M-Net is bringing DStv Premium viewers another exciting movies themed pop-up channel in February, this time built around one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. The M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel will feature every single 007 movie ever made.
DStv Premium viewers will be able to enjoy all the Bond action on channel 109 on DStv from Thursday 23 February 2017 (at 09:00) until Sunday 5 March (around 15:00). The James Bond movies will be screened in chronological order. Please check your EPG and schedules on DStv.com for the exact screening times.
All the films that will be screened as part of the M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel will also be available on DStv Catch Up Plus via the DStv Wifi Connector. The M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel will also be streamed on DStv Now.
FAQs
- What is the M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel?
The M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel on channel 109 is a special, once-off tribute to one of the biggest movie franchises, celebrating 55 years of Hollywood’s most charming secret agent. Over the course of two weeks, you will experience all the dapper tuxedos, iconic fast cars, sultry bond girls, exotic locations, mind-blowing gadgets, deadly villains, unforgettable music, incredible title sequences and martinis…shaken, not stirred, of course.
- Why did M-Net decide to create this channel?
The massive success of previous movie themed movie pop-up channels – like the Star Wars, Harry Potter, M-Net Inspire and fliekNET channels – indicated that movie fans love curated content such as this. It made perfect sense to dedicate a pop-up channel to the world’s iconic secret agent: Bond, James Bond.
The channel promises to be wonderful entertainment for a wide audience. Younger audiences will be introduced to classic Bond characters, while long-time fans can re-live the magic of 007.
- Which James Bond movies will be screened?
Every single movie in the Bond franchise – from Dr No (1963) to the latest blockbuster Spectre (2015).
- Will there only be movies or will there be documentaries and other programming as well?
You can also look forward to the following documentaries:
Now Pay Attention 007 (2000)
Best Ever Bond 2002
Bond Girls Are Forever (2012)
Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007(2012)
- When will the M-Net Movies James Bond channel be available?
From Thursday, 23 February 2017 at 09:00 until Sunday, 5 March 2017 around 15:00,on channel 109.
Also note, the channel will conclude with a binge viewing weekend from Friday 3 March from 09:00 (Dr No) in the morning, until Sunday 5 March at approximately 15:00 (Spectre).
- Is this a 24-hour channel?
The channel will be on air for approximately 18 hours per day.
- Who will have access to the channel?
This channel is dedicated exclusively to DStv Premium viewers. Please also note that this channel will not be on Catch Up but it will be available on Catch Up Plus and DStv Now.
- Will the same content be screened across Africa?
Yes, please check your EPG Guide and schedules on dstv.com
- How will the movies be screened? How will I know when my favourite movie will be on air?
The movies will be screened in chronological order. Please consult the EPG or online schedules on the DStv websites for specific times.
Below is an outline of the schedule:
Thursday 23 February 2017
Dr No (1963) - 9:10
From Russia With Love 1964 -11:03
Goldfinger 1964 - 13:03
Thunderball 1965- 14:53
You Only Live Twice 1967- 15:03
On Her Majesty's Secret Service 1969- 19:00
Diamonds Are Forever 1971- 21:21
Friday 24 February 2017
Live and Let Die 1973- 08:35
The Man With The Golden Gun 1974- 10:37
The Spy Who Loved Me 1977- 12:42
Moonraker 1979- 14:47
For Your Eyes Only 1981- 16:53
Octopussy 1983- 19:00
Never Say Never Again 1983- 21:10
A View To A Kill 1985- 23:23
Saturday 25 February 2017
Casino Royale (Peter Sellers Spoof TV Movie)- 09:35
The Living Daylights 1987- 10:30
License to Kill 1989- 12:40
Goldeneye 1995- 14:52
Tomorrow Never Dies 1997- 17:01
The World Is Not Enough 1999- 19:00
Die Another Day 2002 21:08-
Sunday 26 February 2017
Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story Of 007 -07:20
Bond Girls are Forever - 9:00
Now Pay Attention 007! - 9:50
Best Ever Bond -10:45
Casino Royale 2006- 12:23
Quantum of Solace 2008- 14:52
Skyfall 2012- 16:38
Spectre 2015- 19:00
- Will it be in HD and SD?
The channel will be available in both HD and SD.
- Where can I find the schedule for the James Bond Channel Pop-up Channel?
You can find it on www.mnet.tv as well as on the EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) and at www.dstv.com as well as at www.mnet.tv
- How many movies will there be on the channel?
There will be 24 movies and four documentaries:
Now Pay Attention 007 (2000)
Best Ever Bond 2002
Bond Girls Are Forever (2012)
Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007(2012)
- Will the movies also be available on DStv Catch Up?
The content on the M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel will be available on Catch Up Plus as well as through DStv Now.
- Why is the channel only available to DStv Premium customers?
This is a special treat for our DStv Premium customers. Our customers on other packages can look forward to their own surprise treats during the course of the year.
- Why is the content only available on DStv Catch Up Plus and not Catch Up?
There is limited space available on the decoders and on DStv Catch Up– there are so many new series and movies available. That is why our customers can connect their Exploras to the internet to access the movies on Catch Up Plus or stream in on DStv Now online, or use the DStv Now app to stream or download the movies to a tablet or smartphone. Customers with PVR decoders, can of course, also record movies to enjoy when they are ready.