{"id":8294,"date":"2019-04-08T21:48:07","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T19:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=8294"},"modified":"2019-04-08T21:48:18","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T19:48:18","slug":"watch-it-on-the-dstv-now-app-5-to-12-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/watch-it-on-the-dstv-now-app-5-to-12-april-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch It On The DStv Now App: 5 To 12 April 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you\u2019re streaming live on DStv Now or watching later on DStv Catch Up, don\u2019t miss out on live sports, blockbuster movies and episodes of your favourite series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATCH SPORT LIVE ON THE DSTV NOW APP<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Or download the highlights to watch later<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Football: UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UEFA Champions League moves into its most exciting phase yet this week \u2013 it\u2019s the Quarter Finals, so the pressure will be on as the best of the best come up against each other. Ajax takes on Juventus, Liverpool meets Porto, Tottenham comes up against favourites Man City and Man United has everything to play for against Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool v Porto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool\u2019s on form at the moment, on par with Manchester City in the running for the title, so Porto will have their work cut out for them. Watch it live on SS5 on Tues 9 Apr at 8.50pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tottenham v Man City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tottenham\u2019s been having a great season, but they are up against the mighty Man City, who have already won the League Cup and are through to the FA Cup Quarter Finals. But this is the cup they want most of all, so they are going to be tough to beat. Watch it live on SS3 on Tues 9 Apr at 8.50pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man United v Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man United\u2019s caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r has led the team to 14 wins in his first 17 games, proving he\u2019s definitely one to watch and putting his team\u2019s hopes right up there. Barcelona has had some ups and downs, largely due to Lionel Messi\u2019s injury, but will also be hungry for this title. Watch it live on SS3 on Weds 10 Apr at 8.50pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ajax v Juventus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Cristiano Ronaldo take on the challenge of leading Juventus to a win? That\u2019s what his fans will be hoping for, but Ajax has had some stunning successes recently, so it\u2019s going to be a hard-fought victory. Watch it live on SS5 on Weds 10 Apr at 9pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soccer: PSL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South African football fans can look forward to a week of riveting Absa Premier League action \u2013 and live TV coverage on SuperSport. Some of the biggest teams clashing include Kaizer Chiefs v Baroka FC, Bidvest Wits v Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch it live on SS4 on Sat 6 Apr<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Vodacom Super Rugby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of the 15 teams involved in the 25 matches, the Lions face the tallest order. The Johannesburg side, finalists in the past three seasons, beginning with a home match against the Sharks. Watch it live on SS1 on Fri 5 Apr at 7.10pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vodacom Bulls vs Jaguares<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vodacom Bulls are proving to be on form this season, with some decisive wins to their name. The Jaguares recently received a walloping from the Stormers, so their confidence is probably dented, leaving the home side hopeful for victory. Watch it live on SS1 on Sat 6 Apr at 3.05pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Rugby: HSBC Sevens World Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been described as the \u201csoul of world sevens\u201d and fans will be delighted with this exciting leg of the series that takes place in Hong Kong. It consistently draws the best crowds of all the tournaments, and the vibe is certain to be electric. The Blitzboks are in a desirable position, having been drawn in the same group as Samoa, Scotland and Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch it live all weekend on SS2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW INTERNATIONAL SERIES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Watch episodes fresh from the studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARTING: Whiskey Cavalier S1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering its slightly unusual title, you might mistake Whiskey Cavalier for a show about \u2026 adult beverages? Turns out, this fun and action-packed spy caper might be the best series to come out of the States in quite a while. It follows FBI agent Will Chase and CIA agent Frankie Trowbridge in their reluctant partnership. Thrown together against their will, they form part of an elite task force taking on the world\u2019s most wanted criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch the first episode on Weds 10 Apr on M-Net at 8pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARTING: Billions S4, 10 April, M-Net, CH 101, 21:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-flying businessman Bobby Axelrod returns with more corporate high jinks. Now he\u2019s more determined than ever to destroy Taylor Mason, but Taylor will do whatever it takes to thwart him and keep the new company afloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch the first episode on Weds 10 Apr on M-Net at 9pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARTING: Power S5, 8 April, 1Magic, CH 103, 21:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hard-hitting underworld of nightclubs and drugs comes to the fore again in the new season of this popular drama, starring and executively produced by Curtis \u201c50 Cent\u201d Jackson. The new season sees Ghost having to come to terms with his daughter\u2019s death, and enter into a precarious alliance with his former partner Tommy, and his mortal enemy Kanan Stark. Meanwhile, Tariq pulls yet another of his devious moves, and the Feds are getting closer to finding Ghost\u2019s true identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch the first episode on Mon 8 Apr on 1Magic at 9.30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNMISSABLE MOVIES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Stay in bed and get