In the first-ever deal with StarTimes in English speaking Africa, WarnerMedia’s TOONAMI is now available across sub-Saharan African countries. Subscribers in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Ghana, Malawi, and Mozambique will be able to enjoy a tidal wave of non-stop, uninterrupted, 24-hour programming, jam-packed with top-rated superhero action.
WarnerMedia’s TOONAMI has been in existence across Africa for the past three years and targets all superhero fans, offering top-rated series’ such as DC Comics’ Batman, Superman, The Green Lantern, Young Justice and The Justice League as well as popular animated series Teen Titans among others.
Plenty of pulse-raising, action-packed films have also been packaged for StarTimes subscribers, making TOONAMI the go-to destination for action and animation movie enthusiasts of all ages. The branded TOONAMI movie block will screen a host of animated feature films during prime-time Mondays to Sundays as well as Saturday mornings. Weekends will be jam-packed with the Super Hero Universe stunt, showcasing popular superheroes’ heroic acts and deeds in movies like Green Lantern Emerald Knights, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Batman: Monster Mayhem and All-star Superman.
“WarnerMedia has an existing relationship with StarTimes in French-speaking African regions, which has allowed us to distribute Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Boing, WarnerTV and CNN, among other franchises. We look forward to creating more platforms within this partnership to widen our footprint on the continent,” says Guillaume Coffin, VP Head of Commercial and Business Development Turner France, Africa & Israel.
“We are delighted to expand our partnership with WarnerMedia toward Anglophone Africa. StarTimes is committed to provide access to high-quality content to all family members, and especially to kids who in many countries have to stay home right now. TOONAMI comes at the right time to strengthen our kid’s channel portfolio,” says Lily Meng, Head of StarTimes Media Division.
TOONAMI, Home of Superheroes Channel, is available on StarTimes’ Basic Bouquet DTT (channel 355 and 275 in Uganda), and Smart Bouquet on DTH (channel 306) for all the energising superhero action African families need!
Schedule highlights:
Justice League
Forces of evil, chaos, and destruction await. Not even protectors like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern or the Flash have a chance alone. But together as the Justice League, they are a metahuman force (and a hope) to be reckoned with.
Justice League Unlimited
A continuation of the Justice League animated series finds the original members of the team joined in their battle against crime and evil by dozens of other heroes from the DC comics universe.
Batman: The Animated Series
Vowing to avenge the senseless murder of his wealthy parents, the millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne secretly assumes his crime-fighting alter-ego: ’Batman’, and devotes his life to wiping out lawlessness in Gotham City.
Superman: The Animated Series
Follow the adventures of Superman the legendary superhero as he battles the forces of villainy and continues his quest for truth justice and the American way.
Teen Titans
Robin the Boy Wonder leads his own team of superheroes, The Teen Titans. Together they battle the forces of evil wherever they appear like the enigmatic Slade, the diabolical Brother Blood or the malevolently cosmic Trigon.
Young Justice: Invasion
In Young Justice: Invasion being a teenager means proving yourself over and over – to peers, mentors … and to yourself.
Justice League Action
Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman return to lead the DC Superheroes against an array of their most infamous foes, as well as new enemies such as space invaders, magical forces and supervillains intent on destroying the planet.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Hal Jordan, a test pilot from planet Earth, is the first human being to join Green Lantern Corps, an extra galactic police force in order to keep peace and justice through the entire universe.
Batman The Brave and The Bold
The Caped Crusader teams up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering nonstop action and adventure with a touch of comic relief. Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and others fight alongside Batman, with formidable foes around every corner.
Superman: The Animated Series
Follow the adventures of Superman the legendary superhero as he battles the forces of villainy and continues his quest for truth justice and the American way.
