FOX Channel Opens To DStv Compact Customers

MultiChoice has a special treat in store
for its DStv Compact customers. FOX
(DStv Channel 125) will be opened to
these customers for two full weeks,
from Friday, 26 February to Friday, 11
March 2016.
FOX channel is only available on the
DStv Premium and Extra packages, so
the open window will delight our DStv
Compact customers to bring them
sensational Fox programme highlights.
Viewers can look forward to riveting
entertainment, including season one
and part A of season two of Empire ,
the popular musical drama television
series, featuring Golden Globe winner
Taraji P. Henson, Academy Award
Nominee Terrence Howard, Jussie
Smollet and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray.
Empire will start with double bill
episodes of season one every night
from Sunday, 28 February at 21:50 until
Friday, 4 March 2016. Created by
Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels
(Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Precious ),
Emmy Award winner Danny Strong
(Game Change, Lee Daniels’ The
Butler) and Academy Award and Emmy
Award-winning producer Brian Grazer
(A Beautiful Mind, 24), the series
centers on a hip-hop music and
entertainment company, Empire
Entertainment, and the drama among
the members of the founders' family as
they fight for control of the company.
The first part of season two will start
on Monday, 7 March at 21:50 and
continue until Friday, 11 March.
Other highlights include:
The People v O.J. Simpson: American
Crime Story :
This short series based on Jeffrey
Toobin’s book, The Run of His Life:
The People v O.J. Simpson explores
the chaotic, behind-the-scenes
dealings inside the O.J. Simpson trial
with a riveting look at the legal teams
battling to convict or acquit the
football legend of double homicide. It
features a stellar cast of Hollywood’s
finest, including John Travolta as
Robert Shapiro, Cuba Gooding Jr. in
the role of O.J. Simpson, and David
Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian.
Episodes 1 -3 will air on Saturday, 5
March from 19:20 and episodes 4 - 5
on Sunday, 6 March from 19:20.
X-Files:
One of the longest running sci-fi series
in network television is back on the
small screen after a hiatus of 13 years.
FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully
are back on our screens to thrill
viewers once again in this six-episode
event series. The first three episodes
will air on Fox on Saturday, 27
February from 19:20 and the final three
on Sunday, 28 February from 19:20.
Pilot episodes of Tyrant, Wayward
Pines, The Strain , Scream Queens and
You’re The Worst
And, to top it all, the Empire season 1
box set will be available on DStv
CatchUp from 27 February to 26 March
to DStv Premium, Extra and Compact
subscribers with an Explora in South
Africa only.
For more information, visit
www.dstv.com .

Lights Out For FashionTV

Cape Town – DStv is folding up the runway and packing away the Swarovski crystals with FashionTV (DStv 178) that’s going dark on MultiChoice’s satellite pay-TV platform
at the end of this month. FashionTV’s demise on DStv comes after more than a decade and some years – a lifetime in the modelling world – since the 18 year old channel started by Michel Adam first dazzled South African viewers with its unending stream of fashion shows, “midnight haute”, couture collections and fashion
weeks coverage. Sadly in television, not even diamonds
last forever, with the diamond logo’ed channel that calls itself “the biggest fashion medium in the world” that will
go dark on 28 February. Asked why FashionTV is being
discontinued and if the channel will be replaced by another similar type channel, MultiChoice tells Channel24: "FashionTV will be replaced by another channel - we will make the relevant announcements soon". FashionTV (StarSat 282) remains available on StarSat after the channel
went dark for a while in 2015 on that platform. StarSat also carries the Fashion One (StarSat 179) channel that was started by Michael Gleissner. So far DStv subscribers are only told in an electronic programme guide (EPG) message on screen that "Fashion TV will stop airing on 28 February 2016. Thank you for watching". FashionTV didn’t respond to a request for comment made Monday about its
termination on DStv. The demise of FashionTV follows a year after the Style Network from NBCUniversal International Networks was shuttered on DStv at the end of January 2015.

