Roundups #92: Jade Armor Expands To Cartoon Network EMEA, Burning Fire Expands To Ghana On UTV And NXT Europe To Rollout In 2023

Cartoon Network swoops into martial arts

WarnerMedia Kids & Family EMEA has acquired broadcast rights to “Jade Armor,” a banner martial arts action comedy animated series from France’s TeamTO, one of Europe’s foremost kids entertainment production companies.

As part of Cartoon Network’s declared commitment to broadcasting more animation targeting girls, “Jade Armor” will be released on both HBO Max and Cartoon Network in Europe, West Asia and North Africa later in 2022.

An instance of platforms’ drive into local animation and diversity which is galvanizing animation in Europe, the new licensing deal builds on last year’s sale of “Jade Armor” to WarnerMedia Kids & Family in the U.S., ensuring classy powerful premium platform distribution for the series.

Burning Fire coming soon to UTV

United Television (UTV) a 24/7 Ghanaian free-to-air channel privately owned by Despite Group Of Companies which features a line-up of well produced family entertainment dedicated to delivering informative and entertaining programming will be introducing a brand new series titled Burning Fire.

Dante and Irene Ferrer own an important olive-oil production company in Mexico. When they reunite their extended family, a forbidden love blooms between Gabriel and Alexa, who are unhappily married to other people.

The series stars Mariana Torres, Claudia Ramírez, Carlos Ferro, José María De Tavira, Claudia Martín and Kuno Becker.

WWE To Launch NXT Europe In 2023

WWE announced today that the NXT brand will grow internationally with the creation of an all-new NXT Europe, with the launch planned for 2023.

“Following the success of our live events and talent identification efforts throughout all of Europe, we believe this is the perfect time to expand NXT beyond the UK,” said Shawn Michaels, WWE Vice President of Talent Development Creative.

Launched in 2016, NXT UK has received critical acclaim and developed WWE main roster talent such as Rhea Ripley, Doudrop, Gunther and Butch. NXT Europe will reimagine the brand and its talent pipeline with a Pan European focus.

 

Team Sayari Revealed As Title For National Geographic Kids Africa Programme

Following field production commencing earlier this year, as well as the announcement of the local hosts, The Walt Disney Company Africa, together with its project partners, National Geographic, the US Department of State, the US Agency for International Development (Usaid) and WildlifeDirect have today revealed both the title and the set of the highly anticipated National Geographic Kids programme.

Inspired by the programme’s aim to motivate lasting, impactful behavioural change in young viewers across the continent and create the next generation of environmental conservation leaders, the programme will be titled Team Sayari. Incorporating the Swahili term for ‘planet’, the title embodies the programme’s goal – to provide viewers with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to conserve and protect the natural world, in a fun way.

In the series, the young presenters will visit the wild to meet African experts in five countries across the continent to explore, discover, learn about our environmental challenges, and be inspired to reduce their impact, protect and restore nature.

Filming has also commenced in a custom-built set in Nairobi, the Sayari basecamp. A first-of-its-kind in Kenya, the set embodies childhood imagination and adventure with a tree house-inspired hideout that is locally built and designed, including African-inspired and nature-based motifs, coupled with elements of advanced technology. It comes complete with a mission control wall, a cosy chill area and a lively interview spot. The Sayari basecamp was produced almost entirely from recycled and upcycled materials, true to the ethos of the show.

The central feature is a gigantic tree, with a textured trunk named Funzi (derived from the Swahili word for learning) featuring interactive artificial intelligence technology and a DNA helix, and which imparts knowledge about the environment and challenges our young presenters. To impart a sense of movement, Funzi’s inner section spins slowly during interaction.

Wood panelling, leafy foliage and porthole-style windows complete the ambience of a hideaway nestled in a tree, high in the sky. Upholstery on the furniture, that was made from organic materials, features dual-level African print, which provides layers of texture and pops of colour. The set’s shelving is hand-crafted, adding an element of quirkiness to the design. A live-edge table where the markings of the tree have been preserved for a raw look, will be dressed uniquely per episode.

Marita Lucas and Shanah Manjeru on the Team Sayari set

At basecamp, Funzi gives the studio presenters, Mysha Hodson (13), Marita Lucas (12), Shanah Manjeru (14), Railey Mwai (10) and Adarsh Nagda (12) missions to complete, laying the foundation for the many adventures and fun throughout the episodes. It is also from this intriguing environment that they will link with other presenters from East, West and South Africa.

