Rizzoli And Isles Are Back For A Fifth Season On Universal Channel Africa And Its A Mid-Season Finale In Rosewood In February 2017

CHANNEL PREMIERE
RIZZOLI & ISLES SEASON 5
Tuesdays at 20:00 from February 21st
Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander are back as Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles as the crime-solving duo return for season five of the hit drama series. The shocking opening episode sees a female jogger stabbed to death in a park, but as the case unfolds it looks as though the attacker may have been targeting the woman’s baby. However, an unexpected turn of events leads to far-reaching consequences for everyone. As the team try to deal with their grief, they look into another unusual murder case involving a woman suffering from amnesia.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
ROSEWOOD SEASON 2
Mondays at 20:50
Mid-season finale on February 6th Miami’s top private pathologist Dr Beaumont ‘Rosie’ Rosewood is back as season two of the drama reaches its mid-season finale. Morris Chestnut stars as the daring and dynamic doctor, who utilises his high-tech lab and his awesome powers of deduction to help out those who are not satisfied with standard criminal investigations, with a little help from his allies in the Miami police department, including Detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz) and the enigmatic Captain Ryan Slade (Eddie Cibrian).

CHANNEL PREMIERE
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT SEASON 4
Weekdays at 18:20 from Thursday February 9th
Vincent D’Onofrio and the team return as season four of the crime drama comes to Universal Channel. Goren and Eames investigate the death of a controversial and self-destructive radio DJ, but their attention is drawn to one of his female fans. When investigating the murder of a famous photographer, a disturbing discovery is made about the models used in his controversial work. Detective Goren is shocked to find himself sympathising with a cannibalistic killer who is targeting young women, before the detectives look close to home when a leading atheist is kidnapped and murdered.

MOVIES
VALENTINE’S DAY
Tuesday February 14th from 18:20
Settle in for a triple bill of romantic movies this Valentine’s Day,starting with The Perfect Man (18:20), starring Hilary Duff as a teenager trying to stop her mother (Heather Locklear) making bad romantic choices by concocting a virtual suitor. William Baldwin and Natalie Brown feature in Be My Valentine (20:00), which sees a widowed firefighter respond to a blaze at a florist’s and fall for the beautiful owner. Finally, No Reservations (21:40) stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as a top New York chef whose carefully controlled life is turned upside down when her young niece moves in with her. Aaron Eckhart and Abigail Breslin also star.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS SEASON 13
Mondays at 20:00
The long-running drama series starring Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly continues as the team investigate the murder of an officer, with the crime scene bearing all the hallmarks of a notorious local serial killer, before the death of a retired Naval officer leads to the reopening of a cold case from 16 years earlier.DiNozzo and McGee travel to Sudan to aid in the investigation after insurgents attack a group of volunteer doctors. A petty officer asks the NCIS team to help prove his innocence after a mistrial sets him free.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS: LOS ANGELES SEASON 6
Double Bills on Wednesdays at 20:00
Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J are back as season six of the high-octane drama continues on Universal Channel. When Granger is involved in a car crash that is discovered to have been no accident, Hetty puts the team on lockdown in order to find the mole. Callen’s personal and professional lives intertwine when his girlfriend gets mixed up in a robbery at a high-tech security company, before a seemingly routine undercover operation goes awry when it becomes a hostage situation. When Callen and Sam follow an anonymous tip but end up being kidnapped, the team investigate whether it has links to terrorism

Action Weekends Get More Extreme In February 2017 On Studio Universal Africa

FRIDAY’S COMEDY NIGHT
“For the Players!”
HOW TO BE A PLAYER
10th February at 20:00
Drayton Jackson (Bill Bellamy) has the perfect girlfriend and the perfect relationship, but as soon as her back is turned, he turns into a ‘player’ – two-timing with as many different girls as he and his friends can attract. Drayton’s sister Jenny is repulsed by his lifestyle and decides to get back at her scoundrel of a brother by throwing him a party and inviting all the women from his little black book! How will Drayton deal with a room full of exes and, more importantly, what will his girlfriend Lisa have to say? Comedy starring Bill Bellamy, Natalie Desselle Reid and Lark Voorhies.

