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DStv gets eChannels for more viewing pleasure

19/05/2017

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DStv gets eChannels for more viewing pleasure --

Fri, 19 May 2017 11:19

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DStv customers can now view four more channels brought in from the Openview HD television service package. These channels are eMovies (Channel 138), eMovies Extra (Channel 140), eExtra (Channel 195) and eToonz (Channel 311).

eExtra (Channel 195) is the home of premium entertainment offering international series, reality shows, telenovelas and quality dramas like House and Burn Notice, with a focus on young, urban, modern and cosmopolitan content.

eMovies (Channel 138) is the go-to destination for wall-to-wall entertainment, covering all genres from romance to comedy, drama to action and family-friendly films. Expect a good fight, a good laugh, and 24-hour superstars.

eMovies Extra (Channel 140) is the home of big-screen legends and Hollywood favourites, broadcasting blockbuster action and suspense movies in prime time and family-friendly movies, during the daytime hours.

eToonz (Channel 311) offers children s programming for toddlers to tweens, offering endless adventures and exciting tales a world of animated and live-action fun.

Furthermore, three of these channels which include: eMovies , eMovies Extra and eExtra will be available in crystal clear HD.

eMedia Investments COO, Mark Rosin had this to say about the new partnership: This partnership between e.tv and the continent s largest pay television and video entertainment provider gives us an opportunity to deliver top class entertainment to South African viewers. With a focus on quality content and expansion of the e.tv brand into more homes across the country, this partnership represents an important part of our plans for the growth of the brand.

Mark Rayner, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa was also in high spirits about this new venture and had this to say: We re always on the lookout for ways to add more value to each of our DStv packages it s about offering our customers the best entertainment in one place.

eMovies (Channel 138) and eMovies Extra (Channel 140) will be available to DStv Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers. While eExtra (Channel 195) and eToonz (Channel 311) will be available to DStv EasyView, Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers.

The schedule for these channels is available on DStv.com or the TV Guide on the decoder.

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