On Sunday 6 April, M-Net audiences can tune in for the animated adventure HAPPY FEET. This fun, entertaining movie tells the story of a young penguin who defies the traditional singing of his community to tap-dance his way into hearts and minds everywhere! HAPPY FEET boasts an all-star cast who provide the voice-over for the animated characters, including Brittany Murphy, Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Elijah Wood!
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Then on Sunday April 13, DStv viewers can switch on to M-Net for WILD HOGS.
Starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and John Travolta, this movie tells of four middle-aged suburban men who set of on a motorcycle trip of a lifetime! Along the way, they find true love, run headlong into a dangerous bike gang and find out more about what they want and what they need!
Shaken or stirred? That’s the question this month as James Bond makes an appearance on M-Net on Sunday April 20 when the channel screens the fast-paced, adrenaline fuelled CASINO ROYALE. In the lead role this time round is Daniel Craig as the suave Brit spy who keeps his cool under the most dramatic and dangerous of circumstances. In CASINO ROYALE, Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale! What follows is high-stakes gambling and deadly ambition wrapped with intrigue, romance and espionage.
Then on Sunday April 27, DStv audiences can tune in to M-Net for WORLD TRADE CENTRE. Directed by Oliver Stone, with Nicholas Cage in the lead role, the movie follows the attempts of rescue workers to save the lives of two of their own, who are stuck in the rubble after the attacks of September 11.
Also on M-Net this month, audiences should tune in for the new season of IDOLS, which begins on Sunday April 6. Follow the wannabe contestants from East and parts of Southern Africa as they take their turn in the spotlight to prove their talent, and showcase their ability to impress the judges and voting audiences!
Meanwhile Tuesday April 8, M-Net audiences can also tune in for the documentary
EMMANUEL’S GIFT.
In Emmanuel's Gift, filmmakers Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern have uncovered a story as compelling as it is important. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, the film chronicles the life of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a young Ghanaian man born with a severely deformed right leg, who today, against incalculable odds, is opening minds, hearts and doors and effecting social and political change throughout his country. While Emmanuel's message is vital: people with disabilities are valuable contributors to any society, his method is inspirational. Emmanuel begins his quest with a bicycle ride, over 600 kilometers, across Ghana with one leg-and continues to spread his vision with grit and resolve. Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern have been documenting Emmanuel's plight for over a year, having shot over 100 hours of powerful imagery. The film includes original footage shot in Ghana, California, Oregon and New York, as well as photographs and other acquired film/video of Emmanuel's early years. Through it all, they have created an intimate insight into the mind and heart of a visionary whose unforgettable journey transcends continents and cultures and becomes each of ours to share.
DISCOVERY CHANNEL
On the Discovery Channel this month, DStv audiences can watch the premiere of
Everest: Beyond the Limit from Monday 14 April at 21:00 CAT.
In 2006, the Discovery Channel documented one expedition group’s Mount Everest summit attempt from start to finish, capturing the amazing journeys of people striving to reach the highest of all goals. It was the toughest challenge of their lives. In 2007, team leader Russell Brice did it all over again, this time taking some new faces with him, including Katsusuke Yanagisawa of Japan, who at 71 years old dreams of becoming the oldest man to ever reach Everest's summit. Returning for their second attempts are asthmatic Iron-man competitor Mogens Jensen from Denmark and Hollywood motorcycle enthusiast Tim Medvetz. Both are more determined than ever to reach the top. This remarkable series gives you an inside look at extreme adventurers facing real health risks such as cerebral edema, hypothermia and hallucinations. You will be able to watch as these climbers deal with their own physical and mental struggles - just to have one breathtaking moment at the top.
ANIMAL PLANET
Another highlight on DStv this month is the premiere of Saving a Species: Gorillas on the Brink on Tuesday 22 April at 21:00 CAT.
In this edition of the multiple Emmy-nominated 'Saving A Species', acclaimed actress Natalie Portman journeys deep into Rwanda's rainforest for the adventure of a lifetime: she is in search of the mountain gorilla. This rare species is on the verge of extinction and Natalie is determined to help. There are only a few hundred of these spectacular creatures left in the wild and their survival depends on a committed conservation effort. World renowned animal expert and conservationist Jack Hanna is Natalie's guide and this unique programme follows their trek to learn more about this amazing endangered species.
E!
On E! this month, celeb-watching viewers can tune in for BATTLE OF THE HOLLYWOOD HOTTIES which premieres on Sundays at 18:15 CAT.
