Jeem TV
Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa |
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Headquarters | Doha, Qatar |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Arabic |
Picture format | 480p (2005-2011) 720p (2011-2016) 1080p (downscaled to 576i for the SD feed; 2016-present) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Al Jazeera Media Network (2005–2016) beIN Media Group (2016–present) Qatar Foundation (2005-present) |
Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched |
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Former names | Al Jazeera Children's Channel (abbreviated as JCC, 2005–2013) |
Links | |
Website | www.jeemtv.net |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Zuku TV (Africa) | Channel 807 |
Cable | |
Mozaic TV (Qatar) | Channel 10 (SD) |
Numericable (France) | Channel 649 (SD) |
Naxoo (Switzerland) | Channel 279 |
NetCologne (Germany) | Channel 493 (SD) |
Satellite | |
beIN (MENA) | Channel 601 (HD) |
Sky Italia | Channel 690 |
Nova (Greece) | Channel 857 |
Nilesat | 11564 H - 27500 - 5/6 (SD/HD) |
Arabsat | 11103 H - 27500 - 2/3 (beIN subscription)[1] |
Hot Bird | 12558 V - 27500 - 3/4 |
Eutelsat 10A | 11419 H - 11815 - 5/6 |
IPTV | |
Freebox TV (France) | Channel 570 (SD) |
JeemTV (Arabic: تلفزيون جيم), formerly known as Al Jazeera Children's Channel (abbreviated as JCC) (Arabic: قناة الجزيرة للأطفال), is a Qatari pay television channel, aimed at kids between 7 and 12 years old. It was previously co-owned by Al Jazeera Media Network and the Qatar Foundation from launch until April 1, 2016 when it was acquired by beIN Channels Network.
History[]
The channel was launched as JCC on September 9, 2005. The look was designed by Gédéon.
The first major rebrand for JCC happened on January 16, 2009, coinciding with the launch of sister channel Baraem. This time, Radiant Studios was in charge of the look for both channels, and were both met with positive reviews. [2] London-based foundry Fontsmith revised the font used on air, which was depicted in the new logo, now in 2.5D. The age merit was changed from 3-15 to 7-15 as a result of the launch of Baraem.
On February 12, 2013, a new look for JCC was announced on social media, along with that, a new website (whatisthedot.net, now redirects to jeemtv.net) was created detailing the new look,[3] which was supposed to launch on March 1, but was later delayed. Finally, on March 29, 2013 at 5 pm Doha time, JCC was rebranded as JeemTV.[4][5][6] The word "Jeem" is a reference to the letter ج in the Arabic alphabet. It is depicted in the logo. The new logo was designed by Tarek Atrissi, while the on air look was made by Jump Design. Another change with this new look is the age merit, which changed from 7-15 to 7-12.
On April 1, 2016, JeemTV and Baraem on Arabsat and Nilesat have both been encrypted in favour of HD feeds available exclusively via the beIN Channels Network service.
Programming[]
Content featuring children includes:
- debate shows
- magazine-programmes, covering educational themes such as: science, technology and sports
- quizzes and game-shows
The channel also broadcasts nature documentaries and cartoon and animation programmes.
The content is mostly third-party foreign shows, though the channel does produce some material itself. The bought-in material is selected from the international market. Foreign-language material is translated into Arabic, either by voice-over, dubbing or by subtitles.
The channel produces its own cartoon TV series and other animations, and also participates in co-productions with other public service children’s channels around the world.
JeemTV developed its multimedia programme for learning and creativity with an interactive website. The website is bilingual in Arabic and English and provides more than 200 hours of educational and entertainment material. Members can also upload their images and videos and share them with other children around the world.
Since January 16, 2009, programming for the pre-school sector, aged 3 to 6 years old, is presented under the title Baraem.
Programmes[]
- Bob The Builder (Ready Steady Build series only)
- Smurfs' Adventures
- Sissi – The Young Empress
- Sherlock Yack
- Supa Strikas
- Sea Princesses
- Rekkit Rabbit
- Really Me
- Super 4 (TV series)
- Chaplin
- Thomas & Friends
- The Little Prince
- Seven and Me
- Shaun the Sheep
- badr
- Eco Company
- Al-Hadath
- The Jungle Book
- The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle!
- Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (It will most likely be dubbed in Arabic and air on Jeem TV some time soon in either 2022 or 2023)
- Toddworld
- Tom and Jerry
- Tom & Jerry Kids
- Tom and Jerry Tales
- The Tom and Jerry Show
- The Sarah Jane Adventures
- The Little Prince
- The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
- The Penguins of Madagascar
- The X's
- Fishtronaut
- Kirarin Revolution
- Lexa
- Lalaloopsy
- Lilpri
- Mofy
- Marsupilami
- Animaniacs
- Uki
- Ella Bella Bingo
- Mister Maker
- Ōban Star-Racers
- Ojamajo Doremi
- Iftah Ya Simsim
- Petz Club
- Pippi Longstocking
- The Powerpuff Girls
- Punky
- Petz Club
- Pretty Cure
- Shugo Chara!
- Super GALS!
- Super 4
- The Looney Tunes Show
- Arthur
- Zoobles!
- Z-Squad
- Billy and Buddy
- Bernard
- Circo Massimo
- Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist
- Deadly 60
- Eliot Kid
- The Furchester Hotel
- Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star
- The Garfield Show
- Gawayn
- Garfield and Friends
- Geronimo Stilton
- Oggy and the Cockroaches
- Space Goofs
- All About Animals
- Allison & Lillia
- Art Attack
- Animalia
- Asha
- Angelo Rules
- jeem-jawab
- The Sarah Jane Adventures
- iqraa-wa-irtaqishasha-tech
- al-tahady
- 1001 Nights
- Healthy eating
- jawla
- Peter Pan
- Fireman Sam
- The Backyardigans
- world of science
- Dragons: Defenders of Berk
- Dragons: Riders of Berk
- Dragons: Race to the Edge
- Saham
- Lassie
- Noksu
- Patch Pillows
- Nina and The Neurons - Engineering
- Nina and The Neurons - Earth Explorers
- Monskey
- Mr. Bean
- Miss BG
- Monsters vs. Aliens
- Merrie Melodies
- The Jungle Bunch
- The International Quran Competition Tijanannour
- Angry Birds Toons
- Animalia
- Ronaldinho Gaucho's Team
- Doctor Who
- Deadly 60
- Geronimo Stilton
- Lapitch the Little Shoemaker
- Me and my Monsters
- M.I. High
- Minuscule
- Mister Maker
- Waybuloo
- Willa's Wild Life
- Saladin: The Animated Series
- Phineas and Ferb
- Horrid Henry
- Kid vs. Kat
- Zoé Kézako
- Uninhabited Planet Survive! (Aired before 2013)
- Monster Buster Club
- Jamie Johnson
- Odd Squad
- Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures
- Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (TV series)
- Spirit Riding Free
- Voltron: Legendary Defender
- Uninhabited Planet Survive!
- Inazuma Eleven
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Belle and Sebastian (2017 TV series)
Broadcast[]
From launch to summer 2007, JCC broadcast 18 hours a day on weekdays (6 am to 12 am Doha time) and 19 hours on weekends (6 am to 1 am). By the end of June 2007, JCC extends its broadcast time to 20 hours on weekdays (6 am to 2 am) and 21 hours on weekends (6 am to 3 am). With JCC's rebranding on January 16, 2009, the broadcast time was changed again, this time to 20 hours on both weekdays and weekends. In September 2011, both JCC and Baraem started broadcasting in 16:9 aspect ratio in 720p resolution, coinciding with JCC's sixth anniversary. In October 2012, the channel started broadcasting 24 hours a day. Until then, during the nighttime hours the channel displayed a looping ident telling its viewers to come back at 6am, this ident is colloquially known as the night loop.
JeemTV was free to view on Badr, Arabsat, Nilesat, Hotbird and Eurobird and is also distributed by a number of other operators across Europe. Although starting on April 1, 2016 it was made exclusive to beIN Channels Network, however, the Hot Bird feed remained free to view until June 1, 2018.
See Also[]
- Al Jazeera
- beIN
References[]
- ^ "ترددات البث | JCCTV.net - الجزيرة للأطفال". JCCtv.net. Al Jazeera Children. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^ [1] - Design Week
- ^ whatisthedot.net
- ^ Filmmaster MEA hosts the launch of JEEMTV for Al Jazeera Children - Filmmaster MEA Archived July 7, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ JCC presents JeemTV for Arab children of the 21st century - qatarisbooming.com
- ^ JeemTV [@JEEMTV] (March 29, 2013). "JEEMTV on Twitter: "JeemTV is new and exciting experience, a great world waiting to be discovered t.co/0GgIh7I86y"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links[]
- Television networks in Qatar
- Children's television networks
- Television channels and stations established in 2005
- Foreign television channels broadcasting in the United Kingdom
- 2005 establishments in Qatar
- Arabic-language television stations