March 2026 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Goat Girl And Tom And Jerry - The Movie (2021) | Returning Shows Including Baby Looney Tunes | More

Cartoon Network

- **Goat Girl**  

  This upcoming animated comedy series follows Gigi, a 13-year-old girl raised by mountain goats in the wild. When she reaches her teens, her goat guardians (Nanny and Billy) encourage her to attend boarding school for the first time. With minimal human contact, Gigi navigates school life using her goat-like stubbornness, strength, and quirks, learning to embrace her differences and be comfortable in her own skin while making friends and discovering her superpower in being unique. (Premieres in Europe on Cartoon Network in March 2026.)

- **Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking**  

  This is a live-action reality competition series (not animated) where teams of professional pastry chefs and cake artists create elaborate, spellbinding edible showpieces inspired by moments, characters, and themes from the Harry Potter saga. Hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley actors), with judges including culinary experts, it takes place on actual Harry Potter film sets. It's aired on Cartoon Network in some regions (like Africa) as part of family programming, though originally from Food Network/Max.

- **Scooby-Doo**  

  The classic animated mystery-adventure franchise follows teenage sleuths Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and their talking Great Dane Scooby-Doo as they travel in the Mystery Machine, solving spooky supernatural mysteries that always turn out to be elaborate hoaxes by villains in disguise. Episodes emphasize teamwork, humor, traps, and Scooby Snacks rewards.

- **Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed** (2004 live-action film, often aired in animated blocks or specials)  

  The Mystery Inc. gang reunites when a mysterious masked figure unleashes classic Scooby-Doo monsters (like the Pterodactyl Ghost and Black Knight) on Coolsville using stolen technology from their past cases. They must clear their names, expose the villain, and save the city while dealing with media scrutiny and old rivalries.

- **Pokémon The Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction** (2014 animated film)  

  In the diamond-rich kingdom of Allearth, the young Pokémon Diancie must protect the Sacred Diamond that keeps the realm alive. When the cocoon of the Destruction Pokémon Yveltal awakens and threatens everything, Diancie teams up with Ash, Pikachu, and friends to stop the chaos, learn about power and responsibility, and restore balance.

- **Space Jam: A New Legacy** (2021 live-action/animated film)  

  NBA star LeBron James is trapped in a digital multiverse by the rogue AI Al G. Rhythm. To escape and save his son, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes in a high-stakes basketball game against digital versions of his own past and the Goon Squad. It blends live-action, animation, and crossovers across Warner Bros. worlds.

- **Lego Superheroes: The Flash** (Full title: LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash, 2018 animated film)  

  The Flash gets trapped in a time loop by his enemy Reverse-Flash, who manipulates the Speed Force, forcing him to relive the same day repeatedly. With his powers disrupted and the Justice League in trouble, Flash must break the cycle, restore time, and stop the villain before the world is doomed.

- **Lego Batman: The Movie In Heroes Unite** (Full title: LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite, 2013 animated film)  

  When Joker and Lex Luthor team up to create a powerful Black LEGO Destructor Ray and wreak havoc on Gotham, Batman reluctantly joins forces with Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League. They must stop the villains' plan to destroy the city and take over, while Batman learns about teamwork.

- **The Lembwas**  

  This Cartoon Network Africa original live-action family comedy series follows the lively Mulamba family (including Mama, the kids, Uncle Zeke, and Gogo) in everyday humorous situations. Episodes feature relatable adventures like family date nights, survival lessons in the wild, go-kart rivalries, and silly schemes, emphasizing family bonds, fun, and African cultural elements.

Cartoonito

Cartoonito focuses on preschool-friendly content, so these are mostly gentle, educational, or fun animated stories/movies for younger kids.

- **Mr. Bean - animated**  

  The silent comedy misadventures of the quirky, childlike Mr. Bean continue in animated form. He gets into absurd, wordless troubles with everyday tasks like shopping, driving, or solving problems, using clever (and often chaotic) ingenuity, with his teddy bear as a companion.

- **Baby Looney Tunes**  

  A preschool spin-off where classic Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, and Taz are reimagined as adorable babies/toddlers living with Granny. They explore playtime, learning, friendship, and simple adventures with songs, gentle humor, and educational moments about sharing and emotions.

