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Amidst Boomerang's Demise In Latin America For Cartoonito, WarnerMedia EMEA Still Silent On The Brand's Presence In Africa Stacks Up Their Preschool Offering

Cartoonito has started showing its effects internationally following its launch in the United States. Asia is set to launch the brand on Cartoon Network while Latin America uses the spot once occupied by Boomerang.

WarnerMedia EMEA has expressed desires to build up their preschool offering as they've been sourcing out original content. It will likely become a channel should it start out as a block seeing that the company plans to have at least 50 preschool series within the next 2-3 years.

Here's a list of programs set for Cartoonito:

Originals

Little Ellen
Batwheels
Bugs Bunny Builders
Tom And Jerry Time
Unlimited Squirrels
The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo
Bea's Block
Mecha Builders

Acquired

Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go
Silly Sundays
Ladybird Lu
Dylan
Odo

Acquisitions or repeats from Boomerang

Yabba Dabba Dinosaur
Moley
The Happos Family
Dino Ranch
Grizzy And The Lemmings
Masha And The Bear
My Little Pony: Pony Life
Pat The Dog
Moka's Fabulous Adventures
Mighty Mike
Jungle Beat
Mush Mush And The Mushables
Lucas The Spider (acquired by Boomerang)
True And The Rainbow Kingdom (upcoming)
Taffy

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It's An Indie Extravaganza: Viewers Should Be On The Lookout For The Following Series On Zee World, Zee One, Star Life And eExtra + Possible New Channel For Openview

To think all this started when Zee Enterprises was working to expand their offering onto DStv only to tag StarSat and Openview for the ride with the launch of Zee One.

At the moment, India's content is overcrowding the linear space in Africa. It shouldn't pose much of a shock seeing that most International content is heading for streaming so these cable providers had to find the next big thing.

Good news for viewers would be that these stations bagged more content to keep their lineup occupied:

Zee World has Guddan (Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, currently seen on Zee One) airs from 18 December, I Do! (Qubool Hai from eExtra), 7 Bridges To Cross (Satrangi Sasural), Imperfect (Hamari Bahu Silk) and the second season of Get Me Married (Maala Saasu Have).

The duplicate Zee World channel aka Zee One will soon air Fear Files, The Baker's Table and Grand Trunk Rasoi.

By the grace of the almighty, repeats won't be the only thing coming to Star Life. They have one new series on the way titled The Insolvent Heart (Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil).

Last but not least eExtra, following the premieres of Surrender In Love and The Heir which is currently seen on Zee One. The channel reportedly bagged rights to another Zee World repeat which is known other than Bullets And Bloods aka Begusarai.

Openview which serves as the birthplace of eExtra is planning something for the festive period according to some sources it could be a new channel eBranded channel and this comes after the SABC failed to launch their two additional channels.

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Telemundo Africa Starts 2022 Off With A Reboot Of Where Is Elisa? Which Is Referred To As The Search For Frida

11 years ago, Telemundo did a remake of the Chilean telenovela Where Is Elisa? (¿Dónde está Elisa?) now the channel thought it would be wise to do another remake by changing the name of the lead to Frida.

The Search For Frida (Buscando A Frida), revolves around a family whose lives have been turned upside down when a family member goes missing around someone's birthday. The family discover hidden truths about each other as well as the lead.

The second remake stars Eduardo Santamarina, Ximena Herrera, and Arap Bethke.

For those who haven't seen Telemundo's first remake or the origin have a bask in the drama. Even though, the concept is nothing new all have managed to make some minor adjustments take for instance Love And Betrayal (Gavilanes) and A Passion For Revenge (Tierra De Reyes).

Both shows three male and female leads while one had their characters find their perfect match as AA, BB, CC the other had AA, BC, CB. The only thing that further distanced these shows were the climaxes.

Viewers have until 10 January at 22:00 which gives them plenty of time to decide if they'll kick this show to the curb or give it a chance who knows you might be able to find the variation with Where Is Elisa.

In other news, the festive season is upon us while families get together or do kind deeds. This news will ignite some flames, Christmas Miracles is coming back and what better way for viewers to spot the show then have it on Christmas Day.

