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National Geographic Reportedly Closing Down In The UK And Possibly The Rest Of The World

After 24 years, National Geographic and possibly National Geographic Wild end their run in the UK as The Walt Disney Company moves further content to their streaming service Disney+ as direct-to-consumer business is the company's top priority.

According to a source from Digital Spy, there's currently discussion between Sky and Virgin with The Walt Disney Company over switching to a new feed. As of right now, National Geographic is expected to migrate onto Disney+ next month.

Still no confirmation if this includes National Geographic Wild but it seems very likely.

Last year, it was reported National Geographic production hub in the UK had been aligned with Disney EMEA. This only increased suspicion for the brand's possible demise for viewers in that region.

Aside from that, their linear offering in the main market has seen a decline in households with all brands losing between 7-10 million consumers as Disney+ viewership skyrocketed.

Internationally, The Walt Disney Company has closed down several FOX and Disney Channels in phases and the UK will supposedly be the first to close National Geographic.

In EMEA, the channel(s) will likely close down by the end of 2023 or sometime in 2024. Something to mention about this market is that they usually target the A before the EME.

Disney XD closed down in Africa by September 2020 and the rest of Europe followed by the end of 2020. FOX closed down a year after the channel with other parts of Europe packing the channel for now.

It's likely that Disney Channel and National Geographic will close down in Africa before the rest of Europe. Disney+ is launching in South Africa later in the year and rollout in more markets overtime and 2024 gives them plenty of time to expand their reach.

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Telemundo Africa Debuts The Much Anticipated Medical Drama Nurses, Major Blows On SABC 3 As The Telenovela Bonanza Comes To An End And Novela Magic Broadcasts A Repeat Of Ajoche

Telemundo becomes a medical center

Several weeks ago, I unveiled a set of programming for the channel and Nurses is the second show to make the list. Can't say I'm entirely surprised as a portion of their lineup can be predictable at times.

María Clara González works as head of nurses in one of the most recognized hospitals in the city: the Santa Rosa. Life would seem to smile at her were it not for the monotony into which her marriage with Román has fallen, with whom she has two children.

The series was produced by RCN Television the same company that brought Law Of The Heart last year and also in charge of the upcoming series set to air on the channel Coffee With A Woman's Fragrance.

The series airs daily at 22:00 CAT from 15 February replacing 100 Days To Fall In Love.

The Soapy FanFest is over for now

Last year, S3 unveiled another design for their brand and invested in more international content. At the time, the SABC had stated that there were uncertain if these new changes will have a positive effect.

So far none of their efforts seemed to be working out. Through 2021 ratings stats you can clearly see that viewers aren't paying much attention to the primetime offering aside from The Estate which is likely a gonner.

S3 also offered two telenovelas Orphan Of The Nation and The Red Room both of which are being seem to be sharing the same casket as the local drama as both slots will soon be occupied by sitcoms.

The Red Room concludes next week Tuesday with Jim Carrey's comedy drama Kidding taking up the space. The series follows follows Jeff Piccirillo, aka beloved children's television presenter Mr. Pickles, appreciated by children and parents alike.

We've got some more African telenovelas coming up

Novela Magic, Africa's first and only telenovela channel featuring content viewed on other M-Net channels in several markets is adding another series to their schedule in the coming weeks, Ajoche.

Produced for Africa Magic by young Nigerian producer Mr. James Omokwe, Ajoche opens up with the Idoma village of Ocholuje and the everyday business of palatial living. When the beloved wife of Ocholuje’s King Odaleko is brutally murdered while pregnant, his grief drives him to wipe out the entire neighboring land of Aboh in a genocidal massacre.

Ajoche features Big Brother alumni Bassey, Tokunbo Idowu (T-Boss) and Lilian Afegbai. Other cast members include industry veterans Hilda Dokubo, Femi Branch, William Benson, Lota Chukwu, and a host of others.

The first season airs daily at 21:00 from 11 January replacing Battleground.

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February 2022 On The Home Channel | New Series Alert: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Debuts On The Home Channel With The 10th Instalment Of Extreme Makeover Home Edition | Returning Shows And More

Finest Homes
NEW LOCAL SEASON 4
South African home design and architecture has truly come into its own; bland imitations have made way for modern masterpieces and character-filled design. The Home Channel, DStv channel 176, brings you a brand new season of Finest Homes, where we explore these creations, talking to the visionaries who are bringing them to life, as well as the people who live in them. Journey with us as we are taken through the spaces, showcasing architecture, interior design and personality. Discover valuable tips and ideas offered up by local experts, and recreate some of these looks in your own home.
14 February 2022 - 15 May 2022
Monday 16:00
Wednesday 20:00 (Priority Slots)
Thu 08:00 Fri 12:00 Sat 15:00 & 22:00 Sun 10:30 & 19:00

Extreme Makeover Home Edition
BRAND NEW SHOW 10
On Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Host Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his highly skilled design team set out to transform the lives of some of America’s most deserving families. From renovations to full builds, the team, along with a sea of local volunteers, will manage to do the impossible and build jaw dropping homes in a matter of five days!
14 February 2022 - 24 April 2022
Monday 20:00
Thursday 16:00 (Priority Slots)
Tue 08:00 Wed 12:00 Sat 08:30 Sun 07:00

George Clarke's Old House New Home
NEW SEASON 5
Britain has some of the most historic houses in the world; from Georgian Architecture to Victorian Art Deco, there are different architectural styles on every street. But the way houses were built years ago just doesn’t work for modern living. On Old House New Home, architect George Clarke gets under the skin of homes with history. In each episode, he’ll visit two homes and help the owners to unlock their full potential, create stylish solutions, and make them fit for 21st century living. Together they’ll make some critical choices on what to chuck and what to cherish, and teach us a thing or two about what modern styles work when you have an old house that you want to turn into a new home.
22 February 2022 - 11 March 2022
Tuesday 20:00
Friday 16:00 (Priority Slots)
Wed 08:00 Thu 12:00

Viewer favourites on re-run include Grow Cook Eat S1, Buying and Selling S6 and Ready Set Reno S2.

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The CW Home To Some Of The International Offering On M-Net Could Be On The Chopping Block As Owners Might Be Calling It Quits

In a surprise reveal, The Wall Street Journal reports WarnerMedia and ViacomCBS Inc. are “exploring a possible sale” for their joint-owned CW network.

According to the report, they are considering options of “a significant participation” or the total ownership of another entity, and WSJ reports Nexstar Media Group Inc. is “among the contenders.” Nexstar’s current portfolio is mainly local affiliated radio and television stations, but they are also partial owners of Food Network and online media such as Zap2it and The Hill.

According to the media, the conversations are "very advanced," but they could still fall apart, pointing out that Nexstar taking a majority share on the network seems to be the "most frequent scenario."

However, The Wall Street Journal points out that “there are other stakeholders” eager to face The CW, but talks with Nexstar seem to be the most advanced. In the previously stated scenario that seems the most likely, ViacomCBS and WarnerMedia would remain as “minority owners and would receive commitments to be the leading providers of network programs.”

Quoting "people familiar with the matter," revealing that internally The CW is not a profitable single streaming entity, but the programming created for it is where the money is for both companies. Several of the shows, like Riverdale, end up on Netflix once they wrap up their seasons, which results in a big paycheck, while others jump to HBO Max.

The CW was preceded on television by two other channels, UPN and The WB, who merged to become what we now know. The success shows on both networks preserved and continued to air on The CW in their early days, including 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, Smallville and Supernatural from The WB and America's Next Top Model, Veronica Mars, Ever ybody Hates Chris, & UPN Girlfriend, among others.

Perhaps two of the biggest blessings for The CW has a television presence, although they were The Vampire Diaries in 2009 and then Arrow of DC in 2012. The couple's first was co-created by Kevin Williamson of Dawson's Creek (a former hit of The WB) which would continue for eight seasons and more than 170 episodes, in addition to generating the derived series The Originals, which in turn would develop a drift, Legacies. These three combined shows became biggest hits for The CW with more than 320 episodes in total.

