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August 2021 On The Home Channel | 4 New Series Alerts Including A Spinoff To Million Dollar House | 4 Returning Series Including The Property Brothers

Real Health NEW SEASON 13
Holistic health experts and professionals join Real Health host, Michael Porter, to discuss every-day health conditions. They explore causes, symptoms and holistic ways of treating these issues and how these solutions, when practiced correctly, can lead to a healthier mind, body and soul. In each episode, our experts delve deep into the root of what happens at biological, physiological and psychological levels when healthy living is practiced holistically. They inform the viewer of the roles played by diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices on their overall well-being, and the viewer in turn learns about the diverse approaches to health that suit different lifestyles, personalities and beliefs. Whether it’s conventional Western medical solutions or Eastern disciplines that have been practiced for thousands of years, modern nutritional viewpoints or age old remedies, each episode of Real Health aims to inspire, transform and enlighten.
02 August 2021
Monday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 23:00, Wed 10:00, Thu 14:00, Sat 09:30 & Sun 08:00

Scotland's Home of the Year NEW SEASON 2
Three property experts travel far and wide, exploring and judging homes in a bid to find Scotland’s Home of The Year! Follow architect and university teacher, Michael Angus, renowned interior designer, Anna Campbell-Jones, and lifestyle blogger, Kate Spiers. In each episode, three stunning homes are put under the spotlight. We see what makes them extraordinary and get the chance to pick up a tip or two about self-building and styling. Each of the homes is scored out of the ten, and the one with the highest score goes through to the finale, where Scotland’s Home of the Year will be crowned.
02 August 2021
Monday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 22:00, Wed 11:00 & Thu 15:00

Million Dollar House Hunters Australia BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Very few of us have a big budget to spend on a house. On Million Dollar House Hunters Australia, we meet the select few who have money to burn on high-end Real Estate. In each episode, hosts, Kris Smith and Nadia Bartel take couples on a tour of three luxury homes. From tennis courts to roof-top pools these homes have it all, and these house hunters have the money, the eye for detail and a hankering for ultimate luxury.

03 August 2021
Tuesday 18:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 23:30, Thu 10:30, Fri 14:30, Sat 15:30 & 22:30, Sun 11:00 & 19:30

Never Too Small BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Growing populations and land scarcity are squeezing our cities, and around the world people are turning to more affordable and smaller homes. Never Too Small sits down with award-winning designers and architects to break down their tiny homes, micro apartments, cabins and more, revealing how urban design and architecture will shape how we live, how we work and how we socialise in the future. Never Too Small explores the experimentation and self-expression on the path to perfecting design, travelling across the globe in search of the best small spaces. Each episode explores a new theme, from preserving historic buildings, sustainability in rural areas, to life in the most densely populated cities in the world – speaking to the architects themselves as they transform small spaces into homes. Designed well, no space is ever too small.
03 August 2021
Tuesday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 22:00, Thu 11:30, Fri 15:30, Sat 13:30 & 20:30, Sun 17:30 & 00:30

Money for Nothing 4
One man’s trash is a salvager’s treasure on Money for Nothing! Interior designer, Sarah Moore, and furniture restorer, Jay Blades, meet people who are throwing out what they consider to be worthless goods. Recycling, up-cycling and repurposing is the name of the game. In each episode, three items destined for the skip are salvaged and transformed. The new creations are then sold, and the profit given to the previous owners of these items, proving that you indeed can make Money for Nothing.
03 August 2021
Tuesday 20:00
Friday 16:00 (Priority Slots)
Wed 08:00 & Thu 12:00

Great British Gardens: Season by Season BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Great British Gardens takes us on a guided tour, throughout the seasons, of four of the most beautiful and important gardens in Britain. Each episode explores one stunning garden, and taking us though them is gardening guru, Carol Klein! From the arts and craft treasure Great Dixter in the Sussex Weald and the minutely tended ‘John’s Garden’ at Ashwood in the Black Country, to the Gravetye Manor in East Sussex, with its enviable kitchen garden and Gresgarth Hall, the Lancashire retreat of one of Britain’s most renowned designers, Carol visits each garden, meets the people who care for them, and learns the secrets of some of Britain’s most treasured outdoor spaces.
10 August 2021
Tuesday 21:30
Friday 17:30 (Priority Slots)
Wed 09:30 & Thu 13:30

Property Brothers: Forever Home NEW EPISODES 1
In Property Brothers: Forever Home, Drew and Jonathan Scott are on a mission to help couples transform their current houses into forever homes—a place where they can put down roots and happily spend the rest of their lives. The homeowners aren’t looking to flip properties or make a quick buck, they know their house is “the one” and have plans to grow old together. But before that can happen, they need Drew and Jonathan to unlock its full potential. First, Drew takes the homeowners on a tour of nearby renovated homes to learn about the features they can and can’t live without. Then, Jonathan presents two design options that showcase different ways their house can be reimagined. Stakes are high and the pressure is on as the brothers tackle full-scale renovations, with design and demo hurdles along the way, to turn these houses into their forever homes.
16 August 2021
Monday 17:00
Wednesday 21:00 (Priority Slots)
Thu 09:00, Fri 13:00, Sat 16:00 & 23:00, Sun 11:30 & 20:00

