Leonardo World

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Leonardo World
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CountryItaly
Ownership
Owner Gruppo Sitcom
History
Launched2005
Closed2008
Availability

Leonardo World was a television network, dedicated to Italian communities abroad, and owned by the Italian company Gruppo Sitcom. Its content was about economics, culture, territory, politics, innovation and technology.

Its TV programs included the best format from Gruppo Sitcom channels: Alice, Leonardo, Marcopolo & Nuvolari. Main topics are: food and wine, fashion, style, trends, design, Italian territory, and art.

TV programs were broadcast in Italian, Spanish and English.

Leonardo World was launched in several countries: United States, Canada, South America, Australia, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia.

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