Aug 15 2014
Sony Pictures Television has closed its deal for the CSC channels group and handed Kate Marsh an expanded role running its pay TV channels in Western Europe. As executive VP, networks, Western Europe, Marsh will oversee all of Sony’s channels in the region including those it recently acquired as part of a deal for CSC […]
Jul 21 2014
Freesat has announced the addition of two new additions to the free-to-air satellite platform from today. True Drama, which launched in 2013 as a free-to-air channel on Sky, can be viewed on channel 153. Children’s timeshift channel Tiny POP+1 has launched on Freesat channel 609. The two channels are part of the CSC Media bouquet […]
Jun 27 2014
Sony Pictures Television has reached an agreement to acquire CSC Media Group, who operate some 16 television channels – including True Entertainment and Pop – in the UK. SPT struck the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, with private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson, who are the majority shareholders in CSC Media Group. Said […]
Apr 3 2014
The BuzMuzik channel has closed down, the channel was available from 6.00 am – 3.00 am on Sky channel 372 and Freesat channel 505, and was part of a bouquet of music channels owned by CSC Media. The closure follows CSC’s purchase in late 2013 of the similar Starz TV service on Sky 371, which […]
Mar 20 2014
CSC Media’s children’s channel POP has launched on Freeview channel 75 in areas where local TV is or will be available. The channel is also be available to YouView viewers on channel 75 in local TV coverage areas. Viewers who can already receive a local TV service on channel 8 or Bonanza Bonanza on channel 64 should […]
Mar 18 2014
CSC Media’s children’s channel POP is launching on Freeview channel 75 on Thursday 20th March. POP will become the first children’s channel to launch on the Freeview platform since the start of the CITV channel in 2006, becoming the fourth channel in the children’s genre. The channel will also be available on YouView channel 75. POP is […]
Feb 1 2011
Music channels NME TV and Bliss have joined the Freesat line-up. NME TV (channel 516) is the home of the best new bands and icons from the alternative scene, featuring exclusive interviews, video led programming and festival coverage, while Bliss (channel 517) lets viewers get up close and personal with the biggest artists in contemporary […]
Jan 28 2011
Bliss, part of the CSC Media Group, have confirmed they will launch on Freesat on February 1 2011. Bliss offers a mixture of classic and contemporary hits from the biggest artists in music including Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Micheal Buble and Cheryl Cole. Get up close and personal with your favorite music stars in Bliss Meets! […]
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Nov 27 2015
Bliss TV closes
Music channel Bliss has suddenly and without any prior notice closed. The channel was currently using its seasonal rebranding Blissmas. The free-to-air channel, which was operated by Sony Pictures Television, was available on Sky channel 376 until Friday morning. All online traces of the former channel have now been removed, including its Twitter account. Bliss […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Bliss, Blissmas, CSC Media, Sony Pictures Television