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Friday, November 12, 2021

December 2021 On Da Vinci Kids Africa | New And Continuing Episodes Of Operation Ouch And Doki | Christmas Specials | Everyday On Da Vinci


Kids Programmes

Operation Ouch! – NEW SEASON
12x30 mins
From December 11th – Saturdays & Sundays 13:50 
Identical twin brothers and doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken experiment on themselves and meet real patients in hospital to explore the fascinating world of medicine and biology. They show how the body works in normal and extreme situations – from Oh! to Eeeuw!

Darwin & Newts – NEW SEASON
64x15 mins
From December 19th – Sundays 09:00
Darwin & Newts are siblings who explore the natural wonders of the outside world. Joining their adventures is Wapati, a big wise deer; their neighbour Heni and her cheeky pet parrot Kea; and every now and then a grumpy frog called Burpee and his cute friend Croakette!

Continuing Kids Programmes
Doki – NEW EPISODES
Saturdays 09:00 
Seven-year-old Doki and his best friends are ‘Team Doki’ and they’ll travel the globe and beyond, to find answers to their questions about science, nature and the world we live in. Wherever they go, it’s sure to be a funny and fascinating learning expedition!

Monthly Special
Da Vinci Christmas
Friday, December 24th from 15:05 to 17:20
Saturday, December 25th from 09:30 to 11:45
The Treehouse Stories - The Christmas Feast
The kids hear what happens when a wolf, a fox and a weasel decide to have a Christmas feast with a turkey. The clever turkey teaches them how to have fun and they all have a Christmas to remember.
Darwin & Newts – It’s Snowing in Kiwifruit Valley
Darwin and Newts have fun when it snows in Kiwifruit Valley and discover that every snowflake has six sides.
Darwin & Newts – Kiwifruit Valley Christmas
When a Christmas Eve storm wrecks the festive preparations of our harried squabbling team they remember how important their friendship is and work together to create a Christmas celebration that may not be perfect but is full of aroha.
Do You Know? - At Christmas
Maddie meets Santa’s favourite helper, the reindeer, and discovers how Christmas decorations are made! We’ll see how they are designed, how they are cut with a special laser cutter before being assembled and hand finished by painting.
Odd Squad - Reindeer Games
Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa’s naughty list.
Horrible Histories Specials - Horrible Histories: Special: Xmas
Christmas in the past wasn’t always fun, with smelly Saxon gifts, terrible Tudor pudding and crazy Victorian cards. On Christmas Day in 1914, British and German soldiers stopped fighting and played football.
Did You Know? - Making Christmas Special
Christmas is a special time of the year. Get tips on decorating and discover ways of spotting fake money and gifts.

Early Morning with Da Vinci
Everyday from 06:00
06:00Do You Know?
06:30Siesta Z
06:45 The Treehouse Stories
06:50 Marvellous Makes Lab
07:00PinCode
07:30The Fixies
07:45Darwin & Newts
08:15Addison
08:30Kosmix
08:45Mily Miss Questions

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Read Also:
- Cartoonito launches in Latin America as a replacement for Boomerang
- Disney Channel and Disney Junior might close down by 2024
- Preschool content coming soon to Cartoonito and Boomerang in Africa
- Universal Kids launches in Korea, could South Africa follow?
- November on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Nicktoons
- November on Cartoon Network and Boomerang
Upcoming shows for Disney Channel and Disney Junior
African Animation Network launching an experimental animation block
Toei Animaton teaming up with tvN parent company on anime
Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
Is a new kids brand on the way through Warner Bros. Discovery?
Cartoon Network working on an African superhero series

Will The Kelly Clarkson Show Move From M-Net To Me Once The Ellen DeGeneres Show Ends In 2022 Or Could A Newcomer Join The Portfolio?


After 18 years, Ellen is calling it quits for her infamous talk show which can be seen on the recently launched Me channel which serves as a replacement for the former youth brand, VUZU.

The show witnessed a drop in viewership following allegations regarding the work environment and M-Net even got to a point where The Kelly Clarkson Show was slotted in its timeslot last year.

With the talk show's demise scheduled for 2022 it's obvious M-Net will have to find another program to fill up that timeslot. Maybe The Kelly Clarkson Show from M-Net or Dr. Phil from Mzansi Magic will move to Me on a permanent basis or could a newcomer perhaps The Drew Barrymore Show take up the spot.

The Kelly Clarkson Show is a fun, energetic show that breaks with tradition. In each episode audiences will experience an hour full of remarkable stories, celebrity guests, spontaneous surprises, humor, heart and, of course, good music.

