October 2020 On Disney Junior Africa | New Seasons & Episodes

THE ROCKETEER
Series premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 28th September to 20th October at 17:00
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s The Rocketeer, Disney Junior’s latest superhero, who flew onto our screens on 28th September at 17:00. Her adventures continue with premiere episodes on weekdays until 20th October 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.
The last two of this month’s episodes are Halloween themed: The Haunted House/The Halloween Heist (Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th October at 17:00). Kit uses a haunted house to spook Orsino as he tries to steal the Rocketeer's rocket-pack! Kit rounds up a stampede of cows, used as a distraction for a Halloween heist!
Premiere episodes of The Rocketeer air on weekdays from Monday 28th September to 20th October at 17:00.

P.J. MASKS
Premiere episodes and special
Episodes: weekdays 28th September to 9th October, and 19th to 30th October at 18:00
Special: Saturday 17th October at 11:00
October provides a bumper bonanza of treats for P. J. Masks fans. We have premiere episodes of season three every weekday at 18:00 until the season finale on 9th October. Season four launches with a four-episode length special on Saturday 17th October at 11:00, and continues with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 19th to Friday 30th October at 18:00 (19:00 from 26th October).
In the season three finale episode of P.J. Masks, entitled P.J. Robot Vs Romeo, (Friday 9th October at 18:00) P.J. Robot and Romeo must work together when the Flying Factory is damaged.
Season four launches with a four-episode length special entitled Heroes of the Sky (Saturday 17th October at 11:00). In this exciting animated adventure Owlette argues with Luna, endangering a mission - and loses her memory of being a PJM as a result. Catboy and Gekko can't see how to fix this and give up on her, but eventually learn that the heart of being a hero is being a good person, and a good friend. Following the special, season four continues on weekdays from Monday 19th October at 18:00 (19:00 from 26th October) with a premiere episode entitled Who Let the Moths In? With Motsuki’s help, the moths infiltrate HQ and Gekko won’t admit that he let them in until it is too late.
October’s P. J. Masks premieres start with premiere episodes on weekdays at 18:00 until 9th October. Season four launches with the special on Saturday 17th October at 11:00, and continues with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 19th to Friday 30th October at 18:00 (19:00 from 26th October).

T.O.T.S.
Premiere episodes
Weekdays Monday 12th to Thursday 22nd October at 16:30
This month we have a treat for fans of T.O.T.S. (Tiny Ones Transport Services). Premiere season one episodes air from Monday 12th to Thursday 22nd October at 16:30.
Pip the Penguin and Freddy the Flamingo are Junior Fliers at T.O.T.S., where they’re tasked with delivering adorable baby animals to their parents. In the episode entitled A Chewy Challenge, (Thursday 22nd October at 16:30) the incessant chewing of Bernice, the baby beaver, is destroying T.O.T.S. HQ.
Premiere episodes of T.O.T.S. air from Monday 12th to Thursday 22nd October at 16:30.

VAMPIRINA
Premiere episodes
Weekdays 19th to 27th October at 17:30
October’s full of super spooky fun in the run-up to Halloween, including premiere episodes of Vampirina on weekdays 19th to 27th October at 17:30 (18:30 from 26th October).
In the season two finale Ghoul Guides Save the Day (27th October at 18:30) when Edgar crashes the annual Ghoul Guides Extravaganza vamping trip in Transylvania, Vee and the girls must come clean about Vee's family.
Premiere episodes of Vampirina air on weekdays from 19th to 27th October at 17:30 (18:30 from 26th October).

FANCY NANCY CLANCY
Season two launch: premiere episodes
Monday 26th to Friday 30th October at 18:00
Fancy Nancy is back on Disney Junior – finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, and transforming the plain into the exquisite! Season two of her experiences launches on the channel with premiere episodes from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October at 18:00.
In the first premiere episode, entitled The Return of Dudley (Monday 26th October at 18:00), Nancy accidentally becomes Freddy’s new best friend when JoJo ditches him for her imaginary friend!
Premiere episodes of Fancy Nancy Clancy air from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October at 18:00, on Disney Junior.