Open Homes NEW SEASON 2
On Open Homes, expert home and garden designers take a tour through some of the most awe-inspiring properties you’ll ever see; from homes with endless water views and restored historic mansions, to life- changing gardens and cutting edge modern abodes. If you’re renovating, building or just addicted to looking through stunning houses, Open Homes is the show for you.
16 August 2021
Monday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Tue 22:30, Wed 11:30, Thu 15:30, Sat 10:30 & Sun 09:00

Farmhouse Facelift BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Brother and sister duo, Billy Pearson, a craftsman contractor, and Carolyn Wilbrink, a designer, tackle tough renovations on Farmhouse Facelift. Each week, they’ll take on one massive renovation for their clients, bringing stunning designs and customized modern conveniences to each new project.
23 August 2021
Tuesday 16:00
Thursday 20:00 (Priority Slots)
Mon 12:00, Fri 08:00, Sat 12:30 & 19:30, Sun 16:30 & 23:30

Slice of Paradise 1
Track the journeys of couples, families and partners as they endeavour to get on, climb up or go down the property ladder. Hosted by Peter Wolfkamp and Shelley Ferguson, Slice of Paradise sees the two property aficionados go head-to-head competing to find the best property for each group. They’ll focus on different priorities for their buyers and pull out all the stops to get them their Slice of Paradise.
23 August 2021
Friday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 22:00, Tue 11:00 & Wed 15:00

Ready Set Reno 1
On Ready Set Reno, design and construction power-couple Michael and Carlene Duffy are scouring all corners of Australia in search of the best home renovations, whilst simultaneously trying to finish their own renovation that has been six years in the making. You’ll learn a thing or two and meet some of the best designers Australia has to offer, teaming up with real people battling to achieve their dream home.
30 August 2021
Thursday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 11:00, Tue 15:00 & Fri 22:30

Design Junkies 1
Six Design Junkies compete to see who among them is best at turning junk into treasure! Car wrecks, washed-up items found on the beach and the weekly bulky waste of a city are all in line for the biggest transformation of their existence. With a new brief each week, and two days to design and create slick and functional pieces worthy of any designer showroom floor, each of the contestants gets the chance to accumulate points. They’ll each also be working on one unique and ultimate showpiece to show off in the finale! Whoever has the most points at the end of the season gets to be crowned New Zealand’s best Design Junkie.
30 August 2021
Wednesday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 15:00, Thu 22:00 & Fri 11:00

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Warner TV Replaces TNT In Romania And Poland In October With Questions Over It's Fate In TNT Africa

A month ago, WarnerMedia announced that they were replacing TNT with Warner TV in Germany from September with other European markets expected to follow gradually.

Well gradually came in quick as Romania and Poland will be canning their TNT channels together a month later and also around the 20s like Germany.

TNT launched back in 2015 to replace the outdated but ever successful TCM in those regions just like Africa they were also used for movies.

Now they're getting out of their comfort zone for the generic, Warner TV which is said to position itself as a brand for its unique story, first-class content and remarkable storytelling.

Basically, it's taking content already available on M-Net and their streaming service Showmax ranging from HBO, The CW, TNT and Adult Swim, and putting them under one hub.

The possible exiting of the ever so modern TNT Africa does raise questions for the additional offering available being AEW Dynamite and TNT Original Movies. All evolutions of TNT have brought something to the table at the expense of another.

TCM had an ongoing stack of outdated movies, TNT has a new movie block and sporting action with AEW Dynamite so what will the generic channel like Warner TV offer perhaps series to also compete with the likes of FOX and Universal if so what will viewers lose from all this.

After Going Dark In Africa, FashionTV Makes It's Comeback On StarSat

FashionTV is an international fashion and lifestyle broadcasting channel offering a review of global fashion and is independently owned and operated from the headquarters in Paris, London and Vienna.

The channel was removed from DStv later in 2016 in favour of its sister channel, Fashion One and thereafter the channel went blank in 2020 and StarTimes tried contacting them with no luck they kicked it to the curb.

Now the channel returns to StarTimes as a replacement for the irrelevant FashionBOX channel owned by SPI International who are also in charge of Timeless Dizi Channel, Filmbox and Gametoon.

As usual, StarTimes failed once again to inform the media about these changes while the owners of FashionTV remain quiet on this channel as well as Fashion One's blackout.

The channel launches 15 July on StarSat channel 282. It might be available on other platforms in future.

Germany, Australia And Switzerland Are The Next Markets To Lose FOX (And Disney Junior), Could The Disney Channels Demise There Actually Predict When The Ones In Africa Will Follow?

The Walt Disney Company announced plans to shut down its pay-TV channels Fox and Disney Junior in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on September 30. The films, series, and other programs will transition over to streaming service Disney+.

