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{{about|the music TV channel|the Quebec TV network|V (TV network)}}
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{{short description|Asian music television channel}}
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| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)}}
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)}}
| slogan = ''Music And So Much More''
| slogan = ''Music And So Much More''
| country = [[British Hong Kong]] (1991-1997)<br>[[China]] (1997-present)
| country = [[British Hong Kong]] (15 September 1991-30 June 1997)<br>[[China]] (1 October 1997-30 September 2021)
| area = [[Asia]]
| area = [[Asia]]
| language = [[English language|English]]<br />Arabic<br />Hindi<br />Thai<br />Mandarin<br />Cantonese<br />Korean<br />Japanese
| language = [[English language|English]]<br />Arabic<br />Hindi<br />Thai<br />Mandarin<br />Cantonese<br />Korean<br />Japanese
| headquarters = [[British Hong Kong]] (1991-1997)<br>[[Hong Kong]], [[China]] (1997-present)
| headquarters = [[British Hong Kong]] (15 September 1991-30 June 1997)<br>[[China]] (1 October 1997-30 September 2021)
| former_names = [[MTV (Southeast Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]<br>{{small|15 September 1991–1 May 1994}}
| former_names = [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]<br>{{small|15 September 1991–1 May 1994}}
| replaced = [[MTV (Southeast Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]<br>{{small|15 September 1991–1 May 1994}}
| replaced = [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]<br>{{small|15 September 1991–1 May 1994}}
| replaced_by = [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]
| sister_channels = {{ubl|[[Star Chinese Movies]]|[[Fox Life]]|[[Fox Crime (Asian TV channel)|Fox Crime]]|[[FX (Asian TV channel)|FX]]|[[Fox (Asian TV channel)|Fox]]|[[Fox Sports (Asian TV network)|Fox Sports]]|[[Fox Filipino]]|[[National Geographic (Asian TV channel)|National Geographic]]|[[Fox Movies (Southeast Asian TV channel)|Fox Movies]]|[[Fox Action Movies]]|[[Fox Family Movies]]}}
| sister_channels = {{ubl|[[Star Chinese Movies]]|[[Fox Life]]|[[Fox Crime (Asian TV channel)|Fox Crime]]|[[FX (Asian TV channel)|FX]]|[[Fox (Asian TV channel)|Fox]]|[[Fox Sports (Asian TV network)|Fox Sports]]|[[Fox Filipino]]|[[National Geographic (Asian TV channel)|National Geographic]]|[[Fox Movies (Southeast Asian TV channel)|Fox Movies]]|[[Fox Action Movies]]|[[Fox Family Movies]]}}
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'''Channel [V]''' is a pan-Asian pay [[music television]] network owned by [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific]], a pay-TV channel unit of [[List of assets owned by The Walt Disney Company#International Operations|Disney International Operations]]. It was launched by what was back then [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV]] to replace [[MTV (Southeast Asia)|MTV]]'s original Asian operation. The Mainland Chinese version is owned by [[Star China Media]] and the Australian channels were owned by [[Foxtel]] until their closures.
'''Channel [V]''' is a pan-Asian pay [[music television]] network owned by [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific]], a pay-TV channel unit of [[List of assets owned by The Walt Disney Company#International Operations|Disney International Operations]]. It was launched by what was back then [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV]] to replace [[MTV (Southeast Asia)|MTV]]'s original Asian operation. The Mainland Chinese version is owned by [[Star China Media]] and the Australian channels were owned by [[Foxtel]] until their closures.


Channel [V] currently operates either a local feed or a relay of the international version in Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Mainland China and Thailand. It previously operated localised versions in India, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Australia.
Channel [V] former operates either a local feed or a relay of the international version in Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Mainland China and Thailand. It previously operated localised versions in India, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Australia.

Channel [V] was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke. All Channel [V] shows officially back moved to [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]].


== History ==
== History ==
Channel [V] was originally launched as [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]] on 15 September 1991 as a joint venture between [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV]] and [[Viacom (original)|Viacom]], but later [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV]]'s contract with [[MTV]] expired on 2 May 1994.
Channel [V] was originally launched as MTV Asia.

Channel V was officially full formal launched took place on 27 May 1994.


On April 27, 2021, Disney announced that Channel V will be closing down on October 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=Disney to Close 18 TV Channels in Asia |url=https://variety.com/2021/biz/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref>
Channel [V] was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke.<ref>{{cite web |title=Disney to Close 18 TV Channels in Asia |url=https://variety.com/2021/biz/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref> All Channel [V] shows officially back moved to [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]].