In this series Celebrity Catfights pits Hollywood’s top stars against each other to see who is the best (or has the best): body, style, boyfriend/spouse, film/TV roles, home, entourage, paycheck, red carpet moments, etc. The series starts on Sunday April 6 when audiences can see just who wins the battle of the Brits when gorgeous Clive Owen and action hero Daniel Craig go head to head? 
Also on E! this month is the special 20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes, on Sunday April 27 at 20:00 CAT. Some of the biggest unsolved crimes of recent memory are also some of the biggest stories of our time. The fact that no perpetrators were ever found, raises these cases to legendary status. Unsolved Crimes counts down the heists, disappearances, and murders that have captured public fascination for decades. Many of these stories have become the subjects of documentaries…others have become the focus of big budget films. The heists are sensational and the murders are sinister. The culprits…may still be out there…
Also on E! this month the channel profiles one of the world’s top models. She’s conquered the fashion industry and achieved iconic status around the world with her incomparable physique and electrifying presence. Since stepping into the limelight over 15 years ago, the beautiful Naomi Campbell has set runways and magazine covers ablaze with a sophisticated, sultry style and singular no-nonsense attitude that together have made her an international celebrity and fashion authority.
Tune in for TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY: NAOMI CAMPBELL on Saturday April 3 at 13:50 CAT.
BBC FOOD
On BBC Food in April, Mondays will feature the very best of Italian cuisine. It’s bellissimo! Fans of pasta, pizza, lasagne and more can tune in for series 3 of ROCCO’S DOLCE VITA, a 13-part series which is screened every Monday at 18:00 CAT. Sit back, relax and learn as David Rocco returns as your guide to everything Italian, showing that you don't need a cooking diploma to make fantastic Italian dishes.
Also on BBC FOOD this month is series 1 of Rachel’s Favourite Food, on Thursdays at 19:00 CAT. Featuring delicious menus for a whole host of occasions, from a children's birthday party to a Sunday lunch, switch on and get tips from the dynamic kitchen guru Rachel Allen.
Meanwhile on Thursdays at 18:00 CAT, DStv viewers can see CHEF AT HOME in action! Chef Michael Smith invites you into his kitchen to show you how to create flavourful, simple meals for your family and friends by, closing your cookbooks; choosing ingredients that fire your imagination; and letting your instincts and your appetite be your guide.
M-NET SERIES CHANNEL
Returning to the M-Net Series Channel this month are the women of Wisteria Lane. Searching for romance, keeping dark secrets under wraps and balancing life, love and everything else, tune in for season four starting on April 14 at 19:00 CAT. Just what will Bree, Edie, Gabrielle, Lynette and Susan get up to next? And how will the men in their lives cope. Tune in to find out!
DISNEY CHANNEL
This April Disney Channel brings DStv audiences the ultimate treat for High School Musical fans. This ultra special edition of the unbelievably successful worldwide hit allows viewers not only to sing along to its great songs by having words on screen but also dance along as they are shown the superbly choreographed routines. Tune in for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2: THE ULTIMATE EDITION on Friday April 11 at 19:00 CAT.
BBC PRIME
Returning to BBC Prime this month is season five of the ever popular DANCING WITH THE STARS. Airing on Sundays at 20:00 CAT, twelve celebrities and twelve professional dancers, all set to waltz, tango and foxtrot their way into DStv audiences’ hearts. The competition continues to be fierce and emotions are running high, as each week the couples dance for survival. Featuring such stars as Mel ‘Scary spice’ Brown who is all fired up on newly re-formed girl power and the sexy Jane Seymour who proves she can still ruffle a few feathers. And if this doesn’t provide you with enough glamour and excitement, there is also cover girl Josie Maran, singer Mari Osmond and legendary boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. Watch these celebrities, and more, partner up with professional dancers as they step and slide their way to the top!
This April top music channel, MTV Base takes DStv audiences across Africa on musical experience featuring one of the world’s famous musicians, Wyclef Jean. Airing on Tuesday April 3 at 21:30 CAT, WYCLEF JEAN: SOULSTAGE will showcase a variety of performances from the artist including songs from his upcoming album The Carnival Volume II (Memoirs of an Immigrant), as well as past hits. Dtv Viewers will also have the opportunity to hear Wyclef share his inspiration behind such hits as Gone Till November and 911.On Friday April 18 at 21:30 CAT BBC World brings DStv audiences WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINE, visiting homes, villages, and cities where a largely unreported war against females is being waged. According to the World Bank, domestic violence kills more young women than cancer. This programme meets survivors of gender based violence - honour killings, sex trafficking and torture - in seven countries where campaigns and grassroots media, as well as lawmakers action, is making a difference to the rights and wellbeing of women.
ENDS.
**Please note that dates/times are provisional and are subject to change.
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