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September 2021 On WildEarth | Penguins On Safari | The Birmingham Pride In Pursuit Of Prey | Sea Forest

As spring arrives here in Africa the days are becomingmuch hotter. As a result from September 21st we will be moving our sunrise safari half an hour earlier and our sunset safari half an hour later. The times from 21st September are depicted in bold.

Sunrise Safari
Start: 6.00/5.30am CAT
End: 9.00/8.30am CAT
Start:4am/3.30am GMT
End: 7am/6.30am GMT
Start: 6.00/5.30am CET
End: 9.00/8.30am CET
Start:12am/11.30pm EST
End:3am/2.30am EST

Sunset Safari
Start: 2.30/3pm CAT
End: 6.30/6.30pm CAT
Start: 12.30/1pm GMT
End: 4.30/4.30pm GMT
Start: 2.30/3pm CET
End: 6.30/6.30pm CET
Start: 8.30/9am EST
End: 12.30/12.30pm EST

PENGUINS ON SAFARI

Cape Town definitely has no shortage of amazing beaches, but Boulders Beach in False Bay offers something extra special – a colony of African Penguins in their smart dresses, waddling glory, right under your nose. Infact, it’s the only place in the world where you can get close to African Penguins.
Often called the Jackass Penguin, these flightless birds create hours of entertainment for the tourists who travel to see them. WildEarth has expanded its LIVE locations to Cape Town and from September these penguins will feature daily in our LIVE shows.
This is the same group of penguins that recently featured in the netflix series Penguin Town and if that is anything to go by then this promises to be a fantastic new addition to the daily LIVE safaris.

THE BIRMINGHAM PRIDE IN PURSUIT OF PREY

The Birmingham Pride of Lion who reside on Ngala Private Game Reserve are well known for the fact that two of them are white. ThisPride has featured on WildEarth very regularly for the past year and we have watched as new cubs have arrived and various males have come and gone.
As we get to the end of winter here in South Africa the land is incredibly dry. With no rain since April, the animals are becoming increasingly desperate. Water sources are slowly depleting and animal movements are very much based on the availability of water.
The Birmingham Pride are dominating central Ngala. They are focussing their movements around the central waterholes in their pursuit for prey. Unfortunately for the herbivores, they have to drink daily which means they run the gauntlet of the Birmingham Pride who lie in wait.

SEA FOREST

WildEarth has launched a brand new LIVE show from the depths of the South African Kelp Forest from the same place that the award winning documentary My Octopus Teacher was filmed.
Freediving is an entirely different way to experience the underwater world. Gliding through the water silently allows you to reconnect with nature and explore the ocean with minimal impact. Freedivers explore the underwater forest LIVE from Cape Town daily while a land based expert explains what we are seeing.
Magical encounters with shy marine life, fish munching on coral and tide pulsing at the rocks bring a window of calm into an otherwise chaotic world.

September 2021 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Africa | New Series Alert: Chicken Squad | New Episodes Of Returning Shows Including Puppy Dog Pals And Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir | More

Disney Channel:
MIRACULOUS TALES OF LADYBUG & CAT NOIR
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 22nd September at 15:15

Parisian superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir fly back onto Disney Channel in September, to fight new foes, in brand new episodes from season four of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. Premiere episodes air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 22nd September at 15:15.

The adventure in Paris continues for Ladybug and Cat Noir, surrounded by new allies and fighting an ever more powerful and determined opponent. But great changes lie ahead for Ladybug and Cat Noir in their superhero lives, and for Marinette and Adrien in their lives at school.

In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Truth (Monday 6th September at 15:15), a friend of Marinette's gets akumatized into Truth. Using his power to force people to tell the truth, he wants to know Marinette's secret...and Ladybug and Cat Noir's, too!

Premiere episodes of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir season four air on Disney Channel on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 22nd September at 15:15.

BUNK’D
Premiere episodes
Weekends, 4th to 26th September, at 19:05

Bunk’d is back! It’s the start of another summer at Camp Kikiwaka, so get ready for more fun in the sun, as season five launches on Disney Channel. Premiere episodes air at weekends from Saturday 4th September at 19:05.

In this fifth season Destiny, Matteo and Finn are back for more home-away-from-home adventures! Emma Ross shocks everyone when she drops in for a surprise visit. Noah volunteers to run Camp PeeWeeWaka, a new day camp that Lou is launching for younger kids. When Parker Preston shows up referring to himself as “co-owner,” Lou and Ava scramble to protect their beloved camp. Gather round the campfire as these Woodchucks take the Kikiwaka experience to the next level!

