Channel V
Channel V (styled Channel [V] and Channel (V)) is an Asian pay television network owned by Star China Media and Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, a pay-TV channel unit of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International. It was launched by what was back then Star TV to replace MTV's original Asian operation.
Channel V | |
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Launched | 27 May 1994 |
Owned by |
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Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed) |
Slogan | V, don't regret |
Country | Hong Kong |
Language | English Hindi Mandarin Cantonese Korean Japanese |
Broadcast area | Hong Kong Macau Southeast Asia Asia |
Headquarters | Hong Kong |
Replaced | MTV (original) |
Sister channel(s) |
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Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
5 Network (Myanmar) | Channel 17 |
Satellite | |
CBTV Sat (China) | Channel 502 (Chinese feed) |
K+ (Vietnam) | Channel 64 |
MNC Vision (Indonesia) | Channel 272 |
TransVision (Indonesia) | Channel 550 |
First Media (Indonesia) | Channel 225 Channel 376 (HD) |
SKYNET (Myanmar) | Asia Channel 54 (SD) |
Cignal (Philippines) | Channel 150 (SD) |
beIN (Middle East & North Africa) | Channel 352 (HD) |
Cable | |
Austar (Australia) | Channel 801 |
Foxtel (Australia) | Channel 801 |
Macau Cable TV (Macau) | Channel 73 Channel 74 Channel 75 |
MediaNet (Maldives) | Channel 552 |
Cable Star Iloilo (Philippines) | Channel 71 |
SPC-New World Cable TV (Philippines) | Channel 54 |
Hanoi Cable Television (Vietnam) | Channel 27 |
HTVC (Vietnam) | Channel 64 |
IPTV | |
Now TV (Hong Kong) | Channel 534 |
Singtel TV (Singapore) | Channel 352 (International; HD) Channel 547 (China) |
olleh TV (South Korea) | Channel 138 |
Feeds
Hong Kong, 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. 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. 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.
Former VJs
- Alessandra
- Paula Malai Ali
- Cindy Burbridge
- Marion Caunter
- Angela Chow
- Trey Farley
- 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
India
It is operated by Star India. On 1 July 2015, the channel discontinued its musical programming and started focusing on original content through fiction dailies and studio formats that address teenage issues.[1] On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.[1] Later,it discontinued operations on 15 September 2018.
Australia
Channel [V] ceased broadcasting in Australia on 26 February 2016, as it merged with [V] Hits (now [V]).
[V]
[V] is the sister station that replaced Channel [V] Australia, focusing more on hit music-only programming. It was formerly known as Club [V], Channel [V] 2 and [V] Hits. It will cease broadcasting on 1 July 2020.[2]
Former VJs
- Andrew Günsberg
- Jabba
- James Mathison
- Chloe Maxwell
- Yumi Stynes
Thailand
It is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, GMM Media and TrueVisions.[3]
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
Philippines
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 discontinued operations on 13 July 2012.
Mainland China
Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese branch of the Channel [V] network. 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.[11] 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.[12]
Current VJs
- Blackie (黑人)
- Christine Fan (范范/范瑋琪)
Former VJs
- Will Pan (潘瑋柏)
Taiwan
It started operating in Taiwan in 1994 under the name, Channel [V] Chinese. On 1 September 2012 it was replaced by Fox Taiwan, while Channel V Taiwan still operated overseas. On 15 July 2018, Channel V Taiwan was officially shut down.
Programming
See also
- MTV Asia
- MYX
- VH1
- Zing
- List of programmes broadcast by Channel V
References
- "All about Channel V's new logo and shows". Radioandmusic.com. 2 August 2016.
- https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/foxtel-overhauls-music-channels.html
- 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 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
- "Channel V China - LyngSat". www.lyngsat.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.