Cartoon Network Is Making Mighty Magiswords A Full-Length Series

Cartoon Network has given a greenlight to “Mighty Magiswords ,” a
full-length linear television show developed as a series of interactive
short videos on the Cartoon Network
Anything app. The linear series is the
first project to be developed as a digital-first property by Cartoon Network, then migrate to the company’s linear cable channel.
“Mighty Magiswords” debuted last year as a series of 15-second interactive videos on Cartoon Network Anything. Created by Kyle A. Carrozza, “Mighty Magiswords” tells the story of a brother-sister warrior team who rely on their collection of swords - cheeseburger sword, dolphin sword and mummy sword among them — to complete tasks during their comic adventures.
Alongside the upcoming linear series, Cartoon Network will debut more than 400 pieces of original content across various platforms. That content will include shorts, vlogs and web and mobile games, as well as interactive narratives. Cartoon Network is also developing proprietary technology that will allow fans of the series to collect and trade the various swords.

Welcome To Boomerang, Home Of The Cartoon Superstars

Boomerang (DStv 302) is Turner's global, youth targeted network, home to the Cartoon Superstars. Lively, amusing, trustworthy and optimistic. Boomerang offers an exciting mix of light-hearted and fun family favourite cartoons that speak to audiences from one generation to the next. While Boomerang remains faithful to its brand DNA. It renews its content to remain relevant and engaging for both existing and new audiences alike. In the first half of 2016, many exciting new shows such as Masha and The Bear, Zig & Sharko and Bunnicula were launched, and the second half of 2016 looks just as exciting with shows like Grizzly and the Lemmings and Mr. Bean in action launching later in the year.

The Family Co-Viewing Reference

Second most viewed kids channel, Boomerang boosts on average of 2.7 million viewers every month.
Amongst the channel's Cartoon Superstars, The Tom & Jerry Show was awarded Best Character and Cartoon Show by the Generation Next 2016 panel, proving that Boomerang is still relevant and top-of-mind when it comes to the youth. The channel's strategy to offer its viewers their favourite classic cartoons but also a line-up of new franchises, drives Boomerang to outperform its previous results with 14% growth, year-to-date, and 8% increase in share of voice, year to date.

Zig & Sharko
Surfing on Boomerang's alliance with slapstick humor, and hilarious series, Zig & Sharko, launched in April 2016.
Produced by Xilam, the studios behind the wildly popular Oggy and the Cockroaches, the show follows Zig, a starving hyena, who lives on a desert island, with one obsessive goal: to devour the most delicious thing he has ever seen - the mermaids m sitting on the rock at bay, in the lagoon.
Since the shows debut in Africa, Zig & Sharko are now ranking number one in its timeslot with an increase of 84% year on year!

Boomerang is proud to announce its partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), in a mission to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.
To kick-start the partnership, Boomerang will celebrated International Shark Day on 14 July 2016 at 18:40 CAT with its most famous ''shark'', as the channel launched two new episodes of Zig & Sharko.
As part of the partnership, Boomerang would not only like to create awareness for the protection of sharks and the oceans, but also urge all Boomerang fans to visit wwfsassi.co.za to learn more about these species.

New episodes commenced in July 2016 13*22 min

Bunnicula
Bunnicula is the latest creation from the Warner Bros. Studios. This animated comedy is based on the popular novel with the same name by James Howe and follows the adventures of Bunnicula, the vampire rabbit who drinks vegetable juice. When thirteen year-old Mina finds Bunnicula locked away in the cellar of her new home in New Orleans, she adopts him as her third pet. Bunnicula is thrilled to have someone who loves him but cohabiting with two other pets, who are afraid of the paranormal trouble he attracts, can be tricky...

