MTV (Lebanon)

Murr Television (marketed and widely known as MTV Lebanon) is a Lebanese television station based in Naccache, Metn District. Michel Gabriel El Murr, is its chairman and CEO.[3]

Murr Television
CountryLebanon
Broadcast areaLebanon
Arab World
European Union
Australia
United States
Canada
AffiliatesOne TV Lebanon
HeadquartersNaccache, Lebanon
Programming
Language(s)Arabic
Lebanese Arabic
Picture format576p, (SDTV)
1080i, (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMurr Family
Key peopleMichel El Murr (Chairman & CEO)
History
Launched7 November 1991 (original);
7 April 2009 (relaunch)
Closed2002–2009
Links
Websitewww.mtv.com.lb
Availability
Terrestrial
Eco Net12120 MHz - HORIZONTAL - 31250 -7/8
CableVision11960 MHz - HORIZONTAL - 30000 – 2/3 (DVBS2-8PSK)
Digitek12100 MHz - VERTICAL - 28175 -7/8
Cable
Numericable (France)Channel 660 (SD)
Satellite
Badr-4@ 26 East - 11938 V 27500 (HDTV only)
Intelsat 19@ 166 DEGREES EAST - 12646 MHz - HORIZONTAL - 28066 - 3/4 Tp20K- MYSAT[1] ARABIC BOUQUET.
INTELSAT 21\INTELSAT 21@ 58 DEGREES WEST - 4120 MHz - VERTICAL - 27500 - 3/4 Tp21 - FREE TO AIR (Targeting both South and North America) requires a big size Dish Antenna.
ANIK F3@ 119 DEGREES WEST - 12050 - RIGHT - 20000 - 3/4 Tp23 (North America) - DISH NETWORK ARABIC BOUQUET[2]
Belt Television (Canada)Channel 12 (SD)
IPTV
Freebox TV (France)Channel 654 (SD)
Streaming media
MTV LiveNot Free
freeTVRadioTBA

History

Early Stages
Michel Gabriel Murr, CEO, son of Gabriel Murr

MTV was established in 1991[3] as a TV channel that sought to cater to the complexity and richness of its Lebanese viewers’ identity by creating a balanced mix of local, Arab, and western media content, with a special emphasis on producing local programming that is tailored to its audience and reflects their aspirations and values.

Embarking on the Political Scene

In November 1994, MTV embarked on the political scene,[4] launching its local news broadcasts along with a number of distinct political and socio-economic shows.

On August 16, 2005, the Lebanese Parliament voted unanimously for the amendment of the Electoral Law, after which the rights of MTV were re-instituted[5] along with those of an entire sector and public.

MTV Today

In 2009 MTV has re-launched to continue on its mission and vision and has fast become a leader on the local and regional TV scene.[6][7]

Chairman & CEO, Michel Gabriel El Murr, said: "Throughout the days MTV was closed, I never once thought it would live again – because it never died, thanks to you."

Programming
  • Dancing with the Stars (Middle East & North Africa) (Celebrity Dance Show)[8][9]
  • The Voice Kids (Middle East & North Africa)[10][11]
  • Celebrity Duets (Middle East & North Africa; Season 4) (Celebrity Singing Show)[12][13]
  • So You Think You Can Dance - Yalla Nerkos! (Talent show)[14]
  • Hayda Haki (Comedy-oriented talk and variety show)[15]
  • Mafi Metlo[16]
  • Touche pas à mon poste/Menna w Jerr[17][18]
  • Talk of the Town[19]
  • Deal or No Deal (Game show)[20]
  • Lyrics Board/Heik Min Ghanni[21]
  • The Doctors[22]
  • Vendredi tout est permis/الليلة جنون (Layle Jnoun)[23]
  • Family Feud/Kel Mayle 3ayle
  • Chance of a Lifetime/Lamin el Malayin
  • Everybody's Equal/Khallik Maana
  • Dr. Hala[24]
  • Tahkik[25]
  • Al Hal Enna[26]
  • Ktir Salbeh (2010 - 2012)

Production Arm

All MTV productions are done at Studiovision,[27] a leading regional production powerhouse with studios in Lebanon and Dubai. The partnership with Studiovision has helped throughout the years develop groundbreaking programming of the highest production quality, throughout the years, whereby most successful regional shows are produced by Studiovision and aired on MTV.

Website and Mobile Application

MTV is the pioneer leading website in Lebanon amid news portals and broadcasters. The website is a combination of news and TV shows. Moreover, it provides many other services for instance "Live Streaming". It works on mobile devices, tablets and desktops. MTV has won several trophies over the past years. The most fundamental ones are the Golden Award from "Pan Arab Web Awards"[28] for the best strategic TV portal among all TVs and media in Lebanon. And it has recently merited the Diamond Award[28][29] for "the superlative application of the year" amongst all industries in the MENA region."

References
  1. http://www.mysat.tv
  2. http://www.dishnetwork.com/international/Arabic/default.aspx?lang=Arabic
  3. "Lebanon's MTV News Defies Critics, Rolls With the Punches". The Huffington Post. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  4. http://repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1332&context=asc_papers
  5. http://www.lebanonwire.com/0805/05081601AP.asp
  6. https://huffingtonpost.com/magda-abufadil/murr-television-lebanon_b_931657.html
  7. https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/reportsfeatures/mtv_returns1
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 October 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. http://english.alarabiya.net/en/variety/2015/03/02/Ex-Miss-USA-Rima-Fakih-to-compete-on-Lebanon-s-Dancing-with-the-Stars-.html
  10. "The Voice Kids On MTV Replay". mtv.com.lb. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  11. "Lebanese singer lifts country's spirits with Voice Kids win". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  12. http://mtv.com.lb/CelebrityDuets
  13. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/56063/nna-leb.gov.lb/en
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Hayda_Haki
  16. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Mafi_Metlo
  17. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Menna_w_Jerr
  18. http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/911171/-touche-pas-a-mon-poste-va-prochainement-sexporter-au-liban-.html
  19. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Talk_Of_The_Town
  20. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Deal_Or_No_Deal
  21. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Heik_Menghanni/Season_4
  22. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/The_Doctors
  23. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Layle_Jnoun
  24. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  25. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Tahkik
  26. http://mtv.com.lb/Programs/Al_Hal_Enna
  27. http://studiovision.com
  28. http://www.appwebawards.academy/en/main.php?view=get_list&idpage=16
  29. http://mtv.com.lb/news/english_local/545574/mtv_website_grabs_best_arab_smartphone_app_award
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