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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1999|12|01|df=y}}
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1999|12|01|df=y}}
| network =
| network =
| owner = [[AMC Networks International]]
| owner = [[AMC Networks International]]<br />[[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] (UK feed)<br />[[Paramount Networks EMEAA]] (Africa and another parts of Europe feed)
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] (Poland)<br />[[576i]] [[16:9]] [[SDTV]]
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] (Poland)<br />[[576i]] [[16:9]] [[SDTV]]
| language = English
| language = English
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| area = Europe, Middle East and Africa
| area = Europe, Middle East and Africa
| former_names = Reality TV<br />Zone Reality
| former_names = Reality TV<br />Zone Reality
| replaced =
| replaced =
| replaced_by = [[True Crime (AMC Networks)|True Crime]] (UK and Ireland)
| closed_date = {{end date and age|2022|06|01|df=y}} (Russia) <br /> {{end date and age|2023|12|31|df=y}} (Czech Republic, Slovakia and in the Netherlands)<ref>https://www.mediaguru.cz/clanky/2023/12/konci-placena-televize-cbs-reality/</ref><ref>https://www.kabelnoord.nl/nieuws/zenderaanbod/cbs-reality-stopt</ref> <br />{{end date and age|2024|01|03|df=y}} (Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia)<ref>https://musor.tv/napi/tvmusor/CBSREALITY/2024.01.01</ref><ref>https://port.hu/csatorna/tv/cbs-reality/tvchannel-250?date=2024-01-01&channel=tvchannel-250</ref><ref>https://digi.hu/uploads/Modositasok_listaja_2024_01_01_fc6478b519.pdf</ref><ref>https://www.dnes.bg/tv.php?tv=11147&date=2024-01-01</ref>
| closed_date = {{end date and age|2022|06|01|df=y}} (Russia) <br /> {{end date and age|2023|11|23|df=y}} (UK and Ireland, replaced by True Crime) <br /> {{end date and age|2023|12|31|df=y}} (Czech Republic, Slovakia and in the Netherlands)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mediaguru.cz/clanky/2023/12/konci-placena-televize-cbs-reality/ | title=Končí placená televize CBS Reality }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kabelnoord.nl/nieuws/zenderaanbod/cbs-reality-stopt | title=CBS Reality stopt }}</ref> <br />{{end date and age|2024|01|03|df=y}} (Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://musor.tv/napi/tvmusor/CBSREALITY/2024.01.01 | title=TV-Műsor - musor.tv, a tv műsorújság }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://port.hu/csatorna/tv/cbs-reality/tvchannel-250?date=2024-01-01&channel=tvchannel-250 | title=CBS Reality }}</ref><ref>https://digi.hu/uploads/Modositasok_listaja_2024_01_01_fc6478b519.pdf {{bare URL PDF|date=February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dnes.bg/tv.php?tv=11147&date=2024-01-01 | title=ТВ програма - CBS Reality &#124; DNES.BG Новини }}</ref>
| sister_channels = *[[CBS Europa]]
| sister_channels = [[CBS Europa]]
| timeshift_service =
| timeshift_service =
| website = {{Plainlist|
| website = {{Plainlist|
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==History==
==History==
CBS Reality was launched as Reality TV on 1 December 1999 as a joint-venture between [[UPC Broadband|UPCtv]] and [[Zone Vision]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zonevision.com:80/news/991130.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020617160425/http://www.zonevision.com/news/991130.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2002-06-17|author=Zone Vision|title=UPCtv and Zone Vision launch new channel: Reality TV}}</ref> In 2005, Liberty Global, owner of UPC, bought Zone Vision. In 2006, they decided to put all their channels under the unified "Zone" brand. Reality TV became ''Zone Reality''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/a34242/zone-vision-unveils-new-unified-branding.html|title=Zone Vision unveils new unified branding|date=June 20, 2006|website=Digital Spy}}</ref>
CBS Reality was launched as Reality TV on 1 December 1999 as a joint-venture between [[UPC Broadband|UPCtv]] and [[Zone Vision]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zonevision.com:80/news/991130.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020617160425/http://www.zonevision.com/news/991130.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2002-06-17|author=Zone Vision|title=UPCtv and Zone Vision launch new channel: Reality TV}}</ref> The channel started broadcasting to Africa on 1 November 2001.<ref>"Zone Vision brings Reality TV channel to Africa", ''Africa Film & TV Magazine'', nº. 32, February-April 2002</ref> In 2005, Liberty Global, owner of UPC, bought Zone Vision. In 2006, they decided to put all their channels under the unified "Zone" brand. Reality TV became ''Zone Reality''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/a34242/zone-vision-unveils-new-unified-branding.html|title=Zone Vision unveils new unified branding|date=June 20, 2006|website=Digital Spy}}</ref>


