RUMOUR: eToonz, eMovies, eMovies Extra And eExtra Remain On DStv

In March, MultiChoice planned to eliminate the 4 e.tv channels and leave each customer with 1 replacement (DreamWorks - Compact, KIX - Access and PBS Kids - Easyview). The news recieved major backlash with others opting for Openview when the channels go off air as they weren't satisfied with the offering on DStv.

eMedia Investments which serves as the parent company for these brands filed a court application to determine whether these channels are worth saving with MultiChoice carrying the channels for another 2 months due to this legal battle.

 

A lot of punches were thrown on both ends with eMedia accusing MultiChoice of being "anti-competitive" while MultiChoice reprimanded eMedia for its failure to reduce the level of repetition and lack of local content.

eMedia went on to say MultiChoice covered up the recent confrontation by stating the demise of e.tv's channels were mutual while MultiChoice stated they were removing them for three yet-to-be launched SABC channels.

There's been lots of silence of course MultiChoice seems to be adding more and more channels like the already mentioned KIX and PBS Kids which had their launch date moved from March to May 31st on top of losing a couple of channels like Lifetime and ITV Networks.

 

Through a conversation a user asked right after MultiChoice answered in regard to ITV Networks, why they're so hesitant to let go of these channels and they had this to say:

Not to worry as DStv opted to renew their contract with eMedia meaning that we will no longer cancel the eMedia channels.

This is a sigh of relief if the information provided is as accurate as they mentioned. MultiChoice had a tendency of spreading misinformation but if this happens to be true then its a major win for consumers who've grown accustomed to their selection of movies and telenovelas - of course I do wonder if there's more to this deal like eVOD or another e.tv channel which I highly doubt.

 

MultiChoice is expected to lose more channels in the near future and as they always say they'll always be linear channels or in figurative terms there's plenty of fish in the sea but as eMedia mentioned how is anyone sure it would be replaced.

Due to the rise of streamers, you don't see a lot of premium international channels with large gaps available in the 120 section with more gaps expected should MultiChoice not seek alternatives.

If these channels are remaining it would be a win to all DStv customers or at least for those below Compact which are Family and Access customers which will see more options in films or Easyview customers that is just like 2020 Access that inherited one kids brand after another.

Primetime War: e.tv's Dokter Ali, Fenix, And Droomvelore Clash With kykNET's In Die Ysterhand Se Greep And Kind Van Die Noodlot

As eMedia's rivalry with MultiChoice escalated regarding the carriage of their 4 e.tv channels which are set to go off air soon. The rivalry is about to get even bigger with the launch of kykNET's two primetime dramas: In Die Ysterhand Se Greep And Kind Van Die Noodlot.

From Monday 4 July, the two dramas will be broadcast four days a week. In Die Ysterhand Se Greep will be on the box on Mondays to Thursdays at 17:30 and Kind Van Die Noodlot Mondays to Thursdays at 20:00. The captivating plot, action and romance in the hour-long episodes of these two series will keep viewers glued.

 

 

Interesting enough, Droomvelore currently seen on e.tv clashes with In Die Ysterhand Se Greep while Dokter Ali and Fenix get half of the pie with Kind Van Die Noodlot.

The rivalry continues on weekends but each show exchanges roles. In Die Ysterhand Se Greep on kykNET & Kie airs at 10:00 with Dokter Ali coming in 5 minutes early at 9:55 on eExtra with Kind Van Die Noodlot on kykNET & Kie coming in at 14:00 with Droomvelore arriving late by an hour and 20 minutes being 15:20.

 

In other developments for kykNET & Kie audiences
The ever-popular soapie Suidooster stays in the same time slot, weekdays at 18:30, followed by the news in Afrikaans at 19:00.

Dr. Darren Green and his experts will continue to inform viewers in Medical on Mondays at 21:30 and give tips on a variety of medical conditions.

After four years, we greet the inspiring presenters of Between Us - Tracey Lange, Zelda le Grange, Kay Karriem, Success Lekabe and Ingrid Jones. The last episode of this beloved talk show will air on June 30 at 8 p.m.

