YouTube Sensation Lucas The Spider Is Landing On Cartoonito Africa While Cartoon Network Africa Celebrates Mother's Day With A Marathon Of Your Favourite Moms - May 2022 Highlights

Cartoon Network:

BRAND-NEW EPISODES AND MOVIES SPECIAL
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS
PREMIERE SATURDAY, 14/05/2022
WEEKENDS AT 16:55
LEGENDS OF ATLANTIS 08/05/2022 @ 16:55
BRAIN DRAIN 07/05/2022 @ 16:55
MORE THAN CRIME-FIGHTING BESTIES!

Stopping evil in its tracks while keeping up grades and managing a social life, all before curfew? Ugh. That’s super tough, but that’s precisely what our superheroes Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Green Lantern and their besties must do, all while protecting the Metropolis. This month Cartoon Network has two DC Super Hero Girls movies leading up to the premiere of some brand-new episodes. What happens when Diana gets her frst-ever A-minus – will she be able to shake it of? And how will Babs (aka Batgirl) feel when she fnds out her dad is a substitute teacher at HER school? When it comes to sticky situations, our DC Super Hero Girls can always rely on each other. So, put your cape on and join the superhero besties as they fght crime, battle supervillains, and face the greatest challenge of all – high school!

CELEBRATING SUPERHERO MOMS
SUNDAY, 08/05/2022 @ 11:25 CAT
IN CELEBRATION OF ALL SUPERHERO MOMS

We all know that the best Mother’s Day gift ever is spending quality time with your mom, so why not jump onto the couch together as Cartoon Network brings you the best unexpected and imaginative comedy and adventure shows to celebrate all superhero moms. It’s going down on Gumball as the kids put their superhero moms through a series of tests to determine who has the World’s Greatest Mom. The roof is on fre on Coach Me If You Can as Daniel’s mom replaces Maple as the Hazelnut’s coach, not everyone is as excited as Daniel about this new coach! The Regular Show’s Mordecai and Rigby are forced to work under Mitch “Muscle Man” Sorenstein. Will they be able to bear his never-ending ‘my mom’ jokes? Find out on Mother’s Day only on Cartoon Network.

 

 

VICTOR AND VALENTINO
SATURDAY, 28/05/2022
WEEKENDS @ 14:30 CAT
EMBARK ON HILARIOUS AND SUPERNATURAL ADVENTURES

Victor and Valentino don’t always see eye to eye, but one thing they can agree on is there’s something mysterious going on in the small town of Monte Macabre! On Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd, the mischievous duo travel to the Underworld and encounter some crazy and peculiar events. Then, you can expect even more bizarre and brand-new adventures from the half-brothers beginning on Saturday the 28th. From the children of Monte Macabre creating their own underground soccer league to the two grandmothers, Chata and Maria Teresa, putting aside their rivalry to reunite their grandchildren, this month’s brand-new episodes are not just going to be super fun – they’re going to be supernatural!

Other developments: New episodes of Craig Of The Creek

Boomerang:

Lucas the Spider - NEW SERIES
Monday, 02/05/2022
Every day @ 07:15 CAT
Are you looking for a new friend?

Discover what it feels like to live in the wonderful world of Lucas the Spider as he jumps onto Boomerang for some new adventures! Lucas the Spider is an impossibly cute, warm-hearted, happy, friendly, very curious, and VERY hairy four- year-old jumping spider. He lives in a bright human-sized house in the city and loves to spread love while exploring the big world around him. You’re in for a treat full of wonder and excitement when you join Lucas and his group of friends – a dog, chameleon, fy, bumblebee, owl, and more – as they leap headfrst into adventure and discovery, making the most out of every moment! Based on the smash-hit YouTube shorts, beloved by millions worldwide, join Lucas and all his friends in two back-to-back episodes every day, only on Boomerang.