The first of this month’s premiere episodes, Lou's Still the Boss, But Now There's a Ross (Saturday 4th September at 19:05), is set on the first day of a new summer at Kikiwaka and Ava is excited to see everyone. But when she spots Destiny, Destiny runs right past her and over to the one and only Emma Ross!

Premiere episodes of Bunk’d season five air at weekends from Saturday 4th September at 19:05 on Disney Channel.

DISNEY CHANNEL MARVELLOUS MOVIES
Programming event
Fridays throughout September at 17:00, repeated at 10:40 on Saturday

Disney Channel’s Friday feast for film fans continues throughout September with great entertainment to celebrate the start of each weekend. There’s a marvellous movie every Friday at 17:00, repeated on Saturday at 10:40.

The Friday film fun starts with a premiere of a Disney Channel Original Movie Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Ladydragon on Friday 3rd September. It’s followed by Geek Charming (Friday 10th September), and Camp Rock (Friday 17th September). Finally, there is The Swap (Friday 24th September).

In Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Ladydragon (Friday 3rd September) Marinette is on a school break and everything is fine…until she learns that Adrien had to go to Shanghai, China, with his father. Luckily, her Uncle Wang lives there, and his birthday is coming up soon! To go meet Adrien and her own origins, Marinette decides to take his gift to Uncle Wang herself. But soon after arriving, Marinette loses all her stuff, including her purse, Tikki…and the Miraculous that allows her to turn into Ladybug!

Viewers can see great Disney movies on Fridays throughout September at 17:00, repeated on the following Saturday at 10:40, all Disney Channel.

Disney Junior:

ELENA OF AVALOR
Premiere episodes
Sundays 5th and 12th September at 18:00
Princess Elena’s adventures continue on Disney Junior this month, as premiere episodes from season three of Elena of Avalor air back-to-back on Sundays 5th and 12th September at 18:00.
Elena’s epic journey continues in season three as she strives to protect her kingdom from a family of wicked wizards while learning how to control her new magic powers. In the first of September’s premieres The Family Treasure (Sunday 5th September at 18:00) Elena and Isabel help two feuding brothers find a valuable treasure hidden by their mother.
Premiere episodes of Elena of Avalor air back-to-back on Sundays 5th and 12th September at 18:00 on Disney Junior.

MICKEY MOUSE MIXED-UP ADVENTURES
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September at 08:30
Hot Dog! Get mixed-up with Mickey and all of his pals in his new house in Hot Dog Hills. Premiere episodes of fun-filled show Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September at 08:30.

Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, Pluto and Chip 'n Dale have brand new surprises in store. Whether they're looking for a unicorn, teaching kids how to play baseball or taking care of a litter of mischievous kitties, Mickey and his friends always have a great time with a happy mix of friendship, teamwork, community, adventure and tons of laughter and joy.
In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Goofy and Pete's Wild Ride / The Happiest Day of All (Monday 6th September at 08:30) Goofy and Pete accidentally launch Billy's airship, resulting in a runaway blimp! Then it's What Makes You Happy Day, but the Happy Helpers' celebration is halted to help Clarabelle.
Premiere episodes of fun-filled Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September at 08:30. They are followed, until Monday 13th September, by premiere episodes of Hot Diggity Dog shorts at 08:55.

PUPPY DOG PALS
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 15th September at 10:00
Those precocious pups the Puppy Dog Pals romp back onto Disney Junior in September, with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 15th September at 10:00.
In these new episodes from season three, Bingo and Rolly embark on daring and fun-filled missions at the brand new Puppy Playcare, a daycare for dogs and all kinds of pets. With their neighbour Keia, and a new pal Lollie, these pups explore new places, make even more friends and prove they will

do anything, be it silly or brave to help their humans...and each other!
In the first of these premiere episodes, Anchors Away / Prospector Pups (Monday 6th September at 10:00), Bob rents a floating house on the Mississippi River with Bingo and Rolly. Then Bob and the Pugs go on a Wild West-themed vacation.

Premiere episodes of Puppy Dog Pals air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 15th September at 10:00, on Disney Junior.

THE CHICKEN SQUAD
Series premiere episodes
Weekends from Saturday 18th September at 09:30

Say hello to the Chicken Squad, the world’s greatest (and possibly only) backyard chicken police squad! Meet these unlikely law enforcers in our new series Chicken Squad, which launches this month with premiere episodes at weekends from Saturday 18th September at 09:30.
Three chicken siblings and their mentor, a retired police dog, become an unlikely team of community helpers and problem solvers for all the animals in their neighbourhood. No trouble’s too big, no problem’s too small, the Chicken Squad’s ready to answer the call! In the series launch episode, Chicken Squad to the Rescue (Saturday 18th September at 09:30) the squad must learn to work together try to rescue a stranded pooch.
Series premiere episodes of Chicken Squad air at weekends from Saturday 18th September at 09:30 on Disney Junior.

