Disney Channel Africa Presents an Imaginative New Kids Baking Competition Show, With Local Flavour!

“Disney’s Magic Bake-Off,” a competitive series for kids 6-14 that combines the wonder of baking with the ingenuity of young pastry chefs comes to Disney Channel this February. Whisking its way onto our screen from Monday, 7 February on Disney Channel, DStv channel 303, the show features young Peyton Bala – the 11-year-old daughter of Melanie and Zwai Bala, performing the theme song.

The 13-episode series is hosted by multitalented stars Dara Reneé (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) and Issac Ryan Brown (“Raven’s Home”), who, along with Disneyland resort pastry chef Graciela Gomez, will guide kid contestants through a series of challenges and surprises as they create the most extraordinary cakes inspired by the magic of Disney.

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The Bala family were approached by local production company Audio Militia, who were looking for a young female vocalist to record the theme song and someone had mentioned to them that Peyton sings.

“Her dad Zwai and I discussed with her, whether she wanted to do it, as we believe that she should only do the (musical/performance) things she wants to do, with no pressure from us,” says Melanie. They were sent the guide vocals and track for Peyton to practise, before she went in to record under the watchful eye of her dad Zwai.
“We recorded the different versions of the vocals in about 90 minutes, with the producers and Peyton’s dad there to help where needed, as she can still be shy about singing in front of people. The final product was then sent off to the US for approval, which we received about a week later,” adds Melanie.

Peyton, a wonderfully talented young girl says she’s very happy and grateful to have received the opportunity to sing the song. “I was pretty nervous but the people I worked with, were very kind and they helped me a lot. I think the show is very cool and is lots of fun," she says.

Imagination rules and teamwork triumphs in “Disney’s Magic Bake-Off,” as three teams of two race against the clock to design a Disney-inspired cake utilizing Tastemade’s – a modern media company - signature recipe videos and an enchanted pantry filled with a wonderful world of ingredients and surprises. Hosts Reneé and Brown, along with pastry chef Gomez, guide the kid bakers through a series of challenges, fun games, and unexpected twists, all designed to elevate the contestants’ baking abilities, techniques and creativity to new culinary heights. Each episode will declare a winning team to be named Disney Baking Champion. The winning recipe will become a featured Tastemade video.

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Co-hosts Reneé and Brown are Disney fan-favorites of audiences of all ages worldwide. Reneé is captivating viewers in her starring role as Kourtney in the Disney+ hit series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” set to debut season two this Spring. The versatile performer is also known for her breakout role in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Freaky Friday” as well as her recurring guest star role on ABC’s hit series, “black-ish.” Brown is best known for his starring role as Booker in Disney Channel’s hit series “Raven’s Home,” now airing its fourth season. He first dazzled audiences singing on “America’s Got Talented” at the age of six. He went on to land recurring guest star roles in numerous hit series, including “black-ish” and “Devious Maids.” A talented voice actor, Brown can also be heard in several hit animated series, including “Puppy Dog Pals,” “Miles from Tomorrowland” and “The Owl House,” to name a few. As hosts of “Disney’s Magic Bake Off,” the powerhouse stars will keep viewers entertained and empower the kid contestants to have fun as they set out to become Disney Baking Champions.

Created by Tastemade, the series is executive produced by Emily Mraz (“Broken Bread”), Joey Lucas (“Beyond the Block”) and Julie Reading (“Alien News Desk”).

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TelevisaUnivision Merger Is Complete

Grupo Televisa, S.A.B (“Televisa”; NYSE:TV; BMV:TLEVISA CPO) and Univision Holdings II, Inc. (together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Univision Communications Inc., “Univision”) today announced the completion of the transaction between Televisa’s media content and production assets and Univision. The new company, which is named TelevisaUnivision, Inc. (the “Company” or “TelevisaUnivision”), creates the world’s leading Spanish-language media and content company. TelevisaUnivision will produce and deliver premium content for its own platforms and for others, while also providing innovative solutions for advertisers and distributors globally.

