CHANNEL V

'Channel [V]' is an international music channel chain. Owned by STAR TV, it is aired in many countries around Australasia, Asia and the Middle East. Channel [V] plays both mainstream and alternative music, with some focus on local music. Mainly English-language music is played, though the country-specific channels do play content of their own mother tongue.

Contents

Name

Channel [V] International

Slogan

Channel [V] Australia

Channel [V] India

The Team

Official Websites

Current VJs

Former VJs

Channel [V] Thailand

Channel [V] Philippines

Channel [V] Korea

Channel [V] Mainland China

Channel [V] Taiwan

Local Shows

Reality TV Shows

Press Release

See also

References

External links

Channel [V] Logos

Name

The letter 'V' is the subject of many theories, but none of them are confirmed as to what the letter stands for. The leading theory points to V for victory. Another theory pits the V as a random end alphabet popular in Asia such as XYZ. Another possible theory is V as in video.
Channel V is also very symbolic, as since it was created from the breakup of MTV Asia, temporary the channel theme was renamed as "'The Next Generation of Music'" display the STAR TV logo at the time at least three weeks ago at that time. The logo seems to be generated from break up of M = |V| = [V].

Channel [V] International

Channel [V] International is the main channel. It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from 1996 until 2002, after which operations were shifted to Malaysia in order to save on costs. Currently a small portion of production is still based in Hong Kong, mostly notibly promos. Channel [V] International has a slightly bigger audience in Asia than MTV Asia as it airs in more countries. They are known for providing original and interactive music programming, with TV shows such as Bid It, The Ticket, Poparazzi,(formerly know as Smash Hits) , and many others.
Various well-known hosts of Channel [V] throughout the years include:

★ Adrian da Silva

★ Alessandra

★ Alvin Pulga

★ Amanda Griffin

★ Angela Chow (Officially Moved to Phoenix Infonews Channel as a Female newscaster)

★ Asha Gill

★ Archana

★ Cindy Burbridge

★ Danny McGill (Moved to MTV Asia)

★ David Wu

★ Dominic Lau

★ Joey

★ Juhi

★ Kamal Sidhu (Moved to MTV Asia)

★ Maya Karin

★ Ruth Winona Tao

★ Paula Malai Ali

★ Sarah Tan

★ Sophiya Haque

★ Trey Farley

★ Joey Mead

★ Vivian Tan

★ Marion Caunter

★ Brad Turvey

★ Melanie Casul

Slogan

★ "You're In It" - 1995 to 2000

★ "It's All About Music" (Australia)

★ "Music and So Much More" - Present

Channel [V] Australia

''See main article: Channel V Australia''
Arguably the most popular Australian subscription television music channel, and also the newest (and second largest) Channel [V] channel. It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services. It is targeted at the youth market, and plays both mainstream and alternative music.
''See main article: Channel V2''
As of the 12 January 2007 Club [V] has been re branded as Channel [V]² and began showing more rock video clips. Channel [V] remains as a more entertainment orientated channel and began broadcasting in widescreen on the same day.

Channel [V] India

Airing shows like US Billboard Countdown, Luke's After Hours, Smash Hits etc; it provides a quality music. Hindi Film music and music video shows like First Day First Show also make it popular among general public. View Schedule
Some humorous shows like Lola T[V] gives a variety of entertainment.
The Popstars show for selecting young faces and making them pop stars was very popular and the last group so far to hold the title is the extremely popular "Aasma".
With two seasons of [v] Popstars, 4 seasons of [v] Get Gorgeous, a season of [v] On The Run, 4 seasons of [v] Freedom Express, [v] Super Singer and 2seasons of [v] Launchpad, Channel [v] India is undeniably the most prolific producer of Reality Television in India.

