M-Net and M-Net Series bringing new shows “hot off the heels” of the U.S. premieres

In their continued effort to bring viewers nothing but the best and exclusive entertainment, M-Net (channel 101 on DStv) and sister channel M-Net Series (channel 114 on DStv) are proud to announce that they will be enhancing this experience by bringing viewers some brand new shows and familiar favourites within days of the U.S. premiere!

This exciting new development on the schedules means that M-Net and M-Net Series are hot off the heels of the U.S. premiere of some very exciting shows, adding an exciting new dimension to the way in which shows have previously been scheduled. Now, viewers will be brought that much closer to being part of the global conversation with some of the hottest series currently produced in the U.S. M-Net and M-Net Series have started with a select few, carefully chosen titles, and will be adding even more hit shows to this new form of line-up as the months progress.

“We are very excited to be bringing series to the African public so close to the U.S. air dates, it’s wonderful to not only bring fantastic content to our subscribers first but also to bring it to them as soon as possible. We would love our subscribers to join us in this new part of the journey with all its interesting challenges, as we continually strive to make the television viewing experience more and more magical” says Theo Erasmus, Channel Director – General Entertainment Channels.

NB – The format below is Channel; Series; U.S. Broadcast date and Africa Broadcast date

1. M-Net Series Ellen X Monday, September 10, 2012 Started in Africa Monday, September 17, 2012
2. M-Net Series Boardwalk Empire III Sunday, September 16, 2012 Started in Africa Tuesday, September 25, 2012
3. M-Net Series Revolution I Monday, September 17, 2012 Started in Africa Thursday, September 27, 2012
4. M-Net Partners Monday, September 24, 2012 Started in Africa Friday, October 05, 2012
5. M-Net Homeland II Sunday, September 30, 2012 Starts in Africa Wednesday, October 24, 2012
6. M-Net Series Gossip Girl VI Monday, October 08, 2012 Starts in Africa Saturday, October 20, 2012
7. M-Net Arrow I Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Starts in Africa Friday, October 19, 2012
8. M-Net Series American Horror Story II Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Starts in Africa Friday, October 26, 2012
9. M-Net Touch II (To Be Advised)

So look out for all marketing communication, on air and on social platforms with the tag line “Hot off the heels of the U.S. premiere” so that you stay abreast of which shows will be so close to the air date in the U.S. that you will not want to miss out on all the action.

Becoming part of the global television landscape, and staying on the pulse of all fresh and new content presents some challenges and will mean that our viewers have to familiarise themselves with a new way of watching television. Here are some of the new events that viewers will have to familiarise themselves with:

* When the production of the series goes on hiatus (on a break) this simply means that M-Net and M-Net Series will have to go on a break and will find a filler/special to replace the series until production returns in the U.S.
* If and when there is a special broadcast in the U.S. (e.g Presidential address or the Superbowl) and the U.S. network decides not to air an episode that week, it means M-Net and M-Net Series will follow suit and will not air the episode. A filler/special will replace the episode on air.
* If the distributors decide to stop the production in the middle and write off any additional episodes on air because the series does not have strong ratings in the U.S., the channels will have to do the same.

What viewers can do to stay abreast of any changes:

* Follow talkmedia Nigeria on twitter: @talkmediang.
– Like our Facebook page: Talkmedia Nigeria.
* Remember to update your PVR recordings with new information

In light of all of the above please note that NCIS: Los Angeles was originally scheduled to start “hot off the heels” of the U.S. on Saturday, 13 October at 10:30pm WAT. Unfortunately, M-Net received the running order from the distributor, the U.S. will be taking numerous breaks in transmission of the show which they would like to avoid. In light of this, the channel has decided to move out the series to start at a later date (February 2013) as opposed to having long breaks in between the episodes. Whilst this will be the norm of playing shows “hot off the heels” of the U.S., this particular show would have been riddled with far too many breaks.

The channel apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Enjoy your viewing