Roundups #62: PremiumFree Launched A Mobile App, Begeertes Will Also Be Made Available To eExtra And TLNovelas Africa Welcomes New Series No One Like You

PremiumFree goes digital

PremiumFree, a free-to-air satellite television by Africa XP which has been active in some parts of Africa from 2018 and last year in South Africa taking on the likes of eMedia's Openview platform had announced the launch of a mobile app.

Similar to the DStv app, its pretty much a carbon copy of the decoder offering a variety of channels with themes like hollywood movies, African movies and series, kids, telenovelas, sport, comedy, lifestyle, documentaries, faith and education.

 

 

PremiumFree is one of the only free-to-air brands in South Africa to offer a mobile app as South Africa as eMedia Investments has yet to launch such for the Openview platform but will likely leverage eVOD for a portion of that platform.

Back so soon

Just as you thought ePlesier would balance out the load of repeats amongst channels eMedia proved otherwise as a repeat of Begeertes makes its way to eExtra as a replacement to the third season of Doodsondes with fourth coming in August.

 

Ferhat a cold-blooded, emotionless and cruel man who is a shooter for his uncle and has a wounded past.Asli, is a naive female doctor who wishes to serve humanity. An unforgettable love will be experienced with these two contrasting characters.

The series airs 10 June at 11:30 on weekdays unfortunately only Openview and StarSat consumers will be able to view this content while DStv customers are welcome to stream it on eVOD.

An untimely fate

TLNovelas has picked up rights to the comedy drama No One Like You which is based on the Chilean drama Amores De Mercado which Telemundo also did a remake known as Quien Es Quien (If Only I Were You).

 

 

TLNovelas had also confirmed the launches of the second and final instalment of the Overcoming franchise Overcoming Heartbreak and Overcoming The Past but from the looks of it being viewers will have to wait a while longer for the series No One Like You.

Antonio, who currently works as a waiter, is known by everyone in the neighborhood as Toño. He likes to sing, dance and enjoy life. He dropped out of high school and likes to seduce women, without even thinking about falling in love with one of them and settling down. Toño goes buy a piece of costume jewelry as a birthday present for his mother. As he crosses an avenue, he stops for a moment and is strongly impressed to find a man who looks just like him. The man (Ricardo) looks at him just as impressed and none of them hears the horn of a speeding van that manages to avoid Toño but not Ricardo who is knocked unconscious. Toño is shocked as an ambulance arrives and takes the man away.

From this moment on, Ricardo's and Toño's lives utterly change, turning their world upside down.

No One Like You airs July 2nd at 16:30 CAT.

India Possibly Replacing Korea On eExtra As The Channel Loads Up On Bollywood Series

Last month, MultiChoice decided to to axe eExtra alongside eToonz, eMovies and eMovies Extra. Meaning viewers without an Openview will miss out on the bulk of content coming to the channels and with eExtra's case eVOD.

Also announced last month was the launch of four series: Kindred Hearts and Twist Of Fate from Zee World alongside new seasons of Till The End Of Time and supernatant horror Naagin which again DStv customers will miss out on.

 

 

Twist Of Fate is set to come on weekdays at 15:35 from 27 June with Till The End Of Time taking up a 25 minute timeslot at 16:25 with Kindred Hearts at 16:50 and the fifth season of Naagin at 17:40. So where does that leave High Society Scandal?

High Society Scandal is a Korean drama which follows the scandalous lives of the rich and wealthy. In this scenario, you meet a woman known as Hanna that has to deal with her mother-in-law brutality such as the prevention of pregnancy with birth control or keeping her away from her real mother with a kidnapper posing as her mother.

High Society Scandal is currently on every weekday at 14:05 with repeats at 17:35 and 05:00 and on eXposed. Repeats haven't been fortunate with these kinds of programs due to the channel's increased focus to Turkish and Bollywood dramas and this new development raises concerns.

 

 

High Society Scandal will end amidst these changes and interesting enough Naagin takes up the space of 17:35 which will now be 17:40 which is 50 minutes close to Elif and not long ago The Heir ripped it away from 23:00.

