Isa Soares Tonight Launch On CNN International

CNN International launch a new global news hour, anchored by Emmy Award-winning journalist Isa Soares, to its European prime time lineup from Monday, 4 July. Isa Soares Tonight will broadcast live from CNN’s EMEA headquarters in London, weeknights at 7pm BST/8pm CET.

Drawing on Soares’s experience in the field, Isa Soares Tonight will cover the most pressing global issues across politics, business and culture. The nightly programme will bring together CNN’s world-class journalists with top newsmakers and experts to help viewers navigate the complex events shaping our present and our future.

A Portuguese native, as well as a fluent Spanish speaker, Soares’s language skills have been brought to bear in her reporting from Latin America and Southern Europe, and most recently she has played a key role in CNN’s on-the-ground coverage of the war in Ukraine.

 

“For more than 20 years I’ve had the privilege of reporting history and shining a light on humanity, covering the pain and sacrifice that comes with some of the most heart-wrenching stories of our times,” Soares said. “From Venezuela to Colombia and Spain to Ukraine, I’ve traveled the world to give a voice to the voiceless, driven partly by my personal links across the continents. With Isa Soares Tonight I will continue holding those in power to account and help shape an honest, smart and in-depth news programme at a time of great uncertainty and division.” 

Additionally, CNN International is enhancing its European breakfast programming with the launch of CNN Newsroom with Max Foster at 9am BST/10am CET. Airing around the world on both CNN International and CNN/US, CNN Newsroom will build on Foster’s experience covering major stories in the UK and across Europe and his unique access to some of the biggest names in European politics and culture.

“With the launch of Isa Soares Tonight and move of CNN Newsroom with Max Foster, CNN International is putting our European audience at the centre of our refreshed evening and morning lineups,” said Meara Erdozain, senior vice president of programming for CNN International. “Isa and Max are both exceptional, highly-experienced journalists with unique perspectives on the stories that resonate with audiences in Europe and beyond. Their warm, engaging style and empathetic storytelling will help lead viewers through the key news of the day.”

More KIX Based Action Is Heading Your Way + AEW Will Be Bringing The House Down On TNT Africa - July 2022 Highlights

THE DEADLY ENCOUNTERS SPECIAL

When you match action with terror, you get double the deadly impact. The Deadly Encounters Special is on TNT Africa every Tuesday in July from 20:30 CAT, and this month’s thriller night is extra brutal!

The Deadly Encounters festival of films will have you reeling but ready for the next challenge. Starting off strong with the genre-twisting Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, Jean-Claude van Damme’s performance as Luc Deveraux will chill you to your core as he is tasked with taking down an army of genetically enhanced soldiers. If zombies and killer robots are more your style, Battle of the Damned, starring Dolph Lundgren, is the perfect action flick to turn off your brain and enjoy the fun.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Tuesday, 5 July
20:30   –   Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)
22:25   –   My Bloody Valentine (2009)
Tuesday, 12 July
20:30   –   Battle of the Damned (2013)
22:00   –   Blade (1998)
Tuesday, 19 July
20:30   –   Assassin’s Creed (2016)
22:00   –   Spree (2020)
Tuesday 26 July
20:30   –   Daybreakers (2010)
22:10   –   Ninja Assassin (2009)

July Fan Month - Denzel Washington Fan Month - Every Friday in July

Is it because of his warm heart, proud walk, or explosive impact? We can’t decide – but what we do know is that we adore him and would never let him go. Every Friday in July, keep Denzel Washington close with our dedicated Fan Month.

Denzel Washington is a master of his craft, delivering powerful performances that leave audiences enthralled long after the credits roll. The two-time Oscar winner has starred in sixty titles and directed four films, bringing an unprecedented level of emotional vigour to every project. Throughout July, TNT offers a curated selection of robust movies from his filmography, featuring both parts of the vigilante action film, The Equalizer, and the very intense thriller, Man on Fire. Brush up on your Denzel Washington film knowledge from the comfort of your sofa by tuning in every Friday at prime time. Don’t worry if you miss a week; the last Friday of the month has you covered with a Denzelicious movie marathon.

 

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Friday, 1 July
20:30   –   Man on Fire (2004)
Friday, 8 July
20:30   –   2 Guns (2013)
Friday, 15 July
20:30   –   The Equalizer (2014)
Friday, 22 July
20:30   –   The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Friday, 29 July
12:00   –   2 Guns (2013)
13:50   –   The Equalizer (2014)
16:05   –   The Equalizer 2 (2018)
18:05   –   Man on Fire (2004)
20:30   –   Training Day (2001)
22:30   –   John Q (2001)

FFN! Bruce Lee vs Jackie Chan - Every Sunday from 18:00 CAT
Destiny decrees that they face each other. Who’s the greatest martial arts movie star of all time? On one side is Bruce Lee, the legendary master; on the other, Jackie Chan, the relentless challenger. Lucky for us, we can enjoy them both during TNT Africa’s film fight night: Bruce Lee versus Jackie Chan – every Sunday in July.

Ask any Gen X, Y or Z which face comes up in their mind when they hear “martial arts legends”, and it will be Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Bringing together generations of action movie lovers, TNT dedicates every Sunday in July to a Bruce Lee vs Jackie Chan line-up that honours their legacies. Lee became an Asian blockbuster superstar whose nunchuck moves popularized martial arts worldwide. Then came Chan, who followed Lee’s path and expanded it through his own movie empire of combat entertainment. The question must be asked, who is the greatest of all time, Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan? TNT invites you to make the call for yourself, but be warned, it could be a win-win.

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Sunday, 3 July
18:20   –   The Big Boss (1971)
20:00   –   Police Story (1985)
Sunday, 10 July
18:10   –   Game of Death (1978)
20:00   –   Crime Story (1993)
Sunday, 17 July
18:25   –   The Way of the Dragon (1972)
20:00   –   City Hunter (1993)
Sunday, 24 July
18:15   –   Enter the Dragon (1973)
20:00   –   The Protector (1985)
Sunday, 31 July
18:10   –   Fist of Fury (1972)
20:00   –    Police Story II (1988)

TNT Original Movie - Bull

Psyche yourself up for this slow-burn mix of action and stomach-turning ferocity that will transport you into the no holds barred side streets of revenge. Bull (played by British actor Neil Maskell) is a mob enforcer searching for the truth about what happened to his son. Much to everyone's shock, he returns home after a ten-year absence with one thing on his mind: the cold-blooded thirst for vengeance. This TNT Original Movie is one that will arrest your attention with its dirty and lawless brazen scenes of violence. This story is not for the faint-hearted as it smacks its audience back to a sobering reality. After all, it’s a story of a father's love for his son and how he stops at nothing in the hope of a future.

PREMIERE: Thursday, 7 July @ 21:30 CAT

TNT will be bringing the house down with brand-new AEW Rampage, and AEW Dynamite shows this July!

Launched in 2019, AEW is a global wrestling league with a world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers. Focused on producing fast-paced, high-impact competitions, AEW offers fans less scripted, soapy drama, and more athleticism and real sports analytics, bringing a legitimacy to wrestling that it has not previously had. Wrestlers are given more freedom to explore their characters and highlight their athletic abilities. Introducing statistics to wrestling, AEW raises the stakes for its matches and deepens fan engagement by tracking each competitor’s wins and losses as the wrestlers pursue championships, analyse their moves, assess damage to their opponents, and provide insights into their winning streaks.

Fans across Africa can watch a brand-new episode of #AEWRampage every Saturday @ 10am CAT (airing only 1 week after the US). On Sundays, you can catch a dose of #AEWDynamite @ 10am CAT (airing 4 days after the US).

 

AEW wrestling fans are in for an exhilarating month with TNT jam-packed match card for July filled with incredibly skilled competitors, including:

DATE

Show

Match Card

SATURDAY, 2 JULY @ 10AM

#AEWRampage

Cash Wheeler vs Jeff Cobb

Andrade El Idolo vs Rey Fenix

Serena Deeb & Mercedes Martinez in action

The DKC vs Hook

SUNDAY, 3 JULY @ 10 AM

#AEWDynamite
The rivalry continues with #BloodandGuts special

JerichoAppreciationSociety will enter Blood
And Guts with a man advantage over the
#BlackpoolCombatClub

Undefeated 33 0 TBS Champion #JadeCargill
vs #LeilaGrey (Challenger)

Per the request made by The Gunn Club + The
Acclaimed: #MaxCaster/ #AustinGunn/
#ColtenGunn vs #Danhausen

#OrangeCassidy faces #EthanPage

Following his betrayal of #JungleBoy and his
shocking comments last week, #ChristianCage
will appear

SATURDAY, 9 JULY @ 10AM

#AEWRampage

AEW Royal Rampage Winner Receives
The First Shot At AEW Interim World
Champion Jon Moxley

Nyla Rose vs Toni Storm

Young Bucks vs Hirooki Goto & Yoshi
Hashi

SUNDAY, 10 JULY @ 10 AM

#AEWDynamite

#AEWDynamite match card for Sunday, 10
July at 10 CAT on #TNTAfrica

Will be available by 7 July

Scorpio Sky © vs Wardlow Street Fight
for the TNT Championship

10PM Will Never Be The Same Again As The Professionals Returns To e.tv

It's been 3 months since e.tv's viewers got much international shows from the channel as the brand boosts their local portfolio with the likes of The Black Door and Isono leaving 10pm as the only source for such content but as seen in the past months the quality has dropped.

I mean they've got decent programs in that slot at the moment L.A's Finest and The Blacklist but no one seems to care that much about them not even the channel as the content airs back to back and you're used to seeing fold one sheet over another but that's not the case.

 

Questions have risen over the fate of 10pm slot as there hasn't much variety in a while and after 6 months we finally got some confirmation from the channel.

Apparently, the 2020 action series Professionals which was the last international series at 8:30pm in April before local dramas took over will replace L.A's Finest from 11 July.

Through a briefing, eMedia had mentioned that they've scrapped shows like S.W.A.T., New Amsterdam and Seal Team. Is it possible that some of this content will just resurface on a limited basis or could the channel be seeking more short form series for the 10pm timeslot.

REDRAW YOUR WORLD IS COMING!!! As Cartoon Network Africa Bags Two New Family Movies

Redraw Your World has been taking the media by storm as you get to view a whole unexplored or in other terms abandoned, forgotten and advanced universe of Cartoon Network by that I mean content that doesn't cater to its current demographic such as preschool, girls and families.

For several months, that has been Cartoon Network in some territories as others such as EMEA are still building their portfolio with the likes of Totally Spies and Goat Girl titles which have yet to launch on the channel.

Of course, the new titles that have surfaced won't take a year to release just a month (August) and to my surprise it's Hotel Transylvania and The Angry Birds Movie that Warner Bros. Discovery handpicked for Cartoon Network.

 

Hotel Transylvania is a film trilogy that follows the life of Dracula and his daughter Mavis in a land crawling that once was crowded with monsters open their doors to humans. The channel might have picked up rights to the first 2 instalments as the second is listed.

Hotel Transylvania is rated FAMILY but the forgotten Disney Channel series which Cartoon Network should look into acquiring caters to GIRLS I mean throughout the year the channel has mostly featured boy skewed content and HS ain't boy exclusive.

The Angry Birds Movie based on the video game follows a bunch of birds who have to retrieve their eggs from a bunch of pigs before they get eaten. Just like Hotel Transylvania, the movie caters to family with an inclusion to boys like in the games.

Warner Bros. Discovery picked up rights to various Angry Birds shorts a couple years back for Boomerang. Could the rollout of The Angry Birds Movie be another signal to the demise of the channel as various Cartoon Network feeds are seen airing Boomerang content.

New Series Alert: From India To Turkey Here's A List Of Reported Telenovelas Launching In July

July is gearing up to be one of the most busiest months in telenovela history. Sure some of this content didn't come at the best time but point being made the options are expanding.

Below are a list of shows for the next month and we might update it as more content is confirmed or mentioned.

Here's a list of telenovelas coming in July:

- I'm On The Edge: Originally titled Beauty And The Beast follows Devi Chauhan, a woman who is married into a rival family by force. Her husband Adhiraj Rajawat resents her but she manages to win him over and bring out his otherwise hidden kindhearted nature. Otherwise no different to the novel of the same name. Airs everyday at 22:00.

- Kruispad: Explores the life of Irfan, an idealistic professor who is upset by his unfair dismissal and is trying to care for his sick son. As the doors close one by one, Irfan finds himself in the middle of a dark adventure that he can't escape. Premieres July 3rd at 19:30.

- Twice My Son In Law: Lee Jin-sook is a speaker on family happiness. However, she has a sad past. Years ago, she was kicked out of the house by her mother-in-law and was forced to be separated from her newborn daughter. An encounter with Hyeon-tae leads her to not only fall in love but meet her birth daughter.

- No One Like You: Ricardo and Toño are identical twin brothers leading different lifestyles were seperated at birth and a chance encounter lead them switch lives. Premieres July 4th at 16:30.

 

- In Die Ysterhand Se Greep: Yiğit is a successful businessman who does not believe in love. After being responsible for the accident that landed his wife, Iclal, in a coma, he denies her existence to survive emotionally. Their little boy, Mert, believes his mother is in heaven. Then Yiğit meets Nur and they fall in love. Unaware of Iclal, Nur agrees to marry Yiğit. Premieres July 4th at 17:30.

- Kind Van Die Noodlot: Defne and Kahraman Yorukman are wealthy - but childless. Their family rejects them and this drives Defne to find an alternative way to give her husband an heir: She decides to hire a surrogate mother to give birth to a child for them. Premieres July 4th at 20:00.

 

- Meet The Family: George Cruz is a 50 year old Hollywood screenwriter who is suffering a Midlife crisis under the shadow of his only success, the death of his mother, and his wife, Leticia, cheating on him. His frustration, loneliness, and feeling like a failure take him to Mexico where he meets Carmen Jurado, a Mexican singer that turns into his muse, artist, and great love. Premieres July 4th at 21:00.

- The Legend: The series follow a young man from Sinaloa, Mexico that became a legendary figure and defender of the people. Malverde had a troubled childhood as an orphan where he experienced the trials of war, danger and love as he amassed unexpected power. Premieres July 4th at 22:00.

- Die Vetroueling: Revolves around a veteran of Turkish special forces 'Celal Kün'. His life changes when his daughter is shot down in a celebratory event. After this tragedy, he tries to find the planners of this deadly event and joins his agency again. Premieres July 7th at 19:30.

New Series Alert: The Highly Anticipated Series Vikingskool Launches On Disney Channel Africa With Several Preschool Favourites Making A Comeback To Disney Junior Africa

Disney Channel:

VIKINGSKOOL
PREMIERE
Monday - Friday from 4th July at 15:15

Erik, Ylva, and Arni hope they can survive Vikingskool. This tough-as-nails elite academy for Vikings is going to push them to their limits! Whether it's preparing for the deadly obstacle exam or questing up peaks for a mountain troll's nose hair, these new students must adapt to make it through skool and face the threats hidden deep in its past.

In the season premiere episode, when Hammerson announces that he is going to test all the students to make sure they belong at the school, Arni is worried that he will fail: he is not a warrior! On the other hand, he is cunning...

Catch the brand-new series premiere of Vikingskool on Monday, 4th July at 15:15 on
Disney Channel.

BIG CITY GREENS
SEASON PREMIERE
Monday – Thursday from 18th July at 18:15
          
All-new Season 3 premieres episodes

Follow the off-beat adventures of 10- year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family.

In one of the new episodes this season, The Greens prepare for their Halloween party, and Tilly feels bad for Bill, who’s disappointed by the poor yield of his small pumpkin patch. When they visit BigTech to make a produce delivery, Tilly secretly “borrows” Gwendolyn Zapp’s alien chemical compound to make Bill’s pumpkins grow bigger. At first, it works, making the pumpkins larger, but it also mutates them into bodysnatching alien monsters.

Watch Season 3 episodes of Big City Greens from Monday, 18th July at 18:15 on Disney Channel

 

Disney Junior:

MIRA, ROYAL DETECTIVE                      
NEW EPISODES                                    
Saturday and Sunday from 2nd July at 17:30

Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who travels throughout the fictional land of Jalpur solving mysteries for her friends, family and extended community.

Expect Bollywood-inspired brand-new special episodes from Season 2 that celebrate Bollywood music and dancing and centered around the Indian holidays of Holi and Diwali and an Eid al-Fitr.

In one of the new episodes, (The Mystery of the Legendary Sword) Mira and her friends embark on an epic quest to find a legendary sword said to belong to the rightful ruler of Jalpur.

