Channel V
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Country | British Hong Kong (1991-1997) China (1997-present) |
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Broadcast area | Asia |
Headquarters | British Hong Kong (1991-1997) Hong Kong, China (1997-present) |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English Arabic Hindi Thai Mandarin Cantonese Korean Japanese |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed) |
Ownership | |
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Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched | 15 September 1991 |
Replaced | MTV Asia 15 September 1991–1 May 1994 |
Former names | MTV 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] 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.
History
Channel [V] was originally launched as MTV Asia.
Current feeds
Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and International
Channel [V] Asia is the flagship of the Channel [V] network. It was founded after MTV Asia parted ways with the STAR TV Network.[citation needed] 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] 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]
Former VJs
- Rick Tan
- Paula Malai Ali
- Cindy Burbridge
- Marion Caunter
- Angela Chow
- Trey Farley
- Jocelyn Enriquez
- Patrick Lima
- Amanda Griffin
- Danny McGill
- Sophiya Haque
- Cliff Ho
- Maya Karin
- Dania Khatib
- Dom Lau
- Francis Magalona
- Rishma Malik
- Joey Mead
- Melanie Casul
- Jonathan Putra
- Lisa S.
- Nicholas Saputra
- Kamal Sidhu
- Sarah Tan
- Ruth Winona Tao
- Brad Turvey
- Georgina Wilson
- David Wu
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 Media and TrueVisions.[1] It started operating in Thailand in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.
Former VJs
- B – Bandit Saokaew
- Boss – Chatchavalit Sirisab
- Chai – Chartayodom Hiranyasthiti
- Earth – San Ittisuknanth
- Emme – Amika Boohert
- Helen – Prathumrat Berger
- Jenny – Genevieve Jane Irwin
- Janeen – Janeen Lyons
- Loukade – Metinee Kingpayome
- Louk-Tarn – Supamat Phahulo
- Meaw – Autcharra Sinratchar-tarnon
- Nadia – Nadia Nimitvanich
- Sunny – Sunissa Brown
- Ta-Ngaew – Bussaba Mahatthapong
- Team – Kosin Piyakittiphaibun
- Terng – Pradorn Sirakovit
- Michael – Sirachuch Chienthaworn
- Nax – Charlie Potjes
- Alex – Bin Alexandre
- Bank – Puttipong Kongsomsaksakul
- Bas – Panupat Sulanlayalak
- Ake – Eakachai Waricharaporn
- Ja – Natthaweeranuch Thongmee
- Kwan – Sirikwan Chinnachot
- Loukade – Jirada Yohara
- Mike – Michael Kenneth Wong
- Paula – Paula Taylor
- Pitta – Pitta na Patalung
- Woonsen – Virithipa Pakdeeprasong
Mainland China
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.[2]
Current VJs
- Blackie (黑人)
- Christine Fan (范范/范瑋琪)
Former VJs
- Will Pan (潘瑋柏)
Former feeds
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.[3] On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.[3] 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.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] 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.[12] Former VJs included Andrew Günsberg, Jabba, James Mathison, Chloe Maxwell and Yumi Stynes
Programming
See also
References
- ^ 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
- ^ "Channel V China - LyngSat". www.lyngsat.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ a b "All about Channel V's new logo and shows". Radioandmusic.com. 2 August 2016.
- ^ 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
- ^ CHANNEL V Expands Filipino Presence retrieved via www.worldscreen.com 02-26-2009
- ^ 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
- ^ Channel V to speak Tagalog; taps local partner retrieved via www.indiantelevision.com 02-27-2009
- ^ Channel V to launch local content for the Philippines retrieve via www.brandrepublic.asia 03-02-2009
- ^ Makisig launches Channel V Philippines retrieve via www.stir.ph 04-16-2009
- ^ Channel V launch in Philippines with Local Block retrieve via www.onetwomusic.com 04-16-2009
- ^ V Philippines on Channel V Retrieved via www.philstar.com.ph 05-03-2009
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/foxtel-overhauls-music-channels.html
- Television in Thailand
- Television networks in the Philippines
- Television networks in South Korea
- Television stations in India
- Television stations in Hong Kong
- Television stations in Taiwan
- Television in Malaysia
- Television in Indonesia
- Mass media in Southeast Asia
- Television channels and stations established in 1991
- English-language television stations
- Music television channels
- Disney television networks
- 1991 establishments in Hong Kong