MavTV
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| Launched | October 1, 2004 |
| Owned by | Independent |
| Slogan | "A Man-Sized Network" |
| Country | United States |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Inglewood, California |
| Website | mavtv.com |
Mav TV is a digital cable channel, focused towards men in the 18-54 age group. It features original programming that appeal to men, such as sports, comedies, gadgets, gaming, and women.
It launched on October 1, 2004 and distribution is limited to select cable companies. It can be found in the US on Verizon FiOS, Cablevision (iO), Charter Communications, GCI in Alaska, select cable systems within the Caribbean Co-op, Virtual Digital Cable and C-Band Satellite. MavTV is also carried on Vodafone's mobile platform in Australia and New Zealand and recently on the UK eSport Gaming Channel, XLEAGUE.TV.
The network is privately held and was founded by four former executives from Showtime Networks -- Steve Severn, CEO; Steve Smith, President & COO; Doug Jost, EVP of Sales and Marketing; and Rob Stevens, VP of Programming.
The network has recently announced a move into a full HD feed that will be available for carriage in the 1st quarter of 2008 to complement the standard 24/7 lineup. MavTV also webcasts many of its programs.
Original series on MavTV include: American Tailgater, AMA Motorcycle Racing, Whole World Theatre, Mini Cooper Auto Racing, Regional Wrestling Events, Ultimate Combat Experience, Bikini AllStars and Best of the Best. In addition, MavTV presents documentaries slanted only towards men, entitled Manumentaries.
The channel does not have any connections to Mark Cuban, owner of the similarly-named Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.
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[edit] Roller Derby
MavTV contracted with the WFTDA to broadcast two of the three roller derby finals tournaments in 2007, Heartland Havoc[1], which was the Eastern finals and the Texas Shootout, which was the national tournament[2].
[edit] ARCA
MavTV has contracted with the auto racing sanctioning body, ARCA, to air at least 6 races in 2008, including both 100 mile dirt races at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, and the Southern Illinois State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin.[3]
