Cartoon Network Africa Is Getting On The Zagtoon Action With The Debut Of Power Players In February 2020 Along With New Episodes Of Favourite Shows

POWER PLAYERS
New Show
Axel, a 9-year-old boy who can transform into a living action figure, gains a wild new perspective on the world as he wrangles a team of quirky smart-toys on the biggest small adventures a kid could ever imagine.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 24/2 2020
TUNE-IN
Monday-Friday @07:20 CAT
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NINJAGO
New Episodes
The Ice Chapter: Zane’s been captured by the evil Ice Emperor. The Ninja have mounted a desperate rescue mission – but if they want to see their friend again, they’ll have to battle hordes of Blizzard Samurai as they make their way through the Never-Realm, from where no Ninja has ever returned. Join the adventures of Nya, Kai, Jay, Zane, Cole, Lloyd, and Master Wu in 15 exciting new episodes. Bundle up, and let’s go!
PREMIERE DATE
Friday 22/2 2020
TUNE-IN
Weekends @ 10:45  CAT
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Let’s Dance STUNT
Pop-Up Party is back with several dance clips! Filmed in Kenya, we are going to discover the trendy and  hottest dance moves of the moment!  To discover in floating on Cn Africa from 01/03 and for few of them during the Let's Dance Stunt! In the Let's dance Stunt there will be a  selection of episodes on the theme of dance and a premiere of some of the new Pop-up Party S3 clips! Fun, dance and smiles!
TUNE-IN
Saturday 29/2 2020 @08:40 CAT

February 2020 Lineup On CuriosityStream Africa

HIDDEN TRACES
Tuesdays from 4 February CAT: 20:00
Episodes 6 x 60 Mins
New archeological findings, first hand accounts of the war, Experts interviews and CGI and 3D reconstitutions intermingle in this investigative series on the look out for hidden traces of the most emblematic episodes of war. Each battle field becomes an open book revealing unexpected elements and details shedding new lights on the conflicts and their context.
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THE CASE
Thursdays from 6 February 2020 CAT: 21:00
Episodes: 12 x 60 Mins
Every cop has a case that haunts him and hits his life. A case so intense and personal that pushes him past his limits. And when a cop ends up to go fully on record, this case remains rooted in you. In each episode of the series, a police officer reveals the strongest moments of the investigation that marked his life.
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WHAT’S MY CAR WORTH?
Weekdays from 3 February CAT: 14:00 & 14:30 Back to Back Episodes Weekdays from 17 February CAT: 14:00
Episodes: 30 x 30 Mins
They may think their classic cars are priceless, but owners get a true sense of what their rides are worth in this longtime Velocity series. Sports Car Market magazine Publisher Keith Martin provides the critical, expert eyes auto enthusiasts need to properly determine value. He visits car auctions across the U.S. to test drive some of the world's rarest automobiles for sale, from powerful muscle cars to stylish European sports autos. After an in-depth inspection and a deep dive into each car's history, Martin determines an accurate value before it races across the auction block. Comic/actor Josh Nasar ("Sons of Anarchy") --a collector car junkie joins Martin on many episodes.
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CRIME SCENE SOLVERS
Thursdays from 6 February CAT: 20:00
Episodes: 4x 60 Mins
When tackling a crime, the investigator’s only solution is to make the clues talk! There is no such thing as a perfect crime. Assault, kidnapping, murder… the culprit always leaves traces behind him. To hook the viewer, all the clues involved in the story are laid out in a CSI forensics lab, staged very esthetically. Each episode is structured around ten clues, presented like the scattered pieces of a macabre jigsaw puzzle. Gradually, the viewer comes to understand the part played by each clue in the investigation, until finally the truth is revealed. Each episode is addictive appointment viewing, captivating storytelling that grips the viewer and doesn’t let go until the last minute. Reality trumps fiction!
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BUTTERFLY EFFECT
Monday to Friday from 3 February CAT: 19:00 & 19:30
Episodes: 39x 30 Mins
Our history is no more than a series of incredible events. From the birth of a thousand- year-old empire to the death of a flourishing civilization, from the creative genius of a handful of men to a worldwide cultural revolution, the most infinitesimal of our decisions can influence the future of humanity.
Every episode guides us to revisit a key event, a crossroads in our History where the world swings one way or the other. With spectacular reconstitutions created by 3D modeling specialists, every story is told in sequences and uchronies, which gives new perspective for today.
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BRIGHT NOW
Monday –Friday from 3 February CAT: 18:00
Episodes: 12x 30 Mins
With the newest technologies and access to incredible storytellers around the world, explore pivotal moments in history, meet fascinating people, visit their world's experiences, and uncover extraordinary wildlife findings all in our present day.
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BREAKTHROUGH
Monday –Friday from 3 February CAT: 18:30
Episodes: 20x 30 Mins
Take a deeper look at some of the recent developments in physics, astronomy, and other sciences. Learn from experts’ research findings, theories, and efforts on how to resolve global scientific events. Find out about rip currents, asteroids, wildfires, life on Mars, and so much more in this short-form documentary series