October 2020 On Disney Channel Africa | Big City Greens S2 | The Owl House | Halloween Stunt And Movies

BIG CITY GREENS
Season premiere episodes
Weekdays from Wednesday 14th October at 19:05

Hilarious animated series Big City Greens returns this month as season two launches with premiere episodes on weekdays from Wednesday 14th October at 19:05.

The Green family is back for more fun in the Big City! Cricket, Tilly, Bill and Gramma continue to go on epic journeys through the city and into the hearts of their neighbours. There's no such thing as an ordinary day in Big City when you're with the Greens! Season two of Big City Greens launches on Wednesday 14th October at 19:05 with the premiere episode entitled Cricket's Kapowie!/Car Trouble. Cricket gets a role in Big Coffee’s TV commercial but loses his confidence. Then Bill trades his pickup for a cutting-edge electric car, but gets more than he bargained for in return.

Premiere episodes of Big City Greens season two air on weekdays from Wednesday 14th October at 19:05, on Disney Channel.

DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIES
Programming event
Fridays throughout October at 17:00

This October Disney Channel continues its summer treat for movie fans – the chance to see a classic Disney Channel Original Movie every Friday at 17:00, repeated on Saturday at 10:40.

The October DCOMs start with Invisible Sister (Friday 2nd October), then continue with The Swap (Friday 9th October), followed by Twitches (Friday 16th October), Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire (Friday 23rd October) and finally Zombies (Friday 30th September).                          

In Invisible Sister (Friday 2nd October) Cleo has always been overshadowed by Molly, her popular older sister. But when Cleo's Halloween science experiment causes a freak accident that leaves Molly invisible, it's now Molly who nobody notices. By working together to reverse the invisibility, the sisters learn to overcome their differences and find they have more in common than they ever expected.

Fans have a chance to see these great Disney Channel Original Movies again on Fridays throughout October at 17:00, repeated on the following Saturday at 10:40.

THE OWL HOUSE
Series premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 26th October at 15:15

The end of October sees the launch of an exciting, brand new Disney Channel series featuring a teenager who wants to be a witch, a magical world and a tiny warrior! The Owl House launches with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 26th October at 15:15.

In this premiere series Luz, a self-assured teenage human girl, accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical new world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. Despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda's apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting. In the second of these premiere episodes, Witches Before Wizards (Tuesday 27th October at 15:15), when an ancient wizard gives Luz a map for a mystical quest, she wonders: is she actually a Chosen One?

Premiere episodes of The Owl House air on weekdays from Monday 26th October at 15:15, on Disney Channel.

MAGIC MONSTER MARATHON
Halloween event
Saturday 31st October from 16:10

It’s here – the spookiest day of the year! Time to dress up in your scariest costume and have a night full of “fright-full” fun. Even if you are home alone, Disney Channel is here to entertain you with Halloween-themed shows, and a Magic Monster Marathon on Saturday 31st October from 16:10.

During the day there’s lots of Halloween entertainment, including our great movie Freaky Friday Sing-Along (2018) at 10:40 and a Halloween themed episode of Lab Rats. In the latter, entitled The Haunting of Mission Creek High (15:45), fed up with Trent bullying him, Leo scares him by saying there's a school ghost. Then he finds it may be true - is the school haunted by a former janitor?

Our Magic Monster Marathon starts at 16:10 with two repeat episodes of our great new series The Owl House, followed by monster movies Zombies and Zombies 2. The second of these, sequel to the hit DCOM, chronicles the continuing adventures of Seabrook High students Addison and Zed, whose budding romance is threatened by the arrival of werewolves.

Happy Halloween! Have fang-tastic fun-packed day with themed shows and our Magic Monster Marathon, from 16:10.

