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Friday, February 5, 2021

Lego City Adventures Is Airing Soon On e.tv

The station is finally putting the DreamWorks stuff to rest with LEGO City Adventures being the first new show and third LEGO series by the brand.

LEGO City is a modern metropolis filled with the fiercest firefighters, the cream of the crop cops, and so many BLOCKHEADS. Every citizen will assemble together for the most awesomely awesome adventures. In short the kids version of Chicago franchise, NCIS and Grey's Anatomy etc.

The series made its debut back in 2019 on Nickelodeon with a total of 2 seasons and 19 episodes with a third season in production.

Catch it Thursdays at 15:00 from February 18

March 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | ELH | IOM

Evil Lives Here
From Tuesday 2 March at 21:00
If the person closest to you were a devil in disguise, would you see the signs? This provocative series returns to tell more gripping stories of ordinary people connected to a killer. In each case, they see suspicious signs that something is amiss. Some turn a blind eye to these signs, washing away blood and not wanting to know where it came from. But sometimes, they choose to dig deeper, and must eventually face the horrible truth: that the person they loved and trusted is a monster. How will they react? Will they betray their loved one by turning to police, will they help them cover up their crimes, or will they become entangled in the evil doings?

True Conviction
From Wednesday 31 March at 21:00
This compelling series returns to delve even deeper into the investigation process of how homicides are solved on the street and won in the courtroom. Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, an esteemed Brooklyn homicide prosecutor, travels across the US to reveal how the nation's top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases. Coming up this season, Nicolazzi revisits the unsolved murder of a single mother during the city's surge of homicides, and the top cold case duo who developed a technique that would change investigative procedure forever. And, she examines the case of an elderly couple murdered in their bed, as the investigation yields disturbing secrets of a psychopath in the community. Reliving the crime with the detectives who were on the scene and connecting with those who were left behind, Nicolazzi shows that sometimes justice can only truly be served with a guilty verdict.

Impact of Murder
From Thursday 11 March at 21:00
It's hard to measure the impact of murder, as it changes from initial devastation to a loss the victim's family must shape their lives around. This series returns to follow the emotional journeys of victims and their families, as they struggle to make sense of the crime and the immediate aftermath. While they piece together what happened and prepare for court, they watch their loved ones become national figures. What starts as a personal fight for justice, becomes a national fight for justice, culminating in a gripping Victim Impact Statement, as they finally come face to face with their loved one's killer.

The channel is available on DStv and StarTimes (Starsat)

March 2021 On TLC Africa | 7LJ | M6L | SW | CBB

7 Little Johnstons
From Wednesday 3 March at 20:00
In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven in rural Georgia trying to achieve the American Dream. This is no ordinary family, however - they are the largest known family of little people in the world, and the action in their lives has never been bigger. This season, there are no little kids left in the Johnston household: Liz and Anna are in college, Alex and Emma are starting high school and Jonah has his first serious girlfriend. Amber is taking this opportunity to start teaching again, but it's not without stress, as the coronavirus has school plans up in the air for everyone. This being the Johnstons, they know how to have fun, even in quarantine - whether it's video challenges or pole dancing classes! As they navigate an increasingly turbulent world, the family continue to face life's ups and downs in the best way possible.

My 600-lb Life
From Friday 12 March at 20:00
Losing weight is a struggle for many, but for some it's a matter of life or death. This series follows the lives of people weighing over 600lbs as they embark on an incredible weight-loss journey to try and turn their lives around forever. Each episode follows the moving story a different individual as, under the supervision of straight- talking bariatric surgeon, Dr. Now, they undergo a dangerous gastric bypass surgery and life-altering dietary changes with hopes of losing hundreds of pounds. It's a huge undertaking as they each deal with addiction, dependence and helplessness, in the hope of finally achieving victory, pride and freedom from the prison that is their bodies.

Sister Wives
From Wednesday 17 March at 22:00
At first glance, the Browns are a typical big American family, but as Kody, father and husband, explains, "I fell in love, fell in love again and then again." This is the incredible story of Kody Brown, his three wives and extraordinary family. Coming up this season, the Sister Wives' houses are all still far apart in Flagstaff and there has been no progress with building houses together on their big plot of land. Worryingly, the physical distance is turning into an emotional distance. Do they even still want to live together? With the increasingly tense family dynamic tested like never before as the Covid-19 pandemic takes hold, will they be able to adapt together?