“The close of our transaction marks a historic moment for our company and our industry,” said TelevisaUnivision CEO Wade Davis. “We are combining two iconic and market-leading companies that have a rich, shared history and an incredible portfolio of assets. This combination will create a business without comparison in the global media landscape. Over the past year both companies have transformed themselves, reaching levels of financial performance and audience resonance that has not been seen for years. The power and momentum of the transformed core business is truly unique and will be a springboard for the upcoming launch of the preeminent Spanish-language streaming service. The new trajectory of our company is supported by our new ownership group, which is well positioned to amplify the efforts of one of the best leadership teams in the world.”

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“The combination of content assets from Televisa and Univision, the two leading media companies from the two largest Spanish-speaking markets in the world, has created a company with tremendous potential,” said Alfonso de Angoitia, Executive Chairman of the TelevisaUnivision Board of Directors. “With our attractive financial profile and history of innovation, TelevisaUnivision is ready to revolutionize the industry by delivering the most comprehensive Spanish-language content offering to audiences around the world.”

The transaction brings together the most compelling content and intellectual property with the most comprehensive media platforms in the two largest Spanish speaking markets in the world. Televisa’s four broadcast channels, 27 pay-TV channels, Videocine movie studio, Blim TV subscription video-on-demand service, and the Televisa trademark, will be combined with Univision’s assets in the U.S., which include the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, nine Spanish-language cable networks, 59 television stations and 57 radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets, and the PrendeTV AVOD platform.

Together, TelevisaUnivision owns the largest library of Spanish-language content and intellectual property in the world, and the most prolific long-form Spanish-language content engine in the industry. As a result of the combination, TelevisaUnivision reaches over 60% of the respective TV audiences in both the U.S. and Mexico. Across television, digital, streaming, and audio, the Company reaches over 100 million Spanish speakers every day, holding leading positions in both markets.

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AEW: Battle Of The Belts Launches On TNT Africa, CN To The Rescue Is Back For A Second Season On Cartoon Network Africa And Boomerang Africa Celebrates Valentine's Day With A Love Marathon - February 2022 Highlights

TNT:

WHO SAID IT WAS EASY?
Sure, Valentine’s Day can be full of romance, fowers, and boxes of chocolates, but TNT knows that love is not always picture- perfect. V-Day doesn’t just have to be for those that are disgustingly in love! So, join us for a lineup of movies showing the more complicated yet realistic part of love. We kick of with an exclusive TNT Original Movie premiere, We Broke Up, a melancholic romantic comedy that follows a long-time couple that tries to keep their fractured relationship a secret while attending a family event. Other Rom-Coms in the lineup include channel premieres of It Could Happen to You and My Best Friend’s Wedding.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Thursday, 3 February
21:30 – We Broke Up (2021) exclusive
Monday, 14 February
13:30 – We Broke Up (2021)
15:00 – Blind Date (1987)
16:30 – Groundhog Day (1993)
18:15 – It Could Happen to You (1994)
20:00 – My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
21:50 – Dating Amber (2020)

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JIM CARREY FAN MONTH
Jim Carrey is one of the most recognisable names in comedy; he has failed, skipped, and fipped his way into millions of our hearts. Fans across the continent can agree that Carrey’s captivating movies result from of his physical comedy skills, impressions, transformations, and undying commitment to entertainment. Huge blockbusters such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber and Liar Liar are milestones in his career and have established him as one of the best humourists of his time. Every Friday this February, TNT treats you to Jim Carrey’s energetic slapstick performances, sure to make you smile. Don’t forget to let us know which moment is your favourite!

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Friday, 4 February
20:00 – Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Friday, 11 February
20:00 – The Cable Guy (1996)
Friday, 18 February
20:00 – Dumb & Dumber (1994)
Friday, 25 February
15:00 – The Cable Guy (1996)
16:40 – Dumb & Dumber (1994)
18:30 – Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
20:00 – Liar Liar (1997)

TNT SPECIAL: AEW BATTLE OF THE BELTS
Just when you thought the world of AEW couldn’t get any better, AEW kicks of the month of February in style with the frst TNT Special of the year: AEW Battle of The Belts. Joining the AEW Rampage and Dynamite wrestling weekend, this extraordinary display is flled with high fying, adrenaline-pumping action that you don’t want to miss! Tune in to TNT from the 26th of February as Top AEW superstars like Britt Baker, Dustin Rhodes, and Sammy Guevara will be in action as key title belts are defended.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
RAMPAGE Saturdays @ 10:00 Also available on DStv Catch Up
DYNAMITE Sundays @ 10:00 Also available on DStv Catch Up
TNT SPECIALS Saturday, 26 February 10:50 – TNT Specials: AEW Battle of the Belts Also available on DStv Catch Up