== Current feeds ==
== Former feeds ==
===Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and International===
===Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and International (1991-2021)===
Channel [V] Asia is the flagship of the Channel [V] network. It was founded after [[MTV Southeast Asia|MTV Asia]] parted ways with the [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV Network]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from January 1994 until January 2002, after which operations and studios were shifted to Malaysia with some aspects still operating in Hong Kong.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} Since 1 January 2008, Channel [V] International has moved back to its original studio in Hong Kong, which is also the same studio of Channel [V] China and Taiwan.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}}
Channel [V] Asia is the flagship of the Channel [V] network. It was founded after [[MTV Southeast Asia|MTV Asia]] parted ways with the [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV Network]]. It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from May 1994 until January 2002, after which operations and studios were shifted to Malaysia with some aspects still operating in Hong Kong. Since 1 January 2008, Channel [V] International has moved back to its original studio in Hong Kong, which is also the same studio of Channel [V] China and Taiwan.


Channel V will officially cease transmission on 1 October 2021.
Channel [V] Asia was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke. All Channel [V] shows officially back moved to [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]].


====Former VJs====
====Former VJs====
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===Thailand===
===Thailand (1996-2021)===
{{Main|Channel V Thailand}}
{{Main|Channel V Thailand}}
Channel [V] Thailand is the Thai branch of the Channel [V] network. It is a joint venture between [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific]], [[GMM Grammy|GMM Media]] and [[TrueVisions]].<ref>[http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media Enter Strategic Alliance for CHANNEL V Thailand] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105815/http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 |date=24 September 2015 }} retrieved via www.startv.com</ref> It started operating in Thailand in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.
Channel [V] Thailand is the Thai branch of the Channel [V] network. It is a joint venture between [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific]], [[GMM Grammy|GMM Media]] and [[TrueVisions]].<ref>[http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media Enter Strategic Alliance for CHANNEL V Thailand] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105815/http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 |date=24 September 2015 }} retrieved via www.startv.com</ref> It started operating in Thailand in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.


Channel V Thailand officially will cease transmission on 1 October 2021.
Channel [V] Thailand was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke.


==== Former VJs ====
==== Former VJs ====
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** '''Woonsen''' – [[Virithipa Pakdeeprasong]]
** '''Woonsen''' – [[Virithipa Pakdeeprasong]]


===Mainland China===
===Mainland China (1994-2021)===
Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Mainland China in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. Fox International Channels Asia Pacific sold certain Mandarin language entertainment television channels that target Mainland China, including Channel [V] Mainland China, to China Media Capital. As a result, Channel [V] Mainland China is a part of Star China Media as of 2014. It is broadcast free-to-air on AsiaSat 7. Channel [V] switches between Simplified and Traditional Chinese with selected Channel [V] International programs airing with Chinese subtitles. It is the only feed that is available free-to-air.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/hk/Channel-V-China.html|title=Channel V China - LyngSat|website=www.lyngsat.com|access-date=2018-01-30}}</ref>
Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Mainland China in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. Fox International Channels Asia Pacific sold certain Mandarin language entertainment television channels that target Mainland China, including Channel [V] Mainland China, to China Media Capital. As a result, Channel [V] Mainland China is a part of Star China Media as of 2014. It is broadcast free-to-air on AsiaSat 7. Channel [V] switches between Simplified and Traditional Chinese with selected Channel [V] International programs airing with Chinese subtitles. It is the only feed that is available free-to-air.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/hk/Channel-V-China.html|title=Channel V China - LyngSat|website=www.lyngsat.com|access-date=2018-01-30}}</ref>


Channel V China will officially cease transmission on 1 October 2021.
Channel [V] Mainland China was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke.


====Current VJs====
====Former VJs====
* [[Blackie Chen|Blackie]] (黑人)
* [[Blackie Chen|Blackie]] (黑人)
* [[Christine Fan]] (范范/范瑋琪)
* [[Christine Fan]] (范范/范瑋琪)

====Former VJs====
* [[Will Pan]] (潘瑋柏)
* [[Will Pan]] (潘瑋柏)


==Former feeds==
===India (1994-2018)===

===India (1994 - 2018)===
{{Main|Channel V India}}
{{Main|Channel V India}}
Channel [V] India was the Indian branch of the Channel [V] network. It was operated by [[Star India]]. It started operating in India in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 July 2012, the channel discontinued its musical programming and started focusing on original content through fiction dailies and studio formats that address teenage issues.<ref name="music1">{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/television-channels/160802-all-about-channel-vs-new-logo-and-shows|title= All about Channel V's new logo and shows|date=2 August 2016|website=Radioandmusic.com}}</ref> On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.<ref name=music1/> Later, it discontinued operations on 15 September 2018.
Channel [V] India was the Indian branch of the Channel [V] network. It was operated by [[Star India]]. It started operating in India in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 July 2012, the channel discontinued its musical programming and started focusing on original content through fiction dailies and studio formats that address teenage issues.<ref name="music1">{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/television-channels/160802-all-about-channel-vs-new-logo-and-shows|title= All about Channel V's new logo and shows|date=2 August 2016|website=Radioandmusic.com}}</ref> On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.<ref name=music1/> Later, it discontinued operations on 15 September 2018.


