Fox Life Africa Launches 3 Female Targeted Series In January 2017 While All Your Favourite Shows Comeback For A New Season

New this month

·       Star S1 starting 9 Jan @ 21:00
·       Real Housewives of Atlanta S3  starting 23 Jan @20:10 (Mon-Tue)
·       Prem S1 starting 24 Jan @ 21:00
·       Ladies First S1 starting 24 Jan @ 21:25
·       Wrath S2 starting 19 Jan @ 21:00
·       Empire S2 starting 13 Jan @ 21:00
 
Returning shows
 
·       America’s Next Top Model S9: Wed - Fri @ 20:10
  Resumes 25 Jan from Ep8
 
·       Criminal Minds S8: @ 22:40
  Resumes Mon 9 Jan from ep12
 
·       Maliposa S1: @ 21:00  
  Resumes 10 Jan from Ep 12
 
·       Make Me Fabulous: @21:25  
   Resumes 10 Jan from Ep 12
 
·       Clean House S1: @22:40
  Resumes 24 Jan from ep 12
 
·       America’s Court With Judge Ross @ 22:40
   Resumes 11 Jan from Ep 23
 
·       House Of Payne S6: @ 21:50
   Resumes 19 Jan from ep 23

Bones And Rogue Return In January 2017 On FOX Africa The Best. First

New this month:
Bones 12: Mondays @ 17:20 GMT, 19:20 CAT. Starts 23 January *Region premiere
Rogue 3B: Tuesdays @ 19:00 GMT, 21:00 CAT. Starts 10 January *Region premiere
 
Continuing (back after festive season break):
Bones 11: Mondays @ 17:20 GMT, 19:20 CAT. Back on 9 January and leading straight into Bones 12 on 23 January
Grey’s Anatomy 11: Tuesdays @ 18:10 GMT, 20:10 CAT. Back on 10 January
Castle 7: Wednesdays @ 17:20 GMT, 19:20 CAT. Back on 11 January
Son of Zorn: Thursdays @ 17:20 GMT, 19:20 CAT. Starts 12 January
 

What Should Be Done With Disney Channels?

Disney Channel was the number one destination for kids 24/7. The home of Mickey Mouse, even its logo then and now have Mickey Mouse but Disney Junior bares a resemblance to the character and that only leaves Disney XD without a Mickey Mouse based logo. Offers the best and memorable movies of a lifetime such as The Lion King, Cinderella, Camp Rock, High School Musical and much more.

Disney Channel before was home to the best shows. For girls there was popular live-action series Hannah Montana, That's So Raven and Kim Possible and the boys there was American Dragon, Kid Vz Kat and the ever popular Phineas and Ferb. Years later it got revamped into an all girls channel offering new and old series from the archives such as Liv and Maddie, Jessie, Shake It Up and Lolirock and still airs classics such as Hannah Montana and That's So Raven. Sometime in 2014 got a new look and welcomed even more old programming but this time for boys such as Gravity Falls, Zack and Cody, The Suite Life, preschool programming such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Handy Manny. In 2015 began the ending and cancellation of series such as Gravity Falls (cancelled), Jessie (ended), Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Specials), Phineas and Ferb (Special: Last Day Of Summer) and Austin and Ally (ended). They still air on Disney Channel and on other channels such as Disney XD and Disney Junior. Current series are Hank Zipzer, Bunk'd, K.C. Undercover (varies), Star vz. the forces of evil (varies) and many more

Disney XD broadcasts 18 hours a day seven days a week (18/7) before known as Jetix, FOX Kids and later Toon Disney. Jetix and FOX Kids aired programs such as Sonic the Hedgehog, The Simpsons, Dennis the Menace, Heatcliff, Garfield along with Mona the Vampire while Toon Disney home for the best in great cartoons 24/7 such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Kim Possible, Phineas and Ferb, American Dragon, Handy Manny, Tarzan and 101 Dalmatians till they got discontinued. Disney XD, boy focused channel home to some of the programs from the Disney archives such as Phineas and Ferb, Aaron Stone and Kid Vz Kat along with originals such as Rated A For Awesome, Pair of Kings, Kick Buttowski, Lab Rats, Kickin It and Gamers Guide To Pretty Much Everything. Disney fans still discuss on the hope of reviving Toon Disney.

Disney Junior (before Playhouse Disney) home for preschool programming 24/7 such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Sofia the First while offering Disney's classics Tarzan, Timon and Pumbaa, Aladdin and Emperors New School. Latest series to the line-up is The Lion Guard, P.J Masks, Miles from Tomorrow and Sheriff Callie's Wild West.

Since when viewers entertainment offering began evolving in countries. Channel operators began trying to improve the growth within countries like dumping one channel for another but with more enhanced programming e.g Discovery World to Discovery Family, FOX Crime to FOX Life and Trace Sports Starts to Trace Africa/Trace Mziki. Even the revamping of some channel operators such as BBC Knowledge to BBC Earth, ID Discovery to ID Xtra and Style Network to Esquire Network.

So heres my opinion on how the channels should be ranged:

Disney Channel becomes a family kids channel for boys and girls and offers another kids channel which will sit alongside Disney XD and Disney Junior but this time its an current version of Disney Channel an all girls channel.

Disney XD could probably get a new look, new name but still target the same audience (boys) but this time 24 hours a day. Make it more of a toon channel (Nicktoons - repeats and originals) with little live-action programs along the side (still for boys) with an age gap of 4-9 or 6-12.

Disney Junior - no change it all except program arrangement and focus on bringing back the movie slot.

The other kids channel which they should consider launching for girls should have that teen focus (TeenNick - repeats and originals) with more live-action and a bit of animated like Disney Channel.

These are my opinions not facts, feel free to comment on this article.

Nickelodeon Africa Channels Overview Of 2016

Viacom creates original entertainment content for every audience, on every screen around the world. The company’s brands strive for creative excellence and cultural impact across programming, motion pictures and digital experiences that live online, on mobile and on apps.
Nickelodeon is the number one brand for kids, replacing KTV. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognised and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. Seen globally in more than 500 million households across more than 130 territories, this diverse and global brand puts kids first in everything it does.
Nick Jr is where playtime and learning meet with a ton of original programming as well as some familiar favourites, Nick Jr. is the go-to channel in households where two to six year olds roam. The content is entertaining enough to keep young children occupied, while parents can rest assured that the viewing experience will be one of learning.
Nicktoons has animated cartoons for today's youth available in over 13 million homes, replacing KidsCo NickToons showcases the world’s best comedy animation. Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, NickToons broadcasts the very best in funny cartoons. The channels keeps evolving each year for the youth and offer the best series for future generations. Nickelodeon launched in July 2008 celebrating 8 years while NickToons and Nick Jr Launched in 30 September 2014. Since then Nicktoons (with Nick Jr) have been celebrating its 2nd year on DStv.

List of programmes launched in 2016 on the channels:
Robot and Monster
100 Things To Do Before High School
The Loud House
Fresh Beat Band of Spies
My life as a teenage robot
Make It Pop
Every Witch Way
Catscratch
Game Shakers
The Mighty B!
Peppa Pig
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
The Loud House
Littlest Pet Shop - Season 2 and onwards currently
Regal Academy
School of Rock - premieres in November
Ride - premieres in December
The Other Kingdom - premieres in December

List of programmes which ended in 2015-2016:
Fanboy and Chum Chum
Sanjay and Craig
Planet Sheen - 2015
Tak and the Power of Juju - 2015
Avatar: Legend of Aang
Haunted Hathaways
Breadwinners
Monsters Vs Aliens: The Series
Back at the Barnyard
ChalkZone
Max & Shred
Robot and Monster
Get Blake
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Danny Phantom
T.U.F.F. Puppy

All the classic toons departed from the schedule except Rugrats and Hey Arnold! which shares a timeslot weekdays at 4:05 - no response was given on what will happen to all the classic shows that aired on the channel or when they'll bring them back unlike some others shows like Monsuno

Future programming (fact, my opinion and viewers opinion) to be broadcasted across Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Nicktoons in 2016-2017/18 are:

