Choice TV launches on Freeview this April

– February 10, 2012Posted in: Choice TV, Freeview

Thanks again to Josh on Facebook for the tip-off!

A brand new channel, Choice TV, is set to launch this April on Freeview HD. It is currently proposed to sit at either channel 12 or 13 on the platform, and is operated in part by Top Shelf Productions (who, interestingly enough, produce Media7 for TVNZ 7 – potential new home if TVNZ 7 can’t continue?).

Providing a variety of lifestyle and entertainment programming, Top Shelf have also formed a business relationship with RTL Festival, who will provide international content including the Cannes Film Festival in May of this year.

Sounds very interesting! Keep your eyes peeled for the launch on Freeview HD.

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5 Comments

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   Josh Hill

   Posted February 12, 2012 at 10:42 PM

   Needs to be on Satellite too

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     smctainsh

     Posted February 12, 2012 at 10:49 PM

     I’m assuming it’s a cost factor that is causing it to launch on terrestrial first.

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       Josh Hill

       Posted February 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

       I am sure they will broadcast on both platforms by the end of the year, Suppose they need some revenue to broadcast, Won’t be long though as Topshelf sells shows from NZ to overseas broadcasters too.

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   gaf

   Posted March 11, 2012 at 10:14 PM

   Satellite costs around $750k per year

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   Andrew Dever

   Posted April 11, 2012 at 11:57 PM

   i would love to see shortland street from the begging on the new channle as it was once on freeview till sky took it off so viewers can finaly see it again anther thing i would like from overseas is home and away the early years as they only show it in Aussie on 7two viewers can get taste of the kiwi cultar and the Aussie cultar