Entertainment Inside Us (Insidus)

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Kamer 309 Coming Soon To eExtra

2021 promises to be a productive year for the Afrikaans block Kuiertyd on eExtra. They will be introducing a Turkish telenovela to the lineup called Kamer 309 (No. 309).

Out of pure coincidence, Onur and Lale meet at the same place due to a blind date that is arranged by their mothers. And during the next morning they find themselves in the same bed. The series stars Demet Özdemir and Furkan Palalı.

The series made its debut on the Turkish FOX Channel on 1 June 2016, and concluded on 25 October 2017.

The series will air later in April replacing Begeertes my guess would be either 6 or 12 April. There's no news yet on the exact date and timeslot but hopefully they'll confirm very soon.

Cuban-American Arbitrator, Ana María Polo Debuts On Telemundo Africa In A Court Drama, Case Closed

The Emmy nominated star graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1987, and is a member of the Florida Bar. She was a member of the law firm of Emmanuel Perez & Associates, P.A. in Coral Gables, Florida.

Now she's an arbitrator on a show called Cased Closed (Caso Cerrado) which deals with maritial problems, violence and abuse.

In the United States, Case Closed pulls
in a million daily and is the #1 Spanish-spoken show in its timeslot. 39% of the viewers of Case Closed are aged among 18 - 34.

From what a source mentioned either Almost Yours or Decisions replaces Betty In New York on March 22nd with the romcom 100 Days To Fall In Love pushed to a later stage (2022).

On top of that the channel is set to rebrand, It's speculated that they'll be even more content outside of their comfort zone with others coming on a limited basis.

Case Closed airs weekdays at 20:00 CAT/19:00 WAT/21:00 EAT from 5 April

April 2021 On History Channel Africa | Freedom Month Stunt | Returning Series

FREEDOM MONTH STUNT
Saturdays From 20h15

This month on the History Channel Africa, we refect on those individuals who have fought and struggled against colonialism and oppression. We take a look at historical events that defned an era and we highlight some of the brave fgures who stood up against injustce and paved the way for future generatons.

Brand New & Exclusive
FIGHT THE POWER: THE HISTORY OF PROTESTS
3 April Saturday 20h15 Protest is in the American DNA. The United States was born out of violent public protest and every major social and politcal advancement in their colourful history has been the result of people taking to the streets to voice their demands. Public protest created the US in 1776 and almost destroyed it in 1861. Cites have burned. People have been killed. Yet, each tme civil unrest has forced the country to take an uncompromising look at itself, to judge if it is on the right course - the course set by the US Consttuton. This one-hour documentary special, executve produced and hosted by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, will look at the impact protests have had on the evoluton of the United States, including today. Does the arc of the moral universe bend toward justce when pressure is applied?

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TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: LEGACY OF COURAGE
3 April Saturday 21h05 American anchor Robin Roberts’ father was a Tuskegee Airman, part of the legendary group of African-American military pilots who fought in World War II and were the frst men of colour to fy as pilots in the US Air Force. Now, in this one hour special, Robin examines the broader legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, revealing how their brave service helped end segregaton in the military and paved the way for the civil rights movement, infuencing generatons of African American cultural and politcal leaders. Interviewees include the prolifc voices of Donald Glover, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Yara Shahidi.

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400 YEARS: TAKING THE KNEE
10 April Saturday 20h15
This two- part special begins with frst years of the European slave trade but fundamentally focuses on the individuals who fought and struggled against colonialism, slavery, and their legacies. The frst part investgates the diferent struggles in the gradual labour of breaking down the system of slavery. It looks to the violent resistance that occurred within the Atlantc system, inspiring defance, and fracturing the machine piecemeal, but also to the literary and politcal organising in the frst abolitonary process. The second part deals with very diferent sorts of struggles: the legacies of slavery and colonialism and how they have been paterned out and resisted up to the present day. It turns again to literary composers, politcal organisers and to especially resonant symbolic moments, reminding us of the importance of remembering those who have pioneered, resisted, spoken out and paved the way.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS: MUHAMMAD ALI
17 April Saturday 20h15
In Their Own Words is a stylish new biography series that explores an elite few of the 20th century’s greatest fgures, illuminatng their fascinatng personalites and profound cultural and historical impact. The flm follows boxer Muhammad Ali’s rise from the Columbia Gym in Louisville, Alabama to internatonal fame, as he transcended his great athletc achievements to become one of the most infuental Americans of his tme: how this once polarising fgure ultmately became a beloved and honoured hero.