NEXT FRIDAY
17th February at 20:00
Ice Cube stars as Craig Jones, a streetwise man with an uncanny knack for landing in trouble. After a fist fight with his neighbour who’s now out to get him, Craig decides to make himself scarce for a while and goes to visit his cousin Day-Day and Uncle Elroy in the suburbs. However, with Craig’s luck, he soon finds himself embroiled in a plot to steal drug money from a family of Mexican thugs when his uncle needs some money to keep his house. Can Craig help out his family without ending up in trouble himself? Urban comedy sequel also starring Mike Epps, Justin Pierce and Tamala Jones.

ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS
24th February at 20:00
Next Friday co-stars Ice Cube and Mike Epps reunite for this comedy about Bucum Jackson, a Miami bounty hunter who tires of his dangerous job and dreams of one day opening his own private investigation firm. Jackson, however, finds himself diving into danger yet again when he’s called upon to bring in small-time grifter Reggie Wright, and the pair end up caught up in a diamond heist. With big money on the line, the duo decide to put aside their differences and join forces to recover the diamonds – as well as a $60 million-winning lotteryticket! Also starring Tommy Flanagan and Eva Mendes.

A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE
3rd March at 20:00
Martin Lawrence stars in and directs his own comic version of Fatal Attraction. Lawrence plays Darnell, a smooth-talking playboy and male chauvinist who is used to getting his way and won’t take no for an answer. Despite being engaged to his childhood sweetheart, Darnell can’t seem to stop hooking up with other women. However, the ladies man finally bites off more than he can chew when he gets involved with an obsessive femme fatale who refuses to be dumped and comes back for revenge! Dark comedy also starring Lynn Whitfield and Regina King.

ACTION WEEKEND
“Snakes on a Channel”
ANACONDA
4th February at 18:00
In search of an elusive jungle tribe, Jennifer Lopez’s, Terri Flores and her documentary film crew encounter mysterious stranded Paraguayan snake hunter Paul Sarone (Jon Voight) on the Amazon. Believing he knows the location of the tribe they are searching for, the crew agrees to take him on board, but soon discover he has other plans – to use their boat to hunt the giant and fearsome anaconda he’s been tracking! While the crew stalk the snake and tensions on the boat rise, the creature circles ever closer. Action thriller also starring Ice Cube, Owen Wilson and Eric Stoltz.

SNAKES ON A PLANE
4th February at 19:35
Sit back, fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight for a bumpy ride with Samuel L Jackson and a plane full of snakes! Jackson plays FBI agent Neville Flynn, who is escorting an important witness to a mob trial for notorious gangster Eddie Kim.However, Eddie catches up to them mid-flight, thanks to a time-release device full of deadly reptiles. Once it’s opened, the passengers and the crew  begin a deadly race against time to escape the slithering killers and keep the plane from crashing. Also starring Nathan Phillips, Julianna Margulies and Rachel Blanchard.

SILENT VENOM
4th February at 21:45
If you thought snakes on a plane were scary, snakes on a submarine are far more terrifying! After being forced to leave a remote island in the Pacific were they were researching mutant snakes for the US military, Dr Swanson (Krista Allen) and her assistant are picked up by Admiral Bradley Wallace (Tom Berenger) and Lieutenant commander James O’Neill (Luke Perry), and taken on board an old submarine. But what Wallace and O’Neill don’t realise is that the doctor and her assistant have been ordered to bring their slippery – and deadly – research subjects with them…

ACTION WEEKENDS
“Smackdown”
RECOIL
11th February at 18:00
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin takes the fight against crime personally as Dallas cop Ryan Varrett, whose family is viciously murdered by the Circle, a gang whose leader he put away. Driven by revenge, Varrett quits the force and sets out to eliminate the gang. Action thriller also starring Serinda Swan and Keith Jardine.

