Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI) is a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation that operates and distributes pay TV channels and provides pay-per-view services to direct-to-home satellite and cable television providers in the Philippines.[2][3] Since 2019, CPI also engages in book and magazine publishing through its subsidiary ABS-CBN Publishing, following their merger.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pay television |
| Founded | January 1, 1995 |
| Headquarters | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Diliman, , Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people | Ernie Lopez (President, ABS-CBN Creative Programs Inc.) Teresita Villareal (Officer in Charge, ABS-CBN Creative Programs Inc.) |
| Products | Pay TV channels Pay-per-view |
| Revenue | Php 1.8 billion (FY 2014)[1] |
| Owner | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Parent | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Subsidiaries | ABS-CBN Publishing |
| Website | cablechannels |
Channel distribution
editOwned and operated channels
edit- Cinema One – a channel that shows Filipino films both mainstream and independent.
- Jeepney TV – a channel that shows classic TV programs of ABS-CBN.
- Metro Channel – a channel targeted to upscale women and formerly known as Lifestyle.
- Metro Channel HD – a high-definition simulcast of Metro Channel.
- Myx – a music channel targeted to Filipinos.
Local channels owned & operated by ABS-CBN
edit- ANC – an English language news and business channel targeted to Filipinos.
- ANC HD – a high-definition simulcast of ANC.
- Cine Mo! - an all-day Filipino movie and entertainment channel.
- Kapamilya Channel – a channel that serves as a replacement of the main ABS-CBN terrestrial network.
- Kapamilya Channel HD – a high-definition simulcast of Kapamilya Channel.
- Knowledge Channel – an educational channel owned by ABS-CBN and Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.
- TeleRadyo Serbisyo – a Filipino language news channel targeted to Filipino masses.
International channels
edit- Asian Food Network
- Cartoon Network
- Cartoonito
- Celestial Classic Movies
- CinemaWorld
- Cinemax
- CNBC Asia
- CNN International
- Discovery Asia
- DreamWorks Channel
- FashionTV
- Global Trekker
- HBO
- HITS
- HITS Movies
- HLN
- Kix
- Love Nature
- MTV 90s
- MTV Live
- NHK World-Japan
- Nickelodeon
- Nick Jr.
- Outdoor Channel
- Paramount Network
- Rock Entertainment
- Rock Action
- Thrill
- tvN
- Warner TV
- ZooMoo
Pay per view
edit- Cinema One Premium HD (inactive)
- Kapamilya Box Office (inactive)
- KBO on Sky PPV (inactive)
- Super KBO (inactive)
- Star Cinema PPV (inactive)
- Sky Movies PPV
- Sky Sports PPV
Live streaming
edit- Kapamilya Online Live
- Pinoy Big Brother 24/7 live streaming (inactive) (2005–2015)
Others
edit- Sky Freeview
Defunct channels
edit- ABS-CBN HD (2015–2020) – a high-definition simulcast of ABS-CBN.
- ABS-CBN Regional Channel (2016–2018) – programming produced regionally by ABS-CBN Regional stations.
- S+A HD (2016–2020) – a high-definition simulcast of S+A.
- Asianovela Channel (2018–2020) – a channel that airs Filipino-Dubbed drama series and movies from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, China and Japan.
- Balls (2008–2015) – a premium sports channel targeted to upscale men.
- Balls HD (2009; 2013–2015) – a high-definition feed of Balls.
- CgeTV (2010–2012) – an interactive user-generated channel.
- Hero (2005–2018) – a channel that shows Tagalog-dubbed anime; now a pop culture web portal under ABS-CBN Digital Media
- I Channel (1992–1999) - a family-oriented channel that shows English-dubbed foreign animated and live action television series.
- Lifestyle (1999–2018) – a channel targeted to upscale women.
- Liga (2018–2020; also on HD) – a sports channel that airs international football and local sporting events.
- Maxxx (2008–2010) – a channel targeted to upscale men.
- Movie Central (2018–2020) – a digital English movie channel from ABS-CBN TV Plus, now a programming block on Kapamilya Channel during overnight hours.
- PIE (2022–2023) – an interactive channel owned by ABS-CBN and BEAM TV, now online platform.
- O Shopping (16:9 widescreen) (2013–2020) – a shopping channel owned by ABS-CBN and CJ Group of Korea; now a shopping digital web portal under ABS-CBN Digital Media.
- Tag (2016–2018) – a channel that shows Tagalog-dubbed foreign movies.
- Velvet (2008–2014) – a channel targeted to upscale women.
- Yey! (2011–2020) - a digital children's channel from ABS-CBN TV Plus, now a programming block on Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV, ALLTV, and A2Z.
References
edit- ^ P. Valdueza, Rolando (April 24, 2015). 2014 Annual Report (17-A). Philippine Stock Exchange (Report).
- ^ "Cable and Print". ABS-CBN Investor Relation. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ "Tiger Gate Launches KIX and Thrill in the Philippines with CPI" (Press release). Tiger Gate Entertainment. April 13, 2011. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012.
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