Team Sayari is the result of a collaborative effort between National Geographic, The Walt Disney Company Africa, Usaid, the US State Department and WildlifeDirect. The series, produced by local production company White Rhino Films aims to celebrate the environment and raise awareness of conservation and associated issues in a fun and relatable way, will air later this year on both National Geographic Wild and Disney Channel across Africa. There will also be engaging digital extensions on social media platforms that will allow viewers to further explore topics addressed in the series as well as an outreach programme that will extend the reach of the programme into countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

APK: Scooby-Doo Mystery

Scooby-Doo Mystery is the name of two video games released by Acclaim Entertainment in 1995 based on the Scooby-Doo animated series. One of the games was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and is an adventure game with platforming elements. The other title, released for the Sega Genesis is a more traditional adventure game with a point-and-click-style interface. Both were released exclusively in North America. In both games, players take control of Shaggy Rogers and Scooby-Doo, who help solve various mysteries with other members of Mystery Incorporated who serve minor roles during gameplay.

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Roundups #91: The Highly Anticipated Series Love By Chance Is Coming To Star Life, MultiChoice To Rollout Spider-Man Pop-Up Channel In Celebration Of 80th Anniversary And Droomvelore To Make A Comeback On eExtra

Destined Love is finally launching on Star Life

Earlier in the year, it was reported that Star Life had picked up rights to Indian drama Love By Chance (initially referred to as Destined Love, Kabhie Kabhie Ittefaq Se) alongside two other series Bold & Beautiful (Divya Drishti) and Unforseen Love (Mehandi Hai Rachane Wali).

Based on the Bengali drama Khorkuto, Destined Love tells the story of a sophisticated upper class girl who gets married to a scholar who lives with a middle-class joint family who educate her about morals and ethics.

The star cast of the show include Yesha Rughani, Manan Joshi, Delnaaz Irani, Yamini Singh and Nishigandha Wad. It airs from September 18th replacing Unspoken Bonds.

M-Net is bringing on the webslinger

To celebrate Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary, M-Net Movies will be showing all nine Spider-Man movies from Sony Pictures over the course of 10 days, from Friday 23 September – Sunday 2 October on a dedicated pop-up movie channel (DStv 111), streaming on DStv Now and dangling around on DStv Catch Up. The Spider-Man Pop-Up channel 111 will be available to Premium customers and on Add Movies for Compact Plus, Compact Family and Access customers.

Since his debut as a sidekick in Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s Amazing Fantasy #15 anthology comic book in August 1962, Peter Parker has grown from nerdy high school student to troubled college student and from married high school teacher to single freelance photographer – but his mantra that with great power, comes great responsibility has been a constant as he’s used his web-shooters and ‘Spidey senses’ to save the day for six decades.

Starting in 2002 with the most recent instalment in 2021 , the nine films include eight live-action blockbusters and one animated hit: Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man (2021), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Channel 111 will also broadcast the 30min documentary – Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home.

Droomverlore coming soon to eExtra

Last year, it was reported that eMedia Investments had acquired rights to the Turkish romcom Droomvelore (Erkenci Kus) starring Can Yaman and with Demet Özdemir's Verdeelde Liefde scheduled to air on eExtra later in the month.

Sanem is a young girl who works at her father's grocery store in hopes to become a famous writer one day. When her parents give her a choice to either get a proper job or an arranged marriage, Sanem gets a job in the advertising agency her sister works in. From there she meets her boss and love interest, Jan.

Droomverlore is rumoured to replace Begeertes once it finishes on eExtra.

What To Expect On HONEY In October 2022?

Pastors’ Wives 
Season 3
TX: Sunday 31 July - 2 October 2022
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Reality 
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. 

Mama Vs. Makoti 
Season 3
TX: Monday 31 October – 6 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
10 Episodes   
PG13   
60 minutes   
Genre: Cooking
A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins.

Sangoma, Khanyisa!
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 16:30 | CAT 17:30 | EAT 18:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
People are always looking for that voice in their lives to confirm that they are on the right track. We feature renowned, Mkhulu Rametsi who helps people find that voice, hosted by media personality, Penny Lebyane. Each episode sees a person in need who presents their problems to Mkhulu Rametsi. Accompanied by their loved ones and friends, each person hopes to walk out with an answer to their problems.

