DreamWorks Channel
| DreamWorks Channel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | August 1, 2015 |
| Owned by |
DreamWorks Animation International TV DreamWorks Classics |
| Picture format | 576i (16:9 SDTV) |
| Language |
English Arabic |
| Broadcast area |
Southeast Asia Europe MENA |
| Timeshift service | DreamWorks Channel +1 |
| Website | Official website |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| CTH (Thailand) | Channel600 (HD) |
| beIN (Middle East & North Africa) | Channel 140 (HD) |
| Cable | |
| Starhub TV Singapore | Channel 606 |
| Macau Cable TV (Macau) | Channel 723 |
| IPTV | |
| HyppTV (Malaysia) | Channel 550 (HD) |
| Le.com (Hong Kong) |
Channel 511 (Cantonese) Channel 512 (English) Channel 513(Mandarin) |
DreamWorks Channel is television network that is owned & operated by DreamWorks Animation International TV.
Singapore-based broadcaster HBO Asia was contracted to handle marketing, sales and technical services for the channel.[1] Given that its programming is already involved in other arrangements in the US with Netflix and other, a US channel is not likely.[2]
History
DreamWorks Animation announced on December 9, 2014 plans to launch its own TV channel starting in Asia rolling out over 19 countries in the second half of 2015.[1] DreamWorks Channel launched on August 1, 2015 in Thailand. The channel represents DWA's first foray into operating its own television channel in any part of the world as a result of a joint venture through CTH.[3]
Programming
The content on the channel mainly consists of series produced by DreamWorks Animation SKG and DreamWorks Classics library.[1] DWA's movies were not planned to air on the channel.[2]
Programming blocks
- DreamWorks Junior - The DreamWorks Channel programs shows targeted at preschool-age children daily every morning.[3] Programs currently seen in this block include Guess with Jess and “Raa Raa The Noisy Lion”. The block is a direct competitor of Nick Jr. and Disney Junior.
Current programming
Versions
| Market | Type | Launch date | source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand (English) | channel | August 1, 2015 | [3] |
| Thailand (Thai) | channel | September 1, 2015 | [3] |
| Malaysia | channel | September 10, 2015 | [6] |
| Indonesia | channel | March 2, 2016 | [7] |
| Singapore | channel | March 3, 2016 | [5] |
| Hong Kong | channel | April 1, 2016 | [8] |
| Macau | |||
| South Korea | channel | May 3, 2016 | [4] |
| SVOD | |||
| Middle East | channel | August 1, 2016 | [9][10] |
| Africa |
References
- 1 2 3 Schwartzel, Erich (December 9, 2014). "DreamWorks Wants to Start Television Channels in Asia". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Bond, Paul (December 9, 2014). "DreamWorks Animation to Launch TV Channel in Asia". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frater, Patrick (July 28, 2015). "DreamWorks Animation Launches TV Channel In Thailand". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Alessi, Sara (April 20, 2016). "DreamWorks Channel Reaches South Korea". WorldScreen: KidsTV.ws. WSN Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- 1 2 Yip Wai Yee (February 25, 2016). "DreamWorks launches TV channel here". Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Telekom Malaysia adds DreamWorks channel to HyppTV platform". Telecompaper. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "First in Indonesia: Indihome Presents Channel DreamWorks". Jakarta Globe. March 2, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ Padovano, Joanna (April 1, 2016). "DreamWorks Channel Heads to Hong Kong, Macau". WorldScreen: KidsTV.ws. WSN Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "DreamWorks channel heads to MENA". Kidscreen. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ↑ "DreamWorks Animation unveils partnership with beIN Network". Spielwarenmesse. July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.