Launched in June 2016
New Episodes Coming In October 2016
20*22 min

Masha and the Bear
With a modern computer-generated look, the show follows the adventures of a little girl named Masha and her friend, The Bear, who always keeps her from disasters. Masha and the Bear, a kind-hearted comedy is a metaphor showcasing how children interact with the big world, and how an adult's guidance and aid is crucial when addressing and dealing with this difficult task. This lovely cartoon is a hit for families around the globe, due to its smart ability to entertain both children and parents alike.

With more young girls watching Masha and the Bear, this program has proven to be a hit amongst this segment, achieving a +77% increase share with 4-14 year old girls since the launch in January.

Season 1:
52*7 min

The Jungle Bunch
The colourful, and full of laughs production follows the exciting adventures of a quirky band of animals that fight against injustice in a beautiful jungle-like setting. So whether it's evil monkeys stealing food or hippos terrorizing their jungle friends, you can be rest assured that the unusual, get highly effective Jungle Bunch will dive head first into action! The show is produced by Studio Hari, and is based on the successful movie that shares their same name. This beautifully animated series has won an International Emmy Award and is airing in 180 territories, exclusively on Boomerang in Africa.

New episodes commence from August 2016
26*11 min

Oddbods
There's a little odd in everybody! The Oddbods each have personalities as distinct as their furry suits. No two are alike and when you put them together be prepared for some odd fun! Whatever the situation, you can be rest assured that each Oddbod will approach it in a very unusual manner. The show is a laughter, destruction and drama - they bring humor and laughter to anything and everything.

New episodes in full 22 min commenced in July 2016
20*22 min

Grizzly and the Lemmings
Grizzly and the Lemmings is a 'new classic', non-dialogue playful family comedy. The series follows the hilarious exchanges of Grizzly the Bear and a pesky tribe of Lemmings, as they attempt to co-exist in a forest ranger's house in the Canadian wilderness. This brand new show, launching exclusively on Boomerang in November, is the latest creation from the French production company, Studio Hari, the production from behind The Jungle Bunch.

New show premieres in November 2016 exclusively on Boomerang
26*7 min

Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
Rowan Atkinson's hilarious character, Mr. Bean, has been running and blundering around Boomerang for eveyone's enjoyment in the series produced by Tiger Aspect Studios in collaboration with the British actor. The animated series has been well received on the African continent and in May 2016, Mr. Bean's new episode ranked number one in its timeslot with an increase of 97% year on year.

New episodes commence in August 2016
13*22 min

Mr. Bean in Action
In 2016, Boomerang will leave even more room for hilarious disaster as the original live-action series will be invading the small screen: Rowan Atkinson himself is making his way to the channel in September 2016.

New shows premieres in September 2016 right here on Boomerang.
14*22 min

The Tom and Jerry Show
The Tom and Jerry Show the channel's most loved characters is Boomerang's number one rated show!
The iconic cat and mouse rivals star in The Tom and Jerry Show, a fresh, new take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and the sensibility of the original cartoon, the all-new series supports a brightly coloured, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most famous and beloved characters of all time.

New episodes commence in October 2016
13*22 min

Badlands, Texas:Series Arrives On The Sony Channel Africa In August 2016 And Season 27 Of The Amazing Race Makes Its Destination Here On The Sony Channel

Badlands, Texas: Series – Starts Thursday 04 August  

Day: Thursdays

Time: 20:00

Cast: Ronny Dodson, Ronda Haberer, Michael Kasper, Ty Mitchell, Herman Everett, Doug Blackmon

Along the Mexican border sits the small, tight-knit community of Terlingua, Texas. Its residents have traded today's modern comforts and conveniences for something money can't buy: total freedom.

But the price of freedom proves high when a long night of drinking ends with a brutal killing. The death results in the loss of a respected member of the community, and the gut-wrenching murder trial that follows tears the town apart.

Badlands is a true-crime docu-series that delves into the eccentric world of Terlingua as its citizens struggle to reconcile the killing of a dear friend and fight to hold the town together as it grapples with change. Lonely back roads, dilapidated RVs, smoky bars, the Rio Grande and the vast West Texas landscape all set the stage for this tale of murder, survival, justice and the need for redemption.