My Horror Love Story
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

7 Colours
Season 3
TX: Sunday 21 August – 13 November 2022
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
7 Colours is a loved South African meal. Most families pride themselves in being able to prepare the best version of this meal. In this show, we put that theory to the test. Three teams will go head-to-head to cook the perfect 7 colours plate, they will also host each other in their homes. The teams judge each other and the ones with the most points take the prize with Lillian Dube and Moshe Ndiki as the hosts.

This Body Works For Me
Season 1
TX: Sunday 9 October - 11 December
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
60 minutes  
Genre: Reality
We follow the shocking lives of Africa's top adult stars, video vixens and sultry online personalities, for a deeper look into their off-screen lives.

This Money Will Change My Life
Season 1
TX: Saturday 29 October
WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality game show
In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner.

My Horror Love Story
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February
WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
30 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Yes, I Have HIV
Season 1
TX: Sunday 30 October – 6 February
WAT 21:00 | CAT 22:00 | EAT 23:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Reality
The spectacular Nozi Qamngana-Mayaba, a popular HIV activist, helps people reveal their HIV-positive status for the first time to their loved ones. She meets with each person to unpack their journey and how they contracted the virus. She helps families with an expert to face the truth and find a new way of living positively with the disease.

OTHER FRESH CONTENT 
The Big Bozza Cook-off
Season 2
TX: Monday 1 August – 24 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
A competition cooking format hosted by Skinny Chef sees South African foodies in a traditional food cook-off. The chefs get given a choice between three main dishes to prepare and they must add their own spin to the dish. In the end, three jolly yet discerning foodie judges decide which chef has the right to bag the episode.

Hair To The Throne
Season 2
TX: Monday 1 August – 24 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30
13 Episodes
30 minutes
Genre: Cooking
In an action-packed, hairstyling competition hosted by Nigerian supermodel, Adeola Ariyo, 8 African stylists go toe-to-toe for the title of champion. Each week they’re tasked with a unique challenge where they must deliver in a limited amount of time. A panel of esteemed judges decides who’s out each week until only one Hair Knockout champion remains.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 2
TX: Saturday 30 July – 22 October 2022
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Horror Love Story: Kenya
Season 1
TX: Tuesday 2 August – 25 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes  
PG13  
60 minutes 
Genre: Reality
What happens when the love you thought was precious turns out to be bitter and painful? We hear directly from women whose fairy tale relationships turned into nightmares. In a sit-down with the women and those closest to them, we relive the moments when they knew that their love story was now a horror.

Mom Vs. Wife: Kenya 
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 2 August – 25 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
Who knows the way to a man’s heart best? His wife or his mother? In each episode of this cooking competition, hosted by Kenya’s Betty Kyallo, a man’s wife and his mother must both cook his favourite meal. He will taste their dishes blindfolded and choose his favourite. The woman who has whipped up the best dish, wins. 

Wawu, That’s My Dress: Zambia
Season 2 
TX: Wednesday 3 August – 26 October 2022
WAT 15:30 | CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
PG13 
30 minutes 
Genre: Lifestyle 
A Zambian boutique is the hotspot for a bride who is looking for the perfect dress for her wedding day. Wawu, That’s My Dress follows all the activity at this Zambian boutique. Brides and their loved ones swing by the boutique where the in-house team is ready to help them find the perfect wedding dress. 

My Zambian Plate   
Season 1
TX: Wednesday 3 August – 26 October 2022
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes?  
Season 3
TX: Saturday 29 October
WAT 20:30 |CAT 21:30 | EAT 22:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes? 

My Kenyan Plate   
Season 2
TX: Tuesday 1 November
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Kenyan food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

My Zambian Plate   
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00  
13 Episodes  
30 minutes  
Genre: Cooking  
We explore Zambian food in this upbeat cooking show hosted by a popular food blogger. She explores the most exciting recipes made with ingredients that are simple and accessible no matter where you are. Viewers get all the thrilling tips and tricks on the key to Zambian cuisine.

Will He Say Yes? Zambia
Season 2
TX: Wednesday 2 November – 8 February
WAT 15:30 |CAT 16:30 | EAT 17:30 
13 Episodes 
30 minutes 
PG13 
Genre: Reality 
After waiting for longer than expected, women take the bull by the horns and propose to their boyfriends. Hosted by Celeste Ntuli, each woman gets the opportunity to plan an authentic proposal, with the advice and guidance of two celebrity hosts. The big question is, will he say yes?