TNT Africa January 2019 Highlights Packed With Tom Hanks And Mega Movies

HUNGRY FOR JUSTICE
Most of us can relate to the characters in this special in some way or another. Who hasn´t at some point in their life felt urge of skipping the rules and taking matters into their own hands? These characters are tough guys, and when the word “revenge” gets stuck in their head there is nothing that can stop them. This month TNT brings a selection of stories whose characters struggle to find justice.
Titles such as Gladiator, Eraser or American Gangster will be shown in this special every Sunday evening.
Sunday 6th of January
18:35 – Cobra (1986)
20:00 – Gladiator (1996)
22:30 – Death Wish 2 (1982)
Sunday 13th of January
17:50 – V for Vendetta (2006)
20:00 – Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
22:20 – Get Carter (1971)
Sunday 20th of January
18:20 – Enter the Dragon (1973)
20:00 – American Gangster (2007)
22:35 – Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
Sunday 27th of January
17:40 – Robin Hood (2010)
20:00 – Eraser (1996)
21:50 – Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994)

TOM HANKS FAN MONTH
With an extended career packed with a long list of box-office successes during the last four decades, Tom Hanks is considered one of the most distinguished and productive actors in Hollywood. He has proved an enormous talent in many different leading roles, being nominated for an Oscar award in five occasions and winning two. Every Friday night, TNT will pay tribute to him by airing an assorted selection of titles from his career.
Friday 4th of January
20:00 – The Green Mile (1999)
Friday 11th of January
20:00 – The Money Pit (1986)
Friday 18th of January
20:00 – Apollo 13 (1995)
Friday 25th of January
18:30 – The Money Pit (1986)
20:00 – The Green Mile (1999)
23:05 – Apollo 13 (1995)

FFN! - FILM FIGHT NIGHT
Throughout film history, different genres have produced titles that have redefined
cinema, and even the style of the genre itself. Every Thursday night, TNT offers a film battle: two iconic movies of the same category will be broadcasted back-to-back leaving the audience to decide which one deserves a place on the podium. Engaging pair ups such as Blade Runner vs Total Recall, The Mummy vs The Scorpion King or 8 Mile vs Pitch Perfect are some of the examples of some of the intense duels we will see during this special.
Thursday 3rd of January
20:00 – Miami Vice (2006)
22:10 – Lethal Weapon (1987)
Thursday 10th of January
20:00 – Pitch Perfect (2012)
21:55 – 8 Mile (2002)
Thursday 17th of January
20:00 – Total Recall (1990)
21:50 – Blade Runner (1982)
Thursday 24th of January
20:00 – Rocky Balboa (2006)
21:40 – Million Dollar Baby (2005)
Thursday 31th of January
20:00 – The Mummy (1999)
22:05 – The Scorpion King (2002)

A RIDE THROUGH TIME
The wonderful thing about sci-fi movies is the endless possibilities they offer. The
capacity to create new realities and altered worlds through all kinds of adventures is
endless. Time-travel movies have always attracted millions of fans because they
bring one of people´s oldest dreams to life. For January, TNT has gathered a list of
movies from this genre. Every Saturday evening in a double feature.
Saturday 5th of January
18:05 – Back to the future (1985)
20:00 – Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1992)
Saturday 12th of January
18:20 – The Time Machine (1960)
20:00 – Back to the future II (1989)
Saturday 19th of January
18:30 – Army of Darkness (1992)
20:00 – Timecop(1994)
Saturday 26th of January
13:10 – The Time Machine (1960)
14:50 – Army of Darkness (1992)
16:20 – Back to the future (1985)
18:15 – Back to the future II (1989)
20:00 – Back to the future III (1990)
21:55 – Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1992)
00:10 – Timecop(1994)

Boomerang Africa Welcomes Back Oggy And The Cockroaches And New Looney Tunes In The New Year With Movie Stars

NEW EPISODES
OGGY AND THE COCKROACHES
Creativity versus Critters

The struggle never stops between Oggy and the Cockroaches in all new episodes coming to Boomerang this January. You’ll be amazed by the creative ideas that Oggy comes up with to catch the nasty little crit- ters! From building an elevator to designing high security traps, will he reach his breaking point? Tune in and find out from 14 January on Boomerang!

Premiere Date: Monday 14/01/2019
Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 15:35 CAT

NEW EPISODES
THE NEW LOONEY TUNES
Making Mischief
Join your favourite looney characters in exciting new adventures this January on Boomerang! Starting from Monday, 7 January, catch a special broadcast of the movie Looney Tunes Rabbits Run. Bugs and Lola are chased around the globe after accidentally creating an invisibility perfume. To keep the fun and mischief going, the film will be followed by an exciting marathon of new episodes of The New Looney Tunes, only on Boomerang this January!