On 1 August 2012, Chellomedia revealed that the European version of Zone Reality would be rebranded into CBS Reality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/08/01/cbs-and-chellomedia-take-entertainment-across-emea/|title=CBS and Chellomedia take entertainment across EMEA|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=2012-08-01}}</ref> In Europe, Zone Reality was rebranded on 3 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/10/30/rebranded-cbs-channels-set-to-launch/|title=Rebranded CBS channels set to launch|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=2012-10-30}}</ref> [[AMC Networks]] acquired Chellomedia on 2 February 2014. Chellomedia was rebranded as [[AMC Networks International]] on 8 July 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/07/08/chellomedia-to-become-amc-networks-international/|title=Chellomedia to become AMC Networks International|date=July 8, 2014|website=Broadband TV News}}</ref>
On 1 August 2012, Chellomedia revealed that the European version of Zone Reality would be rebranded into CBS Reality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/08/01/cbs-and-chellomedia-take-entertainment-across-emea/|title=CBS and Chellomedia take entertainment across EMEA|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=2012-08-01}}</ref> In Europe, Zone Reality was rebranded on 3 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/10/30/rebranded-cbs-channels-set-to-launch/|title=Rebranded CBS channels set to launch|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=2012-10-30}}</ref> [[AMC Networks]] acquired Chellomedia on 2 February 2014. Chellomedia was rebranded as [[AMC Networks International]] on 8 July 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/07/08/chellomedia-to-become-amc-networks-international/|title=Chellomedia to become AMC Networks International|date=July 8, 2014|website=Broadband TV News}}</ref>


CBS Reality is available in HD in Poland since 23 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://satkurier.pl/news/184112/cbs-reality-juz-nadaje-w-hd.html|title=CBS Reality już nadaje w HD|author=Anita Kaźmierska|date=23 September 2019|website=satkurier.pl|language=pl}}</ref>
CBS Reality is available in HD in Poland since 23 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://satkurier.pl/news/184112/cbs-reality-juz-nadaje-w-hd.html|title=CBS Reality już nadaje w HD|author=Anita Kaźmierska|date=23 September 2019|website=satkurier.pl|language=pl}}</ref>

A dedicated Romanian feed was launched on 13 May 2022, with a different schedule and Romanian adverts. However, promos and trailers are subtitled in Romanian.


CBS Reality closed on June 1, 2022 in Russia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Изменения в вещании каналов - НТВ-ПЛЮС Дальний Восток, Запад, Восток |url=https://ntvplus.ru/company/novosti/izmeneniya-v-veschanii-kanalov-2130 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=ntvplus.ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Отключение телеканала CBS Reality (кнопка №162) (01 июня 2022) |url=https://www.akado.ru/about/news/otklyuchenie-telekanala-cbs-reality-knopka-162/item-289755 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=akado.ru |language=ru}}</ref>
CBS Reality closed on June 1, 2022 in Russia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Изменения в вещании каналов - НТВ-ПЛЮС Дальний Восток, Запад, Восток |url=https://ntvplus.ru/company/novosti/izmeneniya-v-veschanii-kanalov-2130 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=ntvplus.ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Отключение телеканала CBS Reality (кнопка №162) (01 июня 2022) |url=https://www.akado.ru/about/news/otklyuchenie-telekanala-cbs-reality-knopka-162/item-289755 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=akado.ru |language=ru}}</ref>

