What To Expect On DreamWorks Channel Africa In November 2022?

NEW EPISODES:
THE EPIC TALES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

Based on the epic novels by Dav Pilkey, DreamWorks "The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants" follows the adventures of George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two best friends who’ve bonded through their love of pranking, comic books and being the thorns in Principal Krupp's side. Their fun gets them mixed up in adventures crazier than their comic books, which is when they call on their greatest creation: Captain Underpants!

From Monday 7th of November
Weekdays at 7.50am, 6.30pm, 9.50pm
Weekends at 10am, 6.30pm

NEW EPISODES:
TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON

The Beat Goes On is the next 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.

From Monday 7th of November
Weekdays at 8.40am, 5.15pm, 8.35pm
Weekends at 7.50am, 5.15pm, 10.40pm

NEW EPISODES:
VOLTRON LEGENDARY DEFENDER

From days long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe comes the original series, DreamWorks "Voltron: Legendary Defender." DreamWorks Animation reimagines one of the most popular fan-favoriteshows of all time in this all-new comedic action-packed show. Five unsuspecting teenagers, transported from Earth into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war, become pilots for five robotic lions in the battle to protect the universe from evil. Only through the true power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior known as Voltron Legendary Defender.

From Monday 7th of November
Weekends at 12pm, 8.10pm

FILM HIGHLIGHT:
DESPICABLE ME

In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences and flowering rose bushes sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout belonging to Gru, a dastardly villain who, along with the help of his many little minions, is planning the biggest heist in the history of the world: he's going to steal the moon! But his plans are foiled the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. This smash hit, animated 3D adventure boasts a stellar all-star vocal cast that includes Steve Carell, Julie Andrews, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Danny McBride and more! He's despicable. He's deplorable. He's delightful!

Sunday November 6th 9.30am
Friday November 11th 5.15pm

FILM HIGHLIGHT:
DESPICABLE ME 2

Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team at Illumination Entertainment create an all-new animated adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. Once Gru leaves behind a life of super crime to raise Margo, Edith and Agnes, he and the Minions have some free time on their hands. But just as he starts to adjust to his role as a suburban family man, an ultra- secret organization dedicated to fighting evil on a global scale comes knocking. Now, it's up to Gru and his new partner, Lucy (Kristen Wiig), to find out who is responsible for a series of spectacular crimes. After all, it takes the world's greatest ex-villain to catch the one vying to take his place."

Sunday November 13th 9:30am
Friday November 18th 5:15pm

FILM HIGHLIGHT:
DESPICABLE ME 3

Illumination, who brought moviegoers "Despicable Me" and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, "Despicable Me 2" and "Minions," continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in "Despicable Me 3." After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps—one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.

Sunday November 20th 9:30am
Friday November 25th 5:15pm

NEW STUNT:
FOOTBALL FEVER

There’s Football Fever on the DreamWorks channel!

To celebrate the 2022 World Cup, tune in all month to see how far your favorite characters go, as their shows compete against each other!

Weekends from 26th November - 18th December at 7.25am and 5.40pm

 

MultiChoice Delays The Launch Of Another New Channel In 2022

During the week, it was reported by MultiChoice that Moonbug Entertainment's preschool channel Moonbug Kids would be rolling out on Thursday, 13 October. Several consumers eager to see the launch only got disappointed as MultiChoice failed to launch it as promised.

One thing's for certain is that Moonbug Kids is coming likely in the next coming weeks although MultiChoice is dodging further questions about the channel now setting it's launch to the near future and this comes after the close exit of Da Vinci Kids.

Moonbug Kids was initially slated as a replacement for Da Vinci Kids as MultiChoice had planned to terminate the channel but backed out after receiving positive feedback about the channel's content.

In August, MultiChoice added INX Prime as a new Islamic channel which was also a subject of similar circumstance. Although not slotted to take up anything it came at a time eMedia's 4 channels were removed only to be reinstated thereafter issues with the rollout comes in.

Now the same has fallen into Moonbug Kids but as seen with INX Prime both MultiChoice and the channel wanted to properly promote it. Which could be the case for Moonbug Kids as it's launch coincides with Universal+?

So it kind of makes sense that Moonbug Kids doesn't compete with any other brand for the spotlight.

 

New Series Alert: The Final Call And B-Tech Coming Soon To Zee World

During the week, Zee World an international channel home to various Bollywood shows including Twist Of Fate, The Vow, Saloni and King Of Hearts unveiled their Zee Rush slot which will be allocated with shorter form content from the streamer, Zee5.

The romcom Never Kiss Your Best Friend starring Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh, is scheduled to air in the following week in place of I'm On The Edge as a weekday series. Interesting enough, it will only run for 5 days thereafter The Final Call and B-Tech will be slotted.