 

 

Ninja Express
Monday, 16/05/2022
Mondays to Fridays @ 16:20 CAT
Whatever, wherever, whenever you need

Is there something you need to be delivered right now? Then you need Ninja Express! The three little Ninjas, Kiro, Konpeki, and Aka, will search the universe to fnd whatever you want, wherever it is, and deliver it whenever you need it! Catch the brand-new episodes of our trio of super-powered miniature ninjas this month as they travel through space and time and transport into their next delivery adventure. The Ninjas are delighted to be reunited with their old nanny when she calls on their delivery service. Together they reminisce about the day they discovered their powers. Join in on the adventure this month with our Ninja Express team.

Beantastic
Premiere Date Saturday, 28/05/2022
Saturday @ 07:30 CAT
Life can be challenging!

It’s a BEANTASTIC May! Join the clumsy, mischievous, and hilariously creative Mr Bean as he explores the funny side of life by tackling everyday situations in unconventional ways. Mr Bean lands himself in hospital and discovers that it’s not as ‘comfortable’ as he imagined. Of all the infuencers in this world, what happens when Mr Bean becomes a famous internet sensation? Let’s also see how he reacts after buying a new bookcase but finds out that it’s missing one crucial element – what could that be? Join the Mr Bean marathon full of fun, mayhem, and unstoppable laughter on Boomerang this month.

Other developments: The premiere of a brand new series Akissi

TNT Africa Celebrates Martials Arts This May With A Lineup Of Movies From Karate Fighter Jackie Chan - May 2022 Highlights

TNT brand-new original movie premiere DR BIRD’S ADVICE FOR SAD POETS

What if you had a talking bird who gave life advice? This is precisely what happens to James Whitman (Lucas Jade Zumann) as he navigates the emotionally charged, anxiety- inducing, and humorous reality of being a sixteen-year-old. From deciphering the mystery of his older sister’s disappearance to falling in love with his classmate, Sophie (Taylor Russell), this TNT Original Movie will lead you in a direction you won’t expect.
PREMIERE: Thursday, 5 May @ 21:30 (CAT)

JACKIE CHAN FAN MONTH
When you think of martial arts in the movies, Jackie Chan is usually the frst name to come to mind. With over 100 movies under his black belt, he is known for an acrobatic fghting style, slapstick comedic timing, and innovative stunts. TNT Africa honours this cultural icon every Saturday evening in May by showing three back-to-back hits: kicking of with the frst three instalments of the Police Story saga. The story follows a virtuous Hong Kong police ofcer who goes rogue to bring down a drug kingpin, featuring some of the most dangerous stunts ever performed on camera.

 

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Saturday, 7 May
16:35 – Police Story (1985)
18:15 – Police Story II (1988)
20:00 – Police Story 3 Super Cop (1992)
Saturday, 14 May
16:50 – Rush Hour (1998)
18:30 – Rush Hour 2 (2001)
20:00 – Rush Hour 3 (2007)
Saturday, 21 May
16:55 – First Strike (1996)
18:20 – City Hunter (1993)
20:00 – The Protector (1996)
Saturday, 28 May
10:45 – Rush Hour (1998)
12:25 – Rush Hour 2 (2001)
13:55 – Rush Hour 3 (2007)
15:25 – City Hunter (1993)
17:05 – First Strike (1996)
18:25 – Police Story (1985)
20:05 – Police Story II (1988)
21:50 – Police Story 3 Super Cop (1992)
 

23:25 – The Protector (1996)

3, 2, 1… ACTION!
Adrenaline junkies – this TNT Africa special is designed to activate your excitement levels through pure action. Death-defying stunts, bloody gore, and brief moments of comic relief will keep you on the edge of your seat every Friday night this month. Keanu Reeves lights up the screen as a cop who goes against his colleagues in the underrated Street Kings. In Pound of Flesh, it gets personal for Deacon (Jean-Claude Van Damme), a former agent who embarks on a bloody quest to fnd his stolen kidney. Thirsty for even more excitement? Tune in to TNT’s Wrestling Weekends with AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
Friday, 6 May
18:05 – Baby Driver (2000)
20:00 – Street Kings (2008)
21:55 – Get Carter (2000)
Friday, 13 May
18:15 – Cradle 2 The Grave (2015)
20:00 – Pound of Flesh (2015)
21:50 – The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Saturday, 28 May
10:45 – Rush Hour (1998)
12:25 – Rush Hour 2 (2001)
13:55 – Rush Hour 3 (2007)
15:25 – City Hunter (1993)
17:05 – First Strike (1996)
18:25 – Police Story (1985)
20:05 – Police Story II (1988)
21:50 – Police Story 3 Super Cop
(1992) 23:25 – The Protector (1996)
 

