24 August 2018
Fun new shows for kids on Showmax
Children whose parents subscribe to Showmax have been in for a treat this month, with so many series and family movies launching on the platform in August, including some evergreen kid favourites, from Peppa Pig to Blaze and the Monster Machines, and the super-popular Pokemon franchise. Check it out.
Peppa Pig Special: Around The World
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On the first day of the summer holidays, Peppa and her family get a much bigger adventure than they expected, thanks to Miss Rabbit and her plane. Watch now »
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Image: Nickelodeon
AJ is Axle City’s top racer and Blaze is his powerful car. Together they go on many adventures, exploring science and math in fun ways that everyone will enjoy. Watch now »
Paw Patrol
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Ryder and his team of pups are back to save the day! What would Adventure Bay do without Martial, Chase, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Skye? No job is too big, no pup is too small, and there’s a whole new season of fun to be had with the pups on Showmax. Watch now »
SpongeBob SquarePants
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From Sandy trying to break a record number of records, to Spongebob trying to be extreme, to Patrick becoming a superhero, Bikini Bottom is not ready for this season! Watch now »
Nella the Princess Knight, S1
Nella isn’t your average princess. She is a princess-knight and with the support of her friends solves problems around her kingdom. No matter what happens, Nella stays true to herself.
Bubble Guppies, S3
It’s a whole new season of adventures for the guppies! They say hello to a new friend at school, learn about our world and even play basketball with elephants.
Henry Danger, S1-2
Henry’s friends think he’s just a timid guy. But he’s also Kid Danger, sidekick to the superhero Captain Man. Gadgets, adventures and saving the world – not a bad deal.
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