Hunan Satellite Television
Encyclopedia
Hunan Broadcasting System (HBS) formerly known as Golden Eagle Broadcasting System (GBS), is China's second biggest television
network after China Central Television
(CCTV). The television network is owned by the Hunan
provincial government. The network is based in Changsha in Hunan
and Xining
in Qinghai
. On May 20, 2009, the television network expanded its service to Hong Kong
and North America
.
province, China. It expanded its network through satellite television on January 1, 1997.
's Pop Idol
. , it is airing the Chinese version of Strictly Come Dancing
, a co-production with TVB.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
network after China Central Television
China Central Television
China Central Television or Chinese Central Television, commonly abbreviated as CCTV, is the major state television broadcaster in mainland China. CCTV has a network of 19 channels broadcasting different programmes and is accessible to more than one billion viewers...
(CCTV). The television network is owned by the Hunan
Hunan
' is a province of South-Central China, located to the south of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and south of Lake Dongting...
provincial government. The network is based in Changsha in Hunan
Hunan
' is a province of South-Central China, located to the south of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and south of Lake Dongting...
and Xining
Xining
Xining is the capital of Qinghai province, People's Republic of China, and the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau. It has 2,208,708 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 1,198,304 live in the built up area made of 4 urban districts.-History:...
in Qinghai
Qinghai
Qinghai ; Oirat Mongolian: ; ; Salar:) is a province of the People's Republic of China, named after Qinghai Lake...
. On May 20, 2009, the television network expanded its service to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.
History
Hunan Broadcasting System, first aired on October 1, 1970 as a local television station in Changsha, HunanHunan
' is a province of South-Central China, located to the south of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and south of Lake Dongting...
province, China. It expanded its network through satellite television on January 1, 1997.
Production
Hunan Broadcasting System has broadcasted notable programming such as Super Girl, often referred to as the Chinese version of the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
. , it is airing the Chinese version of Strictly Come Dancing
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
, a co-production with TVB.
HunanTV
- Happy CampHappy Camp (variety show)Happy Camp is a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan Broadcasting System. The series debuted in 1997, and remained in production for thirteen years due to its popularity. The show was hosted by the Happy Family: He Jiong, Li Weijia, Xie Na, Du Haitao, and Wu Xin. "Happy Camp" is one of China's...
- Super Girl
- Super BoySuper Boy (contest)Super Boy or Happy Boy was a national singing contest in People's Republic of China for male contestants, organized by Hunan Satellite Television in 2007, as a spinoff of its popular "Super Girl" series.-Outline:...
- Strictly Come DancingDancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
- Chinese Version (co-production with TVB) - Meteor ShowerMeteor Shower (TV series)Meteor Shower is a Chinese drama that aired on Hunan TV. Due to the success and popularity of Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango and its franchise , Hunan TV decided to create a new series based on the same name...
- Bai Ke Quan Shuo
- Wo Men Yue Hui Ba
- Gelivable Sunday
External links
- China South Publishing and Media Group official website
- Hunan Broadcasting System official Chinese website
- Hunan Broadcasting System official English website
HunanTV
- Hunan Television official website
- Hunan Satellite Television official website
- Aniworld official website