May 2024 On Travel Channel And Real Time Across Africa | New Series Alert: Alaskan Killer: Big Foot | Returning Shows Including The Aquarium And The Kitchen | More

Travel Channel 

Alaskan Killer: Big Foot S1

Brand New

Seventy years ago, a murderous Bigfoot like creature sent residents fleeing from Portlock, Alaska. Now, an expedition returns to the abandoned fishing village to reclaim the land and its resources from the terrifying beast locals call Nantinaq. The team's 40-day sojourn in the icy 

Alaskan wilderness tests their mettle, their 

faith and their ability to survive.

First TX: 2 May

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:10

Last TX: 6 June

Eli Roth presents: The Legion of Exorcists

Brand New

Evil is on the rise, inching us ever closer to

the end of days. Standing on the frontlines

of this spiritual war is the Legion of Exorcists, who use their faith to keep the devil's minions at bay. These are the true stories of their battle to save humanity's soul, one exorcism at a time.

First TX: 12 May

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:10

Last TX: 30 June

Real Time 

The Aquarium S2

New To Channel 

Viewers are taken behind the scenes of Atlanta's

Georgia Aquarium. The show follows the stories of an escape-artist moray eel, a giant sea turtle named Tank who needs to learn healthier eating habits, and the adventures of baby fantail rays Bacon and Tomato, as they adjust to life in the massive Ocean Voyager exhibit. Viewers also catch up with baby sea otter Gibson, as he learns to become a more independent pup.

First TX: 21 May

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 10:30

Last TX: 31 May

The Kitchen S6

New To Channel 

Spend a fun and food-filled morning in The Kitchen with hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, Marcela Valladolid and Geoffrey Zakarian. These five talented food experts will bring fun conversation and delicious recipes into your kitchen every week. From simple supper ideas to the latest food trends, to the "Cookbook Club," we'll cover all things fun in food. Pull up a stool at the counter and join us in The Kitchen. Everybody knows every great party ends up in The Kitchen!

First TX: 2 May

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:45

Last TX: 20 May

Chopped S21

New To Channel 

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: 14 May

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 11:15

Last TX: 30 May

Could Toonami Relaunch On MultiChoice's DStv And GOtv As Canal+ Seeks Full Ownership Of The Pay-TV Company?

Toonami is an action and adventure driven young oriented channel operated by Warner Bros. Discovery. It is home to DC legends such as Batman, Superman, Justice League and Teen Titans alongside anime such as Dragon Ball and Inazuma Eleven. 

The channel currently resides within StarTimes through a separate agreement alongside Investigation Discovery, TLC and Discovery. Prior to this, MultiChoice added Toonami as a month long pop-up channel.

Although MultiChoice opted out of making it a permanent, Canal+ also offers Toonami alongside Cartoon Network and Cartoonito. Should the acquisition move forward Canal+ will be merging their platforms with that of MultiChoice's DStv and GOtv. 

Toonami could form part of an expansive deal as MultiChoice already offers these brands alongside factual entertainment from Discovery Inc. This merger would be more of DStv folding under Canal+ as opposed to Canal+ folding under DStv. 

This implies that Canal+ will put more focus on their brands and find ways to keep MultiChoice's offering intact. This could see them closing more channels while others like Mzansi Magic and M-Net would be handled by StudioCanal or Canal+ Premium.

Disney Might Be Looking To Bundle Disney+ With Other Streaming Services, Could This Be The Possible Outcome For European And African Markets?

After Netflix debuted, numerous companies wanted the piece of the pie with Disney+ despite being a late entrant managed to be one of the leading streaming services globally in its short span. It prompted the launch of Max, Paramount+ and Peacock. 

With the high levels of streamers, the whole thing just crashed as consumers weren't willingly to pay for these many streaming services. All of which were eyeing worldwide domination, come in short as streaming had proved to be most challenging in these markets.

It had led NBCUniversal and Paramount Global to rollout a joint streaming service through the Sky Group division in parts of Europe. As existing rivals such as Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video had been gaining the upper hand.

Although, Disney+ is the most successful late entry to the streaming market. Unlike the latter to have further consolidated their offering the streamer is not accessible in parts of Europe and Africa leading consumers to miss out on various content. 

