Wednesday, November 3, 2010

MTV Lebanon: Lebanese TV channel

After its politically forced closure in 2002, MTV was re-launched on the 7th of April 2009 to dazzle the Lebanese and Arabic viewers with an international image broadcasted from the heart of Lebanon.
Within just over 12 months MTV has achieved an unprecedented success with a dramatic 50% increase in its viewership ratings over a very short time frame (Stat Ipsos, 2010). MTV has not only proven to be a Lebanese and a Middle Eastern Star but an Aussie one too. With a dedicated team of professionals solely working to cater for the viewership trends of the Australian-Arabic Market, MTV has launched its rich Australian grid that has surpassed the expectations of the Arabic Pay TV viewers in Australia. Today MTV prides in reaching thousands of Australian households 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via Australia’s widest PAY TV distribution platforms: Optus Pay TV & MySat. 
  
With a peerless grid dominated by Lebanese productions, and a vast array of high budget creations combining the authentic traditions of rural Lebanon and the exotic modernity of its urbanism, MTV has lead the way to a new era in the world of Arabic Television while adequately addressing its various realms of interest the political, the entertainment, the social, the religious, the creative, the wild and the conservative.

Programs:

Talk of the town - Hadiss el Balad is the Lebanese version of an International entertainment show produced by Periba. It simply is a hit talk show beyond rivalry. Placing around the one round table prominent figures of varying ratings in all sectors of society including politics, entertainment, social affairs, fashion, performance, intellect, comedy and religion, Talk of the Town creates a unique vigor that takes it to a new level of talk show business. At the heart of this success is the radiant face of Talk of the Town’s outstanding host Mouna Abou Hamza whose wit, knowledge and humor bring out the best in her guests.


Walid Aboud is not afraid to ask the questions that need answering on his incisive and revealing talk show.  He hosts notable politicians from across the political spectrum to discuss the latest events and key issues, while respecting the rules of dialogue and MTV policy. It is an unmissable show for anyone interested in getting to the heart of today’s top political stories.

 Mireille Mazraani Presents Ahdam shi on MTV Lebanon
Mon at 20:30 pm Sydney time.
“Ahdaman Shi” Meaning “the funniest” truly is an entertaining show that has become since its launch a weekly rendevouz for viewers and is rated among the top most viewed programs. This funny program has guaranteed to make all the viewers laugh as Mireille is famous for her witty and humorous personality.
The show commences when Mireille Mazraanani walks into the studio and starts the episode by a funny stand up. The episode then kicks off when Mireille welcomes the two teams that will be competing against each other. The two teams come up with jokes that are truly hilarious and entertaining for all the viewers. 

 
Mesh Ghalat is a talk show by the famous host Wissam Breidi and is based on a mind tool called “the six thinking hats”.  
The content of the show is assorted in an order to interest, entertain, and inform the audience about perspective thinking, through discussing the guests’ archive, conflicts, success and failure using different colours to represent each situation.
The host will lead and guide the guest to answer his questions by applying the colour that the host chooses by allowing or forbidding them from using specific certain key terms. 


Mesh Ghalat is on every Wednesday night at 21:30 pm Sydney time 




 
Ajyal is a new series with a star studded cast feauturing: Ward El Khal, Youssef El Khal,Nadine Njeim, Pamela El Kik, Youssef Haddad, Carlos Azar, and many others.
Ajyal is a Lebanese series that presents the joys, struggles, and success of current daily issues facing Lebanese families in today’s culture. 
Watch Ajyal every Wednesday night at 20:30 pm Sydney Time


Comedy i n Arabic - C.I.A is a political satiric show, based on short, creative and fres h sketches directed by Marc Kodeih.  CIA is a fresh zone of laughter to help you escape the hectic day to day stress and unwind with a giggle.


MTV Alive is a unique concept of morning entertainment containing multiple segments of fashion , cooking, entertainment, health, sports, teen world, kids segments, academic publications, video and music releases, gossip, internet updates, technology, car manufacturing and more. MTV Alive is a fresh morning start in sharp color, real content, a feel-home mood and a professional execution.

 
The program "Sab3a" Meaning “Seven” is a new show presented by Zerge Zarka which discusses the social and socio economic issues covering today’s problems.  In this show, the host takes the courage to overcome any barriers restricted upon him in discussing sensitive issues concerning the political and social state of todays society.
Watch “Seven” every Sunday at 19:00 pm Sydney time




Tahkik is a dynamic weekly documentary tackling controversial current affairs in the political, economic and social realms.  This program is a first of its kind in Lebanon, in which the host Claude Abou Nader Hindi and her special guests delve into difficult problems trying to extract solutions than can make  a real difference to people’s lives.


 
It’s a fact: More Lebanese get their news from MTV’s news program than from any other source. The reason is self-evident: over 150 highly qualified professionals working around the clock to deliver the news first; straight to the point; from reliable sources; with an in-depth coverage of local, regional and global news stories. Added to this are unique, informative financial bulletins and state-of-the-art weather reports. What more could any viewer want?

“3ayle Mat3oub 3laya” is a new Lebanese series by “Marwan Najjar”, that discusses the farcical tale of a family that bears only girls. Starring "Yvonne Hachem" and "Hyam Abou Chedid", “3ayle Mat3oub 3laya” is with no doubt a program that is guaranteed to addict any viewer.
Watch “3ayle mat3oub 3laya” every Thursday night at 20:30 pm Sydney time


 


The legendary “Motorshow” is back with its famous host Nadim Mehanna is back on MTV Lebanon.Motorshow has been the first and leading motoring TV show in Lebanon and the Middle East since 1992.
Motorshow will be on MTV Lebanon every Monday at 15:00 pm

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Arabic and Lebanese channels in Australia


 

For all the Lebanese and Arabic communities in Australia , have a read at this in order to find out how to receive Arabic Channels. Please note that this information are provided by popular demand.
Firstly, you need to install a small ku band satellite dish and it has to be directed to Intelsat8ku 166 degree or Pas8ku 166 degree. You will also need the MySat receiver and the MySat smart card. Please note that WMI is the “Only” authorized distributor of MySat receivers, smart card and most importantly, MySat channels.
The Ku Satellite dish should be between 80 cm to 95 cm. For better quality, it is best to install a dish that is not less than 85 cm. If you need assistance regarding the dish, please feel free to contact MySat customer service on 02 9747 1011 during trade hours.

MySat channels are encrypted and only MySat subscribers will be able to unlock them through MySat smart card. Please note that receiving or distributing MySat channels should only be done through World Media Int’l otherwise it would be illegal and subject to heavy fines and prosecution according to the LAW.

MySat receiver is a box similar to a DVD player in terms of connectivity. It connects to the Television through RCA cables that come with it. The dish cable should be plugged in at the back of the receiver in the LNB input allowing signal reception. The MySat smart card goes into the card slot which is on the front side of the receiver.

In case of any technical issues, please contact WMI on 02 9747 1011 and one our friendly team will assist you. Few information you need to be aware of here :

The receiver belongs to you and is under a 12months return to base warranty from the date of purchase.
MySat smart card has a lifetime return to base warranty and WMI international is the only responsible for replacing it in case of any malfunction.
The satellite dish is customer’s responsibility therefore; in case of any technical issue derived from the dish WMI will not be liable to any charges for fixing the problems.

For more info, check out www.mysat.tv

Regards