MTV Turkey
Encyclopedia
MTV Türkiye is the Turkish
subsidiary of MTV
. It is operated in Turkey by Multichannel Developers.
, with a Pussycat Dolls
performance. It was officially launced on October 23, 2006. The first broadcast of the channel was Nil Karaibrahimgil
's music video Peri.
on May 22, 2010 with no reason given to the customers, which caused a small controversy amongst customers. On June 20, 2010, it was reported that MTV Networks International
cancelled Multichannel Developers's (the company that operated MTV Turkiye) licence a month ago. On the same day, MTV Turkiye's website closed with a text saying that their new site will be available as soon as possible. As of October 2010, the channel operates on cable TV (e.g. on D-Smart Ch. 63, see Digital television in Turkey
) and free-to-air satellite.
, Pimp My Ride
, I Bet You Will
, Dirty Sanchez
, Wild Boyz, Viva la Bam
, Celebrity Deathmatch
, Life of Ryan
and I Want A Famous Face
with subtitles in Turkish
. Twice a week (Sunday, 1 PM GMT+2 and Monday, 9PM GMT+2), the channel also broadcasts classic 'Turk Fantastik' films.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
subsidiary of MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
. It is operated in Turkey by Multichannel Developers.
Launch
MTV Türkiye's opening party was held on 17 November 2006 in IstanbulIstanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, with a Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
performance. It was officially launced on October 23, 2006. The first broadcast of the channel was Nil Karaibrahimgil
Nil Karaibrahimgil
Nil Karaibrahimgil , also popularly known simply as Nil , is a well known Turkish singer and songwriter mostly noted for her distinct lyrics...
's music video Peri.
Digiturk and MTVNI
MTV Turkey was removed from DigiturkDigiturk
Digiturk is a Turkish Satellite television provider, founded in 1999, with services starting in mid-2000. They offer, both national cable TV channels and their own channels, national radio, and music streams of different genres. Digiturk is also the current owner of the broadcasting rights of...
on May 22, 2010 with no reason given to the customers, which caused a small controversy amongst customers. On June 20, 2010, it was reported that MTV Networks International
MTV Networks International
MTV Networks International is a division of MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom. MTV Networks International includes the management and branding of 68 MTV channels around the world and other brands associated with MTV such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central VH1, TMF, VIVA and Game One...
cancelled Multichannel Developers's (the company that operated MTV Turkiye) licence a month ago. On the same day, MTV Turkiye's website closed with a text saying that their new site will be available as soon as possible. As of October 2010, the channel operates on cable TV (e.g. on D-Smart Ch. 63, see Digital television in Turkey
Digital television in Turkey
-Pay-TV Services:Current Pay-TV services in Turkey are Digiturk, D-Smart, TeleDünya and Türksat KabloTV.- First Digital Transmissions :The first digital television transmissions in Turkey were made by the Uzan Group with Turkey's first television channel Star TV...
) and free-to-air satellite.
- The channel ceased broadcasting on August 31, 2011
Current Shows
The channel combines local and international music, and airs such trademark MTV shows like JackassJackass (TV series)
jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks...
, Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it and customizing it.The original United States version was hosted by rapper Xzibit...
, I Bet You Will
I Bet You Will
I Bet You Will was an Internet webcast, and later a show on MTV that paid people to do outrageous things for money. In 2008, reruns of the program began to air on Spike. It was created by Morgan Spurlock...
, Dirty Sanchez
Dirty Sanchez
Dirty Sanchez is commonly mistaken to be an act where the faecal matter it purposefully smeared onto a partner's upper lip. The term 'dirty sanchez' originated in the porn industry, particularly films involving ass to mouth action. It describes the Dirty Sanchez is commonly mistaken to be an act...
, Wild Boyz, Viva la Bam
Viva La Bam
Viva La Bam is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show was a spin-off from MTV's Jackass, in which Margera and most of the main cast had appeared...
, Celebrity Deathmatch
Celebrity Deathmatch
Celebrity Deathmatch is a claymation television show that depicts celebrities against each other in a wrestling ring, almost always ending in the loser's gruesome death. It was known for its excessive amount of blood used in every match and exaggerated physical injuries...