Coastal Killers Debuts In February On CBS Justice Africa

COASTAL KILLERS
Season 1 Premiere CBS JUSTICE ORIGINAL
Sundays at 21:00 from 2nd February until 5th April
Perhaps it’s the sea air or too much sun. But despite the jollity associated with sandcastles and ice creams, breezy promenade walks and donkey rides, many British seaside towns have a dubious reputation for hosting the most remarkable crimes.

Some of the most strange and terrifying murders ever recorded in British criminal history have taken place at the famous seaside resorts; the grand hotels playing host to some of the deadliest murderers imaginable, and the seafronts doubling as stalking grounds for the serial killers.

Three Shows Are Back For Another Season On Universal TV Africa

Coroner S2 will premiere Monday 3rd at 8pm.
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Hudson & Rex is an action-packed police-procedural drama set in Newfoundland.
The series follows the partnership between cunning Major Crimes detective, Charlie Hudson, and his partner, Rex, a German Shepherd with heightened senses and formerly with the K-9 police unit.
Hudson & Rex S2 will premiere Tuesday 11th at 8pm.
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There is murder again in Midsomer County. DCI Barnaby along with DS Jamie Winter are back to solve more murders in Britain’s deadliest county.
Along with Barnaby and Winter, eccentric forensic expert Fleur Perkins and Paddy, the Barnaby’s dog are also returning for another season of murder and mayhem.
Midsomer Murders S21 will premiere Sunday 9th at 8pm.
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On Valentine’s Weekend (Friday 14th-Sunday 16th) we will also be celebrating the season of love with a double-bill of romance every day @ 12:30.
Our season will include four premieres; The Joneses’ Unplugged (2017), Brimming With Love (2018), Can’t Buy My Love (2017) and Hopeless, Romantic (2016).
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CONTINUING SERIES
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S21 continues throughout February (Wednesday @ 8pm)
NCIS S15 continues throughout February (Wednesday @ 8.50pm)
My Life is Murder continues throughout February (Fridays @ 8pm)

The Mummy And Scorpion King Festival+More Coming In February 2020 To Studio Universal Africa

TUESDAY BLOCKBUSTERS
“And that’s a wrap…!” are hopefully the last words uttered on the set of The Mummy, every time it gets made.
On Studio we return to the Brendan Fraser classic in February, with The Mummy trilogy and The Scorpion King quadrilogy in Tuesday double-bills from 6pm

THE MUMMY
4th, 11th and 18th February at 18:00
Studio Universal brings you one of the best trilogies this February, The Mummy. Let us take all you treasure-seeking explorers back to thrilling tomb adventures with Brendan Fraser. Set in the Sahara in 1925, The Mummy is a tragically epic expedition following an American man serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. The adventure begins when they accidentally awaken an undead priest! Watch The Mummy on February 4th at 18:00.
But the adventure is not over yet. This second part of the trilogy continues on Tuesday 11th at 18:00, so watch out for The Mummy Returns. Egyptologist Evelyn and her Legionnaire husband Rick must once again defeat Imhotep and take on the Scorpion King to save the world from evil.
If you have committed this far then you have to watch the final movie in the trilogy, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor on Tuesday 18th at 18:00, as Rick and Evelyn get entangled with a rogue faction planning to reanimate the ruler who united the land.