Disney+ is not available in South Africa as yet but with these new African productions coming. It won't pose much of a shock if we're part of their 2022 rollout.

More markets are closing down their Disney Channels as the CEO announced sometime back the goal is to close 100 international Disney Channels (even highlighted Africa) and they'll continue at a robust rate.

The Walt Disney Company took Disney XD and FOX Life away from Africa with FOX, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, ESPN 1 & 2, Disney Channel and Disney Junior remaining.

Around the closures, it was announced that Disney was doing away with FOX name. We got to see Korea find an alternative name while Latin America renamed it into Star which is a section on Disney+.

FOX Africa has been adding content from Star which signals the possible rebrand. The only reason it might not have changed as yet is due to the Star India channels.

In January 2021, Star India's channels rebranded to Utsav in the UK and parts of Europe while the Middle East, Africa, Singapore and other parts of Europe for some reason experienced that with only Star Vijay which seemingly confirms the new brands rollout in those territories.

Out of all these regions that got Utsav only the UK lost FOX while other markets have yet to join the Latin American counterpart of the channel but one things for certain is that these changes are coming in phases.

With that in mind, could it be possible that Star Life and StarPlus will rebrand into Utsav within the next month or two where one channel is celebrating a birthday with FOX following within two to three months where certain channels were wiped from the face of the earth or at least in Africa.

New Channel Alert: Untitled East African Movie Channel Using An Existing Brand Name Is Coming Soon To DStv

In the financial year end of March 2021, MultiChoice unveiled two channels the first being an entertainment channel for Mozambique with the other being a movie channel for East Africa.

It looks like the movie channel will be launching soon there's no reason for it to not be this channel seeing as they have large stack of fresh movies from 2020 featuring a ton of African stars.

For some strange reason the channel is using the name Pearl Magic which exists in Uganda so this may be a placeholder name for something surrounding that brand or it could be put under brand well-known by Kenya and Tanzania which is Maisha Magic since both are located in East Africa.

Now the question remains on why such channel is popping up in Southern Africa's airwaves. Could it be possible that MultiChoice SA and other parts of Africa are planning to ignite some of their brands.

West and East of Africa has got channels from the other parts of Africa while our market hasn't gotten any from one part being East Africa so could it be possible that this new movie channel as well a channel which was playing in the test channel section before going dark Maisha Magic be part of our region to introduce viewers to Swahili.

MultiChoice has been Afrocentric for a while now with the likes of fliekNET, kykNET Lekker, Wild Earth, Novela Magic, Moja 9.9. and Honey. They even got some local productions launching on M-Net within the next year and have launched Mzansi Magic adaptations in other markets ranging from Pearl Magic (as mentioned), Akwaaba Magic, Zambezi Magic, Abol TV and OneZed TV.

Did eMedia Investments' Possibly Give Us A Hint On What To Expect From SABC's "Long Awaited" Streaming Service?

A week ago, eMedia Investments' "possible details" of the brand's upcoming streaming service, eVOD which is scheduled to be released sometime in July surfaced the net.

With this possible leak, could we possibly see a last minute rollout of the service or a possible delay as this wasn't the first time something related to the brand surfaced the net.

In 2017, e.tv's 4 new channels at the time were listed on their website with DStv channel numbers with DStv adding them to their i-Plate section before eventually rolling them onto the platform.

With the help of a certain user, I got to analyse each of the possible details for eVOD.

For starters, there's no international series present on this app (apparently Kuiertyd dubbed soaps are listed as local) which wouldn't come as a shock if it's true. Telkom did mention in their interview it was hard securing rights to SABC 3 due to all the international programming available on there so maybe eMedia will try supplying some international content overtime.

This might also signal less to no new content.

SABC: This implies that MAYBE the platform won't carry any linear channels since they do sacrifice part of their schedule for international programming. It was already stated that at the time that they wouldn't have any international content there.

Secondly, there's a Fast Forward feature which grants paying customers (seperate from data charges) access to a minimum amount of episodes from their favourite local programs even before airing on TV.

SABC: They might have something similar but grant those with an up-to-date TV licence access to 1 episode and perhaps rollout a pay option for those without TV licence.

Third, eNews content has been added onto the platform.

SABC: It's very likely that the service will latch content as well but possibly livestream news from their linear channels.

Fourth, just like international series is present on eMedia Investments set of channels and absent on eVOD. The same is likely to happen with sports as it's not reflected on the service.

SABC: They could launch news segments to highlight the matches or possibly distribute old matches like their sports channel. In the end, it might not be easy getting sports if Showmax offers it for an extra R450 a month.

Last, the streaming service has been grouped all their content either by theme or genre. There's an eOriginals, Fast Forward (as mentioned earlier), eNews section, eCatch-Up, Afrikaans Premium (Kuiertyd soaps), Documentaries and an categorised movie section.

SABC: They've been around for decades so it's possible that their content will be grouped by timeline, age group, race and possibly genre.