IN THE BLOOD
11th February at 21:35
Martial arts fighter Gina Carano stars as Ava, a drug lord’s daughter whose new husband suddenly goes missing. It’s up to her to figure out what happened and rescue her new husband from the men she believes to be responsible – and she isn’t afraid to put up a fight. Action thriller also starring Cam Gigandet.

THE CONDEMNED
12th February at 21:25
WWE star Steve Austin plays a convict awaiting execution who is ‘purchased’ by a wealthy TV producer – along with nine other prisoners from around the world – and sent to a deserted island,where he’s expected to fight to the death. Action thriller also starring Vinnie Jones and Robert Mammone.

SCORPION KING 2: RISE OF A WARRIOR
11th February at 19:40
To avenge his father's brutal murder,young warrior Mathayus must go up against King Sargon, a vile and powerful warlord who is capable of transforming himself into a giant scorpion. Fantasy drama starring Michael Copon, Karen David and Simon Quarterman.

SCORPION KING 3: BATTLE FOR REDEMPTION
12th February at 19:35
Now working as a hired assassin after a fall from power, desert warrior Mathayus spies an opportunity to regain his glory by taking a job defending the Near East Kingdom from a ruthless tyrant and his ghost warriors. Fantasy sequel starring Victor Webster and Dave Bautista.

MACGRUBER
12th February at 18:00
The world’s most powerful fighting machine until his girlfriend was killed,MacGruber returns to the field when his arch enemy steals a nuclear warhead and threatens to destroy Washington DC.The mullet-sporting special agent must now save the day with his explosive lunacy. Starring Will Forte, Val Kilmer, Kristen Wiig and Ryan Phillippe.

Its The Moment We've All Been Waiting For Just As The Shorts Launched The The Full-Length Series Of Mighty Magiswords Premieres In March 2017 On Cartoon Network Africa Along With Brand New Episodes Of Ben 10 And We Bare Bears

BRAND NEW SHOW
MIGHTY MAGISWORDS
We hope you liked the Magiswords shorts because Cartoon Network is about to launch the show, with full 11 minute episodes!

The series is about Vambre and Prohyas, a brother-sister sibling team of “Warriors for Hire” who go on a series of hilarious adventures and crazy quests around the world to find and collect magical swords. Each adventure is different and the two never know what to expect and what they will encounter – what will it be? Giant pigs, giant spiders or giant ancient dinosaurs? Tune-in to find out!

Premiere: Monday 13/03/2017
Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 17:05 CAT
Repeat: Weekends @ 08:20

BRAND NEW EPISODES
BEN 10
Ten new Ben 10 episodes are coming to Cartoon Network in March 2017.

While on a seemingly endless summer vacation with his Grandpa Max, Cousin Gwen and Ben Tennyson discovers an alien watch – the Omnitrix. This amazing device gives Ben the ability to transform into any one of ten spectacular and powerful aliens! In March 2017, the kid hero goes on all new adventures! Between babysitting a brat with his own set of superpowers, uncovering a vampire (who happens to be Gwen’s crush) and becoming the star of his own show, Ben will have a lot on his plate! But he can always count on his family – and alien abilities – to help!

Premiere: Monday 27/03/2017
Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 15:10 CAT
Repeat: Weekends @ 07:35

BRAND NEW EPISODES
WE BARE BEARS
With a selfie here, a couple of online dates, a tag and a share on social media there, being a bear in this world is certainly not easy.

This season, we are taken back to when the brothers were little bear cubs – naturally because it is Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear, we all know what happens whenever the bears are together (HAVOC), even when the little ones are on a plane on their way to Sweden! Viewers can also look forward to watching an amazing music video compilation of the bears, uploaded by the bears! Lastly, tune-in and watch as the bears split up in order to protect Big Foot, a.k.a. their annoying neighbour and friend Charlie, from being discovered – will they succeed in keeping Charlie a secret?

