Citytv Bogotá
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| Type | Digital terrestrial television |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Broadcast area | Bogotá, Cundinamarca |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (rescaled to 16:9 480i for the channel's standard resolution signal) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | El Tiempo Casa Editorial (brand licensed by Rogers Media) |
| Key people |
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| History | |
| Founded | March 19, 1999 |
| Launched | March 19, 1999 |
| Founder | Juan Lozano Ramírez |
| Links | |
| Website | citytv |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| VHF | 21 |
Citytv (Spanish pronunciation: [sˈɪti tˌeˈβe]) is a Colombian free-to-air television channel, owned by El Tiempo Casa Editorial (ETCE), owner of the newspaper of the same name. ETCE licensed the Canadian brand Citytv from CHUM Limited (later sold off to Rogers Media). It began broadcasting on March 19, 1999 on UHF channel 21 in Bogotá. The channel is a member of Asociación Colombiana de Medios de Comunicación (ASOMEDIOS). It broadcasts for the metropolitan area of Bogotá and the department of Cundinamarca.
History
[edit]It began broadcasting on March 19, 1999, on UHF channel 21 in Bogotá. [1][2]
Some programs from the original Citytv, such as MuchMusic and Electric Circus (whose Colombian versions are Mucha Música and Circo Eléctrico), were adapted for local audiences.[3] While others, such as Fashion TV and SeXTV, were dubbed until 2007. Also, following the style of the original Citytv, on newscasts such as CityNoticias and the morning show Arriba Bogotá, the anchors read the news standing up, just as they do at the parent company of Toronto.
In 1999, with the channel's launch, "Sin Cédula" (Without a Cédula) stood out, broadcast Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. This program stood out for highlighting all the schools located in the Bogotá capital. It also aired cartoons such as "Oggy and the Cockroaches" and "Space Goofs".
After eight years of broadcasting, in 2007, "Sin Cédula" was replaced by "Zonalocha," a youth-oriented program similar to its predecessor. Anime series were also incorporated into the channel's programming schedule during this time slot. Additionally, blocks such as "Nikneim" and "El Toque" were created, aimed at a young adult audience. Until then, Citytv had been broadcasting children's programs for Bogotá.
In 2009, "Cool's Cool" appeared, a program dedicated solely to school activities throughout the city. In 2011, this program was replaced by "Nick City," featuring animations and live action from the American channel Nickelodeon, in addition to highlighting school and university activities. The "Nick City" segment ended in 2016.
In 2013, Citytv launched "Intervención Colombia" in partnership with A&E. [4]
Programming
[edit]The channel's programming has been notable for its news, entertainment programs, journalistic programs, youth programs, animated series, documentaries, and special events.
News System
[edit]Citytv offers news programs, Monday through Friday mornings such as "Arriba Bogotá," and Monday through Sunday afternoons and evenings such as "CityNoticias."
References
[edit]- ^ "Looking at the city and its inhabitants". Television in Colombia, 50 years: A history for the future. Bogotá: Caracol Televisión. 2004. p. 183. ISBN 958-96587-5-X. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Citytv por todo Bogotá, El Tiempo, last accessed on 11/20/2010.
- ^ Programming Archived 2011-08-13 at the Wayback Machine, Citytv, last accessed 11/20/2010.
- ^ https://www.produ.com/noticias/ae-lanza-intervencion-colombia-y-anuncia-alianza-con-citytv/ Citytv launches Intervención Colombia in partnership with A&E
External links
[edit]- (in Spanish) Citytv Bogotá
- (in Spanish) Casa Editorial El Tiempo Official Site