Star Channel (Japanese TV channel)
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| Country | Japan |
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| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Launched | July 1, 1986 |
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| Website | www |
Star Channel is a Japanese group of premium television channels operated by Star Channel, Inc. (
IPTV platforms. As of 2021, the channel is currently owned by Tohokushinsha Film
.
Star Channel began 24-hour broadcasting using Japanese communication satellites in July 1992.[1]
Corporate
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Star Channel was founded as a private company in 1986.
As of 1992, the owners of Star Channel were United International Pictures and a local distributor specializing in Western movies.[1]
Previously, each 25% of the company's stake were owned by
but as of 2018, 21st Century Fox sold its share in the company to Tohokushinsha. Sony Pictures later divested the company in 2019.Channels
- Star Channel 1 (formerly Star Channel and Star Channel Hi-Vision): The main channel launched on July 1, 1986. Its HD simulcast channel was separately branded as Star Channel Hi-Vision, but the branding was removed with the October 1, 2011 rebrand of channels. Star Channel was renamed as Star Channel 1 on October 1, 2011. Star Channel 1 is scheduled to be renamed Star Channel on June 1, 2024.
- Star Channel 2 (formerly Star Channel Plus from November 1, 2001 to September 30, 2011): This channel launched on June 1, 1998. The channel is shutting down on May 31, 2024.
- Star Channel 3 (formerly Star Channel Classic from November 1, 2001 to September 30, 2011): This channel launched on June 1, 1998. The channel is shutting down on May 31, 2024.
References
- ^ a b "More specialist shows in store for Japan TV viewers". The Straits Times. 22 April 1992. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- News Corporation. Itochu asked for the right to expropriate Star TV's trademark and content. News Corporation demanded in return a..."
External links
- Official website
(in Japanese) - Corporate information in English