BLUEY
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September at 07:00

Delightful Blue Heeler dog Bluey is back with more canine capers from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September at 07:00.

Bluey is an inexhaustible six-year-old dog who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience. In the first of this month’s premiere episodes Seesaw (Monday 20th September at 07:00) Dad has rudely plonked himself on one end of the seesaw. So Bluey and Bingo round up the entire playground to help flip him off, but they still need to find one more friend.
Premiere episodes of Bluey air from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September at 07:00 on Disney Junior.

Africa: Could Adult Swim Make It's Linear Debut On DStv?

Adult Swim is animation brand catered for a viewers older than 18 and owned by WarnerMedia that can be found on MultiChoice's Showmax. It's the home to popular series such as Robot Chicken, Final Space and Rick And Morty.

In a way, the brand has competition through ViacomCBS's Comedy Central as well as Disney's 20th Television Animation which is currently being distributed through M-Net and FOX.

Speaking of Disney, they're planning to close FOX by the end of September which built part of its existence through animation which is set to be a Disney+ exclusive further reducing the offering everywhere else.

As mentioned, there's brands that distribute them but there's no guarantee if they will continue in the near future. Aside from FOX even ViacomCBS's Comedy Central has been feeling like "The Walking Dead" which is where part of this idea enters.

WarnerMedia Africa operates Toonami which is geared towards viewers aged 13-18 years so why not follow France and book a slot for them. Better yet, TNT once offered the content for a limited period perhaps sprinkle this to the existing AEW which would boost its value even further.

Canada already operates a 24 hour channel through Corus Entertainment which leverages animation from Disney so why not do that instead.

Ideally, Adult Swim has a platform through Showmax and some of the offering seen on the platform eventually make their linear debut so if not on a seperate channel perhaps an existing channel even one from a competitor.

New Series Alert: A Shelter For Love Coming Soon To TLNovelas Africa

TLNovelas is set to introduce a romantic drama which also serves a remake to the Venezuelan telenovela, La Zulianita in the month of September titled A Shelter For Love.

A Shelter For Love (Un Refugio Para El Amor) follows the love story of Luciana, a beautiful and joyful young girl who, after her father's death, escapes from the sexual harassment to find love.

Zuria Vega and Gabriel Soto star as the main protagonists, while Laura Flores, Jessica Coch, Humberto Elizondo and Frances Ondiviela star as the main antagonists.

The series debuted 7 years ago in Mexico and during its run the lead actress managed to bag two awards which were Best New Talent Of The Year at the 2012Premios People En Español and alongside Gabriel Soto they won Favourite Couple at the Los Favoritos Del Público.

Other shows set to debut on the channel later that month is My Sweet Curse while Telemundo will introduce their family sitcom, Loli's Luck.

TLNovelas is available on StarSat and StarTimes full-time and at the moment listed as a pop-up channel on DStv.

September 2021 On Da Vinci Kids Africa | 3 New Animated Series | Xploration DIY SCI Continues

PREMIERES AND SPECIALS
Kids Programmes
Addison – NEW
20x15 mins
From September 6th – Every day 08:15
Funny, adventurous and playful, in each episode, seven-year-old Addison and her friends are trying to figure out what’s behind the latest neighbourhood mystery. They never give up, always stick together and are not afraid of anything.

Kosmix – NEW
26x5 mins
From September 6th – Every day 08:30
Little robot Kit tells stories about his journey to the end of the galaxy and back to Earth. But the universe can be a dangerous place and Kit often gets in trouble. Join him in this space adventure and learn more about our solar system, comets and planets.

Cubs – NEW
26x2 mins
From September 6th
Cubs is a unique collection of short films that tell the bedtime story of some of the most adorable and mysterious animals, from elephants and whales, to kangaroos, flamingoes, platypuses and bees.

Continuing Kids Programmes
Xploration DIY SCI – NEW EPISODES
Fridays 16:00

Early Morning with Da Vinci
Every day from 06:00
06:00Art with Mati and Dada
06:15Mily Miss Questions
06:30Siesta Z
06:45 The Treehouse Stories
07:00PinCode
07:30The Fixies
07:45Darwin & Newts
08:15Addison
08:30Kosmix