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SALUTE
17 April Saturday 21h05
This award-winning flm recounts the role of a white man in a defning moment of the American civil rights movement: the 1968 Black Power Salute. When Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fsts on the victory dais following the Olympic 200 metre fnal in Mexico City, the repercussions were immediate. They were banished from the US Olympic team and were subject to abuse and death threats on their return home. The third man on the dais had a similar experience, Australian silver medallist Peter Norman, who, as a punishment for his support of Smith and Carlos was reprimanded by the authorites and never ran for his country again. Superbly writen, produced and directed by Norman’s nephew, Mat Norman, for the first tme the complete story behind one of the most iconic images of all tme will be told. With never before seen interviews and footage, Salute is an inspiring and tmely portrait of three compettors who became brothers.

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THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION
24 April Saturday 20:15
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revoluton is the frst feature length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party, it’s signifcance to the broader American culture, its cultural and politcal awakening for Black people, and the painful lessons wrought when a moment derails. Master documentarian Stanley Nelson goes straight to the source, weaving a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the voices of the people who were there: police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who lef it. Featuring Kathleen Cleaver, Jamal Joseph, and many others, The Black Panthers is an essental history and a vibrant chronicle of this pivotal movement that birthed a new revolutonary culture in America.

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FORGED IN FIRE S8
12 April Mondays 20h15 On this all-new competton show, the best bladed weapon-makers in the country go head-to-head building everything from Viking batle axes, to Samurai swords, to Indian claw daggers. There will be new weapons and contestants every week, and stunning tests of their creatons. In each stand-alone episode, four new contestants batle it out in a quest to prove they can build a partcular weapon beter than anyone else – and they’re doing it by hand. This is the show that turns the crafsmanship, legend and excitement of weapons-building into an against-the-clock batle of wits, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. Contestants compete over a series of eliminaton challenges using the “garage” of tools provided. Each challenge centres on fabricatng a component of the overall weapon. Judged by an esteemed panel of weapons experts, the race to create the episode’s weapon of choice is a journey through weapon history under ‘Mission Impossible’ time constraints with an explosive finale. The winner leaves with $10,000 cash and the coveted ttle of “Forged in Fire Champion”.

SA Youth TV Is Currently Developing Several Original Shows For The Brand

The local youth brand which is intended for broadcast on the DStv platform has recently made calls to several youths for the following programs:

"Journey of Success" where entrepreneurs or business people share their stories how they made it and became successful. This will motivate others to be assured that "anything is possible when you put your mind into it."

"Life after Matric" this is for everyone who faces challenges as they finish their Matric. We call upon anyone who is willing to share their story and be part of the show through their journey of challenges. Shoots takes place at our Durban Studios.

"Behind the Mic" where we seek Local Radio Presenters who are interested to be part of the show to share their story how they started until they are where they are with Radio.

"Know your health" where different Doctors talk about the diseases that affects people and ways to treat them, their profession and what they specialize in for sick Patients.

"Iphupho Lam" where Youth in Arts to name Musicians, Models, Designers, Actors etc talk about those Industries they are doing, if it's what they have dreamt to become or how they ended up in that particular Industry from what they wished to become.

Friday, February 26, 2021

Boomerang Africa's Tom And Jerry Start March On A Brand-New Slate…And The Chase Is On!

If you thought that 81 years of cat and mouse games, catch-me-if-you-can and relentless pursuits would have tired this iconic duo out, you’re wrong! As energetic and mischievous as the world has come to know them, Tom and Jerry still have a lot of life in them as they launch into Boomerang Africa from Monday, 8 March with brand-new episodes, and all-new storylines, in season 5 of The Tom and Jerry Show.

