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#WeAreDrama: Zee World Left Out Some Content During The MultiChoice Group Showcase + A New Drafted List Of Programs Coming To Star Life

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MultiChoice held a showcase last month which turned out to be an epic snooze fest. Of course the almighty Zee World managed to headlines for the long running series Twist Of Fate which is scheduled for 2022.

Believe it or not, there's more to the story and yes I was expecting this from a miles radius. MultiChoice just had a showcase and Zee World instead of unveiling their content slate all eyes were on one program.

As mentioned a month ago, Guddan and 7 Bridges To Cross will make their way to the channel and several content is missing from this list in favour of a bigger portfolio.

Other shows which are set to air on the brand include Can You See Me, Once There Was A King, This Is Fate Season 5, Woman Of Life, Beauty And The Beast, Sacrifice For Love and Bridal Dreams.

Luck In My Fate which is the third installment to Twist Of Fate is also rumoured for the channel.

Inspired by Casper Scare School, Can You See Me (Bootu) revolves around a friendly girl ghost who always tries to help others, often causing light mischief and mayhem in the process.

Set in the 1940s this periodic drama, Once There Was A King (Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani) tells the story of Ranaji who returns to Ameerkot after six years of fighting the war against the British. Gayatri, the daughter of a rich zamindar, but she is considered Manglik (inauspicious by birth).

Beauty And The Beast (Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey), the series follows the story of Devi Chauhan, who is married forcefully by Adhiraj Rajawat as part of his revenge plans.

Sacrifice For Love (Qurbaan Hua), the story revolves around the famous chef Neel and the happy-go-lucky girl Chahat and they're mad desire to destroy each other's families.

Bridal Dreams (Kaleerein), tells the tale of Meera Dhingra a free-spirited, independent woman who does not want to be well-groomed for her future husband. Things change when she meets Vivaan a rich business tycoon and a NRI from London.

Hailing from a middle-class family, Lakshmi's life is upended when she realises that her marriage to Rishi Oberoi, an industrialist's son, is a sham to keep his death at bay. Luck In My Fate is rumoured to air in March followed by This Is Fate in April.

Zee One which is the apple to Zee World's eye reportedly gets rights to the paranormal anthology series Fear Files in 2022.

Twinkle twinkle little star
Later in the year, there were reports that Star Life will be adding 10 new series to their lineup of which almost half remain in the air while the others float on the surface.

Now there's new list that was drafted and surprise surprise Illusions is the only show present from the previous list alongside new entries such as Broken Vows, The Homemaker and The Accidental Mayor.

Although there's no clue on what will happen to the shows previously announced. Here's some brief info about the new entries:

This one is a shocker apparently one of Life OK which was a former counterpart of Star Life is bringing their series to the channel with Broken Vows.

Broken Vows (Dil Se Di Dua...Saubhagyavati Bhava?) tells the story of Jahnvi whose involved in an abusive marriage with business tycoon Viraj who portrays different characters in and out of the relationship.

Set in a small village in Bihar, The Accidental Mayor (Nimki Mukhiya) deals with the life of Nimki, a carefree, materialistic girl who accidentally becomes the Mukhiya (chief) of the village. Nimki is mad about cinema, a dreamer and unaware of the darkness of the world.

The Homemaker (Anupamaa) Anupamaa, who parts with her ambitions and goals in a bid to raise her family, feels dejected when she fails to get any credit for her sacrifices and trials. She then decides to live on her own terms.

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Truth Seeking Questions: Why Did Openview Become Indianview And What To Observe About The Offering On eExtra? + Upcoming Shows For eReality

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Openview: "Where did we go wrong?"

Telenovelas has always been present on this platform. It wasn't as prominent as it appears to be before most of them were repeats from DStv ranging from Telemundo, Azteca TV and Globo.

Now it seems like the main focus is to incorporate content that can be uploaded to eVOD as seen with those Indian series on eExtra. Aside from that, eMedia doesn't want to acknowledged as a DStv+.

The Indian offering continues its domination on eExtra but there's reasons why they haven't parted ways as yet. Aside from having a loyal fanbase there's not much alternatives.

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The matter regarding Telemundo and Azteca have been cleared but with Globo the reasons go deeper. M-Net provided funds to get Brazilian shows in English and just like K-TV viewers found other alternatives.

In the end, what option is left for them aside from Korean and Turkish shows. It doesn't seem like they plan to bring those DStv repeats unless they were able to add it onto eVOD.

In other news: eExtra is set to welcome three series Die Put, High Society Scandal and Vishkanya. Other rumoured titles for the channel include Bullets And Bloods and Kindred Hearts.

What to learn from eExtra's Bollywood block?

Aside from the fact that 95% of the content comes from Zee TV with the channel distributing The Heir a few days after its supplier's rival brand Zee One. The lineup has seemingly became thematic.