The Amazing Race, Season 27: Series – Starts Sunday 07 August 

Day: Sunday

Time: 19:35

Host: Phil Keoghan

Eleven new teams begin the journey of a lifetime when "The Amazing Race" kicks off its 27th trip around the world.  Two lucky contestants will walk away with a cash prize of at least $1 million in the world’s most incredible reality adventure: The Amazing Race! Teams comprised of two people in an existing relationship (spouses, best friends, parent/child, siblings, etc.) embark upon a journey that takes them around the world, while having to perform mentally and physically challenging tasks. Teams are filmed around the clock as their wits and relationships are pushed to the breaking point. Those who can’t keep up and handle the pressure are eliminated, while the rest race to the finish line with the hope of becoming the winning team in this truly global competition.

Dead Heat: Movie – Friday 05 August   

Day: Friday 05 August

Time: 20:00

Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Anthony LaPaglia, Radha Mitchell, Lothaire Bluteau, Daniel Benzali, Kay Panabaker

A tough Boston cop, Pally LeMarr, forced to retire through ill-health, is unwittingly transformed into a criminal by his brother, Ray, a small-time crook with connections to the mob. When Ray convinces him to join a money-making scheme by purchasing a racehorse with a lucrative payoff potential, Pally ends up with more than he bargained for. Unfortunately for all concerned, the stallion catches the eye of the mob and the lucrative payoff the brothers were counting on now becomes a struggle between life and death...

Eve’s Bayou: Movie – Friday 12 August  
Day: Friday 12 August

Time: 20:00
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Jake Smollett               

A young girl learns some difficult lessons about truth, love, and fidelity in this critically-acclaimed Southern drama. 

In early Sixties Louisiana, the charismatic Dr. Louis Batiste (Samuel L. Jackson) seems to have it all: the respect of his community, a beautiful wife (Lynn Whitfield) and 10-year-old daughter Eve (Jurnee Smollett). However, in the course of a party at their house, the doctor's roving eye gets the better of him and the ensuing illicit liaison triggers a series of tragic events. Eve's innocence is shattered as dark family secrets are uncovered and the power of Creole voodoo on the region is revealed.

Final Analysis: Movie – Friday 19 August

Day: Friday 19 August  

Time: 20:00

Cast: Richard Gere, Kim Basinger, Uma Thurman, Eric Roberts
                                                                                                                                                                           Richard Gere, Kim Basinger and Uma Thurman star in this psychological thriller about a psychiatrist who becomes a murder suspect after allowing himself to become more than professionally involved with two emotionally unbalanced sisters.  Good and evil, hope and despair, beauty and repulsion are juxtaposed in this movie's complex world.
 
Gere and Basinger make a credible, if dangerous couple, and Thurman delivers a subtle, understated performance and demonstrates her range and potential. 

Arlington Road: Movie – Friday 26 August    

Day: Friday 26 August

Time: 20:00

Cast: Tim Robbins, Jeff Bridges, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis, Vivanne Vives

Widowed when his FBI agent wife was killed by a right-wing group, Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges), professor of modern history and an expert on domestic terrorism, becomes obsessed with the culture of these organizations, especially when his new neighbours, Oliver (Tim Robbins) and Cheryl Lang (Joan Cusack), start acting suspiciously. At first the Langs seem like the perfect addition to the neighbourhood. But all is not what it seems. When Faraday's private sleuthing turns up dark secrets from Oliver's past, the mystery deepens and the question looms; is Faraday just consumed by fear and driven by paranoia, or has a lethal conspiracy been born on Arlington Road?  Faraday's suspicions about his newfound friends will lead to tragic and irrevocable consequences.