TBN Returns To DStv

TBN will launch on DStv channel 343 on Friday 4 March 2016 to DStv Premium, DStv Extra, DStv Compact, DStv Family, DStv Access and DStv EasyView customers in South Africa and Lesotho. It will also launch to the rest of Africa via DStv’s Africa service soon after the March launch. Viewers will get to see the very best in local and international faith and family programmes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trinity Broadcasting Networks (TBN)
and Rhema have entered into a relationship agreement that sees TBN take over the current Rhema TV-channel position on DStv. This is due to a shared vision to see every heart
and life transformed and impacted through the power of the gospel, and also to see a significant rise in quality of Christian television for Africa. The existing programmes broadcasting on Rhema TV will move across to TBN’s
channel. Matthew Crouch, Chairman of Trinity Broadcasting Networks International said: "TBN has always been part of the Christian fabric of Africa and as we re-launch TBN on DStv in March, it will mark a significant 30 years of TBN
broadcasting the Gospel in Africa."The TBN in Africa channel will be entirely independent of all ministries and Christian organisations in regards to ownership, operations and leadership of the Network. It will however work in close relationship with most South African and African ministries across many denominations, to enable the development of new variety Christian content and emerging ministries in order to create a platform for the very best in ministry, worship and Christian programmes from the continent. TBN has for more than 42 years held the largest global footprint for any faith and family Christian television network, with 30 television networks featured on more than 5 000 television stations across 88 satellites, the Internet and thousands of cable systems around the world. TBN in Africa is redefining Christian television and leading the way in a new, exciting era of authentic, credible Christian-broadcasting. It has an unrivalled selection of the best African and international Christian ministry, lifestyle, music, youth shows, children’s entertainment, documentaries, movies and much more.

Boomerang Africa April 2016 Highlights

Brand New Show
Zig & Sharko
What do hyenas and sharks fight about? Why, mermaids of course! This April, Zig is up VS. Sharko in a brand new show!
Premiere date:Monday 18/04/2016
Tune-In:Monday-Friday at 14:45
Repeat:Monday-Friday at 08:35 CET
Saturday and Sunday at 11:20 CET

Special Block
Cats & Dogs
Where Cats & Dogs are concerned, it's all about the chase, so be sure to catch all the adventures on Boomerang this April.
Tune-In:Wednesday 27/04/2016
Repeat:Sunday 01/05/2016

Programming Block
Boomerang Club
Your coolest friends are all part of the Boomerang Club! Join them every weekend at 07:20 CET
Tune-In:Saturday and Sunday from 07:20 CET
Tom & Jerry Classic
Tom & Jerry Tales
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo
Mr Bean
Wabbit

Cartoon Network Africa April 2016 Highlights

Brand New Show
The Powerpuff Girls
When evil needs defeating, there are only three, tiny, adorable little girls for the job...The Powerpuff Girls!
Premiere date: Saturday 30/04/2016
Tune-In:Saturday and Sunday at 09:55 CET
Repeat:Saturday and Sunday at 16:10 & 20:25 CET

Brand New Episodes
Regular Show
Best-friends park keepers Mordecai and Rigby are back in a brand new season of slacking off this April.
Premiere date:Monday 04/04/2016
Tune-In:Monday-Friday at 15:00 CET
Repeat:Monday-Friday at 08:20 & 12:15 CET
Saturday and Sunday at 08:20, 11:05 and 15:00 CET

Brand New Season
Ninjago
Are you ready to watch Sensei Wu and your favourite Ninjas master their elemental powers in a bid to protect Ninjago on Cartoon Network this April?
Premiere date:Monday 18/04/2016
Tune-In:Monday-Friday at 15:45 CET
Repeat:Monday-Friday at 07:10 & 10:20 CET
Saturday and Sunday at 06:25 & 13:00 CET

Cartoon Network Africa April 2016 Highlights

Brand New Show
The Powerpuff Girls
When evil needs defeating, there are only three, tiny, adorable little girls for the job...The Powerpuff Girls!
Premiere date: Saturday 30/04/2016
Tune-In:Saturday and Sunday at 09:55 CET
Repeat:Saturday and Sunday at 16:10 & 20:25 CET

Brand New Episodes
Regular Show
Best-friends park keepers Mordecai and Rigby are back in a brand new season of slacking off this April.
Premiere date:Monday 04/04/2016
Tune-In:Monday-Friday at 15:00 CET
Repeat:Monday-Friday at 08:20 & 12:15 CET
Saturday and Sunday at 08:20, 11:05 and 15:00 CET

Brand New Season
Ninjago
Are you ready to watch Sensei Wu and your favourite Ninjas master their elemental powers in a bid to protect Ninjago on Cartoon Network this April?
Premiere date:Monday 18/04/2016
Tune-In:Monday-Friday at 15:45 CET
Repeat:Monday-Friday at 07:10 & 10:20 CET
Saturday and Sunday at 06:25 & 13:00 CET

Fashion TV ending 28 February 2016???