Similar to the other Indian channels, eExtra has given a persona to each timeslot. The first slot is for the average, the second is reserved for Zee World and the last is for the paranormal.

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Call in the troops, eReality has something to say:

eReality happens to be the most popular reality channel in South Africa asidpe of being in the Top 10 channels in the market. The brand has invested time in several titles part of which may have been seen on DStv.

WAGS, this show features the fabulous lives of the wives and girlfriends of professional athletes.

Who Shot Biggie & Tupac?, a two-hour investigative special that probes the unsolved murders of rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, from Critical Content.

Kevin Hart: What The Fit the titular character teams up with celebrity friends and YouTube stars each week as they attempt to master a different trending and sometimes ridiculous workout routine.

Fear Thy Neighbor - documenting a series of crimes in which neighbours take their quarrels too far, as their feuds end in violence and even murder.

Also joining the lineup is OJ Simpson's Case, Killer Couples, Christmas Cook Book and Prankster.

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COVID-19: Marcus Lamb, Founder Of Daystar TV That Opposed COVID-19 Vaccines Has Passed Away + BVN Has Been Restored In Africa, Could It Return To DStv?

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The founder of a global evangelical Christian television network who publicly opposed Covid-19 vaccines has died weeks after he contracted the virus.

The death of 64-year-old Marcus Lamb, the founder and president of the Texas-based Daystar Television Network, was announced Tuesday in a tweet by the conservative network.

"It's with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television Network, went home to be with the Lord this morning. The family asks that their privacy be respected as they grieve this difficult loss. Please continue to lift them up in prayer."

— Daystar Television (@Daystar) November 30, 2021

Lamb has publicly opposed the available coronavirus vaccines and has instead promoted unproven Covid-19 treatments, Media Matters reported.

"There's no doubt in my mind that this is a spiritual attack from the enemy," Lamb's son Jonathan said about his father's battle with Covid-19 during a broadcast on November 23, Religion News Service reported.

The son added, "As much as my parents have gone on here to kind of inform everyone about everything going on to the pandemic and some of the ways to treat Covid — there's no doubt that the enemy is not happy about that. And he's doing everything he can to take down my Dad.

Marcus Lamb joins a growing list of conservative, anti-vaccine media personalities to have died as a result of COVID-19.

Radio hosts and coronavirus vaccine critics Bob Enyart, Dick Farrel, Phil Valentine, and Marc Bernier all died this year after their battles with the Covid-19.

Other high-profile anti-vaccine advocates to have died this year from the coronavirus include: former CIA officer and conspiracy theorist Robert David Steele, anti-mask rally organiser Caleb Wallace, and South Carolina GOP conservative leader Pressley Stutts.

BVN RETURNS TO ASTRA 4A SATELLITES

BVN returned from 25 October 2021 via the
Astra 4A satellites (for the middle and South Africa) found an alternative to the SES-5 (stopped on May 1, 2021). "This technology on the Astra 4a was possible as less bandwidth was used for broadcast without a loss of quality."

Unfortunately, the owners had to distribute BVN on few satellites and affected markets had to resort to streaming in order to find these shows.

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(UPDATED) New Series Alert: Vishkanya: Blue Venom Girl And High Society Scandal Coming In 2022 To eExtra

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eMedia seems to have 2022 covered with the launches of Droom Velore and the linear debut of Die Put. Not only that, the brand apparently acquired two more series for eExtra, Vishkanya and High Society Scandal.

Hailing from India, Vishkanya tells the story of Aparajita who has been brought up under her mother's thumb and is unaware that she is a 'vishkanya'. She is not allowed to leave her house but Malay, their neighbour's son, gets smitten with her.

Aishwarya Khare and Vin Rana take up the lead roles in the paranormal drama from &TV.

A leaked scandal involving a woman being deceived by her wealthy in- laws, shakes Korean high society to its core.

The series stars Choi Jung-yoon, Lee Joong-moon, Kang Seong-min, Seo Eun-chae and Lim Seong-eon and consists of 119 episodes.

High Society Scandal is set to replace Two Women from 17 January except its occupying the timeslot of The Girl Named Feriha which is 14:05 while Vishkanya airs 21 January replacing Naagin at 16:45.

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International Educational And Entertainment Programme National Geographic Kids Coming To Africa In 2022

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Geographic Kids Africa, which focuses on developing local content surrounding the environment, conservation, and associated topics important to children and their communities. The project aims to inspire and promote behaviour change in its audiences. To protect the world in which they live through engendering a deeper understanding of the natural environment.

The undertaking includes a 26-part television series to be shot primarily in East Africa but with additional filming in West and Southern Africa. The series will be produced by The Walt Disney Company, in association with Kenya-based WildlifeDirect. WildlifeDirect will collaborate on research and creative approaches. National Geographic Kids Africa will air across the continent on National Geographic Wild. It will extend into engaging digital platforms that further explore biodiversity, wildlife and the natural world, and the threats and challenges experienced.