caught up in the drama and action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Night (2018)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiercely competitive Max and Annie love their weekly game nights with their group of friends, where they usually win the pop trivia contests and Charades. On one particular game night, however, things take on a rather dramatic turn when Max\u2019s over-achieving brother Brooks organises a murder mystery evening that goes horribly wrong. When Brooks is mysteriously kidnapped, game night turns into rescue night \u2013 it\u2019s just that the players still think it\u2019s just a game. Look out for some unexpected twists in this dark, funny comedy that stars Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super Troopers 2 (2018)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sequel follows on the disgraced border patrol crew after their embarrassing dismissal from the force. When a border dispute arises between the US and Canada, their former captain calls them to settle the matter. True to their nature, the troopers mess it all up and a bitter feud between the neighbouring countries ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loving Pablo (2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-life couple Javier Bardem and Pen\u00e9lope Cruz star in this biopic about infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar and the tryst he had with a Colombian journalist. Virginia Vallejo was a journalist investigating the cartel\u2019s influence on the everyday lives of Colombians, but she soon decided she didn\u2019t care how he got his money. What mattered was how he used it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIG IN WITH DOCUMENTARIES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Feed your curiosity with these factual gems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escoba<\/strong>r<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was one of the most prolific drug dealers ever, with a net worth estimated to be of about US$30 billion. So powerful was he that he almost brought Colombia to the brink of collapse. Hunting Pablo Escobar down became a desperate mission for the US DEA agents \u2013 and this is the true story behind his ultimate capture. Watch never-before-seen footage and photographs of Escobar\u2019s life and meet the agents responsible for his capture in this two-hour special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women\u2019s Lunatic Asylum, investigative reporter Nellie Bly feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalised to report from the inside. This Lifetime Original Movie follows her harrowing story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTK: A Killer Among Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennis Rader, who became known as the BTK Strangler (which stands for Bind, Torture, Kill), terrorised residents of Wichita, Kansas for 30 years, killing 10 people. By the time he was captured in 2005, he\u2019d destroyed lives and left a legacy of destruction. Here, the investigators on the case, the families of those who were murdered and even his own daughter talk about his effect on their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Justice S1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dwayne Johnson executive produces this documentary that sets out to expose the levels of inequality in black communities across America. Luckily there are those who continue to fight for justice. This is the story of those heroes, leaders and activists who are doing whatever it takes to bring about change.
\nWatch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS THESE HOLIDAYS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Download their favourite shows and movies to watch in-app<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooala S1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The streets of the Mother City are all abuzz with the antics of Wian Van Den Berg. He\u2019s a young, local magician who uses cool objects to perform his illusionist tricks that will leave you flabbergasted. His mind-blowing stunts have led to this 23-year-old being the biggest magician on YouTube and Instagram in the Southern Hemisphere. As an added bonus, he teaches kids how to perform their own amazing magic tricks using household items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOVIE: Isle of Dogs, 6 April, M-Net, CH 101, 15:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This quirky stop-motion film from director Wes Anderson is set in an imaginary Japan where all dogs have been banished to an island of garbage to safeguard humans from an outbreak of dangerous \u201cdog flu\u201d. Young Atari refuses to be separated from his beloved guard dog Spot and sets out to bring him home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duck Tales S2, 8 April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrooge McDuck and his family are under attack! With the help of his trusted nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie \u2013 as well as the temperamental Donald Duck and Launchpad McQuack and Mrs Beakley \u2013 they must fight for survival while having some fun along the way. Meanwhile, Louie starts a new business and the family visits a Brazilian town with quite the reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Tues 9 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cousins For Life S1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stuart and Ivy have learned the hard way that working together is better than against each other, even though they have different methods of fixing their problems. Now they stay under one roof, expect some cousin-rivalry and in those rare occasions, genuine love between these pre-teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Fri 12 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chop Chop Ninja S1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no greater achievement for a young ninja other than to become The Chop Chop Ninja, in this new series. Iro is intent on getting this honour, never mind the fact that he\u2019s not ready for it. With the help of his three friends from the Ninja Academy, Iro fights to protect his home island and the mysterious medallion from the Magic Master and his mean villains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch on DStv Now from Tues 9 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DStv Now can be accessed online at now.dstv.com<\/a> or through the app for tablets and smartphones. The app is free to download on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and is available to all DStv customers. Live channels and DStv Catch Up content is available to all DStv customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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