Isa Soares Tonight Launch On CNN International

CNN International launch a new global news hour, anchored by Emmy Award-winning journalist Isa Soares, to its European prime time lineup from Monday, 4 July. Isa Soares Tonight will broadcast live from CNN’s EMEA headquarters in London, weeknights at 7pm BST/8pm CET.

Drawing on Soares’s experience in the field, Isa Soares Tonight will cover the most pressing global issues across politics, business and culture. The nightly programme will bring together CNN’s world-class journalists with top newsmakers and experts to help viewers navigate the complex events shaping our present and our future.

A Portuguese native, as well as a fluent Spanish speaker, Soares’s language skills have been brought to bear in her reporting from Latin America and Southern Europe, and most recently she has played a key role in CNN’s on-the-ground coverage of the war in Ukraine.

 

“For more than 20 years I’ve had the privilege of reporting history and shining a light on humanity, covering the pain and sacrifice that comes with some of the most heart-wrenching stories of our times,” Soares said. “From Venezuela to Colombia and Spain to Ukraine, I’ve traveled the world to give a voice to the voiceless, driven partly by my personal links across the continents. With Isa Soares Tonight I will continue holding those in power to account and help shape an honest, smart and in-depth news programme at a time of great uncertainty and division.” 

Additionally, CNN International is enhancing its European breakfast programming with the launch of CNN Newsroom with Max Foster at 9am BST/10am CET. Airing around the world on both CNN International and CNN/US, CNN Newsroom will build on Foster’s experience covering major stories in the UK and across Europe and his unique access to some of the biggest names in European politics and culture.

“With the launch of Isa Soares Tonight and move of CNN Newsroom with Max Foster, CNN International is putting our European audience at the centre of our refreshed evening and morning lineups,” said Meara Erdozain, senior vice president of programming for CNN International. “Isa and Max are both exceptional, highly-experienced journalists with unique perspectives on the stories that resonate with audiences in Europe and beyond. Their warm, engaging style and empathetic storytelling will help lead viewers through the key news of the day.”

More KIX Based Action Is Heading Your Way + AEW Will Be Bringing The House Down On TNT Africa - July 2022 Highlights

THE DEADLY ENCOUNTERS SPECIAL

When you match action with terror, you get double the deadly impact. The Deadly Encounters Special is on TNT Africa every Tuesday in July from 20:30 CAT, and this month’s thriller night is extra brutal!

The Deadly Encounters festival of films will have you reeling but ready for the next challenge. Starting off strong with the genre-twisting Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, Jean-Claude van Damme’s performance as Luc Deveraux will chill you to your core as he is tasked with taking down an army of genetically enhanced soldiers. If zombies and killer robots are more your style, Battle of the Damned, starring Dolph Lundgren, is the perfect action flick to turn off your brain and enjoy the fun.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Tuesday, 5 July
20:30   –   Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)
22:25   –   My Bloody Valentine (2009)
Tuesday, 12 July
20:30   –   Battle of the Damned (2013)
22:00   –   Blade (1998)
Tuesday, 19 July
20:30   –   Assassin’s Creed (2016)
22:00   –   Spree (2020)
Tuesday 26 July
20:30   –   Daybreakers (2010)
22:10   –   Ninja Assassin (2009)

July Fan Month - Denzel Washington Fan Month - Every Friday in July

Is it because of his warm heart, proud walk, or explosive impact? We can’t decide – but what we do know is that we adore him and would never let him go. Every Friday in July, keep Denzel Washington close with our dedicated Fan Month.

Denzel Washington is a master of his craft, delivering powerful performances that leave audiences enthralled long after the credits roll. The two-time Oscar winner has starred in sixty titles and directed four films, bringing an unprecedented level of emotional vigour to every project. Throughout July, TNT offers a curated selection of robust movies from his filmography, featuring both parts of the vigilante action film, The Equalizer, and the very intense thriller, Man on Fire. Brush up on your Denzel Washington film knowledge from the comfort of your sofa by tuning in every Friday at prime time. Don’t worry if you miss a week; the last Friday of the month has you covered with a Denzelicious movie marathon.

 

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Friday, 1 July
20:30   –   Man on Fire (2004)
Friday, 8 July
20:30   –   2 Guns (2013)
Friday, 15 July
20:30   –   The Equalizer (2014)
Friday, 22 July
20:30   –   The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Friday, 29 July
12:00   –   2 Guns (2013)
13:50   –   The Equalizer (2014)
16:05   –   The Equalizer 2 (2018)
18:05   –   Man on Fire (2004)
20:30   –   Training Day (2001)
22:30   –   John Q (2001)

FFN! Bruce Lee vs Jackie Chan - Every Sunday from 18:00 CAT
Destiny decrees that they face each other. Who’s the greatest martial arts movie star of all time? On one side is Bruce Lee, the legendary master; on the other, Jackie Chan, the relentless challenger. Lucky for us, we can enjoy them both during TNT Africa’s film fight night: Bruce Lee versus Jackie Chan – every Sunday in July.