Cartoon Network:

CN TO THE RESCUE
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME UPROARIOUS COMEDY?
Cartoon Network Africa is ramping up their original local productions with the brand-spanking- new season of CN to the Rescue! It’s a world full of adventure and laughter. This new season takes us deeper into the adventurous parallel world of Tapiwa’s ‘Imagination Room’, where the lines between reality and animation become more blurred, the danger becomes more real, and the adventure becomes even crazier than ever! Is the new mysterious family member, Uncle Ezekius from Cape Town, a good guy, or is he plotting evil? Will Tapiwa and his family fnd a way out of the ‘Imagination Room’ in time? Join the madness in this quintessentially African show, primarily targeting 7-15 year-olds as we bring the Imagination Room straight to your Living Room!

MONDAY, 21/02/2022 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS @ 18:10 CAT

NINJAGO: SEABOUND
DIVE DEEP INTO A WHOLE NEW WATERY WORLD OF NINJAGO!
Kids and adults alike will fnd themselves deeply drawn into the world of LEGO Ninjago. This season sees the waters around Ninjago behaving strangely, and the Ninja fnd themselves in over their heads … literally. At the bottom of the sea, an evil aquatic prince seeks to raise the seas and claim the surface. All he needs are the powerful amulets of Storm and Wave. When the fate of their world is challenged by this great threat, it’s up to the Ninja to come to the aid of Ninjago yet again and go deep, protect the pearls and battle out of their element. If loveable characters and exciting plots are your thing, don’t miss out on these brand-new episodes Ninjago: Seabound.

SATURDAY, 05/02/2022 WEEKENDS @ 08:30 CAT

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SUMMER CAMP ISLAND
MAGICAL WONDERS!
A witty series that appeals across generations, Summer Camp Island is a tale of two childhood friends: a young elephant named Oscar, and his best friend, Hedgehog, who are dropped of at a magical summer camp. In season fve, you can expect more incredible adventures and bizarre occurrences at the camp. Will Barb be able to stop the ferns from being eaten by the spotted bears? Will Barb and the elves manage to protect the source of all magic from a pair of fendish intruders? Defnitely worth the watch if you’re looking to immerse yourself in a charming and wise beyond its years’ cartoon about heart-warming friendships and quirky characters.

SATURDAY, 19/02/2022 WEEKENDS @ 14:30 CAT
ALSO AVAILABLE ON DSTV CATCH UP!

Boomerang:

TOM AND JERRY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
Happy birthday!
This month is Tom and Jerry’s 82nd birthday, and Boomerang has a gift FOR YOU! What better way to celebrate than with brand-new episodes of Tom and Jerry in New York! AND a Tom and Jerry special Movie Stars Block? We frst unwrap all-new episodes of the latest Tom and Jerry animated adventures where the frenemies unleash mayhem across New York. The two create hilarious chaos uptown, downtown, and everywhere their manic escapades take them. Then, keep the celebration going with the Movie Stars Blocks every Saturday and Sunday in February. With movies like Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers, Tom and Jerry’s Giant Adventure, and Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes, these legendary cartoon characters get to celebrate another year of cat and mouse shenanigans.

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Movie Stars Block
Saturday, 05/02/2022 Weekends @ 07:20 CAT
Weekends @ 09:40 CAT & Sundays @ 14:00 CAT

LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS
Full house
Everyone is here – Bugs Bunny, Dafy Duck, Tweety Bird, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and many more! This month, you are invited to tag along as Sylvester sets his sights on Tweety, who seeks refuge on a nest on a United States fagpole. Porky then discovers that Dafy got a jetpack for himself, how will they fix this jet-propelled predicament? And what happens when Bugs Bunny mistakes an Egyptian tomb for a vacation resort and a mummy for the staf? And how does Porky get Dafy onboard when he is the only one to bring a passport? It’s a full house, but you all are welcome to join Boomerang and all your favourite Looney Tunes characters for wacky cartoon adventures where ANYTHING can happen!

Saturday, 19/02/2022 Weekends @ 16:15 CAT

Happy Valentine
Love…and friendship are in the air!
To celebrate the month of love, Boomerang will be bringing you some oddly paired couples for Valentine’s Day. Starting with the crazy adventure of Masha and the Bear, Bear stumbles upon a beautiful female bear and quickly falls in love. Then of to London, we go where romance is in the air for Mr Bean and his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb. Grizzy has got it into his head to ofer a butterfy to the she-bear he’s in love with! And fnally, we go under the sea, as we watch the misadventures of Zig and Sharko. Marina reads a fairytale about a frog changing into Prince Charming after being kissed … and totally believes in it!!! Will Zig take advantage of her gullibility?

Monday, 14/02/2022 @ 12:10 CAT

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Tellytrack Will Stop Airing On DStv By The End Of February And Will Fold Under The Newly Launched Horseracing Channel, Gallop TV

KwaZulu-Natal horse racing and totalisator operator Gold Circle and sports betting giant Hollywoodbets have announced the launch of Gallop TV, which aims to bring South Africans all the latest horse racing action from KwaZulu-Natal and from the global arena of international horse racing.

The exciting new high-definition sports broadcast channel will offer live racing, betting odds, race results, dividends, interviews, podcasts and play-on demand previews, which will collectively highlight all aspects of the horse racing industry.

“To sustain the sport of horse racing in KZN, it is essential to grow our fan base by ensuring we satisfy our current customers in the betting shops along with offering our product free-to-air via live streaming and satellite to our existing customers, whilst at the same time creating a potentially new market of home viewers. Hollywoodbets has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustaining horse racing in our province by partnering with Gold Circle in this initiative. Without their support, this project would not have been possible,” said Gold Circle CEO, Michel Nairac.

“Hollywoodbets is thrilled to be partnering with Gold Circle on the launch of the Gallop TV production and an exciting new website. We have developed a strong bond with the Gold Circle team and look forward to the success of this project, which we hope will facilitate the objective of bringing more South Africans closer to horse racing,” said Dermot O’Connell, Hollywoodbets Betting Operations Manager.

For the month of February, Tellytrack will remain on DSTV channel 249. However, the Tellytrack live stream on www.tellytrack.com will cease on 31 January. All viewers will be able to watch the live stream of Tellytrack on the Gallop TV website (www.galloptv.co.za) from Tuesday 1 February by registering on the site. There are no monthly subscriptions required.

Further communication regarding the options to view KZN Horseracing via satellite from 1 March, as well as feedback on the ongoing negotiations with 4Racing will be released shortly.

Racing240 launched as a replacement channel and Gallop TV is a digital service with no monthly fees. Further content on Tellytrack will be on this new service and Racing240 will likely serve as a distributor.

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Kara Sevda To Broadcast On Timeless Dizi Channels In Selected Regions Alongside Kuzgun

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The International Emmy award-winning series, Kara Sevda (Dark Love also known as Bittersoet to South Africans) has been picked up by the most popular entertainment and only Turkish channel in SPI International's ivision, Timeless Dizi Channel.

Kemal Soydere is the son of a middle class family. In his last year in mining engineering, a girl named Nihan enters his monotonous life. Love is impossible because of the class difference between them, but they manage to be together.

Kara Sevda has become the most watched Turkish series in the world, being broadcast in more than 110 countries including Turkey, Russia, Greece, Hungary, Morocco, France, Serbia, Romania, Germany, Ukraine, Albania, Spain, Iran, Mexico, Bolivia, Panama, Uruguay, Ecuador, Slovenia, Paraguay, among others.

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Timeless Dizi Channel has also started teasing another series Kuzgun (Raven also known as Voëlvry in South Africa) which has aired on the station when the channel first operated in South Africa.

Kara Sevda and Kuzgun joins Cesur Ve Güzel (Die Vreemdeling in South Africa) and Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (Heart Of The City) on the list of series to start off the year. eExtra is expected to introduce Kurt En Shura another series seen in English on the Timeless Dizi Channel.

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Insidus Content Roundup #7: NCIS: Los Angeles Possibly Cancelled, New The Little Prince Series Debuts In 2023, Leon Schuster And Alfred "Shorty" Ntombela Returns For Mr. Bones 3 On April 15th, 2022

NCIS: Los Angeles cancelled after 13 seasons???