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Discovery Aims To Launch Discovery+ Streaming Service In Early 2021

Discovery plans to debut its direct-to-consumer streaming service — which will be called Discovery+ — in the first quarter of 2021, according to agency executives. Some agency executives had been told that the TV network group was aiming to launch the standalone streamer in the fourth quarter of 2020, but were skeptical of the timeframe given a lack of details about the service’s pricing, sponsorship packages and distribution plans. A Discovery spokesperson declined to comment.

Discovery CEO David Zaslav has teased the upcoming streaming service during the company’s earnings calls and at industry conferences, but the company has been light on details. Speaking at a virtual event hosted by Goldman Sachs on Sept. 17, he said the streamer will be coming to market “very soon.” Discovery has yet to officially announce the streamer’s name, but The Information had previously reported its name as Discovery+. Discovery filed a trademark for Discovery+ on July 10, according to a copy of the filing.

Discovery+ will feature an ad-supported and an ad-free tier, and the ad-supported tier will carry a maximum of five minutes of ads per hour of programming, according to the agency executives. Discovery has not shared with the agency executives how much money it will charge for people to subscribe to the service.

Discovery is seeking a limited number of advertisers to sign on as launch sponsors in time for its start, according to the agency executives, who were unaware how many sponsors the company is looking to secure. One agency executive likened Discovery’s initial ad sales strategy as “another Peacock,” referring to NBCUniversal’s move to secure 10 launch sponsors for Peacock’s debut. That contrasts with WarnerMedia’s strategy to attract a broader array of advertisers for HBO Max’s ad-supported tier, which is slated to come online next spring. Discovery has not formally presented advertisers with sponsorship packages, including details of how much those packages will cost or what they will entail beyond Discovery offering to guarantee ad impression counts and to arrange co-marketing deals for the advertisers to help to promote the service.

“It’s appealing, but we still have to see what it’s going to be,” said a second agency executive of the Discovery+ pitch.

Discovery is aiming the service at people who are less likely to tune in to Discovery’s linear networks, said the agency executives. Discovery already operates separate streaming apps that require people to log in with their pay-TV subscriptions to stream its TV networks’ shows. “This is for cord cutters,” said a third agency executive.

To attract cord cutters who are likely younger than Discovery’s linear audience, Discovery has been in the market for original programming, including reality shows and documentary series, for Discovery+ that appeal to younger adult audiences — twenty- and thirty-something viewers — and that star mainstream celebrities, according to entertainment industry executives.

Discovery has posted job listings on LinkedIn for positions overseeing the DTC service’s original programming. Those postings include an svp of original series as well as vps overseeing “lifestyle” programming (an industry term synonymous with reality TV series, like food, true crime and fashion shows), “factual” programming (an umbrella term for documentary series focused on science, animals, technology, etc.) and documentaries and specials.

Given Discovery’s ownership of networks including Discovery, TLC and Food Network, Discovery+ could vie to be the streaming network of choice for audiences interested in home, cooking and lifestyle-related programming as well as science-related documentaries.

The service will be niche compared to general-interest entertainment services like Netflix, HBO Max or Peacock. That could be to Discovery’s advantage, positioning it as a complement to other streamers that people may subscribe to. Such positioning has worked for Disney’s Disney+, appeals primarily to families and has attracted 60.5 million subscribers since launching in November 2019, and appears to be what Discovery has in mind for Discovery+.

“If you have Netflix, if you have Disney+, if you have Amazon, if you have any video product, who wouldn’t want what we have? It’s what most women in America are watching all the time,” Zaslav said when discussing Discovery’s streaming plans during Discovery’s earnings call on Aug. 5.

Discovery has made a point of owning the shows that air on its networks. That should give Discovery+ a large built-in library for viewers to find programming to watch rather than relying solely on original shows to attract audiences.

However, it’s unclear how much of the programming currently airing on Discovery’s linear networks will be available on Discovery+ because distributing those shows on the service could violate Discovery’s distribution deals with pay-TV providers. In addition to the original shows and programming that had previously aired on TV, Discovery appears intent on augmenting Discovery+’s library by acquiring programming from outside companies, according to a Discovery job posting on LinkedIn.

