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| logo = Focus channel.png
| logo = Focus channel.png
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2012|7|28}} <small>(original)</small><br/>{{Start date and age|2018|5|17}} <small>(relaunch)</small>
| slogan = ''Scoprire e capire il mondo''
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2012|7|28}}<ref name=first>1st version</ref><br/>{{Start date and age|2018|5|17}}<ref>2nd version</ref>
| closed_date = {{Start date and age|2018|4|29}}
| owner = [[Switchover Media]] (2012-2013)<br/>[[Discovery Networks EMEA|Discovery Italia]] (2013-2018)<br/>[[Mediaset]] (2018-present)
| closed_date = {{Start date and age|2018|4|29}}<ref name=first/>
| owner = [[Fininvest]]<br/>[[The Walt Disney Company]]
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| country = Italy
| country = Italy
| parent = Mediaset<br>([[MFE - MediaForEurope]])
| headquarters =
| headquarters =
| language = Italian
| language = Italian
| area = National
| area = National
| former_names =
| former_names =
| replaced =
| replaced = Doc-U
| replaced_by =
| replaced_by = [[Motor Trend (Italian TV channel)|Motor Trend]] (original)
| sister_channels = [[Rete 4]]<br>[[Canale 5]]<br>[[Italia 1]]<br>[[20 (TV channel)|20]]<br>[[Iris (TV channel)|Iris]]<br>27 Twentyseven<br>[[La5]]<br>Cine34<br>[[Top Crime]]<br>[[Boing (Italian TV channel)|Boing]]<br>[[Boing (Italian TV channel)#Boing Plus|Boing Plus]]<br>[[Cartoonito (Italian TV channel)|Cartoonito]]<br>[[Italia 2]]<br>[[TGcom24]]<br>[[Mediaset Extra]]
| sister_channels =
| web =
| website =
| terr_serv_1 = [[Digital terrestrial television in Italy|Digital terrestrial television]]
| terr_serv_1 = [[Digital terrestrial television]]
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 35
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 35
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| online_serv_1 = [[Mediaset Infinity]]
| sat_serv_1 = [[Hot Bird 13C]]<br/><small>Europe</small>
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| online_chan_1 = Focus
| sat_chan_1 = 11919 V / 29900 / 5/6 (SD / encrypted)
| sat_serv_2 = [[Tivù Sat]]
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 414 (SD)
| iptv_serv_1 =
| iptv_chan_1 =
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| online_serv_1 = [[Infinity]]
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| online_chan_1 = Live Channel
}}
}}
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'''Focus''' is an Italian free television channel operated by [[Mediaset]] and owned by [[MFE - MediaForEurope]]. Focusing on a mixture of factual and entertainment programming, the network deals with topics of [[natural science]]s, [[pseudoscience]] and history, in partnership with the [[Focus (Italian magazine)|homonymous magazine]].

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'''Focus''' is an Italian free television channel that is owned by [[Mediaset]]. The network is a thematic channel of factual and entertainment and it deals with topics of [[natural science]]s, [[pseudoscience]] and history, with the help of the [[Focus (Italian magazine)|homonymous magazine]].


==History==
==History==
===Switchover Media management (2012–2013)===
===Switchover Media management (2012–2013)===
The channel appears at midnight on July 13, 2012 in the form of a promotional sign, replacing Doc-U: broadcasts officially begin at 8:00 on July 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/litaliaindigitale/archivionewssettimana/news2012/news09-15lug2012|title=TIMB MUX 2: Va via Doc-U, arriva Focus|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref>
The channel appears at midnight on July 13, 2012 in the form of a promotional sign, replacing Doc-U: broadcasts officially begin at 8:00 on July 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/litaliaindigitale/archivionewssettimana/news2012/news09-15lug2012|title=TIMB MUX 2: Va via Doc-U, arriva Focus|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian|archive-date=May 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509141839/https://sites.google.com/site/litaliaindigitale/archivionewssettimana/news2012/news09-15lug2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The birth of this channel is a license agreement between [[Switchover Media]] and [[Gruner+Jahr]]/[[Arnoldo Mondadori Editore|Mondadori]], editors of the magazine ''[[Focus (Italian magazine)|Focus]]''.
The birth of this channel is a license agreement between [[Switchover Media]] and [[Gruner+Jahr]]/[[Arnoldo Mondadori Editore|Mondadori]], editors of the magazine ''[[Focus (Italian magazine)|Focus]]''.


