Could TNT Be Undergoing Another Rebrand Or Possible Cancellation As Boomerang Exits The African Market By The End Of March?

During the week, it was reported Boomerang would go dark by end of March for Cartoonito. A fully fledged preschool destination offering fun, creative and engaging content for viewers and their families while as incorporating the Boomerang DNA.

The news was long expected since it's arrival in the United States. As a ray of original animation is set to rollout on Cartoonito including Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders and Tom And Jerry Time alongside former Boomerang shows Lucas The Spider and Mush Mush And The Mushables.

Now the attention points towards TNT, as mentioned by sources before AT&T acquired WarnerMedia. It was revealed that Warner in general was planning to phase out the Turner brand as it was deemed outdated with TCM being the only left of Turner.

As far as sources are concerned, the Turner brand is still alive in some parts of the world but are mostly used to air leverage content from HBO Max or just like TCM they opt to air older programming while licensing some content.

Warner Bros. Discovery:
- Boomerang to exit the African market from next month
- Prediction: DMAX launches as a free-to-air channel in the African market
- Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney spending more on original content
- HBO Max and Discovery+ not merging after all

While others like Poland and Romania had their TNTs extinguished for more original brand, Warner TV. It's basically a mashup of HBO and Adult Swim and I'm not counting my luck that something like this could be the future of TNT across Africa.

TNT was more of a general entertainment channel in these regions same as the United States and Africa once had such channel but most of the audience might not realise or better yet TNT once offered series and wasn't a movie channel infused with wrestling.

DStv:
- CBS Reality is the only brand to retain its identity in the UK from Paramount and AMC International
- Warner Bros. Discovery hinting at a possible rebrand to Boomerang as more preschool content fills the lineup
- MultiChoice shares crytpic message about eMedia's 4 channels
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future

If Warner TV had to be something that was set to take over the TNT brand name. I can see them make it more Adult Swim and Toonami type with the rest of TNT's current line-up forming part of this new offering.

For several months, TNT has been bringing a lot of edgier films like Suicide Squad, Bad Boys For Life, Venom and Men In Black International all of this is male oriented which is what Adult Swim and Toonami currently serve to their audience.

Future of Turner is uncertain about TCM, I wouldn't be shocked if TNT were discontinued solely because of the brand name and nothing came to its place unless Toonami was repositioned as seen in France with elites like AEW and Adult Swim.

Why TLC Was Still Airing Food Shows From Buddy Valastro?

TLC is a factual entertainment channel curated for just women aged 18-49. Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, it is currently home to shows like 90 Day Fiance, Say Yes To The Dress, Seeking Sister Wife, Dr. Pimple Popper and I Love Mama's Boy.

Few years ago, TLC was bitten by the love bug or in this case Buddy Valastro as the only food based content was Kitchen Boss, Cake Boss, Buddy Vs. Duff and the most noted project to date. Other than that TLC has been steadfast on brides and weddings.

Before Food Network entertained into the picture Warner Bros. Discovery just consisted of Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery Family basically a foodless network or a nemesis to the former rival Food Network.

Warner Bros. Discovery:
- Boomerang to exit the African market from next month
- Prediction: DMAX launches as a free-to-air channel in the African market
- Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney spending more on original content
- HBO Max and Discovery+ not merging after all

TLC was established as the food steady network on top of what's already seen on the station. If anything, there wasn't really a strong presence of Food until Warner Bros. Discovery was able to acquire Scripps Networks and merge it with their current portfolio by 2017.

Amidst that time, TLC still had its own set of Food Network for even the main channel. From what's hypothesized, the channel continued offering such content as consumers were accustomed to TLC being dubbed the Buddy Valastro channel hence the programming.

Over the years, that part of the channel had slowly been phased out what's current is amount of Say Yeses or Brides that walk down the aisle. What's lacking is the amount of pimple popper and medical series that could align the brand to its name, The Learning Channel.

Why Cartoon Network Has Become The Teen Titans GO! Channel?

