Recap To The Decade: Nicktoons No Longer Functions Without Nickelodeon

Nicktoons is an international brand operated by Paramount Global that distributes various animated series and films from Nickelodeon Studios. It also comes with dedicated channels which is accessible in over 13 million homes across the globe with the populist based in Africa.

Unlike most feeds, Nicktoons Africa operates independently initially serving older animated content such as Angry Beavers and Hey Arnold! to more modern content like SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show and The Twisted Timeline Of Sammy & Raj.

Nickelodeon had attempted to further attempted to distance the channel from its repeats tolerance with Pokémon: Sun And Moon, Littlest Pets Shop and Munki And Trunk. Even went as far as bundling the Nick Jr. brand to its existing line-up creating rivalry amongst brands.

Overtime, Nickelodeon sort of learnt how to balance the content I mean they have a local music show, NickMusic. At times, they've even added content some of which resurface on Nickelodeon. The only thing redundant about the offering at this point would be Nick Jr.

Nick Jr. comes with its own TV channel and a programming block on Nickelodeon. Similar to Nicktoons, it also hovers around reruns but the block on Nicktoons hasn't been updated in a long while or at least not in the daytime as the night has seen further content.

Honestly speaking, I think Nick Rewind was something that the channel needed or something more independent like what Nickelodeon had been doing with Nicktoons in a long while I mean something more like Nickelodeon Extra or Nick Refresh.

Recap To Last Month: Nick Jr. Failed To Enter The Splat Zone As MultiChoice And Paramount Global Promised, Might Launch In 2024 Alongside Nicktoons

Earlier in the year, Paramount Global opted to revive one of Nickelodeon's most iconic logos, The Splat. Together with the previous logo would add a more modern flare with most Nickelodeon feeds in Europe integrating by August with consumers in Southern Africa and likely ROA by October.

Together with the Splat, MultiChoice Africa had switched Nickelodeon to high definition two years after the channel switched to high definition in South Africa. It was mentioned that Nick Jr. would migrate by last month with Nicktoons following sometime in 2024.

Just like Paramount+, none of that came in 2023 as intended with questions surrounding the possible delay of the rebrand. Could it be possible that Paramount Global wants to rebrand both Nick Jr. and Nicktoons together or rather they have no idea when it's taking place.

Unlike Nicktoons, Paramount Global supplies a globalised feed for Nick Jr. (and MTV). If you look at it, Paramount Global (in Africa) don't have much control over majority of the developments seen on this channel as opposed to brands like MTV Base and BET.

If anything, it wouldn't surprise me if Nicktoons were to rebrand by the new year alongside Nick Jr. Despite operating as a local, Nicktoons' offering has been more aligned to their international counterparts unlike previous years were it was structured to operate independently.

January 2024 On Discovery Channel And TLC Across Africa | New Series Alert: Downey's Dream Cars And Busted! | Returning Shows Including Dr. Pimple Popper And 90 Day: The Single Life | More

Discovery Channel

Homestead Rescue S5B

NEW SEASON

Marty, Matt and Misty Raney use their building, farming and hunting expertise to help people who strive to live off the grid.

First TX: 3 Jan

TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 20:00 Last TX: 31 Jan

Downey’s Dream Cars

BRAND NEW

Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars, but he's also dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful and yes -- more efficient -- while keeping their souls intact.

First TX: 26 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 20:00 Last TX: 1 March

Busted!

BRAND NEW

iPhones, dash cams, security cameras, and news crews, this high stakes series is storytelling in its rawest form featuring a series of thrilling caught in the act moments from those that lived it and those that thought quickly to record it.

First TX: 13 Jan TX Day: Saturday TX Time: 20:55 Last TX: TBC

TLC 

1000lb Sisters S4B

NEW SEASON

The Slaton sisters who weigh around 1,000 pounds together showcase their inspiring journey to lose weight and fulfil their dreams by leading a healthy life.

South Africa: First TX: 9 Jan TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TB

Africa:

First TX: 9 Jan TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:50 Last TX: TBC

90 Day: The Single Life S4

NEW SEASON

Six adults whose previous relationships have failed return to the dating scene and embark on a journey to find true love.

South Africa: First TX: 17 Jan TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Africa:

First TX: 17 Jan

TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 21:50 Last TX: TBC

Dr. Pimple Popper: Pop Ups S5

NEW SEASON

Sandra Lee joins The Doctors to share some of her favorite videos of popping pimples.

South Africa: First TX: 5 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Africa:

First TX: 5 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 21:50 Last TX: TBC

Gwyneth vs Terry The Ski Crash Trial

BRAND NEW

Follows the civil trial earlier this year that saw Gwyneth Paltrow sued by - and later counter-sue  Terry Sanders, after their collision on a Utah ski slope in 2016.

South Africa: First TX: 21 Jan TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 22:00 Last TX: 21 Jan

Peltz-Beckham vs Wedding Planners​

BRAND NEW

Nicola Peltz is depicted as a 'nightmare bride' in an upcoming documentary that explores her contentious clash with wedding planners involved in her extravagant 2022 nuptials.

South Africa: First TX: 28 Jan TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 22:00 Last TX: 28 Jan

January 2024 On Investigation Discovery, Discovery Family, Travel Channel And Real Time Across Africa | New Series Alert: High Speed Case | Returning Shows Including The Haunted Museum And Dead Files | More

Investigation Discovery

American Monster S9

NEW SEASON

The stereotypical image of the ciriminal psychopath as a loner, anti-social and unable to maintain any

relations is a myth until they're Letcaught, murderers who kill for pleasure seem like the nicest guys in

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First TX: 29 Jan

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace S2: Natalia Speaks

NEW SEASON

Season two of Curious Case of Natalia Grace will explore the Barnetts story from the side of Natalia's experience for the first time.

