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Net5
Net5 is a Dutch free-to-air, free-to-cable commercial television channel, TV channel and is part of Talpa TV, formerly a part of SBS Broadcasting B.V. and now owned by Talpa Network. Other channels of the group in the Netherlands are SBS6, Veronica TV, Veronica, and SBS9. It is aimed at high-educated female viewers. The station broadcasts various series, reality shows, and films. History Net5 was launched by the SBS Broadcasting Group as their second commercial channel in the Netherlands next to SBS6. The head of SBS was Fons van Westerloo who left the company to work until 31 January 2008 to head the main competitor RTL Nederland (part of the RTL Group). Van Westerloo announced the new broadcast on 4 December 1998. It was supposed to become a commercial version of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting, being positioned as a higher quality television network, having already acquired British drama series, American series, Channel 4 documentaries and feature films. NPO 1, Nederla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1080p
1080p (1920 × 1080 progressively displayed pixels; also known as Full HD or FHD, and BT.709) is a set of HDTV high-definition video modes characterized by 1,920 pixels displayed across the screen horizontally and 1,080 pixels down the screen vertically; the ''p'' stands for progressive scan, ''i.e.'' non- interlaced. The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a resolution of 2.1 megapixels. It is often marketed as Full HD or FHD, to contrast 1080p with 720p resolution screens. Although 1080p is sometimes referred to as 2K resolution (meaning having a horizontal resolution of approximately 2,000 pixels), other sources differentiate between 1080p and (true) 2K resolution. 1080p video signals are supported by ATSC standards in the United States and DVB standards in Europe. Applications of the 1080p standard include television broadcasts, Blu-ray Discs, smartphones, Internet content such as YouTube videos and Netflix TV shows and movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RTL Group
RTL Group S.A. ("Radio Télévision Luxembourg") is a Luxembourg-based international media conglomerate, with another corporate office in Cologne, Germany. The company operates 56 television channels and 36 radio stations in Germany, France and other European countries. It also offers national streaming platforms, content productions and a range of digital services. Important segments of RTL Group are RTL Deutschland, Groupe M6 and Fremantle. The company in its present form was established by Bertelsmann, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), and Pearson plc in 2000. As of 2024 Bertelsmann, a conglomerate based in the German city of Gütersloh owns 76% of the shares in the company, after holding a stake of more than 90% in the past. RTL Group is one of a total of eight divisions of Bertelsmann: It is responsible for more than a third of its revenue and a large share of its operating profit. It is one of the founding members of the European Broadcasting Union. History Historica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Nuts And A Richard!
''2 Nuts and a Richard!'' (original French-language title: ''Les Grandes Gueules s'animent!'') is a Canadian adult animated sitcom based on the radio show hosted by Quebecois comedy group Les Grandes Gueules. It premiered in French on Télétoon la nuit on September 2, 2015, with an English premiere on Adult Swim following on October 16, 2015. Development Production on the series was first announced in May 2014, with the show's concept described as adapting popular sketches from the long-running Les Grandes Gueules radio show. Cast members Mario Tessier, José Gaudet and host Richard Turcotte were confirmed to return. In the English version, they're voiced by Carlo Mestroni, Shawn Baichoo and Thor Bishopric, respectively. To support the first season's launch, a game was released for browsers and mobile platforms. A second season that consists of 12 half-hours episodes began airing on Télétoon la nuit on September 4, 2017. It was not released in English. Episodes Season 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Broke Girls
''2 Broke Girls'' (stylized as ''2 Broke Girl$'') is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS from September 19, 2011, to April 17, 2017. The series was produced for Warner Bros. Television and created by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings. Set in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, the show's plot follows the lives of best friends Max Black ( Kat Dennings) and Caroline Channing ( Beth Behrs). Whereas Caroline was raised as the daughter of a billionaire, Max grew up in a poor and dysfunctional family, resulting in them having different perspectives on life, although together they work in a local diner while attempting to raise funds to start a cupcake business. The series has received a polarized response from critics and audiences alike. The on-screen chemistry between the show's six leads, especially that of Behrs and Dennings, has been praised, while others have criticized the show's reliance on sexualized, drug-related, and racial hum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
$h*! My Dad Says
''$#*! My Dad Says'' (pronounced " Bleep My Dad Says") is an American television sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Television that aired on CBS. It was based on the Twitter feed Shit My Dad Says, created by Justin Halpern and consisting of quotations from his father, Sam. The show originally ran from September 23, 2010, to February 17, 2011, and aired on Thursdays at 8:30 pm/7:30 pm Central. After 18 episodes aired, the series was replaced in mid-season by '' Rules of Engagement'', which had moved to Thursdays from Mondays. On May 15, 2011, CBS canceled the series after one season. Plot Ed is a very opinionated 72-year-old who has been divorced three times. His two adult sons, Henry and Vince, are accustomed to his unsolicited and often politically incorrect rants. When Henry, a struggling writer and blogger, can no longer afford his rent, he is forced to move back in with Ed, which creates new problems in their tricky father–son relationship. As weeks go by Hen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