Curvy Brides' Boutique
From Sunday 28 March at 18:00

Britain's most exclusive plus-size bridal boutique is opening its doors once more to welcome more curvy brides as they look for their dream dress. Here, best friends Jo Cooke and Alison Law are transforming wedding dress shopping for big brides-to-be, making the difficult task of finding a bridal gown a positive and stress-free experience. This season brings more brides, more emotion and more stunning transformations; from an inspirational bride who's overcome severe mental health problems to a bride who unexpectedly found love later in life, there's a heartwarming story behind every fitting. And, as always, with both empathy and fashionable flair Jo and Alison help even the most body-conscious bride look and feel like a princess.

March 2021 On Discovery Channel Africa | SO: NPK: GN | UB: CC

Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings: Grudge Night
From Friday 26 March at 20:55
Welcome to Grudge Night, where racers prepare for battle and learn everything they can about a new track. The 405 is starting off with a new strategy - only race each other so they can keep the data about their cars and their passes to themselves. The series revs up with Texas also on the hunt for data. They start the night racing outside racers who aren't part of Team Teas, but before long, they take note of the 405's strategy and follow suit. Meanwhile, with everyone else teaming up, racers without teams struggle to keep up without anyone to rely on for more information or extra help with their cars. It's an epic battle for supremacy as the most thrilling and dangerous races speed into action across the US, from Maryland to Ohio. Which teams will stay on course in the ultimate grudge race competition?

Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City
From Tuesday 9 March at 20:00
Self-made businessman Glenn Stearns believes everyone deserves a comeback. He bet big on the American Dream, giving up his name, wealth and contacts and going undercover in a remote town to build a million-dollar company in 90 days with just $100. Now he has an even bigger challenge: keeping the American Dream alive. In this series, Glenn returns to Erie, PA, where he built his business, Underdog BBQ, in just 90 days. This time, he has a new mission: rescuing small businesses on the brink of going bust. Each episode will follow Glenn as he works to turn around one of these businesses. After assessing their operation and identifying areas to change, he works with them to transform it in just 27 days - the amount of time the average small business in America has in cash reserves. Having found his American Dream; Glenn is on a mission to help others reclaim theirs.

The channel is available on DStv

March 2021 On Nicktoons Africa | New Episodes | Marathons

CORN & PEG
NEW EPISODES | 211-215,217-220
WEEKDAYS | 8 MAR AT 08:45 WAT / 09:45 CAT / 10:45 EAT
Corn & Peg follows the adventures of a young pegasusand her unicorn best friend, who share the same exuberance for doing good things in their community.

MARCH MARATHON MADNESS
EVERY WEEK 1 MAR TO 1 APR FROM 17:05 WAT / 18:05 CAT / 19:05 EAT
NickToons is taking it a step further this month to make sure that each week we celebrate everything that makes life amazing! From animals, moms and sisters, friends, our planet and then we’ll have a lot more fun this April Fool’s!

Week 1: Animal Week
Week 2: Girl Power Week
Week 3: Happy Friends Week
Week 4: Earth Week
Week 5: Just Looking

EVERY SUNDAY
AT 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT
We’ve packaged your Sunday laughs into neat mini- marathons! Enjoy the very best in comedy animation handpicked just for you, right here on NickToons!

SUNDAY MARATHONS
07 MAR OLLIE’S PACK
14 MAR CORN & PEG
21 MAR *HUMAN RIGHTS DAY KIDS, RACE AND UNITY: A NICK NEWS SPECIAL; NICKELODEON’S LET’S READ!; JOJO’S FOLLOW YOUR D.R.E.A.M.
28 MAR RABBIDS: INVASION

The channel is available on DStv and GOtv

March 2021 On Nick Jr Africa | TAP | Ongoing Stunts

THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON
BRAND NEW EPISODES!
SEASON 1 #119, 121-126 (124-126 half carts).
The Adventures of Paddington is a new version of a familiar bear. It's a heartwarming show about being curious, being good to others, and being part of a loving familyk
WEEKDAYS | 1 MARCH AT 08:05 WAT / 09:05 CAT / 10:05 EATg.
ENCORE | THE SAME DAY AT 14:25 WAT / 15:25 CAT / 16:25 EAT