When the pilot of Skyline flight 502, decides to end his life by committing suicide, he puts the lives of the 300 plus passengers in danger. Airline officer Kiran Mirza along with the ATS team, swings into action to save the passengers.

The Final Call ensembles Arjun Rampal, Neeraj Kabi, Sakshi Tanwar, Harshad Arora, Anupriya Goenka, Javed Jaffrey, Paula McGlynn, Anshuman Malhotra and Vipin Sharma in leading roles. Priya Kumar has begun writing a script for a second season.

B-Tech revolves around 3 boys who.want's to fulfill their dreams and at the same time they have to handle the pressure that was kept by their family.

The series ensembles Meraj Ahmed, Abhay Bethiganti, Arjun Chukkala, Kaushik Ghantasala and Madhulatha Reddy in leading roles.

Never Kiss Your Best Friend airs weekdays at 22:00 from 17 October thereafter the philosophy thriller The Final Call will come in on 24 October with web series B-Tech coming in on the 1 November.

Ratings For SABC 1-3, e.tv And DStv For September 2022

Notes
- Uzalo and Generation's viewership decreased to more than 0.8 million.
- Uzalo is the only show to come with an omnibus.
- Plate It Up is the only magazine show on the channel.
- Dramas occupy the most spots.

Notes
- Muvhango is the only show to get an omnibus within the month.
- Ubettina Wethu is currently sitting in the Top 10.
- Dragonball Super remains as the only popular youth show.
- Dramas occupy the most spots.

Notes
- The Estate Omnibus is currently the most watched drama, sitting in the Top 15.
- Alvin And The Chipmunks dominates the Top 5.
- SAFTA is the only variety show present in Top 20.
- Documentaries occupies the most spots.

Notes
- Johnny English's two instalments is currently sitting in the Top 10.
- Dramas occupy the most spots.
- All 5 of e.tv's soaps are sitting in the Top 5.
- Date My Family is the only reality show present.

Notes
- Mzansi Magic occupies the most spots, ratings continue to plummet.
- Losing Lerato is currently the only film present in the Top 20.
- Dramas and reality shows occupies an evenly amount of spots in the Top 10.
- Despite being a repeat, Lingashoni is the only drama to not have primetime occupy the Top 30.

Roundups #103: Blake Shelton To Exit The Voice On NBC, Thomas And Friends Scores Two Seasons Renewal On Cartoonito, Glee Docuseries Is Currently Underway On Discovery+

The Voice to lose yet another Judge

Season 23 of “The Voice” will welcome some new faces and say goodbye to the hit show’s longest-tenured coach.

Next season will be Blake Shelton’s last on the show, NBC revealed in a statement on Tuesday, and Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan are set to join as first-time coaches.

Kelly Clarkson will round out the coach lineup in the new season, set to debut next spring,

“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from ‘The Voice,’” Shelton said in a statement via the network. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.”

Thomas the tank engine is coming

Mattel, Incorporated announced that it has renewed Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, the highly successful animated series based on Thomas the Tank Engine, for two additional seasons. Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Studios has begun co-production with Mattel Television on the two new seasons which are set to deliver in 2023. Building upon the emphatic reception to Season 26 and the introduction of the series’ first autistic character, Bruno the Brake Car, seasons 27 and 28 will continue to broaden the global viewership of the celebrated series and are comprised of 26 11-minute episodes; each series also includes its own 60-minute special.

Season 27 finds the Number One Engine and his Sodor squad more ready than ever, as surprises await them around every turn. From cleaning up the muddiest of messes to the grand opening of a bakery-café, Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel and Bruno are all aboard for more memories and hijinks. No matter how big the delivery or impossible the task, there is nothing that Thomas and his friends can’t accomplish together.

“The global impact of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go is as strong as ever and has been reinforced through the franchise’s recent introduction of Bruno,” said Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mattel Television. “Alongside our global broadcast partners, we’re excited to maintain the Thomas & Friends legacy by continuing the beloved adventures of Thomas and the Sodor crew, all while allowing audiences to revel in the playful nature of the series and further connect with our characters.”

Glee documentary in the works

Discovery+ and ID are exploring the real story behind Fox’s hit series Glee.

The streamer has ordered a three-part docuseries from Ample Entertainment, the company behind HBO docuseries The Invisible Pilot and Facebook’s 9 Months with Courteney Cox.

The series will have access to key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on the comedy drama series that ran for over 100 episodes between 2009 and 2015.

It will lift the curtain to reveal the highs and lows of the production and the on-set community and will also feature testimonials of close family and friends with never-heard-before stories.