Digital First: BBC News To Replace BBC World News Around The World

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This past week, BBC Studios Director General Tim Dave unveiled plans to become a digital first platform by doing so they'll be riding consumers in the UK and global of brands like CBBC (basically CBeebies for older children) and the free-to-air channel BBC Four serving up arts and documentary.

This trend has been common with The Walt Disney Company post the pandemic which has closed several channels internationally as the consumer base for Disney+ rises so BBC Studios is basically following a pattern in order to boost their streaming endeavours.

 

After 27 years on air, sources reveal that aside from BBC Four and CBBC even BBC World News will put to sleep and referred to as BBC News dropping World from the name and continuing its commitment to audiences in the UK and international.

 

BBC Studios will reinvest £500 million to make the BBC digital-led and the 24-hour TV news channel. Of course, a timeframe for the switch to BBC News has yet to be confirmed but by hunch probably before BBC closes any more channels or the end of 2022/3.

Compared to CBBC, I'm sure not a lot of people are expecting as big of a change from BBC News. Yes, consumers will be losing their jobs so if anything BBC News will likely be a mashup of its core counterparts.

After 23 Years, PBS Kids Changes Its On Air Look Likely Streamlining

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PBS Kids is educational brand owned by the Public Broadcasting Service which caters to children aged 3 to 9 years with a mixture of animation and live-action to help improve on their maths, literacy and other curriculum based activities.

For almost 23 years, PBS Kids had been going green featuring sibling duo Dash and Dot (which were part of the PBS Kids logo) before getting less screentime and ultimately replaced with twin siblings Dee and Del. Prior to that there was Hooper a pet pig for their defunct preschool block.

 
 

Through several bumpers and on-screen ads you'd see these characters goofing off within couch cushions or doing some site seeing or exploration within a fish bowl but all that's about to change.

 

As seen across several media outlets, PBS Kids is retiring their logo with it the mascots Dee, Del and when available Dot for something bland, simple and other people's terms boring. This change is likely due to PBS's current logo which was unveiled in 2019 during their 50th anniversary.

The intention for that logo was to better suit it for a digital platform and the likely reason for the change with PBS Kids was part of an realignment strategy as the kids brand had been digital since the revival of their 24 hour service.

 
 

No on screen graphics have been provided during the time of publishing but from the looks of the main PBS brand. I'm not expecting any mascots but more of what's seen on other brands like Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon.

The change will take some getting use to but the important thing is we're still getting a PBS Kids which is not joining other brands that are shutting their doors on cable but working as a multimedia outlet which helps strengthen the variety for this audience.

Roundups #61: Explore The Island Of Huttsgalor On DreamWorks Channel Africa, Universal TV Africa's Upcoming Series Fantasy Island Gets Season 2 Renewal And WildEarth Celebrates Father's Day With A Trip To The Animal Kingdom

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DreamWorks Jr. launching new series

Amidst the launch on DStv, DreamWorks Channel unveiled a bunch of content that wasn't part of the channel's lineup as seen during its run on StarTimes. It looks like part of this content is starting to resurface as DreamWorks Channel picked by the second prequel to DreamWorks Dragons titled Rescue Riders.

The series follows Dak and Leyla, human twins raised by dragons who have developed, as a result, a unique ability to directly communicate with them, helping and rescuing dragons and the people of the town Huttsgalor.

DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders will likely debut by August which concides with the debut of another original series, George Of The Jungle.

 

Universal acquired rights to this FOX drama

Set in a luxury resort that aims to fulfil its guest's every fantasy. Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez) who sets aside her ambitions and true love to run the family business. The series also stars Kiara Barnes and John Gabriel Rodriguez.

Last year, the series was renewed for a second season by American network FOX which is set for debut by fall 2022 which coincides with the launch of the first season on Universal TV.

WildEarth continues its exploration into the wilderness

 

Hyena Hullabaloo
“ A week long celebration of hyenas”
13th to 18th June 2022

Long misunderstood as dim-witted, gluttonous scavengers, the hyena, over the years has had a “serious PR crisis on its paws. Here at WildEarth, our beloved Djuma Clan have allowed us a chance to set the record straight. So now it's time to honor this critical animal and join our hyena Hullabaloo. Trishala Naidu, a naturalist and self confessed hyena lover, will be leading the celebrations culminating in a chance to name Ribbons new cubs and win some hyena merchandise.

 

Wild Dads
“A week-long celebration of fathers in the animal kingdom.”
19th to 24th June 2022

As we prepare to sing paternal praises this Father’s Day, let us not forget the Dads in the animal kingdom. Unfortunately, when it comes to paternal instincts, there are more than a couple of lousy dads in nature. Most are programmed to produce as many heirs as possible but their role as protectors are beyond important. In aid of fathers day this year, we are going to look at all males in the wild and the critical part that they play. Join us for a week of fun as we celebrate the wild men of the bush.

Insidus Content Roundups #5: Disney Prepping Roman To The Rescue And More Big City Greens, Earthworm Jim TV Series Is In Development (APK Game Available Inside) And Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go! Coming Soon To Boomerang MENA And Likely Africa - UPDATED

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Roman to the Rescue from The Dodo and Group Nine Studios will bow next month on Disney XD and Hulu.

Animal-focused entertainment brand The Dodo is pushing deeper into family-friendly TV programming with the upcoming launch of Roman to the Rescue, a new original live-action series that has been picked up by Disney XD.

Co-produced by The Dodo, Group Nine Studios (Dodo parentco Group Nine Media’s production division) and Nomadica Films, the series tags along with 10-year-old animal rescuer Roman McConn as he teams up with influencers and Disney Channel talent to find forever homes for 17 loveable shelter dogs.

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Roman to the Rescue will premiere February 12 on Disney XD and the Disney-owned streamer Hulu on February 16 in the United States.

Big City Greens Plants Fourth Season And Musical Movie Orders At Disney Channel & Disney+

Big City Greens has been renewed for a fourth season ahead of the Season 3 debut on Disney Channel, the show has been described as Disney Channel’s No #1 Hit Animated Series since it’s debut on 2018 beating the likes of DuckTales 2017, Big Hero 6 The Series, Amphibia, The Owl House and The Ghost And Molly McGee.

Big City Greens Season 4 will contain the 100th episode of the series and it has become the fourth original Disney Channel Animated series in making through 4 seasons joining Kim Possible, Phineas And Ferb and Star Vs The Forces Of Evil.

Disney+ has ordered Big City Greens The Movie, a original animated musical film based on the series becoming the 6th animated Disney Channel Original Movie joining Kim Possible: So The Drama, The Proud Family Movie, Leroy and Stitch, Phineas And Ferb The Movie Across The Second Dimension & Tangled Before Ever After.

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A new Earthworm Jim animated series is in development

The project hails from Interplay Entertainment Corp., which owns the rights to the “Earthworm Jim” games. Interplay has partnered with APA to bring the project to television.

Like the games, the series would follow the adventures of the titular Jim, a worm in a futuristic robotic suit who fights evildoers. The series will also bring in new characters as they navigate the galaxy, where each planet is home to a race of anthropomorphic animals. Jim’s ultimate quest is to find his true home among the stars: a near-mythical planet called Earth.


The first “Earthworm Jim” game was released on Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo in 1994. You can find the game through the link: click here

Thomas the tank engine sails to Europe

In October 2021, it was announced WarnerMedia EMEA acquired rights to Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go! which serves as a reboot to the Thomas And Friends franchise. As seen in other countries, the beloved tank engine is airing on various Boomerang and Cartoonitos.

WarnerMedia EMEA never specified which brand will air the show amidst the relaunch of Cartoonito and here's the thing. WarnerMedia picked up several preschool content and even specified who gets what but not for this series.

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Honestly, I believe the show will air on Boomerang presumably in March and thereafter the channel will rebrand into Cartoonito. There's a lot of signs indicating a possible rebrand 1) Dino Ranch debuted last month 2) WarnerMedia picked up several preschool shows for the channel and 3) a lot of programming on the channel can be seen on Cartoonito in Latin America and Italy.

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Roundups #60: George Of The Jungle Coming Soon To DreamWorks Africa, Season Finale Alert For Star Life Plus New Series Unspoken Bonds And Musiekpaniek Returns For The Seventh Season On VIA

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Watch out for that tree

This animated series spreads its wings or in jungle terms branch mighty fast, from SABC 3 to eToonz which are locals to well renowned brand like DreamWorks home to award-winning content. The King Of The Jungle holds a huge responsibility on his hands.

Inspired by the story of Tarzan, George Of The Jungle follows the adventures of the jungle dweller and his friends Ape and Magnolia, female companion Ursula and pet bird and elephant Tookie and Chep.

 

Until further notice: eToonz is expected to cease transmission on the DStv platform by the end of June as MultiChoice couldn't reach an agreement with eMedia that took them to court regarding the channel alongside eMovies, eMovies Extra and eExtra.

Star Life launching another remake

During the week, it was reported that My Desire a spinoff to This Is Love is coming to Star Life within the next month but from sources statements it looks like that won't be only new series joining the lineup.

Apparently the Hindi adaptation of Star Jalsha's Sanjher Baati titled Unspoken Bonds (Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha) starring Vijayendra Kumeria, Richa Rathore and Narayani Shastri is set to replace A New Life from June 13th.

Here's a short description about the show:

 
 

The story begins with Darsh Rawal receiving an award for his photographic skills at an event in Paris. Despite being deprived of his eyesight, Darsh possesses amazing photography skills. He can sense and visualize the complete world through his mind, and never lets his disability bring him down. But soon, his mother Rajvi becomes concerned about his marriage. Elsewhere in Dwarka, Nandini Rawal prepares for her sister Bansuri's marriage but is caught in a storm near the sea harbor. Darsh risks his life and saves Nandini.

Musiekpaniek gets another season

Musiekpaniek is a fun-filled game show in which a local musician and their superfans join our presenter in studio to test their music trivia. Hosted by Carla Mackenzie.

Season 7 is expected to air from 20:00 from 1st July.

 

In other developments, MultiChoice delayed the launch of the rumoured VIA duplicate while eMedia will be rolling out the second season of Die Kontrak which serves as a competitor to Musiekpaniek.

Goodbye StarSat, Hello IWant TFC

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StarSat has been going through somewhat of a phase since the pandemic which cost them several premium international channels such as FOX, Discovery Family, DreamWorks Channel, Smile, The Smithsonian Channel, Love Nature and that list will keep going on.

Just like every other pay-tv operator, they're trying to adapt and survive on top of all these hurdles. While some other brand opts to local dramas and sports, StarSat on the other hand helps promote smaller brands but the one thing that keeps viewers going is telenovelas primarily Phillipine.

If there's one thing that the platform doesn't disappoint on then its definitely Phillipine dramas. Some of the titles viewers would have come across include Love Thy Woman, Sharpshooter (Asintado), Bridges Of Love, The Heiress (Kadenang Ginto) and the popular cop drama, Brothers.

 
 

What the 6 mentioned series have in common is Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (ABS-CBN).

A Philippine network (composed of television through free-to-air terrestrial, cable or satellite, radio and new media through "streaming media, internet or online") and syndication, program distributor, and production company (operating primarily under the name ABS-CBN Entertainment) that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under the Lopez Group.

It's basically the home of all their Phillipine catalogue but what's interesting about is the streaming alternative (as seen in previous paragraph under "streaming...online").

 
 

Pay-tv platforms have a tendency of sourcing out third party content some of which come with their very own streaming hub. There's several where you'd probably need VPN if you want but with IWantTFC that's where it all changes.

iWant TFC an over-the-top content platform and production company owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation. iWant TFC offers live video streamings from various sources including media made for the Kapamilya Channel, The Filipino Channel, ANC, and TeleRadyo and on-demand contents of ABS-CBN on various platform basically StarSat's entire Phillipine catalogue.

There's a lot to love about IWant TFC, firstly you can browse over 10000 hours of programming and you're not only getting dramas from this platform but getting to invest in their culture with a selection docu-series and reality shows and if that's not enough there's even sitcoms and movies.

 

Hate monthly fees no worries you can get a free package where you can browse a selected amount of shows but if you're feeling bored there's always a premium package for as little as R135p/m where you can get full access to the latest content.

You can access the content on their website or download the app on iOS, Google Play Store, Roku or selected brands of Smart TVs. Just signup with your email address and mobile number and let IWant TFC keep you on the edge of your seat.

Roundups #59: Preschool Scooby-Doo Coming Soon To Cartoonito, Michael K. Williams Launches A Documentary On eXposed And Doodsondes Returning For A Fourth Season On e.tv

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Scooby is coming to Cartoonito

A Scooby-Doo series is in the works for the younger audience! HBO Max and Cartoon Network are developing the first-ever preschool series as part of the franchise – Scooby-Doo! And the Mystery Pups! It will also be a part of Cartoonito’s preschool block in 2024.

Scooby Doo and the gang have been entertaining children for years, but never a series for ones so young. So this is an exciting addition for parents and the network alike!

 
 

What can you expect from the series? It will follow Scooby and Shaggy as camp counselors who don’t know much about canoes and archery. But, they’re pros at solving a mystery! Their summer will be filled with nature hikes and fireside ghost stories, but the duo will also share their love for chasing clues with three young camper pups destined to become their own preschool version of Mystery Incorporated.

Black Market is coming to eXposed

During the month, Vice TV solidified their agreement with eMedia Investments which would see several shows such as Dark Side Of The Ring, Most Expensivest and F*** That's Delicious made available to the male centric, eXposed channel on Openview.

Also part of the agreement includes the new documentary series Black Marker which follows actor Michael K. Williams as he meets society's outcasts in an unflinching look into the lives of the people who work in underworld economies.

 
 

The first season of Black Market airs Thursdays at 8pm on eXposed from 2nd June. A day prior to the launch, eExtra will be rolling out a Turkish drama currently seen on eVOD through the Kuiertyd block, Die Binnekring.

Doodsondes S4 has a release date

As mentioned by several eMedia sources, the popular drama Doodsondes is making a comeback but from what's seen it won't be on eExtra as initially stated but on e.tv as a replacement to Droomvelore which ends in August.

 

In the new season, Halit's regaining his former power was welcomed with joy by everyone and the Argun family returned to their old order. Halit's goal is to regain Yildiz, who supported him a lot in his difficult days, and to remarry with her. However, Yildiz is confused because of Kerim and she doesn't know what to do. She has to make the right decision quickly.

Although, eMedia is being hush hush on a date Doodsondes will likely air from 23rd August. Good news for DStv customers, it's on the main channel and not eExtra which is set to go off air until further notice.

Superhero Sprinter Galore Is Back For More Adventures Alongside Some New Animal Buddies On Da Vinci Kids Africa - June 2022 Highlights

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Kids Programmes
Baby Animals — PREMIERE 
7 x 30 mins
From June 18th – Saturdays & Sundays 16:40
Meet the world’s tiniest, cutest baby animals and see how they travel the road from birth to adolescence and adulthood. From building strong family ties to learning how to escape predators, these little creatures explore the world around them all day long.

Superhero Sprinter Galore — NEW SEASON
26 x 5 mins
From June 23rd – Every day 08:05
Welcome to the planet of Bhilka, where Superhero Sprinter Galore uses the newfound knowledge from his life on Earth to solve daily problems and help his fellow citizens. And just like all superheroes, Sprinter also has a rival who hates all his innovations.

Continuing kids programmes include Briko — Fridays 15:45, Gaming Show (In My Parents’ Garage) — Wednesdays & Thursdays 16:05 and The Deep — Saturdays & Sundays 10:30.

 
 

Monthly Special
Level Up Your Learning
Sunday, June 12th from 13:00 to 15:45
13:00When I Grow Up — Robotics Engineer
Mikaela meets Allison, a robotics engineer who shows her the future of robots. In the engineering shop she discovers all the things you need to design a robot. Together they create a robot to help Mikaela with her filming.

13:10When I Grow Up — Motion Capture Manager
Mikaela visits a video game company to meet Michelle and learn about motion capture. She creates a storyboard about a dancing robot named Judge. Then they use motion capture to turn Mikaela's movements into dance moves for Judge.

13:20When I Grow Up — Ice Cream Maker
Mikaela visits a giant ice-cream factory and meets Keith, a food technician. He shows her how ice cream is made and helps her create her very own Ooey Gooey Marshmallow flavour.

13:35Search it Up! — Help! I’m Lost Online!
A lot like the world outside, not everywhere on the Internet is “nice and just right for you.” If you find yourself in an upsetting situation, it’s important to stop and ask a trusted adult for help.

13:40Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch — The Mexican Party
Matilda and her family plan a Mexican party. They build a piñata with a difference to surprise their father. Matilda prepares tacos, spiked corn with cheese coriander and lime, and chocolatey churros.

