Halogen TV

Halogen TV
Launched October 24, 2009
Closed August 1, 2013
Owned by The Inspiration Networks (2009-2012)
Participant Media (2012-2013)
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
480i (SDTV)
Slogan Be the Change
Country United States
Language English
Headquarters Charlotte, North Carolina
Replaced i-Lifetv
Replaced by Pivot

Halogen TV was an American digital cable and satellite television channel that aired feature-length films, documentaries, short films, and original reality programs that centered on making positive social changes and making the world a better place. The channel (along with the Documentary Channel) was replaced by Pivot, a channel aimed at young adults between 18- and 34-years-old, that debuted on August 1, 2013.[1]

History

Halogen TV was an American cable network that launched at midnight on October 24, 2009, replacing i-Lifetv. The channel had over 14 million households[2] nationwide with a mixture of original and exclusively licensed content including comedies, dramas, documentaries and magazine shows.

Halogen was available in both standard-definition and high-definition. The channel launched in HD on June 21, 2010.[3] AT&T Uverse added the channel in HD on August 2, 2010.[4]

Halogen had also launched a Video on Demand platform in over 7 million homes on January 1, 2010. This service was acquired by Participant Media in 2012 and continued with Pivot TV.[5]

Former Programming

References

  1. Wake Up, Kids: Disruptive TV Is Here Via Participant Media’s Pivot Cabler, Variety, March 27, 2013.
  2. Inspiration Lights Up Halogen Network Multichannel News October 26, 2009
  3. Halogen Goes High Def Multichannel News June 21, 2010
  4. Halogen Launches on AT&T U-verse TV Multichannel News August 2, 2010
  5. Stelter, Brian. "Pivot TV Pitches to Young Viewers". New York Times. Retrieved 1 August 2013.

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