Premiere: Monday 06/03/2017
Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 18:30 CAT
Repeat: Weekends @ 08:45

WWE® Superstar John Cena® To Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Tune In For African TV Premiere, Wednesday 15 March 2017 At 15:40 CAT

WWE superstar, actor and television host John Cena is set to host the Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, premiering across Africa on  Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) and NickToons (DStv channel 308) on Wednesday 15 March 2017 at 15:40 CAT.
The only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest stars of the day line up to get slimed, Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards will celebrate kids’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music, pop culture, animation and more. With stunts and surprises at every turn, the show will air live from USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles and will be seen by kids around the globe on Nickelodeon channels in more than 180 countries and territories. Additional Kids’ Choice Awards news, including nominees, and guest presenters, will be announced in the coming weeks.   

“The Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards is the biggest party for kids, and I’m so excited and honoured to host this year’s show,” said Cena. “I have a lot of big surprises in store so bring on the slime!”  

“John Cena is an absolute megastar to kids, and we can’t wait for the excitement and energy he’s going to bring to this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards,” said Chris Torline, Marketing & Digital Director,  Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa,  “John’s star has been rising among audiences everywhere, and it’s set to get even bigger when he hosts the show.”  
ENDS
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The Reyes Brothers (Gavilanes) Premieres Monday 27 March 2017 At 18:00 CAT On Telemundo Africa

Juan Reyes (Rodolfo Sancho) is in charge of a family made up of his three younger siblings —Oscar (Roger Berruezo), Frank (Alejandro Albarracin) and Lidia (Miriam Giovanelli)—. Their parents died a long time ago, and Juan has always taken care of his brothers and his sister in an unselfish and, sometimes, obsessive manner that leads him to quarrel with his two brothers.
 
However, it is different with Lidia. She is the little girl, the apple of their eyes, and the only one who will not challenge Juan's authority or betray his confidence. Everything changes when Lidia tells them that she has fallen in love. The chosen one is Bernardo Elizondo (Roberto Alvarez), a powerful businessman devoted to manufacturing olive oil, thirty years older than Lidia, married and with three daughters —Norma (Claudia Bassols), Sara (Diana Palazon) and Lucia (Alicia Sanz).
 
The situation of the Elizondo family is difficult. While Bernardo enjoys his love story with Lidia, he finds out that his son-in-law-to-be —Fernando (Fernando Andina), Commercial Manager of his company— is not who he says he is and acts behind his back. Elizondo threatens to denounce him and call the police if he does not disappear from their lives. On the same day Juan would ask Bernardo to leave her sister alone, a car crashes against the vehicle on which Bernardo and Lidia were traveling and makes it lose control. Both of them die in the accident. After the investigation, the police close the case because they conclude it was not caused on purpose and the couple died in an unfortunate accident.
 
The closing of the investigation and the suspicious that Lidia might have been murdered made Juan go to the Elizondo's country house to find out the truth. There, he meets Eva (Marta Calvo), housekeeper of the house who is convinced that Sofia —with whom she has old quarrels— might have ordered someone to murder her husband and decides to help Juan. In order to do so, Eva manages to get Juan and his brothers hired in the country house. Since then, they will be part of the Elizondo family. Juan will be in charge of maintenance on command of Norma; Oscar will have a job at the spa hotel Sara is building inside the country house; and Frank will be in permanent contact with Lucia thanks to his job at the warehouse.
 
Little by little, the Reyes brothers will alter the lives of Norma, Sara and Lucia. Meanwhile, they try to hide the real reason that they are in the country house. They will discover that Bernardo Elizondo had more enemies than his own family would have thought, and they will try to solve the puzzle that will let them discover the real nature of Lidia's and Bernardo Elizondo's relationship.

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Premieres 27th of March 2017 at 18:00pm