Dr. Phil covers a wide variety of topics including weight loss, financial planning, errant children, gift suggestions, autistic children, unhappily married couples, rebellious teenagers, mothers who dress far from their age, mothers who refuse to attend weddings, children being stars and their parents' rights, the emotional benefits of controlling, dysfunctional families etc.

The Drew Barrymore Show features human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces.

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Read Also:
- The Search For Frida coming in 2022 to Telemundo
- December on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
- Universal Kids will make a suitable candidate to take Disney Channel's spot
- Zee Cinema and WION launch on DStv
- Disney Channel and Disney Junior might be closing down
TLNovelas might be switching to HD
African Animation Network launching an experimental animation block
Toei Animaton teaming up with tvN parent company on anime
Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? 
Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
Warner TV might be replacing TNT
Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa

Women Of Wrestling (W.O.W.) An All New Female Wrestling Series Owned By Impact Wrestling's Parent Company AXS Entertainment Relaunches Next Year In 160 U.S. Territories, Could e.tv Or SuperSport Perhaps Get It?


It's a very interesting and prosperous time across the wrestling industry right now. At no time before were there more wrestling promotions on major TV networks, giving more wrestlers the chance at a big stage in front of millions. And at no time have more non-traditional or even underseen wrestlers been given a shot at the main event scene.

Of course, no group of wrestlers has seen a bigger rise up the ranks like the women of the industry, who have shattered through the glass ceiling of Bra & Panty matches and silent valets to main eventing WrestleMania.

This renaissance of women's wrestling has now reached the apex, as there will now be an entire show featuring solely women's wrestling on major TV networks with the announcement that the recently shuttered promotion WOW – Women of Wrestling will be returning in 2022 and on major television networks in 160 U.S. markets in a new deal with ViacomCBS.

WOW Superhero Tessa Blanchard in the teaser trailer for the WOW reboot in 2022, courtesy of WOW.

While WOW had a brief run on the specialty TV network AXS TV from 2019-2020, this will be a huge step up in visibility for the promotion. New episodes of WOW will air in weekend syndication on 160 ViacomCBS networks across the U.S., which accounts for 70 percent of the country. And if you're looking for older seasons of WOW, those are anticipated to be available to stream on the CW Seed and Pluto TV platforms starting in December of 2021.

Jeanie Buss , the owner of WOW (along with WOW creator David McLane) and the Los Angeles Lakers said the following about the promotion and its big relaunch :
"Wrestling's presentation of women has long been very important to me, and we now are presenting the epitome in sports entertainment that will highlight the athleticism of these superstars as we reintroduce WOW.

Our partnership with the entire ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group family allows us to continue our mission of providing wrestling fans and WOW Superheroes what they have all deserved: a global platform for a dedicated women's wrestling league."
Dan Cohen , President of ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group also included the following statement about WOW:

"We are thrilled to partner with Jeanie Buss and David McLane to create a significant global footprint for WOW and expand our diverse, world-class content portfolio.

This series offers audiences unique, compelling and creative entertainment that features female 'superheroes' in the ring, behind the cameras and in all aspects of the business. Both in the U.S and abroad, we believe this is an event program that will make some noise in the marketplace."

Also included in the big WOW reboot news today is what should serve as a big confidence-boost to fans that AJ Mendez (formerly AJ Lee in WWE) will follow her husband CM Punk in a return to the wrestling industry by becoming both an Executive Producer and color commentator on the rebooted WOW.

There's no word on an official launch date yet for 2022, but WOW did release the following teaser video featuring returning former WOW Champion Tessa Blanchard.

e.tv used to air WOW every Wednesday at 8pm now they house it's former sister brand Impact Wrestling which was once available through SuperSport.

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Read Also:
- More beef coming soon to Glow TV
- Indian series coming to DStv, Openview and StarSat
- Surrender In Love coming soon to eExtra
- DBE TV might go off air on Openview, could SABC Education replace the channel?
- Could News and Sport also go off air on Openview?
- African Animation Network rolling out a programming block
- SABC Entertainment might be one of the two entertainment channels coming to Openview
- e.tv new Turkish drama Erkenci Kus might air on eVOD
Other shows coming soon to eToonz? 
Will the rumored SABC Children launch on Openview?
Is Star Life rebranding into Utsav?
SABC Parliament is in development
- Kamer 309 the delayed Turkish drama might move to eVOD

Saturday, November 6, 2021

TLNovelas Africa Makes More Adjustments To Their Lineup + The Indian Uprising On DStv, Openview And Starsat Includes Channel Closures And New Content


TLNovelas makes more schedule changes

From November 8th, TLNovelas stopped airing content in the form of a double bill meaning Crown Of Tears, Rode To Destiny, I Dare You To Leave and Fooled Into Love air once a day with omnibuses taking up the slots A Rose Of Guadalupe once occupied.