The (; NOS or rarely ; ) is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the Dutch public broadcasting system. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports programmes for the three Dutch public television channels and the Dutch public radio services. It is funded by the Dutch government. The foundation's remit derives from the Dutch Media Act 2008, which stipulates that the NOS produce regular and frequent programming of a public service nature, including, notably, a full and impartial news service and coverage of parliamentary procedures and debates, as well as reporting on sporting and other national events. The NOS also acts as a technical coordinator for the Dutch public broadcasting system as a whole. In the event of emergencies and/or the breaking of a major news story, it can assume control of the public networks to provide coordinated coverage of events in cooperation with the other members of the systems. The NOS has correspondents in multiple cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SBS Broadcasting B
SBS may refer to: Broadcasting * SBS Broadcasting Group, defunct European media group * Talpa TV, Dutch broadcasting company, formerly SBS Broadcasting B.V. ** SBS6, Dutch television channel owned by Talpa TV ** SBS9, Dutch television channel owned by Talpa TV * Special Broadcasting Service, Australian public service broadcaster ** SBS (Australian TV channel) Australian public television network and division of the Special Broadcasting Service * Seoul Broadcasting System, largest South Korean private broadcaster ** SBS TV, TV channel operated by the Seoul Broadcasting System * Shizuoka Broadcasting System, Japanese broadcaster * Spanish Broadcasting System, American radio and television broadcaster * Scottish Broadcasting Service, proposed replacement to BBC Scotland Organisations * Satellite Business Systems, a former company * SBS Bank, New Zealand * Save British Science, former name of the Campaign for Science and Engineering * SBS Technologies, owned by GE Automation & Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kindernet
Kindernet (as Nickelodeon Kindernet from 2011 to 2013) is a now-defunct, Dutch-language television network that aired classic and modern children's television series from the 1980s onward. Two iterations of the network have been broadcast; the original lasted from 1988 to 2003, while a Nickelodeon-branded return that launched in 2011 and ended in 2013 for two years. History Original (1988–2003) Kindernet started off as an idea by Dennis Livson, a Finnish producer and distributor of animated programmes in the 1970s. He believed that, at the time, children's programmes made for television were too violent for young viewers. He therefore started a network with so called "violence-free" cartoons. Its first logo reflected the childish aesthetic. The network is finally launched through satellite (Intelsat V 27.5 degrees West) and some cable networks on 1 March 1988. It was founded and owned by Livson's production company Telecable Benelux B.V. with financing by British retailer W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RTL 5
RTL 5 is a Dutch free-to-cable television channel that was launched on 2 October 1993, during the 4th anniversary of its sister channel. It mainly broadcasts American films and hit series but also reality shows, comedy, travel, international shows and local productions including '' Expeditie Robinson'', '' Holland's Next Top Model'' & '' Benelux' Next Top Model'', Dutch versions of ''America's Next Top Model'', the '' Dutch version of ''Project Catwalk'''', '' So You Think You Can Dance'' and a Dutch version of ITV's ''Take Me Out''. Officially RTL 5 - along with RTL 4, RTL 7 and RTL 8 - is headquartered in Hilversum, broadcasting with a Luxembourg TV license. This allows them to avoid more severe control by the Dutch media authorities as Luxembourg's television watchdog is less strict. History Early years RTL 4 planned the creation of an RTL 5 as early as March 1992. The group conducted a feasibility study to create a second channel for targets that were not properly served by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braveheart
''Braveheart'' is a 1995 American epic film, epic historical drama, historical war drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who portrays Scottish warrior William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence against Edward I of England, King Edward I of England. The film also stars Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack and Angus Macfadyen. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's 15th century epic poetry, epic poem ''The Wallace (poem), The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace'' and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace. Development on the film initially started at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) when producer Alan Ladd Jr. picked up the project from Wallace, but when MGM was going through new management, Ladd left the studio and took the project with him. Despite initially declining, Gibson eventually decided to direct the film and to star as Wallace. The film, which was produced by Gibson's Icon Productions a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NRC Handelsblad
''NRC'', previously called ' (), is a daily morning newspaper published in the Netherlands by Mediahuis NRC. It is widely regarded as a newspaper of record in the country. History was first published on 1 October 1970 after a merger of the Amsterdam newspaper ' (founded 1828 by J.W. van den Biesen) and the Rotterdam ' (founded 1844 by Henricus Nijgh). The paper's motto is ' – Light (referring to the Age of Enlightenment) and Freedom. Editor was succeeded on 12 December 2006, by . After a dispute with the new owners, Donker had to step down on 26 April 2010 and was replaced by Belgian . In 2019, he was succeeded by René Moerland. On 7 March 2011, the paper changed its format from broadsheet to tabloid (newspaper format), tabloid. The Newspaper circulation, circulation of in 2014 was 188,500 copies, putting it in 4th place among the national dailies. In 2015 the NRC Media group was acquired by the Belgian company Mediahuis. In 2022, when it stopped producing evening editio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
