JimJam Went Off Air In Parts Of Europe, Why Africa Will Be A Likely Target?

JimJam is an international preschool channel wholly owned by AMC International on MultiChoice's DStv and StarTimes' and On Digital Media's StarSat across Africa following the acquisition of Chellozone in 2013 which included MGM (now AMC), CBS Reality and CBS Justice.

The channel once served shows like Thomas And Friends, Bob The Builder, Fireman Sam and Barney And Friends from the former HiT Entertainment (now Mattel Creations) now the current lineup consists of Ricky Zoom, Conni, Noddy In Toyland and Curious George.

 

By June 2013, JimJam was available in 17 million households in over 60 territories including Romania, Poland and Hungary. By the following year, there had been several termination notices in Asia, Australia and New Zealand with notable ones in MENA and Portugal.

In Africa, the channel had started on Top TV (now StarSat) in 2010 and it took 4 years to be made available on more platforms. At the time, MultiChoice had welcomed 3 general entertainment channels from AMC International and JimJam probably came by chance just like The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of Baby TV.

 

Just like most channels from AMC International, JimJam had been funneled with old programming some of which have moved or can be seen on various DStv channels like Postman Pat, Make Way For Noddy, Pingu, Olivia, Bob The Builder and Thomas And Friends.

Would it be shocking if the channel went off air as JimJam was managed by the regions it ceased to exist.

New Series Alert: Irreplaceable Coming Soon To Novelas E Plus

Emerging from a terrible event that changes the course of his life, Emman finds a stable job and lives a simple life in the province of Alcala with his father and brother. Blessings continue to come Emman's way when he reunites with his son, Robbie, for the child's birthday celebration and finally buries the hatchet with his ex-wife Celine.

However, Celine's fiancé Anton cannot help but burn with jealousy despite her continued reassurance. As their reunion nears its end, things take a turn for the worse when an unidentified man takes Robbie captive in broad daylight. The story of Emman's and Celine's loss is every parent's nightmare. To lose one's child is devastating, and to lose them to an organ trafficking syndicate preying on defenseless and innocent children is an abomination.

 

The couple, once estranged, come together to search for their son, and discover their love for one another is still there. In the process, they discover the betrayal of people they trust, and the evil permeating within their community.

Irreplaceable (Walang Hanggang Paalam) comes from The Filipino Channel in charge of other series seen on St Novelas like When Love Burns, A Soldier's Heart, Brothers and Blood Sisters. The series stars Paulo Avelino, Zanjoe Marudo, Arci Muñoz, Angelica Panganiban and JC Santos.

Irreplaceable airs weeknights at 20:40 from July 20th on St Novelas.

August 2022 On WBD Africa: Third Instalment Of Battle Of The Belts On TNT, Two New Family Friendly Movies On Cartoon Network Movies And Legend Of Spark Is Back For More Adventures On Boomerang (Drafted)

TNT:

Battle Of The Belts 3

Battle of the Belts featured professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds

Nicolas Cage Fan Day and Pumped Up

Cartoon Network:

Jellystone S2

The residents of the town Jellystone accidentally create trouble for each other as they follow their seemingly mundane routines.

Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2

Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed.

 

The Angry Birds Movie

Red, Chuck and Bomb have always been the outcasts within a community of flightless birds on an island. But when mysterious green pigs intrude the island, it is up to them to figure out the reason.

Boomerang:

Dino Ranch

Two young cowboys and a young cowgirl travel lands where modern-day dinosaurs roam around.

 

Legend Of Spark

Spark works as a repaircar, but his dream is to become a racer. One day, he discovers a launcher and his dream becomes within reach.

Zig & Sharko Marathon

Zig the brown hyena lives on a desert island and constantly schemes to eat Marina the mermaid, who is loved and protected by Sharko the great white shark.

New Series Alert: The Prequel To Popular Franchises Trolls And Boss Baby As Well As A Duplicate Mega Movies Stunt On DreamWorks Africa - August 2022 Highlights

NEW SHOW
BOSS BABY: BACK IN BUSINESS

With the help of his big brother and partner-in-crime, Tim, Boss Baby continues to navigate the cutthroat corporate jungle gym of Baby Corps, while angling to achieve the near- impossible: a work-life balance.

HERO SLOT: FROM MONDAY 1ST AUGUST
WEEKDAYS AT 8.15 AM, 6.05 PM, 9.25 PM
WEEKENDS AT 8.40 AM, 3 PM, 9 PM

NEW SHOW
TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON

Trolls: The Beat Goes On is another chapter in the hair-raising adventures of DreamWorks' Trolls, as Poppy, Branch and all of Troll Village keep the dance party raving in their fantastical forest home. Picking up where the blockbuster film left off, the Trolls are settling into a new era with Poppy as Queen. Bursting with their signature positivity, irreverence and a whole lotta original music, Trolls: The Beat Goes On opens up the colourful world of Trolls for new adventures and a dance party around every corner.

HERO SLOT: FROM MONDAY 1ST AUGUST
WEEKDAYS AT 8.40 AM, 5.15 PM, 8.35 PM
WEEKENDS AT 7.50 PM, 5.15 PM

 

NEW EPISODES
DINOTRUX

Welcome to a world of giant creatures that are half dinosaur, half construction vehicle and all awesome in DREAMWORKS DINOTRUX! Meet Ty Rux, a massive Tyrannosaurus Trux, and his best friend Revvit, a razor-sharp Reptool. Together, the Dinotrux and Reptools join forces for the first time ever to build a bigger, better world and battle back against the biggest and baddest of them all: D- Structs, who threatens to wreck everything they’ve built.