Friday, 20 May
17:55 – Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
20:00 – The Debt Collector (2018)
21:35 – Layer Cake (2005)
Friday, 27 May
18:10 – 2 Guns (2013)
20:00 – Ninja Assassin (2009)
21:40 – The Matrix (1999)

WORKERS’ DAY

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)
An international holiday with many names (Labour Day, May Day, Workers’ Day), but one purpose: to celebrate all types of working people. Whether you’re taking advantage of the day of to destress or catch up on personal business, TNT Africa has a selection of movies to re-ignite your pride as a working man or woman. Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, including an explosive expert, rock star, comedian, or lawyer. Matthew McConaughey will show you the ropes in The Lincoln Lawyer. He portrays a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defence attorney who lands a big case that turns out to be more complicated than he thought

Sunday, 1 May
11:45 – The Cable Guy (1996)
13:25 – Hurt Locker (2008)
15:35 – Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
17:50 – What Women Want (2000)
20:00 – The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
22:00 – Standing Up, Falling Down (2019)

Disney+ Will Be Made Available To DStv Customers When It Launches In South Africa

MultiChoice has announced that Disney+ will be available on DStv Explora decoders when the streaming service launches in South Africa on 18 May 2022.

“DStv customers can enjoy the benefits of exclusive contract packages and bundle deals, bringing all their entertainment needs to one central place,” the pay-TV provider revealed.

“The partnership with Disney+ leads with an expanded choice of content, ease and convenience of subscription and payment, with the DStv Explora Ultra as an enabler.”

MultiChoice said that “bundle and save” deals are coming soon.

 

Walt Disney confirmed Disney+’s launch dates in 42 new countries and 11 new territories, including South Africa, at the end of March.

Last week it launched pre-registrations for Disney+ in South Africa, offering a year’s subscription for R950.

Disney+’s regular price in South Africa will be R119 per month. An annual subscription will also be available for R1,190 per year.

 

Disney also previously confirmed that its streaming service in South Africa would include the Star content hub when it launches.

Star features TV shows and movies aimed at adult audiences instead of the more family-oriented and franchise-based content elsewhere on Disney+.

The Star hub includes programming from Disney subsidiaries such as FX, Freeform, Hulu, ABC Signature, 20th Television, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures.

Disney+ will feature shows and movies from Marvel, Lucasfilm, and its animation studios.

 

“This is yet another proud milestone in our partnership with the MultiChoice Group,” said Walt Disney Company Africa senior vice president and general manager Christine Service.

“We are delighted to be collaborating to bring South African DStv subscribers access to Disney+’s incredible catalogue of films, series and exclusive content.”

MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela said the partnership would offer an expanded choice of content, and ease and convenience of subscription and payment.

“We are focused on making sure that all our customers can enjoy their favourite shows and movies anywhere, anytime, on our world-class platforms,” said Mawela.

“The digital world has brought with it fundamental shifts and our customers are looking for convenient access to a portfolio of entertainment options.”

As Expected, A+E Networks Africa Closing Lifetime Africa Channel

A+E Networks Africa is closing its Lifetime Africa channel, on both linear and non-linear platforms on 31 May 2022. This follows the closure of Lifetime in Great Britain, Ireland and Malta and will coincide with the shutdown of the channel in Poland.

Lifetime Africa has entertained audiences with international hit shows like the Little Women franchise, Surviving Jeffrey Epstein, Surviving R. Kelly, and Lifetime original movies. We are proud to have brought audiences local shows such as Married At First Sight, Love At Second Swipe and Four Weddings South Africa. We have been delighted to have worked with local celebrities like AKA and Pabi Moloi.

 

 

We thank our viewers and clients for their invaluable support over the years. A+E Networks Africa’s History channel is still available on DStv 186 and Crime + Investigation Play will remain active in the region.