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Could Zee One Launch On MultiChoice's DStv Despite Zee World's Existence On The Platform? + Possible Launch Date For Zee Cinema And WION

In September, WION let the cat out of the bag by announcing their presence through the pay-tv giant in October only for it to be a no show thereafter MultiChoice tested out what appeared to be a Indian movie channel which was confirmed to be Zee Cinema.

Two months later, Zee Enterprises unveiled Zee One alongside 2 other channels for StarTimes and Openview but of course the latter coming to DStv weren't part of this ring of announcements.

It seems odd how Zee TV's presence was uttered for DStv and a month later a similar report surfaces but for customers on Openview and StarTimes. Is it possible Zee One has some involvement? Maybe its coming to DStv alongside the two other channels.

The idea seemed far fetched seeing that Zee One is a repeats channel for Zee World on top of that the content is very accessible across Africa but it's been proven on several occasions that none of it matters.

MultiChoice already supply a handful of rerun channels including Mzansi Wethu, kykNET Lekker, Me, Real Time, Novela Magic and Moja 9.9. and formerly BET2 and EVA+.

Zee One could launch like EVA+ which is tailored for certain customers while accessible to those who don't deem it as necessary or launch like kykNET Lekker where a certain number of customers can access the channel.

At the moment, there's no update on when Zee Cinema and WION will be made available to MultiChoice's DStv but the company is holding some presentation on November 11th where they'll likely mention details of the channels.

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StarSat Adds C12 TV To Their Portfolio

Amidst the losses of several international premium channels including Fine Living, Discovery Family, Real Time and ID from Discovery Inc alongside FOX from The Walt Disney Company.

StarSat hasn't shown much effort in sourcing possible replacement channels as promised or better yet there hasn't been any memorable additions recorded this year.

C12 TV happens to be a progressive docu-tainment channel offering history, empowerment entertainment and lifestyle happens to be the first in a long while.

As usual StarSat doesn't provide much details on the content that will be seen on the channel. Based on what's stated about the channel, this could serve as a replacement for Smithsonian Channel.

Zee Enterprises recently unveiled a set of channels coming to StarTimes and other platforms with Zee One being the newest addition to the portfolio.

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As Predicted, Boomerang's Days Are Numbered As Latin America Replaces Converts The Channel To Cartoonito, Could This Be The Future Of Boomerang In Africa?

Cartoonito launched in the United States later in September offering a wide range of animation such as Little Ellen, Lucas The Spider, Mush Mush And The Mushables and Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go.

Since the launch, there's been a lot of commotion over the brand's future internationally as Boomerang in some territories include preschool content in their family lineup and it looks like we finally got our answer.

In Latin America, it was announced that Boomerang would be replaced by Cartoonito from the 1st of December which seemed odd as the brand was originally scheduled for launch in 2022 now that changed.

Anyways the Boomerang channel in Latin America had been falling on troubled times those who've lived to tell the tale remember WarnerMedia's constant efforts to lure viewers. What started as an animated TCM grew to become another Disney Channel only for to align it with the rest of the world.

It seems likely that WarnerMedia in most markets will eventually follow Latin America in phasing out the brand. The idea of Cartoonito launching as a block on Boomerang seemed logical at the time now it looks like a waste of time.

As mentioned, Boomerang already incorporate preschool content to their lineup but its not divided like Cartoon Network in the United States. Why give night owls a chance to watch Masha if you're only going to take it away?

Trust me when I say Boomerang will be missed but it's presence will live on through Cartoon Network and Cartoonito.

Some territories WarnerMedia even have their own Nicktoons. In Latin America it's known as ToonCast while Africa and several regions refer to it as Boing perhaps some of Boomerang's content can make its way there.

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November 2021 On Disney Africa | New Series Alert: Mickey Mouse Funhouse Coming Soon To Disney Junior | Several Returning Shows Including The Owl House And Mira: Royal Detectives | Brand New DCOM: Spin | Alerts And More

Disney Channel:

THE OWL HOUSE
Season premiere episodes
Mondays to Thursdays, 15th to 30th November at 17:50

The Owl House is back! Fans will be delighted to hear that the adventures of Luz, a self-assured teenage human girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical new world, continue in November. Season two launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays, from 15th to 30th November at 17:50.