Ask any Gen X, Y or Z which face comes up in their mind when they hear “martial arts legends”, and it will be Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Bringing together generations of action movie lovers, TNT dedicates every Sunday in July to a Bruce Lee vs Jackie Chan line-up that honours their legacies. Lee became an Asian blockbuster superstar whose nunchuck moves popularized martial arts worldwide. Then came Chan, who followed Lee’s path and expanded it through his own movie empire of combat entertainment. The question must be asked, who is the greatest of all time, Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan? TNT invites you to make the call for yourself, but be warned, it could be a win-win.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Sunday, 3 July
18:20   –   The Big Boss (1971)
20:00   –   Police Story (1985)
Sunday, 10 July
18:10   –   Game of Death (1978)
20:00   –   Crime Story (1993)
Sunday, 17 July
18:25   –   The Way of the Dragon (1972)
20:00   –   City Hunter (1993)
Sunday, 24 July
18:15   –   Enter the Dragon (1973)
20:00   –   The Protector (1985)
Sunday, 31 July
18:10   –   Fist of Fury (1972)
20:00   –    Police Story II (1988)

TNT Original Movie - Bull

Psyche yourself up for this slow-burn mix of action and stomach-turning ferocity that will transport you into the no holds barred side streets of revenge. Bull (played by British actor Neil Maskell) is a mob enforcer searching for the truth about what happened to his son. Much to everyone's shock, he returns home after a ten-year absence with one thing on his mind: the cold-blooded thirst for vengeance. This TNT Original Movie is one that will arrest your attention with its dirty and lawless brazen scenes of violence. This story is not for the faint-hearted as it smacks its audience back to a sobering reality. After all, it’s a story of a father's love for his son and how he stops at nothing in the hope of a future.

PREMIERE: Thursday, 7 July @ 21:30 CAT

TNT will be bringing the house down with brand-new AEW Rampage, and AEW Dynamite shows this July!

Launched in 2019, AEW is a global wrestling league with a world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers. Focused on producing fast-paced, high-impact competitions, AEW offers fans less scripted, soapy drama, and more athleticism and real sports analytics, bringing a legitimacy to wrestling that it has not previously had. Wrestlers are given more freedom to explore their characters and highlight their athletic abilities. Introducing statistics to wrestling, AEW raises the stakes for its matches and deepens fan engagement by tracking each competitor’s wins and losses as the wrestlers pursue championships, analyse their moves, assess damage to their opponents, and provide insights into their winning streaks.

Fans across Africa can watch a brand-new episode of #AEWRampage every Saturday @ 10am CAT (airing only 1 week after the US). On Sundays, you can catch a dose of #AEWDynamite @ 10am CAT (airing 4 days after the US).

 

AEW wrestling fans are in for an exhilarating month with TNT jam-packed match card for July filled with incredibly skilled competitors, including:

DATE

Show

Match Card

SATURDAY, 2 JULY @ 10AM

#AEWRampage

Cash Wheeler vs Jeff Cobb

Andrade El Idolo vs Rey Fenix

Serena Deeb & Mercedes Martinez in action

The DKC vs Hook

SUNDAY, 3 JULY @ 10 AM

#AEWDynamite
The rivalry continues with #BloodandGuts special

JerichoAppreciationSociety will enter Blood
And Guts with a man advantage over the
#BlackpoolCombatClub

Undefeated 33 0 TBS Champion #JadeCargill
vs #LeilaGrey (Challenger)

Per the request made by The Gunn Club + The
Acclaimed: #MaxCaster/ #AustinGunn/
#ColtenGunn vs #Danhausen

#OrangeCassidy faces #EthanPage

Following his betrayal of #JungleBoy and his
shocking comments last week, #ChristianCage
will appear

SATURDAY, 9 JULY @ 10AM

#AEWRampage

AEW Royal Rampage Winner Receives
The First Shot At AEW Interim World
Champion Jon Moxley

Nyla Rose vs Toni Storm

Young Bucks vs Hirooki Goto & Yoshi
Hashi

SUNDAY, 10 JULY @ 10 AM

#AEWDynamite

#AEWDynamite match card for Sunday, 10
July at 10 CAT on #TNTAfrica

Will be available by 7 July

Scorpio Sky © vs Wardlow Street Fight
for the TNT Championship

10PM Will Never Be The Same Again As The Professionals Returns To e.tv

It's been 3 months since e.tv's viewers got much international shows from the channel as the brand boosts their local portfolio with the likes of The Black Door and Isono leaving 10pm as the only source for such content but as seen in the past months the quality has dropped.

I mean they've got decent programs in that slot at the moment L.A's Finest and The Blacklist but no one seems to care that much about them not even the channel as the content airs back to back and you're used to seeing fold one sheet over another but that's not the case.

 

Questions have risen over the fate of 10pm slot as there hasn't much variety in a while and after 6 months we finally got some confirmation from the channel.