Catch brand-new episodes of Mira, Royal Detective on 2nd July at 17:30 on Disney Junior

The Chicken Squad
New episodes
Monday to Friday from 11th July at 09:30
Brand-new episodes of everyone’s favourite squad returns to Disney Junior
Inspired by Doreen Cronin’s popular children’s books, the series follows a trio of young chicken siblings—Coop, Sweetie and Little Boo—and their retired search and rescue dog mentor, Captain Tully. Together, they team up on problem-solving adventures in their backyard to help their animal friends, while modeling what it means to be good community helpers and finding the joy in assisting others. 

Play along with new episodes of The Chicken Squad on 11th July at 09:30 on Disney Junior

 

PJ MASKS
New episodes
Monday to Friday from 25th July at 12:30
Brand-new episodes of Season 5 episodes
During the day, Amaya, Connor and Greg lead totally normal lives, but they transform into superheroes Owelette, Catboy and Gekko during the night and use their powers to fight villains and solve mysteries.
This season has new villains and new problems to solve, but nothing is too big for the PJ Masks when they band together to fight the bad guys.
Catch all the action with new episodes of PJ Masks on 25th July at 12:30 on Disney Junior

Rumour: End Of An Era, FOX Turkey Home To Shows Like Wings Of Love, Dokter Ali And Doodsondes On e.tv Will Cease Transmission In 2023

FOX had been discontinued in the African market for almost a year as it was part of the 100 international channels The Walt Disney Company plans to shutter for their streaming service, Disney+.

FOX was a general entertainment channel geared to audiences aged 18-49 serving up comedies like The Simpsons and Family Guy alongside other dramas like Resident, Deep State, Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy but that wasn't the case in all regions.

In Turkey, the brand was the only international market to offer original content not that the shows above aren't original but they were sourced from the same outlet and there wasn't much differentiation between feeds as seen in this region.

 

Throughout FOX Turkey's run they were able to bring out original series part of which have been viewed on Timeless Dizi Channel and eExtra such as Yasak Elma (Doodsondes), Mucize Doctor (Dokter Ali), Bana Sevmeyi Anlat (Wings Of Love) and Bay Yaniliş (Mr. Wrong).

According to sources, FOX Turkey kind of like what's seen in the UK, Europe and Asia's former FOX channel it will fold under Disney+ but not all hope is lost as seen in Asia as the channel is said to be replaced with TGRT from February 2023.

 

TGRT was the previous name for FOX Turkey back when it was managed by Turkish conglomerate İhlas Holding and the idea of reverting it back to this could be The Walt Disney Company's way of separating their linear and streaming business.

But the idea of TGRT being phased out in the process doesn't seem far fetched as Latin America had FOX then Star only for it go off air after a year but Asia's replacements are still active so maybe there's a glimmer of hope and it's not like the content is changing or anything just the name.

Roundups #72: Nickelodeon To Be Phased Out In South Korea For Educational Channel, FOX Italy To Cease Transmission From July And NBC 3 To Rollout On The DStv Platform

More educational content for the little ones

Last month, it was reported that Nickelodeon would exit in more Asian markets by the end of June with several content folded under the streaming service, Paramount+.

As the brand prepped for its closure, the channel featured mainly local content like Hello Carbot, Jurassic Cop, Dr. Egg and Larva In New York possibly in an attempt to rollout the replacement Kizmom which won't carry any Nickelodeon content as future content goes to Paramount+.

It's been speculated that more brands from Paramount are expected to cease transmission mainly those with a localised feed.

 

Another one bites the dust

Last year, The Walt Disney Company halt various FOX brands across Europe as several content went onto the streaming service Disney+ as the brand plans to close 100 linear channels in the coming future as streaming becomes their top priority.

FOX in Italia was another victim to cord cutting as its last days saw the channel broadcast Boris a local drama which Disney+ will be rebooting soon air throughout the day while other regions actually tried to incorporate variety.

Star is a tile under Disney+ where viewers can view various FOX programs. Other available on Disney+ are Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.

 

NBC set to add third TV channel to the DStv platform

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) (Afrikaans: Namibiese Uitsaai-Korporasie, NUK) is the public broadcaster of Namibia. It was established in 1979, under the name South West African Broadcasting Corporation (SWABC).

The brand opened up one of their channels to several African regions as part of the WorldSkills Africa competition which featured various regions including Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The brand is set to launch NBC 3 on the DStv platform after the pay-tv platform was spotted testing NBC 3 a pay-tv channel home to dramas, telenovelas, sports and movies.

