WE tv
| WE tv | |
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| Launched | September 1, 1997 |
| Owned by | AMC Networks |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) 480i (SDTV) |
| Slogan | life as WE know it |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Formerly called | Romance Classics (1997-2000) WE: Women's Entertainment (2000-2006) |
| Sister channel(s) | AMC IFC Sundance Channel IFC Films |
| Website | http://www.wetv.com |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | 260 (SD only) |
| DISH Network | 128 (HD/SD) |
| IPTV | |
| AT&T U-verse | 372 (SD only) |
| Verizon FiOS | 649 (HD) 149 (SD) |
| Mio TV | 259 |
WE tv is an American cable television channel that is marketed towards women. It features original programming, feature films, and syndicated TV shows that focus on women and women's issues. WE tv is owned by AMC Networks.[1]
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History [edit]
WE tv was originally known as Romance Classics when it launched on September 1, 1997. Similar to sister station, American Movie Classics, it originally aired commercial free movies, mostly in the romantic drama/comedy and television miniseries genres. This format was abandoned in 2001 when the station was re-branded as WE: Women's Entertainment. In 2006, Rainbow Media re-branded the channel once again this time under the name WE tv.[2]
The channel showed the popular Australian, Logie Award Winning television series McLeod's Daughters for seasons 1-3. The channel dropped the show in April 2006. WE has since been under scrutiny and criticized for its decision to cancel their top rated show for less expensive reality television. A major campaign by fans to bring the show to another network in the United States has been in the works.
The channel format in recent years has shifted to reality shows, with several having topics related to weddings (ex. Bridezillas, Big Easy Brides, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera). InfoMania poked fun at the abundance of wedding themed shows in their segment.[3] Other popular shows on the network include Secret Lives of Women, The Locator, and Amazing Cakes.
In January 2011, WE tv Network confirmed that it had signed Toni Braxton for a reality series, entitled Braxton Family Values, which will be marketed as one of the network's flagship shows. To prepare for the networks heavily anticipated new show lineup, WE tv has also given the network a new logo and marketing tagline: WE tv, “Life As WE Know It. ” The show, Braxton Family Values, series debuted April, 12, 2011, and looks at the relationship between the singer/songwriter Braxton, her mom, and her four sisters; Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda — all aspiring singers themselves, along with the interpersonal relationships of each family member. The show will also look at Braxton's heavily publicized separation from estranged husband, singer Keri Lewis.[4]
In March 2012, WE tv confirmed that the network had ordered 14 episodes of "Kendra on Top", a new reality show following the lives of Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett. The show picks up where "Kendra" (on E! for 4 seasons) left off. Kendra said the show focuses on "motherhood, parenthood, and wife hood".[5]Kendra On Top premiered on June, 5, 2012 and continutes to air every Tuesday night at 10PM EST.[6]
Current Programming [edit]
Original [edit]
- Braxton Family Values
- Bridezillas
- David Tutera Unveiled
- Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?
- Kendra on Top
- L.A. Hair
- Mary Mary
- Tamar & Vince
Acquired [edit]
Upcoming Programming [edit]
Original [edit]
- Glam & Gold[7]
- House of Curves
- Marriage Bootcamp: Bridezillas[8]
- Obsessed with the Dress[9]
- Pregnant & Dating[10]
- The Lylas[10]
- The Ruckers: Southern Royals[10]
Acquired [edit]
Past Programming [edit]
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- A Stand Up Mother
- Adoption Diaries
- Adventures in Doggie Day Car
- Alien Abduction:True Confessions
- Amazing Wedding Cakes
- American's Cutest Puppies
- American Princess
- Amsale Girls
- Big Easy Brides
- Bulging Brides
- Cheerleader U
- Crimes of Passion
- Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual
- Designer to the Stars: Kari Whitman
- Downsized
- Extreme Ghost Stories
- FBI Files
- Family Restaurant
- Felicity
- Fix My Family
- Ghost Whisperer
- Girl Meets Cowboy
- Girl Meets Gown
- Hair Trauma
- High School Confidential
- I Want to Save Your Life
- Jilted?
- John Edward Cross Country
- Kiss & Tell
- Little Miss Perfect
- Most Popular
- Party Mama's
- Platinum Babies
- Platinum Weddings
- Raising Sextuplets
- Rescue Mediums
- Rich Bride, Poor Bride
- Sex Change Hospital
- She's Moving In
- Sinbad: It's Just Family
- Skating's Next Star
- Spin Ends
- Staten Island Cakes
- Sunset Daze
- The Cupcake Girls
- The Golden Girls
- The Locator
- The Secret Lives of Women
- Texas Multi Mamas
- Twister Sisters
- Ugliest House on The Block
- Unforgivable Crimes
- WE Investigates
- Wedding Central
- Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter
- Women Behind Bars
- You're Wearing That?!?
- 48 Hours on WE tv
- 20/20 on WE tv
References [edit]
- ^ "AMC Networks: WE tv". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ WE tv at Rainbow Media
- ^ "Sarah Haskins in Target Women: Wedding Shows". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ "WE tv Announces Pair of Original Series for 2011". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ "Kendra lands new WE reality show, 'Kendra On Top'". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ "Kendra on Top Episode: "Workin' It"". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 21, 2013). "WE tv Greenlights 'Glam & Gold' New Reality Series Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross and NFL Star Aaron Ross". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 28, 2013). "WE TV Renews ‘Bridezillas’ & ‘David Tutera’, Orders ‘Bridezillas’ Spinoff Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ Marechal, AJ (October 22, 2012). "WeTV orders ‘Obsessed With the Dress’". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c Kondology, Amanda (April 10, 2013). "WE tv Unveils Three New Unscripted Originals: 'The Lylas', 'Pregnant & Dating' + 'The Ruckers: Southern Royals'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
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