Viewers are still awaiting on news regarding A Shelter For Love now they have to deal with the fact that they're missing yet another show from their lineup.

As usual the channel doesn't specify the reasons for the change or whether A Rose Of Guadalupe will return in its weekend timeslot or whether they don't see that timeslot viable for new content.

Now that the schedule looks like that of Telemundo at launch. It wouldn't be surprising if they joined that station alongside Zee World and switched to 7 day viewing.

More beef on Glow...seems likely

Glow TV and Sony Entertainment India formed somewhat a partnership where Sony would lend their content to the SA brand but that might not be the case anymore.

According to sources, Glow TV was set to air a show titled Unconditional Love (Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi) in February 2021 but was postponed only to cancelled indefinitely.

It was speculated that the reason for the sudden removal had something to do with Sony's merge with their rivals Zee TV.

It's evident that Glow TV doesn't want to be another eExtra where they leech content  from third parties who supply linear channels that can be accessible to their audience.

Before Star Life made its way to African shores. A handful of content was available on Glow TV now the channel is caught in a similar rift with M-Net where they have to find other means of keeping viewers entertained.

On top of more local content, M-Net distributes British content thanks to the axing of ITV Choice while soaps from Colors TV is keeping Glow TV's viewership afloat so long as they don't try stirring up competition.

&TV being merged onto Zee TV

&TV which is home to Gangaa, Begusarai and The Heir was supposedly set to launch their own station in Africa but due to some contractual clause with Zee TV that couldn't happen.

According to sources, Zee TV might sacrifice a portion of their schedule to &TV sort of like a programming block and it goes as follows:

4pm - Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai?
5pm - Happu Kai Ultan Paltan
6pm - Aur Bhai, Kya Chal Raha Hai?
6:30pm - Gangaa

The possible implications to Zee and Sony merge

Zee Cinema is rumoured to launch on the DStv Indian package from the 15th of November as a replacement for the Indian Sony Max channel of which neither party have yet to confirm.

They also don't mention if WION will be made available around the period as Zee Cinema seeing that it also belongs to Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also follow Doodsondes for Kuiertyd updates.

Read Also:
The Search For Frida coming in 2022 on Telemundo
Will Zee One launch on DStv alongside Zee Cinema and WION?
News And Sport loses NBA to SABC Sport
Disney Channel and Disney Junior might be closing down
SABC and e.tv ratings for October
Universal Kids will make a suitable candidate to take Disney Channel's spot
Could Dizi or eMedia pick up rights to The Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem?
TLNovelas might be switching to HD
Star India exits the English market, could it have implications on Star Life?
African Animation Network launching an experimental animation block
Toei Animaton teaming up with tvN parent company on anime
e.tv new Turkish drama Erkenci Kus might air on eVOD
Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
SABC Entertainment might be one of the two entertainment channels coming to Openview
Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? 
DBE TV might go off air on Openview, could SABC Education replace the channel?
Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
Kamer 309 the delayed Turkish drama might move to eVOD
Warner TV might be replacing TNT
Will the rumored SABC Children launch on DStv and Openview?
Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
SABC Parliament is in development
tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
Other shows coming soon to eToonz? 

Friday, November 5, 2021

December 2021 On CBS Africa | 8 New Series On CBS Reality And Justice | Three Returning Shows And More


CBS Reality:

DANGEROUS FLIGHTS
Season 1 & 2.
Channel premiere
Weekdays at 09:30, 18:40 and 22:55, from 13th December to 5th January. Repeated on weekends at 07:05, 20:20 and 00:35, from 8th January to 6th March.

Dangerous Flights is a fast-paced, adventure series about aviation’s last frontier: aircraft delivery. It’s a high-risk business that kills dozens of pilots every year, and in this series we meet the mavericks that have the skill, courage, and are crazy enough to fly on these dangerous flights.

Each episode follows aviation brokers, pilots, and engineers as they hustle high-priced private aircraft to buyers all around the world, often flying unheard-of distances over areas where small aircraft are not meant to fly.

From far-aloft adventure, to high-pressure human conflict, to ingenious tech, Dangerous Flights is a series where the mortal risk is always real.

WATER PATROL
Season 1.
Channel Premiere
Weekend double bills at 08:40, 19:30 and 01:25, from 26th December to 15th January. Repeated on weekdays at 09:05 and 14:25, from 20th January to 4th February.
The documentary series follows the courageous professionals tasked with patrolling New Zealand’s waterways. Living in an island nation with thousands of kilometres of beautiful coastlines, rivers, and lakes, Kiwis are keen on water activities. But with all of that use comes a lot of risk. The Police Maritime and Dive Units deal with out-of-control drunks on party boats, prevent  and investigate crashes and crimes committed on the water, provide emergency search and rescue services, oversee crowded aquatic events – and a lot more besides. Each episode follows a selection of jobs from start to end, showcasing all of the suspense, drama, tragedy and humour involved. With unique underwater footage shot by the Dive Squad itself, Water Patrol is emotional and compelling factual entertainment at its finest. 

RANDOM BREATH TEST
Season 11 - 13.
Channel Premiere.

Weekdays double bills at 11:10, 14:50 and 23:45, from 1st December to 4th January.
Repeated on weekends (stack) at 06:00, from 4th December to 29th January.
Follow the police units for a unique, behind-the-scenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers.

In episode 1 of season 11, after work, 45-year-old Shane had ‘a couple of beers’ in a Tamworth Tavern. It was his bosses shout and it’s hard to say no to free beer. Stopped for a random breath test, Shane blows over roadside and faces a nervous wait back at the station. He’s been in trouble for drink driving before and he’s worried that he might have to face up to the same judge. If Shane blows over, those free beers could prove costly.

BORDER PATROL
Season 12.
Channel Premiere.
Weekdays double bills at 09:30, 18:40 and 22:55, from 6th to 10th December. Repeated on weekends, double bills, at 08:40, 19:30 and 01:25, from 16th to 30th January.

Follow the police units for a unique, behind-the-scenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers.

In episode 1 of season 11, after work, 45-year-old Shane had ‘a couple of beers’ in a Tamworth Tavern. It was his bosses shout and it’s hard to say no to free beer. Stopped for a random breath test, Shane blows over roadside and faces a nervous wait back at the station. He’s been in trouble for drink driving before and he’s worried that he might have to face up to the same judge. If Shane blows over, those free beers could prove costly.

SKY COPS
Season 1 & 2

Repeats continue on weekends at 07:05, 20:20 and 00:35 until 2nd January.
Sky Cops is a thrilling documentary series that follows the adrenalin filled world of the sky police, as they hunt down and capture hardened criminals and keep the peace, all from the sky.

Filmed using cutting-edge technology, viewers get a never-before-seen glimpse into the unique world of policing by helicopter as seen through the eyes of the pilots and police. A truly new perspective, Sky Cops reveals the fight against crime from the sky.

TRAFFIC COPS
Season 10 & 11.
Repeated on weekends at 08:40, 19:30 and 01:25, from 4th until 25th December.

Traffic Cops follows the police units at the frontline in the fight against crime and disorder, catching those using the streets to break the law.

With hazardous high speed chases and dangerous drivers, the traffic cops' pursuit skills are tested to the max every day, tackling cases like a convicted drug dealer leading officers on a 140 mile per hour chase down the A1, one the UK’s busiest motorways.

CBS Justice:

HANDSOME DEVILS
Season 1. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 19:00 from 6th until 17th December.

Vicious predators who use charm and looks as camouflage. They’ll have you on top of the world one minute and six feet under the next.

In episode 1, Zack Bowen is a rebellious ex-military man with a troubled past, who charms bartender Addie Hall during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. But a destructive relationship soon ensues, in a haze of drink and drugs.

MURDER IN THE OUTBACK: THE FALCONIO AND LEES MYSTERY
Channel premiere.
Sundays at 20:00, from 5th until 26th December.

The Peter Falconio Case is a story that just won’t be put to rest. For some experts and onlookers, the guilty verdict in Bradley Murdoch’s murder trial still feels clouded with doubt. They are left with an uneasy feeling that there was a lot more to what happened in the remote Australian outback on the night of Falconio’s disappearance.
This was no open and shut case. Too many questions, doubts, grey areas have left the door ajar. Inconsistencies and forensic question marks abound, and some key leads have laid unfollowed all this time, waiting for new investigators to pick up the thread. The Falconio case haunts lives of those it touched. Some are fractured by the notoriety, others have become obsessed with chasing the truth. But what is the truth in this story? After 18 years it’s time for a re-examination.

As one of journalists who covered the case says, “I always thought there was another chapter waiting to be written.” This series is that chapter. The series will hear the stories of the individuals affected by this event and will use new and exclusive access to the original defence case documents to re-examine the evidence put forward at the trial.

