eMedia Investments Is Launching An OpenView Inspired Streaming Service

Yep, you read correctly eMedia Investments will be launching a new streaming service called OpenView Plus by October 2020.

This cames after their ongoing partnership with VIU which is also a streaming service that distributes several of their local productions alongside some content from the SABC.

OpenView launched back in October 2013 with e.tv, eMovies and eToonz available since it's arrival. By 2017, they were available in 1 million households only to grow by another million in the next 3 years.

That's not the only thing launching from the brand as they'll begin rolling out OpenView Connect in the upcoming months to households without fibre. They're also looking into launching more channels on the platform.

The platform might be similar to the DStv Now service except you don't need a decoder to watch the content and more likely channels seen on the app. There's also no details on whether this platform will distribute new content or channels that you won't found on your regular OpenView decoder.

OpenView is exclusive to South Africa so are these new products coming from the platform knowing neighbouring countries they'll distribute these products illegally.

MultiChoice will also be launching a dishless version of DStv in the coming months and SABC was plotting to launch their own streaming service back in 2018 but since then there's been no updates about it.

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Elif Is Coming This September To eExtra

Sometime this year, I did share the news about this new Turkish telenovela, Elif. At the time they stated the show would be air on e.tv and eExtra but that has changed as it will only air on eExtra for now.

The pandemic has shifted plans for several companies over the years. There's plenty of content to air on e.tv but since then they've been surfacing on their sister channels and yes including Elif.

Elif, a pretty and kind 6-year-old girl, is in danger of being sold to pay the gambling debts of her stepfather, Veysel Şimşek. Her mother Melek escapes, but finds out that she is very sick. She leaves Elif in the protection of her best friend, Ayşe Doğan, a maid in a wealthy family's household. Ayşe tries to get permission from the Emiroğlu family to raise Elif in the mansion. However, she is holding a well-hidden secret: Elif is the biological child of Kenan, the beloved eldest son of the wealthy family. Kenan is unaware that Elif is his child from a past love his family forced him to leave. He is now married to Arzu Karapınar. They have a daughter, Tuğçe Emiroğlu, who is a very spoiled girl known for her bad temper. Elif is forced to live at the luxurious estate, away from her beloved mother, and unaware of her proximity to her biological father.

As all other upcoming shows this one will also be dubbed in Afrikaans and join shows like Doodsondes, Deur Dik En Dun and Vuurspel Vierspel.

The series starts on Monday 14 September at 18:15 on eExtra

eExtra is available on OpenView channel 105, Starsat channel 489 and DStv channel 195

(UPDATED: 03/09/2020)Sizzling Hot New Adult Swim Content On Showmax From 1 September

Just in time for Spring, the Adult Swim corner dedicated to adult animation, exclusive to Showmax in Africa, will unleash brand-new, bold and irreverent content with the launch of Lazor Wulf and Ballmastrz, Mr. Pickles spinoff: Momma named me Sheriff, and a new season of Venture Bros. This mixed and diverse slate of internationally acclaimed adult-oriented comedy, filled with dark humour and anarchic animation, is guaranteed to keep Adult Swim’s devoted fan base glued to their screens this September.

Adult Swim’s newest animated series, Lazor Wulf, is an acid vision of friendship and modern life from an African-American perspective. The story follows a crafty wolf with a laser on his back who goes on a series of adventures with his friends while hanging out at The Clurb, Esther's, and other neighbourhood hot spots. Uniquely, the series features a predominantly black voice cast, which is still a rarity in animation. Created by Henry Bonsu, the voice cast is led by rapper Vince Staples, who is also an executive producer, along with stand-up comedian J.D. Witherspoon (comedian, actor, YouTuber), professional wrestler and American football player, Ettore ‘Big E’ Ewen, and Quinta Brunson (The Girl Who's Never Been On A Nice Date).

Ballmastrz: 9009, created in 2018 by Christy Karacas, stars Natasha Lyonne as the voice of Gaz Digzy, a mixed-race athletic superstar in a dystopian future where humanity is satiated by a violent sport simply called ‘The Game’. Gaz, the former captain of the best team in The Game, The Boom Boom Boys, is demoted to The Leptons, the worst team in The Game. Her only way back to the top is to somehow lead these pathetic misfits and 'ultimate losers' to victory.

