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2008 In Portuguese Television
This is a list of Portuguese television related events from 2008. Events *19 January - Vânia Fernandes wins the third series of ''Operação triunfo''. Debuts Television shows 2000s *''Operação triunfo ''Operação Triunfo (OT)'' is the Portuguese version of the original Star Academy (in the original Spanish version of the reality show ''Operación Triunfo'' broadcast by RTP). The first two seasons were hosted by Catarina Furtado, and the oth ...'' (2003-2011) Ending this year Networks and services Launches Conversions and rebrandings Closures Births Deaths {{Portugal-tv-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portuguese Television
Television in Portugal was introduced in 1956 (test broadcasts) by Radiotelevisão Portuguesa (now named Rádio e Televisão de Portugal), which held the nationwide television monopoly until late 1992. Regular broadcasting was introduced on March 7, 1957. Colour transmissions were introduced on March 10, 1980. Digital terrestrial television (DTT) was introduced at a very late stage when compared to other countries in Europe and with limited channels, and according to the European Audiovisual Observatory it occupies the last place in 34 European countries with the weakest offer on digital terrestrial television, in such a way that most Portuguese are subscribers of cable (HFC) or IPTV (DSL or FTTH) platforms, in percentages higher than in the rest of Europe and these platforms are well developed with many channels. During the transition from analog to DTT, subscription-based television services experienced a 10% increase and reached 72.5% of homes in 2012. Outside of the internet, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vânia Fernandes
Vânia Sofia Olim Marote de Ribeiro Fernandes (born 25 September 1985) is a Portuguese singer from Funchal, Madeira (Portugal). Known for her powerful stage presence, as well as her prominent and versatile voice, Fernandes has participated in several singing contests and performed in public in both her home island of Madeira and on the mainland of Portugal since 1997. In 2007, Vânia won Portuguese public television's talent contest, ''Operação Triunfo'' (a kind of Star Academy). That same year, she completed her professional music studies and training in singing, including jazz, at Madeira's Conservatory. On 22 May 2008 Fernandes sung " Senhora do mar" (Lady of the Sea) during the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia. The song was the winner of the 2008 edition of Portugal's national selection final for Eurovision, the Festival da Canção. She represented Portugal in the Eurovision final on 24 May 2008 and gained 13th place (out of 25 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operação Triunfo
''Operação Triunfo (OT)'' is the Portuguese version of the original Star Academy (in the original Spanish version of the reality show ''Operación Triunfo'' broadcast by RTP). The first two seasons were hosted by Catarina Furtado, and the other two seasons were presented by Sílvia Alberto. The Portuguese version follows the regular format, with the 12-20 students being put into a music academy and training songs for a week, and singing in the "Gala" at the end of the week, usually on Saturdays. A jury composed by four personalities of the music world will judge the students performances and nominate four of them. Of those four, one is saved by the professors and another is saved by the students. The two remaining students are up for elimination. In the following week, one of the two nominees is saved. Also there is a public vote to decide the "Favourite of the Week". That person is automatically saved from nomination. The inaugural season took started in 2003. The final seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuel TV (Portuguese TV Channel)
FUEL TV is a Portuguese-owned digital cable and satellite television action sports channel owned by FUEL TV Global, S.A. The channel is available in many countries including Portugal, China, North Africa and the Middle East. Development FUEL TV was launched in 2003 by FOX. In 2007, the 100% Portuguese-owned company FLUID Youth Culture, S.A. reached an agreement with FOX in order to represent FUEL TV in Portugal. The following year, FUEL TV was launched in Portugal in partnership with the network service provider MEO. In the period between 2010 and 2014, the companies expanded their business to the EMEA region. FUEL TV EMEA, S.A. (former FLUID Youth Culture, S.A.) launched FUEL TV in over 40 countries in the EMEA region, reaching 8 million households. In 2014, FUEL TV EMEA acquired the channel from FOX. Since then, the channel has been launched in 100 countries around the world, including China where it was launched in February 2018, and has reached over 500 million people. To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animax (Portuguese TV Channel)