===Philippines (1994 - 2012)===
===Philippines (1994-2012)===
{{Main|Channel V Philippines}}
{{Main|Channel V Philippines}}
Channel [V] Philippines was the Filipino branch of the Channel [V] network. It was a joint venture between [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific]], [[Fox International Channels Philippines|Fox International Channels]], TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company and Northern Star Productions as network providers.<ref>[http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3661 CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Announce the Launch of Channel V Philippines Tagalog language content block on V International set to launch with an expanded distribution for the channel on Sky Cable] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304134722/http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3661 |date=4 March 2009 }} retrieved via www.startv.com
Channel [V] Philippines was the Filipino branch of the Channel [V] network. It was a joint venture between [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific]], [[Fox International Channels Philippines|Fox International Channels]], TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company and Northern Star Productions as network providers.<ref>[http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3661 CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Announce the Launch of Channel V Philippines Tagalog language content block on V International set to launch with an expanded distribution for the channel on Sky Cable] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304134722/http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3661 |date=4 March 2009 }} retrieved via www.startv.com
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05-03-2009</ref> It started operating in the Philippines in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. It discontinued operations on 13 July 2012.
05-03-2009</ref> It started operating in the Philippines in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. It discontinued operations on 13 July 2012.


===Taiwan (1994 - 2018)===
===Taiwan (1994-2018)===
Channel [V] Taiwan was the Taiwanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Taiwan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 September 2012 it was replaced by [[Fox (Asian TV channel)|Fox Taiwan]], while Channel [V] Taiwan still operated overseas. On 15 July 2018, Channel [V] Taiwan officially shut down.
Channel [V] Taiwan was the Taiwanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Taiwan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 September 2012 it was replaced by [[Fox (Asian TV channel)|Fox Taiwan]], while Channel [V] Taiwan still operated overseas. On 15 July 2018, Channel [V] Taiwan officially shut down.


===South Korea (1994 - 2008)===
===South Korea (1994-2008)===
Channel [V] Korea was the Korean branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in South Korea in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.
Channel [V] Korea was the Korean branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in South Korea in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.


===Japan (1994 - 2002)===
===Japan (1994-2002)===
Channel [V] Japan was the Japanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Japan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.
Channel [V] Japan was the Japanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Japan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.


===Australia (1995 - 2020)===
===Australia (1995-2020)===
{{Main|Channel V Australia}}
{{Main|Channel V Australia}}
{{Main|V (Australian TV channel)}}
{{Main|V (Australian TV channel)}}

Revision as of 12:35, 31 May 2021

Channel [V]
Channel [V]
CountryBritish Hong Kong (15 September 1991-30 June 1997)
China (1 October 1997-30 September 2021)
Broadcast areaAsia
HeadquartersBritish Hong Kong (15 September 1991-30 June 1997)
China (1 October 1997-30 September 2021)
Programming
Language(s)English
Arabic
Hindi
Thai
Mandarin
Cantonese
Korean
Japanese
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Owner
Sister channels
History
Launched15 September 1991; 32 years ago (1991-09-15)
ReplacedMTV Asia
15 September 1991–1 May 1994
Closed1 October 2021
Replaced byMTV Asia
Former namesMTV Asia
15 September 1991–1 May 1994
Availability
Terrestrial
5 Network (Myanmar)Channel 17

Channel [V] is a pan-Asian pay music television network owned by Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, a pay-TV channel unit of Disney International Operations. It was launched by what was back then STAR TV to replace MTV's original Asian operation. The Mainland Chinese version is owned by Star China Media and the Australian channels were owned by Foxtel until their closures.

Channel [V] former operates either a local feed or a relay of the international version in Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Mainland China and Thailand. It previously operated localised versions in India, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Australia.

Channel [V] was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke. All Channel [V] shows officially back moved to MTV Asia.