CBS Reality closed in the UK on 22 November 2023 and was rebranded as [[True Crime (AMC Networks)|True Crime]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AMC NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL UK UNVEILS A FRESH AND COHESIVE NEW LOOK FOR ITS UK PORTFOLIO OF CHANNELS AND STREAMING SERVICES |url=https://www.amcnetworks.com/press-releases/amc-networks-international-uk-unveils-a-fresh-and-cohesive-new-look-for-its-uk-portfolio-of-channels-and-streaming-services/ |website=amcnetworks.com |date=October 31, 2023}}</ref>


CBS Reality closed on December 31, 2023 in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and in the Netherlands.
CBS Reality closed on December 31, 2023 in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and in the Netherlands.
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===Cable===
===Cable===
* [[Com Hem]] {{small|(Sweden)}}: Channel 71
* [[Cosmote TV]] {{small|(Greece)}}: Channel 452
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* [[Paramount+]] {{small|(Greece)}}: Channel 452
* [[Hot (Israel)|Hot]] {{small|(Israel)}}: Channel 48
* [[Hot (Israel)|Hot]] {{small|(Israel)}}: Channel 48
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* [[Naxoo]] {{small|(Switzerland)}}: Channel 224
* [[NOS (Portuguese company)|NOS]] and [[Nowo]] {{small|(Portugal)}}: Channel 19
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* [[UPC Austria|UPC]] {{small|(Austria)}}: Channel 647
* [[UPC Polska|UPC]] {{small|(Poland)}}: Channel 392
* [[UPC Polska|UPC]] {{small|(Poland)}}: Channel 392
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* [[Orange Romania|Orange]] {{small|(Romania)}}: Channel 372
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* [[Digi Communications|Digi]] {{small|(Romania)}}: Channel 153
* [[Vodafone Romania|Vodafone]] {{small|(Romania)}}: Channel 303


===IPTV===
===IPTV===
* [[Moja TV]] {{small|(Bosnia and Herzegovina)}}: Channel 13
* [[Gibtelecom]] {{small|(Gibraltar)}}
* [[Open IPTV (Bosnia and Herzegovina)|Open IPTV]] {{small|(Bosnia and Herzegovina)}}: Channel 652
* [[Orange Romania|Orange]] {{small|(Romania)}}: Channel 372
* [[Etisalat]] Channel 358
* [[Gibtelecom]] {{small|(Gibraltar)}}:


===Satellite===
===Satellite===
* [[DStv]] {{small|(South Africa)}}: Channel 132
* [[DStv]] {{small|(South Africa)}}: Channel 132
* [[Yes (Israel)|Yes]] {{small|(Israel)}}: Channel 64
* [[Yes (Israel)|Yes]] {{small|(Israel)}}: Channel 64
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* Zuku TV {{small|(Kenya)}}: Channel 127
* [[StarSat]] {{small|(South Africa and Africa )}}: Channel 170
* [[StarSat]] {{small|(South Africa and Africa )}}: Channel 170
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* [[Orange Romania|Orange]] {{small|(Romania)}}: Channel 370


==Logos==
==Logos==
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[[Category:Defunct television channels in the Netherlands]]
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Latest revision as of 08:52, 18 April 2024

This article is about the European TV channel. For the former UK channel named CBS Reality, see True Crime (AMC Networks).

