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{{Infobox television channel |
{{Infobox television channel |
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| name = MBC 3 |
| name = MBC 3 |
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| logo = |
| logo = MBC 3 Logo.svg |
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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2004|12|08|df=y}} |
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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2004|09|05|df=y}} (as a programming block on [[MBC 1 (Middle Eastern and North African TV channel)|MBC 1]]<ref>{{url|https://www.c21media.net/news/mbc-spins-off-kids-channel/}}</ref>)<br />{{Start date and age|2004|12|08|df=y}} (as a channel) |
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| owner = [[MBC Group|Middle East Broadcasting Center]] |
| owner = [[MBC Group|Middle East Broadcasting Center]] |
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| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed) |
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed) |
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| area = [[MENA|Middle East and North Africa]] (main audience free-to-air),<br />[[Horn of Africa]] (peripheral free-to-air via satellite),<br />[[United States]] and [[Europe]] (pay-TV) |
| area = [[MENA|Middle East and North Africa]] (main audience free-to-air),<br />[[Horn of Africa]] (peripheral free-to-air via satellite),<br />[[United States]] and [[Europe]] (pay-TV) |
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| timeshift_service = MBC 3 +1 |
| timeshift_service = MBC 3 +1 |
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| website = {{ |
| website = {{URL|mbc3.mbc.net}} |
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'''MBC 3''' is a [[free-to-air]] [[children's interest channel|children's channel]] launched on 8 December 2004, and appeals to children under the age of 15. All foreign television animated programs |
'''MBC 3''' is a [[free-to-air]] [[children's interest channel|children's channel]] launched on 8 December 2004, and appeals to children under the age of 15. All foreign television animated programs are dubbed into [[Arabic]]. The channel also produces its own original programmes. It was owned by the Middle Eastern company [[MBC Group]]. |
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MBC 3 started airing Nickelodeon shows |
MBC 3 started airing Nickelodeon shows since November 21, 2010. It includes [[Nicktoons]] such as ''[[T.U.F.F. Puppy]]'', ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'' and ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'' are also present in the channel, but they are also dubbed in Arabic. The [[Nick Jr. Channel]] shows include ''[[LazyTown]]'', ''[[Go, Diego, Go!|Go Diego Go]]'', ''[[The Backyardigans]]'', ''[[Dora the Explorer (TV series)|Dora the Explorer]]'', ''[[Little Bill]]'', and ''[[Blue's Clues]]''. |
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MBC 3 is known in the Middle East for censoring scenes unsuitable for Islamic audiences, such as visual romance outside of marriage, kissing before marriage scenes, awkward angles of female characters, sensual scenes between members of the opposite sex, [[Cross-dressing|cross-dressed]] men, references to alcohol and gambling, references to non-Islamic religious content and visually-grotesque scenes. However, the channel does not have a proper consensus of its censoring policy, featuring cuts that are so heavily edited it renders plot continuities inconsistent.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
MBC 3 is known in the Middle East for censoring scenes unsuitable for Islamic audiences, such as visual romance outside of marriage, kissing before marriage scenes, awkward angles of female characters, sensual scenes between members of the opposite sex, [[Cross-dressing|cross-dressed]] men, references to alcohol and gambling, references to non-Islamic religious content and visually-grotesque scenes. However, the channel does not have a proper consensus of its censoring policy, featuring cuts that are so heavily edited it renders plot continuities inconsistent.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
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MBC 3 has separate pay-TV feeds which broadcast in Europe and the United States. They target the overseas Arab diaspora and air the same Arabic dubs as the main channel. The US feed is exclusive to [[Dish Network]]. |
MBC 3 has separate pay-TV feeds which broadcast in Europe and the United States. They target the overseas Arab diaspora and air the same Arabic dubs as the main channel. The US feed is exclusive to [[Dish Network]]. There is also a separate feed available on the [[Shahid (streaming platform)|Shahid]] streaming service, with a different schedule from the other feeds. |
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MBC 3 aired [[The Nightmare Before Christmas]] on November 27 2010 and Cut Parts |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The channel was first announced on 28 August 2004.<ref>{{url|https://www.c21media.net/news/mbc-spins-off-kids-channel/}}</ref> The channel originally launched as a programming block on the main [[MBC 1 (Middle Eastern and North African TV channel)|MBC 1]] channel, but was also scheduled to launch as its own channel in November.<ref>{{url|https://www.c21media.net/news/mbc-spins-off-kids-channel/}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 8 December 2005, the channel was given a rebranding to coincide with its 1st anniversary, along with a new mascot, a green cube named “Cubee”, the new look was designed by German animation studio LIGA 01 Computerfilm and is considered to be the most iconic look of the channel.<ref>{{URL|https://www.albawaba.com/news/mbc-3-celebrates-its-first-anniversary}}</ref> |
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On 2 December 2004. a promo for the channel was unveiled, revealing the channel’s branding, the promo even scheduled the channel to launch on 8 December 2004.<ref>{{url|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN2_NyVla60}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The channel |
