Vidéoclick
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Vidéoclick is a commercial television channel
shown in the French Community of Belgium
.
and AB4
, entered negotiations in 2004 with the communications agency (CSA) of the French Community of Belgium
to obtain a new broadcasting licence. Named AB5, the projected new channel presented the agency with the chance to become the Belgian version of AB1
, with a target market of 15/25 years old and showing a mix of manga
and music. AB Groupe
, which controlled YTV, proposed other channels for the TVI SA group to rival the RTL Group
in Belgium: AB3
, a general channel to rival RTL-TVI, AB4
, a grown-up channel to rival Club RTL
and AB5, the youth channel in competition with Plug TV.
Although Claude Berda, head of AB Groupe
, was still in conflict with the Audiovisual council over his non-cooperation with certain regulations with AB3 in 2001 and 2002, the members of the CSA awarded a 9 year licence to AB5 on 18 February 2005
. The launch of the channel took place without any agreement being reached with a cable broadcaster. The broadcast tests took place over Idéatel (around Mons
) with the channel opening by showing pop videos for a few days, on Igeho (Hainaut Occidental) and channel 72, with the channel showing a black screen for a few days, and on Coditel from February 2005 to August 2006.
In September 2006
, the channel was officially launched under the name La Quatre and radically changed from the ideas underlying AB4 at its creation, so that it became a channel showing cult series from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and also classic films. The change of name allowed AB Groupe
to re-use programmes originally shown in 2005 on NT1
via digital television in France on the new "La Quatre". It also allowed the channel to place itself directly after the three main channels of the RTBF
, as the fourth francophone Belgian channel, in place of RTL-TVI, which returned to Luxembourg
in 2005
.
Failing to find an audience, and very similar to AB4
, AB Groupe
decided to stop showing "La Quatre" on 3 April 2007
.
On 3 April 2007, Vidéoclick took over from La Quatre (formerly AB5) and became a channel based around a website.
, and Ipercast SA.
, ie, serials, series, and old films. There was no call-tv and no teleshopping. When call-tv and teleshopping was shown on AB4, La Quatre showed old series.
To start with, the programmes shown on AB4, (including call-tv and teleshopping) were shown at the same time on La Quatre. Sometimes La Quatre showed the same programmes but delayed by a few days. La Quatre started showing pop videos in March 2007 until midday, and repeated these programmes in the evening.
Currently, Vidéoclick shows short advertising films, humorous videos, short clips, films, which are also available on the channel's website. People who visit the website of the channel can vote for the videos which they wish to be shown on the Vidéoclick channel.
Vidéoclick has changed broadcast since July 2008.
and Centre). The channel was also shown on the Select package of Belgacom TV
since mid-March 2007.
Since April 2007, Vidéoclick is available via AB Sat
and on the channel's website.
Television channel
A television channel is a physical or virtual channel over which a television station or television network is distributed. For example, in North America, "channel 2" refers to the broadcast or cable band of 54 to 60 MHz, with carrier frequencies of 55.25 MHz for NTSC analog video and...
shown in the French Community of Belgium
French Community of Belgium
The French Community of Belgium is one of the three official communities in Belgium along with the Flemish Community and the German speaking Community. Although its name could suggest that it is a community of French citizens in Belgium, it is not...
.
History of the channel
The Youth Channel Television group, which operates the Belgian channels AB3AB3
AB3 is a private commercial television channel of the French Community of Belgium.-History:The company YTV, jointly owned by AB Groupe, TF1 Group and WB holding, in 1995 filed an application for a broadcasting licence in the French Community of Belgium with Laurette Onkelinx, Minister-President of...
and AB4
AB4
-External links:*...
, entered negotiations in 2004 with the communications agency (CSA) of the French Community of Belgium
French Community of Belgium
The French Community of Belgium is one of the three official communities in Belgium along with the Flemish Community and the German speaking Community. Although its name could suggest that it is a community of French citizens in Belgium, it is not...
to obtain a new broadcasting licence. Named AB5, the projected new channel presented the agency with the chance to become the Belgian version of AB1
AB1
AB1 is a French television channel aimed at young adults.- History :AB1 was launched in December 1995 under the name AB Channel 1. One year after the launch of satellite provider AB Sat, the channel was the premier channel of the satellite service...
, with a target market of 15/25 years old and showing a mix of manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and music. AB Groupe
AB Groupe
The AB Groupe is a French business group in the field of broadcasting. It was founded in 1977 by Jean-Luc Azoulay and Claude Berda as a music production company, and in 1987 went into the world of television.- Television :-External links:* *...
, which controlled YTV, proposed other channels for the TVI SA group to rival the RTL Group
RTL Group
RTL Group is Europe's largest TV, radio and production company, and is majority-owned by German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. It has 45 television and 32 radio stations in 11 countries...
in Belgium: AB3
AB3
AB3 is a private commercial television channel of the French Community of Belgium.-History:The company YTV, jointly owned by AB Groupe, TF1 Group and WB holding, in 1995 filed an application for a broadcasting licence in the French Community of Belgium with Laurette Onkelinx, Minister-President of...
, a general channel to rival RTL-TVI, AB4
AB4
-External links:*...