Momma Named Me Sheriff, the spinoff to Mr. Pickles, focuses on Old Town's dim-witted Sheriff, who still lives at home with his Momma and whose best friend is a doll, and he's the Sheriff of Old Town. Created by Will Carsola and Dave Stewart, the series stars Kaitlyn Robrock (ThunderCats Roar, Amphibia), Jay Johnson (Men in Black, Anchorman) and Brook Shields (The Blue Lagoon, That 70’s show, Lipstick Jungle). Mr. Pickles will air its season 4 finale on the 1st of September alongside the Momma named me Sheriff spin-off.

The new shows join Adult Swim staples Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken and Mr. Pickles, which all launched new episodes as part of a global event earlier this year. All series are available in full, exclusively on Showmax in Africa.

Head on over to the Adult Swim corner on Showmax, the #1 destination for original, internationally awarded, and phenomenon-hyped animation, from the 18th of September and not 1st of September, and get an eclectic mix of the off-beat animated series that Adult Swim is known for.

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September 2020 On Disney Junior Africa | The Lion Guard | Premiere Episodes

THE LION GUARD
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 31st August to Thursday 10th September at 16:30
The Lion Guard comes roaring back onto Disney Junior this September, with premiere episodes from season three on weekdays, from Monday 31st August to Thursday 10th September at 16:30, on Disney Junior.
In this third season The Lion Guard roars again to defend the Pride Lands! Kion, Bunga and the rest of the Guard battle predators and villains to protect their home and preserve the Circle of Life. In the episode on Tuesday 1st September at 16:30, entitled The River of Patience, while Kion heals at the Tree of Life, Makucha, Chuluun and Ora attack. Kion wants to defend the Tree, but must learn to focus and find patience to heal.
Premiere episodes of The Lion Guard air on weekdays from Monday 31st August to Thursday 10th September at 16:30, on Disney Junior.

DISNEY JUNIOR MUSIC LULLABIES
Premiere episode
Tuesday 1st September at 19:25
There’s nothing better at bedtime than one of our Disney Junior Music Lullabies, to calm young children and get them to sleep. This month one further premiere episode airs on Tuesday 1st September at 19:25.               
Disney Junior Music Lullabies are the songs young viewers know and love from favourite shows and characters, reimagined as calming, relaxing lullabies. In this episode, entitled I've Been There Buddy (Monday 1st September at 19:25), Animal is playing in the snow on a wintery night when he sees Summer ice skating and wants to join the fun!
This premiere episode of Disney Junior Music Lullabies airs on Tuesday 1st September at 19:25, on Disney Junior.

           

PUPPY DOG PALS
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 14th to Friday 25th September at 16:30
Cuddly canines the Puppy Dog Pals return to the channel this month, with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 14th to Friday 25th September at 16:30.
Bingo and Rolly’s energetic and fun-loving neighbour pup, Keia, joins the team as they embark on even more outrageous missions to help their owners! Join the silly trio as they explore their neighborhood, travel to new places around the world, and make brand new animal friends. With Bingo, Rolly, and Keia, every day is an adventure - especially when you have your best friends by your side!
In the first of this month’s BTVP episodes, I Heart Rufus (Monday 14th September at 16:30) after Cupcake hurts Rufus' feelings, Bingo and Rolly reunite the best friends.
Premiere episodes of Puppy Dog Pals air on weekdays from Monday 14th to Friday 25th September at 16:30, on Disney Junior.

THE ROCKETEER
Series premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 28th September at 17:00
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s The Rocketeer, Disney Junior’s latest superhero, who flies onto our screens this month as our brand-new series takes off, with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 28th September at 17:00.
Seven-year-old aspiring pilot Kit Secord learns she’s next in line to become The Rocketeer, a rocket-pack wearing superhero who can fly! Armed with cool new gear and a secret identity, Kit takes to the skies to protect her town of Hughesville and its residents from danger. Assisting her in her heroic adventures are best friend Tesh, bulldog sidekick Butch, and airplane mechanic grandfather, Ambrose. In the series launch episode, First Flight/Pilot Error (Monday 28th September at 17:00), when Kit's parents decide she's too young for flying lessons, her dream to fly comes true in an unexpected way! Then Tesh tries to upgrade Kit's Rocketeer superhero gear.
Premiere episodes of The Rocketeer air on weekdays from Monday 28th September at 17:00.

