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Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) announced today that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNI).Moving forward, the combined company will be officially known as simply: Discovery, Inc. “Today marks another critical milestone for Discovery, as we become a differentiated kind of media company with the most trusted portfolio of family-friendly brands around the globe,” said David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer for Discovery. “As a new global leader in real life entertainment, Discovery will serve loyal and passionate audiences around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains across every screen; deliver new ways for advertisers and distributors to reach highly targeted audiences at scale; and leverage our leadership position to create new value and growth opportunities for all of our stakeholders.” The name change to Discovery, Inc. demonstrates a new focus on g

Nickelodeon’s Upfront Presentation from Stage of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical Highlights New Shows, including Blue’s Clues Remake; Original Short-Form; New Location-Based and Virtual Experiences. Presentation Punctuated by Special Appearances by WWE Superstar and 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards Host John Cena; Lip Sync Battle Shorties’ Nick Cannon and JoJo Siwa; Cast Members of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cast Members, Kat Graham, Brandon Mychal Smith and Josh Brenner; and Performances by the Cast of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. Nickelodeon, the number-one kids’ network, detailed its plans for serving the new and next generation of kids on new and next-generation platforms as it heads into the 2018-2019 season. With content plans spanning its ecosystem, Nickelodeon announced: its largest content pipeline ever–more than 800 brand-new episodes of new and returning series–a 20% increase over last year; opportunities in social through original short-f

Cartoon Network announced today its largest slate of content ever from a new wave of creators telling stories that are relevant and reflective of today’s kids. The network, which is seeing success in total consumption across its platforms, is also adding more than 30 new games and apps to its mobile and web portfolio that has over 200 million worldwide downloads and now includes a series of podcasts, VR and AR experiences. Known for its immersive storytelling, Cartoon Network is introducing the next generation of creators with series including: Owen Dennis’ mysterious and magical adventure Infinity Train and Diego Molano’s Latin American supernatural comedy Victor and Valentino. These new series will be joining Apple & Onion from George Gendi; the upcoming debut of Craig of The Creek by Matt Burnett and Ben Levin; Julia Pott’s Summer Camp Island bowing this summer; and Unikitty!, the newest series produced by Warner Bros. Animation, and based on the beloved character from The LEG

On Saturday, 31 March 2018 Glow TV was still a glow on DStv channel 167 and by Sunday, 1 April at midnight, the channel was snuffed out and now it looks like this: The channel itself hasn't shut down because it's still available on OpenView HD and StarSat so what's going on? TVSA has been receiving a blitz of queries from Glow fans asking what's going on and why the channel's soapies are no longer airing on DStv so we've been trying to find out - which has been easier said than done! When only one channel doesn't get renewed. The story starts last month when DStv published a press release stating that Glow TV would stop airing on DStv, with no reason given. All the release said was that Glow's contract has come to an end and the rest was an extended plug for other channels that also feature Indian soapies. This from the release: Glow TV’s contract with MultiChoice is coming to an end, which means the channel will stop airing on DStv from 31 March 20

BRAND NEW SHOW PREMIERE UNIKITTY Covered in glitter, sparkles and pink fuf, season one of UniKitty is finally here! UniKitty, the beloved character from The LEGO® Movie, is still ruling and roaming her own kingdom, Unikingdom, also known as the happiest place in the world. However, keeping this happy place HAPPY comes with a lot of hard work for our princess, making sure that every single day is the happiest and most creative and fun day ever! Tune in on Monday 7th May and follow the crazy adventures of your new favourite unicorn-kitty hybrid, as she tackles Master Frown of Frowntown (the most depressing place ever!), overloads old boring Richard with too many emotions and recovers some birthday wishes before they are wished away forever! Premiere: 07/05/2018 Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 17:00 CAT/16:00 WAT/18:00 EAT Repeat: Monday to Friday @ 05:00 CAT/04:00 WAT/06:00 EAT & 09:20 CAT/08:20 WAT/10:20 EAT and Weekends @ 08:25 CAT/07:25 WAT/09:25 EAT BRAND NEW EPISODES THE

