CStar explained

CStar
Launch Date: (as D17)
(as CStar)
Picture Format:1080i (HDTV)
576i (SDTV)
Owner:Groupe Canal+
Country:France
Language:French
Area:France
Sister Channels:Canal+
C8
CNews
CStar Hits France
Former Names:D17 (2012-2016)
Replaced:i-MCM (project name)
Europe 2 TV (2005–2007)
Virgin 17 (2008–2010)
Direct Star (2010–2012)
Terr Serv 1:TNT
Terr Chan 1:Channel 17
Online Serv 1:MyCanal
Online Chan 1:Live

CStar (in French pronounced as /ce star/) is a French free-to-air television channel, owned by Groupe Canal+.

History

D17 was launched on 7 October 2012, replacing Direct Star, after Canal+ bought it to Bolloré Group.

D17 was rebranded CStar on 5 September 2016.[1]

Since 27 February 2018, a sister channel named CStar Hits France is available exclusively on Canal+ channel 180, airing only French music clips.

Programmes

CStar's programming has a musical format. The channel also airs documentaries, concerts, series, dramas, movies and Japanese anime.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Pourquoi D8 et D17 changent de nom . 7 July 2018 . Télérama.fr . 18 August 2016 . fr-FR.