All the more reasons to believe that eMedia is distancing themselves from Korea or at least for eExtra.

As mentioned, eXposed is a male counterpart of the current eReality channel infused with international dramas has been offering reruns to High Society Scandal so perhaps Korea will be moving to the channel as it has all the themes of eXposed which is drama, power and corruption.

eMedia Updates: The Goldbergs Return For A Second Season On e.tv Alongside Die Put On eVOD With A Launch Date Possibly Revealed On eExtra And eVOD Unveils The Trailer For Their Sixth Local Movie Titled The Umbrella Men

Don't miss the final episode of Modern Family

Modern Family: The Finale is a two part special for the family sitcom as it draws to a close. The finale drew close to 8 million viewers in 2019 and viewers on e.tv will get to the final episode this Sunday as the channel makes room for a new season of The Goldbergs.

On the season premiere, there's an episode titled Love Is A Mixtape where Adam makes a mixtape for Dana, Beverly sees it and assumes it's for her. Not wanting to disappoint his girlfriend or his mom, he gives Dana the same tape, but Dana hears it when Beverly picks her and Adam up from a movie date. This ultimately lands Adam into trouble with both Beverly and Dana.

 

You can find out more about the premiere on Sunday at 19:30 from 12 June.

A new season of Die Put is now on eVOD

The season finale to the 1st season of Die Put was met with blackout on DStv as eExtra alongside the other e.tv channels were scrapped at the last minute leaving consumers with a cliffhanger.

eMedia Investments was distraught about the whole issue and couldn't inform the public on time. As mentioned across several media pages, viewers are encouraged to stream the last episode on eVOD and get Openview if they wish to see their favourite shows.

Those who stay aboard DStv without eVOD or Openview will have to wait for all the upcoming shows from eExtra and eVOD particularly the Turkish to made available on e.tv.

 

 

The first 10 episodes to the second season of Die Put is currently streaming on eVOD with eExtra likely to air it by the 25 August replacing Die Binnekring which coincides with the new season of Doodsondes which is set to replace Droomvelore on e.tv.

More local movies on eVOD

The streaming platform managed to round up their local slate with 5 originals films as eMedia plans to spend R100 million in local content. One of their projects, is set to launch on the platform by June is a crime film titled The Umbrella Men.

 

Jerome returns to Cape Town to bury his father. He is surprised to loom that his father is left him and his jazz club (The Goema) and the club's monstrel troupe - The Umbrella Men. Just as he is getting used to the idea of owning a club. Jerome discovers the bank is foreclosing the club, unless he can come up with a million rand cash within 14 days.

The film stars Keenan Arrison, Bronte Snell, Jacques De Silva and many more.

CBS Reality Africa Dwells Into The Life Of A Police Officer In This Four Part Series While CBS Justice Africa Continues Their Investigation Into A Killer's Mind - July 2022 Highlights

CBS Reality:

INSIDE THE FORCE: 24/7
Season 1
Channel Premiere
Thursdays and Fridays at 21:35, from 7th to 15th July. Repeated weekends at 20:40 and 01:00, from 9th to 17th July.

This new four part series goes deep inside West Parade nick, Lincolnshire’s busiest police station.  The series follows the different layers of the force as in-the-moment decisions are made and the police react.  The station is home to over 180 officers who look after a city of nearly two hundred thousand but they are the country’s least funded force.  This series goes behind the station doors, from the custody suite and the over stretched response officers to the force control room and the investigation teams. 

RANDOM BREATH TEST
Season 14
Channel Premiere
Weekdays at 11:10, 14:50 and 00:10, from 18th July to 5th August. Repeated weekends, triple bill, at 06:00, from 21st August to 4th September.

 

 

RBT is a high velocity observational documentary series that takes viewers straight onto Police frontlines in their never ending battle to stop the dangers posed by drivers who continue to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

We follow hard working and dedicated Police Officers across the length and breadth of Victoria as they come face to face with the often harrowing dangers posed by these drivers.
We’ll witness all the drama and frustration that our police deal with day in and day out as they confront drivers who’ve either had too much to drink or are under the influence of illicit drugs.
Will they be under .05, negative or under arrest?

