Citytv Bogotá
Citytv is a Colombian free-to-air television channel, owned by, owner of the newspaper of the same name. ETCE licensed the Canadian brand Citytv from CHUM Limited. It began broadcasting on March 19, 1999 on UHF channel 21 in Bogotá. The channel is a member of . It broadcasts for the metropolitan area of Bogotá and the department of Cundinamarca.
History
It began broadcasting on March 19, 1999, on UHF channel 21 in Bogotá.Some programs from the original Citytv, such as MuchMusic and Electric Circus, were adapted for local audiences. While others, such as Fashion TV and SeXTV, were dubbed until 2007. Also, following the style of the original Citytv, on newscasts such as CityNoticias and the morning show Arriba Bogotá, the anchors read the news standing up, just as they do at the parent company of Toronto.
In 1999, with the channel's launch, "Sin Cédula" stood out, broadcast Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. This program stood out for highlighting all the schools located in the Bogotá capital. It also aired cartoons such as Oggy and the Cockroaches and Space Goofs.
After eight years of broadcasting, in 2007, "Sin Cédula" was replaced by "Zonalocha," a youth-oriented program similar to its predecessor. Anime series were also incorporated into the channel's programming schedule during this time slot. Additionally, blocks such as "Nikneim" and "El Toque" were created, aimed at a young adult audience. Until then, Citytv had been broadcasting children's programs for Bogotá.
In 2009, "Cool's Cool" appeared, a program dedicated solely to school activities throughout the city. In 2011, this program was replaced by "Nick City," featuring animations and live action from the American channel Nickelodeon, in addition to highlighting school and university activities. The "Nick City" segment ended in 2016.
In 2013, Citytv launched "Intervención Colombia" in partnership with A&E.