, Life of Ryan
Life of Ryan
Life of Ryan is a reality show following the life of pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler. Each episode is 22 minutes long and follows Ryan, his family, and friends through the various twists and turns of life as a skater. Most episodes were filmed in and around the Sheckler household in San Clemente,...
and I Want A Famous Face
I Want a Famous Face
I Want a Famous Face is a Reality television program on MTV, produced by Pink Sneakers Productions.The show features young adults who undergo plastic surgery with the goal of looking more like a famous person...
with subtitles in Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
. Twice a week (Sunday, 1 PM GMT+2 and Monday, 9PM GMT+2), the channel also broadcasts classic 'Turk Fantastik' films.
Shows
- My Super Sweet 16
- Alternative Nation
- MTV Live
- Hot Stuff
- So 90'S
- Chill Out Zone
- World Chart Express
- World Stage
- True Life
- The Rock Chart
- The Base Chart Show
- Euro Top 20
- Headbangers Ball
- Lickshoot
- MTV Imsomnia
- Party Zone
- Superock
- NarutoNarutois an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The plot tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and aspires to become the Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of...
Local Shows
- Free Zone
- Free Friday
- Your Mtv
- MTV TR Hafta Sonu
- Kontra Atak
- Bestmotion
- MTV @ 46 Studios
- Fantastik Filmler Kuşağı
- Ünlü Harfler
- MultiPlayer Season:1 Episodes:13
- Artist Spot
- Film Fragmanları
- Rock'n Dark Ekspres 2010
- MTV @ 46 Studios Season:1 Episodes:7
- Online Chart
- Made Turkiye | Seoson:1 Episodes:2
- 5+TR
- Turkcell Çalarken Dinlet Top 10
- Şarküteri
- Dore
- Lame
- BeniMTV'm Seasons:3 Episodes:70
- İkilem
- 22.00 -05.00
- Making The Video TR
- Hitlist TR
- MTV EKSTRA
- MTV Teens Club
- MTV on Stage
- Chat @ Chat
- Anime Forum
VJs
- Melisa Toros (High Score)-2011
- Metehan Çakır (The Rock Chart) 2010-2011
- Alper Etiş (BeniMTV'M)(2006-)
- Semra Altınel (2010-2011)
- Burak Aydoğan (2010)
- Merthan Yalçın (2010)
- Can Bonomo (2009–2010)
- Selin Akal (2007–2008)
- Bertan Horasan (2007–2008)
- Seda Bakan (2007–2008)
- Eyüp Çakmak (2006–2007)
- Melis Bayraktar (2010)
- Beste Bereket (2009)
- KeremcemKeremcemKerem Cem Dürük , better known as Keremcem, is a Turkish pop singer, and actor. He also hosted the short-lived television show Keremcem ile söyle söyleyebilirsen on Star TV.- Biography :...
(2007)
Festivals/Special Programming
- Sonisphere FestivalSonisphere FestivalThe Sonisphere Festival is a touring music festival which takes place across Europe between June and August. The festival is owned by John Jackson and Kilimanjaro Live. It is jointly-promoted by K2 and Kilimanjaro Live...
(Istanbul,Turkey 2010) - Freshtival ,2009
- Olympos Music Fest, 2008
- Electronica Festival, 2008
- Radar live, 2007
See also
- Dream TVDream TV TurkeyDream TV, Dogan Media Group's foreign and Turkish, which broadcasts music channel. Super Kanal' s closure began with the publication. In addition to video clips in the channel film programs, including programs in Turkey are related to music festivals...
- MTV Networks EuropeMTV Networks EuropeMTV Networks Europe is a division of Viacom International Media Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom.MTV Networks Europe includes the multimedia entertainment brands: MTV, VH1, TMF, VIVA, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and Nick Jr...
- Viva (TV station)
- MuchMusicMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
- Music of TurkeyMusic of TurkeyThe music of Turkey includes diverse elements ranging from Central Asian folk music and has many copies and references of Byzantine music, Greek music, Ottoman music, Persian music, Balkan music, as well as more modern European and American popular music influences...