Teen Titans GO! follows the wacky antics of Jump City's crime fighters Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy whom together form the form the Teen Titans. If anything, this series is considered the behind the scenes to everyone's lovable heroes.

As seen this past decade, the variety on Cartoon Network has declined massively to the point that some channels such as BBC Brit had adopted a similar identity for viewers and trust me things only worsen from that point.

Cartoon Network viewership wise or at least overseas has seen massive declines probably due to the amount of variety the channel can incorporate on a yearly basis and the fact that HBO Max can do a better job supplying their current offering alongside past content.

Insidus Games:
- Transformers
- Pink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit
- Looney Tunes
- The Powerpuff Girls: Mojo Jojo A-Go-Go!

I can't say Teen Titans GO! is entirely to blame for the brand's dismal selection if anything it's probably the only show that can keep primetime afloat as you have other shows like Craig Of The Creek, Looney Tunes Cartoons and We Baby Bears that could take a year to supply fresh batch of episodes.

While you have other shows such as Mao Mao, Heroes Of Pure Heart where viewers have to wait almost two years for new episodes then surprise surprise it has been shelved never to be seen or mentioned again with some of Cartoon Network's offering going through a similar route.

As far as Teen Titans GO! is concerned I'm not holding my breath and expecting them to distance themselves from that show. If anything, it's become a gold mine to Warner Bros., fact is some find it annoying and while others find it disrespectful to the early 00s Teen Titans.

Now before anyone can praise the original series, just know the comic has more superheroes that have been used in the show and aren't considered Teen Titan. As far as the negative comments go, Teen Titans GO! basically proved everyone's point and rubbed their butts all over it.

Regular Nick:
- Boomerang to go dark on the DStv platform next month
- March on Cartoonito
- Lego Monkie Kid returns this April on Cartoon Network
- Cartoonito to get a dedicated channel in France
- Da Vinci Kids plans co-viewing future

If you want to see less Teen Titans GO! on Cartoon Network, my best recommendation would be HBO Max as everyone is at peace at that point if you want Victor & Valentino, Regular Show and Uncle Grandpa the door is right there while others can enjoy endless hours of Teen Titans GO!.

New Channel Alert (Rumour): SuperSport Schools To Get A Dedicated Channel On The DStv Platform

In 2021, SuperSport acquired a majority stake in School Sports Live, a YouTube channel that livestreams and provides highlights and profiles of school sports across South Africa which lead to the introduction of SuperSport Schools.

Since it's acquisition, SuperSport Schools has become a multimedia platform for the SuperSport brand broadcasting live on YouTube or the app of the same name. SuperSport has even used supplied most of their content to the ever growing Variety 4 channel.

In an interview on whether or not SuperSport had planned to give the brand a linear channel as seen with WWE Channel. The folks behind SuperSport Schools felt that most audiences would prefer viewing the content from where it currently resides.

Of course that doesn't mean MultiChoice won't think otherwise as seen these past years several channels such as WildEarth, Moonbug Kids and Curiosity are all based on online brands with SuperSport Schools looking to join the trio of channels.

As seen this past week, MultiChoice has been conducting tests on the possible channel for the brand featuring shows like 50+ Years Of Sports, Spirit Of Yachting, The Outdoor Sports Show, The Greatest Of All Time, Arena Sports and several others.

Taking to account this is a sports channel branded for children is it possible that maybe it will be allocated on channel 300. I mean the last channel KTV died decades ago and MultiChoice hasn't been doing much on that area but it's possible they'll put on channel 216.

DStv:
- CBS Reality is the only brand to retain its identity in the UK from Paramount and AMC International
- Warner Bros. Discovery hinting at a possible rebrand to Boomerang as more preschool content fills the lineup
- MultiChoice shares crytpic message about eMedia's 4 channels
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future

As for packages, SuperSport Schools operated several pop-up channels through the DStv app each of them were tailor made for Easyview. As of right now, not sure if that's the case for the this version as MultiChoice has a history of doing otherwise.

All in all, Easyview doesn't have a sports channel perhaps as a news channel SuperSport Blitz but other than that you have SABC. Making all the more sense to include another sports channel even if it doesn't happen to be SuperSport Schools.

