Paramount Network (Spanish TV channel)

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Paramount Network
Paramount Network.svg
Logo for Paramount Network Spain as of 2018
Broadcast area Spain, Andorra
Headquarters Madrid, Spain
Programming
Picture format 1080i HDTV
Ownership
Owner Paramount Networks EMEAA
Sister channels MTV
Comedy Central
Nickelodeon
Nick Jr.
History
LaunchedMarch 30, 2012;11 years ago (2012-03-30)
Former namesParamount Channel
(2012–2018)
Links
Website http://www.paramountnetwork.es/

Paramount Network (Formerly Paramount Channel) is a Spanish free-to-air television network primarily programmed in a general entertainment format.

It was originally launched on March 30, 2012, as Paramount Channel, primarily broadcasting films from the 1980s and 1990s, as well as recent television series.

In May 2018, Viacom announced that the Spanish version of the channel would relaunch as Paramount Network (itself a relaunch of the former U.S. network Spike) on 10 June 2018, switching to a general entertainment format with television series and films. [1]

On January 18, 2024 it was announced Paramount Network Spain would upgrade from its 576i resolution to 1080p on February 14, 2024, due to the shutdown of SD signals on terrestial television in Spain on that same day. [2]

Paramount Network logo without the mountain, used since June 10, 2018 Paramount Network wordmark (Black).svg
Paramount Network logo without the mountain, used since June 10, 2018

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References

  1. "Spain Getting First Paramount Network Outside U.S." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  2. "Paramount Network emitirá sólo en HD por TDT desde el 14 de febrero". MundoPlus.tv. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-01-18.