HERO SLOT: FROM MONDAY 1ST AUGUST
WEEKDAYS AT 6.30 AM, 1.30 PM AND WEEKENDS AT 7 AM

NEW SHOW
3-2-1 PENGUINS

Get ready to meet four of the wackiest space cowboys ever to leave our solar system! Blast off with "3-2-1 Penguins" from the creators of "VeggieTales." "3-2-1 Penguins" tells the story of two young kids (Jason and Michelle) and four out-of-this-world penguins, as they explore the galaxy -- and learn important, Bible-based lessons and values along the way.

HERO SLOT: FROM MONDAY 1ST AUGUST, EVERYDAY AT 5.30 AM

STUNT
MEGA MOVIE STARS

This month on DreamWorks join your favourite ‘Super Specials', Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, and the Dragons gang starring in these special shorts!

• Kung Fu Panda: 6th-7th August
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane and Mantis transform from complete strangers into the legendary Furious Five Warriors of Kung Fu.

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Po and the Furious Five face Shifu's biggest challenge yet as they discover it takes a lot more than fast feet and fists to become a kung fu master.

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Po and the Furious Five go back in time to uncover the origin stories of Gongmen City's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox and Master Croc.

Kung Fu Panda: Holiday Special
Po prepares for his favourite holiday, the Winter Feast and learns the true meaning of tradition, community and family.

 

• Shrek 13th-14th August
Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
Babysitting has never been more dangerous. Will our hero Puss in Boots tame the Three Diablos?

Far Far Away Idol
Join Shrek and the rest of the Far Far Away characters in this hilarious spoof as they battle it out in a singers’ showdown.

Shrek the Halls
Shrek's plans for a cosy family celebration spirals into one truly unforgettable Christmas.

Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular
Deck the halls with Donkey's laughter in this all-new crazy and colourful collection of animated Christmas goodies and hilarious holiday surprises.

The Pig Who Cried Werewolf
A conspiracy minded Heimlich has cried wolf before, so Horst and Dieter ignore his warnings when a wolf moves in next door to The Three Pigs.

The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
Princess Fiona is ambushed by Lord Farquaad’s henchman, Thelonius. A crazy and hilarious chase ensues with Shrekand Donkey hot on the trail!

Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure
Welcome to RJ's Wild World of Nature, a nature show brought to you by RJ and the young porcupines Bucky, Quillo and Spike. There are loads of laughs as the gang films Hammy playing with a boomerang that simply won't go away. In the end, Hammy discovers that the nature show was just an excuse for RJ and the porcupine kids to play some pranks on him.

• Madagascar: 20th-21st August
Madly Madagascar
Romance is in the air for Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman after King Julien discovers a magical perfume and takes on the role as “King of Love.”

Merry Madagascar
When Santa unexpectedly crash lands on the island,giving the jolly gentleman a case of amnesia - it's up to those zany zoosters to save Christmas!

All Hail King Julien – King Me (S1, Ep.1)
When King Julien learns that Clover may marry Sage, he sets out to prepare the kingdom for post‐Clover attacks!

All Hail King Julien – Poll Position (S1, Ep. 2)
When King Julien and the gang bury Sage for his bachelor party, things don't go according to plan, and they must deal with Franken‐Sage!

 

• Dragons: 27th-28th August
Legend Of The Boneknapper Dragon
Hiccup and the gang join Gobber on a quest to finda legendary boneknapper dragon.

Gift Of The Night Fury
As the village of Berk prepares for its winter holiday,the resident dragons all inexplicably flyaway.

Book Of Dragons
Join Hiccup and his friends as they explore and add to their primary reference about dragons.

Dawn Of The Dragon Racers
The ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ adventure continues when a hunt for lost sheep turns into a fierce, fun-filled competition.

SATURDAYS AT 6:05PM
SUNDAYS AT 10AM AND 4PM

e.tv Consumers Bid Farewell To More International Series On Weeknights

There 10pm weekday slot on e.tv has been around for a couple of years competing or better yet giving consumers access to a world of premium dramas from various DStv channels including The Fixer, Kingdom, Zoo, Queen Sugar, Claws, Empire, Ray Donovan and Power.

Over the years, e.tv had been reshuffling the offering to a point where various 8:30pm series like Castle and The Blacklist would move an hour and 30 minutes timeslot with the later halved for either Checkpoint, The Devi Show or Forsenic Files.

 

April proved to be the biggest blow as consumers lost out on more content like the soap opera Days Of Our Lives and various dramas like S.W.A.T., Hawaii Five-O, New Amsterdam, 9-1-1 and Chicago PD which led to speculation about the discontinuation of 10pm international series.

Let's face it, 10pm was just an extension to the current 8:30pm slot but for "edgier" shows and when eMedia mentioned cutting out the earlier slot who said that the 10pm slot wouldn't be unscathed from these changes as the slot had a shortage of stock for a while now.

The Blacklist will be the last international series as the 10pm slot becomes more of a waste with forgettable local content. For those on Openview, you can still tune into the defunct offering on eXposed while those using DStv in the mid to lower mass packages have Me, Universal or S3.