History

Channel [V] was originally launched as MTV Asia on 15 September 1991 as a joint venture between STAR TV and Viacom, but later STAR TV's contract with MTV expired on 2 May 1994.

Channel V was officially full formal launched took place on 27 May 1994.

Channel [V] was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke.[1] All Channel [V] shows officially back moved to MTV Asia.

Former feeds

Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and International (1991-2021)

Channel [V] Asia is the flagship of the Channel [V] network. It was founded after MTV Asia parted ways with the STAR TV Network. It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from May 1994 until January 2002, after which operations and studios were shifted to Malaysia with some aspects still operating in Hong Kong. Since 1 January 2008, Channel [V] International has moved back to its original studio in Hong Kong, which is also the same studio of Channel [V] China and Taiwan.

Channel [V] Asia was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke. All Channel [V] shows officially back moved to MTV Asia.

Former VJs

Thailand (1996-2021)

Channel [V] Thailand is the Thai branch of the Channel [V] network. It is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, GMM Media and TrueVisions.[2] It started operating in Thailand in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.

Channel [V] Thailand was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke.

Former VJs

Mainland China (1994-2021)

Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Mainland China in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. Fox International Channels Asia Pacific sold certain Mandarin language entertainment television channels that target Mainland China, including Channel [V] Mainland China, to China Media Capital. As a result, Channel [V] Mainland China is a part of Star China Media as of 2014. It is broadcast free-to-air on AsiaSat 7. Channel [V] switches between Simplified and Traditional Chinese with selected Channel [V] International programs airing with Chinese subtitles. It is the only feed that is available free-to-air.[3]

Channel [V] Mainland China was officially ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission on 1 October 2021 at midnight stroke.

Former VJs

India (1994-2018)

Channel [V] India was the Indian branch of the Channel [V] network. It was operated by Star India. It started operating in India in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 July 2012, the channel discontinued its musical programming and started focusing on original content through fiction dailies and studio formats that address teenage issues.[4] On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.[4] Later, it discontinued operations on 15 September 2018.

Philippines (1994-2012)

Channel [V] Philippines was the Filipino branch of the Channel [V] network. It was a joint venture between Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, Fox International Channels, TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company and Northern Star Productions as network providers.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] It started operating in the Philippines in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. It discontinued operations on 13 July 2012.

Taiwan (1994-2018)

Channel [V] Taiwan was the Taiwanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Taiwan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 September 2012 it was replaced by Fox Taiwan, while Channel [V] Taiwan still operated overseas. On 15 July 2018, Channel [V] Taiwan officially shut down.

South Korea (1994-2008)

Channel [V] Korea was the Korean branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in South Korea in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.

Japan (1994-2002)

Channel [V] Japan was the Japanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Japan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.

Australia (1995-2020)

Channel [V] Australia was the Australian branch of the Channel [V] network. It was first launched as Red in 1995 and was owned by Foxtel. It ceased broadcasting in Australia on 26 February 2016, as it merged with [V] Hits (later rebranded as [V]), focusing only on music video programming and countdowns. V Hits was also formerly known as Club [V] and Channel [V] 2, and ceased broadcasting on 1 July 2020.[13] Former VJs included Andrew Günsberg, Jabba, James Mathison, Chloe Maxwell and Yumi Stynes.

Programming

See also

References

  1. ^ "Disney to Close 18 TV Channels in Asia". Variety. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. ^ STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media Enter Strategic Alliance for CHANNEL V Thailand Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.startv.com
  3. ^ "Channel V China - LyngSat". www.lyngsat.com. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  4. ^ a b "All about Channel V's new logo and shows". Radioandmusic.com. 2 August 2016.
  5. ^ CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Announce the Launch of Channel V Philippines Tagalog language content block on V International set to launch with an expanded distribution for the channel on Sky Cable Archived 4 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.startv.com 02-26-2009
  6. ^ CHANNEL V Expands Filipino Presence retrieved via www.worldscreen.com 02-26-2009
  7. ^ CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Launch V Philippines Archived 6 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.casbaa.com 03-02-2009
  8. ^ Channel V to speak Tagalog; taps local partner retrieved via www.indiantelevision.com 02-27-2009
  9. ^ Channel V to launch local content for the Philippines retrieve via www.brandrepublic.asia 03-02-2009
  10. ^ Makisig launches Channel V Philippines retrieve via www.stir.ph 04-16-2009
  11. ^ Channel V launch in Philippines with Local Block retrieve via www.onetwomusic.com 04-16-2009
  12. ^ V Philippines on Channel V Retrieved via www.philstar.com.ph 05-03-2009
  13. ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/foxtel-overhauls-music-channels.html