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name=yes |
name=yes Action| |
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logosize= 198px| |
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logofile= Yes_stars_action_logo.png| |
logofile= Yes_stars_action_logo.png| |
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logocaption= yes |
logocaption= yes Action intertitle| |
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launch= December 14, 2008| |
launch= December 14, 2008| |
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country= [[Image:Flag of Israel.svg|20px]] [[Israel]]| |
country= [[Image:Flag of Israel.svg|20px]] [[Israel]]| |
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picture format= [[576i]] ([[SDTV]] [[16:9]], [[4:3]])<br>[[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])| |
picture format= [[576i]] ([[SDTV]] [[16:9]], [[4:3]])<br>[[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])| |
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owner= '''[[Yes (Israel)|yes]]''' (Israel's satellite television provider)| |
owner= '''[[Yes (Israel)|yes]]''' (Israel's satellite television provider)| |
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former names= yes stars 2 (2007-2008)| |
former names= yes stars 2 (2007-2008)<br>yes stars Action (2008-2010)| |
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sister names= [[Yes |
sister names= [[Yes Drama|yes Drama]]<br>[[Yes Comedy|yes Comedy]]<br>[[Yes Next|yes Next]]| |
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sat serv 1='''yes'''| |
sat serv 1='''yes'''| |
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sat chan 1='''13 (yes |
sat chan 1='''13 (yes Action)'''| |
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sat serv 2='''yesHD'''| |
sat serv 2='''yesHD'''| |
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sat chan 2='''513 (yes |
sat chan 2='''513 (yes Action HD)'''| |
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'''Yes |
'''Yes Action''' (styled as '''yes Action''' and formerly called ''yes stars Action'') is an [[Israel]]i television channel carried by the Israeli satellite television provider - ''[[Yes (Israel)|yes]]'', which broadcasts [[United States|American]], [[England|British]] and [[Israel|Israeli]] TV shows of the thrillers, Sci-Fi, action and competitive reality genres. The channel aired on December 14, 2008 on channel 13 - as part of the latest television shows' channels re-brand by ''yes''. The channel replaced the former ''yes stars 2''. The channel airs the shows' new episodes on weeknights (Sundays - Thursdays), and its re-runs on weekdays and weekends (Fridays - Saturdays). |
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''yes Action'' schedule is being simulcasted in [[High-definition television|High Definition]] on '''''yes Action HD''''' on channel 513. |
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From December 21, 2009 ''yes stars Action HD'' airs on channel 513. |
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==Picture Formats== |
==Picture Formats== |
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''yes Action'' airs shows in 4 formats: |
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* Normal (4:3) |
* Normal (4:3) |
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* [[Letterbox]] (4:3) |
* [[Letterbox]] (4:3) |
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Choosing the format of the picture is in the digital [[set-top box]] setup. The setup does not affect shows which are not broadcast in Widescreen. |
Choosing the format of the picture is in the digital [[set-top box]] setup. The setup does not affect shows which are not broadcast in Widescreen. |
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''yes Action HD'' airs the shows in High Definition 1080i and in widecreen (16:9) at all times. Shows that are not shot in HD are upscaled to 1080i. |
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==History of the channel== |
==History of the channel== |
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[[Image:Yesstars2.PNG|thumb|left|90px|The logo of yes stars 2 from March 4, 2007 and until March 13, 2008.]] |
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[[Image:Yes_stars_Action_logos.png|thumb|right|400px|The past logos of yes Action (From left to right): yes stars 2 - from March 4, 2007 and until March 13, 2008. yes stars 2 - from March 14, 2008 and until December 13, 2008. yes stars Action - from December 14, 2008 and until August 19, 2010.]] |
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On March 4, 2007, ''yes'' replaced the channel ''[[Yes Stars|yesSTARS]]'' - which has been cancelled on March 3, 2007 after exactly a year - with ''yes stars 2'', as part of the re-brand of the foreign TV shows channels and expanding yesSTARS to 3 channels - ''[[Yes Stars Drama|yes stars 1]]'', ''yes stars 2'' and ''[[Yes Stars Base|yes stars 3]]. |
On March 4, 2007, ''yes'' replaced the channel ''[[Yes Stars|yesSTARS]]'' - which has been cancelled on March 3, 2007 after exactly a year - with ''yes stars 2'', as part of the re-brand of the foreign TV shows channels and expanding yesSTARS to 3 channels - ''[[Yes Stars Drama|yes stars 1]]'', ''yes stars 2'' and ''[[Yes Stars Base|yes stars 3]]. |
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[[Image:Yes stars 2 2008.png|thumb|right|120px|The logo of yes stars 2 from March 14, 2008 and until December 13, 2008.]] |
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On March 14, 2008, as part of a new re-brand of the television shows channels on ''yes'', ''yes Stars 2'' obtained a new logo. |
On March 14, 2008, as part of a new re-brand of the television shows channels on ''yes'', ''yes Stars 2'' obtained a new logo. |
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On December 14, 2008, as part of another re-brand of the channels, ''yes stars 2'' was replaced with ''yes stars Action'', and as of April 22, 2009 simulcasted its entire schedule in High Definition on ''yes stars Action HD'', replacing [[Yes Stars HD|yes stars HD]], which aired most of the channel's shows in HD. |
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On August 20, 2010, the word ''stars'' was removed from the channel name. |
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Revision as of 18:36, 20 August 2010
Country | Israel |
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Owner | yes (Israel's satellite television provider) |
Yes Action (styled as yes Action and formerly called yes stars Action) is an Israeli television channel carried by the Israeli satellite television provider - yes, which broadcasts American, British and Israeli TV shows of the thrillers, Sci-Fi, action and competitive reality genres. The channel aired on December 14, 2008 on channel 13 - as part of the latest television shows' channels re-brand by yes. The channel replaced the former yes stars 2. The channel airs the shows' new episodes on weeknights (Sundays - Thursdays), and its re-runs on weekdays and weekends (Fridays - Saturdays).