The Least of These: Movie – Friday 02 September

Day: Friday 02 September 

Time: 20:00

Cast: Isaiah Washington, Robert Loggia, Jordan Garrett, Andrew Lawrence, Bob Gunton, John Billingsley
                                                                                                                                   
An African-American priest unearths evidence of a murder after being transferred to a small Catholic boarding school, and risks everything in order to set things right at the troubled academy. When a respected priest goes missing at Allentide, Father Andre James (Isaiah Washington) returns to the school he attended as a boy as a member of the staff. Now the more Father James learns about the murder, the more he begins to suspect foul play. Later, as the sordid details of the mystery slowly come into focus, the conflicted priest realizes that he'll have to face the secrets of his own past before he can reveal his shocking findings.

SONY CHANNEL airs on DStv (Channel 127).

This August The Woman Are In Charge With Blockbuster Movies Every Tuesday Night At 20:00 On TCM Africa Not Only That TCM Is Celebrating Robert De Niro On 17 August With Movie Tributes For The Star

SATURDAY NIGHT BLOCKBUSTERS!
Big Blockbusters every Saturday at 20:00
TCM is bringing you some of the biggest blockbuster titles to your TV screen every Saturday evening during August. With such box office successes as Hannibal and Inglourious Basterds, as well as the channel premiere of the movie Jarhead, we know where you and your mates will be spending your Saturday nights!

Saturday 06 August 20:00 - Hannibal (2001)
By Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore & Gary Oldman Saturday 13 August 20:00 - Alexander (2004)
By Oliver Stone, with Colin Farrell & Angelina Jolie Saturday 20 August 20:00 - Inglourious Basterds (2009) By Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz & Melanie Laurent Saturday 27 August
20:00 - Jarhead (2006) - channel premiere By Anthony Swofford, Jake Gyllenhaal & Jamie Foxx

WOMEN IN CHARGE
Every Tuesday at 20:00. On Tuesday 9th, whole day marathon
It’s “When you strike a woman, you strike a rock…” – this sentiment is synonymous with the celebration of women across the country on 09 August, National Women’s Day. As we pay tribute to the struggle stalwarts of the past and praise the efforts of women from all walks of life in South Africa today, TCM joins in this celebration with the screening of five movies that feature strong and powerful women, every Tuesday evening during August. And, on Tuesday, 09 August, on Women’s Day, viewers will be treated to a special full-day movie marathon. 
Tuesday 02 August:  20:00 - The Interpreter (2005) By Syndey Pollack, Nicole Kidman & Sean Penn Tuesday 09 August: 12:50 - The Sound of Music (1965) By Robert Wise, Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer 15:45 - The Witches (1990) By Nicolas Roeg, Anjelica Huston & Mai Zetterling 17:20 - Out Of Africa (1985)
By Meryl Streep, Robert Redford & Klaus Maria Brandauer 20:00 - Gorillas in the Mist (1988) - channel premiere By Michael Apted, Sigourney Weaver & Bryan Brown 22:05 - The Interpreter (2005)
By Syndey Pollack, Nicole Kidman & Sean Penn Tuesday 16 August: 20:00 - The Witches (1990) By Nicolas Roeg, Anjelica Huston & Mai Zetterling, Tuesday 23 August: 20:00 - Out Of Africa (1985)
By Meryl Streep, Robert Redford & Klaus Maria Brandauer Tuesday 30 August: 20:00 - The Sound of Music (1965) By Robert Wise, Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer

SWEAT, GLORY & MOVIES: OLYMPICS SPECIAL
On Friday 05 August, enjoy a sports-focused movie marathon
The 2016 Summer Olympics begins on 05 August in Rio de Janeiro, where the best of the best from countries around the world gather to compete for gold, until the last race is run on 21 August. TCM goes sporty with the screening of five fast-paced and full-on action movies that celebrate the skills and competitiveness of world-class athletes, be it basketball, hockey or rugby to name a few. See if you have the strength and stamina to keep up with the full-day movie marathon airing on your favourite movie channel – let the games begin! 
Friday 05 August:
13:55 - The Great White Hope (1970) By Martin Ritt, James Earl Jones & Jane Alexander 15:40 - Million Dollar Baby (2005) By Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank & Morgan Freeman 17:50 - Invictus (2009)
By Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon 20:00 - White Men Can’t Jump (1992) By Ron Shelton, Wesley Snipes & Woody Harrelson 21:55 - Slap Shot (1977)
By George Roy Hill, Paul Newman & Michale Ontkin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. DE NIRO!
Every Wednesday at 20:00; all-day movie marathon on Wednesday, 31 August