THE SCORPION KING
4th, 11th, 18th amd 25th February at 18:00 and 20:10
What’s better than a trilogy? A quadrilogy of The Scorpion King – and it’s right after The Mummy on Tuesdays! Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stars as a mercenary hired to destroy the evil ruler Memnon, who is protected by the visions of a beautiful sorceress. Catch it on February 4th at 20:10, straight after The Mummy.
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior and The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption follow swiftly on February 11th and 18th, so watch out for those!
Finish off your month with the best ending of all, The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power. After a friend turns on him, Mathayus needs all his resources to prevent the release of a terrible and ancient power. Grab your popcorn for this one on February 25th at 18:00.
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STEVEN SEAGAL IS...BACK!
The ever-present pony-tailed one returns for Action Weekend on Valentine’s Day (when else!) and this time around we boast channel premieres of...

UNDER SIEGE 15th February at 20:00
This daring movie features a US battleship, nuclear terrorists and the legendary Steven Seagal. Casey Ryback is a former Navy SEAL captain who is now a cook aboard the USS Missouri. While Casey is preparing for the Captain’s birthday, the rest of the team don’t anticipate a more deadly surprise. Posing as the birthday entertainment, the terrorists start their plan to steal the ship’s nuclear arsenal. It’s up to Casey to stop them with his expert martial arts skills, weapons and tactics. Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey co-star.

UNDER SIEGE 2 22nd February at 20:00
Under Siege 2 brings more action-packed thrills. With Casey having left the armed forces, he wants to lead a quiet life as a chef in Denver, but gets the unfortunate news that his estranged brother has died in a plane crash. Casey boards a train to Los Angeles to attend his funeral, but finds himself in a dangerous situation: armed mercenaries, led by computer hacker Travis Dane, hijack the train. Dane had previously worked on a top-secret military satellite weapon designed to destroy underground targets. Steven Seagal and Eric Bogosian star.
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MONSTERS
Also in February we’re extending our reach into late night, and this month it’s “Monsters”.
Feb 24th – 28th at 21:45, including the premiere of Mongolian Death Worm!

MONGOLIAN DEATH WORM 28th February at 21:45
Sean Patrick Flanery stars in this action movie, which sees an American oil company set the path for disaster. He plays Daniel, who is in Mongolia in search of the lost tomb of Genghis Khan. He meets Alicia, a doctor attempting to contain a viral outbreak. In the meantime, the oil company set up an experimental drilling plant across the vast desert of Mongolia, unaware they are waking up a nest. Soon, the deadliest creatures you could ever imagine begin to breed and spread while devouring everyone in their path. Victoria Pratt also stars.

Steven Seagal Makes His Debut On TNT Africa In The Month Of Love In 2020 Along With The Best Of Academy Awards

