DStv unveils July highlights

Below are the bumper highlights for the month of July as unveiled by DStv in a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng

 

M-Net Movies Premiere (DStv channel 103)

M-Net movies Premiere is bringing a range of blockbuster movies in July. DStv viewers can look forward toObvilion, The Wolverine, Thor: The Dark World and Man of Steel.

Oblivion: From the director of Tron, comes this futuristic sci-fi epic with Tom Cruise at the helm. As a drone repairman on an evacuated earth, Cruise discovers a crashed spacecraft that will change everything he knew.Tune in on Sunday 6 July at 20:30 CAT.

The Wolverine:Golden Globe winner Hugh Jackman is a brooding superhero with heart in this take on the Marvel comic. Expect action and eye-popping special effects as he slashes his way through Japan.Catch all the drama on Sunday 13 July at 20:30 CAT.

Thor: The Dark World:Fantasy action gets supersized as Chris Hemsworth returns for this explosive sequel to Thor. This time around, Thor must save his home, his true love and the universe from the sinister Dark Elves. Tune in on Sunday 20 July at 20:30 CAT.

Man of Steel: From the visionary mind that bought you The Dark Knight, comes the tale of a young Superman discovering his true origins. Expect action-fuelled clashes between the caped hero and the forces of evil.Catch it on Sunday 27 July at 20:30 CAT.

Telemundo (DStv channel 118)

                                        

Fearless Heart: Fearless Heart followsthe story about two women who have known each other from their childhood. Ángela Valdez is a poor, modest and humble girl whose parents work for the influential and powerful family of Sandoval. Samantha Sandoval Navarro is a girl from the rich family where Angela’s parents work for, and she is the one to try and possess anything she wants. As a daughter of the wealthy person in the town, she has a bodyguard, Miguel Valdez. One day Samantha is kidnapped and they have to struggle to free her. Tune in to see the intriguing storyline, premiering on Monday 21 July at 16:20 CAT.

Blackbelt TV (DStv channel 129)

Sun Dragon: When a Black Panther's whole family is wiped out by a ruthless band of assassins, he's determined to avenge their murder. The gang thinks he's weak but they didn't reckon on him employing the aid of a martial arts genius. Catch all the action on Tuesday July 15at 18:00 CAT.

Fatal Needles Fatal Fists: A policeman specializing in martial arts gives up fighting criminals after his partner is killed. When a local opium dealer tries to strong arm his way into getting his shipments into town, however, he must come out of retirement to stop him. Tune in on Friday July 18at 18:00 CAT.

Wild World of Martial Arts: Looking for Mr. Miyagi: The best, most outrageous, most fascinating martial arts from all corners of the world. In this episode, Professor David Liban documents how he battles a mid-life crisis by embarking on a journey to achieve his black belt in Shotokan Karate before he turns fifty. Catch it on Sunday July 20at 18:00 CAT.

MTV (DStv channel 130)

SNOG, MARRY, AVOID?:Dubbed the world's first make-under show, Snog, Marry, Avoid? Sees Personal Overhaul Device transform “over the top” girls and boys into natural beauties. Presented by Atomic Kitten member Jenny Frost, focuses mainly on transforming 'fakery obsessed' or 'slap addicts' into natural beauties by stripping them of their skimpy clothes and  layers of make-up and giving them a ‘make under’ instead of a  makeover with  the help of the team. Tune in every weekday at 20:05 CAT.

Zone reality (DStv channel 132)

Operation Repro: You certainly wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of the Operation Repo team! They make it their game to track down deadbeat owners who have fallen behind on payments for a variety of goods encompassing expensive sports cars, extravagant boats and tremendous tricked-out trucks, not to mention the weird and wonderful including an occupied hearse and a canoe! If you can’t step up to the plate, they’ll stop at nothing to find you. Catch the team every weekday on DStv from Monday 21 July at 18:00 CAT.

AfricaMagic Entertainment (150)

In July, DStv audience can look forward to an exciting range of Africa Magic Original Films throughout. The line-up of movies includes titles such as The Diary, Deep Ends, Different Strokes, Return of the Prodical, Heartbreak,I’m Audrey, Tough Ladies and Out of Fire.

The Diary: Ade has always had to deal with his mother’s authoritative ways. However after the death of his father he refuses to succumb to her demand that he marries her friend’s daughter.  Now he must find a wife for himself and she must be Igbo just as his father asked him to, otherwise hewill not be able to retrieve his father’s diary from the lawyer. Tune in Sunday 5 July at 22:30 CAT.

Deep Ends: A man prides himself in his ability to provide for his family is suddenly threatened by the loss of his job. Not willing to give in to his fears he employs drastic measures to save face only to find himself in deeper waters.  Tune in on Sunday 6 July at 23:30 CAT.

Different Strokes:A young independent woman wants to follow in her father’s footsteps as a mechanic but her mother will have none of it. She devises a plan to help her daughter get a date. And so she finally falls in love while living a false life and everything seemed ok until her true identity is revealed. Tune in to DStv on Sunday 13 July at 22:30 CAT.

Return of the Prodical: A rich man values family but is about to lose his business to a hawk who all along has been waiting for the perfect moment to retaliate. A long lost son returns to save the day. Tune into DStv on Sunday 13 July at 23:30 CAT

Heartbreak:Lizzy has gone missing despite her boss’s theory that she has eloped with her colleague. Her husband is not convinced that his wife and mother of two would do such a thing. And her boss, well he will get what he did not bargain for. Tune into DStv on Sunday 20 July at 22:30 CAT

I’m Audrey: A young woman graduate is determined to pull her family out of the crippling hands of poverty via a radio show posing as Audrey. Her audience is hooked on the program because of the down to earth approach. But her detractors have a different agenda. Tune into DStv on Sunday at 23:30 CAT.

