Studio 23
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| Studio 23 | |
| Image:Studio 23.jpg | |
| Type | Broadcast UHF television network |
|---|---|
| Country | Image:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines |
| Availability | National |
| Owner | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation |
| Launch date | October 12, 1996 |
| Website | Studio23.tv |
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV (which is carried on Channel 23). The network is a sister network to the main ABS-CBN network, airing programming aimed towards young adults. This programming mostly oconsists of North American imports and other English language programming, although it also airs Filipino programming aimed at the demographic.
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[edit] History
At a planning session during the mid-1990's, ABS-CBN staff members were plotting out plans for a new UHF channel offering a more "upscale" alternative to the main ABS-CBN. This channel, was Studio 23. In the lead-up to the launch, ABS-CBN acquired the rights to many syndicated US imports, such as Wheel of Fortune and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
The flagship station, DWAC-TV, signed on about a month before the launch of Studio 23, simulcasting MTV Asia (ABS-CBN had a partnership with the network). Studio 23 officially launched on October 12, 1996. MTV Asia was aired during the day, and Studio 23 took over during primetime. To launch the network, the first program aired was the movie The Bodyguard.. Two days later on October 14, 1996, Studio 23 premiered News 23, Studio 23's news program produced by ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs. On January 1st, 2001, ABS-CBN severed their ties with MTV Asia, and Studio 23 gained total control of DWAC-TV. MTV moved to DZRU-TV after the change and launched of new MTV Philippines.
In the present day, Studio 23's programming has evolved from being "upscale", to aimed more at the youth and young adult demographic. The network still airs a multitude of US imports, but Studio 23 has also produced their own original programming, including spinoffs of ABS-CBN programming, and "support programming" for reality shows, such as Pinoy Dream Academy and Pinoy Big Brother. The network has won numerous awards from various groups, such as a silver medal in the Print category at the 2006 Promax Awards. Its flagship program, the talk show Y Speak, has also won numerous awards and accolades.
[edit] Programming
The following is the current primetime line-up of DWAC-TV:
| 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:45 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:15 PM | 10:30 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Kid Nation <<Starts 6:30 pm | Ghost Whisperer | Us Girls | Two and a Half Men | Rules of Engagement | International Fight League Ends 11:15 pm>> | |||||
| Monday | Rush TV <<Starts 6:00 pm | Samurai X | Grey's Anatomy | Brothers & Sisters | News Central Ends 11:00 pm>> | ||||||
| Tuesday | The Amazing Race 12 | Ugly Betty | |||||||||
| Wednesday | Kyle XY | Smallville | |||||||||
| Thursday | What About Brian? | Desperate Housewives | |||||||||
| Friday | Supernatural | Criminal Minds | |||||||||
| Saturday | Y Speak | Lost | Barkada Nights Ends 11:30 pm>> | ||||||||
| Legend | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comedies | Dramas | Game and reality | News, talk and infotainment | Movie block | Foreign-produced programs | |
[edit] Slogans
- 1996:Studio 23: Premium Network
- 1997:Studio 23: This is My Channel!
- 1999:Studio 23: Watch You Want!
- 2001:Studio 23: Cool TV
- 2002:Studio 23: Watch U Want!
- 2004:Studio 23: KaBarkada Mo!
- 2007-present: San ka man, KaBarkada Ka!
[edit] External links
Broadcast television networks in the Philippines | |
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| Major networks: | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation · Associated Broadcasting Company · GMA Network Inc. |
| State-controlled networks: | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation · National Broadcasting Network · Radio Philippines Network |
| Minor networks: | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation · Rajah Broadcasting Network · Southern Broadcasting Network · Studio 23 · Q · ZOE Broadcasting Network |
| Religious networks: | ACQ-Kingdom Broadcasting Network · Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
| Defunct networks: | Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation |
