DStv customers have spoken… and MultiChoice and M-Net took
note. DStv Premium customers can soon look forward to more fresh series with
fewer movies and series repeats from M-Net.
MultiChoice and M-Net will be making key changes to some of
the M-Net channels to improve DStv customers’ viewing experience.
Supersized M-Net 101
The ever-popular M-Net Edge (channel 102) will be integrated
into M-Net 101 from April 1 2017. This will give customers a supersized channel
with bumper-to-bumper entertainment ranging from the latest shows from M-Net
101 to the edgier entertainment previously on M-Net Edge. Customers can look
forward to an extended prime time on M-Net 101 from 18h00 to midnight every
day. This means fewer repeats on M-Net, which will now be the one destination
for the best and newest shows from the US, alongside some great local shows.
Customers can tune in to sitcom fun at 18h00, followed by
the latest blockbuster international reality shows at 18h30 and top-notch
drama, crime, comedy or action series from 19h30 onwards. Once the little ones
are safely in bed – between 21h30 and midnight – customers can enjoy critically
acclaimed edgier entertainment like Billions
season 2, Magicians season 2; The Leftovers season 3, Bates Motel season 5, Broadchurch season 3, Mad Dogs season 1, Detour season 2 and more.
To top it off, M-Net will pull out all the stops to give customers
great entertainment on Saturdays. The reality show repeats will be dropped on
Saturdays and Sundays, in favour of fresh sitcoms and dramas which will air on
Saturdays from 18h00. Brand new series like cutting-edge medical drama Pure Genius (Augustus Prew, Dermot
Mulroney, and Odette Annable), dark comedy Imposters
(Inbar Lavi, Parker Young and Stephen Bishop) and the epic event limited series
When We Rise (Guy Pearce, Mary-Louise
Parker and Rachel Griffiths) can be seen during prime time on Saturdays.
“The entertainment landscape is changing faster than ever -
we’ve made these changes based on what our customers have told us. We know they
want to see the best new and returning series, and that is exactly what they
will get,” says Group General Manager for M-Net SA, Nkateko Mabaso.
More fresh movies
more often:
M-Net want to show fewer older movies and repeats so DStv
customers can enjoy more fresh and newer movies more often. This is why M-Net
Movies Showcase (channel 107) will be dropped in favour of more themed movie
pop-up channels and movie festivals on existing M-Net movie channels.
“Our pop-up channels are extremely popular,” says Mabaso.
“Viewers love the fact that they can easily find a collection of their
favourite movies packaged under a specific theme on one channel. They enjoyed
the Star Wars and Harry Potter pop-up channels – and we’re
planning several more throughout the year.”
The recently launched M-Net Movies Collection also adds to
the breadth of M-Net’s movie offering. The M-Net Movies Collection comprise
more than 1000 movies and is available on DStv Catch Up Plus, accessible to
customers when they connect their DStv Explora to the internet. The collection
is also accessible on the Catch Up section on DStv Now online and on the app.
DStv Premium customers can choose what movie they would like to watch, when it
suits them best.
DStv Family customers
gets VUZU
There is also good news about fewer repeats for DStv Family
customers. From April, VUZU (channel 116) will move into their family of
channels. VUZU will replace M-Net Family (channel 162) which has not performed
as well as expected. VUZU carries many of the popular family and celebrity reality
shows that our DStv Family customers enjoy.
Reset your recordings
Leading up to the integration of M-Net Edge and M-Net 101,
DStv Premium customers can enjoy two, three or four back-to-back episodes of
their favourite shows in the next couple of weeks.
Customers with Exploras and PVRs are reminded to reset their
recordings as their favourite shows find their new home on M-Net 101. These
shows include Elementary, Major Crimes
and Grimm, as well as Express from
the US shows Crashing, Girls, Homeland, Last
Week Tonight with John Oliver and Lucifer.
Remember to also keep an eye on the Catch Up calendar available on DStv.com.
For the latest information regarding these changes consult
your on-screen TV guide, find the online schedules at MNet.tv or DStv.com, or
the TV Guide on the DStv Now app.
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