 

 

Kô, let's talk, or KLOP !, kykNET & kie's talk show presented by Heindrich Wyngaard, moves from Wednesdays at 20:30 to Sundays at 19:30. This means that the current repeat slot on a Sunday will be the program's new broadcast time.

The popular gospel-and-talk show Choirs with Jonathan Rubain will still be broadcast on Sundays at 18:00, after which viewers can move right to eNews.

 

Weekdays 'reruns of Binnelanders' tenth season move to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. Married to rugby's sixth season is still broadcast Mondays through Fridays at 9pm. All episodes of Egoli are available on Showmax and weekly omnibuses still show on Sundays at 07:30 - 10:00 on kykNET & kie.

These schedule changes are part of a major renewal at kykNET & kie (DStv channel 145), which will surprise viewers with more new locally produced programs later this year.

New Series Alert: When Love Burns And The Virgin Of The Street Coming Soon To St Novelas

With the continuous success of telenovelas, here at Insidus hope to promote brands big and small so we look to competitors that offer similar entertainment and with our hardwork spread the word of these programs.

Bringing us to St Novelas, StarSat's hub for telenovelas since the pandemic most of their attention has been spent on these programs I mean who wouldn't mind binge watching romcoms.

As seen across several outlets, St Novelas has acquired rights to the Venezuelan drama The Virgin Of The Street (La Virgen De La Calle) and Phillipine drama When Love Burns (Init Sa Magdamag).

 

 

Based on the telenovela Juana La Virgen (Jane The Virgin), The Virgin Of The Street follows Mauricio Vega, director of the magazine La verdad desperate for a son and heir, and he and his wife decide to use the services of a surrogate mother. Unfortunately, in the hospital the name of the surrogate is confused with that of Juana, a young student. Juana is artificially inseminated with Mauricio's semen. Juana starts work at "La verdad" and the two fall in love.

The series stars María Gabriela as Juana, Juan Pablo Llano as Mauricio Vega, Caridad Canelón as Azucena Pérez, Marjorie Magri as Desirée Rojas and Rosanna Zanetti as Carlota Rivas.

 

When Love Burns follows Tupe an aspiring doctor who gets falsely accused as being involved in the corrupt activities of his government official associated father, wrecking his relationship with Rita. Years after Tupe’s apparent disappearance, Rita finds a new love in Peterson, who credits her for becoming a changed man as he pursues political office.

 

The series stars Gerald Anderson as Dr. Christopher "Tupe" Salcedo, Yam Concepcion as Cong and Rita Macatangay-Alvarez as Peterson Alvarez.

The Virgin of The Street airs 30 May at 21:30 while When Love Burns airs 8 June at 20:40 on St Novelas E Plus.

Brangelina Heads To TNT Africa In The Classic Mr. And Mrs. Smith, Cartoon Network Goes Full D.C. With CN Movies Joining Them Are Aquaman And The Teen Titans And Finally Boomerang With Cartoonito Africa Welcome A Brand New Series - June 2022 Highlights

TNT:

AEW: Double Or Nothing
Double or Nothing is considered All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) marquee event, having first been held in 2019, which was the promotion's first pay-per-view (PPV) produced. It is held annually around Memorial Day and is one of AEW's "Big Four" PPVs, which includes All Out, Full Gear, and Revolution, their four biggest shows produced quarterly.

The event airs Sunday, 5 June at 11:40 CAT, only 1 week after the live US PPV.

TNT Original Movie - Young Love
Harper enters high school and sparks a relationship with her brother's best friend, Tilly. While Harper deals with social blowback, the older Tilly is congratulated, setting up a very modern love story in the age of Time's Up and Me Too.

 

 

Other developments include Mr. And Mrs. Smith for Crime & Family while Fan Month is on Scott Adkins.

Cartoon Network:

Aquaman: King Of Atlantis
Aquaman finally becomes king of Atlantis, but he has never ruled before. He begins to learn the ropes of kingdom administration with the help of his advisers, Vulko, a scholar, and Mera, a water- wielding warrior.

Lego Batman: Family Matters
After recently foiling the schemes of Solomon Grundy, Batman heads off to his company Wayne Enterprises in his civilian identity where his employees discuss a new AI system named Brother Eye. While Bruce likes the idea of the system's OMAC drones doing work for others, he later dismisses the system as he goes home.