Until Further Notice 

DStv will also be closing e.tv's 4 channels at the same time Lifetime goes off air on the platform DreamWorks and PBS Kids replaced eToonz while KIX and an upcoming movie channel replace eMovies and eMovies Extra with HONEY and Via duplicate channel possibly replacing eExtra.

Goodbye DStv, Racing240 Launches Its Streaming Service

Following the January launch of Racing240, South Africa’s 24/7 horseracing channel is practically bedded down and achieving its stated aim of taking racing to a whole new audience while providing serious punters with top notch tipster information.

Loadshedding, unfortunately, has also firmly established itself and there are predictions of over 100 days of outages this winter. While generators and other measures on site at the venues managed by 4Racing ensure little interruption to racing and betting trackside, how does the racing fan keep the hooves galloping and the turf flying when the power goes out at home?

 

Because it’s unlikely many local horseracing viewers will have back-up power for their TVs and satellite dishes, the simple answer is to switch from watching the action on DStv Channel 240 to streaming Racing240 via the website.

Backing up a TV and dish with an inverter can be complicated and costly. It is far easier to continue watching the best SA and overseas Grade 1 races, magazine shows, and more by clicking on the above URL and subscribing to 4Racing Daily at R2, 4Racing Monthly at R39 and 4Racing Annually at R299.

Once your Eskom-proof subscription is sorted, a mini UPS backup from a brand like Vizia (available for delivery on Takealot) will keep your fibre-based Internet working during loadshedding. Be sure to select a UPS backup with a splitter cable to power both the fibre box on your wall and the router that delivers the web to your devices.

 

 

If you don’t have fibre, check during the next loadshedding event if your mobile network’s local base station is up and running during outages (some aren’t as they don’t have backup batteries). Then, decide if it’s affordable to buy mobile data on your banking app for use during loadshedding. The price of mobile data has plummeted of late so don’t automatically exclude this option.

 

If you’re going to stream racing from www.4Racing.tv on your mobile phone, laptop or tablet during outages, you’ll need to ensure you have a car charger to keep these battery-powered devices up and running. Portable USB power banks are all very well during emergencies but most of us forget to charge them before outages. There’s nothing easier than settling into the driver’s seat, inserting the car charger and turning the key one click.

Don't Miss The Season Finale Of Wrede Stad And The New Series Fenix Next Month On eExtra

eExtra (through Kuiertyd) is shaping up to be the #1 destination for Afrikaans entertainment with the likes of telenovelas, weekly films and the upcoming game show Die Kontrak. The channel seems to be going head-to-head with M-Net's kykNET and possibly Media24's Via.

Although most of the content ain't local, it seems as if the views of these programs have surpassed the likes of 7de Laan which is under a million viewers in the month of March while the likes of Droomvelore are close to 2 million viewers.

 

 

Like or not, eExtra is competition even though the content outside of movies aren't similar. In the month of May, the channel launches a new series Fenix (Alev Alev) which is set to replace Wrede Stad.

Based on the French miniseries Le Bazar de la Charité, Fenix tells the story of three women whose lives change after a fire breaks out during a charity party, but more of the focus goes to one of the leading lady's husband who has resorted to violence and injustice and used his power to seperate her from their child.

 

Just like Verdeelde Liefde, the new series have plenty of familiar faces take the three leading ladies (as seen above) for example Berker Güven (Nedim Karacay from Wrede Stad), Dilan Çiçek Deniz (Kocovali from Die Put) and Cem Bender (Captain Billy from Kurt En Shura).

Fenix will replace Wrede Stad weekdays at 19:30 from 10 May and its daily repeats at 12:25 and weekend omnibus at 14:55.

Until Further Notice  

DStv customers have until the end of May to tune into Fenix thereafter they'll either have to get Openview or wait to view them on e.tv. As far as replacements go HONEY and Via duplicate channel could be added on Family and Access packages.

As mentioned earlier, eExtra's offering is regarded as local at this point if MultiChoice were to redirect audiences to kykNET and Mzansi Wethu for something "similar".