AND THE WINNER IS…
February sees the celebration of the 92nd Academy Awards and TNT channel gladly
welcomes this event. To show its respect for the most coveted award in cinema history, we´ve gathered a list of movies that have won at least one of these iconic statuettes. During the second weekend of February the channel will offer some of these prestigious movies, and on the day of the ceremony (February 9th) there will be a full day marathon. The Hurt Locker, Spider-man 2, The Dark Knight and Million Dollar Baby are a few of the films our
audience will be able to enjoy.
Friday 7th of February
15:30 – Innerspace (1987)
17:30 – The Dark Knight (2008)
20:00 – Spider-man 2 (2004)
Saturday 8th of February
15:40 – Jerry Maguire (1996)
17:55 – Batman (1989)
20:00 – The Hurt Locker (2008)
Sunday 9th of February
07:30 – Batman (1989)
09:35 – Innerspace (1987)
11:30 – Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
13:30 – The Hurt Locker (2008)
15:40 – Spider-man 2 (2004)
17:45 – Jerry Maguire (1996)
20:00 – The Dark Knight (2008)
22:30 – Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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VALENTINE’S BROMANCE
This 14th of February will not be your typical Valentine’s Day on TNT, so don´t expect flowers, kisses, chocolates or love messages. This year, the channel has chosen to break away from the conventional and shift its focus on a different type of love; particularly, that
solid, tight friendship between two or more men, also called a Bromance. The channel has programmed a list of titles full of action and adventure that put these affectionate bonds to the test, in a marathon that will include titles such as Showtime, Lethal Weapon 2 and Tango & Cash.
Friday 14th of February
14:15 – Batman & Robin (1997)
16:15 – The Karate Kid (1984)
18:20 – Showtime (2002) channel premiere
20:00 – Tango & Cash (1989)
21:40 – The Glimmer Man (1989)
23:10 – Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
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STEVEN SEAGAL FAN MONTH
Well-known for his starring roles in action films and considered one of the toughest actors in Hollywood, Steven Seagal has been able to build a profitable career for himself thanks to his martial art skills which opened the doors to Hollywood for him. He has also worked as a musician, producer, director, and screenwriter for countless blockbusters. TNT wishes to
recognize and give him credit for his hard work every Monday during February, with a double feature that will include titles such as Exit Wounds, On Deadly Ground, Out of Justice and The Glimmer Man.
Monday 3rd of February
20:00 – Exit Wounds (2001) channel premiere
21:40 – Half Past Dead (2002)
Monday 10th of February
20:00 – The Glimmer Man (1996) channel premiere
21:30 – Above the Law (1998)
Monday 17th of February
20:00 – On Deadly Ground (1994) channel premiere
21:40 – Out for Justice (1991) channel premiere
Monday 24th of February
18:25 – Half Past Dead (2002)
20:00 – Out of Justice (1991)
21:30 – Exit Wounds (2001)
23:10 – On Deadly Ground (1994)
00:50 – Above the Law (1998)
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FEBRUARY FURY
We all know movies can stir up emotions and put us in a particular mood. For this
special we have chosen movies whose themes revolve around powerful, adrenaline-
fuelled emotions. The motives that drive these emotions are different for each main
character in the special; some have a strong temper, while others are out for revenge
as a form of alleviating their spirit. Every Thursday of the month, TNT will program a
list of films that are sure to stir and provoke the audience. Titles include Demolition
Man, Inferno, and Assassins among others.
Strategy: Thematic stunt. The strongest films on access and prime time. The stunt tries to put
focus on a number of important blockbusters in the channel’s.
Thursday 6th of February
18:05 – Demolition Man (1993)
20:00 – The Crow (1994)
Thursday 13th of February
17:45 – Spider-man 3 (2007)
20:00 – Inferno (1999)
Thursday 20th of February
18:20 – Enter the Dragon (1973)
20:00 – Freddy vs Jason (1996)
Thursday 27th of February
18:05 – The Fan (1996)
20:00 – Assassins (1995)

Azoomee Acquires Da Vinci Media

Kid content SVOD Azoomee has acquired Berlin kidcaster Da Vinci Media to expand its reach. Operating under the two brands Azoomee and Da Vinci Kids, the companies will a collective 45 million global subscribers via connected TVs, linear channels and mobile apps. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Azoomee is an ad-free, subscription-based
streaming service for kids five and up, while Da Vinci’s content targets the six to 11 demo. The SVOD’s acquisition means it gets access to more than 2,500 videos; the 24/7 TV channel Da Vinci, which is available in Central and Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mongolia, Russia, India, Canada and the US; programming blocks Da Vinci Kids and Da Vinci Learning; as well as the interactive VOD app Da Vinci Kids. Da Vinci’s catalogue includes education-focused series The History of Art, Siesta Z, Finding Stuff Out, Myth or Science and Crafty Art (pictured).

Azoomee has been steadily growing its catalogue in the past few months. Last year, it picked up all three seasons of live-action educational series Do You Know? (75 x 15 minutes) and 50 x 11-minute animated series Addison from Toronto-based distributor Portfolio Entertainment . It followed that up by snagging the 3D-animated series Dr. Panda (39 x seven-minutes) from Dublin-based 9 Story Distribution International, and 2D-animated series Urban Tails (52 x two minutes) from Irish distributor Monster Entertainment. The SVOD also expanded its reach by partnering with smart TV-focused distributor Foxxum to launch on connected TV sets from manufacturers including Vestel, Panasonic, Toshiba Polaroid and Hitachi, with plans to roll out to Apple TV, Samsung and LG in the future.