- **Tom And Jerry And The Wizard Of Oz** (2011 animated film)  

  In this crossover retelling, Tom and Jerry are whisked into the Land of Oz with Dorothy. Tom serves the Wicked Witch while Jerry helps Dorothy and friends (Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion) on their journey to see the Wizard, leading to classic chases amid the iconic story.

- **Tom And Jerry: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory** (2017 animated film)  

  Tom and Jerry join Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe in a musical adventure through Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory. Amid golden tickets, Oompa-Loompas, and whimsical rooms, the duo's rivalry causes chaos while they help Charlie win the prize.

- **Tom And Jerry: The Movie** (2021)

In a world where humans coexist with animated animals, street-smart cat Tom (who dreams of becoming a famous jazz pianist) and clever mouse Jerry both head to New York City for new beginnings. Tom performs as a "blind" busker in Central Park to earn money, but Jerry's antics ruin his setup, destroy his keyboard, and expose him—leading to a chaotic chase through the park.

The pursuit causes Tom to accidentally collide with Kayla Forester (Chloë Grace Moretz), a ambitious but inexperienced young woman who loses her job because of the mishap. Desperate for work, Kayla fakes her credentials to land a position at the luxurious Royal Gate Hotel, where she's tasked with helping plan the "wedding of the century" for a high-profile couple (Ben, played by Colin Jost, and Preeta).

- **Storks** (2016 animated film)  

  Storks used to deliver babies, but now they deliver packages for Cornerstore. When an orphaned baby girl is accidentally made via a machine, junior stork Junior and human girl Tulip must deliver her to her family before the boss finds out, leading to a wild adventure with penguins, wolves, and family themes.

- **Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage The Cowardly Dog** (Crossover special/film)  

  Courage the Cowardly Dog and his owners Muriel and Eustace cross paths with Mystery Inc. when a villain threatens Nowhere and beyond. The two teams combine forces to solve the mystery, blending Scooby's humor with Courage's spooky bravery.

- **Scooby-Doo! And Krypto Too** (Recent Scooby-Doo animated film)  

  When Superman's dog Krypto loses his powers and Superman goes missing, Scooby-Doo and the gang team up with the super-dog to rescue him from Lex Luthor's schemes, featuring superhero action, mystery-solving, and pet-powered fun.

- **Scooby-Doo! Ghostly Goals** (Scooby-Doo direct-to-video film/special)  

  The gang investigates ghostly soccer players haunting a stadium during a big game, uncovering a scheme involving hidden treasure and sabotage while helping a young athlete.

- **Scooby-Doo! And The Beach Beastie** (Scooby-Doo direct-to-video film)  

  On vacation, Mystery Inc. encounters a sea monster terrorizing a beach resort. They dive into underwater mysteries, face traps, and unmask the culprit behind the beastie.

- **Scooby-Doo! Mechanical Menace** (Likely referring to "Scooby-Doo! and the Mechanical Monsters" or similar; classic-style)  

  A variant or special where the gang faces robotic monster menaces in a high-tech setting, solving cases involving automated threats and villains using machines.

- **SCOOB!** (2020 animated film)  

  An origin story for Scooby-Doo and Shaggy's friendship, showing how they met as puppies/kids. When the world faces a ghostly threat from the past, the full Mystery Inc. team (with younger versions) unites with other Hanna-Barbera heroes to stop Dick Dastardly's plan.

- **Rabbids Invasion: Mission To Mars** (Animated film/special based on the series)  

  The chaotic, mischievous Rabbids launch a mission to Mars, causing interstellar mayhem with their silly antics, inventions, and invasions. It's full of slapstick humor and no-dialogue comedy as they explore space and encounter obstacles.

eMedia Streaming Service eVOD Crosses 2.2-million Users

eMedia’s video-on-demand platform eVOD has surpassed 2.2-million registered users, the entertainment group announced.

South Africa has in recent years seen growth in the number of streaming services that have entered the market, including US players Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as Hong Kong’s Viu, which has differentiated itself through local content. MultiChoice has also been investing heavily in the space and is home to three services — DStv, Showmax and Showmax Pro.

While video streaming is small in South Africa and the rest of Africa, the segment is growing. All the country’s big television broadcasters now offer online viewing options. EMedia has eVOD and the government-run SABC now streams its television and radio content through SABC Plus.

EVOD reached its latest milestone in the third quarter of 2025, “marking a significant milestone in its growth journey”.

