Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) Heads to DStv

SPI/FilmBox has clinched a deal for its Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) to launch on Multichoice’s DStv across Sub-Saharan Africa next month.

As of November 2, the channel will be available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family in South Africa and Lesotho, and on DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact across all other Sub-Saharan African territories.

“We are very excited about launching on DStv as a leading video entertainment platform in Africa,” said Georgina Twiss, managing director of Western Europe and Africa at SPI International. “This brings the Timeless Dizi Channel to a wider audience across the region. SPI and MultiChoice are both committed to bringing phenomenal content that’s built on compelling stories capable of capturing the hearts and minds across generations and geographies. That’s why we believe TDC is the perfect addition to DStv’s channel offering with its well-curated selection of dramas, a unique genre of high-budget series from Turkish producers that focus on relatable and engaging stories of family, relationships, morality and love.”

The TDC lineup includes Black Money Love, Karadayi, Kurt Seyit & Shura, The End, Red Scarf, Moms and Mothers, Wings of Love, The 8th Day and Kuzgun.

“This Turkish pop-up channel is such an exciting opportunity for us to offer a new and unique genre of content to our customers as part of our commitment to bring the best of the world back home,” said Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice group CEO of general entertainment and connected video. “As Africa’s most-loved storyteller, we will continue to invest in both local and international content that excites our customers, both young and old, and offers the best entertainment at great value.”