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'''Canal+''' was a Spanish commercial television channel operated by Sogecable, before its eventual sale to [[Telefónica]]. It was available on the digital [[satellite television]] and [[IPTV]] platform [[Movistar+]].
'''Canal+''' was a Spanish commercial pay television channel operated by Sogecable, before its eventual sale to [[Telefónica]]. The channel was a pay pioneer in Spain and it took the name of their French television counterpart named [[Canal+ (French TV channel)|Canal+]], which had more versions in other European countries. It was available on the digital [[satellite television]] and [[IPTV]] platform [[Movistar+]].


==History==
==History==
The spanish version of Canal+ was announced by [[Sogecable]] when it obtained one of the three licenses for national private analog television put out to tender by the Government in 1988. It was a special concession for the characteristics of the channel, which required it to broadcast six hours open daily, with the rest of the coded broadcasts exclusive to subscribers.

Canal+ began its trial transmissions on June 8, 1990 and it launched as a regular channel on September 14 of the same year on the [[Canal+ (Spanish TV provider)|platform of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Canal+ Online Televisión |url=http://www.tvprogramacion.net/canal-tv-canal__7.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610230434/http://www.tvprogramacion.net/canal-tv-canal__7.aspx |archive-date=2010-06-10 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=TV Programacion}}</ref>
Canal+ began its trial transmissions on June 8, 1990 and it launched as a regular channel on September 14 of the same year on the [[Canal+ (Spanish TV provider)|platform of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Canal+ Online Televisión |url=http://www.tvprogramacion.net/canal-tv-canal__7.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610230434/http://www.tvprogramacion.net/canal-tv-canal__7.aspx |archive-date=2010-06-10 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=TV Programacion}}</ref>


In 1997, new channels using the Canal+ brand were launched in Spain, following the launch of Canal Satélite Digital. Just as on the other markets where Canal+ was present, the channels were named after colours: Canal+ Rojo (Canal+ Red) and Canal+ Azul (Canal+ Blue).<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=plataformas |url=http://pendientedemigracion.ucm.es/info/multidoc/multidoc/revista/cuad6-7/anexo/plataformas_digitales/pdigital.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110132615/http://pendientedemigracion.ucm.es/info/multidoc/multidoc/revista/cuad6-7/anexo/plataformas_digitales/pdigital.htm |archive-date=2016-11-10 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=pendientedemigracion.ucm.es}}</ref> A special channel broadcasting content in [[Aspect ratio (image)|16:9 aspect ratio]] was launched later, but it was replaced by a time-shift channel in 2001. In 2003, the colour channels were replaced with the second channel called Canal+ 2 and three dedicated movie channels and three dedicated sports channels.
In September 1997, there was a renewal of the channel's corporate image and name license, which had not had any changes since its launching in 1990. Two new channels premiered using the Canal+ brand were launched in Spain, following the launch of Canal Satélite Digital. Just as on the other markets where Canal+ was present, the channels were named after colours: Canal+ Rojo (Canal+ Red) and Canal+ Azul (Canal+ Blue).<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=plataformas |url=http://pendientedemigracion.ucm.es/info/multidoc/multidoc/revista/cuad6-7/anexo/plataformas_digitales/pdigital.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110132615/http://pendientedemigracion.ucm.es/info/multidoc/multidoc/revista/cuad6-7/anexo/plataformas_digitales/pdigital.htm |archive-date=2016-11-10 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=pendientedemigracion.ucm.es}}</ref> A special channel broadcasting content in [[Aspect ratio (image)|16:9 aspect ratio]] was launched later, but it was replaced by a time-shift channel in 2001. In 2003, the colour channels were replaced with the second channel called Canal+ 2 and three dedicated movie channels and three dedicated sports channels.


In 2005, the Spanish government agreed to a change in the license terms for the channel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=elmundo.es - Sogecable pide al Gobierno que permita a Canal Plus emitir toda su programación en abierto |url=https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2005/02/22/comunicacion/1109091018.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.elmundo.es}}</ref> The permission to change the channel from a mostly encrypted channel to a 24-hour [[free-to-air]] channel was officially given by the council of ministers on 29 July 2005. From November 2005, its analogue terrestrial frequencies were given to Sogecable's new channel named [[Cuatro (channel)|Cuatro]] ("Four").<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Nace Cuatro, la nueva televisión en abierto de la cadena Sogecable |url=http://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/cultura/nace-cuatro-nueva-television-abierto-cadena-sogecable_226756.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201182817/http://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/cultura/nace-cuatro-nueva-television-abierto-cadena-sogecable_226756.html |archive-date=2014-02-01 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Diario de León}}</ref>
In 2005, the Spanish government agreed to a change in the license terms for the channel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=elmundo.es - Sogecable pide al Gobierno que permita a Canal Plus emitir toda su programación en abierto |url=https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2005/02/22/comunicacion/1109091018.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.elmundo.es}}</ref> The permission to change the channel from a mostly encrypted channel to a 24-hour [[free-to-air]] channel was officially given by the council of ministers on 29 July 2005. From November 2005, its analogue terrestrial frequencies were given to Sogecable's new channel named [[Cuatro (channel)|Cuatro]] ("Four").<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Nace Cuatro, la nueva televisión en abierto de la cadena Sogecable |url=http://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/cultura/nace-cuatro-nueva-television-abierto-cadena-sogecable_226756.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201182817/http://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/cultura/nace-cuatro-nueva-television-abierto-cadena-sogecable_226756.html |archive-date=2014-02-01 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Diario de León}}</ref>