Noisy Panda Announces First Music NFT Release

From Bi-Lingual Artist, McGyver

Noisy Panda World (NPW) is taking the NFT and hip-hop music game to a whole new level. As a disruptive digital platform that promotes and supports artists, NPW will be teaming up with McGyver to launch a series of music NFTs for his new single 89’, produced by the legendary Pete Rock. This partnership and NFT introduction is in response to a challenge facing the Music and Technology Industries today.

“89’” is McGyver’s rap single in Dutch and English produced by Pete Rock, a legendary music artist, DJ, and producer who has been in the experimental Hip-Hop game since 1987. It is being released on McGyver’s birthday, celebrating a milestone not only in his life and career, but also music history. With the help of the HeyLayer NFT Marketplace, Noisy Panda and McGyver are birthing a unique way of acquiring NFTs, enjoying music, and navigating the decentralized space.

 

McGyver is a bilingual lyrical force to be reckoned with, and is internationally known for placing 5th at the World Freestyle Championships EOW Prague in 2017. The first ever winner of the End of The Weak Freestyle championship of the Netherlands. Before that he toured with the Collective Classic, a classical orchestra with 6 MCs, and performed for the King and Queen of the Netherlands during their inaugural tour of China in 2013.

“The message behind the single is all about energy. Keep transcending. Doesn't matter what your dreams are, you can transcend everything! You need to keep it real and go and execute, make it real”. A poignant message by McGyver about his upcoming Music NFT release, who has had to face many closed doors but has never quit.

 

Music moves generations and is doing so again, aided by technology, bringing new methodologies and benefits, so that expressions can be heard. Over the past 10-15 years the streaming and social media revolution has enabled artists to define their own digital identity and access a worldwide audience that was previously not available to them without the backing of major labels. NFTs provide a new and unique way of driving this revolution further forward. Artists of all types now have a new income stream that can be derived by utilising current and future art. Fans now have a new way to both support and enjoy their favourite artists, whilst engaging more closely with them via their NFT offerings, a win for everyone.

Support McGyver by finding him on Spotify, Facebook and Instagram.

“89’” the first bi-lingual Single Music NFT Drop can be found on Noisy Panda’s Profile on the

HeyLayer Platform:

https://www.heylayer.com/NoisyPandaNFT

ABOUT NOISY PANDA

Noisy Panda World is a decentralized media streaming platform that utilises block chain technology. Our mission is to empower artists by providing them with the tools to break free from conglomerates. Noisy Panda World is community driven and brings together creative minds - fans and artists alike. While we prepare for launch, check out our NFT collection where we collaborate with global artists.

Roundups #45: High Society Scandal Loses A Timeslot On eExtra, I'll Never Say Goodbye Launches On ST Novelas E Plus And HONEY Rumoured To Be Made Available To DStv Access Customers

The Indians are coming I repeat the Indians are coming

During the past week, the second season of Dokter Ali debuted on eExtra and while the first season only resort to reruns were e.tv the second season came with an omnibus likely in an attempt to align themselves with eVOD or viewers got bored of the duplicated Zee TV offering.

But that's not only adjustment coming to the channel. Apparently, High Society Scandal will lose their 23:00 timeslot but viewers can still catch it at 5:00, 14:05 and 17:30 on eExtra and those on Openview also got a repeat on eXposed.

 

 

Naagin returns for a fourth season and will occupy the timeslot for Blue Venom Girl and the 23:00 spot once reserved for High Society Scandal in the new month.

ST Novelas E Plus on the series I'll Never Say Goodbye

Amid a beautiful Island in the youth, Waldo and Aryaan were once deeply in love. But they are apart by deep tragedy, when Waldo goes to jail after accidentally killing Aryaan's uncle who attempted to molest her.

 

I'll Never Say Goodbye (Magpahanggang Wakas) 2016 Philippine revenge drama television series based on the 1980 film Kastilyong Buhangin. It stars Jericho Rosales, Arci Muñoz and John Estrada.

Media24 might be growing their offering on DStv Access

According to sources, HONEY is currently seen on DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact will be made available to Family and Access customers in the new month.

 

Honey owned by Media24 is a bold and unscripted lifestyle TV channel created and connected for Africans. It has a mix from lifestyle to reality, food, and culture across the African continent.