The Team

head of channel [v] india: amar k deb
vice pres: saurabh kanwar
creative director: sheetal sudhir
executive producer: anirban bhattacharyya

Official Websites

www.vindia.com
www.channelv2.com

Current VJs

★ Aditya

★ VJ Juhi

★ Lola Kutty

★ VJ Pia

★ VJ Neil

★ VJ Gill

★ Tommy (Animated dog)

★ Sir Simpoo Sodhi

Former VJs

★ Anushka Manchanda (All-girl band "Viva")

★ Gaurav Kapoor (Hosts a program "Comedy Show Ha Ha Ha" on STAR One)

★ Komila (Kim) Jagtiani (Hosts a program "Exotica" on STAR One)

★ Nina Manuel (Fashion model and hosts a program "After Hours" on Zee Cafe)

★ Purab Kohli (Movies)

★ Ranvir Shorey (Movies)

★ Sarah-Jane Dias (Miss India)

★ Shruti Seth

★ Sushma Reddy (Movies)

★ Uma Chiplunkar (Scriptwriter)

★ Yudhishtir (Yudi) Urs (Movies)

★ Meghna Reddy

★ Anish Trivedi

★ Laila Rouass (Footballers' Wives)

★ Sophiya Haque

★ Ritu (Mahima) Chowdhry

★ Pia Roy Choudhary

Channel [V] Thailand

Channel [V] Thailand is a joint-venture between STAR TV and Broadcasting Network Thailand (BNT). It is now available exclusively on Thailand's main pay-TV platform, True Visions. It is a popular channel for Thai youths and its VJs are well-known celebrities (Paula Taylor et al.) Under joint management of BNT and STAR, the channel plans to expan into multimedia, events, and other exciting ventures. Former Managing Director of Channel [V] includes Mr. Tanawat Wansom. "Byrd" Kulapong Bunnag was General Manager of the venture in the early days.

'VJs'

★ Male

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★ 'VJ Ake' Ekachai Waritcharaporn

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★ 'VJ Bee' Bandit Saokaew

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★ 'VJ Chai' Chartayodom Heranyasthiti

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★ 'VJ Terng' Pradon Sirakovit

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★ 'VJ Boss' Chatchavalit Sirisab

★ Female

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★ 'VJ Paula' Punlapa Taylor

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★ 'VJ Ja' Natthaweeranuch Thongmee

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★ 'VJ Jenny' Genevieve Jane Irwin

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★ 'VJ Loukked' Jirada Yohara

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★ 'VJ Woonsen' Virithipa Pakdeeprasong

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★ 'VJ Pitta' Pitta Na Pattalung

Channel [V] Philippines

The Channel [V] in the Philippines was the former UHF Channel of the GMA Network- Citynet TV 27. The fate of Channel [V] Philippines has been murky since the announcement of the acquisition of a controlling stake in GMA Networks by telecom giant PLDT was made. While GMA operated Channel [V] Philippines, the PLDT company Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) runs rival music video network MTV Philippines. This in turn is a joint venture between MTV Asia and NBC involving a 24-hour terrestrial broadcast of MTV Asia over UHF Channel 41 (and piped to Philippine cable networks) and the development of more Philippine-oriented programming. Channel [V] Philippines has officially shut down broadcasting as of July 25, 2001. Channel [V] still maintains a presence on pay-TV Philippine cable networks as Channel [V] International.
Before Channel [V] Philippines came in, between 1995, Channel [V] International ''(a mix of international, Indian and Mandarin music video before but immediately was change to Channel V Chinese seen in AsiaSat 1 (Now AsiaSat 3S), while Channel V International (India and Western Music Video) separately and beaming feeds in AsiaSat 2 (This Satellite used as back-up signal until now (along with STAR TV Indian Channels) and AsiaSat 3S.)'' was shown on UHF Channel 23 as a 24-hour music channel'' (Originally It was MTV Asia Channel first Philippine music channel. licensed to Ermita Electronics Corp. - the country's first UHF TV station fully devoted to rebroadcasting a foreign satellite channel. Before under in partnership and produced with STAR TV but it was canceled due to conflict of interest both parties in 1995)''The channel went on air until the middle of October 1996. It suddenly signed off to Channel 23 then replaced by Studio 23 which is handled by the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. When Citynet UHF Channel 27 (handled by GMA Network) went into broadcast, some Channel [V] shows is being shown as a replay. Channel [V] Asian Top 20, and Billboard U.S. Countdown are one of those shows. ''As of now, they featured in [V] fourm with the subject: 'Channel [V] Philippines Soon?'.''

