{"id":17220,"date":"2022-10-11T14:31:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T12:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=17220"},"modified":"2022-10-11T14:31:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T12:31:19","slug":"universal-highlights-and-teaser-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/10\/11\/universal-highlights-and-teaser-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal+ Highlights and Teaser Trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universalplusbanner.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universalplusbanner.jpg?resize=600%2C139&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universalplusbanner.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universalplusbanner.jpg?resize=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From must-watch dramas to the very best reality series, Universal+, which will be available in Africa from 14 October 2022, boasts a huge selection of full boxsets to binge, new shows and movies from popular linear channels Universal TV, E!, DreamWorks, Studio Universal and Telemundo \u2013 all in one convenient place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Universal+ | Everything You Love All In One Place\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6VrOtxc14bE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Available exclusively to DStv subscribers, thousands of hours of compelling entertainment will be available to stream by visiting Catch Up on the DStv App or connected Explora and selecting Universal+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viewers can watch their favourite shows from Universal TV, E!, DreamWorks, Studio Universal and Telemundo including Celebrity Game Face, Mathis Family Matters, Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?, Keeping Up with The Kardashians, Tell Me Your Secrets, Fantasy Island, Departure, Leverage: Redemption, The Scent of Passion, Nurses, 100 Days to Fall in Love, All Hail King Julien, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Dawn of the Croods, and Dinotrux.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-logo.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-logo.jpg?resize=220%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"E logo\" class=\"wp-image-17222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-logo.jpg?w=220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-logo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-logo.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Celebrity Game Night<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasons 1, 2 and 3 \u2013 with Season 4 coming in 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Celebrity Game Night | Season 1-3 | E! on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JhAQYBP6Bys?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to <em>Celebrity Game Night<\/em> at Anele Mdoda\u2019s house! TV and radio personality Anele Mdoda invites two teams of South Africa&#8217;s hottest celebs to compete in a series of challenges that range from pop-culture quizzes to games that test nerves of steel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Botched<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasons 1 &#8211; 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Botched | Season 1-7 | E! on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7mbPWxmWvmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Botched<\/em> changes lives and restores hope through remarkable and transformational surgeries. Renowned plastic surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif\u2019s surgical skills and expertise will be put to the test as they set out to correct damage done from plastic surgeries gone awry as they attempt to fix the unfixable and correct extreme, head-turning plastic surgery nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universaltv-logo.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universaltv-logo.jpg?resize=220%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Universal TV logo\" class=\"wp-image-17223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universaltv-logo.jpg?w=220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universaltv-logo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/universaltv-logo.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Coroner<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasons 1-3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Coroner | Season 1-3 | Universal on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WaLuKMGZZEQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drama series following Jenny Cooper, a recently-widowed Toronto coroner who investigates suspicious deaths while raising her son alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Departure<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasons 1 and 2, with new episodes from Season 3 available weekly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Departure | Season 1 &amp; 2 | Universal on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XBLAhwjeu8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An aviation investigator teams up with an ex-cop to look into the disappearance of a plane and while they are able to find a single survivor, questions remain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/telemundo-logo.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/telemundo-logo.jpg?resize=220%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Telemundo logo\" class=\"wp-image-17224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/telemundo-logo.jpg?w=220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/telemundo-logo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/telemundo-logo.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Nurses<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasons 1 and 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses | Season 1 | Telemundo on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TWaEbAoUlEI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A medical series following Mar\u00eda Clara\u2019s love story. A failed marriage, a divorce, raising her two children, and falling in love again with a younger man. Not to mention her vital work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>The Scent of Passion<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Scent of Passion | Season 1 | Telemundo on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pi9UuEl5UYE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Scent of Passion<\/em> is an adaptation of the 1995 Colombian drama and follows the story of two lovers who belong to different worlds. A coffee farmer who, whilst retrieving a hectare of land gifted to her, meets the son of the late owner of the farmland. In the process, an irrepressible attraction is born between them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dreamworks-logo.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dreamworks-logo.jpg?resize=220%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dreamworks logo\" class=\"wp-image-17225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dreamworks-logo.jpg?w=220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dreamworks-logo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dreamworks-logo.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Dragons Race to the Edge<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dragons: Race to the Edge | Season 1 | DreamWorks on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a7BFd-l9Y-s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock the secrets of the mysterious Dragon Eye and come face to face with more dragons than anyone has ever imagined in <em>DRAGONS: RACE TO THE EDGE<\/em>, from DreamWorks Animation, creator of the blockbuster <em>How to Train Your Dragon<\/em> films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiccup and Toothless lead the Dragon Riders soar beyond the borders of Berk and discover the mysterious Dragon Eye, which is filled with ancient secrets that lead them to new lands filled with undiscovered dragons. But the heroes find themselves pursued by marauding dragon hunters who will stop at nothing to seize the power of the Dragon Eye!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>The Adventures of Puss in Boots<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Adventures of Puss in Boots | Season 1 | DreamWorks on Universal+\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V8pJmogAkas?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The world&#8217;s favourite feline hero, lover (and milk connoisseur) dons his signature footwear and springs to action when he accidentally breaks the magical spell that protects the hidden city of San Lorenzo. Puss in must do more than become a local hero as he protects the now-defenceless, wildly eclectic townspeople from all manner of villains \u2014 he must become a legend. Nothing can stand in the way of this swashbuckling daredevil &#8230; except a hairball!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-to-Consumer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the world\u2019s premier entertainment portfolios,&nbsp;<strong>NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-to-Consumer<\/strong>&nbsp;delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific.&nbsp;Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E! 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NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks,&nbsp;and a premium ad-supported streaming service.&nbsp;NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From must-watch dramas to the very best reality series, Universal+, which will be available in Africa from 14 October 2022, boasts a huge selection of full boxsets to binge, new shows and movies from popular linear channels Universal TV, E!, DreamWorks, Studio Universal and Telemundo \u2013 all in one convenient place. 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