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| ⚫ | On 8 December 2005 |
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The channel marked its tenth anniversary on 8 December 2014. |
The channel marked its tenth anniversary on 8 December 2014. |
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On 18 September 2017, the channel underwent a major rebrand to a comic strip background, in which on-screen imagery featured a comic book aesthetic. This is the current era of the channel.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
On 18 September 2017, the channel underwent a major rebrand to a comic strip background, in which on-screen imagery featured a comic book aesthetic. This is the current era of the channel and it is currently used alongside the previous bumpers.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
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On 23 March 2020, MBC 3 had a major rebrand with a new logo on-screen. The new logo was just like the modern logo but the number [[3]] is outside the cube.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
On 23 March 2020, MBC 3 had a major rebrand with a new logo on-screen. The new logo was just like the modern logo but the number [[3]] is outside the cube.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
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From 24 March to 22 June 2020, following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], MBC 3 used a logo with a house displayed on-screen and slogans {{lang|ar|معاكم بالبيت}} (''With you at home.'') {{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
From 24 March to 22 June 2020, following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], MBC 3 used a logo with a house displayed on-screen and slogans {{lang|ar|معاكم بالبيت}} (''With you at home.'') {{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} |
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==Programming== |
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{{Main|List of programs broadcast by MBC 3}} |
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== Television hosts == |
== Television hosts == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{official website}} |
*{{official website|http://mbc3.mbc.net/}} |
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{{Middle East Broadcasting Center}} |
{{Middle East Broadcasting Center}} |
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[[Category:Arabic-language television stations]] |
[[Category:Arabic-language television stations]] |
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[[Category:Children's television networks]] |
[[Category:Children's television networks]] |
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Revision as of 23:56, 8 September 2024
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| Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa (main audience free-to-air), Horn of Africa (peripheral free-to-air via satellite), United States and Europe (pay-TV) |
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| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Timeshift service | MBC 3 +1 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Middle East Broadcasting Center |
| History | |
| Launched | 8 December 2004 |
| Links | |
| Website | mbc3 |
MBC 3 is a free-to-air children's channel launched on 8 December 2004, and appeals to children under the age of 15. All foreign television animated programs are dubbed into Arabic. The channel also produces its own original programmes. It was owned by the Middle Eastern company MBC Group.
MBC 3 started airing Nickelodeon shows since November 21, 2010. It includes Nicktoons such as T.U.F.F. Puppy, The Fairly OddParents and SpongeBob SquarePants are also present in the channel, but they are also dubbed in Arabic. The Nick Jr. Channel shows include LazyTown, Go Diego Go, The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, Little Bill, and Blue's Clues.
MBC 3 is known in the Middle East for censoring scenes unsuitable for Islamic audiences, such as visual romance outside of marriage, kissing before marriage scenes, awkward angles of female characters, sensual scenes between members of the opposite sex, cross-dressed men, references to alcohol and gambling, references to non-Islamic religious content and visually-grotesque scenes. However, the channel does not have a proper consensus of its censoring policy, featuring cuts that are so heavily edited it renders plot continuities inconsistent.[citation needed]
MBC 3 has separate pay-TV feeds which broadcast in Europe and the United States. They target the overseas Arab diaspora and air the same Arabic dubs as the main channel. The US feed is exclusive to Dish Network. There is also a separate feed available on the Shahid streaming service, with a different schedule from the other feeds.
MBC 3 aired The Nightmare Before Christmas on November 27 2010 and Cut Parts
History
The channel was launched on 8 December 2004 at 10:00 am, the branding for the channel was designed by UK design house Turquoise.
On 8 December 2005, the channel was given a rebranding to coincide with its 1st anniversary, along with a new mascot, a green cube named “Cubee”, the new look was designed by German animation studio LIGA 01 Computerfilm and is considered to be the most iconic look of the channel.[1]
The channel marked its tenth anniversary on 8 December 2014.
On 18 September 2017, the channel underwent a major rebrand to a comic strip background, in which on-screen imagery featured a comic book aesthetic. This is the current era of the channel and it is currently used alongside the previous bumpers.[citation needed]
On 23 March 2020, MBC 3 had a major rebrand with a new logo on-screen. The new logo was just like the modern logo but the number 3 is outside the cube.[citation needed]
From 24 March to 22 June 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic, MBC 3 used a logo with a house displayed on-screen and slogans معاكم بالبيت (With you at home.) [citation needed]