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Revision as of 12:57, 16 August 2008

STAR World
Ownership
OwnerSTAR TV

STAR World is an Asian English language cable and satellite television owned by STAR TV. The channel is the successor of STAR Plus, which is now an Indian Hindi/Urdu language entertainment channel. Star World syndicates several popular shows from the United States and United Kingdom to appeal to the English-speaking population of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

History

Before STAR World, STAR Plus was STAR's English language entertainment channel which has started its operations on 1992 and its Hindi counterpart is Zee TV. But after STAR ended their partnership with Zee TV (now Zee Telefilms, Ltd.), STAR Plus has been reformat to Hindi language and had launched STAR World.

Some of the shows originate from the United States, but there is also programming from United Kingdom.

Operating Channels

Although the channel shows the same programming, they mostly differ when it comes to showtimes.

  • STAR World Asia - (Broadcast times - HK/SIN and WIB/THAI) simulcast with the Middle-east feed at 24:00 to 06:00 (HK/SIN)
  • STAR World India - (Broadcast times - IND)
  • STAR World Middle-East - (Broadcast times - KSA, UAE and PAK)
  • STAR World Philippines - same programming with Asia feed, with local commercials, but without the Middle-east simulcast. Selected programs are not available in this feed.

Sister Channels

STAR Chinese Channel

STAR Chinese Channel
Country Taiwan
Ownership
OwnerSTAR TV

STAR Chinese Channel is the Mandarin general entertainment channel in Taiwan. Its programing features drama, news, lifestyle, and talk shows in Mandarin.

History

STAR Chinese Channel was launched in 1991, one of the five original channels of STAR TV. This channel formerly reached the Chinese communities across Asia. Several reformats transform this channel from being analog to a digitally encrypted channel through subscription. Today the channel is limited to viewers in Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam. Today STAR Chinese Channel has two feeds namely STAR Chinese Channel Taiwan and STAR Chinese Channel International (For viewers outside Taiwan). Aside from this channel, There are two different content of STAR Chinese Channels. The first one is Phoenix Chinese Channel, a 24-hour Mandarin entertainment and news channel owned by Phoenix and STAR TV itself, and the other one is Xing Kong another STAR TV general Mandarin entertainment channel for viewers outside Taiwan.

Operating Channels

  • STAR Chinese Channel Taiwan
  • STAR Chinese Channel Singapore

STAR Xing Kong

Xing Kong
Country Hong Kong
Ownership
OwnerSTAR TV

Xing Kong is a Mandarin language TV channel owned by STAR TV, also known as STAR Chinese Channel China, It was voted "Satellite Channel of the Year" at the 2002 China Television Programme Awards. Since its launch in 2002, Xing Kong has captivated audiences with its bold and ground-breaking content. The channel is packed with more than 700 hours of original programming each year, with content that includes drama series, comedies, variety, talk and game shows. This channel was similar to other mandarin entertainment channels like STAR Chinese Channel in Taiwan and Phoenix Chinese Channel a 50/50 joint venture with STAR TV and Phoenix Television.

Xing Kong is currently available in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. Soon available over Chinese communities in Malaysia and the Philippines.

Operating Channels

  • Xing Kong International Channel (for countries and territories outside Mainland China)
  • Xing Kong Regional Channel (for Mainland China only)

Availability

Mainland China

  • Xing Kong is available on CBTV Satellite TV.

Macau

  • Xing Kong is exclusively available on Skywave Satellite TV.

Hong Kong

  • Xing Kong is exclusively available on now TV, started late 2004, channel 540.

Singapore

  • Xing Kong is available on StarHub CableTV, part of Digital-Only Add-On Chinese Plus II package on Channel 105.

Indonesia

  • Xing Kong is available on First Media (formerly Kabelvision) and Telkomvision.

Malaysia

  • Xing Kong is available on local cable operator.

Philippines

  • Xing Kong is available on selected provincial cable companies.

Vietnam

  • Xing Kong is available on VietBao CATV was launched last October 29, 2007 Channel 85.

STAR Plus

STAR Plus
NetworkSTAR TV
Ownership
OwnerSTAR TV

STAR Plus is India's most watched and #1 Hindi language based general entertainment television channel. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels. STAR Plus' programming primarily consists of family dramas which mainly boast female protagonists and mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships in joint families. The channel is also known for bringing in a revolution in the Indian television world with new shows in the year 2000. The channel has been India's No. 1 cable channel for the last seven years, reaching more than 50 million viewers every week. When it was first launched in 1991, STAR Plus was an English language television channel showing international content from the U.S., the UK and Australia, with Zee TV being the Hindi language channel. However, after STAR (subsequently acquired by News Corporation) ended its relationship with Zee TV, STAR Plus was transformed into a 24 hour Hindi language channel, with STAR World becoming the network's English language channel. But competitors like Sony Entertainment Television and Zee TV were in the lead, and STAR Plus struggled to survive with shows like Kora Kagaz.

In 2000, the company's CEO Sameer Nair and programming chief Tarun Katial introduced a number of new shows, catapulting the channel to its current number one position.