Arrow, on the other hand, was huge not only for The CW but also for the DC brand. The series would become the anchor of almost all DC Comics adaptations on television, resulting in the spin-off The Flash and related shows Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, Batwoman and Superman & Lois. As a whole, all of these were even known as "The Arrowverse."

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Bobby Flay Extends His Contract With Food Network, Joe Gatto Exits Impractical Jokers Due To Personal Issues And New Bleach Anime The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Debuts In October 2022

Food Network continues to be The Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay channel

The 56-year-old celebrity chef has signed an exclusive, new three-year contract with the network, Discovery Inc. confirmed in a statement last year:

"I'm thrilled to extend my relationship with Food Network and Discovery," Flay said in the statement. "Although these talks to renew took a little longer than expected, the important thing is that both sides are happy that we can now build on an already rock-solid foundation. Stay tuned for some incredibly exciting new shows as I promise to take food and cooking to places we've never imagined before."

The Beat Bobby Flay has signed on to stay once his current, three-year contract expires at the end of 2021. In October, it was reported that he would be parting ways with Food Network after 27 years, after both parties could not agree on financial terms.

Though Flay's new paycheck remains undisclosed, he will develop new content for the culinary channel and elsewhere within the Discovery portfolio as part of the deal.

"We are thrilled to continue Bobby Flay's long standing relationship with Food Network. He captivates our audience with his incredible culinary skill, fierce competitive spirit and his trademark ability to share a deep passion for food," Courtney White, President of Food Network and Streaming Food Content for Discovery Inc., said in a statement. "Bobby generously invites viewers into his culinary world, sharing his #WeCook philosophy and inspiring everyone in the kitchen. Continuing this creative relationship with such an extraordinary talent is the perfect way to usher in the holidays."

Flay has been a longtime star on Food Network, making his debut in 1994 and co-hosting his own series, Grillin' & Chillin' , by 1996. Since then, the chef has hosted numerous hit shows — including Boy Meets Grill, Beat Bobby Flay, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Brunch @ Bobby's, and Iron Chef America.

Impractical Jokers is losing a member

In December 2021, actor and comedian Joe Gatto announced his departure from truTV's Impractical Jokers currently seen on Comedy Central citing personal issues as the reason for his exit.

Joe Gatto was one of the initial members of the hit camera show Impractical Jokers when it first began in 2011. It managed to span 9 seasons with a 10th one currently underway.

Of course, it hasn't been stated if Joe Gatto will make a cameo in the 10th season but he likely won't form part of the new season. All that is known for now is that Impractical Jokers will continue despite his absence.

After 11 years, we're getting more Bleach

In March 2020, Weekly Shōnen Jump and "Bleach 20th Anniversary Project & Tite Kubo New Project Presentation" livestream announced that the manga's last story arc, "Thousand-Year Blood War", will be given a new anime project.

In November 2021, it was announced that the new project would be an anime television series, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. The trailer and visual for the series were revealed last month.

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc is set to debut by October 2022. The series will continue from where the original ended with characters from the former series reprising their roles.

Bleach is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. It follows the adventures of the hotheaded teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who inherits his parents' destiny after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper.

The franchise continued to perform well commercially despite its cancellation back in 2012, and had over 120 million tankōbon volumes in circulation worldwide as of 2018, making it the eleventh best-selling manga in history.

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National Geographic Reportedly Closing Down In The UK And Possibly The Rest Of The World

Telemundo Africa Debuts The Much Anticipated Medical Drama Nurses, Major Blows On SABC 3 As The Telenovela Bonanza Comes To An End And Novela Magic Broadcasts A Repeat Of Ajoche

February 2022 On The Home Channel | New Series Alert: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Debuts On The Home Channel With The 10th Instalment Of Extreme Makeover Home Edition | Returning Shows And More

The CW Home To Some Of The International Offering On M-Net Could Be On The Chopping Block As Owners Might Be Calling It Quits

Bobby Flay Extends His Contract With Food Network, Joe Gatto Exits Impractical Jokers Due To Personal Issues And New Bleach Anime The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Debuts In October 2022

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