EMedia established the service in October 2021 through a partnership with MTN, which offered special bundles to entice new sign-ups at the time. Since then the platform has recorded a 22% year-on-year increase in registrations, “reflecting continued audience adoption and engagement”.

EMedia, worth R1.4bn on the JSE, owns television and radio broadcasting businesses such as eNCA, OpenView and Yfm, with production studios.

The eVOD platform has more than 9,000 hours of content, with watch time increasing 56% in 2025 compared with 2024, “highlighting growing consumption across its content library”.

The company plans to launch five new original productions in 2026 to build on this momentum.

Over the past year, the platform has continued to evolve, introducing key features such as offline downloads and expanding accessibility through availability on Android and Hisense smart TVs.

Thapelo Ramatsui, brand manager for eVOD & local content at e.tv, said, “This milestone underscores eVOD’s long-standing commitment to providing authentic, relevant entertainment to South African audiences at no cost.”

“Over the past year, the platform has continued to evolve, introducing key features such as offline downloads and expanding accessibility through availability on Android and Hisense smart TVs.”

In the six months to end-September, the group reported an increase in other revenue, which includes eVOD, online and website sales, from R41.6m to R48.2m, a 16% jump year on year.

Yet, the segment is still the smallest component of group revenue, accounting for just 3.4% of the pie.

The eVOD growth comes while rivals are grappling with their own growth prospects.

MultiChoice’s new owner Canal+ is mulling the future of the unprofitable Showmax platform, which has to recover more than R3bn ploughed into it.

In October, Business Day reported SABC’s streaming platform had tripled its user base in less than a year to 1.5-million, growing well ahead of guidance, which had pegged 1-million users by 2027/28.

The state-owned company is also seeking to capitalise on its digital presence across channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as part of a broader push to grow revenue from online sources.

Canal+ Afrique Adds Four New Channels To DStv English Plus Packages, Converts E! To Bravo

Following the acquisition of MultiChoice in late 2025 by Canal+, the French broadcaster has subjected the company to various cost cutting initiatives. This included the non-renewal of the Winter Olympics by SuperSport as decisions are now made in France.

As more cuts are underway, Canal+ Afrique will be giving viewers access to 4 additional DStv channels. This would comprise of Studio Universal and National Geographic alongside SuperSport Action and WWE with E! becoming Bravo.

SuperSport Action offers UFC, NBA and international football with 24 hour wrestling coverage available on WWE.

SuperSport Action and WWE addition on Canal+ Afrique increases the number of SuperSport channels on the platform from 4 to 6 channels. This comes after MultiChoice widened the reach of WWE to DStv Access customers in South Africa.

Bravo, the iconic international NBCUniversal channel dedicated to reality TV and the genre's iconic franchises launched in Africa by October 2025. It is scheduled to replace the French version seen on Canal+ Afrique by March 17.

The rebranded channel will air even more flagship shows, including: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Below Deck and its spin-offs (Mediterranean, Sailing Yacht, Australia), Southern Hospitality, Bravo’s Love Hotel, Next Gen.

Studio Universal is a specialty television channel owned by Universal Networks International (a division of NBCUniversal), focused primarily on movies and film-related programming.

It specializes in airing films—mostly from the Universal Pictures library—along with related content like interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, short films, and themed programming blocks (e.g., nights or seasons dedicated to a specific genre, director, or actor).

National Geographic offers documentaries and specials on topics like nature, wildlife, science, space, history and adventure. Famous for high-production-value content (e.g., series with David Attenborough, and Air Crash Investigation.

It forms part of a joint venture between the National Geographic Society and The Walt Disney Company.

Following the removal of BET Africa and last minute renewal deal between Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ that led to MultiChoice keeping their channels. The deal appears to have excluded Canal+ Afrique from packaging Discovery Channel.

This has led to the inclusion of National Geographic with Studio Universal serving as an addition on the platform.

NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer Announce That E! And Syfy Will Rebrand To Bravo And Sci-Fi In France

E! will become Bravo, the iconic international NBCUniversal channel dedicated to reality TV and the genre's iconic franchises, while SYFY will become SciFi, with a new name and new visual identity, while remaining the essential destination for science-fiction fans.

The Universal+ entertainment offering – which includes 13ÈME RUE, DreamWorks, and soon Bravo and SciFi – is available in France via SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Prime Video, Molotov, Free, and Orange (but not Canal+).

