BBC Worldwide To Stop Commissioning Original Content For BBC Earth And BBC Brit

BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, is reportedly ending the commissioning of original content for its set of international BBC channels like BBC Earth and BBC Brit seen on MultiChoice's DStv satellite pay-TV platform in South Africa and Africa.

Deadline on Tuesday first reported about BBC Worldwide's overhauled channel strategy for its BBC channels that includes a cutback on the commissioning on original content for channels like BBC Earth (DStv 184) and BBC Brit (DStv 120).

While in 2017 BBC Brit and BBC Earth for instance broadcast over 50 hours of originally commissioned content, that is now going to be completely eliminated.

BBC Worldwide's channels will now be filled with existing programming that's already being distributed by BBC Worldwide, like Planet Earth II for instance.

A BBC Worldwide spokesperson said in a statement that "our global network of
branded services has grown and evolved since 2014 - with their commissioning strategies also adapting to best fit their content needs."
"As a result, much of the resource put into delivering global factual entertainment has been redirected towards meeting a growing demand for formats and factual entertainment that can be localized".

BBC Earth is available in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Canada and India.

BBC Brit is available in Africa, Eastern Europe and the Nordic territories.

In December 2017 Cartoon Network Africa Is Going Gaga For Ben 10 With New Episodes And Challenges Alongside More Power Rangers Ninja Steel Plus 12 Day Christmas Marathon With Your Favourite Shows

SUPERHERO MONTH
BEN 10
We’ve gone Ben 10 crazy this month!

The Ben 10 Challenge is here! You can be heroes just like the Tennyson trio! Step into Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max’s shoes as we put our Ben 10 fans to the ultimate test! In each of the 10 episodes, two teams will be challenged to a series of realistic mental and physical, intergalactic challenges that will set the real alien-busting heroes apart! To add some extra stardust to the mix, we are airing all-new episodes of Ben 10. There is a new alien and Ben has been warned! Ben must do whatever he can to protect the Omnitrix, especially now! Excited yet? We are!

Ben 10: The New Alien: 07/12/17
Ben 10 Challenge: 23/12/17
Tune-In: The New Alien: Thursday @ 17:55 CAT
Ben 10 Challenge: Saturdays @ 09:55 CAT
Repeat: Ben 10 Challenge: Sundays @ 15:45 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
POWER RANGERS NINJA STEEL
More Power and more Ninja Steel please!

The Power Rangers are back with more action and punch this festive season! Follow the galactic warriors on their quest to unlock and control the Ninja Power Stars with the all-new adventure-packed episodes that will have you on the edge of your seat! Watch as Preston learns to stand up for what is right as he confronts his father to save the Cove’s sentimental “Ribbon Tree”. Ripcon attacks the city again and the Rangers must save the day but frst, Victor and Monty need to pull themselves out of Preston’s magical hat! Will they make it out in time? Tune-in to find out!

Premiere: Saturday 09/12/2017
Tune-in: Weekends @ 11:05 CAT
Repeat: Weekends @ 14:35 CAT

FESTIVE SEASON MARATHON 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Cartoon Network … The Christmas gift that keeps on giving!

We have something special this Christmas and want to treat you, all day, every day, so expect a new surprise daily with movies, marathons and a few of your favourite specials! Catch Batman the Lego Movie where Batman has to save the city from the evil Joker’s attempts to rein! Teleport back to the beginning with our Gumball special, “The Origins”! Lastly, watch your favourite slackers, Mordecai and Rigby, go back in time to battle an evil volleyball coach to save the universe and … their friendship in The Regular Show: The Movie! Eeeek, so much to see and do!

Premiere: Saturday 11/12/2017
Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 16:10 CAT until the 26/12

Boomerang Africa Debuts Brand New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows In December 2017 Alongside A Christmas Marathon Jam Packed With Your Shows And Films

BRAND NEW EPISODES
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
Waiter … more meatballs please!

Could today be the day that Flint’s inventions actually work to save the day instead of blowing up in his face? This festive season, catch up with the gang as they take on a new non-fsh world with all-new episodes that will have you craving meatballs and more! Watch as Flint creates a time machine to help his father enjoy dessert. He learns the hard way when he realises that playing with the past has its consequences! Flint is honour-bound to help the new inventor in town succeed! Will this meeting end in friendship or fire and destruction? Tune-in to find out!

Premiere Date: Monday 25/12/2017
Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 16:20 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 10:20 CAT
Sat & Sun: @ 05:40 & 19:20 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
TOM AND JERRY SHOW
It’s raining cats and mice!

This month there will be more ‘cat and mouse’ fun for the entire family with all-new episodes of Tom and Jerry! Expect more chaos and excitement with your two favourite furry creatures. Tom and Jerry turn into detectives and attempt to investigate the disappearance of an actress before the opening night of her show. The action does not end there, Tom and Jerry team up at Toodle’s pool party to solve the mystery behind what is making everyone act crazy! You’ll be left in stitches after you see Tom act like a dog! Could it be the food? Join us find out!

Premiere Date: Monday 04/12/2017
Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 15:30 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 06:00, 11:45, 18:05 CAT
Sat & Sun: @ 05:20, 07:00, 12:25 & 17:25 CAT

CHRISTMAS SEASON MARATHON MERRY CHRISTMAS
More BOOM for your buck this Christmas!

Boomerang has a special Christmas surprise for you this month! To celebrate the festive season, we will treat you to a series of exclusive, festive-themed screenings of all your favourites including Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale, Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean and Be Cool Scooby Doo! From stray cats taking over Jerry’s magical kingdom of living toys, to Mr. Bean “dressing” the Turkey for his girlfriend Irma, to Scooby and the gang being attacked by a Pterodactyl (which, might we add has nothing to do with Christmas), we here at Boomerang have your entertainment sorted for the holidays. So, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Premiere Date: Monday 25/12/2017
Tune-In: Monday @ 15:30 CAT

Check Out What eToonz Without The + Sign And Now Using e.tv Red Logo Has To Offer In November 2017 Highlights

Catch these and many more toddler, kids, tweens and teen shows only on eToonz in November on OpenView HD channel 130 and DStv channel 311.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks
From Friday, 3 November at 6PM
The Heroes must use the power of the battle disks to protect their home planet from dark forces.

Rastamouse
From Friday, 3 November at 2:45PM
Rastamouse is a cool crime-fighting mouse who, through the power of redemption, always 'Makes a Bad Thing Good!

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
From Tuesday, 20 November at 2:45 4PM
Angelina is growing up! She embarks on the next stage of her life and enrolls at the performing arts school Camembert Academy, where she experiences the exciting world of dance, music and performance.

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Angelo Rules Season Four Coming Soon To Cartoon Network Feeds In EMEA And Asia-Pacific

London-based children’s television producer and distributor – CAKE Entertainment has announced that Cartoon Network feeds (and other kids channels operated by Turner) in selected markets across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) will be airing new episodes from Angelo Rules season four in 2018. Angelo Rules follows the titular 11-year-old boy who can mastermind any plan to get himself and his friends – Sherwood and Lola out of trouble.

The show is based on the French book series Comment Faire Enrager written by Sylvie de Mathuisieulx and illustrated by Sébastien Diologent. The Angelo Rules animated TV show is produced in collaboration with French animation studio TeamTO, CAKE, Teletoon+, France Télévisions and Super RTL. Angelo Rules season four will consist of 52 episodes with a 11-minute runtime.

The show’s target demographic is children aged between 6-12 years old, and so far the show has aired in more than 100 countries.