Extending the reach of the National Geographic Kids Africa initiative further, a community outreach project will be launched by implementation partner WildlifeDirect across East Africa, aiming to encourage learners from 200 schools to make a lasting impact on the conservation of species-rich landscapes. By investing in knowledge and skills, through tools such as conservation hubs, educational resources, bespoke educator training and more, the outreach program aims to develop a passionate community of young explorers with the fascination and desire to protect their continent and their world.

National Geographic Kids Africa will be produced entirely in Africa by African storytellers. The stories, leadership and expertise of African conservationists and communities will be prominently featured.

The US Department of State, US Embassies, and local partners in Africa will enhance this initiative through multiple academic, cultural, and professional exchanges. The Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ people-to-people exchange programs will support professional development and skills sharing across sectors, including conservation, the creative industries, tourism and sustainable practices. Exchange programs create lasting connections and harness attention on conservation and the importance of protecting the natural world. The Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs will continue to lead diplomatic efforts to expand and strengthen policy and programs to conserve and protect nature.

Christine Service, General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa, adds:

“For over 133 years, the core mission of National Geographic has been to ignite the explorer in everyone through thought-provoking, fact-based storytelling from scientists, explorers, photographers and filmmakers. This initiative will bring children from across the continent into the conversation and, in doing so, energize the next generation of environmental advocates through this innovative and engaging programme.”

Says Dr Paula Kahumbu, CEO of WildlifeDirect:

“We are deeply humbled and proud to be working with some of the world’s greatest institutions, the US Department of State, USAID, Disney and National Geographic, to transform conservation outcomes in Africa by inspiring people in Africa and around the world through the authentic voices of Africa's young heroes. This series is a first in so many ways, not least the unique partnership but also because of outreach efforts which will deliver a positive impact on nature across the region.”

In addition to amplifying local voices around conservation, the National Geographic Kids Africa initiative supports vital policy goals in addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. US climate and conservation diplomacy aspires to realize economic growth, energy security, and a healthy planet. The loss of nature and her gifts affect all people, and bold action to tackle these twin crises is more urgent than ever.
By engaging the next generation, National Geographic Kids Africa is a critical part of this effort. The series will tell the story of forward-thinking climate and conservation action in inspiring ways. It will highlight the work of African children across the continent and encourage others in Africa to make a difference in their way.

Says Matthew Lussenhop, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State:

“A key element of our charge is to address the environmental, social, political, and economic challenges we all face. We look forward to enhancing this important initiative with people-to-people exchanges to inspire and connect the next generation of conservationists, filmmakers and leaders in Africa who will create lasting change to protect their natural environment. This partnership represents an innovative way forward to address some of the most pressing issues of our time.”

USAID’s conservation programming plays a critical role in ensuring the world’s most vulnerable people can secure their health and well-being while managing and conserving their natural wealth. Through partnerships with governments, communities, and the private sector in 60 countries, USAID works to protect biological systems and improve the lives of people who depend on them. These conservation activities also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage. USAID’s nature-based solutions are building people’s resilience, priority ecosystems, and economies to climate change.

Says Karl Fickenscher, Acting Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI), USAID:

“National Geographic Kids Africa embodies USAID's new vision for global development that combines working together with our US State Department colleagues, our private sector partner, The Walt Disney Company, and our local Kenyan partner WildlifeDirect. We could not be prouder to stand alongside them, and perhaps most importantly, alongside the students, young environmentalists, and kids from communities across Africa, who will work to protect and conserve the world around them— today and in the future.”

The goal is partnering with African filmmakers to tell African stories around conservation and environmental themes to reach African and global audiences. In addition, National Geographic Kids Africa will further advance The Walt Disney Company’s longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, which goes back to its founding more than 90 years ago. Walt Disney himself said that: “conservation isn’t just the business of a few people. It’s a matter that concerns all of us.” National Geographic Kids Africa is another way The Walt Disney Company focuses on helping to protect the planet.
Currently, in pre-production, the National Geographic Kids Africa programme is set for a mid-to-late 2022 rollout across Africa.

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Insidus: Entertainment Inside Us

#WeAreDrama: Zee World Left Out Some Content During The MultiChoice Group Showcase + A New Drafted List Of Programs Coming To Star Life

Truth Seeking Questions: Why Did Openview Become Indianview And What To Observe About The Offering On eExtra? + Upcoming Shows For eReality

COVID-19: Marcus Lamb, Founder Of Daystar TV That Opposed COVID-19 Vaccines Has Passed Away + BVN Has Been Restored In Africa, Could It Return To DStv?

(UPDATED) New Series Alert: Vishkanya: Blue Venom Girl And High Society Scandal Coming In 2022 To eExtra

International Educational And Entertainment Programme National Geographic Kids Coming To Africa In 2022

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