13:55Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch — The Sea Lion Rescue
Matilda and her family go to the Californian Wildlife Centre to learn about rescuing sick sea lions and how to make them better. Matilda bakes and sells delicious cakes and biscuits to raise money for the centre.

 
 

14:15Animal Embassy — Limp Penguin
Annabelle, the king penguin, is displaying some worrying symptoms. She’s waving her head about skywards and Jorge is concerned she may have some neurological problems. Will Annabelle rejoin her friends on the great, icy mound at Loro Parque ever again?

14:35Animal Embassy — Frederica the Turtle
Federica, the turtle, has arrived from Italy after a run-in with a container ship. Loro Parque has offered to be her ‘forever home’, but how will she go sharing her new digs with others? Esmeralda, the iguana, has a lumpy belly and Jorge, the vet, is worried.

15:00The Dream Job — Hello
Six children from a broad range of backgrounds work at ‘Hello!’, one of Britain’s most popular celebrity magazines. They’ll run a VIP event, stage a photoshoot and cover a royal engagement. They must turn these assignments into feature articles ready for publication.

Sunday, June 19th from 13:00 to 15:45
13:00When I Grow Up — Google Software Engineer
Mikaela goes to the Google headquarters and meets Melissa, a computer scientist. She discovers what software engineers do and finds out that at Google they work in teams. She learns how to write her first piece of code and creates an app to help clean her room.

13:10When I Grow Up — Forensics Investigator
Mikaela goes to the police forensics unit on her search for a sandwich thief and gets tips from investigators Rhonda and Lawrence. She discovers that fingerprints can be analysed using magnetic powder, chemicals and laser.

13:20When I Grow Up — Meteorologist
Mikaela meets meteorologist Ross to discover the science behind weather predictions and how to deliver the forecast on TV. She learns that meteorologists use lots of different equipment, including satellites, thermometers and anemometers.

13:35Search it Up! — Hey! Time’s Up Gran!
Respect and kindness are a big part of screentime and finding the right balance with technology is something adults need to be aware of just as much as kids.

13:40Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch — The Birthday
Matilda and her siblings prepare a surprise birthday breakfast for their mother – smiley faced pancakes with blueberries, bacon and maple syrup. Later, Matilda cooks a noodle dish and a very special birthday cake. 

 

13:55Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch — The Last Days of Summer
Matilda and her family throw a party at their home in London. Matilda is in charge of the party food – sausage sandwiches and popcorn cakes. When their friends arrive, they play a game with a watermelon.

14:15Animal Embassy — A Day in the Life of Rafa
Meet the Loro Parque Foundation Scientific Director - Rafa, also known as the ‘Birdman of Loro Parque’. He wears the badge with pride and every day he surrounds himself with all things ornithological - from parrots and puffins to penguins.

14:35Animal Embassy — Gorilla Foot
Ubongo, the gorilla, has a massive cut on his foot. But how do you treat a 400-pound gorilla with a sore foot? And have you ever seen a sloth take a shower? Hugo, the sloth, will draw back the shower curtain and reveal all.

15:00The Dream Job — Montezuma
Six children work for a week at Montezuma’s - an artisan chocolate business. The kids must design a brand-new box of truffles for Father’s Day and try to sell them to a major retailer.  It’s a challenge they can only accomplish by working as a team.

Sunday, June 26th from 13:00 to 15:45
13:00When I Grow Up — Chocolate Maker
Mikaela meets chocolate-maker Samantha. She discovers that delicious chocolate starts with great cocoa beans. She learns about how the bean grows, how you can tell it’s a good bean, and why it is roasted before being turned into a chocolate bar.

13:10When I Grow Up — Veterinarian
Mikaela finds out what it's like to be a vet when she brings her dog Patty to an animal hospital and meets Dr Andrea. She learns that cats and dogs have different health problems, and she practises suturing on a banana.

13:20When I Grow Up — YouTube Studio
Mikaela travels to the YouTube headquarters to meet studio manager Mark. He shows her how to help YouTubers make better videos. He gives tips on lighting, writing, performing and editing, and his top tip is to be yourself when making videos.

13:30Search it Up! — My Pop Star Disaster
What you think is shared privately may not always be under your control - information can spread extremely quickly online, so take care if you share.

 

13:40Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch — The Sunday Lunch
Matilda cooks Britain’s favourite Sunday meal for her family – a classic Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding and gravy. But not everyone is in agreement about the best vegetables to serve.

13:55Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch — The Hospital Challenge
Matilda and her family visit a hospital and help the patients find ways to beat boredom. She makes popcorn and an edible message board. They all play a silly cheesy puff challenge, and she plays a trick on the nurses with ice cream.

14:15Animal Embassy — Panda and Macaw
Posse, the red panda, and Santiago, the saki, have been having issues with their teeth and the dentist brought his big pliers! Ever heard the tale of how the blue-throated macaw parrot was saved from extinction and started a new fashion trend in the process?

 

14:35Animal Embassy — Orca Baby
Morgan, the deaf orca, is about to give birth to her very first calf. The stakes are high, and the staff at Loro Parque are holding their collective breath as the scene is set for the greatest natural phenomenon in the zoo’s history.

15:00The Dream Job — Hunters
Six kids work for a week at the head office of Hunters Estate agents in York.  The kids’ responsibilities include running the Harrogate branch for an afternoon, marketing two new properties, running an open house and negotiating a six-figure property deal.

Early Morning with Da Vinci
Every day from 06:00
06:00The Treehouse Stories
06:10Do You Know?
06:30Siesta Z
06:45 Mily Miss Questions
06:55Marvellous Makes
07:00PinCode
07:20Darwin & Newts
07:35Addison
07:50 Doki
08:05Wild Kratts
08:30Kosmix
08:40The Fixies
08:50Superhero Sprinter Galore

Roundups #58: #FreeMaoMao As Cartoon Network Withhelds The Second Season, BBC Lifestyle Is Coming To Cape Town And Die Binnekring Makes Its Linear Debut On eExtra

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Mao Mao needs your help

Mao Mao: Heroes Of Pure Heart centers on the title character, Mao Mao, a daring cat who has high intentions for action and adventure. who stumbles upon a town called Pure Heart Valley with his co-hero Badgerclops, a cyborg-armed badger, and meets Adorabat, a cute little bat. Together, the three go on adventures to protect their citizens of Pure Heart Valley from the forces of evil while they find a way to fix the Ruby Pure Heart to its original state.

The show made its debut on Cartoon Network by mid 2019 and was renewed for a second season a year from that period. For almost two years, there's been no MaoMao not even a single rerun leading some to speculate the potential demise of the series.

 

According to sources, Cartoon Network is withholding the new season of Mao Mao. A user asked the creator when the awaited second season will be released and the creator responded to say "Ask Cartoon Network". Since then several fans of the show insert the hashtag #FreeMaoMao in an attempt to free it from captivity.

Listing Cape Town coming soon to BBC Lifestyle

Take a glimpse inside Cape Town’s most luxurious homes, from farms in Franschhoek to sublime sunsets in Fresnaye, the Listing series returns with five new agents in the affluent suburbs of Cape Town.

Following the success of Listing Jozi in 2021, viewers can look forward to Listing Cape Town, the second season of the hit property-themed reality TV show, from 1 June 2022 . Listing Cape Town will join BBC’s local line-up on Wednesdays at 20h00 on BBC Lifestyle, DStv channel 174.

 

This season will take viewers into homes across the Atlantic Seaboard, Green Point, Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, De Waterkant, Cape Town City, Bishopscourt as well as inland properties in and around Franschhoek, Val de Vie and Pearl Valley. From manicured stud farms in and around the Cape winelands, to breath-taking beach bungalows, Listing Cape Town will feature some of the Mother City’s most opulent and over the top properties ranging from R15 million to R280 million in value.

More eVOD for Openview consumers

Amidst the news of a pay-tv competitor for eExtra's Kuiertyd block, we can now confirm that the action series Die Binnekring which began streaming on eMedia's streaming service eVOD earlier in the year will make way to eExtra replacing Die Put on weekdays from June 1st at 20:30.

 

Die Binnekring brings two young people from different places as they stand side by side and fight against a conspiracy. They bring to account old notebooks, dirty cases, big and small lies. They also face a mysterious danger known as Halka.

Until further notice: eExtra is expected to cease transmission on the DStv platform by the end of June as MultiChoice couldn't reach an agreement with eMedia that took them to court regarding the channel alongside eToonz, eMovies and eMovies Extra.