Could Merit Street Media Also Be Eyeing International Expansion?

Last year, Phil McGraw known for his daytime talkshow Dr. Phil announced plans to start up his own TV network, Merit Street Media. This new network would form part of a joint venture with Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) covering 65 million homes.

Phil McGraw is set to star in his own program following the cancellation of Dr. Phil in 2023. Other content set to join the line-up include Morning On Merit Street and The News on Merit Street with the network likely to explore TBN's rich archives and instill religious value.

Merit Street will debut on linear TV by February 26, 2024 on DirecTV and Dish and cable systems owned by Charter and Altice, among others. It also intends to distribute the network via various free advertiser-supported television or streaming services, or FAST channels.

As to whether this new network would be distributed in other countries. TBN already distributes film channel Positiv and church channel TBN in these countries so Merit Street Media forming part of this line-up wouldn't seem that far fetched of an idea.

Phil McGraw already has a presence with his as mentioned cancelled medical show, Dr. Phil. If not a TV network, selected content from Merit Street Media will likely surface as a programming block on TBN as seen formerly Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) on TLC.

Development Alert: WaterBear Network Extends It's Reach To WildEarth

WildEarth.tv and the WaterBear Network have announced a content partnership agreement that will see a selection of documentaries and short films from WaterBear screened on Freeview channel 91 in the UK, as well as on channel 183 on the DSTV platforms across the African continent.

This new partnership consolidates the relationship between WildEarth and WaterBear – the platform where impact meets entertainment – and enhances the shared goal of both organisations to increase awareness of conservation efforts around the world.

The WaterBear strands will premiere on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, in February and March, and will feature across the global distribution network of WildEarth.tv. The strands will additionally be repeated during prime time viewing slots on Sunday evenings.

WaterBear Network, the free streamer using storytelling to spark change in the world, produces original content, spanning biodiversity, social justice, climate action and more. Available in 194 countries, WaterBear Network connects viewers with critical global issues and the social impact campaigns of more than 150 NGOs such as Oxfam and Greenpeace.

“WildEarth is excited to partner with WaterBear. We look forward to introducing our viewer base to this high quality programming that has such a positive effect on our planet” said Emily Wallington, the Co-Founder of WildEarth.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with WildEarth.tv and expanding our reach across the UK and Africa. WildEarth shares our dedication to compelling storytelling and environmental stewardship. This collaboration not only serves to captivate audiences but also to deepen global awareness about the urgent challenges facing our planet. At WaterBear Network, we actively seek partners who share our vision of informing, educating, and inspiring action. WildEarth’s commitment to connecting people with nature aligns perfectly with our mission,” added Oliver Taprogge, VP of Distribution at WaterBear Network.

March 2024 On TLC Across Africa | Returning Shows Including Say Yes To The Dress And My 600-lb Life | More

South Africa

Say Yes To the Dress S21

NEW SEASON

For more than 70 years, thousands of brides have traveled to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City to find their wedding day looks. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the magic of Kleinfeld. 

First TX: 6 March 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 17 April

My 600-lb Life S10B

NEW SEASON

The series follows Houston-based bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan as he helps a cast of morbidly obese patients with making positive changes in their lives.

First TX: 9 March 

TX Day: Saturday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 20 April

Little People, Big World S16

NEW SEASON

Matt Roloff and Caryn Chandler are engaged, and while Matt rented Roloff Farms out for short-term rental, he relisted the farm in August 2023.

First TX: 19 March 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 28 May

90 Day Diaries S5

NEW SEASON

Take an intimate look into the lives of our couples, told from their perspective, without producers or crew. 

First TX: 28 March 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 16 May

Africa

Say Yes To the Dress S21

NEW SEASON

For more than 70 years, thousands of brides have traveled to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City to find their wedding day looks. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the magic of Kleinfeld. 

First TX: 4 March 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 18 March

My 600-lb Life S10B

NEW SEASON

The series follows Houston-based bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan as he helps a cast of morbidly obese patients with making positive changes in their lives.

First TX: 9 March 

TX Day: Saturday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 20 April

Little People, Big World S16A

NEW SEASON

Matt Roloff and Caryn Chandler are engaged, and while Matt rented Roloff Farms out for short-term rental, he relisted the farm in August 2023.

First TX: 12 March 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 26 April

Sister Wives: Christine And David's Wedding

NEW SPECIAL

Showing the Brown family members sharing their opinions on the recent divorces. In his first-ever conversation with host Sukanya Krishnan, David shared a bit about his past and his wife's passing.

First TX: 10 March 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 March

Development Alert: Ben 10 Omniverse Had A 9th And 10th Season In Development, Lucky Girl Prequel Series Cancelled

Ben 10: Omniverse unfinished seasons

Ben 10: Omniverse which was the last series right now in the original continuity of Ben 10 was also the biggest series when it comes to seasons and episodes length. Ben 10: Omniverse went on for an eighth season run consisting of 80 episodes as opposed to the original Ben 10 with a fourth season run.

It had the biggest runtime in any Ben 10 series except now since the reboot surpassed it having 166 episodes which can be divided into 83 episodes.

Initially, Ben 10: Omniverse wasn't meant to be that long of a series, when it was first picked up it was only meant to have a 2 season run. But due to the success of the series it was renewed for an additional two seasons and this would carry on till it's last.

Despite it only running for eight seasons, the late Derek J. Wyatt one of the people who worked on the series it was actually suppose to run for another two seasons. If the series wasn't cancelled they would have brought the negative ten in the scrapped seasons and travel to space.

Similar to The Ghost And Molly McGee, this ended up being the season finale to Ben 10: Omniverse as the show was cancelled due to low ratings. They had also planned to bring the villains from the original Ben 10 such as Charm Caster, Vilgax, Dr. Maniac and others.

Ben 10 spinoff

Through an Q&A on X, Duncan Road one of creators of Ben 10 through Man Of Action had revealed that a spinoff based on Gwen Tennyson's persona Lucky Girl had been pitched but hadn't reached the development phase. Prior to this, they were rumours of a Kevin 11 spinoff series which hadn't got picked up by Cartoon Network.

Lucky Girl would have helped attract a wider female audience to Ben 10 since the franchise is male dominant.

Monster House (GBA)

The game picks up from the part of the film where D.J., Chowder and Jenny escape out of a police car, only to be eaten by the house. The three are separated, and while looking for each other, are attacked by enemies constructed out of the building's interior architecture.

Obstacles include pipes that can block doors or pathways to keep the player on track, tentacle-like pipes that can harm the player, trees that can try to grab the player, objects that can fly at the player, spotlights from windows that can awaken monsters to attack the player if they're caught, and giant pipe monsters that can suck up the player. 

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