Multichoice reported yesterday that Fashion TV (DStv 178) will end on 28 February 2016 and there will be a notice written on the channel even Rhema TV (DStv 343) was issued the exact same thing as well, a new channel will take place for the termination of Fashion TV. Multichoice said their hoping to be in a position to announce next week but Maybe too early to just ask the most important question about this, many customers wonder which channel it will be and what genre? because this channel was discontinued in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil...one of them replaced it with Glitz (entertainment channel) so will Multichoice's DStv add Glitz will just have to wait and see.

Nicktoons Africa To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks

They are brothers and they are famous! And no, I’m not talking about any celebrity out of a TV show, movie or the Internet: they are The Chipmunks! The worldwide music sensation of the moment! Alvin,  Simon and Theodore, are part of a band that not only enjoys a huge success wherever they go, but  they are also back on Nicktoons to once again ROCK ON!  New episodes of ALVINNN!!! And The Chipmunks land in Nicktoons on Monday 7 March, and our  furry band continue managing the superstar life with that of a school student. Once is full of music,  gigs and fun; while the other is full of… homework. But that’s not all: it’s also the place where Alvin  and his brothers have the most of their adventures!  In the new episodes, when Alvin is paired with Simon for a science project, he accidentally creates a  potion that turns Theodore into a 30-foot giant! And at school, all the kids are obsessed with their  virtual dogs on their smart phones. But when all the phones wind up missing, Alvin is the one  blamed. But he’s decide to follow the clues to find the real culprit and clean his name!  Besides, Alvin is tired of seeing his celebrity status overshadowed by reality TV stars. So, he decides to  become one himself. But he’s not the only one going to desperate extents: hoping to impress her  fashion idol, Brittany takes up painting. But her idol only likes her art after Alvin accidentally ruins it.  Now Brittany thinks she's an artist ready for a big exhibition.  So join the fun Monday to Friday at 14:20 CAT on Nicktoons and enjoy the brand new episodes  marathons on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March at 8:05 CAT and 13:30 CAT respectively. Also,  just before the KCA 2016 on Wednesday 16 March, from 14:20 CAT on enjoy the new episodes  marathon again before your favorite awards show!

Nickelodeon Africa To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of Spongebob Squarepants

GUESS WHO’S BACK ON NICKELODEON!!! He has a pet named Gary, his best friend is a pink sea  star and he makes Krabby Patties in the Krusty Krab which is the best job in the world!!! Does this ring a bell? You’re right! SpongeBob SquarePants is here! With brand new episodes where you won’t  stop laughing out loud!
Starting on Monday 7 March, in the new episodes we will see SpongeBob trying to take a shortcut to  work, but becomes lost along the way! And after failing his driver’s test… again, Mr. Krabs decides to  teach SpongeBob how to drive himself. Will he pass the test for good with his boss help? Stay tuned  to Nickelodeon to find out his teaching methods.
Besides, after receiving an invitation to a gallery opening, Squidward scrambles to find a friend to  take with him. Do you think he will consider SpongeBob or Patrick as his plus one? On the other  hand, Mr. Krabs throws a company picnic to boost morale, but Plankton is hosting his own on the  same day! And Patrick will decide to defend Bikini Bottom’s honor by entering a Krabby Patty eating  competition… nothing he’s not already used to. And being on a roll he’ll also invent a new board  game, and invites SpongeBob, Sandy and Squidward to play it with him. 
Do you want to know what this game is about? Then don’t hesitate to stay tuned Monday to Friday at
14:25 CAT to discover this and more answers about the whereabouts of your favorite sponge! And
don’t forget to enjoy the new episodes marathon taking
place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 at 9:20 CAT and  15:20 CAT respectively. Also, just before the KCA 2016  on Wednesday 16 March, from 14:25 CAT on enjoy the  new episodes marathon again before your favorite  awards show!