Supermax (TV channel)
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'Supermax' (TV channel) was a Czech channel that featured mostly animated television programs for teens and pre-teens. It went on has been on the air since 2004 and was replaced by the children channel Minimax (TV channel) .
During its lifespan it aired numerous shows, mostly English shows dubbed into Czech. One of the most memorable series was Cybernet (pronounced "Kybernet") that showed reviews and screenshots from upcoming games.
"Bláznivé sporty", a show made completely of home made videos which showed hilarious situations at sport events was also popular. Another featured shows were Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Rugrats, G.eek, Animaniacs, Fly Tales, Pinky and the Brain, and Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV series).
The channel showed anime movies on Easter Day, yet this practice was stopped some years ago. Also on Easter day the channel showed a dubbed version of Rock and Rule .
The channel had a sequence in which it showed a magnet being drawn from underground to other objects, utlimately forming the "Supermax" logo.
At the end of its run, it showed the sitcom Kenan and Kel .
The channel ceased broadcasting on 15 September 2004 at 21:30.
The channel's cancellation and replacement with by Minimax spurred a great upheaval by many loyal fans. Most of them argued that Supermax featured better and more mature shows.