In season two, after confronting Belos, everything in the Owl House has changed. Luz has lost her only way home, her friend the rebellious witch Eda has lost her magic, and adorable tiny warrior King is about to lose his sense of identity. But they still have each other, and together they'll work to get Luz back to the Human Realm, help Eda confront her inner demons, and find the truth about King's past.

In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Separate Tides (Monday 15th November at 17:50), Luz feels guilty about Eda losing her powers, so she sets sail in search of a lucrative bounty to help the Owl House.

Season two of The Owl House launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays, from from 15th to 30th November at 17:50, on Disney Channel.

GABBY DURAN AND THE UNSITTABLES
Season premiere episodes
Mondays to Thursdays, 8th to 23rd November at 18:15

Intergalactic babysitting dynamo Gabby Duran returns to our screens in November, ready to take her skills to the next level! Season two of Gabby Duran and the Unsittables launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays from 8th to 23rd November at 18:15.

In season two, concerned she is taking on too much, Swift asks Gabby to take a break from babysitting. Gabby discovers Wes and Sky are secretly into each other. And when Gabby mistakenly sells a cherished family heirloom, she goes on an epic quest to get it back. Whatever the challenge, Gabby continues to do it her own way!

In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Mom Wipe (Monday 8th November at 18:15), Dina tells Gabby she’s in over her head and forbids her from babysitting aliens!

Season two of Gabby Duran and the Unsittables launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays from 8th to 23rd November at 18:15.
on Disney Channel.

DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIES
Programming event
Fridays throughout November at 17:00, repeated at 10:40 on Saturday and 15:45 on Sunday

Disney Channel’s Friday feast for film fans continues throughout November. This month we have two special premieres for viewers, music-filled film Spin and Descendants: The Royal Wedding, the long-awaited movie based on the hit series. There are also two other classic DCOMs, so there’s a marvellous movie every Friday at 17:00, repeated on Saturday at 10:40 and at 15:45 on Sunday.

Spin (Friday 12th November at 17:00) sees Rhea discover her passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the rich textures of her South Asian culture and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, her after-school coding club, her family’s Indian restaurant and her tight-knit, multigenerational family. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max, and her long-lost love of music is re-ignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music but must find the courage to follow her true inner talent.

In Descendants: The Royal Wedding (Friday 19th November at 17:00) Mal and Ben’s wedding is the biggest event Auradon’s ever seen, but Hades threatens to ruin it for Mal, leading to a showdown on the Isle of the Lost that could change everything!

November’s movie magic also features DCOMs Upside Down Magic (6th November) and Cadet Kelly (26th November).

Viewers can see great Disney movies on Fridays throughout November at 17:00, repeated on the following Saturday at 10:40, and Sunday at 15:45,
on Disney Channel.

Notes
- Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir airs 12 times on weekdays with 8 episodes each on Saturday and Sunday.
- Marvel's Spider-Man airs in the day and nighttime as a double bill.

Disney Junior:

MICKEY MOUSE FUNHOUSE
Series premiere episodes
Monday 15th to Friday 19th November at 17:30

Legendary Disney favourite Mickey Mouse has lots of friends, and now he and his pals have a brand new place to play: Mickey Mouse Funhouse! Join them for fun-filled adventures in our brand new series, which launches with premiere episodes from Monday 15th to Friday 19th November at 17:30.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse is a fantastical place where Funny, a magical playhouse talks and interacts with Mickey, Minnie, and their pals, and takes the gang on silly and funny adventures filled with fantasy play and wish fulfilment.

In November’s first premiere episode, Mickey the Brave! (Monday 15th November at 17:30) Mickey, Minnie, and their friends are playing Knights and Dragons when they start wondering, are dragons good or bad? To find out, Funny takes them to the Kingdom of Majestica.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse launches with premiere episodes from Monday 15th to Friday 19th November at 17:30, on Disney Junior.

SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS
Premiere episodes
Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th November at 11:00
The brand new animated adventures of web-slinging superhero Spidey continue on Disney Junior this month. Premiere episodes of Spidey and his Amazing Friends air on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th November at 11:00.
Spidey has teamed up with Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacey) and Miles Morales to make up The Spidey Team, with some assistance from Spidey’s comical but loyal Spider-bot, TRACE-E. If Spidey finds himself in a sticky situation that needs even more super-hero power, rest assured that an Avenger pal will race in to help out. Whether it’s just The Spidey Team or adding an Avenger for the assist, these superheroes will work together to save the day!
In the first of this month’s fun-filled adventures, Pecking Prankster Pigeons / Green Thumb (Saturday 6th November at 11:00) Green Goblin uses a remote to control the city’s pigeons and invents a wicked weather machine to wreak havoc on the city!
Premiere episodes of Spidey and his Amazing Friends air on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th November at 11:00, on Disney Junior.

BLUEY
Premiere episodes
Monday 22nd to Fri 26th November from 08:00
Delightful Blue Heeler dog, Bluey is back with more canine capers from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th November at 08:00.

Bluey is an inexhaustible six-year-old dog who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
In the first of this month’s premiere episodes Dunny (Monday 22nd November at 08:00) Mum bans the girls from saying the word “dunny” instead of “toilet” because it's not a word the Queen of England would use, but the kids try and trick her into saying it anyway!
Premiere episodes of Bluey air from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th November at 08:00, on Disney Junior.

MIRA ROYAL DETECTIVE
Premiere episodes
Saturday 6th November from 13:00 to 15:30
If there’s a mystery to be solved, Mira is here! The Royal Detective returns this month to investigate puzzles and crimes in the land of Jaipur. Premiere episodes of Mira Royal Detective air back-to-back on Saturday 6th November from 13:00 to 15:30.
As royal detective to the Indian-inspired land of Jalpur, the brave and resourceful Mira travels throughout the kingdom helping royals and townspeople alike. With the help of her friend Prince Neel, her cousin Priya, and her mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira uses her unique lens to investigate each case that comes her way.
In the first of November’s premieres The Case of the Mysterious Girl / Mystery on the Waterfront (Saturday 6th November at 13:00) when a mysterious girl comes into the Chai Shop, Kamala enlists Mira to find her. Then Mira cracks the case when Auntie Pushpa's gold purse and other valuables go missing.

Premiere episodes of Mira Royal Detective air back-to-back on Saturday 6th November from 13:00 to 15:30 on Disney Junior.

MINNIE’S BOW TOONS: PARTY PALACE PALS
Premiere shorts
Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th November at 17:25
Minnie and her mates had such fun planning parties they decided to start their own party planning business! See how they get on as their new series Minnie’s Bow Toons: Party Palace Pals continues with premiere episodes from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th November at 17:25.
Join the celebrations as Minnie and Daisy open their business, The Polka Dot Party Palace! But initially it doesn’t all go to plan. In the first of this month’s premiere episodes Boing-Boing, Come Home! (Monday 15th November at 17:25) when Minnie and Daisy accidentally release a balloon animal that acts and misbehaves like a real dog, they must catch it before Baby Oinky's birthday party!
Premiere episodes of Minnie’s Bow Toons: Party Palace Pals air from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th November at 17:25.

PRINCESS WEEK
Programming event
Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November from 18:00 to 19:30
The Disney Princesses are legendary – brave, inspirational women who have been role models for generations of girls worldwide. This month we celebrate these extraordinary women with a special Princess Event from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November between 18:00 and 19:30.
Two of the most popular modern princesses are Sofia and Elena, and we pay tribute to them this week with a special followed by an episode from their series. As a bonus, many of the shows also feature another legendary princess.
The fun starts with Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (Monday 8th November at 18:00). In this special we journey to the kingdom of Enchancia and meet Sofia the First, a princess making her debut. After her mother marries the king, Sofia becomes a princess. She starts at the Royal Preparatory Academy, where she will be taught everything she needs to know. But can Sofia break a sorcerer’s spell and make friends with her new step-sister? Maybe, with help from her talking animal friends and some guidance from legendary Disney Princess Cinderella.
During the week many other Disney Princesses are featured in these Sofia the First and Elena of Avalor specials and episodes. These include Merida, Mulan, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Aurora, Snow White and Tiana.
Our Princess Event is essential viewing for all little princesses. It airs from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November between 18:00 and 19:30.