=== Discovery Italia management (2013–2018) ===
=== Discovery Italia management (2013–2018) ===
With the takeover of Switchover Media, on January 14, 2013 the channel goes to [[Discovery EMEA|Discovery Italia]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digital-sat.it/ds-news.php?id=32235|title=Discovery acquisisce Switchover Media|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref> as well as the other channels published by the same company. Among the effects of this passage are the more popular programs broadcast by other group channels such as ''[[Extreme Engineering]]'' and ''[[How It's Made]]''.
With the takeover of Switchover Media, on January 14, 2013 the channel goes to [[Discovery EMEA|Discovery Italia]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digital-sat.it/ds-news.php?id=32235|title=Discovery acquisisce Switchover Media|date=January 14, 2013|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref> as well as the other channels published by the same company. Among the effects of this passage are the more popular programs broadcast by other group channels such as ''[[Extreme Engineering]]'' and ''[[How It's Made]]''.
From September 15, 2013 the channel will renew its logo and graphics, while from April 9, 2014 it will land on the platform [[Sky Italia]] on channel 418.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ilvelino.it/it/article/2014/04/08/tv-su-sky-debuttano-nuovi-canali-di-discovery-italia-e-laeffe/8fe82a5c-228d-4f06-b913-f9e2764f6889/|title=Tv, su Sky debuttano nuovi canali di Discovery Italia e laeffe|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref>
From September 15, 2013 the channel will renew its logo and graphics, while from April 9, 2014 it will land on the platform [[Sky Italia]] on channel 418.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ilvelino.it/it/article/2014/04/08/tv-su-sky-debuttano-nuovi-canali-di-discovery-italia-e-laeffe/8fe82a5c-228d-4f06-b913-f9e2764f6889/|title=Tv, su Sky debuttano nuovi canali di Discovery Italia e laeffe|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref>


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=== Mediaset management (from 2018) ===
=== Mediaset management (from 2018) ===
After the end of the agreement between [[Discovery EMEA|Discovery Italia]] and [[Arnoldo Mondadori Editore|Mondadori]], on April 29, 2018 the broadcasts of Focus ended under the Discovery management and in its debut place [[Motor Trend]],<ref name="focus">{{cite web|url=https://www.dday.it/redazione/26110/dal-29-aprile-arriva-motor-trend-sul-canale-56-del-digitale-terrestre|title=Dal 29 aprile arriva Motor Trend sul canale 56 del digitale terrestre. Focus sul 35 dal 17 maggio|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref> a channel dedicated to engines. In addition, the programs of the old Discovery branded Focus move to [[DMAX (Italy)|DMAX]].
After the end of the agreement between [[Discovery EMEA|Discovery Italia]] and [[Arnoldo Mondadori Editore|Mondadori]], on 29 April 2018, Focus ended under the Discovery management and it was replaced by [[Motor Trend (Italian TV channel)|Motor Trend]] on channel 56,<ref name="focus">{{cite web|url=https://www.dday.it/redazione/26110/dal-29-aprile-arriva-motor-trend-sul-canale-56-del-digitale-terrestre|title=Dal 29 aprile arriva Motor Trend sul canale 56 del digitale terrestre. Focus sul 35 dal 17 maggio|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref> a channel dedicated to engines. In addition, the programs of the old Discovery branded Focus move to [[DMAX (Italy)|DMAX]].


From May 14, 2018 the channel will be broadcast again on channel 35 under the management [[Mediaset]],<ref name=focus/> with the various promos and previews, instead of [[Italia 2]] (which moves to number 120 and subsequently to 66) and the next day also returns to [[Tivùsat]] at number 60.
On 14 May 2018, the channel was relaunched on channel 35 under the management of [[Mediaset]],<ref name=focus/> with the various promos and previews, instead of [[Italia 2]] (which moved to number 120 and subsequently to 66) and the next day also returns to [[Tivùsat]] at number 60.
The new Mediaset Focus officially starts on May 17 at 9.15&nbsp;pm with the documentary '' [[AUno anno nello spazio]] '' and from January 2, 2019 it becomes available again also within the platform [[Sky Italia]] to channel 414.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tv.fanpage.it/i-canali-mediaset-tornano-su-sky-dopo-tre-anni-e-mezzo-pace-definitiva-tra-le-compagnie/|title=I canali Mediaset tornano su Sky dopo tre anni e mezzo, pace definitiva tra le compagnie|date=January 3, 2019|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref>
The new Mediaset Focus officially started on May 17 at 9.15&nbsp;pm with the documentary '' Un anno nello spazio'' and from January 2, 2019 it became available again also within the platform [[Sky Italia]] to channel 414.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tv.fanpage.it/i-canali-mediaset-tornano-su-sky-dopo-tre-anni-e-mezzo-pace-definitiva-tra-le-compagnie/|title=I canali Mediaset tornano su Sky dopo tre anni e mezzo, pace definitiva tra le compagnie|date=January 3, 2019|access-date=April 12, 2020|language=italian}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
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[[Category:Mediaset television channels]]
[[Category:Mediaset television channels]]
[[Category:Italian-language television stations]]
[[Category:Italian-language television stations]]
[[Category:Discovery Networks]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2012]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2012]]