“We’re going to be coming with a fresh library of content, a huge amount of fresh originals, at a time when the road has been paved by Netflix and Disney and HBO and people are getting more and more acclimated to viewing content on devices,” Zaslav said during the Goldman Sachs event.

However, on which devices will Discovery+ be available remains a big question. Discovery has not detailed its distribution plans to agency executives, who are keen to hear whether the streamer will be available on Amazon’s and Roku’s connected TV platforms at launch.

A year ago Discovery+’s availability on two of the top CTV platforms may not have been a question, but this year both Amazon and Roku have shown themselves taking a harder line when negotiating distribution with TV network groups by asking to have a hand in the streamers’ subscription sales and to sell a share of the streamers’ ad inventory. WarnerMedia and NBCUniversal have yet to strike deals with Amazon to distribute HBO Max and Peacock, respectively, and NBCUniversal only reached a deal with Roku on Sept. 18 while WarnerMedia remains deadlocked with the CTV platform.

Discovery could run into a similar stalemate with Amazon and Roku and, as a smaller company than WarnerMedia or NBCUniversal, may not have as much leverage in negotiations or willingness to withhold its service from the CTV platforms as it attempts to scale.

During the Goldman Sachs session, Zaslav seemed to imply that Discovery still had some work to do in rounding out the distribution mix for Discovery+, though he did not get into specifics. “Our only challenge right now is we’re not on every device. We will be very soon, and we will be in a way that’s aggressive,” Zaslav said.

Remember even Disney had a similar situation and not long ago it was announced that Discovery will be streamlining their entertainment offering.

Paramount Network To Rebrand As The Paramount Movie Network, What Does That Mean For International Markets?

Paramount Network is set to rebrand to the Paramount Movie Network as it plots a focus on television movies.

The move is the latest change at ViacomCBS following the merger and comes after the company revealed that its upcoming streaming service is to be called Paramount+.

As part of the move, the network has cancelled a slew of non-scripted titles including Ink Master, Wife Swap and Battle of the Fittest Couples, while other titles including Bar Rescue and Lip Sync Battle will move to other ViacomCBS networks.

Chris McCarthy, President of Entertainment and Youth Brands at ViacomCBS, told Deadline’s sister title Variety, which broke the news,  that it is planning to air 52 original movies a year on the network with one mini-series or scripted series per quarter.

It marks a bright spot for the television movie business, which was once a mainstay of network and cable television but has been seen as the less sexy end of the spectrum in recent years.

Development of these projects will be overseen by former A+E Networks exec Meghan Hooper White, who joined earlier this year as EVP and Head of Original Movies and Limited Series.

Scripted originals that have been cancelled or moved at Paramount Network this year include 68 Whiskey, which was cancelled after one season, Sexy Beast, which was originally given a straight-to-series order before being axed earlier this summer and Darren Star’s Emily in Paris, which was originally ordered at Paramount Network before moving to Netflix.

Yellowstone, the Paramount Network’s hit western starring Kevin Costner, was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year.

October 2020 On TNT, Cartoon Network And Boomerang Africa: DOTBS I Ben 10 Movie And New Episodes | New Scooby-Doo Movie | More

TNT:

