Cartoon Network, TNT join Africa’s GOtv
October 30, 2019
WarnerMedia Africa is expanding its entertainment offering by introducing Cartoon Network and TNT on MultiChoice’s DTT platform, GOtv.
From November 12th, GOtv subscribers across English-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa can watch to a line-up of iconic kids’ entertainment, as well as Hollywood blockbusters for the entire family. Cartoon Network and TNT already have a proven record in South Africa, ranking third and fourth respectively, as the most-watched pay-TV channels in South Africa in September 2019.
Cartoon Network, known for titles such as Ben 10, Craig of the Creek, Teen Titans Go! and The Amazing World of Gumball, will add unexpected and imaginative viewing experiences to GOtv. In addition, along with new episodes of top-performing shows, Cartoon Network will launch an exclusive original production, Victor and Valentino, to celebrate the holiday season making GOtv the kids’ gateway to non-stop fun, laughter and adventure.
For American blockbusters, action, thrills and more, TNT will light up GOtv with extraordinary stunts featuring iconic heroes in November and December. After all the action in the Martial Arts Marathon, viewers can celebrate the holidays with timeless films such as Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, Spy Kids and Jumanji.
“We are thrilled to bring Cartoon Network and TNT to a wider African audience and to extend our partnership with MultiChoice through GOtv. The quality of our channels combined with MultiChoice’s excellence in marketing will contribute to bring our premium quality American features and innovative kids’ content to an even wider audience on the African continent,” says Guillaume Coffin, VP Commercial and Head of Business Development, France & Africa. “We are convinced that our existing fans will be as excited about this new entertainment experience as we are and look forward to welcoming our new GOtv fans to join in on the fun – just in time for the festive season.”
“As the home of African television, it’s always a win for us to be able to deliver on making great entertainment accessible to more customers with top family entertainment, and this new partnership with WarnerMedia is an example of that,” says Yolisa Phahle, CEO of General Entertainment, MultiChoice Group. “We look forward to continuing to deliver more choice and value to our customers as Africa’s most loved storyteller.”