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Integrated annual report 2017
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series were
broadcast
exclusively
Express from the
US during the
year, including:
Game of Thrones
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Grey’s Anatomy
S13
Suits
S6
Ray Donovan
S4
Westworld
S1
Lethal Weapon
S1
Blue Bloods
S7
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3 122
hours
of brand new local content
commissioned during
the year
GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT
Providing content that resonates with our
customers is a key strategic advantage for the
group. Fifteen new high-de nition (HD) channels
were launched over the year across DStv
packages, namely M-Net City, M-Net Movies
Action, kykNET & Kie, Mzansi Wethu, VUZU,
M-Net Family, M-Net Movies All Stars, Crime
and Investigation, History, Food Network,
BBC First, VIA, Trace Urban, SuperSport Blitz
and Channel O.
The general entertainment genre was further
enhanced with the addition of Fashion One,
Discovery Family, FOX Life, ROK and Spice TV.
The movie genre was boosted with M-Net
Movies Smile and Zee Bollywood Movies.
Music is central to our customers, especially in
the youth market, and the music offering across
various packages was expanded by launching
two African music channels: Sound City and
Trace Africa. TBN was added to the
religious genre.
International series highlights on the M-Net
channel during the year included Game of
Thrones, Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, The Big
Bang Theory, The Night Of, the 68th Emmy
Awards, and Red Carpet: La La Land at the
Emmys.
Customers also enjoyed ve pop-up channels
during the year – M-Net Block Party showcased
favourite comedy movies, latest comedy shows
and the world’s best stand-up comedians. The
Harry Potter Festival gave fans an opportunity to
watch all eight movies, behind-the-scenes
S6
Investing in international and local content