Broadcasting
M-Net Movies to Launch ‘Hollywood’s Sexiest’ & ‘Lethal Legends’ Pop-Up Channels in September
Following the double launch of the AfroCinema and Fast and Furious pop-up channels in May 2021, M-Net Movies is yet again gearing up to launch two new pop-up channels, Hollywood’s Sexiest and Lethal Legends on Friday, 24 September 2021.
M-Net Movies Hollywood’s Sexiest pop-up channel is dedicated to the talented movie stars that mesmerise us with their amazing physique and stunning looks. The exciting pop-up channel will show films led by the most attractive actors and actors who have achieved fame in Hollywood – both past and present.
The pop-up channel will be on DStv channel 111 and available to DStv Premium subscribers daily from 3pm until after midnight. The channel’s end date will be on Sunday, 10 October 2021.
Viewers can expect a must-see movie selection, showing the most sizzling and memorable scenes starring Hollywood’s hottest stars – from Leonardo DiCaprio to Channing Tatum and from Halle Berry and Julia Roberts. Popular titles include Pretty Woman, Magic Mike XXL, Titanic, and After We Collided.
Alongside it, the M-Net Movies Lethal Legends pop-up channel celebrates the greatest action stars of the ’80s and ’90s. On DStv channel 113, the action-packed channel will bring thrilling blockbusters from Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, and Michael Dudikoff. They are legendary martial arts performers known for their no-nonsense personality, which has helped them carve out a name for themselves in the action genre, particularly in South Africa, where they are referred to as “starring,” a term that means “action hero.”
There will be exciting battle scenes, epic chases, fierce gunfights, and massive explosions, with the movies scheduled according to one of the following themes at peak times of 5pm to 7pm: Martial Arts; Cops, Spies, and Agents; Soldiers on a Mission; and Revenge. Viewers can look forward to titles such as Bloodsport, Hard to Kill, Death Warrant, Invasion USA, and Platoon Leader.
The channel is open to DStv packages from Premium to Compact and will run from 9am to 11pm every day until Sunday, 3 October 2021.
The pop-up channels will be available on DStv Catch Up; Hollywood’s Sexiest will be on DStv Catch up until Wednesday, 10 November 2021, while Lethal Legends will be available until Wednesday, 3 November 2021.
Viewers can also watch both pop-up channels on the go with the DStv App using their laptop, tablet, or Mobile phone. The app is available on the Apple and Google Play store.
Visit www.dstvafrica.com to subscribe or upgrade and join the conversation on the official M-Net Facebook page using #MMSexiest and #MMLethalLegends.
Broadcasting
Northern Broadcasters Sue Arewa 24, 7 Others over Licensing
Board of Trustees of the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) has filed a lawsuit against the broadcast company Arewa 24 Limited and seven other entities, alleging they are operating without proper licenses.
The case, set for hearing before Justice Omotosho at the Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), lists the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC), MIPAN, MultiChoice, StarTimes, and ADVAN as defendants.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, chairman of the NBMOA Board of Trustees, highlighted concerns that the unlicensed operations of the defendants pose a threat to Nigeria’s established legal and competitive media landscape, impacting media owners and audiences nationwide.
Ramalan stated, “Our objective is to ensure a fair, regulated media environment in line with established broadcasting standards, while maintaining a commitment to the rule of law.”
The NBMOA affirmed its commitment to lawful broadcasting standards and noted that it would refrain from further public comments until the legal proceedings are concluded to respect the judicial process.
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s broadcasting industry are closely watching the case, as its outcome could have significant implications for media regulation and licensing across the country
Broadcasting
Fire Razes 3 Radio Stations in Abia
Three radio stations lost their electronic broadcasting equipment worth millions on Saturday night in Aba, Abia state, when they were gutted by fire.
The affected radio stations were Enyimba 94.3 FM, Rose 101.9 FM and Legend 98.3 FM which were all located in the same building located o on the PZ axis of Aba-Owerri Road.
But for the intervention of the officials of the Abia State Fire Service, the fire may have spread to other buildings within the vicinity.
No life was lost in the raging inferno.
According to The Nation, a personnel of the Abia State Fire Service, who pleaded anonymity, called on owners of big factories and companies to procure fire extinguishers and hydrants to help assist manage and attack fire during such incident.
Broadcasting
Ngozi Anyaegbunam, Veteran Journalist, Dies At 67
Dr. Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam, veteran journalist and author, has passed on. She was aged 67.
A statement by Rocky C. Agbese, the deceased’s family signed by her son, said she died after a brief illness.
“With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the untimely death of Dr Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam after a brief illness,” Agbese said.
He described the deceased as a trailblazing journalist who had editorial stints with Champion Newspaper at its pioneer female editor and later with the Daily Times where she authored the book titled, ‘Waziri Ibrahim: Politics Without Bitterness’.
“Subsequent to these, she became a full-time media management consultant to numerous blue chip companies,” the statement said.
She held the distinction of being a female print media journalist to interview two sitting Nigerian Presidents – Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari.
The statement further described her as a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, noting that, “Auntie Ngozi will be sorely missed by all who came across her and were impacted by her larger than life presence. Rest in Peace till we meet to part no more.”
The statement added that funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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