MTV (Turkish TV channel)
MTV Türkiye was the Turkish subsidiary of MTV. It was on air between October 23, 2006 and August 31, 2011.
MTV Türkiye | |
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Launched | 23 October 2006 |
Closed | 31 August 2011 |
Owned by | Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) |
Picture format | 4:3 (576i, SDTV) |
Country | Turkey |
Broadcast area | Turkey |
Headquarters | Istanbul |
Replaced by | MTV Europe |
Sister channel(s) | VH1 Europe, Nickeloden Turkey, MTV Hits, MTV Live HD, Nickelodeon HD |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
Digitürk | Channel 107 |
History
Launch
MTV Türkiye's opening party was held on 17 November 2006 in Istanbul, with a Pussycat Dolls performance. It was officially launched on October 23, 2006. The first broadcast of the channel was Nil Karaibrahimgil's music video Peri.
Digiturk and MTVNI
MTV Turkey was removed from Digiturk on May 22, 2010 with no reason given to the customers, which caused a small controversy amongst customers.[1] On June 20, 2010, it was reported that MTV Networks International cancelled Multichannel Developers's (the company that operated MTV Turkiye) licence a month ago.[2] On the same day, MTV Turkiye's website closed with a text saying that their new site will be available as soon as possible. As of October 2010, the channel operates on cable TV (e.g. on D-Smart Ch. 63, see Digital television in Turkey) and free-to-air satellite.
The channel ceased broadcasting on August 31, 2011.
MTV Europe was aired instead of MTV Türkiye, on March 1, 2012 on channel 107 of the Digiturk platform.
Current shows
The channel combines local and international music, and airs such trademark MTV shows like Jackass, Pimp My Ride, I Bet You Will, Dirty Sanchez, Wildboyz, Viva La Bam, Celebrity Deathmatch, Life of Ryan and I Want A Famous Face with subtitles in Turkish. Twice a week (Sunday, 1 PM GMT+2 and Monday, 9PM GMT+2), the channel also broadcasts classic 'Turk Fantastik' films.
Shows
- My Super Sweet 16
- Alternative Nation
- MTV Live
- Hot Stuff
- So 90's
- Chill Out Zone
- World Chart Express
- World Stage
- True Life
- The Rock Chart
- The Base Chart Show
- Euro Top 20
- Headbangers Ball
- Lickshoot
- MTV Imsomnia
- Party Zone
- Superock
- Naruto
Local shows
- Free Zone
- Free Friday
- Your Mtv
- MTV TR Hafta Sonu
- Kontra Atak
- Bestmotion
- MTV @ 46 Studios
- Fantastik Filmler Kuşağı
- Ünlü Harfler
- MultiPlayer Season:1 Episodes:13
- Artist Spot
- Film Fragmanları
- Rock'n Dark Ekspres 2010
- MTV @ 46 Studios Season:1 Episodes:7
- Online Chart
- Made Turkiye | Seoson:1 Episodes:2
- 5+TR
- Turkcell Çalarken Dinlet Top 10
- Şarküteri
- Dore
- Lame
- BeniMTV'm Seasons:3 Episodes:70
- İkilem
- 22.00 -05.00
- Making The Video TR
- Hitlist TR
- MTV EKSTRA
- MTV Teens Club
- MTV on Stage
- Chat @ Chat
- Anime Forum
VJs
- Melisa Toros (High Score)-2011
- Metehan Çakır (The Rock Chart) 2010–2011
- Alper Etiş (BeniMTV'M) (2006–)
- Semra Altınel (2010–2011)
- Burak Aydoğan (2010)
- Merthan Yalçın (2010)
- Can Bonomo (2009–2010)
- Numan Biçer (2008–2009)
- Selin Akal (2007–2008)
- Bertan Horasan (2007–2008)
- Seda Bakan (2007–2008)
- Eyüp Çakmak (2006–2007)
- Melis Bayraktar (2010)
- Beste Bereket (2009)
- Keremcem (2007)
Festivals/Special programming
- Sonisphere Festival (Istanbul,Turkey 2010)
- Freshtival, 2009
- Olympos Music Fest, 2008
- Electronica Festival, 2008
- Radar live, 2007
See also
- Dream TV (Turkey)
- Viacom International Media Networks (Europe)
- VIVA (TV station)
- MuchMusic
- Music of Turkey