BRAND NEW EPISODES THE TOM & JERRY SHOW They are at it again! The never-ending chase and chaos of the most famous frenemy duo in television history is back on Boomerang this month with brand new episodes! Whether it is hockey, opera singing or car trips, these guys never miss a chance to get each other into trouble. Tune in to Boomerang this May for some classic MAYhem and drama in the all new hilarious episodes such as “Phan-Tom of the Opera”, “All Cat Jazz” and “Downton Tabby”! Premiere Date: Monday 07/05/2018 Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 07:30 CAT Repeat: Monday to Friday @ 11:25 CAT/10:25 WAT/12:25 EAT and 18:10 CAT/17:10 WAT/19:10 EAT Weekends @ 05:00 CAT/04:00 WAT/06:00 EAT, 08:10 CAT/07:10 WAT/09:10 EAT, 12:05 CAT/11:05 WAT/13:05 EAT, 15:45 CAT/14:45 WAT/16:45 EAT and 19:45 CAT/18:45 WAT/20:45 EAT BRAND NEW EPISODES ANGRY BIRDS TOONS Anger management anyone? Life as an Angry Bird can be tough. Dealing with your nestmates’ incessant pranks, taking the perfect sel

HUNTER STREET New Episodes (201-220) • Airs Monday to Friday from 9 April @ 12:55 CAT Season 2 of the Hunter Street series will feature new quests, more mysteries and a new Hunter sibling. The Hunter family is faced with another mystery when their dad, Erik Hunter, is accused of a crime and it’s up to the kids to crack the case and clear his name. NICKY, RICKY, DICKY & DAWN New Episodes (401-404, 406, 407) • Airs Monday to Friday from 16 April @ 19:35 CAT Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn are quadruplets with only two things in common: their birthday and parents. This dynamic foursome battle sibling rivalry at every turn, but in the end when they are together, nothing can stop them. In these new episodes, The Harper Quads navigate through the challenges of moving to a new school, trying to fit in and making new friends. BLURT (movie) • Saturday 28 April @ 12:55 CAT • Repeats Sunday 29 April @ 08:20 CAT When a “nice-guy” kid puts on a mysterious set of VR glasses, he lose

MUNKI AND TRUNK New Series (101-126) • Airs Monday to Friday from 2 April at 17:15 CAT/ 16:15 WAT/ 18:15 EAT There ain’t no mountain high enough, river wide enough, or banana big enough to tear these two apart! Our brave, curious monkey and big-hearted elephant live together in the jungle, as children imagine it: a playground with vines to swing on, trampoline mushrooms to bounce on, and a crew of jungle buddies to share endless adventures with. Munki and Trunk explore their world together, facing fears, having fun and helping friends in a comedy adventure that’s brim-full of heart, and built on a bedrock of friendship. THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS New Episodes (153-162) • Airs Monday to Friday from 9 April at 16:00 CAT/ 15:00 WAT/ 17:00 EAT The new episodes introduce a female character called Chloe Carmichael, an enthusiastic and over-achieving little girl who Timmy must share his fairies with. She's also Timmy's new neighbor and best friend. This season focuses on the frien

SHIMMER AND SHINE BETTER TOGETHER STUNT: BEING KIND AND HELPFUL STUNT Being kind and helpful doesn’t get old. So when’s the best time to learn these values? When you’re young of course! Follow the two genies-in-training and their friend Leah in episodes that celebrate the themes of kindness and helping others. Weekdays From Monday 2 April @ 16:30 CAT/15:30 WAT/17:30 EAT WALLYKAZAM NEW EPISODES Six-year-old Wally is a friendly troll who’s passionate about words. In the brand new episodes of the literacy series, Wally goes on new adventures with his family, the Trollmans, and with his pet dragon Norville. In a special episode “The Big Goblin Problem” his uncle comes to visit with magic bubbles that duplicate whatever they pop on! Weekdays From Monday 16 April @ 16:55 CAT/15:55 WAT/17:55 EAT PAW PATROL NEW EPISODES The pups are at it again, saving the day in Adventure Bay! Under the guidance of their brave and smart leader, Ryder, the always-helpful Paw Patrol are only a call aw