Nearly 30 Hours Of New, Epic Programming And Over 60 Hours Of Enhanced Content Will Span Four Weeks Across National Geographic Wild Africa

This year, SHARKFEST makes a splash to celebrate a decade of the toothiest and truthiest shark content with the most immersive and massive programming experience to date. The only shark event that proves truth is stranger than fiction will take viewers up close and personal with one of nature’s most feared predators, swimming across National Geographic Wild (DStv 182, StarSat 221) every Saturday and Sunday from 18:00 (CAT) this July, and for the first time, viewers can feast on even more much-loved shark series and specials on Disney+.

Viewers can sink their teeth into almost 30 hours of original programming and over 60 hours of enhanced content featuring captivating science and stunning visuals of the iconic apex predator. SHARKFEST not only shines a light on the science of sharks, giving audiences a better understanding of the ocean’s most misunderstood predator but also showcases their true beauty, power and mystery.

This year’s lineup offers a treasure trove of new original content that dives into details on over 15 different shark species and features footage from all over the world, including South Africa, the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Australia, Hawaii, The Maldives, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Florida and more.
SHARKFEST is the must-sea shark event of the year and sheds light on one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. What makes this year’s fin-tastic lineup so special and unlike any other is the devotion to factual science paired with the stunning visuals captured by some of the best ocean videographers in the business.
 

Disney+ viewers can enjoy hours of specially curated shark content from National Geographic on the platform, which includes Great Shark Chow Down, Secrets of the Bull Shark, What the Shark?, Sharkatraz, Journey to Shark Eden, Sharkcano, Sharks of the Bermuda Triangle and more.
National Geographic has also partnered with Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) to encourage diversity and inclusion in the shark sciences field and inspire the next generation of scientists. This collaboration lends MISS experts — such as Candace Fields, a Ph.D. student studying the population dynamics and geographic population structure of large predators; Carlee Jackson, marine biologist, sea turtle conservationist and shark expert; and Jasmin Graham, who specializes in elasmobranch ecology and evolution — as on-screen talent for this year’s SHARKFEST, as well as consultants for programming and development of shows.
The scientists and sharks have always been and continue to be the stars of SHARKFEST.

Our featured shark experts this year include the following:

Gibbs Kuguru, a Kenyan shark scientist who works with great whites and studies the DNA of sharks
Candace Fields, a Ph.D. student studying the population dynamics and geographic population structure of large predators
Carlee Jackson, a marine biologist, sea turtle conservationist and shark expert who is championing diversity in the world of science
Jasmin Graham specializes in elasmobranch ecology and evolution. She is the project coordinator for the MarSci-LACE project, which is focused on researching and promoting best practices to recruit, support and retain minority students in marine science
Alison Towner is a senior white shark biologist and Ph.D. student examining driving factors of movement in white sharks
 

Dr. Mike Heithaus, the executive dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE) and professor in the department of biological sciences at Florida International University (FIU)
Sara Casareto, a graduate student at Florida International University, working on her doctorate focusing on shark biology and behavior
Melissa Cristina Marquez, a Puerto Rican marine biologist and science communicator studying chondrichthyan fishes, such as great white sharks
Ryan Johnson, a marine biologist and world-famous documentary host

“Camo Sharks is an investigation on what shark skin does and how their melanin behaves. It’s two scientists crafting lofty ideas, making failures, and trying again. Many of the experiments you will see are done for the first time by us, so we had no idea how this was going to turn out, but that’s what makes it so riveting!” said Gibbs Kuguru. “Camo Sharks is just one of the many specials included in this year’s Sharkfest, all of which share fascinating insights about these remarkable creatures and why they need our protection,” he added.
This year’s SHARKFEST will make waves with something for everyone, from shark novices to shark enthusiasts. Highlights from this year’s SHARKFEST lineup include: 
CROC THAT ATE JAWS ENHANCED
Saturday 2 July at 17:15
Around the world, crocs and gators are moving out to sea and deep into shark territory. With reports of clashes on the rise, scientists are sending cameras to investigate what happens when two of the deadliest predators on the planet match bites! Biologist and host Mike Heithaus investigates whether these predators are facing off more often than we realize and who comes out on top when they do.

