Development Alert (Rumour): Invincible Fight Girl Commissioned By Cartoon Network Might Be Heading To Adult Swim

Invincible Fight Girl is an upcoming American animated action-comedy television series created by DC Super Hero Girls' Juston Gordon-Montgomery. It follows Andy, a young girl who dreams of becoming the greatest pro wrestler of all time.

Assuming the wrestler alias "Fight Girl", Andy sets out into the bizarre and colorful Wrestling World, determined to make a name for herself. Along the way, she meets cynical retired champ, Aunt P; the endearingly innocent Mikey, a great wrestling analyst-in-the-making; and the unscrupulous Craig, who doesn’t so much love wrestling as he does scheming ways to profit off it. 

The series was greenlit by Cartoon Network in 2021 alongside Unicorn Warriors Eternal and My Adventures With Superman. It had since then through several delays due to corporate restructure which had several already completed films and series being erased from existence. 

There were others like Batman: Caped Crusader and Merry Little Batman that were shipped to rival platforms, Amazon Prime Video. With some positioning being done to Cartoon Network as shows like Unicorn Warriors Eternal and My Adventures With Superman fold under Adult Swim.

Cartoon Network is no stranger to character driven content as there was Samurai Jack, Ben 10 and Adventure Time. But for some reason, it seems like corporate is trying to keep such content away from the channel and focus more on comedic shows. 

During the week, a user on X had mentioned Invincible Fight Girl was being previewed on Adult Swim due to its wrestling plot. This means Tiny Toons Looniversity would be the only original program on the network in 2024 as the latter Inyanu: Child Of Wonder and Totally Spies! are licensed. 

Although, there hasn't been official confirmation it wouldn't seem far fetched considering how originals on both Cartoon Network and Cartoonito has been screwed over in the last months.

Development Alert: BSK TV Network To Rollout On DStv Platforms In Sierra Leone

BSK Television Network, under the astute leadership of Dr-Bernadette Sanko Kamara serves as a game-changer across the Africa continent. Its presence on StarTimes Channel 200 and soon DStv ensures widespread accessibility, fostering a sense of unity and connectivity among Africans.

The network's commitment to showcasing diverse voices, promoting cultural exchange, and addressing pertinent issues resonates deeply with young audiences, both in Sierra Leone and throughout Africa. 

The channel had a soft launch at Radisson Blu - Mammy Yoko Hotel, marks a significant milestone, signaling the beginning of an era of innovative television programming and meaningful engagement for Africa

BSK Television Network's emergence as a prominent media platform holds immense potential to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of African leaders and change-makers. 

BSK Studios LLC is the parent company which encompasses the BSK Streams, BSK TV Network and the BSK Radio.

News Shorts: Play Room Acquires Broadcasting Rights To Rockabye Island, Zee World Launches Its First 30 Minute Slots With Sister Wives And Force Of Attraction And Via Launches A New Show Gesels In June

Play Room travels to the UK in Rockabye Island

Each day, Sean and Roisin hop on board their school-boat with their school friends and head off to a magical preschool, where they meet their teacher, Mister O’Dear, who just happens to be a deer!

Through imagination, adventure and teamwork, the children learn about their world and how it works, all with the support of their many animal friends on the fantastical and enchanting Rocka-Bye Island!

The series airs daily at 09:00 from 27 May.

Zee World also pulling a Star Life 

After Star Life opted to make all their primetime shows ran half an hour it appears Zee World is also dwelling in the 30 minute offering with Sister Wives and Force Of Attraction. These shows air daily at 21:00 and 21:30 despite the rest of Africa receiving it as 1 hour.

If anything, is it possible Zee World is looking to follow Star Life and make all their programs half hour. Honestly, there are shows on there which deserve that treatment like Radha Mohan and Twist Of Fate considering how often you'd hear those words "new season".

This isn't the first time Zee World had made rather odd changes aside from separate feeds. There was a case where films were viewed on one feed but excluded from the other so I guess this will be the new norm with the channel.