Tough Ladies: Three female friends share a common perception about men being nothing but trouble. One is going through hell after the husband cheated on her and the lawyer in the group is determined to make him pay for hurting her friend. But fate plays a fast one on her as she finds love right in her living room. Tune into DStv on Sunday 27 July at 22:30 CAT.

Out of Fire: Three female friends share a common perception about men being nothing but trouble. One is going through hell after the husband cheated on her and the lawyer in the group is determined to make him pay for hurting her friend. But fate plays a fast one on her as she finds love right in her living room. Tune into DStv on Sunday 27 July 23:30 CAT.

Style (DStv channel 173)

Turn Up the Heat with G.Garvin: in July, DStv viewers canJoin established chef G. Garvin as he shares his wealth of cooking knowledge, including secretrecipes and expert techniques. Aimed at all levels,from novice cooking enthusiasts to expert chefslooking to broaden their knowledge of recipes and cooking styles in the kitchen, G. Garvin aims to createthe most interesting flavours with the simplest of dishes. Catch him every Monday from 7 July at 19:20 CAT and 19:45 CAT.

Black Men Revealed:Black Men Revealed continues to give an insightfullook into the black male experience, with heated andinteresting discussions from the regular panel ofhosts. Examining current hot topics, everyday issuesand often controversial situations, the panel ofcelebrities and intellectuals includes Yvetta Young and star actor Reggie Watkins. Catch them every Thursdays at 21:10 CAT.

Get the hook up: This July on Style, DStv can follow Get the Hook Up, afresh new dating game that mixes up the traditional dating format. By allowing the contestants to show-off their hidden talents through live performances and talent segments, Get the Hook Up creates a fun and relaxed atmosphere, encouraging everyone involved to have fun and party, with the potential that they’ll meet the person of their dreams.Featuring host Russ Parr, the matchmaking action is packed into a half-hour slot, ensuring each minute is as entertaining as the last. Tune on Fridays at 20:15 CAT and 20:40 CAT.

BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)

Chefs - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (Series 2): This highly entertaining series turns the cookery format on its head by pitting ten top chefs, including Aldo Zilli, Gino D'Acampo and James Tanner, against each other in the toughest test they've ever faced. In each episode, two of the chefs cook in a different environment; be it a top class restaurant, a gastro pub or a trucker's cafe.But there's a twist; for the final dessert course the diners will be invited to pay as much as they think the dish is worth, meaning that the winner won't be decided until the very end. Catch them every Monday from 7 July at 11:05 CAT.

Save With Jamie (Series 1): Jamie Oliver returns with the goal of helping the nation shop smart and waste less food in his new series - Jamie's Money Saving Meals.As wallets around the country come under more and more financial pressure, Jamie shows us how to make healthy, tasty food on a budget. Drawing on his years of cooking experience, he reveals how to shop economically and make the very most of everything that you buy, saving precious time and preventing wasted food. Tune in every Wednesday from 30 July at 20:00 CAT.

BBC Knowledge (DStv channel 184)

Life and Death Row: This documentary tells the story of capital punishment through the eyes of the young people whose lives have been shaped by it.Going inside prison walls and meeting America’s youngest Death Row inmates, the series discovers what it’s like to live with the threat of the death chamber. Following their trials, appeals and ultimately their executions, the films also meet the people the headlines generally ignore: the young siblings, sons and daughters of victims and defendants alike. These are not just stories packed full of unfolding drama, jeopardy and intense emotion, but real life tales that provoke fundamental questions about justice, the right to life and the right to kill.Tune in on Wednesday 30 July at 21:00 CAT.

Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305)

Rabbids Invasion:The Rabbidsare back on DStv. These strange, rabbit-like creatures are fun and are on a mission to discover our world - in their own special way.  As these fluffy heroes try to figure stuff out, they don’t do it the normal way…they do it the RABBID way. Silly, indestructible, uncontrollable, the Rabbids follow no laws and no protocols. Don´t miss the new adventures of these curious creatures, and be ready to laugh during their invasion. Starting on 7 July, every weekday at 15:20 CAT.

Cbeebies (DStv channel 306)

Grandpa in my Pocket (Series 4): This show follows the life of Grandpa and his family in the beautiful seaside town of Sunnysands.Everyone thinks he spends all his time stuck in his armchair, but Grandpa has a magic shrinking cap which only his grandson Jason knows about. When Grandpa puts his cap on, he becomes small enough to fit into Jason's pocket, not to mention his toy plane and car.Together, Grandpa and Jason make a great team and have a host of hilarious adventures.Tune in every Weekday from Monday 14 July at 17:45 CAT.

Dinopaws(Series 1):Join the bold, brave and resourceful Dinopaws; Gwen, Bob and Tony on their epic journey of discovery in this magical animated adventure as they learn about the special planet they live on.Combining colourful animation with stimulating storytelling and charming characters, the programme explores exciting new experiences as the characters discover new objects, places and feelings every day.Tune in every weekday from Monday 21 July at 15:05 CAT.

Teletubbies(Series 13): Set in magical Teletubbyland, Teletubbiesmakes use of bright colours, engaging stories and fun games to which even the youngest child can relate.Their appeal lies in their unique ability to create an environment within which children can have fun and grow with confidence. Tune in fromMonday 21 July at 14:00 CAT.

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Please note that programming, dates and times are subject to change. In addition, please note that different channels are available on different DStv bouquets and in different countries