On Wednesday, 17 August, Mr. Robert De Niro, one of Hollywood’s most admired and loved actors, will blow out 73 candles on his birthday cake. TCM pays homage to this revered Oscarwinning movie star by dedicating every Wednesday of the month to celebrating his impact on the silver screen.
Wednesday 03 August: 20:00 - Casino (1995)
By Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro & Sharon Stone Wednesday 10 August : 20:00 - Sleepers (1996) By Barry Levinson, Robert De Niro & Brad Pitt Wednesday 17 August: 20:00 - A Bronx Tale (1993) By Robert de Niro, Chazz Palminteri & Lillo Brancato Jr. Wednesday 24 August: 20:00 - Midnight Run (1988) By Martin Brest, Robert De Niro & Charles Grodin Wednesday 31 August – all-day movie marathon: 13:30 - Midnight Run (1988) By Martin Brest, Robert De Niro & Charles Grodin 15:35 - Sleepers (1996) By Barry Levinson, Robert De Niro & Brad Pitt 18:00 - A Bronx Tale (1993) By Robert de Niro, Chazz Palminteri & Lillo Brancato Jr. 20:00 – Casino (1995)
By Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro & Sharon Stone

There is enough fun, blockbuster titles and non-stop action on TCM to keep the heat up the whole month long. With movies to suit every taste, the only place you need to be this winter is curled up on the couch with your DStv locked on Channel 137. TCM – Powered by Movies.

This September Catch All New Episodes Of Fifth-Grader Nate And His Friends In YoKai Watch As Well As Everyone Favourite Ground Keeping Slackers Mordecai And Rigby Along With Everyone Chubby Buddy Clarence This September 2016 On Cartoon Network Africa

BRAND NEW EPISODES
YOKAI WATCH
All new episodes following the adventures of fifth-grader Nate and his mysterious friends: the Yo-Kai.

Nate encounters the monster Whisper who hands him a Yo-kai Watch. When switching it on, Nate sees colorful monsters all around him that have been invisible. Whisper tells him that many of the strange happenings in life are caused by these monsters (a family quarreI, bad colds, etc.). Nate starts fixing problems by trying to persuade the monsters to stop being a nuisance and become his friends instead.

BRAND NEW EPISODES
REGULAR SHOW
Mordecai (a six-foot-tall blue jay) and Rigby (a hyperactive raccoon) are two best friends who take the problems and mundane tasks of their boring jobs to fantastical places.

Mordecai and Rigby face new adventures when avoiding their deadly-dull work at the park with Pops, a humanoid-looking lollipop who has spent his entire life there. Avoiding work doesn’t go over well with  their boss Benson (an anthropomorphic gumball machine) — but their efforts often result in insane escapades that delight Pops.

BRAND NEW EPISODES
CLARENCE
The world of Clarence may seem pretty ordinary, but through the eyes of Clarence, this average world seems extraordinary and is filled with mass amounts of wonder and possibility.

Tune-in and watch as Clarence and his two best friends, Sumo and Jeff, try and pause time, in the name of fun by illegally graphitising a mural on a wall at Aberdale Elementary to create their very own, real-life version of an arcade game, whilst they explore the legendary ‘lost playground’ yard in search of their old beloved playground equipment only on Cartoon Network, DStv Channel 301, Monday to Friday from Monday the 5th of September @ 07:35 CAT.