Sony Channel (South African TV channel)
Sony Channel (formerly known as Sony Entertainment Television) was a general entertainment channel that was part of the DStv bouquet of Sub-Saharan Africa satellite channels owned by MultiChoice.
 Sony Channel South Africa logo | |
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sony Pictures Television |
| Sister channels | Sony MAX |
| History | |
| Launched | 2 November 2007 |
| Closed | 28 February 2019 |
| Former names | Sony Entertainment Television (2007-2014) |
| Links | |
| Website | http://sonychannel.co.za |
| Availability (at the time of closure) | |
| Streaming media | |
| Black | Channel 203 |
History
The Sony Channel was the local South African version and subsidiary of the Sony Entertainment Television brand, which is seen in over 100 countries worldwide. It was launched in South Africa on 2 November 2007 and was based in Johannesburg.[1]
The channel broadcasts a mix of programming including drama, comedy and reality series as well as commercial and independent movies. The channel was also the premiere broadcaster of the reality series The Amazing Race.
On 22 September 2014, the channel abruptly rebranded to Sony Channel with its new logo on air.[2]
The channel, alongside sister channel, Sony MAX, were discontinued on 31 October 2018 on DStv,[3] and on 28 February 2019 on Black.[4]
Former series and shows
- The Bernie Mac Show
- Billable Hours
- The Boondocks
- Chef Roblé & Co.
- Crossing Lines
- Drop Dead Diva
- Early Edition
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- Friends
- The Guardian
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
- In the House
- Just Shoot Me
- Kung Faux
- Las Vegas
- Later with Jools Holland
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
- Less Than Kind
- Leverage
- Malcolm & Eddie
- Missing
- NewsRadio
- The OC
- The Outer Limits
- Packed to the Rafters
- Party of Five
- Providence
- Rabbit Fall
- The Shield
- Stargate SG-1
- Scrubs
- The Steve Harvey Show
- Sue Thomas F.B. Eye
- The West Wing
- Third Watch
- Will & Grace
References
- Ferreira, Thinus. "Sony Channel on DStv gets sexy new look". Life. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- "TV with Thinus: EXCLUSIVE. Sony Channel on DStv is the brand-new name of Sony Entertainment Television (SET) as the channel rebrands with a new look". TV with Thinus. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Darmalingum, Yuveshen (1 October 2018). "DStv to stop airing Sony channel and Sony Max as from end of October". NexTV News Africa. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- "TV with Thinus: Sony Pictures Television Networks decides to leave Africa as the Sony Channel and Sony Max are yanked from Cell C black". TV with Thinus. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2023.