Sigma TV
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| Type | Broadcast television |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus |
| Availability | National |
Launch date | 1995 |
Official website |
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Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that commenced broadcasting on April 3, 1995. It is a private service and is currently the first-rated channel in Cyprus. Sigma TV is geared at a younger audience, with the focus on the 18-45 age group. It broadcasts a mix of original programmes as well as popular foreign programming. Sigma is a general entertainment station with programming that includes Children's shows, sports, news, movies, series and popular Telenovelas from Latin America.
Sigma TV has an affiliation agreement with Alpha TV[1] from Greece which features their morning show, gossip news programming, and reality shows. In the past, Sigma TV also had affiliations with Star Channel, and MAD TV. In addition, it has secured programming deals with major studios from the U.S. and around the world.
Programming
Sigma broadcasts hit series from Latin America, the U.S. and various own productions. In addition, it has sports programming, children's shows and current affairs programs. It holds the exclusive rights to broadcast first choice UEFA Champions League matches in Cyprus for 2009 - 2012.
News & Information
- Tomes Sta Gegonota- Daily newcast with live reports and informative discussion with all the headlines from around the world.
- Me Agapi- Informative discussion on current affairs and key issues. From personal issues to problems affecting society as a whole.
- Etsi Apla... me tin Mairi Haritonos- Talkshow that examines economic issues affecting everyday life; unemployment, inequality, taxes- how people deal with these problems. Also a look at Cyprus' role in the Global economy. Hosted by Μary Haritonos, Tuesdays at 11:10pm
Cypriot Serials
- Mila mou - Μίλα μου - Drama (2007-2009)
- Vasiliki - Βασιλική - Drama (2005-2006)
- Se Fonto Kokkino - Σε Φόντο Κόκκινο - Soap Opera (2008-2012)
- Aspra Mpalonia - Άσπρα Μπαλόνια - Soap Opera (2011–present)
- Epistrofi - Επιστροφή - Drama (2009)
- Vourate Gitonoi - Βουράτε Γειτόνοι - Comedy (2001-2005)
- En pame kala - Εν Πάμε Καλά - Satyric (2006)
- O Teleios Antras - Ο Τέλειος Άντρας - Romantic comedy (2005)
- Oi Adiafthoroi - Οι Αδιάφθοροι - Comedy (2000-2002)
- Oi Takoi - Οι Τάκκοι - Comedy (2003-2006)
- Otan megaloso - Όταν Μεγαλώσω - Comedy (2006)
- Ta kopelia - Τα Κοπέλια - Comedy (2001-2003)
- Ta Chrisopsara - Τα Χρυσόψαρα - Comedy (2005-2006)
- Zoi Podilato - Ζωή Ποδήλατο - Comedy (2006-2008)
- Vanteta - Βεντέτα - Comedy (2006-2008)
- 30+Kati - 30+Κάτι - Romantic comedy (2007)
- Akti Oneiron - Ακτή Ονείρων - Soap (1999-2001)
- Sto Para Pente - Στο Παρά Πέντε - Comedy (1998-2005)
- Ouna Ratsa - Ούνα Ράτσα - Comedy (2002-2003)
- Ektos elegxou - Εκτός Ελέγχου - Comedy (1999-2000)
Foreign
Greece (From Alpha TV)
- Al-Tsantiri Nious - satire show
- Efialtis Stin Kouzina - reality cooking show
- Kafes Me Tin Eleni - morning show
- Oikogeneiakes Istories - Gossip news show
- Mes Tin Kali Hara - weekend morning show
- Pame Paketo - reality show
Other
- Ally McBeal
- North Shore (TV Series)
- Birds of Prey
- City Guys
- CSI: Miami
- Hack
- Hang Time
- It's All Relative
- Jake 2.0
- Jesse
- Mr. Bean
- One World
- Relic Hunter
- Smallville
- Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
- Tarzan
- The Sentinel
Telenovelas
- Amores verdaderos (True Love)
- Santa Diabla (Broken Angel)
- Corazón Indomable (Wild at Heart)
- Mi Gorda Bella (My Beautiful Chubby Girl)
- Pasión de gavilanes (Erotic Passions)
- Verano del 98 (Butterflies)
- Gypsies
- Prisionera Roxanne
- La heredera The Heiress
- La Usurpadora (Paulina)
Entertainment
- ALIVE - Variety program with music, dancing, games and more. Hosted by Stefanos Constantinou, Eliana Aravi and George Georgiou, airs daily at 11:45am.
- Cocktail - News and events from the world of showbiz, featuring gossip about the stars, info from the world of television, music and modelling. A look at the local entertainment scene in Cyprus as well as abroad. Hosted by Marcia Thracivoulou.
- MAD TV - Music and entertainment program featuring the 'best of MAD TV', Greece's premier music channel.
- Αόρατος Φακός - Hidden camera comedy show similar to Candid Camera
- Κόντρα πλάκες - Gameshow similar to Family Feud at 10:05am.
- Πού Πάμε;... Sketch comedy show
- Στην Υγειά μας - Imported from NET in Greece, Variety program that focuses on entertaining viewers with music, featuring live performances by in-studio performers. Hosted by Spiro Papadopoulo
Children's
Sigma TV featuring an extensive block of Children's programming including two of its own productions- ΑΒ Αlafavita and Μe to Ni kai me to Sigma. Through a partnership with Buena Vista International, Sigma has the rights to the Jetix library of shows which include:
- My Little Pony
- Yu-Gi-Oh
- Pokémon
- Iznogoud
- Barney
- Super Mario
- Spider-Man
SigmaLive
| Type | Web portal |
|---|---|
| Format | Berliner |
| Owner(s) | DIAS Media Group |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Political alignment | Neutral |
| Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Website | www.sigmalive.com |
SigmaLive is a leading web portal published online by a cooperation of Sigma TV and DIAS Media Publishing.[2] In its four years of operations the portal has managed to reach the 9th position in local online rankings.[3] The portal is also the host for the online version of the INBusiness magazine.
Mobile applications
References
- ↑ "ALPHA TV". Sigma TV. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
- ↑ "Sigmalive Cyprus". onlycy.com. 17 June 2010. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
- ↑ Alexa Cyprus Ranking October 17, 2012]
- ↑ SigmaLive Play Store October 17, 2012
- ↑ SigmaLive App. iTunes October 17, 2012
External links
- Official Site (Greek)
- Alternative Site (Greek)
- DIAS Media Site