PAW PATROL DINO STUNT
A 2 hour marathon with all Dino themed episodes of Paw Patrol!
WEEKEND | SATURDAY 13 MARCH
12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
ENCORE: SUNDAY 14 MARCH AT THE SAME TIME

REVVED UP STUNT WITH PAW PATROL MOTO PUPS
PREMIERE!
NEW EPISODE: S7 #720: Moto Pups: Pups vs The Ruff Ruff Pack | OTHER EPISODES: S1 #108, 125; S3 #302; S5 #515; 996; S7 #720
Moto Pups: Pups vs The Ruff Ruff Pack: The Motorcycle Stunt Show comes to town bringing famed stunt cyclist Wildcat, and the trouble making cyclists, the Ruff Ruff Pack. Wildcat joins the Paw Patrol to help stop the baddies from trashing the town!
WEEKEND | SATURDAY 20 MARCH 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
ENCORE: SUNDAY 21 MARCH AT THE SAME TIME

ENCORE: SUNDAY 21 MARCH AT THE SAME TIME

The channel is available on DStv

March 2021 On Nickelodeon Africa | KCA 2021

KIDS CHOICE AWARDS 2021
The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is an awards show like no other! It’s packed to the brim with stars, surprises and of course our signature slime! Join along as we honour the best movies, TV shows, games and more as voted by millions of kids around the world! It’s ON!

WEDNESDAY 17 MAR AT 16:50
ENCORES: THURSDAY 18 MAR AT 15:15 AND 18:00

IT'S PONY
PREMIERE MARATHON: #118 & 119 | OTHER EPS: #102A, 103, 120B, 113B, 114B, 107A, 109A

A normal girl’s life is made extraordinary by her best friend - an unpredictable, outrageous and hilarious talking pony. No matter the complications he causes, Annie knows that everything is better when Pony is around . Watch the best of the best episodes of It’sPony with the premiere of two episodes from 16:20 WAT / 17:20 CAT / 18:20 EAT:
It’s Pony #118 The Wallet / Locked Out
It’s Pony #119 Always Yes Annie / Sleepover

SATURDAY 6 MAR AT 15:45
ENCORE: SUNDAY 7 MAR AT 11:25

SPYDERS
NEW SEASON! | 201-220

Nickelodeon Spyders is a comic action-adventure series. Three siblings discover their parents are undercover spies for an environmental protection agency, and decide to also become spies in order to help them in secret.
WEEKDAYS: 29 MAR AT 18:00

NEW ON THE NICK JR BLOCK:

THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON
NEW SHOW!
SEASON 1 #101-126
EVERY DAY: 8 MAR AT 06:20
The Adventures of Paddington is a new version of a familiar bear. It’s a heartwarming show about being curious, being good to others, and being part of a loving family.

The channel is available on DStv, StarTimes, Zuku TV and GOtv

Prediction: The Future Of Discovery Family And Real Time In Africa

Discovery Family launched in March 2016 on MultiChoice's DStv replacing Discovery World and 2 years later on StarTimes (Starsat) replacing Discovery Science around that time Real Time launched on DStv and a year later on StarTimes.

The channels are operated by Discovery, Inc the same corporation that own Discovery Channel, TLC, ID, HGTV, Travel Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet and (Discovery Science).

Discovery Family is an adaptation of the U.S. counterpart the only difference is the target audience since that counterpart has existing contracts with other partners plus our version has been duplicated in other parts of Europe which is the same market that spawned Real Time.

Our feeds leverage content from other Discovery brands. Brands like these two possess less value but if you have a provider that restricts access to a certain brand or one that can't afford it then it comes in handy.

Not long ago, StarTimes (Starsat) discontinued Discovery Family and the reason raises eyebrows for some readers.

According to them, when a provider (Discovery) changes production of content they (StarTimes) can't prevent it. For now, the channel is still kicking on DStv probably by the end of March which is the same time it launched after that Discovery Channel might be added onto the Compact package.