MultiChoice has made a lot of improvements with Easyview last year following the rollout of Magic Showcase, CineMagic and BBC UKTV on the already existing Real Time, TNT and PBS Kids putting them in a somewhat better position with rivals Openview.

As the channel number is concerned, the pop-up channel occupied channels 247/8 but seeing as those were OTT numbers. My guess it will probably occupy channel 216 or seeing this is a youth channel sit alongside Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney Channel.

But honestly I think it would make sense having it closer to SuperSport as not a lot of adults even browse those sections as seen with Mzansi Magic or Africa Magic for starters and 216/7 seems ideal as 218 and 219 are technically used for ESPN.

DStv Flex:
- March on The Home Channel
- The River cancelled after 6 seasons on 1Magic
- Virtual Reality offers a new opportunity for African filmmakers
- Ratings for DStv from December 2022

I'm guessing Access customers are probably relived should this the channel exist as more sports comes to the package joining the already available Racing240 alongside SuperSport brands Blitz and Variety 4 which has been carrying a lot of SuperSport Schools.

As for whether Variety 4 will stop supplying SuperSport Schools that has yet to be seen I can see them keep it as several SuperSport channels still air WWE but considering how much content would be available I'm guessing the hours will be reduced if not scrapped.

SuperSport Variety 4 in other countries have been airing it's fair share of football I think that should be something SuperSport should be looking into as Access fans just like Compact have football fans and it would put them in a competitive position with SABC Sport.

A lot of content is based in South Africa, I'm not sure if SuperSport Schools will be added to other countries considering this is SuperSport. It wouldn't be shocking if they did acquire it for these regions and perhaps try to grow the original offering in those regions.

The channel is anticipated to rollout either in the coming weeks or next month which is also a school holiday.

What To Expect On Via In March 2023?

Laat die potte prunt: Kampioene
Season 2
4 March 2023 // Saturdays 20:00
46 minutes x 8 episodes
Genre: Food / Competition
In this spin-off season of VIA’s super-popular Laat die potte prut, winning teams from past seasons return to duke it out against one another and show us who are the true potjiekos champions of SA.

Die Valke
Season 1
16 March 2023 // Thursdays 20:00
46 minutes x 13 episodes
Genre: True crime
A gripping new true-crime series about the Hawks' most intriguing and shocking cases. With exclusive access to the Hawks themselves and their archives, viewers will be given an insider's view into the unit's toughest and most notorious cases.

Doodgewone Jo
Season 7
22 March 2023 // Wednesdays 17:30
23 minutes x 13 episodes
Genre: Talk
In this talk show, popular singer Jo Black will meet up with famous friends to discuss interesting topics and activities ranging from sports, hunting, cross-fit, quad-biking, classic cars and technology while reflecting his personal values to try and redefine what it means to be a man in a modern context.

DStv Flex:
- Virtual Reality offers a new opportunity for African filmmakers
- Big Cat Sunday this February on National Geographic Wild
- CBS Reality acquired rights to Killer's Caught On Camera

Continuing shows:

Die groot afskud
Season 1
24 January 2023 // Tuesdays 20:00
46 minutes x 13 episodes
Genre: Reality / Weight-loss
A new, emotionally honest reality show which follows a group of overweight individuals as they embark on a dramatic weight-loss show. We witness all the physical and emotional highs and lows as they go through this life-changing experience.

Martelize se stamtafel
Season 2
27 January 2023 // Fridays17:00
23 minutes x 13 episodes
Genre: Food / Cookery
The much-loved RSG presenter Martelize Brink invites famous soap stars into her kitchen for a day of cooking and conversation. With the help of a genealogical researcher, they delve deep into the celeb guest's roots and then cook a dish that hails from the same country as their ancestors.

DStv:
- CBS Reality is the only brand to retain its identity in the UK from Paramount and AMC International
- Warner Bros. Discovery hinting at a possible rebrand to Boomerang as more preschool content fills the lineup
- MultiChoice shares crytpic message about eMedia's 4 channels
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future