yes Action schedule is being simulcasted in High Definition on yes Action HD on channel 513.
Picture Formats
yes Action airs shows in 4 formats:
- Normal (4:3)
- Letterbox (4:3)
- Pan & Scan (4:3)
- Widescreen (16:9)
In order to watch widescreen (16:9) shows on a 4:3 TV, there are 3 options to see the picture:
- 4:3 Letterbox (Widescreen with black bars - Original Aspect Ratio)
- 16:9 (Anamorphic Widescreen)
- 4:3 (Pan & scan)
Choosing the format of the picture is in the digital set-top box setup. The setup does not affect shows which are not broadcast in Widescreen.
yes Action HD airs the shows in High Definition 1080i and in widecreen (16:9) at all times. Shows that are not shot in HD are upscaled to 1080i.
History of the channel
On March 4, 2007, yes replaced the channel yesSTARS - which has been cancelled on March 3, 2007 after exactly a year - with yes stars 2, as part of the re-brand of the foreign TV shows channels and expanding yesSTARS to 3 channels - yes stars 1, yes stars 2 and yes stars 3.
On March 14, 2008, as part of a new re-brand of the television shows channels on yes, yes Stars 2 obtained a new logo.
On December 14, 2008, as part of another re-brand of the channels, yes stars 2 was replaced with yes stars Action, and as of April 22, 2009 simulcasted its entire schedule in High Definition on yes stars Action HD, replacing yes stars HD, which aired most of the channel's shows in HD.
On August 20, 2010, the word stars was removed from the channel name.
Shows broadcast on yes Action
Series | Season | Broadcast Type | Network |
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Angela's Eyes | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Battlestar Galactica | 1-4 |
Widescreen |
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Brotherhood | 1 2-3 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Burn Notice | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Cape Wrath | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Cold Case | 1-2 3-6 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Criminal Justice | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Criminal Minds | 1-5 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Dexter | 1 2-4 |
Letterbox Widescreen |
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Doctor Who | 1 2-4 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Dollhouse | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Generation Kill | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Ghost Whisperer | 1-2 3-4 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Heroes | 1-4 |
Widescreen |
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In Plain Sight | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Jekyll | 1 |
Pan & Scan |
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Justice | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 6 |
Widescreen |
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 4-8 |
Widescreen |
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Leverage | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Life | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Murphy's Law | 4-5 |
Widescreen |
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NUMB3RS | 1-6 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Prime Suspect | 6-7 |
Letterbox |
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Prison Break | 1 2-4 |
Pan & Scan Widescreen |
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Psych | 1-3 |
Widescreen |
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Reaper | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Robin Hood | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Sanctuary | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Saved | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Saving Grace | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Shark | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Sleeper Cell | 1-2 |
Letterbox |
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Smallville | 2-3 4 5-8 |
Pan & Scan Letterbox Widescreen |
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Sold | 1 |
Widescreen |
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Supernatural | 1-4 |
Widescreen |
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Survivor | 12-16 17-18 |
Normal Pan & Scan |
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The Amazing Race | 9-14 |
Normal |
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The Closer | 1-5 |
Widescreen |
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The Fixer | 1 |
Widescreen |
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The Kill Point | 1 |
Widescreen |
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The Riches | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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The Sopranos | 1-6 |
Widescreen |
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The Triangle | Miniseries |
Widesreen |
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The Tudors | 1-2 |
Pan & Scan |
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The Unit | 1-4 |
Widescreen Pan & Scan |
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Third Watch | 6 |
Widescreen |
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Tin Man | Miniseries |
Widescreen |
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Torchwood | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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True Blood | 1-2 |
Widescreen |
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Underbelly | 1 |
Widescreen |
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White Collar | 1 |
Widescreen |