One chapter of the NCIS franchise may be closing, with the LA team possibly set to suspend operation . Currently nearing the end of its 13th season, fans hoping for a Season 14 renewal for NCIS: Los Angeles may be left upset, as series star Eric Christian Olsen recently revealed on social media that the hit CBS series is in its "final season."

Olsen, who has starred as LAPD-NCIS Liaison Officer Martin "Marty" Deeks since 2010, shared the shocking revelation back on Dec. 31, just days ahead of the show's return from a brief holiday hiatus. Sharing a screenshot of his character in action, Olsen hyped up the episode, writing, "we about to get back into it." However, a closer look at the caption revealed potentially concerning news for NCIS: Los Angeles , the actor adding in a string of hashtags, "the final season," seemingly suggesting that NCIS: Los Angeles has been canceled and will not return for another season.

NCIS: Los Angeles premiered back in 2009 as the first spinoff in the NCIS franchise. The series follows the Los Angeles-based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.

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The Little Prince is back

Currently in production, The Little Prince and Friends will air on France Télévisions, WDR (Germany), RAI (Italy) and Gloob (Brazil) in 2023.

The 52 x 11-minute series is aimed at four- to seven-year-olds and will see the Little Prince set off on a spaceship with two kids from Earth to explore the universe and its inhabitants. The concept was created by Simon Nicholson (PJ Masks) , and Bidibul Productions is producing the series with ON. The Little Prince and Friends was announced as part of ON’s new slate earlier this year , and it’s one of the prodco’s first development projects since former WarnerMedia France head of kids channels Julien Borde joined as EVP, head of television and chief content officer.

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ON and the Saint-Exupéry-d’Agay Estate have worked together in the past on 3D-animated movie The Little Prince, which was released in French theaters in 2015. The novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was first published in 1943, and has since sold 140 million copies worldwide in 301 languages, making it one of the bestselling and most translated books ever published.

Leon Schuster brings the bones back to the big screen

South Africans are laughing their heads off as the new trailer for blockbuster film Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones, has just released. Featuring the beloved comedy pair Leon Schuster and Alfred “Shorty” Ntombela, the sidesplitting trailer shows the popular duo return, this time defending Kuvukiland from unscrupulous oil-diggers and treasure hunters. The film features a stellar cast including Tumi Morake, Sans Moonsammy, Daniel Janks, Sthandile Nkosi, Jay Anstey, and Jerry Mofokeng. Tobie Cronje and Bouwer Bosch feature in delightful cameo appearances.

Sixty years ago, in an obscure corner of Africa, the only survivor of a light aircraft crash was a baby boy. Perhaps it was the miracle of his survival that gave him the gift of “sight”, and he became a Sangoma, the seer of the Kuvuki tribe, interpreting the wishes of The Great One through the throwing of the bones. Hence his name, Bones (Schuster). Today, at an advanced age but still fit in mind and body, his mission is to pass on his wisdom to his son, Mathambo (Ntombela), and guide him into manhood, a mission doomed to fail because of both of their obsessive personalities.

The storyline of Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones begins at the turn of the last century when we witness the burying of the Kruger millions by two Boer soldiers, who then kill each other through idiotic greed, leaving the Kruger millions hidden in a graveyard in Kuvukiland. Now, in the present, a scrawny businessman named Alvin (Moonsammy) and his Texan engineer partner named Jack (Janks), together with their beautiful guide, Gabrielle (Anstey) are plotting to mine for oil in the pristine land which would leave it an oily mess. Bones and Mathambo must devise a way to outsmart the opinionated Westerners. Of course, as their plan unfolds, so do many other unexpected twists and turns, with hilarious effect.

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Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones was produced in collaboration with M-Net and Film Chrome, with support from the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition and the National Empowerment Fund. The film is locally distributed by Filmfinity Pty (Ltd.) and will be released in South African cinemas on April 15th, 2022.

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ESPN Could Be Bundled Under Disney+ A Few Weeks After WWE Network, Could This Signal The End Of Their Linear Services As Well?

In the past week, there's been several sports-related stories regarding Disney+ globally. In Indonesia, Disney+ Hotstar will be the new home of the WWE Network. At the same time, it was revealed that Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand would be getting a flood of new ESPN documentaries in February. And in a major surprise, three classic ESPN documentaries were released onto Disney+ in the United States, to get fans clued up on the upcoming “Superbowl”.