Game Shakers - premiered in February
100 Things To Do Before High School - premiered in February
Harvey Beaks - new episodes on Nicktoons or finished production
Jagger Eaton's Mega Life
The Day Henry Met
Fresh Beat Band of Spies - premiered in February
Inazuma Eleven
Sunny Day
Glitch Techs
Crashletes
Rabbids Invasion - on Nicktoons
Welcome to the Wayne
The Other Kingdom - premieres in December
Rusty Rivets
Sanjay and Craig - on Nicktoons
Bunsen Is A Beast
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - on Nicktoons when finished production
Becca's Bunch
Ride
Power Rangers Ninja Steel - possibly
Top Wing
I Am Frankie
The Loud House - premiered in May
Legend of Korra - on Nicktoons
Pinky Malinky
School of Rock - premiered in November
Mike the Knight - Possibly
Mysticons
Breadwinners - on Nicktoons
The Dudas
Spongebob Squarepants - new episodes on Nicktoons
All In with Cam Newton

Note: there is bound to be changes

Competitions
Nickelodeon's Genius - first season began in 2013 and new season begins in March 2017 and initial highlights December 2016
Nickelodeon's Toys R Rus - launched in 2016 and initial highlights launched on the channel and final commenced on the 18 November at 14:45

NCIS: Los Angeles Returns In New Years (2017) On Universal Channel Africa As Universal Channel Has 2 New Movies For The New Year

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS SEASON 13
Mondays at 20:00
The new year kicks off with a bang as season 13 of NCIS comes to Universal Channel. Following on from the shocking conclusion tothe previous series, Gibbs is fighting for his life after being shot so Tony and CIA officer Joanna Teague head overseas to take down‘The Calling’. The team help DEA agent Luis Mitchell tackle a coldcase involving a drug dealer, before McGee and Bishop go undercover as a military couple after a Marine is found dead. Vance teams up with Gibbs and returns to field duty when a murder case has links to an ex-NCIS agent who was jailed for stealing evidence,while Abby is trapped in a pharmaceutical lab when armed men enter the building.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS: LOS ANGELES SEASON 6
Double Bills on Wednesdays at 20:00
Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J return for the sixth season of the hit drama, beginning with the team facing a race against time to stop the planned attack on San Diego and rescue Callen and Hanna. During a murder investigation, the team discovers that one ofthem has been compromised, while Director Leon Vance has disturbing news for Hetty. Callen and Granger work to clear Hanna’s name when he is arrested for the murder of an accountant, before the death of a terrorist uncovers evidence of alarger plot and the investigation into the murder of a homeless former Marine reveals links to a deadly Mexican drug cartel.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
RIZZOLI & ISLES SEASON 4
Fridays at 20:50. Season finale on January27th
There are surprises and twists galore as season four of the hit crime drama reaches an intense climax. Disturbing echoes of a past case are rekindled when a man dressed as a clown kidnaps a little boy, before the dynamic duo investigate the death of an aspiring musician who was stabbed in a bar. Meanwhile, Jane’s father makes an unexpected return and brings with him some shocking news. When a renowned chef dies suddenly, all signs point to him being poisoned but the investigation quickly throws up more questions than answers. In the final episode, America’s national security is at risk when a senator’s daughter is murdered, while Jane reveals some potentially life-changing news.

TWO AND A HALF MEN: THE MOST FAMOUS GUEST STARS
TWO AND A HALF MEN
Double Bills on Tuesdays at 20:00
This month, Universal Channel features a cherry-picked selection of special episodes of the smash-hit comedy featuring some of the most memorable guest stars from down the years, including the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miley Cyrus and Mila Kunis. From the plethora of surprise appearances in the two-part finale to earlier cameos from some of Hollywood’s most famous faces, settle back and relax with more hilarity from Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and the rest of the gang.

MOVIES
CHANNEL PREMIERES
Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th at 20:50
This month’s Universal Channel movie premieres are all about dance and drama, beginning with How She Move on January 7th. Rutina Wesley plays a student who is forced to leave her privileged life at a private school behind and return to her crime-ridden old neighbourhood, where her passion for dancing is rekindled. Tre Armstrong and Brennan Gademans also feature. Channing Tatum stars in the uproarious Magic Mike (January 14th). A handyman by day and a stripper by night, Mike takes a young dancer under his wing and teaches him how to party, pick up women and make easy money. Alex Pettyfer, Olivia Munn and Matthew McConaughey also star.