"The entertainment offering provided by Universal+ in France is stepping up a gear with the launch of Bravo and the arrival of SciFi.", declares Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director, Hayu, EMEA Networks & International Direct-To-Consumer, NBCUniversal. 

"Thanks to Bravo, a globally recognized leader in the reality TV universe, French viewers will be able to watch even more must-see content and iconic franchises, paired with a completely revamped science-fiction channel look with SciFi."

"Present for many years in the United States, and accessible in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa, Bravo is an iconic television channel, recognized for its premium reality TV offering and flagship franchises. Driven by the immense popularity of Bravo content, E! had already expanded its selection of Bravo programs in recent months.

The rebranded channel will air even more flagship Bravo shows, including: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Below Deck and its spin-offs (Mediterranean, Sailing Yacht, Australia), Southern Hospitality, Bravo’s Love Hotel, Next Gen.

A new look and a new name, but still the essential destination for science-fiction fans, SciFi continues to offer flagship genre programs while enriching its schedule with exclusive new releases, including the new series War of the Kingdoms, available in full on demand; Domino Day; and The Librarians: The Next Chapter (Season 2), with a launch planned this year. 

It also offers the complete series of Grimm and Heroes, available on demand, allowing fans to rediscover these cult franchises at their own pace. SciFi is the reference channel for science-fiction series, films, and iconic franchises. From space sagas to supernatural mysteries, it brings passionate communities together and offers event appointments with exclusives, genre classics, and blockbuster films.

Channel Closure: TV Mozambique Internacional Will Stop Airing On DStv And GOtv From 24 February 2026

Last month, TLNovelas was axed from the DStv platform as part of Canal+'s cost cutting measures at MultiChoice. This had also led SuperSport to miss out on Philly's Games and Winter Olympics with local content being further reduced at M-Net.

With the month not even up yet, it appears MultiChoice will be claiming another victim on DStv and this time it's TV Mozambique Internacional. 

TV Mozambique, is the international channel of Mozambique's national TV broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), broadcasting for 24 hours per day. It showcased local programming featuring Mozambican culture, tourism and sports.

At the time, Marta Odallah, TVM Internacional director, says "The addition of TVM Internacional on DStv is in line with our objective to spread the social, political, cultural and sporting reality of Mozambique across our borders".

"This collaboration is a giant leap for both TVM and MultiChoice, and indeed a step in the right direction of broadcasting inclusivity for all Mozambicans".

After 7 years, the channel will now be going dark on DStv from 24 February and it appears as if the closure is being swept under the rug. Unlike TLNovelas, MultiChoice hadn't notice to DStv subscribers about TV Mozambique Internacional.

This is not only the second channel to go dark during the year but like TLNovelas catered to Portuguese speaking countries. With TVM Mozambique gone, Kwenda and Maningue Magic would basically be the only other alternatives.

The problem part is that these brands are based in Angola and Mozambique while TVM Mozambique Internacional broadened it's reach to other parts of Africa.

March 2026 On Studio Universal | Action Weekend With Law Abiding Citizen | Transformers Week With 5 Movies | KidzClub With Hotel Transylvania 3

Action Weekends

7th – 22nd Mar @8pm

Three weekends of pure cinematic chaos!

Ruthless

7th March at 20:00

Harry is a high-school wrestling coach who genuinely cares about his students, particularly Catia, who is suffering at the hands of her physically abusive father. Although Harry deals with him, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Catia is snatched by a known gang of human traffickers. Harry takes on the criminal underworld and the forces of law and order as he races to find the teenager and bring her home. Dermot Mulroney heads the cast, with Jeff Fahey and Melissa Diaz.

The Losers

8th March at 20:00

It’s hard to imagine any group that includes A-listers like Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana and Chris Evans as down on their luck, but that’s exactly the situation in this action thriller. They’re part of an elite team that is betrayed in the Bolivian jungle by someone known only as Max (played by Jason Patric) and presumed wiped out. Very much alive and kicking, the group joins forces with another mysterious agent to track down Max and put a stop to his plan to kick off a worldwide conflict.

Due Justice

14th March at 20:00

When Max, a marine, suffers a head injury during a mission, it becomes his last. He decides to settle down and focus on a quiet life in the suburbs with his family. Unfortunately, a local gang has other ideas: murdering Max’s wife and brother, they kidnap his daughter. Grief-stricken, Max embarks on a violent mission to find and rescue his child, while taking out his need for vengeance on those who did him wrong. Kellan Lutz stars as Max, while Jeff Fahey is the creepy gang leader Ellis.