The new edition of the series, launched in 2014, is directed by Darrell van Citters (also known for directing the latest version of The Looney Tunes). It is based on the 1940 Tom and Jerry animated cartoon series created by animation pioneers and legends, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The characters are simultaneously timeless and timely, as their modern attributes and sense of irreverence are a perfect fit for today’s audiences around the globe. Our beloved frenemies, who love to hate each other, are joined by Spike, Tyke, Tuffy, Butch and other friends in new adventures around the house, and beyond!

Tom and Jerry remains one of the best performing shows on Boomerang Africa and is one of the most significant contributors to the channel’s ratings in the past year. This timeless classic, loved by children and adults across Africa, was once again voted one of the ‘Coolest Cartoon Shows’ by South African youth in the Sunday Times Gen Next Awards, now six years in a row.

To celebrate the release of The Tom & Jerry Movie, a hybrid live action and animated film coming to cinemas in South Africa on 5th March, Boomerang Africa will launch all-new episodes of the current spin-off series on Monday, 8 March, with tune-in Mondays to Fridays @ 08:05 CAT. The new episodes will feature the legendary pair continuing their never-ending chase on a camping trip to canyon country where they get more than they bargained for; then the frenemies end up revelling in Spike’s owner, Rick’s, sleepwalking escapades to the local fast food joint; and Jerry pretends to be a ghost terrorising Tom … until he gets a fright of his own!

In addition, fans will be able to celebrate the public holiday on Monday, 22 March with two Tom and Jerry movies starting 08:05 CAT. Tom and Jerry: The Fast and The Furry follows the duo as they agree (for once!) to enter a race around the world where the winner gets a fancy new house – after wrecking their own home during a chase. The two then accidentally blast off to outer space in Tom and Jerry: Blast off to Mars.

Don’t miss out, join the Boomerang Africa family on weekdays to get your share of the play and laughter from Monday, 8 March on DStv channel 302, at 08:05 CAT.

Watch. Play. Laugh!

As Rumored, Raven Makes Its Debut This March On Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC)

Not long ago, there were rumours that both Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) and e.tv acquired rights to Raven (Kuzgun) for which neither brand denied or confirmed these rumors. Now TDC will finally give the series the light of day.

Raven, follows Kuzgun's family life when it changes completely as a result of the caliper held against his father, who is a police. Kuzgun will fall into a bondage, pain, anger, and struggle that will last 20 years. Baris Arduç, Burcu Biricik and Hatice Aslan take up the lead roles.

The series airs weekdays at 21:00 CAT/20:00 WAT/22:00 EAT from 8 March replacing The Red Scarf

Please note that The End will make its return I know you're tired of repeats but this one comes as a double bill which is the reason for the timeslot changes.

Sunday, February 21, 2021

As Expected, EVA And EVA+ Stop Airing On DStv Later In March

This news doesn't come as a shocker to me I mean since last year both channels hit the repeat button and the only stable thing about the brand was CBS' Bold And The Beautiful.

EVA operated by AMC International launched back in March 2015 as an alternative to Telemundo offering Portuguese telenovelas from companies that didn't have a platform within the market. Two years later they launched EVA+ for those outside South Africa.

Now both of them are set to go off/shut down on March 22nd at 23:59 CAT I was expecting March 31st but this part makes sense since it launched mid March. EVA+ was probably given an open window as that one launched in October.

According to MultiChoice, they no longer have broadcasting rights to the channel and told fans to look out for more novela channels (likely tvN).

So even though EVA and EVA+ will be shutting down and won't be replaced you can find some of its shows on TLNovelas with Telemundo having a similar offering. MultiChoice will likely expand the alternatives to even include Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC), tvN (as mentioned earlier) and Novela Magic.

So basically these channels which I theorized would go off air since last year became the first batch of channels to fly out the window on DStv in 2021.

MultiChoice hasn't bothered to answered viewers on the fate of Bold And The Beautiful I wouldn't be shocked if it surfaced on another channel likely an M-Net channel.