Real Time is very unlikely to suffer the same fate as it recently launched on Zuku TV as a replacement to a channel StarTimes is still looking into which is Discovery's Fine Living.

Perhaps, the demise has something to do with their new streaming service, Discovery+ as streaming has been the benefactor in the cutback of redundancy (repeats).

Real Time incorporated the most brands including ones seen on Discovery Family. The first issue, viewers might have a hard time catching up as the rollout for both these brands differ. Real Time's stock is very old by decades unlike Discovery Family which is close to a year.

To make matters worse, Real Time is not a family channel so viewers might miss out or wait longer on certain shows if a rebrand/revamp is not in place. Unless you have Discovery Channel then it won't affect you.

The lesson here is don't be an easy target and try making your craft impossible to duplicate. If you want to duplicate do it on seperate grounds e.g. KykNet and Mzansi Magic.

If you had to scroll through the channel set you'll find plenty of past/present channels lurking with these two like (Nickelodeon/Nick Jr with Nicktoons), (Channel O and Mzansi Music), (MGM/ AMC/Sundance TV with TCM), (BBC First and BBC Brit), (National Geographic and National Geographic Gold), and (HGTV and Travel Channel).

Since this decision is entirely on Discovery then the cable provider doesn't take any responsibility unless it doesn't give consumers alternatives regardless of the outcome some turn a blind eye.

Friday, January 29, 2021

Adult Swim Africa Releases New Season Of Momma Named Me Sherriff - And More!

New seasons of Momma Named me Sheriff, Lazor Wulf and Ballmastrz: 9009 are lined up this February to give Adult Swim a refresh for 2021. The channel, exclusive to Showmax in Sub-Saharan Africa, is not mincing words about shaking off the shackles of 2020, they mean business! A double-feature drops on the 8th of February, with the launch of Season 2 of Lazor Wulf and Season 2 of Ballmastrz 9009, and, the Sheriff is back in town with Season 2 of the Mr. Pickles spinoff: Momma Named Me Sheriff, available to Africa as part of the international release on Monday, 15 February, just 24 hours after the US premiere !!

What trauma could you be working through, when you’re living at home with your momma, have a doll for a best friend, and you’re the sheriff of Old Town? Yeah, some things are stranger than fiction, for sure! Well, be sure to grab your pudding cups and hold on to something because the sheriff is ready to get to work in Momma Named Me Sheriff Season 2. When havoc breaks loose in Old Town, Sheriff, Deputy Goodman and Dispatch must work together to solve cases and uncover unthinkable mysteries. Aside from the usual charmingly disturbing hijinks, this season you'll finally learn the meaning behind ‘roostering’. Plus, Goodman gets lost in the desert, Dispatch uncovers a secret conspiracy in Old Town, and some dragons take over. That last part isn’t true. Just kidding, it is. Just kidding, it’s not. Just kidding, it’s partially true. No, it’s not. Maybe? Find out on Monday, 15 February.

Created by Henry Bonsu and executive produced by Honsu and rapper, Vince Staples, the pack is back from Monday, 8 February, with Season 2 of the animated series, Lazor Wulf. This season, Lazor Wulf is about coming back from the DEAD$ and embracing the Scam of Life. It's definitely a quarter-hour series, that definitely has a wolf with a laser on his back, and situations that can be deemed most bizarre.

In Season 2 of Ballmastrz: 9009, created by Christy Karacas, Showmax welcomes The Leptons back! After the burning spirit of teamwork in their hearts, inspired the offbeat outcasts to win their first game, they’re actually showing moments of non-suckage! Led by Gaz Digzy and supercharged by the awesome power of Ballmastr, the team wrestle new foes as they claw their way to the top. Will the Leptons continue to surprise fans and reach their ultimate goal, or will the seductive distractions of newfound fame sideline them for good? It's survival of the fittest in Ballmastrz: 9009 Season 2, coming Monday, 8 February!

The three shows join the ranks of Adult Swim’s idiosyncratic, unhinged content line up including all seasons of Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken and Mr Pickles, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal, and, the bizarre exploits of pseudo-heroic scientist, Dr. Rusty Venture, in The Venture Bros.

Get your Adult Swim fix this February, whenever and wherever you want, only on Showmax!