First TX: 28 Jan

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

High Speed Chase

BRAND NEW

Get in the driver's seat for some of the most extraordinary police chases ever captured on camera -- with never-before-seen footage, it’s a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled window into a world where criminals will do anything to escape.

First TX: 24 Jan

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: TBC

Tell Us Your Secrets

Murders at the Burger Joint: A fast-food robbery turns into a night of terror for four employees. 

What happened at Fells Acres: The town of Malden, Massachusetts, erupts with outrage after a child attending a family-run daycare makes sexual abuse claims.

Murder at Carter County Mines: Mystery grips a town when a beloved couple goes missing from their home. 

What happened to Valentino Dixon?: A young man's shooting on a hot summer night isn't the only life destroyed.

Matriarch at Murder?: The brutal stabbing of a woman found dead on train tracks rocks her town.

Devil In The Ozarks: A brazen sexual assault shocks a small town, but goes unsolved for 20 years, until a nearby murder produces a suspect with matching DNA.

First TX: 7 Jan

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 21 Jan

Discovery Family

Dirty Jobs S5

NEW TO CHANNEL

An unflinching look at the unsung American worker, and the unusual but vital vocations that must be done. There's a lot to learn as host Mike Rowe introduces us to an elite assortment of men and women who make their living doing the most unthinkable jobs.

First TX: 12 Jan

TX Day: Mon - Fri

TX Time: 16:00

Last TX: TBC

Travel Channel

Dead Files S14

New Season

Physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi combine their unique skills to solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America. Each investigator's findings remain hidden from the other, and from the property's occupants, until the shocking results are revealed in a riveting conclusion.

First TX: 1 Jan

TX Day: Mon

TX Time: 22:10

Last TX: 25 March

The Haunted Museum S2

New Season

Paranormal investigator and host of Ghost Adventures Zak Bagans joins forces with filmmaker Eli Roth, the modern master of horror, to present a terrifying film anthology inspired by pieces found in Zak’s personal collection of haunted artifacts.

First TX: 9 Jan

TX Day: Tues

TX Time: 21:10

Last TX: 27 Feb

Real Time

Guy's Grocery Games S13

NEW TO CHANNEL

Guy Fieri sends talented chefs running through the aisles of Flavortown Market for the chance to make some serious dough. They face real-world challenges as they compete to be the last chef standing in this high-stakes cooking competition.

First TX: 1 Jan

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 12:05

Last TX: TBC

I'd Kill For You S3

NEW TO CHANNEL

How far would you go for the person you love? 

Would you lie for them, die for them...or even kill 

for them? I'D KILL FOR YOU lifts the lid on 

unbelievable crimes in which one human's love, 

loyalty or devotion is chosen over another's life. 

These pre-meditated, highly calculated killings 

were all orchestrated by a twisted manipulator, 

who uses their love and power as the ultimate 

murder weapon.

First TX: 23 Jan

TX Day: Everyday

TX Time: 22:30

Last TX: TBC

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HGTV

Fixer to Fabulous S5

NEW SEASON

Husband-wife team Dave and Jenny Marrs preserve and renovate historic homes in Bentonville, AR. They use their resources to transform houses into masterpieces for buyers that want a slower-paced lifestyle in a small town.

First TX: 25 Jan TX Day: Thursday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

No Demo Reno S3

NEW SEASON

Home renovation expert and social media creator Jennifer Todryk combines clever design solutions and cost-saving ideas to create stunning home overhauls for clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, all without any major demolition.

First TX: 30 Jan TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Unsellable Houses S4

NEW SEASON

Real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb renovate unlovable homes. The sisters make necessary and impactful renovations that convert these unlovable houses into diamonds in the rough.

First TX: 1 Jan TX Day: Monday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Food Network

Baker's Dozen S1

BRAND NEW

Home baker and actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and former White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses put 13 competitors -- including home bakers, professionals, newcomers and veterans -- through a series of baking challenges. Tamera, Bill and guest judges assess each creation and eliminate the bakers who don't make the cut until there is only one baker left to claim the $5,000 prize and Golden Rolling Pin.

First TX: 5 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: 2 Feb

Battle of The Decades S1

BRAND NEW

Jonathan Bennett welcomes skilled chefs from different generations to a competition that puts their distinct perspectives on food and pop culture in the spotlight! They'll take on classic dishes and viral food trends, but only one chef will win $10,000!

First TX: 29 Jan TX Day: Monday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: TBC

Zoe Bakes S2

NEW SEASON

Zoë François bakes and cooks her favorite recipes, from easy main dishes to delicious desserts, with a little help from her friends and family.

First TX: 6 Jan TX Day: Saturday & Sunday TX Time: 16:05 Last TX: 21 Jan

Baked In Tradition S1

BRAND NEW

Baker Bryan Ford explores the techniques and traditions behind New York City's best baked goods, and how the city's diverse cultures put their own twists on simple ingredients to bring family and friends together, every time.

First TX: 27 Jan TX Day: Saturday & Sunday TX Time: 16:05 Last TX: 28 Jan

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines S7

NEW SEASON

On an all-new season, Joanna shares delicious recipes for brisket sliders, Grandma Zimmern's meatloaf, Basque-style cheesecake and more as friends, family and two guest chefs drop by to help her cook.

First TX: 11 Jan TX Day: Thursday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: 25 Jan

Chopped S56

NEW SEASON

Competitors race to turn mystery ingredients into extraordinary three-course meals. This competition is all about skill, speed and ingenuity -- and only one chef will impress the judges enough to survive the chopping block.

First TX: 17 Jan TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: TBC