Apparently, the 2020 action series Professionals which was the last international series at 8:30pm in April before local dramas took over will replace L.A's Finest from 11 July.

Through a briefing, eMedia had mentioned that they've scrapped shows like S.W.A.T., New Amsterdam and Seal Team. Is it possible that some of this content will just resurface on a limited basis or could the channel be seeking more short form series for the 10pm timeslot.

REDRAW YOUR WORLD IS COMING!!! As Cartoon Network Africa Bags Two New Family Movies

Redraw Your World has been taking the media by storm as you get to view a whole unexplored or in other terms abandoned, forgotten and advanced universe of Cartoon Network by that I mean content that doesn't cater to its current demographic such as preschool, girls and families.

For several months, that has been Cartoon Network in some territories as others such as EMEA are still building their portfolio with the likes of Totally Spies and Goat Girl titles which have yet to launch on the channel.

Of course, the new titles that have surfaced won't take a year to release just a month (August) and to my surprise it's Hotel Transylvania and The Angry Birds Movie that Warner Bros. Discovery handpicked for Cartoon Network.

 

Hotel Transylvania is a film trilogy that follows the life of Dracula and his daughter Mavis in a land crawling that once was crowded with monsters open their doors to humans. The channel might have picked up rights to the first 2 instalments as the second is listed.

Hotel Transylvania is rated FAMILY but the forgotten Disney Channel series which Cartoon Network should look into acquiring caters to GIRLS I mean throughout the year the channel has mostly featured boy skewed content and HS ain't boy exclusive.

The Angry Birds Movie based on the video game follows a bunch of birds who have to retrieve their eggs from a bunch of pigs before they get eaten. Just like Hotel Transylvania, the movie caters to family with an inclusion to boys like in the games.

Warner Bros. Discovery picked up rights to various Angry Birds shorts a couple years back for Boomerang. Could the rollout of The Angry Birds Movie be another signal to the demise of the channel as various Cartoon Network feeds are seen airing Boomerang content.

New Series Alert: From India To Turkey Here's A List Of Reported Telenovelas Launching In July

July is gearing up to be one of the most busiest months in telenovela history. Sure some of this content didn't come at the best time but point being made the options are expanding.

Below are a list of shows for the next month and we might update it as more content is confirmed or mentioned.

Here's a list of telenovelas coming in July:

- I'm On The Edge: Originally titled Beauty And The Beast follows Devi Chauhan, a woman who is married into a rival family by force. Her husband Adhiraj Rajawat resents her but she manages to win him over and bring out his otherwise hidden kindhearted nature. Otherwise no different to the novel of the same name. Airs everyday at 22:00.

- Kruispad: Explores the life of Irfan, an idealistic professor who is upset by his unfair dismissal and is trying to care for his sick son. As the doors close one by one, Irfan finds himself in the middle of a dark adventure that he can't escape. Premieres July 3rd at 19:30.

- Twice My Son In Law: Lee Jin-sook is a speaker on family happiness. However, she has a sad past. Years ago, she was kicked out of the house by her mother-in-law and was forced to be separated from her newborn daughter. An encounter with Hyeon-tae leads her to not only fall in love but meet her birth daughter.

- No One Like You: Ricardo and Toño are identical twin brothers leading different lifestyles were seperated at birth and a chance encounter lead them switch lives. Premieres July 4th at 16:30.

 

- In Die Ysterhand Se Greep: Yiğit is a successful businessman who does not believe in love. After being responsible for the accident that landed his wife, Iclal, in a coma, he denies her existence to survive emotionally. Their little boy, Mert, believes his mother is in heaven. Then Yiğit meets Nur and they fall in love. Unaware of Iclal, Nur agrees to marry Yiğit. Premieres July 4th at 17:30.

- Kind Van Die Noodlot: Defne and Kahraman Yorukman are wealthy - but childless. Their family rejects them and this drives Defne to find an alternative way to give her husband an heir: She decides to hire a surrogate mother to give birth to a child for them. Premieres July 4th at 20:00.

 

- Meet The Family: George Cruz is a 50 year old Hollywood screenwriter who is suffering a Midlife crisis under the shadow of his only success, the death of his mother, and his wife, Leticia, cheating on him. His frustration, loneliness, and feeling like a failure take him to Mexico where he meets Carmen Jurado, a Mexican singer that turns into his muse, artist, and great love. Premieres July 4th at 21:00.

- The Legend: The series follow a young man from Sinaloa, Mexico that became a legendary figure and defender of the people. Malverde had a troubled childhood as an orphan where he experienced the trials of war, danger and love as he amassed unexpected power. Premieres July 4th at 22:00.

- Die Vetroueling: Revolves around a veteran of Turkish special forces 'Celal Kün'. His life changes when his daughter is shot down in a celebratory event. After this tragedy, he tries to find the planners of this deadly event and joins his agency again. Premieres July 7th at 19:30.