, a grown-up channel to rival Club RTL
Club RTL
-Programs:* Hannah Montana* The Simpsons* Handy Manny* Heroes* Phineas and Ferb...
and AB5, the youth channel in competition with Plug TV.
Although Claude Berda, head of AB Groupe
AB Groupe
The AB Groupe is a French business group in the field of broadcasting. It was founded in 1977 by Jean-Luc Azoulay and Claude Berda as a music production company, and in 1987 went into the world of television.- Television :-External links:* *...
, was still in conflict with the Audiovisual council over his non-cooperation with certain regulations with AB3 in 2001 and 2002, the members of the CSA awarded a 9 year licence to AB5 on 18 February 2005
2005 in television
The year 2005 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2005.For the American TV schedule, see: 2005–06 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-Miniseries:...
. The launch of the channel took place without any agreement being reached with a cable broadcaster. The broadcast tests took place over Idéatel (around Mons
Mons
Mons is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, of which it is the capital. The Mons municipality includes the old communes of Cuesmes, Flénu, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy, Obourg, Baudour , Jemappes, Ciply, Harmignies, Harveng, Havré, Maisières, Mesvin, Nouvelles,...
) with the channel opening by showing pop videos for a few days, on Igeho (Hainaut Occidental) and channel 72, with the channel showing a black screen for a few days, and on Coditel from February 2005 to August 2006.
In September 2006
2006 in television
2006 in television may refer to:*2006 in American television*2006 in Australian television*2006 in British television*2006 in Canadian television*2006 in Japanese television...
, the channel was officially launched under the name La Quatre and radically changed from the ideas underlying AB4 at its creation, so that it became a channel showing cult series from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and also classic films. The change of name allowed AB Groupe
AB Groupe
The AB Groupe is a French business group in the field of broadcasting. It was founded in 1977 by Jean-Luc Azoulay and Claude Berda as a music production company, and in 1987 went into the world of television.- Television :-External links:* *...
to re-use programmes originally shown in 2005 on NT1
NT1 (television)
NT1 is a French television network. It is available through digital terrestrial television in France. It is a subsidiary of TF1 Group....
via digital television in France on the new "La Quatre". It also allowed the channel to place itself directly after the three main channels of the RTBF
RTBF
Radio Télévision Belge Francophone is the public broadcasting organization of the French Community of Belgium, the southern, French-speaking part of Belgium...
, as the fourth francophone Belgian channel, in place of RTL-TVI, which returned to Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
in 2005
2005 in television
The year 2005 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2005.For the American TV schedule, see: 2005–06 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-Miniseries:...
.
Failing to find an audience, and very similar to AB4
AB4
-External links:*...
, AB Groupe
AB Groupe
The AB Groupe is a French business group in the field of broadcasting. It was founded in 1977 by Jean-Luc Azoulay and Claude Berda as a music production company, and in 1987 went into the world of television.- Television :-External links:* *...
decided to stop showing "La Quatre" on 3 April 2007
2007 in television
2007 in television may refer to:*2007 in American television*2007 in Australian television*2007 in British television*2007 in Canadian television*2007 in Japanese television...
.
On 3 April 2007, Vidéoclick took over from La Quatre (formerly AB5) and became a channel based around a website.
Capital
Vidéoclick is owned 100 % by BTV SA (formerly YTV), financed 49 % by AB GroupeAB Groupe
The AB Groupe is a French business group in the field of broadcasting. It was founded in 1977 by Jean-Luc Azoulay and Claude Berda as a music production company, and in 1987 went into the world of television.- Television :-External links:* *...
, and Ipercast SA.
Programmes
Formerly, La Quatre showed similar programmes to AB4AB4
-External links:*...
, ie, serials, series, and old films. There was no call-tv and no teleshopping. When call-tv and teleshopping was shown on AB4, La Quatre showed old series.
To start with, the programmes shown on AB4, (including call-tv and teleshopping) were shown at the same time on La Quatre. Sometimes La Quatre showed the same programmes but delayed by a few days. La Quatre started showing pop videos in March 2007 until midday, and repeated these programmes in the evening.
Currently, Vidéoclick shows short advertising films, humorous videos, short clips, films, which are also available on the channel's website. People who visit the website of the channel can vote for the videos which they wish to be shown on the Vidéoclick channel.
Vidéoclick has changed broadcast since July 2008.
Broadcast
La Quatre was shown on Coditel cable in the Brussels region and on Ideatel (MonsMons
Mons is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, of which it is the capital. The Mons municipality includes the old communes of Cuesmes, Flénu, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy, Obourg, Baudour , Jemappes, Ciply, Harmignies, Harveng, Havré, Maisières, Mesvin, Nouvelles,...
and Centre). The channel was also shown on the Select package of Belgacom TV
Belgacom TV
Belgacom TV, subsidiary of the Belgacom Group, provides Digital TV and Video On Demand over its own IPTV System in Belgium. It was launched in the summer of 2005....
since mid-March 2007.
Since April 2007, Vidéoclick is available via AB Sat
AB Sat
AB Sat is a package of digital channels offered by the satellite companies Hot Bird and Astra and marketed in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany. The channels are all run by the cable operators and certain networks ADSL. ABSAT has a stake in pay channel TNT and of two services in free TNT...
and on the channel's website.