Syfy (Spanish TV channel)

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Syfy
SYFY.svg
Country Spain
Broadcast area Spain, Andorra
Headquarters Madrid, Spain
Programming
Language(s) Spanish
Picture format 576i (16:9 SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
Owner Universal Networks International
(NBCUniversal)
Sister channels Calle 13
History
Launched1 June 2006;18 years ago (2006-06-01)
Links
Website www.syfy.es

Syfy (formerly Sci-Fi) is a Spanish digital satellite/cable television channel. It was launched on 1 June 2006 and specializes in science fiction, fantasy, and horror shows and movies. [1] [2]

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Owned by Universal Networks International, it is the fifth extension of the Syfy brand. The programming consists of a mixture of U.S. Syfy first-run shows like Haven and Defiance , current shows like Beauty & the Beast and archive shows such as Smallville and Charmed , as well as science-fiction and fantasy-themed movies, reality shows and scientific divulgation programs (Universo Syfy).

Programming

Current programming [3]

Former programming

Some of these shows where formerly shown by sister channel Calle 13.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Sci Fi Channel se lanza en España y emitirá Stargate | Series TV". cablesatelitetv (in Spanish). 2006-04-21. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  3. ↑ "Programación Syfy hoy | Programación TV | EL MUNDO". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Series". SYFY España. 2016-09-07. Archived from the original on 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Programas". SCI FI España. Archived from the original on 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Programe". syfy.es. Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Series". Syfy Universal España. Archived from the original on 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Series". SCI FI España. Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  12. ↑ "Series: Flash Gordon". SCI FI España. Archived from the original on 2009-12-19. Retrieved 2023-06-11.


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