{"id":17234,"date":"2022-10-13T15:20:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T13:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=17234"},"modified":"2022-10-13T15:20:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T13:20:53","slug":"famous-faces-from-across-africa-attend-universal-launch-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/10\/13\/famous-faces-from-across-africa-attend-universal-launch-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous faces from across Africa attend Universal+ launch event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hosted by Anele Mdoda, including Lasizwe Dambuza, Mihlali Ndamase, Tyra Chikocho and Lydia Forson<\/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=\"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>Last night, 12 October, NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer and DStv hosted an event at TANG Restaurant in Johannesburg, in celebration of <strong>Universal+ <\/strong>launching across Africa this <strong>Friday 14 October<\/strong>.<\/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\/AneleMdoda-UniversalPlusLaunch.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AneleMdoda-UniversalPlusLaunch.jpg?resize=450%2C284&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AneleMdoda-UniversalPlusLaunch.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AneleMdoda-UniversalPlusLaunch.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Anele Mdoda<\/strong>, host of local NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer original production <em>Celebrity Game Night, <\/em>led proceedings for the evening, which featured live performances from <strong>Shekinah <\/strong>and <strong>Sho Madjozi.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stars enjoyed DJ sets from <strong>Ms Cosmo <\/strong>and <strong>DJ Nova <\/strong>until late, with Jason Goliath, Roxy Burger, Chris Jaftha, Lasizwe Dambuza, Mihlali Ndamase, Tumi Mhlongo, Tyra Chikocho, Lydia Forson and Dineo Langa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team captain from <em>Celebrity Game Night <\/em>Jason Goliath joined their co-star Anele Mdoda in celebrating the Universal+ launch. All three seasons of <em>Celebrity Game Night <\/em>will be available on Universal+, with the brand new fourth season launching in 2023.<\/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\/JasonGoliath-UnicersalPlusLaunch.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/JasonGoliath-UnicersalPlusLaunch.jpg?resize=450%2C278&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/JasonGoliath-UnicersalPlusLaunch.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/JasonGoliath-UnicersalPlusLaunch.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Roxy Burger and Chris Jaftha hosted a red-carpet where they caught up with some of Africa\u2019s biggest stars before heading in to enjoy celebrations. <em>Below Deck Down Under <\/em>star Tumi Mhlongo were among them, with new episodes of <em>Below Deck Down Under <\/em>also available on Universal+.<\/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\/UniversalPlusLaunch2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UniversalPlusLaunch2.jpg?resize=450%2C254&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UniversalPlusLaunch2.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UniversalPlusLaunch2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From must-watch dramas to the very best reality series<em>, <\/em>Universal+ \u2013 which is also available in Spain, Brazil, Latin America and India \u2013 boasts a huge selection of full boxsets to binge, new shows and movies from popular linear channels <strong>Universal TV, E!, DreamWorks, Studio Universal <\/strong>and <strong>Telemundo <\/strong>\u2013 all in one convenient place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DStv subscribers will be able to stream thousands of hours of compelling entertainment at no extra cost by visiting Catch Up on the DStv App or connected Explora and selecting Universal+. Content highlights include <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3ker5-Ur_rQ\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Celebrity Game Face<\/u><\/em><\/a>, <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B1JLwrPSyQg\">Mathis Family Matter<\/a>s<\/u><\/em>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lFHYG17MMvs\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Welcome Home Nikki Glaser<\/u><\/em><u>?<\/u><\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vRRBQRAQDv0\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Keeping Up with The Kardashians<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_lYkPEvNBr8\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Tell Me Your Secrets<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qk9ZCFsf4Ig\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Fantasy Island<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6XBLAhwjeu8\"><em><u>Departure<\/u><\/em><\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NzjNLyOVNfY\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Leverage: Redemption<\/u><\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pi9UuEl5UYE\"><em><u>The Scent of Passion<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TWaEbAoUlEI\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Nurses<\/u><\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ALD0bpw32vU\"><em><u>100 Days to Fall in Love<\/u><\/em><\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-FUz8tumv0Y\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>All Hail King Julien<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g5lq5EWLuzM\"><em><u>Voltron: Legendary Defender<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tU0HPeuj-8s\" target=\"_blank\"><em><u>Dawn of the Croods<\/u><\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dEVWZq8nlSQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><u>Dinotrux<\/u><\/em><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executives from NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer and DStv also gathered for the occasion, with Lee Raftery, Managing Director EMEA for NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer, opening proceedings by saying a few words alongside MultiChoice Group CEO Nyiko Shiburi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a> \u201c<em>We\u2019re thrilled to launch Universal+ with our long-standing partner DStv, giving their customers a brand-new way to enjoy a vastly expanded catalogue of our best content,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;said&nbsp;<strong>Lee Raftery, Managing Director Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa, NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer<\/strong>.&nbsp;<em>\u201cFrom Friday 14 October, the incredible line-up of entertainment available to DStv customers ranges from award-winning original production Celebrity Game Night \u2013 which shortly goes back into production for a fourth season \u2013 to gripping dramas and Hollywood blockbusters. And, it\u2019s all at no extra cost to a subscription.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Universal+ launches on Friday 14 October, exclusively on DStv<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hosted by Anele Mdoda, including Lasizwe Dambuza, Mihlali Ndamase, Tyra Chikocho and Lydia Forson Last night, 12 October, NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer and DStv hosted an event at TANG Restaurant in Johannesburg, in celebration of Universal+ launching across Africa this Friday 14 October. Anele Mdoda, host of local NBCUniversal International Networks &amp; Direct-To-Consumer original&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/10\/13\/famous-faces-from-across-africa-attend-universal-launch-event\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Famous faces from across Africa attend Universal+ launch event<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[277],"class_list":["post-17234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-online","tag-universal","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17234\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}