JAWS VS. BOATS
Saturday 2 July at 18:00
All across YouTube, viral videos abound of great whites and other sharks attacking boats with a ferocity and anger that has never been seen before. The question is, why? Is this simply a case of more people having cameras to video the behavior, or is something else happening? Dr. Mike Heithaus and Ph.D. candidate Sara Casareto set out to investigate what’s causing this clash between sharks and boats.

BABY SHARKS
Saturday 2 July at 18:45
Even the biggest, fastest and fiercest predators start as babies. Baby sharks are cute, but they need to grow up fast because out of more than 500 species of sharks, not one parent sticks around to help raise them. Sharks are found in every ocean across the planet and have evolved in extraordinarily different ways to carry their young and give birth and for baby sharks to thrive.

CAMO SHARKS
Sunday 3 July at 18:00, repeats on 3 July at 20:20 and 4 July at 9:35.
Can sharks change color at will to enhance their predatory abilities? Through groundbreaking experiments, revered shark biologists answer this evolutionary question. Shark scientists Dr. Ryan Johnson and Ph.D. candidate Gibbs Kuguru hope to capture real-time pigmentation changes to understand how these apex ocean predators manipulate their skin’s dermal cells to activate camouflage.

COUNTING JAWS
Sunday 3 July at 18:45
Shark encounters off the coast of California are skyrocketing. Now, a team of researchers is on a mission to investigate a newly discovered white shark hot spot close to popular beaches and determine how many great whites are out there. Their expedition will bring them face-to-face with some of the biggest sharks on the planet.

JAWS INVASION
Saturday 9 July at 18:00, repeat at 20:20
Big and dangerous predators are invading unexpected waters, from golf courses and swimming pools to lakes and backyard keys. Through analyzing user-generated footage, shark experts get to the bottom of how and why sharks seem more willing than ever to meet us on our own turf. In a bizarre twist, people encountering sharks in unexpected places are called to urgent action.

MAUI SHARK MYSTERY
Saturday 9 July at 18:45
Every year tiger sharks gather in big numbers in Maui. What’s the cause? It’s a mystery that’s a decade in the making. Now, a team of fearless shark scientists gets hands-on with one of the ocean’s largest predators to find out. That means free diving, face-to-face and unprotected. But these young women will do whatever it takes to get the data they need to crack the case.

SHARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Sunday 10 July at 18:00
The moon has an impact on animal species around the globe, but there’s never been a connection drawn between the lunar cycle and sharks. One scientist thinks the moon plays an important role in the migration and life cycle of the scalloped hammerhead, and he’s on a mission to see if his hypothesis is true. If there’s a tie between the hammerhead shark and the moon, there could be a tie with other shark species as well ... with a profound impact on both shark science and conservation.

SHARK QUEENS
Sunday 10 July at 18:45
In the animal kingdom, males are often presumed to be the most dominant. But in the ocean, does this presumption hold water? Scientists search for answers to understand if the biggest and baddest sharks of them all are female. From the great white sharks of South Africa to the tiger sharks in the Maldives, the team seeks to uncover the ultimate rulers of the waves.

SHARKS THAT EAT EVERYTHING
Saturday 16 July at 18:00
Dive into the jaw-dropping stories of anyone and anything that’s found themselves prey to the deadliest, toothiest terrors of the sea. The boundless hunger and curiosity of sharks can lead them to chow down on the most unexpected things, such as big game like hippos and crocs or inanimate objects like kayaks, cages and chicken coops.

WORLD’S BIGGEST HAMMERHEAD?
Saturday 16 July at 18:45
Numerous reports of giant great hammerhead sharks, up to twenty feet in length, have put the actual size potential of this species into question. A team of scientists from Florida International University is now on an expedition off the Florida coast to try and find the world’s biggest hammerhead, taking them from the numerous bridges of the Florida Keys to the sharky waters of the Bahamas.

 

SKY SHARKS
Sunday 17 July at 18:00
If you go down to the beach today, you could get a big surprise! Drones are revolutionizing everything that we thought we knew about sharks. And the biggest surprise? That many sharks live closer to our shores than we might like to imagine. It’s time to look behind you; the ocean’s top predator could be much closer than you think!

SHARK SUPERPOWER
Sunday 17 July at 18:45
Two teams of experts go to extraordinary lengths to take shark science into the wild as they investigate two of the most iconic shark superpowers: speed and bite force. In California, the race is on as Andy Casagrande attempts to reveal the top speed of the world’s fastest shark. And in the Bahamas, Brocq Maxey gets much closer than most to investigate the power in a shark’s bite.