Law Abiding Citizen

15th March at 20:00

How far would any of us go to secure justice? For Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler), whatever limits he had are erased after his wife and daughter are murdered by home invaders. When up-and-coming prosecuting attorney Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) cuts a deal with the suspects to get a conviction, Shelton is unimpressed, but he bides his time. Ten years later, he decides to have his revenge on Rice and the entire legal system that he believes has failed him and his slain loved ones.

Transformers Week

23rd – 27th Mar @5pm

The eternal war between Autobots and Decepticons lands on Earth. And on Studio!

Transformers

23rd March at 17:00

Director Michael Bay throws everything at this first film in the blockbusting franchise based on a range of toys. Earth becomes the battleground for a longrunning war between the Autobots (the goodies) and the Decepticons (the baddies). Caught in the middle is teenager Sam Witwicky, played by Shia LaBeouf, whose first car turns out to be Bumblebee, an Autobot. Together they set out to find the Allspark, a weapon that cannot fall into the Decepticons’ hands. With Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 

24th March at 17:00

Set two years after the events of the first film, this catches up with Sam as he is about to start college and is romancing Mikaela. But over in Shanghai, the Decepticons are ruffling feathers, and while politicians think it’s because the Autobots are still around, they’re wrong. It turns out that Sam has information locked in his mind that will give the metal baddies the ability to extinguish the Sun. With Sam’s loved ones – and himself – in peril, can Bumblebee and Optimus Prime save the day?

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

25th March at 17:00

The Autobots may have won the previous battle, but the war is far from decided as the Decepticons return for a third go-around. This time, the target is the Moon, the location of a hidden Cybertronian spacecraft packed with secrets, and whoever gets to them first will benefit. Cue a tense race between the United States and Russia – and if that wasn’t enough for Sam Witwicky and his pals to worry about, new villain Shockwave is also causing trouble for Optimus Prime and company.

Transformers: Age of Extinction

26th March at 17:00

Mark Wahlberg takes over from Shia LaBeouf as leading man, playing robotics expert Cade Yeager. In a world where both the Autobots and the Decepticons are considered a threat, he is surprised when an old truck he buys turns out to be Optimus Prime. Yeager hides it when the CIA sniffs around, and soon finds himself – along with his daughter and Optimus – on a perilous mission. But can they trust the beleaguered robot? Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci co-star. The week concludes with Transformers: The Last Knight on 27th March on Studio.

KidzClub

28th Mar – 2nd Apr

They say three’s a crowd, but not here on Studio!

3 Ninjas Kick Back

28th March at 16:25

Three is never a crowd when Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum are around. In this action adventure, the three brothers are looking forward to a martial arts tournament in Japan with their grandfather. He’s hoping to use the trip to return a dagger he won years ago, but after he leaves the trio discover he’s picked up the wrong bag and they have the knife. The plot thickens even more when it emerges that an old rival of their grandfather’s wants the dagger for himself. Can the trio stay out of trouble?

Hotel Transylvania 3

29th March at 15:05

In the third entry in this spooktastic animated series, Dracula and his hotel hangers-on take a much needed vacation. They book a luxury cruise, and it’s not long before the toothy vamp is smitten by the ship’s feisty captain, Erica. But the course of true love (and second zings) does not run smooth, as she’s not just human but also has a very problematic great-grandfather. Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg reprise their voice roles, with Kathryn Hahn and Jim Gaffigan.

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

29th March at 16:50

Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum prove there’s more to them than slick martial-arts moves in this third entry in the family-friendly series. Their Native American neighbours are targeted by thugs after protesting against a company dumping toxic waste. After rushing to the defence of a girl called Jo, the siblings decide to join the fight, only for Jo to be abducted. Can they get her back safely and expose the greedy corporation’s malicious moves? Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade and Chad Power star.

Kung Fu Panda 3

1st April at 15:00

Jack Black returns for a third outing as kung fu loving panda Po, who this time is grappling with his sense of identity. The crisis comes as warrior Kai gobbles up everyone’s chi, including Oogway’s in the spirit realm. When Po’s real father turns up out of the blue, to Mr. Ping’s chagrin, the answers he seeks could be among a secret colony of pandas. But can he learn them in time to become the Dragon Warrior again? J.K. Simmons, Bryan Cranston and Kate Hudson are among the voice cast.