To Kick Start The New Decade Discovery Inc Brings You Findings From The Biggest Study Ever Undertaken Into Passions

The study reveals that when it comes to our favourite pastimes including sports, food, home, motoring and nature & wildlife, people are more likely to turn to TV than any other source for inspiration and information.

The global survey involving 13,000 participants, ran across 13 markets and was commissioned by Discovery, the global leader in real life entertainment.

TV is the #1 way we fuel our passions with 93 percent of respondents claiming it is their top source of inspiration. Social media was #2 with 67 percent and 'other people’ in #3 place with 66 percent.

TV is significantly more powerful than any other third party including social media for triggering a passion. Amongst the 35-54 age group, TV is five times more likely to trigger a passion than social media – and even among the hard to reach 18-24 demographic, TV is more than twice as likely to trigger a passion than social media.

More than 8 out of 10 of us have one or more passions in life, with the average number of passions amongst individuals being four. Our passions are typically developed as teenagers and are initially inspired by our parents (33%), TV (23%) and our peers (15%).

Dr Tom Chatfield, Tech Philosopher, Authors, said: “For a lot of people, television programs, have been some of the big extrinsic triggers for things that then become these big intrinsic passions. Because you get this very personal, human, visceral exposure to a story, or to an event. It's not like reading about it, it's not like hearing about it, it's like being immersed in it and that can help people discover for themselves this emotional spark that will guide them in their own journey of passion and discovery.”

According to the survey, as well as providing happiness, a sense of achievement and fulfilment, passions can help us cope with life’s ups and downs. More than 8 out of 10 of us believe that passions are more important than ever, and 9 out of 10 of us agree that having a passion can help cope with the stress of everyday life.

Having a passion also helps to build a sense of community and combat feelings of isolation in an increasingly disconnected international world. According to the survey, our passions bring us closer to other people – 8 out of 10 people share a passion with friends and family and 7 out of 10 people state that passions give us a sense of belonging.

Dr Nick Southgate, Behavioural Scientist, said: “Passions have always been important to people because they help them define who they are. In a world that seems more turbulent, where the future seems more uncertain… those things that you can turn to where you have complete agency over what you care about and what it means to you and where it’s going, will become ever more important.”

Fulvia Nicoli, EVP Content & Product at Discovery, said: “This survey highlights that people have a greater desire than ever to be connected to each other and the world around them through their passions.  At Discovery we power the passions that make us human with content and stories that inspire people to pursue their passions.  From food, to nature and wildlife, and sports including golf, motoring and cycling – we have something to make every superfan happy.”

Discovery, Inc. powers people’s passions across the globe and on every device with its portfolio of real-life entertainment brands including Discovery, Eurosport, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, and Animal Planet. With a growing portfolio of direct-to-consumer services that enable fans to ‘view and do’ including dplay, GolfTV and Food Network Kitchen.

Starsat And StarTimes Subscribers Lose 2 More Channels: Smile TV And Animaux

Just as the whole drama concerning the Disney channels came to light with Starsat on a fast track to source out more replacement channels. Viewers woke up to the loss of two more channels Smile was removed sometime last year while Animaux was removed a week ago.

Smile (formerly Smile of a Child) is Christian-based network owned and operated by the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The network is aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 12 years, and offers a mix of children's religious and family-oriented programming. Trinity also supplies several channels and programming across Africa through DStv, OpenView, Azam and several more.

Animaux is a French television channel run by AB Group with animal-based/inspired programming for the whole family.

Subscribers have been rampaging onto Starsat and StarTimes account demanding answers on the sudden loss of these two channels and after week they finally reply and yes they confirmed that they'll no longer supply those channels and are looking into possible replacement channels.

So far, they only managed to National Geographic and Wild with cheaper and more affordable channels such as Love Nature and Smithsonian channel. Now they have to source out even more replacement channels Lord only knows how many of these channels are likely to being replaced. With a channel such as POP it wouldn't matter since you can find something similar on Star Kids of course it's not the same but both channels don't have original content and target the same audience.