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Canal+
CountrySpain
Broadcast areaNationwide
NetworkMovistar+
HeadquartersTres Cantos, Spain
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
Picture format576i SDTV
1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerTelefónica (2015-2016)
PRISA TV (1990-2015)
Sister channelsCanal+ Liga, Canal+ Liga Multi, Canal+ Liga de Campeones, Canal+ Fútbol, Canal+ Deportes, Canal+ Deportes 2 HD, Canal+ Golf, Sportmanía, Canal+ Acción, Canal+ Comedia, Canal+ DCine Canal+ Xtra, Canal+ Toros, Canal+ 3D, Canal+ Yomvi, 40 TV
History
Launched8 June 1990 (8 June 1990) (trial transmissions)
14 September 1990 (14 September 1990) (regular programming)
ReplacedCanal+ 1
Closed1 February 2016 (1 February 2016)
Replaced by#0
Links
Websitewww.canalplus.es

Canal+ was a Spanish commercial pay television channel operated by Sogecable, before its eventual sale to Telefónica. The channel was a pay pioneer in Spain and it took the name of their French television counterpart named Canal+, which had more versions in other European countries. It was available on the digital satellite television and IPTV platform Movistar+.

History

The spanish version of Canal+ was announced by Sogecable when it obtained one of the three licenses for national private analog television put out to tender by the Government in 1988. It was a special concession for the characteristics of the channel, which required it to broadcast six hours open daily, with the rest of the coded broadcasts exclusive to subscribers.

Canal+ began its trial transmissions on June 8, 1990 and it launched as a regular channel on September 14 of the same year on the platform of the same name.[1]

In September 1997, there was a renewal of the channel's corporate image and name license, which had not had any changes since its launching in 1990. Two new channels premiered using the Canal+ brand were launched in Spain, following the launch of Canal Satélite Digital. Just as on the other markets where Canal+ was present, the channels were named after colours: Canal+ Rojo (Canal+ Red) and Canal+ Azul (Canal+ Blue).[2] A special channel broadcasting content in 16:9 aspect ratio was launched later, but it was replaced by a time-shift channel in 2001. In 2003, the colour channels were replaced with the second channel called Canal+ 2 and three dedicated movie channels and three dedicated sports channels.

In 2005, the Spanish government agreed to a change in the license terms for the channel.[3] The permission to change the channel from a mostly encrypted channel to a 24-hour free-to-air channel was officially given by the council of ministers on 29 July 2005. From November 2005, its analogue terrestrial frequencies were given to Sogecable's new channel named Cuatro ("Four").[4]

A High-definition version of Canal+ (Canal+ HD) began airing in 2008.[5] In 2010, it became the first Spanish channel to offer 3D TV through Canal+ 3D.[6] Around the same time, Canal+ begun to be offered in other pay-TV operators in Spain outside of Digital+, and in 2011 the channel was renamed as Canal+ 1.[7]

Since 2011 Canal+ began broadcasting HBO series like Game of Thrones, Mildred Pierce, Luck, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood and Hung.[8] That deal ended in 2016 when HBO confirmed its launch in Spain.[9]

On 8 July 2015, following the creation of Movistar+, cable providers outside of Movistar+, stopped carrying the channel, and it reverted back to its original name of Canal+.

From 1 February 2016, it was replaced by a new channel, #0 (Cero).[10]

Programming

Sources:[11][12][13]

Original programming

Acquired programming

See also

References

  1. ^ "Canal+ Online Televisión". TV Programacion. Archived from the original on 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ "plataformas". pendientedemigracion.ucm.es. Archived from the original on 2016-11-10. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  3. ^ "elmundo.es - Sogecable pide al Gobierno que permita a Canal Plus emitir toda su programación en abierto". www.elmundo.es. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  4. ^ "Nace Cuatro, la nueva televisión en abierto de la cadena Sogecable". Diario de León. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  5. ^ "Sogecable lanza Canal+ HD, la primera cadena nacional en alta definición". mundoplus.tv. Archived from the original on 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  6. ^ Polo, Juan (2010-03-03). "Canal+ 3D, el 3D televisivo ya ha llegado a España". Espinof (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  7. ^ E.PRESS.MADRID (2011-09-28). "Digital + pasará a llamarse Canal+ a partir de octubre". diariodenavarra.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  8. ^ "Canal Plus firma un acuerdo con HBO para emitir en primicia las mejores películas de la emisora estadounidense". www.elcorreogallego.es (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  9. ^ "HBO España confirma su lanzamiento". Fotogramas (in European Spanish). 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  10. ^ "Telefonica to replace Canal Plus with new channel called #0". www.telecompaper.com.
  11. ^ "Canales +Series". mundoplus.tv. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  12. ^ "Series Espana". mundoplus.tv. Archived from the original on 2013-08-07. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  13. ^ "Series Espana". mundoplus.tv. Archived from the original on 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  14. ^ "¿Qué fue de Jorge Sanz? | EL MUNDO". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  15. ^ Such, Marina (2009-08-18). "'Frasier', Nostalgia TV". Espinof (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  16. ^ Cavestany, Juan (1997-11-23). "Llega a España el mundo de 'Friends'". El País (in Spanish). ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  17. ^ Press, Europa (2013-06-12). "Los Gallagher vuelven con 'Shameless'". www.europapress.es. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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