CBS Justice:

DESCENT OF A SERIAL KILLER
Season 1 Episodes 1-5
Channel Premiere
Sundays at 20:00 from 3rd until 31st July.

“Descent of a Serial Killer” examines the killer’s path from childhood or early teens when worrying traits first come to the fore, the gradual pushing of boundaries and the disintegration of personal morality, and the culmination to murder or multiple murders.

The series is headed up by former FBI Agent, leading Psychological Criminologist, and specialist in evidence-based profiling, Dr Bryanna Fox. Fox will identify and explore behavioural red flags which are concerning when analysed individually, but when combined, they can potentially create a deadly path.

 

 

Throughout the series, Dr Bryanna Fox will be joined by a range of contributors who will provide the fascinating factual details and evidence from each case leading to the question: could these serial killers have been stopped earlier.

BLOODLINE DETECTIVES
Season 2
Channel Premiere
Weeknights at 19:00 from 4th until 29th July.

In the same way that DNA profiling fundamentally changed Forensic Science, Familial DNA testing is supercharging DNA Profiling. It is the forensic revolution that is seeing cold cases solved all over the world and Bloodline Detectives explores and tells the stories of some of the most extraordinary cases solved to date.

Using witness testimony, new interviews, archive footage and dramatic reconstructions, Bloodline Detectives is a compelling and highly watchable series which reveals a new and dynamic form of crime fighting.

 

SNAPPED: KILLER COUPLES
Season 13
Channel Premiere
Weeknights at 19:00 from 4th until 29th July.

“Snapped: Killer Couples” is a gripping series that features couples whose passion drove them to commit terrible criminal acts. Through re-creations and first-hand accounts, each episode delves into the stories behind the couples’ romance, how their relationship evolved once love transformed into manipulation and what ultimately drove them to commit crimes. From teenage couple who embark on a multi-state crime spree to lesbian lovers who stop at nothing to eliminate one of their husbands; viewers are given unprecedented access into these relationships.

DStv Highlights: Mpuma Kapa TV Ramps Up A Set Of Local Programs, Pastor's Wives Renewed For A Third Season On Honey And MultiChoice FY22 Results Have A Release Date

Here are some developments at Mpuma Kapa TV

Mpuma Kapa TV is Eastern Cape based channel with their life mission being serving the people of the province with the content they relate to. While some other channels chose to live under a rock they continue to expand their offering.

Here's a bunch of stuff confirmed for the brand:
- Nobathembu Kani became Account Executive for the channel. She used to work as an Internal Sales Executive at the SABC Group Sales and Content Producer for The Morning Show for Umhlobo Wenele FM.
- Chase 4 Change: introducing young female general commander working to combat youth substance abuse in her community by using cutting edge technology to bust drug dealers. Premieres 7 June.
 

- The Note: troubled teen to a young couple takes his life as a result of socio-economic issues in his community and gender based violence in his home. Premieres 10 June.

Pastor's Wives is back on HONEY

HONEY is Africa's first and only Pan-African channel serving up a mixture of factual and other reality based content. The channel was said available to DStv Access customers a month ago meaning viewers are getting first hand experience.

From Friday 15 July, the channel welcomes back the reality series Pastor's Wives at the 4pm timeslot. 

Pastors are often in the spotlight, but in this show, we meet the charismatic women holding it all together in their religious households. We follow them and get to see how unconventionally they live their lives. We also get to witness the dramatic situations they may find themselves in when the pastors’ wives clash. 

 

 

MultiChoice FY22 annual results

Every year, MultiChoice just like most other companies release stats regarding the progress of the business some good some bad while others like finances can be exhausting for the eyes can give people a better understanding of how much money the brand wastes on consumers.

One of the reasons most consumers are curious about this event in particular is for the upcoming developments which they're set to unveil amidst the termination of the e.tv channels and Lifetime with ITV Networks and fliekNET set to exist soon.

 

Consumers are hoping for an update to all this on June 9th. At the moment, there's a lot of angry DStv customers that feel like they're being robbed of channels and other content.