When the continents biggest football spectacle, the Africa Cup of Nations 2013, commences in South Africa on January 19th 2013, former Black Stars international players Abedi Pele and Samuel Osei Kuffour will form part of SuperSport's elite panel of soccer experts to analyse the competition.
In addition to the former Black Stars captain, Abedi Pele and the former Bayern Munich Ghanaian defense stalwart, Samuel Osei Kufour, other panelists will include the former Dutch soccer international player Ruud Gullit and South Africa's celebrated soccer stars, Neil Tovey, Andre Arendse and Shaun Bartlett.
The panelists will be live on the detailed pre and post-game studio analysis show to look at the strengths, weaknesses and chances of each of the sixteen competing countries winning the tournament.
All 32 matches of the African Cup of Nations will be live on DStv and DStv Mobile with subscribers enjoying exclusive coverage of in high definition as well as magazine shows and packaged highlights.
DStv Premium subscribers with access to an HD PVR decoder can watch all 32 games live and in high definition - there will be 28 games on the dedicated AFCON channel SuperSport HD 2 and 4 games on SuperSport HD 1 (which will be specifically used as an overflow channel for games that kick off at the same time).
Meanwhile DStv Premium subscribers (without an HD PVR decoder) can watch all 32 games live – 28 games on the dedicated AFCON channel SuperSport 4 and 4 games on SuperSport Blitz. DStv Premium subscribers also have access to SuperSport Select which, whilst not a dedicated Afcon channel, will also screen 28 AFCON games.
DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access subscribers have not been left out and they can also watch action from AFCON 2013 on SuperSport Select (28 live games) and SuperSport Blitz (4 live games).
DStv Mobile and Mobile Plus subscribers won’t miss out either as all 32 games will be available to them live: 28 games on SuperSport Select and 4 games on SuperSport Blitz. For match schedules, highlights and results on the Africa Nations of Cup 2013, visit www.supersport.com or www.facebook.com/DStv Ghana.
AFRICAMAGIC ENTERTAINMENT (DStv CHANNEL 151)
The Money Drop: Based on the international show Million Dollar Money Drop, AfricaMagic Entertainment presents an all-Nigerian version of the popular game show. In each episode a pair of contestants starts off with a $100 000 in hard cash. Just eight questions stand between them and their money. Sounds simple, right? Think again! One wrong move and they could see all their cash disappear through a trapdoor. So the question is-Can you beat The Money Drop? Tune in to AfricaMagic Entertainment on Sunday, 13 January at 20:00 CAT for The Money Drop. Viewers can also catch the repeat of The Money Drop on Mondays at 22:30CAT, Wednesdays at 17:30CAT and Fridays at 22:00 CAT.
COMEDY CENTRAL (DStv CHANNEL 122)
Comedy Central's favourite college graduates Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Anders Holm are back with more crazy antics. Workaholics fans can continue to follow the life-transition of these four college buddies as they venture into adulthood, working a dead end telemarketing gig for beer money. They do their jobs and sometimes they even do them well, but they show up late, leave drunk and always live for the day even if they don't know what day it is. Make a date on Monday 14 January 2013 at 21:20 CAT.
BET (DStv CHANNEL 135)
Apollo Live On Bet: For over 75 years, aspiring performers from all over have come to New York to showcase their talents and take a shot at stardom on Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre. Apollo Live is hosted by comedian Tony Rocks and gives undisclosed talents another chance at stardom. The judges on Apollo Live are R&B/soul singer who fronted the popular family band Gladys Knight & The Pips - Gladys Knight, Michael Bivins, - member and founder of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe, and Hip Hop's Human Beat Box Doug E. Fresh. Apollo Live premieres on Monday 14th January 2013 on at 22:00 CAT and repeated on Wednesday January 16 th 2013 at 15:00 CAT and Saturday 19 th January 2013 at 20:00 CAT.
AWARDS SEASON ON DSTV
The Awards Season is here and DStv viewers can look forward to a front row view of the red carpet and awards nights. Here's what you can look forward to:
Live from the Red Carpet: The 2013 Golden Globe Awards: Join E! and be a part of the excitement as Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic report live from the red carpet this month, bringing you all the latest news and fashion updates from the 2013 Golden Globe Awards on Monday 14 January 2013 at 01:00CAT.
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Fashion Police: The 2013 Golden Globe Awards: Joan Rivers gathers her Fashion Police together to present an insider's guide to fashion at this year's Golden Globe Awards, complete with her customary wit and hilariously opinionated observations. As the stars make their way down the red carpet, the team dishes out its verdict on who looks fashionably flawless and who ended up just plain frumpy. Watch Fashion Police: The2013 Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday 16 January 2013 22:00 CAT.
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2013 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards: The awards will be presented by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and will be broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The Cecil B DeMille Award, honoring the lifetime achievements of actors and filmmakers will go to Jodie Foster, who is currently the lead in Political Animals. Don’t miss the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards on 14 January on M-Net at 19.30CAT
NEW SERIES ON DStv
Check out our listing of all series start-dates for hot new series to reality programming and old favourites. Find out all you need to know about premiere programming and shows to look forward to:
Elementary (Premiere): Another new show that DStv viewers will have to make a date for! Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller as detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson in a modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson. Tune in from Wednesday 16 January at 20:30 CAT on M-NET (Dstv Channel 101).
Blue Bloods III (Premiere): New York's family of cops is back on DStv this month. In the premiere episode an injured woman recants her claim of domestic violence, Danny and Jackie look into it further, only to find that the woman is involved in a secret relationship with a high-powered councilman - who also happens to be a friend of Frank's. Meanwhile, Linda goes back to work, which causes upheaval for Danny. Tune in from Thursday 17 January at 20:30 CAT on M-NET (Dstv Channel 101).