CBS Reality
CountryUnited Kingdom
Broadcast areaEurope, Middle East and Africa
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV (Poland)
576i 16:9 SDTV
Ownership
OwnerAMC Networks International
Paramount Networks UK & Australia (UK feed)
Paramount Networks EMEAA (Africa and another parts of Europe feed)
Sister channelsCBS Europa
History
Launched1 December 1999; 24 years ago (1999-12-01)
Closed1 June 2022; 1 year ago (2022-06-01) (Russia)
23 November 2023; 6 months ago (2023-11-23) (UK and Ireland, replaced by True Crime)
31 December 2023; 5 months ago (2023-12-31) (Czech Republic, Slovakia and in the Netherlands)[1][2]
3 January 2024; 4 months ago (2024-01-03) (Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia)[3][4][5][6]
Replaced byTrue Crime (UK and Ireland)
Former namesReality TV
Zone Reality
Links
Website
Availability
Terrestrial
See separate section

CBS Reality is a European free-to-air television channel broadcast in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

History[edit]

CBS Reality was launched as Reality TV on 1 December 1999 as a joint-venture between UPCtv and Zone Vision.[7] The channel started broadcasting to Africa on 1 November 2001.[8] In 2005, Liberty Global, owner of UPC, bought Zone Vision. In 2006, they decided to put all their channels under the unified "Zone" brand. Reality TV became Zone Reality.[9]

On 1 August 2012, Chellomedia revealed that the European version of Zone Reality would be rebranded into CBS Reality.[10] In Europe, Zone Reality was rebranded on 3 December 2012.[11] AMC Networks acquired Chellomedia on 2 February 2014. Chellomedia was rebranded as AMC Networks International on 8 July 2014.[12]

CBS Reality is available in HD in Poland since 23 September 2019.[13]

A dedicated Romanian feed was launched on 13 May 2022, with a different schedule and Romanian adverts. However, promos and trailers are subtitled in Romanian.

CBS Reality closed on June 1, 2022 in Russia.[14][15]

CBS Reality closed in the UK on 22 November 2023 and was rebranded as True Crime.[16]

CBS Reality closed on December 31, 2023 in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and in the Netherlands.

CBS Reality closed on January 3, 2024 in Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia.

Availability[edit]

Cable[edit]

  • Cosmote TV (Greece): Channel 452
  • Hot (Israel): Channel 48
  • UPC (Poland): Channel 392
  • Orange (Romania): Channel 372
  • Digi (Romania): Channel 153
  • Vodafone (Romania): Channel 303

IPTV[edit]

Satellite[edit]

  • DStv (South Africa): Channel 132
  • Yes (Israel): Channel 64
  • StarSat (South Africa and Africa ): Channel 170
  • Orange (Romania): Channel 370

Logos[edit]

  • Reality TV (2002–2006)
    Reality TV (2002–2006)
  • Zone Reality (2006–2012)
    Zone Reality (2006–2012)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Končí placená televize CBS Reality".
  2. ^ "CBS Reality stopt".
  3. ^ "TV-Műsor - musor.tv, a tv műsorújság".
  4. ^ "CBS Reality".
  5. ^ https://digi.hu/uploads/Modositasok_listaja_2024_01_01_fc6478b519.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  6. ^ "ТВ програма - CBS Reality | DNES.BG Новини".
  7. ^ Zone Vision. "UPCtv and Zone Vision launch new channel: Reality TV". Archived from the original on 17 June 2002.
  8. ^ "Zone Vision brings Reality TV channel to Africa", Africa Film & TV Magazine, nº. 32, February-April 2002
  9. ^ "Zone Vision unveils new unified branding". Digital Spy. 20 June 2006.
  10. ^ "CBS and Chellomedia take entertainment across EMEA". Broadband TV News. 1 August 2012.
  11. ^ "Rebranded CBS channels set to launch". Broadband TV News. 30 October 2012.
  12. ^ "Chellomedia to become AMC Networks International". Broadband TV News. 8 July 2014.
  13. ^ Anita Kaźmierska (23 September 2019). "CBS Reality już nadaje w HD". satkurier.pl (in Polish).
  14. ^ "Изменения в вещании каналов - НТВ-ПЛЮС Дальний Восток, Запад, Восток". ntvplus.ru. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Отключение телеканала CBS Reality (кнопка №162) (01 июня 2022)". akado.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  16. ^ "AMC NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL UK UNVEILS A FRESH AND COHESIVE NEW LOOK FOR ITS UK PORTFOLIO OF CHANNELS AND STREAMING SERVICES". amcnetworks.com. 31 October 2023.

External links[edit]

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