It was revealed by Helison Medeiros, who has previously revealed many hidden secrets found in the Disney+ code, that a new ESPN event link was added to the Disney+ sitemap. Currently, the link doesn’t work, but it’s a recent addition, showing that something is brewing over at Disney Streaming.

What’s interesting about this event link being added, is that it follows a similar system to how live events are handled on Star+ in Latin America. Star+ is a hybrid between ESPN+ and the Star brand on Disney+, which includes live sports along with general entertainment from Disney’s studios like FX, 20th Century Studios and ABC.

The Walt Disney Company is planning on spending over $33 billion on new content globally in 2022, with a massive portion of that total being spent on access to sports content for its traditional linear networks and streaming services. So it would make sense to utilise this content globally as much as possible.

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Disney+ Hotstar in India offers access to some live sports to subscribers, where live Cricket is one of the most significant incentives for many to subscribe to the streaming service. Disney acquired the Indian streaming service when it purchased 20th Century Fox and rebranded Hotstar into Disney+ Hotstar in March 2020, before then launching the service in other Asian countries, including Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

In the United States, Hulu has been sharing many live sports with ESPN+ and most recently, it closed down Hotstar in the US, moving the live sports to ESPN+ and its general entertainment content to Hulu. With Disney randomly adding three ESPN documentaries ahead of the Superbowl, this could be a test to see if there is any interest on Disney+ for sports content.

Disney+ in the United States has been getting lots of criticism over the lack of content for teenagers and adults, so adding more sports content could help fill in the gap.

Until Disney gets control of Comcast’s stake in Hulu, there are legal and contractual issues that can cause problems. And internationally, ESPN is also tied up in some legal matters and contracts with other companies, such as in Canada. So any changes might be tricky to implement globally, but some deals expire, some can be brought out, and over time, things are possible.

Late last year, in the UK and Ireland, lots of sports content started to be added onto Disney, with over 50 ESPN documentaries now available, with more being added almost weekly. And with Disney+ subscribers in Australia & New Zealand getting access to many of those same ESPN documentaries in February, it shows Disney is starting to utilise its library sports content for Disney+.

So far, Disney hasn’t announced when or if Hotstar in the United Kingdom or Canada will be closed and merged into Disney+. For this to happen, live sports is going to be a major issue that needs to be fixed. If Disney is now testing how to run live events within Disney+, it does open up the door for Disney’s Indian sports content to be moved over.
Adding the WWE Network content to Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia is also a huge step. It’s the first country outside of the US to have the WWE Network merged into another streaming platform.
Last year in the US, the WWE was moved within Peacock. Many entertainment trade outlets say this is the first of many WWE announcements coming, as it’s likely that the WWE Network is sliced up internationally and added within other streaming services.

I’d also like to point out that Disney Streaming Services, formerly known as Bamtech, actually launched the WWE Network back in 2014. It doesn’t necessarily mean we should expect to see the WWE Network added to Disney+ globally, but it’s now at least a possibility.

Disney also runs a stripped-down version of ESPN+ across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) called ESPN Player, which provides access to NHL, NCAA, MLB and X-Games across the region. However, there can be some local differences in what’s available.

Also, this week, Disney announced it was planning on launching Disney+ in over 50 countries and territories across the EMEA region later this summer. Merging the smaller streaming services like, Hotstar and ESPN Player into Disney+ across EMEA could help reduce costs in running multiple platforms. This additional sports content could also provide Disney+ with another boost of content and provide more competition to Amazon, Discovery+, Sky/Now/Peacock, and Paramount+, which all offer some live sports.

Since Disney+ launched, it has continued to evolve. With the streaming service market changing so much, especially with more and more streaming services launching, there is a limit to how many platforms people will subscribe to.
Sport is a significant draw for many subscribers, and in the past week, I have little doubt that we could see some more big changes in the year to come.

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Until now, live streaming within Disney+ seemed unlikely, since the app didn’t have anything built-in, which is why Disney+ Hotstar had a different app to the global version.

Disney has tried to run two separate streaming services in Latin America, Disney+ and Star+, which isn’t working as well as they had hoped. If Disney+ does start getting live sports, it also opens the door of opportunity for a Star+ and Disney+ merger.