P. J. MASKS
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 28th September at 18:00
P. J. Masks is one of Disney Junior’s most popular shows, so fans will be delighted to hear that their pyjama clad heroes are back on the channel, with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 28th September at 18:00.
At night normal kids Connor, Greg and Amaya don their pyjamas, activate their bracelets and gain super powers, becoming superheroes Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, ready to fight evil. In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Prank Wheelz, (Monday 28th September at 18:00), the Wolfies turn their Wolf Wheelz into Prank Wheelz.
Premiere episodes of P.J. Masks air on weekdays from Monday 28th September at 18:00, on Disney Junior.

(UPDATED: 27/08/2020)September 2020 On Disney XD Africa | Premiere Episodes | Stunts | Possibly RIP

AMPHIBIA
Channel premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 7th to Friday 18th September at 17:00

Disney XD’s delightful animated series Amphibia returns this month, with channel premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 7th September at 17:00, leading up to the season one finale on Friday 18th September at 17:00

Amphibia chronicles the hilarious adventures of 13-year-old Anne Boonchuy who, after stealing a mysterious music box, is magically transported to the world of Amphibia, a wild marshland full of talking frog-people. With the help of an excitable young frog named Sprig, Anne will transform from monster to hero and discover her life’s first true friendship.

In the season finale channel premiere episode, entitled Reunion (Friday 18th September at 17:00), when Anne reunites with human friend Sasha, the Wartwood frogs throw a party. Sasha later reveals to Anne her plan to get back home, but it will come at a grave cost. 

Channel premiere episodes of Amphibia air on weekdays from Monday 7th September at 17:00, leading up to the season one finale on Friday 18th September at 17:00

LAB RATS
Every episode ever
Weekends throughout September from 12:30

Throughout September Disney XD is continuing to air every episode ever of Lab Rats (including Elite Force), with back to back episodes at weekends from 12.30.

When Leo settled into the high-tech home he shared with his inventor stepdad, Donald Davenport, his mom, Tasha, and Eddy, the "smart house" computer, he discovered a secret underground lab containing three “experiments”. They were super-human teens: Adam the strong one, Bree the fast one and Chase the smart one. From that point on Leo and the Lab Rats shared many adventures.

Back to back episodes of Lab Rats air at weekends throughout September from 12.30, on Disney XD.

BIG HERO 6
Premiere episodes
Weekdays Monday 21st to Friday 25th September at 17:00

Lovable inflatable hero Baymax is back this month, with the rest of the Big Hero 6 team, in premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 21st September at 17:00, up to the season two finale on Friday 25th September at 17:00.

Hiro and Baymax, along with friends Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Go Go and Fred, form the legendary superhero team Big Hero 6, protecting their city from scientifically-enhanced villains. In the season two finale episode Legacies - Part Two (Friday 25th September at 17:00) Hiro and Baymax discover that Trina is trying to get revenge for Obake and cement his legacy by destroying the city. Big Hero 6 is forced to find a way to work with the police.

Premiere episodes of Big Hero 6 air on weekdays from Monday 21st September at 17:00, up to the season two finale on Friday 25th September at 17:00, on Disney XD.

DUCKTALES
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 28th September to Thursday 1st October at 16:30

Delightful ducks Scrooge McDuck and his mischief-making triplet grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, return to the channel this month. Premiere episodes from season three of their adventures in DuckTales air on weekdays, from Monday 28th September to Thursday 1st October at 16:30.

A long lost Junior Woodchuck journal leads the Duck family on a hunt for the world’s greatest lost artifacts. But F.O.W.L., a secret organization from Scrooge’s past, has stepped out of the shadows to stop them at any cost. The family will have to get smarter, tougher, and sharper to confront F.O.W.L. and save the world! In the season three launch episode Quack Pack (Monday 28th September at 16:30) the family members are not quite themselves as they soon discover the planned family photo shoot might just be a part of a bigger wish gone wrong!

Premiere episodes of season three of DuckTales air on weekdays from Monday 28th September to Thursday 1st October at 16:30, on Disney XD.

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