Animax Portugal was the Portuguese version of Animax. The channel launched in April 2008 and was closed in May 2011. Originally, the channel broadcast anime only, but started airing live-action shows in 2009. History Animax Portugal launched in Portugal as a programming block on AXN on 20 October 2007. The block ended in September 2008. The channel fully launched on 12 April 2008 in Portugal on Clix and Meo. The channel later extended its reach to ZON in April 2009. Animax was closed on 9 May 2011 due to low ratings, when AXN Black launched in its place. List of programs * '' Peach Girl'' * ''Nana'' * ''Initial D'' * '' Orphen'' * '' Orphen: Revenge'' * '' Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit'' * '' Gungrave'' * '' Samurai Champloo'' * '' Gunslinger Girl'' * ''Super GALS!'' * ''Death Note'' * '' Blood+'' * '' Trigun'' * ''Ultimate Muscle'' * '' Ergo Proxy'' * '' Outlaw Star'' * ''Excel Saga'' * '' Love Hina'' * '' Nodame Cantabile'' * '' Le Chevalier D'Eon'' * '' .hack//Sign'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next
Next may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film * ''Next'' (1990 film), an animated short about William Shakespeare * ''Next'' (2007 film), a sci-fi film starring Nicolas Cage * '' Next: A Primer on Urban Painting'', a 2005 documentary film Literature * ''Next'' (Crichton novel), a novel by Michael Crichton * ''Next'' (Hynes novel), a 2010 novel by James Hynes * ''Next'' (play), a play by Terrence McNally * '' Next: The Future Just Happened'', a 2001 non-fiction book by Michael Lewis Music Performers * Next (American band), an R&B trio * NEXT (Korean band), a South Korean rock band * Next (Chinese group), a boy group Albums * ''Next'' (ATB album), 2017 * ''Next'' (Journey album) or the title song, 1977 * ''Next'' (The Necks album) or the title instrumental, 1990 * ''Next'' (The Sensational Alex Harvey Band album) or the title song (see below), 1973 * ''Next'' (Sevendust album), 2005 * ''Next'' (Soulive album), 2002 * ''Next'' (Vanessa Williams album), 1997 * ''Next!' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benfica TV
Benfica TV (BTV) is a Portuguese sports-oriented premium cable and satellite television channel operated by sports club S.L. Benfica. Its headquarters are located at the Estádio da Luz, having a second studio at Benfica Campus. Its first broadcast was on 2 October 2008, and regular transmissions began on 10 December. The channel was originally made available for free on all of its cable operators until June 2013. Unlike other football club TV channels, Benfica TV markets and broadcasts the club's own home league matches. When BTV became a premium channel in July 2013, Benfica purchased content such as the English Premier League, the Italian Serie A, the French Ligue 1, and Ultimate Fighting Championship events, broadcasting it on a second channel, which ended in June 2016. BTV rights belong to NOS since July 2016 and until end of June 2027. In Portugal, Benfica TV is available on MEO, NOS, Nowo and Vodafone. Internationally, it is available in Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JimJam
''Jimjam'' (stylised as ''jimjam'') is a 2000 recording by UK jazz-funk guitarist Jim Mullen, featuring fellow-Scot Hamish Stuart on rhythm guitar, Pino Palladino on bass and Ian Thomas on drums. The professional collaboration between Mullen and Stuart goes back a long way. As a member of The Average White Band Hamish Suart played on the Dick Morrissey and Jim Mullen album ''Up'' in 1977. This is Mullen's first solo album following the death of his long-term musical partner Dick Morrissey. Track listing #"Olio" #"Lizards" #"Manhattan Lullaby" #"Vegas Idea" #"Funkin' On Sunset" #"Second To None" #"Speed Bumps" #"Lizard Reprise" #"Eljay" #"After The Storm" #"Bluestrut" Personnel *Jim Mullen - guitar *Hamish Stuart - guitar *Pino Palladino - bass *Ian Thomas - drums References Allmusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as informat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syfy (Portuguese TV Channel)
Syfy (formerly known as Sci Fi Channel and Syfy Universal) is a Portuguese digital cable, IPTV and satellite television launched on 6 December 2008 and specializes in science fiction, fantasy, and horror shows and movies. Owned by NBC Universal Global Networks, is the most recent extension of the Syfy brand. Syfy HD was launched on 27 April 2009 on MEO on channel 64; it is now on channel 67. Syfy Portugal is regulated in Spain by the National Commission on Competition & Markets (CNMC).https://www.syfy.pt/ Programming * Flash Gordon (2007 TV series) *Seaquest DSV *Knight Rider (1982 TV series) * Knight Rider (2008 TV series) * The Invisible Man *American Gothic * Mutant X * Tremors *Sanctuary *Painkiller Jane * Surface *Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda * Hercules: The Legendary Journeys *Sliders * Quantum Leap *Caprica *Warehouse 13 *Game of Thrones * Aftermath * Being Human *Dark Matter * Grimm * Haven *Buffy the Vampire Slayer *Battlestar Galactica *Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