TNT ORIGINAL MOVIES OCTOBER PREMIERE: DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER
This October, TNT Original Movies brings an exciting twist to its original, never-before-seen slate of movies with the premiere of Days of the Bagnold Summer on Saturday, 03 October. The comedy, adapted from the graphic novel by Jof Winterhart, Days of The Bagnold Summer is a tender, funny coming-of-age story about single parenting and heavy metal. Sue (Monica Dolan) works in a library. Daniel (Earl Cave) eats crisps and listens to Metallica. This was the summer Daniel was due to spend with his dad and his dad’s new wife in Florida. But when they cancel his trip at the last minute, Sue and Daniel suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together. An epic war of wills ensues in the unassuming battleground of their suburban home as they each reckon with private tragedies – and pursue their personal passions.
PREMIERE:
Saturday, 3 October 2020 @ 20:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TNT!
Birthdays are a real big deal, and who wants to be restricted to solely one day for celebrating their birthday? Not us! October is TNT Africa’s birthday, which means we’re celebrating all month long! Our gift to you – a month of Friday’s flled with three of TNT’s top action-driven and pulse-raising movies, mixed with family favourites – just as our African fans like it! So, join in the birthday celebrations every Friday and wish TNT Africa a very happy birthday!
Friday, 2 October
16:00 – Air Force One (1997)
18:00 – I, Robot (2004)
20:00 – Warcraft (2016) channel premiere
Friday, 9 October
16:50 – Wall-E (2008)
18:25 – Faster (2010)
20:00 – The A-Team (2010) channel premiere
Friday, 16 October
16:45 – Race to Witch Mountain (2009) channel premiere
18:20 – The Transporter (2002)
20:00 – The Transporter 2 (2005)
Friday, 23 October
16:45 – Surrogates (2009)
18:15 – Escape from Pretoria (2020)
20:00 – The Rock (1996)
Friday, 30 October
15:25 – Cinderella Man (2005)
17:45 – The Karate Kid (2010)
20:00 – Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)

FOR CRYING OUT LOUD
This month, TNT wants to make you cry, not that bad, ugly cry, but laugh-out-loud cry, and what better way than a perfect selection of comedies? For this month’s special, TNT has put together some of the most hilarious, unthinkable and surrealistic stories. Every Sunday of October, fans will have a triple opportunity to laugh aloud with all forms of comedy titles such as Police Academy, Spy Hard, George of the Jungle, and The Distinguished Gentleman.
Sunday, 4 October
16:35 – Stuck on You (2003)
18:35 – Spy Hard (1996) channel premiere 20:00 – Drunken Master II (1994)
Sunday, 11 October
15:35 – Police Academy (1984) channel premiere
17:10 – Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) channel premiere
18:35 – Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) channel premiere
20:00 – Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) channel premiere
Sunday, 18 October
16:30 – George of the Jungle (1997)
18:00 – The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) channel premiere
20:00 – The Waterboy (1998)
Sunday, 25 October
16:25 – What About Bob (1991)
20:00 – Grown Ups 2 (2013)

CARTOON NETWORK:

BEN 10 VERSUS THE UNIVERSE
PREMIERE DATE: SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER
@ 10:10 CAT
MOVIE REPEATS: SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER
@ 14:00 CAT
BEN 10 VERSUS – NEW EPISODES PREMIERE: MONDAY, 5 OCTOBER @ 18:10 CAT
TUNE IN: MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS @ 18:10 CAT
BENT ON CHASING ADVENTURE!
If time has taught us one thing, it’s that nobody does re-invention quite like Ben Tennyson! And with three Emmy Awards under the show’s belt, you best believe Ben 10 is in it to kick some serious butt! Our iconic 10-year-old, who can morph into 10 diferent aliens with fascinating superpowers, is back with a brand-new movie, BEN 10 VERSUS THE UNIVERSE: THE MOVIE and, all-new season 4 episodes on Cartoon Network this October.
When a blast from Ben’s past – Vilgax – returns to do double the damage on Team Tennyson and planet Earth itself, Ben must go interstellar to save the day. Meanwhile, Gwen and Grandpa Max team-up with Kevin to protect the world in Ben’s absence. But, when our boy hero is confused for the villain in space, Ben must fgure out a way to get back to Earth to help save the planet.
The stakes are high in a new, impressive Ben 10 stunt called Ben 10 Versus, where Ben prepares to battle some of the series biggest villains, setting the stage for when he takes on the universe in the action- packed movie!
Join Ben 10 and his Omnitrix on Cartoon Network this October!
BRAND NEW MOVIE AND NEW EPISODES

THUNDERCATS ROAR
MONDAY 19/10/2020 @ 15:15 CAT
FIGHTING EVIL!
As the ThunderCats attempt to make this mysterious and exotic planet of Third Earth their new home, Lion-O and the ThunderCats − Tygra, Panthro, Cheetara, Wilykat, and Wilykit have to stop the evil Mumm-Ra’s tyrannical reign over the planet! In a two-part special called ‘Mumm-Ra of Plun-Darr Part 1 and 2’, The Thundercats’ worst nightmare comes true when their worst enemies, Mumm-Ra and The Mutants, team up after Mumm-Ra acquires The Sword of Plun-Darr! Chaos reigns over Third Earth now that the Mutants and Mumm-Ra control the Cats’ Lair! The Thundercats’ only hope is to sneak back in and get a super-secret weapon Panthro has hidden at the Lair’s heart. Tune in to Cartoon Network and watch as the Lion-O and the ThunderCats save the day!

PREMIERE DATE
TEEN TITANS GO! TUNE-IN
WEEKENDS @ 08:25 CAT
SATURDAY 17/10/2020
NOTHING TOO BIG TO HANDLE!
Our favourite Titans are back in all-new episodes, guaranteed to be full of adventures! There’s nothing too big for these fve to handle with lots for them to do this October, from being out in Gotham solving mysteries to introducing a new Superhero dress code. This month, The Justice League holds yet another talent competition, only this time they’re facing of against the Titans. In order to be the most talented superhero team in the DC universe, Robin and Beast Boy must work together on a jazz performance. They are naturals, so of course they can pull this of … or can they? Watch Cartoon Network this October to find out!

BOOMERANG:

Moka’s Fabolous Adventures Saturday 10/10/2020 Weekends @ 06:55 CAT
Moka can’t be put off that easily…
From the creators of Oggy & Cockroaches and Zig and Sharko, Moka’s Fabolous Adventures is back with more adventure and fun! With only a few months since joining the Boomerang stable, Moka’s Fabolous Adventures has cemented a special place in the hearts of our little viewers and has become a frm favourite! It’s not surprising why – it’s so easy to fall in love with this little naïve and reckless crocodile with his insatiable curiosity and impulsive behaviour!
Everywhere the prince of the Savannah goes, he makes sure he has a whale of a time, much to Cherry, a brave rhinoceros from the Royal Guard’s dismay. Follow the fun and adventures this month when the naive and reckless little crocodile has an out of body experience after a magic lightning bolt strikes, causing Cherry and Moka to swap bodies. And, will Moka be able to climb the highest mountain in the kingdom to touch the stars?
Tune in to Boomerang this October and watch as Moka gets himself into one tricky situation after another!

Brand New Movie
Scooby-Doo and Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Saturday 17/10/2020 @ 09:40 CAT
Even superheroes need some help … on speed dial. After rescuing Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang from evil eons ago, Batman needs their help to solve an old case after gathering new evidence. The theatrical flm, a crossover between Scooby-Doo and Batman: The Brave and the Bold involves Scooby-Doo and his friends teaming with Batman and other DC Comics superheroes in order to defeat a new villain. Will their teamwork be enough to solve the mystery and foil the plans of the most dangerous rogue villains the world has ever known? Can the gang show up for Batman like he did for them? Find out on Boomerang this October

Zig & Sharko Marathon
Sunday 25/10/2020 @ 07:10 CAT
Three’s a crowd…
There’s nothing like Sunday morning, but if you add a Zig & Sharko marathon, it is bound to be extra special! On the last weekend of October, the damsel in distress, Marina, her over-protective shark best friend, Sharko, and obsessed hyena, Zig, will light up the screen with their endless drama! On the high seas, beach, or an ocean liner, tune in to Boomerang this October to see Zig’s unending plots to eat Marina squashed by Sharko – every single time. Tune in to this Boomerang favourite for some silly and funny Zig & Sharko adventures!