Media24 also operates the Afrikaans lifestyle channel Via which is set to get a duplicate channel in the coming weeks likely to replace eExtra when it goes off air by the end of May alongside the other e.tv channels.

The History Of A Former DStv Channel, Carlton's SelecTV

Carlton Select was UK's leading entertainment channel owned by Carlton Television. It originally launched in June 1995 as SelecTV, by the independent production company of the same name, before being purchased by Carlton in 1997 who relaunched it as Carlton Select.

During 1985-1991, the channel was part of a bid for an ITV franchise after the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) prevented them from purchasing Thames Television and were only fortunate to provide a news service to the channel.

 

Other aspects that occurred in that timeframe was the purchase of Ladbrokes (Central), the sports betting company owning up to 30% which finally gave them its first stake in a terrestrial broadcasting company.

During 1992-1994, Carlton launched a news station London News Network as part of a joint venture with London Weekend Television broadcasting news and other regional content and acquired full ownership of Ladbrokes.

They also faced some heavy backlash from the Independent Television Communication (ITC) for providing a wide range of "unimpressive and very disappointing" programmes for the ITV network which were "neither distinctive nor noticeable high quality".

 

 

Between 1995 and 1996, Carlton launched its first channel Carlton Food Network and SelectTV was introduced broadcasting various content from their Food Network alongside other content like Airline, Birds Of A Feather, The Golden Girls and Yesterday's Dreams.

It also formed part of DStv's initial offering when it was introduced in 1995 and was eventually purchased by Pearson a year later.

SelecTV programming traced back to the 80s and Carlton Select was introduced in 1997 as part of an attempt to change the image of the channel of course there was not much difference from either one as the timelines were kind of close to each other.

Things were only moving up for Carlton as they were able to launch DTT platform British Digital Broadcasting as part of a joint venture with British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) before having full control as ITC forced BSkyB to retract and purchased a Racks Film Distributor which had  740 films in their collection.

 

 

In 1998, The Guardian publishes a series of articles alleging the wholesale fabrication of a 1996 Carlton documentary, The Connection which had purported to film the route by which heroin was smuggled into the United Kingdom from Colombia. An internal inquiry at Carlton found that The Guardian's allegations were in large part correct and the ITC, fines Carlton £2million for multiple breaches of the UK's broadcasting codes.

Around that period, BSkyB launched their DTT service carrying their set of channels alongside Carlton Select, Carlton Food Network (another DStv channel) and new entries Carlton Kids, Carlton Cinema and Carlton World.

A year after the launch, Carlton began phasing out the company name from all their products and it wasn't until the 2000s that Carlton Select, Carlton World, Carlton Kids were eventually discontinued.

Carlton World followed shortly after and Carlton Food Network became a joint venture with Sainsbury to form Taste CFN which lasted a year leaving Carlton with a movie channel, Carlton Cinema.

 

Carlton partnered up with BSkyB (now Granada PLC or Sky UK) to launch ITV Digital from existing brands and that lasted a few months as well. Granada PLC had various brands which were scrapped for ITV1.

Carlton Cinema ceased transmission and in 2003 the Carlton brand was no more as it merged with Granada PLC to form ITV PLC. All the products from Carlton were credited to ITV.

ITV PLC went on to form an international channel ITV Choice (formerly Granada UKTV, Granada TV and ITV Granada) which some may see as a reincarnation to SelecTV and various other entertainment channels from the two former brands.

Just like every other carnation, ITV Choice was eventually discontinued by 2020 in its last region Africa. There hasn't been a reason for the sudden dismal in various other markets but the local provider in Africa being MultiChoice opted to supply their content to various other channels.

 

ITV Choice brought shows like Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Tipping Point, The Jonathon Ross Show, The Chase and Doc Martin. Modern and original programming that past counterparts had the misfortune of excluding.

In the end, ITV hasn't been successful in the linear space with the likes of BBC and regional providers. Of course, ITV provides various channels in the UK with Ginx TV also being British being the only linear channel available internationally.

But if you look at it the content can be viewed on multiple stations globally so that has to count for something.