 

 

Lego Shazam!: Magic And Monsters
A hero known as Shazam has made his debut and is attracting the attention of the media for his sudden arrival and polite mannerisms. Unbeknownst to the public, he is actually a young orphan boy named Billy Batson. Superman is ordered to do a report on the farm market of Metropolis when he encounters the Monster Society of Evil when they attempt to steal food for their master Mister Mind, though he eventually calls upon Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Green Lantern for help.

New episodes of Teen Titans GO! and Summer Camp Island.

Boomerang:

Akissi - NEW SERIES
In 2021, France Télévisions and WarnerMedia were co-financing an animated special based on publishing property Akissi, which centres on a mischievous girl growing up in Ivory Coast.

 

 

Scooby-Doo! Chill Out
On a climbing expedition in the Himalayas, Professor Jeffries is led by his Sherpa, Pemba, to a high point on a mountain using an ancient tablet. Jeffries is out looking for the Abominable Snowman, who lives in the mountains. He's convinced that the Snowman lives close by, but Pemba tells him he won't lead Jeffries anymore, as it would be intruding on the territory of the Abominable Snowman. Jeffries, who seems to care about the Snowman over their safety, decides to cut the rope and continue. As soon as Jeffries fades from view, Pemba sees the outline of a large creature in front of him.

 

Tweety's High Flying Adventure
On 2 October, when Colonel Rimfire, at the Looney Club in London, announces about his beliefs that cats are the most intelligent, musical animals (after his many plans were foiled by Cool Cat), Granny, hoping to raise money for a nearby children's park, makes a wager that her Tweety can fly around the world in 80 days, collecting the pawprints of 80 cats in the process.

Legend Of Spark - NEW SERIES
Legends Of Spark is a brand new show from the creators of Super Wings. Spark works as a repair car, but his dream is to become a racer. One day, he discovers a launcher and his dream becomes within reach.

New episodes of Looney Tunes Cartoons

Roundups #60: George Of The Jungle Coming Soon To DreamWorks Africa, Season Finale Alert For Star Life Plus New Series Unspoken Bonds And Musiekpaniek Returns For The Seventh Season On VIA

Watch out for that tree

This animated series spreads its wings or in jungle terms branch mighty fast, from SABC 3 to eToonz which are locals to well renowned brand like DreamWorks home to award-winning content. The King Of The Jungle holds a huge responsibility on his hands.

Inspired by the story of Tarzan, George Of The Jungle follows the adventures of the jungle dweller and his friends Ape and Magnolia, female companion Ursula and pet bird and elephant Tookie and Chep.

 

Until further notice: eToonz is expected to cease transmission on the DStv platform by the end of June as MultiChoice couldn't reach an agreement with eMedia that took them to court regarding the channel alongside eMovies, eMovies Extra and eExtra.

Star Life launching another remake

During the week, it was reported that My Desire a spinoff to This Is Love is coming to Star Life within the next month but from sources statements it looks like that won't be only new series joining the lineup.

Apparently the Hindi adaptation of Star Jalsha's Sanjher Baati titled Unspoken Bonds (Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha) starring Vijayendra Kumeria, Richa Rathore and Narayani Shastri is set to replace A New Life from June 13th.

Here's a short description about the show:

 

 

The story begins with Darsh Rawal receiving an award for his photographic skills at an event in Paris. Despite being deprived of his eyesight, Darsh possesses amazing photography skills. He can sense and visualize the complete world through his mind, and never lets his disability bring him down. But soon, his mother Rajvi becomes concerned about his marriage. Elsewhere in Dwarka, Nandini Rawal prepares for her sister Bansuri's marriage but is caught in a storm near the sea harbor. Darsh risks his life and saves Nandini.

Musiekpaniek gets another season

Musiekpaniek is a fun-filled game show in which a local musician and their superfans join our presenter in studio to test their music trivia. Hosted by Carla Mackenzie.

Season 7 is expected to air from 20:00 from 1st July.

 

In other developments, MultiChoice delayed the launch of the rumoured VIA duplicate while eMedia will be rolling out the second season of Die Kontrak which serves as a competitor to Musiekpaniek.