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Written by TVSA Team from the blog News on 11 Sep 2014
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M-Net and MultiChoice lift the lid on new DStv Premium channels
 
M-Net and MultiChoice today revealed the names of the two high-end television channels that will hit our screens this October. These out-of-the-ordinary additions to DStv’s Premium package will be called M-Net Edge and VUZU AMP.
 
Switched-on, trendy viewers who currently enjoy VUZU, will be able to dive into the coolness and amplified experience of VUZU AMP for the first time on Tuesday, 13 October at 17:00. Channel 114 on DStv will be the home of this amplified VUZU channel featuring local and international content in HD for DStv Premium customers.
 
Then, on Tuesday, 20 October at 19:00, M-Net Edge will move into channel 102 as the thought provoking, more irreverent home to award winning television. It will be a companion to flagship channel M-Net 101, known for its blockbuster glitz and glamour.
 
Due to the age restrictions linked to the programming on M-Net Edge, the channel will be on air for eleven hours only - from 18:00 in the evening until 5:00 the next morning.
 
“M-Net Edge and VUZU AMP are taking the curation of top-notch premium television content to an exciting next level,” says Yolisa Phahle, M-Net CEO: South Africa. "These two contrasting entertainment channels have been created to make it easier for viewers to find out what to watch, where to watch it and at what time.  As there is now more choice than ever, it is important to create channels that are clearly positioned, allowing viewers to find what they feel like as fast aspossible. Both channels will schedule a combination of first-run programming and iconic shows with schedules designed to correlate with the latest worldwide viewing trends.”
 
The revolutionary M-Net Edge line-up will feature the most critically acclaimed cult-craze series from Hollywood – the kind of risqué shows you would prefer not to watch with the entire family. On the October schedule, for example, you will find the eagerly awaited Emmy award-winning comedy-drama Orange is the New Black. Among the other big attractions are the brand new series Masters of Sex and Satisfaction, as well as new seasons of The Americans, Defiance and American Horror Story. 
 
M-Net Edge viewers can also indulge in iconic series every day of the week and there will also be binge viewing opportunities on weekends and early evening double bills, where thepreviously screened episode of a series will lead into a not-been-seen episode. The popular series Sleepy Hollow will receive this treatment.
 
VUZU AMP will kick off its mission to be the antidote to average with The Flash, which means that the channel will boast “Express from the US” titles. The show will premiere in the US on 7 October and will make its South African debut shortly thereafter on VUZU Amp. Already earning a huge amount of attention in global TV-land, The Flash is based on the DC Comics character Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter - and is a spin-off of Arrow.
 
At the time of its launch VUZU AMP will also host many season premieres of hugely popular television series, among them The Vampire Diaries, Devious Maids, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, So You Think You Can Dance and Pretty Little Liars. New homegrown programmes have also been commissioned for the future and the channel will hit the refresh button for well-known VUZU shows like V Entertainment10 over 10, and Dineo’s Diary.
 
To make way for these two unprecedented channels, the current M-Net Series Showcase and M-Net Series Reality channels on DStv Premium will discontinue as of October. Instead, the content from these channels will be found on M-Net Edge (channel 102) or VUZU AMP (channel 114). 
 

Channels in this post: M-Net, Vuzu



5 Comments

Tashi
11 Sep 2014 11:40

If Vuzu AMP's only available to Premium subscribers, what does it mean for Vuzu??

Darren24
11 Sep 2014 13:53

I would also like to know, Tashi. This is just stupid because yet again, us Compact subscribers get nothing out of the deal. What has DStv done to rectify the Series Zone mess? Nothing. We'll still be getting Mnet's/Mnet Edge's leftovers. Not happy at all.

Name here
11 Sep 2014 13:56

Co-

maxernity
11 Sep 2014 14:51

Lols nah thanks ill stay on my Easy View until they bring Comedy Central on Compact. I have no valid reason to be upgrading...i miss Regular Show though hahaha!

makisto
15 Sep 2014 06:04

So M-Net and Multi-Choice are pushing for us to upgrade to premium bouquet. They must ask etv what what, they are Bringing Khanyi Mbau and Masechaba Lekalakale shows to the free to air channels because people are simply not buying the HD thingie of theirs. I think they are saying to us, for you to enjoy these new shows, come to premium and it seems to be working coz I already feel I should upgrade but that R700! Yhoooo


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