Channel [V] Korea

Channel V Korea opened in South Korea. The project is 33% owned by Channel V Music Networks Partnership and 67% by DoReMi Media. Airing 24-hours, more than ten shows are produced from the Seoul studios, hosted by six Korean VJs. The venture which will create Channel [V] Korea, an on-air broadcasting property, will incorporate the production of local television programming, distribution of the product and commercial sales. DoReMi is South Korea's largest recording company. It currently boasts a 35 percent market share and owns valuable music rights. Channel [V] Korea seen on DTH television on SkyLife Channel 601 in KoreaSat 3. Channel [V] Korea's selected programs seen in Channel [V] Mainland China and Channel [V] Thailand.

Channel [V] Mainland China

Channel [V] Mainland China or V Chinese is a 24 hour channel in China. With a twist of Mandarin and International music video. The channel offers widely-popular programmes and music events, including Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards and Summer Shake, two of the most important music events in Mainland China. Truly reflecting the tastes and attitudes of a huge Chinese youth audience. Latest chart-topping music videos and exclusive interviews with popular stars make Channel [V] Mainland China a must-see channel for Chinese youth across the country. The Channel is now available in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and selected Chinese community across Asia ''(Except Taiwan and South Korea, which have their own Channel V in their own country).''

Channel [V] Taiwan

Channel [V] Taiwan incorporates music with entertainment. The channel features the latest chart-topping music videos, the most exciting reality shows, the hottest topics of the day, definitive music charts, plus the biggest stars and pop concerts.
Channel [V] Taiwan has become a trend-setter among Taiwanese youth on the back of the popularity of original programmes such as Blackie's Teenage Club, Lollipop and Fashion In House. Widely popular among the youth audience, these shows shape what’s hot in music, fashion, youth lifestyle and the latest showbiz gossip. Blackie’s Teenage Club and Lollipop successfully gave birth to two pop groups that are taking Taiwan by storm. Their dedicated website www.woo.com.tw generated an average of 28 million page views in November and December last year. Channel [V] Taiwan also stages the large-scale outdoor [V] Power concert every year, garnering top-notch artists from across Asia. [V] Power 2006, held in Taipei last month, entertained a 70,000-strong live audience for more than five hours. Channel [V] Taiwan is now available in Taiwan, Singapore's StarHub CableTV channel 102 and Hong Hong via Now TV channel 557 premiere May 31, 2007.

Local Shows

★ Double Shot

★ The Record Shop

★ One-Tastic

★ Kung Faux

★ Flava

★ [V] Countdown

★ The Rock Show

★ [V] Rated Weekend

★ Popparazzi

Reality TV Shows

★ America's Next Top Model (currently 'Cycle 8')

★ Tommy Lee Goes To College

★ Parental Control

★ Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency (currently Season 2)

★ Cactus Garden

Press Release

★ Channel V and Now TV in Hong Kong launching Channel V Taiwan Coming This May 31, 2007

See also

★ VH1

★ MTV

References

★ Channel V Thailand History Site

External links

★ Channel V Australia Official Site

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★ Channel V2 Official Site

★ Channel V Philippines Official Site (Now Abandon)

★ Channel V China Official Site

★ Channel V Taiwan Official Site

★ Channel V Main Official Site

★ Channel V International Official Site

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★ Channel V International Via STAR Select in Middle East

★ Channel V India Official Site

★ Channel V Korea Official Site

★ Channel V Thailand Official Site

Channel [V] Logos

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