Notes (affects continue from the previous month)
- Mira: Royal Detectives airs 8 times on Saturday
- Just like Cartoon Network, the channel uses 1 program (Bluey) to fill most of the airtime with little variety available on weekdays.
- Mira: Royal Detectives airs 8 times as a marathon on Saturdays while Bluey occupies on Sunday.

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After 4 Years, Universal Kids Rolls Out Internationally Through Asia As A Placeholder For Disney Channel, Could DStv Follow In The Pursuit? + Could A Rebrand Be On The Cards For The DreamWorks Channel?

NBCUniversal launched Universal Kids four years ago with content aimed at 2 to 11 year olds ranging from DreamWorks Animation, unscripted entertainment, live action shows and international programming.

Since launch, the channel has seen a significant decrease in viewership with IndieWire reporting a 30% decline in 2017, followed by a 73% drop in 2018. With the channel pulling roughly 36000 viewers as it slowly gains more viewers.

Just like Universal TV in the U.S.
Despite its poor viewership, Universal Kids was able to launch in Asia making it the first international market to have a Universal Kids on top of DreamWorks Channel where some of its content is seen.

Of course, it couldn't come at a better time seeing that The Walt Disney Company is closing 100 international channels by the end of 2021 as they opt to streaming.

DreamWorks Channel which has been seen as the international counterpart of Universal Kids (until now) has experienced immense growth in distribution with StarTimes being the only provider in Africa to supply the channel.

Seeing that Asia carries both brands, Is it possible the same could be done in Africa likely through MultiChoice's DStv?

MultiChoice offer several price plans for DStv with each have that pillar they leverage of from to get consumers to stick with that particular product.

In this case, Disney Channel was that pillar for certain consumers. So the logical thing to do would be to source out a brand that can carry similar traits such as Universal Kids or risk losing consumers.

Peacock Kids: The Future Of Universal Kids And DreamWorks Channel
NBCUniversal hosts a streaming service called Peacock which is where the name of the kids division, Peacock Kids derives from.

Peacock Kids was first spotted on YouTube when the brand took the spot of DreamWorks Channel with the page also including clips of live-action content.

NBCUniversal has 3 kids brands in total
1. Peacock Kids - for the streamers since 2020 leveraging from the other two
2. Universal Kids - exclusive to the U.S. until 2021
3. DreamWorks Channel - available outside the U.S. since 2015

Universal TV is still there despite its termination in the U.S. and Peacock's presence so maybe Universal Kids and DreamWorks Channel will continue or merge into one station regardless the American one is on autopilot.

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Insidus: Entertainment Inside Us

Amidst Boomerang's Demise In Latin America For Cartoonito, WarnerMedia EMEA Still Silent On The Brand's Presence In Africa Stacks Up Their Preschool Offering

It's An Indie Extravaganza: Viewers Should Be On The Lookout For The Following Series On Zee World, Zee One, Star Life And eExtra + Possible New Channel For Openview

Telemundo Africa Starts 2022 Off With A Reboot Of Where Is Elisa? Which Is Referred To As The Search For Frida

Could Zee One Launch On MultiChoice's DStv Despite Zee World's Existence On The Platform? + Possible Launch Date For Zee Cinema And WION

StarSat Adds C12 TV To Their Portfolio

As Predicted, Boomerang's Days Are Numbered As Latin America Replaces Converts The Channel To Cartoonito, Could This Be The Future Of Boomerang In Africa?

November 2021 On Disney Africa | New Series Alert: Mickey Mouse Funhouse Coming Soon To Disney Junior | Several Returning Shows Including The Owl House And Mira: Royal Detectives | Brand New DCOM: Spin | Alerts And More

After 4 Years, Universal Kids Rolls Out Internationally Through Asia As A Placeholder For Disney Channel, Could DStv Follow In The Pursuit? + Could A Rebrand Be On The Cards For The DreamWorks Channel?

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