Disney Channel to date has been treated as a promotional channel to the streamer. After launching at least one film from the streaming service on a monthly basis alongside animated series such as Monsters At Work and Chip'n'Dale: Park Life.

This has been the one of the few options consumers had in browsing some of the content not available in the region. 

In an interview with CNBC, Disney's CEO Bob Iger was asked whether they do see bundling as a option for the streamer. He assured consumers of that possibility although no definitive timeframe was given or how it would impact the existing Disney+ standalone service.

In 2021, WWE signed a content deal with NBCUniversal's Peacock which would see the WWE Network fold under the streamer. Now the question here is if Disney were looking to follow in a similar pursuit could it lead to the closure of the streamer. 

Disney had been reviewing their international business and limiting Disney+ local presence. Considering some countries have strict bylaws on local content a lucrative deal matching that of WWE Network would be one way to get away from those regulations. 

StarSat SA Channel Changes From 01 January 2023 To 31 March 2024

Unlike most parties on the list, 2023 had to have been the most productive year for South Africa's underachiever StarSat. Managed by On Digital Media and StarTimes, SA's only affordable pay-tv service had welcomed more entertainment to the telly.

After being exclusive to only DStv, CBS Reality and CBS Justice extended their reach to StarSat which was accompanied by general entertainment brand FilmBox Action and children's channel, Kartoon Channel. 

At the time, it was stated the pay-tv company intended to add more channels after the 31 March 2023 which is where the last financial cycle ended. Most of which never came to pass as the latter to have launched were mostly former channels on the platform. 

This included ST Movies, Trace Africa, TLC and Investigation Discovery with the only new addition being Discovery Channel, Boing and ST Toons.

The only terminations came from Russia Today as its frequency had been phased out in most parts of the world. Other brands to have fallen on the platform were TNT due to contractual issues alongside Glow TV whose agreement had expired with the platform.

New channel/relaunches 

Discovery Channel 

BOING 

ST Toons 

Kartoon Channel 

FilmBox Action 

CBS Reality

CBS Justice 

Trace Africa 

Investigation Discovery 

TLC 

Termination 

Glow TV 

Russia Today 

TNT

Snoozefest Updates: Arise News Rolls Out On DStv In More Countries, A Rebroadcast Of Deur Dik En Dun Take Up Weekday Afternoons On eExtra With Isipho: The Gift On e.tv Every Weeknights

Arise News launches on DStv

Arise News is a London based television network that offers news and current affairs to audiences across the United States, Europe and Africa. It is operated by Arise Broadcasting Ltd., which is owned by Nigerian media mogul Nduka Obaigbena.

As some readers are aware, MultiChoice began tests on the channel a month ago leading to speculation over its possible expansion in more territories. Now it's listed on channel 416 so it's likely to go live by tomorrow from the DStv Access and up.

Deur Dik En Dun on eExtra 

As primetime continues to rise on eExtra following the launches of Die Fakulteit and Sommerdahl Moorde. eExtra continues to hike the flow of repeats on the channel with the addition of Deur Dik En Dun on weekdays at 12:55 from 26 April.

Growing up without her mother and father, Süreyya must fnd her way in life alone. Proud and beautful, she lives modestly with her only relatve, Aunt Senem. Working her way to graduaton at a music conservatory, she becomes a talented musician. But this independent, simple life is set to be turned upside down. The handsome and wealthy Faruk Boran transforms the young singer’s life. Mesmerized by his charm, she fnds herself swept up in a passionate romance and falls desperately in love.

Isipho: The Gift on e.tv

Isipho: The Gift was a 2019 supernatural drama series produced by HerbVision Multimedia and The Ntintili Factory for broadcasters e.tv and VIU. The series was quietly wiped of the rug with a short-lived 206 episodes with e.tv looking to air after Redemption ends.

A young Moses Shezi grew up with the gift of seeing into the future. When his gift leads to the death of his mother, he keeps silent about his gift. Now in his old age, Moses foresees his daughter Ntombi in danger. A series of visions show him four other strangers which he sets out to find in order to change the course of destiny.

It airs weeknights on e.tv from 20 May at 20:30.