Shows

Currently broadcast by STAR Plus

Dramas
Mythological/Historical
Reality/Game Show

Formerly broadcast by STAR Plus

  • 3-2-1
  • Aadha Sach Aadha Jhoot
  • Aaj Ki Baat
  • Aankhen
  • Aatish
  • Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
  • Akkad Bakkad Bambey Bo
  • Aktion Unlimited Josh
  • Alag Alag
  • Ankhiyon Ke Jharonkhon Se
  • Antaral
  • Antakshari - The Great Challenge
  • Antariksh - Ek Amar Katha
  • Arts Plus
  • Arts Update
  • Aur Phir Ek Din
  • Avinash IPS
  • Bachcha Party
  • Betiyaan Apni Yaa...Paraaya Dhan
  • Bhabhi
  • Bol Baby Bol
  • Chala Change Ka Chakkar
  • Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari
  • Chakravyuha
  • Chhupa Rustam
  • Chonch Ladi Re Chonch
  • Cincinnati Bublaboo
  • Darr
  • Dawn
  • Deewarein
  • Dekho Magar Pyaar Se
  • Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
  • Dharam Aur Hum
  • Dhund
  • Dil Ne Suna
  • Eena Meena Deeka
  • Ek Mulaquat
  • Eureka
  • Figure It Out
  • Gahra Raaz
  • Gharwali Uparwali Aur Sunny
  • Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol
  • golu ke goggles
  • Good Food Guide
  • Good Morning India
  • Gurukul - Ancient Wisdom Of India
  • IFB Star Sunday Lunch
  • Hai Na Bolo Bolo
  • Hasna Mat
  • Hatim
  • Hare Kanch Ki Chudian
  • Hera Pheri
  • Hit Ya Fit
  • Hum Hain Kal Aaj Aur Kal
  • Hum Saath Aath Hain
  • Humshakal
  • India Business Week
  • Ishq Kambhakhth Ishq
  • Jaaduu
  • Jaal
  • Jaaneman Jaaneman
  • Jahan Pyaar Miley
    

Availability

Afghanistan

  • STAR World is available on local cable and Dish TV

India

  • STAR World is available in Digital via DTH operators Dish TV, Big TV and Tata Sky , Tata Sky is also a STAR TV asset.
  • STAR World is available in Hathway CAS on channel no. 025 and also in also by all digital cable providers.
  • STAR World is also available on local cable

Bangladesh

  • STAR World is carried by most of the nationwide cable operators

Hong Kong

  • STAR World is exclusively available on now TV, starting January 26th, 2005.

Serbia

  • STAR World is exclusively available on RTS.

Sri Lanka

  • Star World is available in DTH operator Dialog TV

Malaysia

Indonesia

Israel

  • STAR World is available in HOT Cable television

Macau

Middle East

Pakistan

  • STAR World is available on local cable
  • STAR World is available on Sun TV Networks (MMDS Systems)

Philippines

  • STAR World is available only in SkyCable, Dream Satellite TV and Cablelink in Metro Manila. (Philippine feed only)
  • Although STAR World is available in some provincial cable companies, some are showing the Philippine feed and some are also showing the Southeast Asia feed.
  • Its also available in the southern areas in the Philippines.

Papua New Guinea

  • STAR World is available in Hitron Limited.

Singapore

Taiwan

  • STAR World is now available in local cable.

Thailand

  • STAR World is available in TrueVisions and on some provincial cable television networks.

Vietnam

  • STAR World is available in Ho Chi Minh City (through HTVC & SCTV), Ha Noi (through VCTV) and Vietbao CATV.

Myanmar

  • STAR World is available in Rangoon via MRTV-3.

Station IDs

File:Starworld-asia (2).gif
Screenshot from Star World Asia with the new Station ID (2008)

Shows

This is the List of Programmes that had been shown on STAR World from past and present.

News Programmes

Aside from Entertainment, STAR World also shows News Programmes.

  • STAR News Asia (Not available in India and Middle East)
  • Sky News 9pm Edition (Mondays) (Not available in India and Middle East)
  • Sky News 15 minutes (Tues - Sat) (Not available in India and Middle East)
  • BusinessWeek Asia
  • Sports Update (Not available in India and Middle East)

Primetime

These are the shows broadcast on STAR World Asia. All times are HK/SIN time (subtract one hour for WIB/THAI time.) [1] Programmes in Bold are not available for the Philippines only. [2] [3]. For India and Middle East schedule, Click here! [4] [5]

Returning comedies are in red; new comedies are in pink; returning dramas are in green; new dramas are in blue; reality shows are in yellow; wrestling shows are in gold; talk shows are in orange.

8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM
Sunday Sunday Night At The Movies The Ellen Degeneres Show (E) Ugly Betty (E)
Monday Friends My Wife and Kids 8 Simple Rules Hope and Faith 30 Rock Monk
Tuesday Ugly Betty Private Practice Ghost Whisperer
Wednesday Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? The Moment Of Truth The Apprentice
Thursday Bones Criminal Minds Prison Break
Friday Ugly Betty (E) Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (E) The Moment Of Truth (E)
Saturday TNA Xplosion Bull Run IFL Fight Night TNA Xplosion (E)
  • (E) = Encore Presentation

See also

References

  1. ^ STAR World Asia Program Schedule
  2. ^ STAR World Philippines Program Schedule via Telebisyon.net
  3. ^ STAR World Phlippine Schedule
  4. ^ STAR World India Program Schedule
  5. ^ STAR World Middle East Program Schedule
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