Unforgettable (Premiere): Richard Castle is a famous mysterious novelist who happens to be a divorced father. When the NYPD questioned him in connection with a series of murders, Castle found inspiration in NYPD Detective Kate Beckett. Though they instantly clashed, sparks of another sort began to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Castle stepped in to help find the copycat killer. Watch it from Monday 14 January at 20:30 CAT on M-NET (Dstv Channel 114).
Rude Tube: The internet can be a mighty funny place but who has the time and patience to surf around endlessly, looking for the best bits and bobs on the web? Enter Rude is a British series that hunts down and counts down the top 50 video clips on YouTube, for your viewing pleasure. These are among the funniest, rudest, and most bizarre, popular and inspired digital segments you're likely to see in a while. Presented by comedian Alex Zane, a self-confessed viral video addict, this UK series takes our obsession with the internet and turns it into massively entertaining television. Tune in to Sony Max on Ch128 on Friday 11 January 2013 at 22:00 CAT.
Trisha (Premiere): There's a new queen of talk on the block and her name's Trisha Goddard. This British presenter gained a massive following with her BAFTA award-winning "tabloid talk show" in the UK. Now based in the USA, she is presenting the American equivalent, Trisha, which debuts on Sony Entertainment Television this month. Through her common-sense approach to problem solving and conflict resolution, Trisha helps everyday people and their families navigate issues they are struggling to overcome. Topics range from troubled teen mothers to domestic abuse and this is sure to become unmissable daytime viewing. You can catch it from Monday 14 January at 17:20 CAT on Sony entertainment Ch 127
Baggage III: Jerry Springer is back with the third season of Baggage, where contestants have to reveal their most intimate secrets and embarrassing flaws upfront while trying to impress a member of the opposite sex. Three contestants each carry three suitcases on stage, each containing a bizarre, sensational or humiliating revelation about themselves. The bigger the case, the bigger the secret! These can range from "I share a bed with my grandmother" to "I play video games for 30 hours a week". At the end of the show, we find out if the date accepts a suitor's "baggage'- or if their dirty little habits prove to be a dealbreaker. Racy, pacy game show hosted by a man who certainly knows how to milk secrets and lies for all they're worth! It starts on Tuesday 15 January at 21:20 CAT on Sony Entertainment on Ch127
Prankstars: This hilarious new show which is hosted by Mitchel Musso star of Hannah Montana and Pair of Kings premieres on Disney Channel this month. Unsuspecting young viewers become the victims of pranks perpetrated by their favourite celebrities. Disney celebrities starring in these fun-filled shows include Selena Gomez and Debby Ryan, China Anne McLain, Adam Hicks and Bridgit Mendler. Don't miss the premiere episodes of Prank Stars on from Saturday 12 January at 15:00 CAT on Disney Channel 303
THIS WEEKENDS MOVIE - M-NET AFRICA (DStv CHANNEL 102)
Tower Heist: A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire gets away with the perfect crime, the unlikely crew of amateur thieves enlists the help of petty crook Slide to steal the $20 million they're sure is hidden in the penthouse. Tower Heist stars Ben Stiller as Josh Kovaks, Eddie Murphy as Slide and Alan Alda as Arthur Shaw. Catch Tower Heist on Sunday 13 January 2013 at 22:00 CAT
STUDIO UNIVERSAL (DStv CHANNEL 112)
Jurassic Park: In this blockbuster, a wealthy industrialist has used genetic technology to make the ultimate theme park - populated by clone dinosaurs! Its first visitors include crack scientists who are making sure nothing can go wrong - but when a storm hits, chaos inevitably follows. Tune in on Wednesday 9 January at 20:00 CAT. The Lost World: Jurassic Park picks up the story four years on and will air on Thursday 10 January at 20:00 CAT.
Casper: The frights are a little more gentle in this family film. A friendly ghost (and his three rather less welcoming uncles) haunt an abandoned mansion. An expert on the paranormal and his daughter are called in to deal with them - but the house's owner has an ulterior motive. Catch this one on Friday 11 January at 20:00 CAT.
CBS REALITY (DStv CHANNEL 132)
The Devil You Know (Season 3): Have you ever wondered what drives someone to commit a brutal crime? Would you recognise 'the warning signs' of a criminal mind? The Devil You Know aims to answer these questions with a unique and captivating glimpse in the complicated minds of some of the worst male and female criminals ever known. Through the eyes of the victims who have suffered at the hands of their unlawful families, friends and co-workers, steps are retraced and psychological profiles examined for vital clues. Scrutinised and pieced together, the tell-tale signs create a template of psychological and behavioural indicators that can be used to ensure you avoid becoming a criminal's next victim. Tune into DStv every weeknight at 22:00 CAT.
BBC KNOWLEDGE (DStv CHANNEL 184)
Twincredibles (Premiere): There's only a slim chance that black and white parents will have twins of different skin colour. Twincredibles follows five sets of twins, from toddlers to adults and reveals a surprising and compelling story about the journey of mixed-race Britain. The stories of the twins throw a new and fascinating light on how brothers and sisters who are similar in many other ways lead different lives because of their skin colour. Travelling through the experiences of each set of twins, the film unpacks how they see themselves and how the outside world views them. Living in diverse locations across England to Scotland, the twins tell their stories in their own words, to paint an honest and sometimes hard-hitting picture of race in modern Britain. Tune into BBCKnowledge on Tuesday 15 January at 21:00 CAT.
**Please note that the schedules were confirmed by DStv and accurate as at the time of distribution. Dates and times are subject to change. For more sports news and information, visit www.dstv.com or on www.facebook.com/DStvGhana