UNMASKING A KILLER
Season 1. Channel premiere.
Saturdays at 20:00 from 11th December until 22nd January.

The five-part docuseries, Unmasking A Killer, profiles the terrifying real-life story of the Golden State Killer – a man responsible for a staggering 51 attacks and 12 murders in California. Investigators have searched for the sadistic criminal for forty years and with recent evidence suggesting he may still be alive, in 2016 the FBI Sacramento announced a national campaign and $50,000 reward to identify the perpetrator – making the investigation hotter than ever.

Through five one-hour episodes, Unmasking A Killer takes an in-depth look at the manhunt, patterns, escape methods and mind games of the Golden State Killer, raising a key to catching the criminal – potentially linking him to another series of unsolved crimes. Interviews with investigators, law enforcement and victims, who have never spoken out publicly, offer information to help solve the mystery of a man who has managed to fly successfully under the radar for decades.

BLOODLINE DETECTIVES
Season 1. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 19:00 from 20th until 31st December.

In the same way that DNA profiling fundamentally changed Forensic Science, Familial DNA testing is supercharging DNA Profiling. It is the forensic revolution that is seeing cold cases solved all over the world and Bloodline Detectives explores and tells the stories of some of the most extraordinary cases solved to date.

Using witness testimony, new interviews, archive footage and dramatic reconstructions, Bloodline Detectives is a compelling and highly watchable series which reveals a new and dynamic form of crime fighting.

INSIDE EVIL WITH CHRIS CUOMO
Season 1 & 2. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 19:00 from 20th until 31st December.

In this multi-part investigative series, CNN’s Chris Cuomo does a deep dive into the psychology of murder and violence.
Are murderers born or made? Is violent behaviour genetic? Chris interviews serial killers in maximum security prison about their predatory urges. Behavioural scientists, and criminal psychologists who have studied these monsters discuss their research findings.

Chris also takes viewers behind the scenes with criminal investigators as they hunt for a serial rapist and survivors share their compelling stories about how they escaped with their lives...

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Read Also:
- The Search For Frida coming in 2022 on Telemundo
- Could Zee One launch alongside Zee Cinema and WION on DStv?
- Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? (Besides it's ripple affect on M-Net City and VUZU)
- Star India exits the English market, could it have implications on Star Life?
- 100 Days To Fall In Love coming soon to Telemundo Africa
Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- November on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
November on The Home Channel
November on History
- WION is also coming to DStv
- Could TLNovelas go the same route as EVA and FOX Life as less series appear on the channel?
Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv

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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Read Also:
- Disney Channel and Disney Junior might be closing down (WarnerMedia set of channels could help fill
- Universal Kids launches in Korea, could South Africa follow?
- November on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Nicktoons
November on Da Vinci Kids
- November on Cartoon Network and Boomerang
Upcoming shows for Disney Channel and Disney Junior
African Animation Network launching an experimental animation block
Toei Animaton teaming up with tvN parent company on anime
Is a new kids brand on the way through Warner Bros. Discovery?
Cartoon Network working on an African superhero series

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.

You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also follow Doodsondes for Kuiertyd updates.

Read Also:
- The Search For Frida coming in 2022 on Telemundo
- Will Zee One launch on DStv alongside Zee Cinema and WION?
- News And Sport loses NBA to SABC Sport
- Disney Channel and Disney Junior might be closing down
- SABC and e.tv ratings for October
- Universal Kids will make a suitable candidate to take Disney Channel's spot
- Could Dizi or eMedia pick up rights to The Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem?
TLNovelas might be switching to HD
- Star India exits the English market, could it have implications on Star Life?
African Animation Network launching an experimental animation block
Toei Animaton teaming up with tvN parent company on anime
- e.tv new Turkish drama Erkenci Kus might air on eVOD
Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
- SABC Entertainment might be one of the two entertainment channels coming to Openview
Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? 
- DBE TV might go off air on Openview, could SABC Education replace the channel?
Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- Kamer 309 the delayed Turkish drama might move to eVOD
Warner TV might be replacing TNT
- Will the rumored SABC Children launch on DStv and Openview?
Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
- SABC Parliament is in development
tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
Other shows coming soon to eToonz? 

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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Read Also:
- Could Zee One launch alongside Zee Cinema and WION on DStv?
- Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu?
- Star India exits the English market, could it have implications on Star Life?
- 100 Days To Fall In Love coming soon to Telemundo Africa
Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- November on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
November on The Home Channel
November on History
- Could TLNovelas go the same route as EVA and FOX Life as less series appear on the channel?
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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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