Latest revision as of 05:40, 20 April 2024

Focus
CountryItaly
Broadcast areaNational
Programming
Language(s)Italian
Picture format576i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerSwitchover Media (2012-2013)
Discovery Italia (2013-2018)
Mediaset (2018-present)
ParentMediaset
(MFE - MediaForEurope)
Sister channelsRete 4
Canale 5
Italia 1
20
Iris
27 Twentyseven
La5
Cine34
Top Crime
Boing
Boing Plus
Cartoonito
Italia 2
TGcom24
Mediaset Extra
History
LaunchedJuly 28, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-07-28) (original)
May 17, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-05-17) (relaunch)
ReplacedDoc-U
ClosedApril 29, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-04-29)
Replaced byMotor Trend (original)
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital terrestrial televisionChannel 35
Streaming media
Mediaset InfinityFocus

Focus is an Italian free television channel operated by Mediaset and owned by MFE - MediaForEurope. Focusing on a mixture of factual and entertainment programming, the network deals with topics of natural sciences, pseudoscience and history, in partnership with the homonymous magazine.

History

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Switchover Media management (2012–2013)

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The channel appears at midnight on July 13, 2012 in the form of a promotional sign, replacing Doc-U: broadcasts officially begin at 8:00 on July 28.[1]

The birth of this channel is a license agreement between Switchover Media and Gruner+Jahr/Mondadori, editors of the magazine Focus.

Discovery Italia management (2013–2018)

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With the takeover of Switchover Media, on January 14, 2013 the channel goes to Discovery Italia[2] as well as the other channels published by the same company. Among the effects of this passage are the more popular programs broadcast by other group channels such as Extreme Engineering and How It's Made. From September 15, 2013 the channel will renew its logo and graphics, while from April 9, 2014 it will land on the platform Sky Italia on channel 418.[3]

The old logo.

From January 29, 2015 the channel logo will pass to the top left, being surrounded by a red rectangle with the writing in white and the title of the program will be added to the top right only when it airs, from February 6 of same year, the Discovery logo is added, the same also applies to the other free channels. From July 23 of the same year, he also joined the platform Tivùsat on channel 56.[4]

Mediaset management (from 2018)

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After the end of the agreement between Discovery Italia and Mondadori, on 29 April 2018, Focus ended under the Discovery management and it was replaced by Motor Trend on channel 56,[5] a channel dedicated to engines. In addition, the programs of the old Discovery branded Focus move to DMAX.

On 14 May 2018, the channel was relaunched on channel 35 under the management of Mediaset,[5] with the various promos and previews, instead of Italia 2 (which moved to number 120 and subsequently to 66) and the next day also returns to Tivùsat at number 60. The new Mediaset Focus officially started on May 17 at 9.15 pm with the documentary Un anno nello spazio and from January 2, 2019 it became available again also within the platform Sky Italia to channel 414.[6]

Programming

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References

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  1. ^ "TIMB MUX 2: Va via Doc-U, arriva Focus" (in Italian). Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Discovery acquisisce Switchover Media" (in Italian). January 14, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tv, su Sky debuttano nuovi canali di Discovery Italia e laeffe" (in Italian). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Discovery su tivùsat con Focus e Giallo" (in Italian). July 23, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Dal 29 aprile arriva Motor Trend sul canale 56 del digitale terrestre. Focus sul 35 dal 17 maggio" (in Italian). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "I canali Mediaset tornano su Sky dopo tre anni e mezzo, pace definitiva tra le compagnie" (in Italian). January 3, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
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