June and July on Via

Gesels

Season 1

22 June – 14 September 2024

Saturdays 18:00

46 minutes x 13 episodes

Genre: Talk show

Gesels is an energetic lifestyle talk show where advice and inspiration are shared to address different facets of our lives. Creating space for ourselves, for others, and for community is apparently the secret to happiness. Viewers will get the sense that they are privy to the coolest conversations where they leave with fresh insights and a list of new things to try.

Hier sit die manne

Season 5

6 July – 28 September 2024

Saturdays 17:00

46 minutes x 13 episodes

Genre: Talk show / Magazine show

A male-interest talk show hosted by Frank Rautenbach. In each episode Frank interviews a guest who is relevant to the market. Additional inserts will focus on popular male interests such as cars, fishing, hunting, investing, travel, rugby, and more.

Die Babbelbende

Season 2

21 July 2024 – 19 January 2025

Sundays 07:30

23 minutes x 25 episodes

Genre: Kids' entertainment

In this children's entertainment series, we answer all the questions curious kiddies may have. Paloeka, Palawa and their bestie, Bibi, hang out in their tree house while their friends Ben visits all kinds of interesting places. For children ages 4 through 10.

Canal+ Now Owns More Than 45% Of MultiChoice

French media giant Group Canal+ has acquired a further 7,374,918 shares in DStv parent MultiChoice in the past week, bringing its total ownership of the local broadcaster to 45.20%.

It acquired the shares between 8 and 10 May 2024, paying between R119.44 and R119.68.

“Canal+ confirms that these acquisitions have already been disclosed to the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) as required under the Companies Act and [the Takeover Regulations],” it said.

“After the aforementioned trades are implemented, Canal+ will hold an aggregate of approximately 45.20% of the MultiChoice Shares in issue.”

“Save as may be prohibited under the Companies Act and the Takeover Regulations, Canal+ may acquire further MultiChoice Shares after the date of this announcement whilst the Offer remains open,” it added.

Canal+ has gradually increased its shareholding in MultiChoice since April 2024, after its creeping takeover of the DStv parent began in October 2020.

The French media giant last notified the market on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, that it had increased its MultiChoice stake to around 43.54%.

It has been notifying the market of its MultiChoice stock purchases through the Takeover Regulation Panel each week since the companies revealed that it broke through the 40% ownership mark.

“Some shareholders have asked whether Canal+ might cross the 50% shareholding in this way,” MultiChoice said in a media statement following the disclosure.

“We do not envisage this happening as exceeding 50% ownership would amount to a merger under the Competition Act, which would require prior approval from the Competition Tribunal.”

MultiChoice previously explained that Canal+ would be forced to increase its offer price if it were to buy shares for more than R125 each.

New Series Alert: Mzansi Magic Announces Samukeleni, A Spinoff Of Forever Thina

You saw them on Mzansi Magic’s reality show, Forever Thina, when couples went against all odds and married without their families’ approval. The three couples are back on Samukeleni, airing on the channel from 17 July, this time, seeking blessings for their respective unions post the wedding.

On this spin off show, the couples are embarking are on a different journey:  acceptance from their families and loved ones of their relationship and shot gun wedding. The end goal is to not only have their relatives acknowledge their unions but to also embrace these marriages by giving them the blessing and respect that they deserve.

“Our reality shows always tell stories that we hope will  entertain viewers as well as initiate an exchange of opinions among audiences,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels. “Samukeleni is an extension of the conversation that started on Forever Thina and we hope this will answer the question: What happened after the wedding? 

The show also answers questions like: What happens next in the newly wedded couples’ lives? What obstacles and turmoil await? Apart from seeking their families’ acceptance, they also have to tackle some contentious issues including paying ilobolo, blending their families, dealing with fertility issues and so much more.

Whether or not the blessings and acceptance come, the journey is you need to witness. Tune in to Mzansi Magic, DStv Channel 161 from Wednesday, 17 July at 20:00 and see if the couples request of ‘samukeleni’ will be received and accepted or not.