Adding sports content to Disney+ might have some other issues to overcome. This could result in the overall subscription costs rising due to expensive sports rights. There are also technical issues of streaming sports globally. Especially when it comes to advertising and commercials, plus licensing agreements vary between countries. Any major changes could be a while off.
Disney might try adding ESPN+ within Disney+ as an additional add-on for an extra charge, but other streaming services aren’t doing that, so it might be tricky to implement.

But in a changing world, Disney needs to offer variety to keep subscribers engaged. ESPN is a major global brand and could help expand the reach of Disney+ to a different audience.
It’s important to note, this is all speculation and Disney might have some different plans for its live sports content. If you had asked me a week ago, I probably would have said it wasn’t possible, or it could be years off, or maybe that ESPN+ might just launch globally instead.

But in this last week, we’ve seen ESPN content added onto Disney+ in the US, links to ESPN within Disney+ coding and a major deal with the WWE announced. So the chances of live sports being available within Disney+ without doubt increased!

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BBC Kids Is Currently Available In The United States With WildEarth Planning More International Expansions

BBC Kids is available in the United States

BBC Studios launched two ad-supported kids streaming platforms via Pluto TV in the US which saw the first-ever, child-focused ad-supported channels—BBC Kids and Spanish-language Ninos por BBC—stream more than 450 hours on Pluto TV.

Titles available include, Sarah & Duck, Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures, Andy’s Wild Adventures, Dinopaws, and Mr. Bloom’s Nursery.

Pluto TV has been stocking up on new content since its parent company ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) acquired a majority stake in Fox TeleColombia and Estudios TeleMéxico to grow the company’s Spanish-language content. VCNI has also been building Pluto’s distribution reach, teaming up and Nordic Entertainment Group to launch the platform across Sweden, Denmark and Norway this year.

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WildEarth reaches new heights

WildEarth has been available in North America through XUMO from mid 2021 with key international territories rolling out in the future. The WildEarth channel will feature a variety of interactive, ‘front seat’ experiences from dozens of game reserves and parks, including a live safari from the comfort of the viewer’s living room, and more.

“WildEarth is all about sharing nature with everyone so we can all see why we must conserve our beautiful home. This partnership with a leading FAST operator in XUMO is a major step in achieving this as more people are relying on connected TVs and popular streaming devices as their primary sources of entertainment,” commented Graham Wallington, CEO and Co-Founder of WildEarth.

“WildEarth delivers compelling content that captures the beauty and appeal of nature in uniquely immersive ways,” noted Stefan Van Engen, SVP of programming and partnerships at XUMO. “XUMO audiences around the world will enjoy a variety of live and enthralling nature experiences as if they were actually there.”

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Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Steps Down As Leader Of Church

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has announced he is stepping down as leader of the church as he defends criminal charges that allege he covered up his father’s child sexual abuse.

In a statement made on Sunday, Houston said he made the decision after consulting with the church’s leadership and legal counsel.

“The Hillsong Global Board feel it is in my and the church’s best interest for this to happen, so I have agreed to step aside from all ministry responsibilities until the end of the year.

“The court case I am facing is related to circumstances surrounding my father, and I need to be fully committed to preparation and engagement with the case and work closely with my lawyers in defending this charge.

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“I have said, including in a prior statement, that I intend to fight the charge and welcome the opportunity to set the record straight.”
Hillsong founder Brian Houston to plead not guilty to concealing sexual abuse charge

Houston was charged last October with one count of concealing the serious indictable offence of another person. He had initially stepped aside as Hillsong’s board chairman after being charged.
In the statement, the pastor said the charges came as a “shock” to him, and he intends to “vigorously defend” himself.

He said his decision to step down was also driven by his emotional wellbeing.

“We have talked about the effects of the situation with my father, which go back many years up to the current legal case, and the impact this has had on me emotionally.”

Houston’s father, Frank, died in 2004, and has been accused of the alleged abuse of a young man in the 1970s.

His son is due in court in Sydney in October, and said his latest decision came after discussions with the church’s board last December.

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“In December, during our board meeting, Hillsong’s external legal counsel gave the board advice regarding the current charge I am facing,” he said.
“That it would be ‘best practice’ for me to step aside completely from church leadership during the court proceedings.

“The court processes are likely to be drawn out and take up most of 2022 (especially considering the backlog in the courts, exacerbated by the Covid pandemic).”

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