GAME OF SHARKS
Saturday 17 July at 19:30
It’s time for sharks to face off in the ultimate species competition with the greatest matchups the ocean has ever seen. In ten nail-biting competitions, we’ll prove once and for all which shark is the MVP of the open sea. The great white is favored, but can it beat the shortfin mako in the 100-meter dash? Or out-jump the thresher shark? Can it keep up with the appetite of the whale shark? An underdog might just swim into first place!

GREAT WHITE VS. TIGER SHARK
Saturday 23 July at 19:35
The two biggest of the BIG THREE — great whites and tiger sharks — are two of the most dangerous predators in the ocean. And they get BIG, up to 20 feet and 18 feet, respectively. But can they grow even larger than that? Where can we find the world’s biggest? Two teams of scientists are diving in to uncover the secrets of these powerful and majestic creatures.

BACKYARD BULL SHARKS
Sunday 24 July at 19:30
Bull sharks are invading in a big way. Their bullish behavior in oceans worldwide has made them famous from coast to coast. The seven seas aren’t enough; they’re taking over brackish waters and rivers too! Warmer waters due to climate change mean bull sharks can expand their range even further … so the more we learn about them now, the better.

SHARKS VS. THE WORLD
Sunday 31 July at 17:15
Ever feel like the world is working against you? Try being a shark! These predators of the deep have some serious beef with just about everyone. Whales, tuna, surfers, swimmers, they’re at odds with them all. In face-off after face-off, sharks prove they are the ULTIMATE survivors.

WHEN SHARKS ATTACK (Six-Episode Series)
Shark attacks seem to be on the rise in North America and beyond! But what’s causing the alarming uptick in human and shark encounters? Scientists investigate first-hand accounts, uncovering clues and details that will unravel the mystery behind the terrifying shark attack spike. The answers will impact beachgoers around the globe.

Part 1 (Carnage in California) – Saturday 2 July at 19:30 (Repeat Saturday 9 July at 17:15)
Los Angeles is home to beautiful beaches and Hollywood blockbusters, but in the Summer of 2007, a dark story emerged from the depths.  Four shark attacks occurred in just four months off the coast of Malibu. With the cause of the spike a mystery, scientists investigate the case and what they discover could impact beachgoers around the world.

Part 2 (Hawaiian Night Fright) – Sunday 3 July at 19:30
The Hawaiian Islands are known as a place of beauty and tranquility. But in 2019, a rare shark emerged from the depths, attacking three swimmers in under five months. With only one other recorded attack from this rare shark species in Hawaii’s history, experts consider all clues to find the cause of the brutal attacks. Can they find the answer before this terror awakens again from the deep?

Part 3 (Space Coast Scare) - Saturday 9 July at 19:35
In 2003 along Florida’s Space Coast, the power of rockets above are rivaled by the terror of the depths down below. Locals and visitors alike are shocked by ten shark attacks in just eight months, more shark attacks than in the entire previous decade. Investigators race to find answers and the cause will shock beachgoers around the globe.

Part 4 (Twice Bitten) - Sunday 10 July at 19:35

Part 5 (Gulf Fear) - Saturday 16 July at 19:35

Part 6 (Paradise in Peril) - Sunday 17 July at 19:35

SHARK ATTACK FILES (Eight-Episode Series)

Part 1 (Food Fight) Saturday 23 July at 18:00
Part 2 (Stealth Hunters) Saturday 23 July at 18:45
Part 3 (Taste for Men) Sunday 24 July at 18:00
Part 4 (City Bites) Sunday 24 July at 18:45
Part 5 (Growing Pains) Saturday 30 July at 18:00
Part 6 (Get Smart) Saturday 30 July at 18:45
Part 7 (Unusual Suspects) Sunday 31 July at 18:00
Part 8 (Wrecked) Sunday 31 July at 18:45

Scientists use cutting-edge technology to investigate startling new theories about the world’s most dramatic shark attacks. Why are sharks drawn to shipwrecks? Are sharks entering urban environments? Are pregnant sharks more likely to kill? Can humans outsmart sharks? Why do sharks prefer to attack men? New footage, survivor accounts and hands-on testing drive us toward stunning conclusions.