Premiere Date: Monday 07/01/2019
Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 18:30 CAT

MOVIE STARS STUNT
SCOOBY-DOO AND FRIENDS
Rock n’ Roll … in Space?
It’s a rockin’ and rollin’ January on Boomerang! Tune in every Monday to Friday this January for a mix of films. The Scooby-Doo gang is faced with some ‘out of this world’ events as they investigate a haunted dimension with the legendary rock band, KISS in Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery. Joining them throughout the month are Oggy and the Cockroaches and Tom and Jerry in their own other-worldly movies. Buckle up because Boomerang blasts off with all your favourite friends from 31 December.

Premiere Date: Monday 31/12/2018
Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 07:55 CAT

Pop Up Party Is Back For A Second Season In The New Year On Cartoon Network Africa With Brand New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows

NEW SEASON & SPECIAL STUNT
POP UP PARTY 2
Shake it!

Groove your way into the New Year with the new season of Pop Up Party starting 7 January on Cartoon Network. Talented young African dancers will express themselves through several exciting challenges. If you can’t wait to see what all the hype is about, then tune in to a special stunt featuring Teen Titans Go, Regular Show, and SuperNoobs! Two sneak peek episodes from the new season of Pop Up Party will premiere in-between episodes. Don’t forget to hip hop, pop, or even breakdance over to Cartoon Network from 1 January.

Premiere: Monday 07/01/2019
Tune-in: Monday-Friday @ 15:40 CAT
Special Stunt Tune-in: Tuesday 01/01/2019 @ 15:40 CAT
Premiere: Saturday 19/01/20

NEW SEASON
OK K.O.! LET’S BE HEROES
It’s Good to Be Back

This January, on Cartoon Network, tune in to an all new season of OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes! This season is full of shocks, juicy scoops, and epic battles. From Rad and Enid’s transformations following their time skip journey through to K.O.’s moments of deep self-awareness, the quest to become the world’s greatest hero is never over. This unpredictable new season arrives on Cartoon Network from 19 January.

Premiere: Saturday 19/01/2019
Tune-in: Weekends @ 16:55 CAT

MARATHON STUNT
REGULAR SHOW
Let’s Get Weird

Spend a cozy morning with Mordecai and Rigby as they treat you to an exhilarating marathon of Regular Show on Cartoon Network. These episodes will have you bursting with laughter, especially when you realise how tempting hover shoes can be! There are no boundaries when it comes to having fun, especially when blasting through space. We can only imagine the possibilities, so make sure to tune in to Cartoon Network from 2 February!

Tune-in: Saturday 02/02/2019 @ 07:35 CAT

DStv Entertainment Is Getting Extra This Festive Season

Here at DStv we know this time of the year is special for you and your family. And that is why we want to make it extra special – by giving you some extra channels to enjoy.
 
DStv Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus customers can enjoy all the world-class sporting action on SuperSport 1 from Monday, 17 December 2018 to Friday, 4 January 2019.
 
Early in January, the kids will get extra treats too. From 3 to 21 January, we’re giving Nickelodeon, Nick Junior and CBeeBees to our DStv Compact customers, and Disney Channel and Disney Channel Junior to our DStv Family customers.
 
These channels will be available on your decoder or on DStv Now online or on the app for smartphones and tablets. You can also use the DStv Now app to check the schedules for these channels, and to set a reminder for your favourite show.

Fun And Laughter With M-Net Movies Zone Kids Club Movie Festival

The festive season has arrived and the school holidays are upon us, and this can only mean one thing: it’s time for the kids to take over the television remote. Parents need to look no further for holiday entertainment for the young ones because M-Net Movies Zone DStv channel 139 has it covered!
 
From the 7 December 2018 to 6 January 2019  between 06:00 and 17:00, Sunday to Friday, and 05:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays, the Kids Club Movie Festival will bring you the very best in films aimed at the younger set.
 
The festival is not just for  kids, though. We're never too old to share in the wonder and adventures of beloved stories. The festive season is family time after all, and there will be movies to fit everyone's taste, whether it be for action, humour or high drama.
 
M-Net Movies Zone has partnered with Wimpy to host a great competition. Join the Kids Club on mnet.tv/kidsclub and stand a chance to win Wimpy family meal vouchers to the value of R600. The competition starts on the 7 December 2018 and closes on 6 January 2019. Terms and conditions apply. 
 
Some of the great films that will brighten up the small screen during the holiday season are Adventures Of Shark Boy And Lava Girl, Problem Child, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr, Stuart Little 2,Mirror Mirror and Muppets From Space just to mention a few.
 
So join the coolest kids on the block this holidays and be part of the M-Net Movies Zone Kids Club on M-Net Movies Zone DStv channel 139 which is available to DStv Access customers and up. And remember this time the parents are also invited.
 
To be part of the conversation and get more information and schedules visit the website, mnetmovies.tv and follow on Twitter @mnetmovies, https://twitter.com/mnetmovies?lang=en.