The new channel Vuzu replaces Channel GO on DStv
channel 123, as from today (1 July, 2009).
A rundown of the new shows and premieres starting throughout July:
Adrenalin Project 2Premiere date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 at 18h00
Runs Mondays to Fridays at 18h00Thrill-seeking teens (14-16 years old) compete head-to-head in intense physical and mental challenges in an adrenaline-charged competition.
The show consists of a 26-episode “American Gladiator”- style tournament that follows the contestants as they compete with their opponents in “Survivor” type challenges.
The tournament-style rounds will determine who moves on to the semi-final and final challenge showdown.
The show also follows the challengers at their base camp where they will have to live and co-exist with their Adrenaline Project rivals.
The winner wins the title of The Ultimate Adrenalite.
The Simpsons 19Premiere date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 at 18h30
Runs Mondays to Fridays at 18h30
A rebroadcast of The Simpsons 19 (which was previously on M-Net).
In the premiere episode: Marge launches a gym for “regular women” which becomes so successful she needs to open a second store.
Before long the business lands her on the cover of several magazines, and she even makes an appearance on “The Opal Show.” Homer accompanies Marge on a business trip to Palm Springfield.
There he rubs elbows with the trophy second-husbands of successful women. They warn him that sooner or later Marge will dump him, and hook up with a younger, fitter guy.
Before long Homer begins to fear that the men he met on the trip are right: Marge begins to show telltale signs that she’ll dump him so he begs the trophy second-husbands for help.
TVSA's The Simpsons 19 Show Page
V EntertainmentPremiere date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 at 19h00
Runs Mondays to Fridays at 19h00
The new Vuzu channel's flagship live entertainment show, hosted by Nonhle Thema and Siyabonga Ngwekazi. Featuring news, gossip, mobile videos, blogs and web clips.
TVSA's V Entertainment Mini-Site
VixensPremiere date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 at 20h00
A reality show featuring six couples who put their relationship to the test. Six boyfriends move into a house with six "vixens" while their girlfriends watch from the sidelines to see if they cheat.
Gossip Girl 2Premiere date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 at 20h30
Spotted: the privileged teens of the Upper East side unpacking suitcases stuffed with shiny new secrets and hidden agendas from a scandalous summer in the Hamptons.
TVSA's Gossip Girl 2 Show Page.
South Park 1Premiere date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009 at 22h00
Runs Mondays to Fridays at 22h00Please note: there's been a change to this - the run will start with Season 10 instead of Season 1 and will then run through Seasons 11 and 12.
Once this is complete the show will start from Season 1 and run through all seasons.
The pop foul-mouthed animated series featuring four heroes of South Park: Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny who tackle everything from schoolyard crushes to alien abductions.
Once Season 1 finishes it's run, Season 2 will follow directly after.
Vuzic
Premiere date: Thursday, 2 July 2009 at 10h00 and 16h00
Runs Mondays to Fridays at 10h00 and 16h00
A TV dukebox show in which viewers control and choose the tracks that get spun.
Tori & Dean 3: Home Sweet HollywoodPremiere date: Thursday, 2 July 2009 at 19h30
Lovebirds Tori & Dean move back to LA to start life anew with another happy bundle of joy on the way. But the added pressures of moving, a new baby and Tori’s book launch are a lot of pressure for them both.
Plus, because it’s time to buy their own place, limited finances are placing major pressure on them.
Added to the pressure: Dean goes off to shoot a film in Canada, leaving behind Teri.
One Tree Hill 6Premiere date: Thursday, 2 July 2009 at 20h30
In this new sixth season, the residents of Tree Hill are faced with choices that will change their lives. Lucas chases the woman he wants to spend his life with; Brooke deals with her mother.
TVSA's One Tree Hill 6 Show Page
Scar TissuePremiere date: Friday, 3 July 2009 at 19h30
An entertainment show which consists of various stunts performed by a professional crew across a wide spectrum of everyday situations.
Four crazy stuntmen and a female nurse - Lalla Hirayama - link all the stunts and events together.
KayaPremiere date: Friday, 3 July 2009 at 20h30
A series about Kaya (played by Danielle Savre) - a musically gifted young woman who struggles when she becomes an overnight sensation.
The show follows her highs and lo's as she navigates her way through the minefield of celeb-hood and all the pressures of superstardom in today's media-crazed society.
Entourage 5 Premiere date: Friday, 3 July 2009 at 21h00
With Medellin slammed by critics and made a direct-to-DVD release, Vince hides out in a Mexican paradise with Turtle. Drama turns prima donna during a photo shoot.
TVSA's Entourage 5 Show Page
Rock Of Love 2 Premiere date: Sunday, 5 July 2009 at 19h30
Twenty new women will lay it all on the line for their chance at the ultimate rock-and-roll romance. And this time, the encore will be bigger and better than ever.
TVSA's Rock Of Love 2 Show Page
I Want To Work For DiddyPremiere date: Monday, 6 July 2009 at 19h30
A reality search that looks for an "Apprentice" assistant to P Diddy.
13 young men and women with the raw potential to assist and exist with him are rounded up and put through their paces to see if they have what it takes.
Each episode showcases an array of challenges, many based on real life experiences of Diddy's previous assistants.
After completing their tasks, the contestants must also do their best to impress an intimidating panel: self-made business prodigy and Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group Kevin Liles, Bad Boy Marketing Executive and former assistant Capricorn and Diddy's ultimate henchman, Phil Robinson.
Smallville 8Premiere date: Monday, 6 July 2009 at 20h30
This season Clark Kent (Tom Welling) moves closer than ever to embracing his calling as the iconic superhero he is destined to become.
Spending less time in his hometown and more time in the big city of Metropolis, Clark will encounter new challenges and a few new faces, both friend and foe, as he begins his career at the Daily Planet.
TVSA's Smallville 8 Show Page
Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew 2Premiere date: Tuesday, 7 July 2009 at 19h30
Once again, the streets meet the stage as host Mario Lopez and an expert panel of judges return to critique each week's performances to find the best dance crew.
The season begins with a nationwide search for 14 of the very best dance crews. With their dreams on the line, the crews need to impress the judges who choose 10 crew's to move on to compete for the title through the season.
The judges are: choreographer Shane Sparks (So You Think You Dance choreographer and beefcake); and singers JC Chasez and Lil Mama.
TVSA's Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew 2 Show Page
PriviledgedPremiere date: Tuesday, 7 July 2009 at 20h30
Megan - a tutor - makes the transition from New York to Palm Beach, and takes on her new position with gusto. The girls she has to teach are Rose and Sage Baker. The duo are beautiful, rebellious and less-than-thrilled with their new tutor.
Hoping to upset Megan the pair immediately begin plotting ways to undermine Megan. Despite her own complicated family and romantic relationships, Megan's committed to making a difference in the lives of her two headstrong students.
As the series unfolds she navigates the treacherous waters of high society in Palm Beach.
The show is based on the book How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls.