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{{short description|Ecuadorian television network}}
{{Short description|Ecuadorian television network}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Teleamazonas
| name = Teleamazonas
| logofile = Teleamazonas Logo.png
| logo = Teleamazonas Logo.png
| logosize = 130px
| logo_size = 200px
| headquarters = [[Quito]]
| headquarters = [[Quito]]
| country = [[Ecuador]]
| country = [[Ecuador]]
| picture format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]
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| owner = Grupo Teleamazonas
| slogan = ''Junto a Ti''
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| launch_date = {{start date and age|1974|2|22|y=d}}
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| owner = Grupo Teleamazonas
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| website = {{URL|www.teleamazonas.com}}
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| launch = {{start date and age|1974|2|22|y=d}}
| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
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| web = {{URL|www.teleamazonas.com}}
| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| terr_serv_1 = [[Digital terrestrial television|Digital VHF]]
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| terr_chan_1 = Channel 4.1 ([[Quito]])<br/>Channel 5.1 ([[Guayaquil]])
| terr serv 1 = [[Digital terrestrial television]]
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| terr chan 1 = Channel 4.1 ([[Quito]])<br/>Channel 5.1 ([[Guayaquil]])
| sat serv 1 = DirecTV
| sat chan 1 = Channel 180
| cable serv 1 = Grupo TV Cable
| cable chan 1 = Channel 4 ([[Quito]]) <br/> Channel 5 ([[Guayaquil]])
| cable serv 2 = Univisa
| cable chan 2 = Channel 5
| cable serv 3 = Claro TV
| cable chan 3 = Channel 4 ([[Quito]])<br />Channel 5 ([[Guayaquil]])<br /> Channel 505 (HD)
}}
}}


'''Teleamazonas''' is an [[Ecuador]]ian [[television network]] that was launched on 22 February 1974. It is one of the major television networks in the country. It was founded by Antonio Granda Centeno and has two feeds: one produced in Quito and broadcast in the rest of the country, and the other one produced in and distributed in Guayaquil.
'''Teleamazonas''' is an [[Ecuador]]ian [[television network]] that was launched on 22 February 1974. It is one of the major television networks in the country. It was founded by Antonio Granda Centeno and has two feeds: one produced in Quito and broadcast in the rest of the country, and the other one produced in and available in Guayaquil and Guayas.


== History ==
== History ==
Teleamazonas began [[broadcasting]] on February 22, 1974, as the first network with colour television transmissions in [[Ecuador]]. Its headquarters are located in [[Quito]]. Teleamazonas got the most powerful [[microwave]] radio relay, acquired the first mobile television unit, and built in [[Guayaquil]] the biggest self-supported antenna.
Teleamazonas was created from the takeover of frequencies that belonged to [[HCJB-TV]], owned by the [[HCJB]] radio ministry, in April 1972, to Antonio Granda Centeno. Experimental color broadcasts started in November 1973 under the new owner<ref name=creación>Aura Catalina Mier Sanmartín, ''Creación y Desarrollo de Ecuador TV'', Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, 2015</ref> and began regular broadcasts on February 22, 1974, as the first network with color television transmissions in [[Ecuador]], positioning itself as the third country in Latin America, behind [[Brazil]] and [[Mexico]].<ref name=creación/> Its headquarters and main studios are located in [[Quito]]. Teleamazonas got the most powerful [[microwave]] radio relay, acquired the first mobile television unit, and built in [[Guayaquil]] the biggest self-supported antenna. From the start, it was the first ever color TV station in Spanish-speaking Latin America, a move that would inspire its neighboring countries to make the switch to color TV.

In addition, the network made history as Ecuador's first true national network - while the Quito station had been opened during its first weeks, plans were underway to build a number of transmitter towers to relay programming to the provinces as well as to Guayaquil in the south as well as dedicated studios for regional news bureaus. In 1978, the station was shut down for a week during the government of [[Guillermo Rodríguez Lara]], following controversial comments in its newscast, ''24 Horas''.<ref name=creación/>

The first mobile unit was installed in 1981, enabling the station to broadcast soccer matches and bullfighting events. In 1984, the network created Ecuador's first television miniseries, ''El teniente Parodi''.<ref name=creación/>


Founded by Antonio Granda Centeno, the channel was under control of his family until 2001, when Eduardo Granda Garcés paid a high debt to Banco del Pichincha. Fidel Egas Grijalva, major shareholder of the bank, took charge of Teleamazonas.
Founded by Antonio Granda Centeno, the channel was under control of his family until 2001, when Eduardo Granda Garcés paid a high debt to Banco del Pichincha. Fidel Egas Grijalva, major shareholder of the bank, took charge of Teleamazonas.


During the presidency of [[Rafael Correa]], the network, particularly its flagship opinion maker and pundit Jorge Ortiz, has found itself at odds with the government, which accuses it of manipulating public opinion to suite the interests of the companies and shareholders who provide the capital for Teleamazonas such as the Banco del Pichincha. Several proceedings have taken place against Teleamazonas, culminating on December 23, 2009, when the network was ordered a 72-hour shutdown. This government move immediately prompted a backlash from advocacy groups who claimed to be acting in the interests of [[freedom of expression]].
During the presidency of [[Rafael Correa]], the network, particularly its flagship opinion maker and pundit Jorge Ortiz, has found itself at odds with the government, which accuses it of manipulating public opinion to suite the interests of the companies and shareholders who provide the capital for Teleamazonas such as the [[Banco del Pichincha]]. Several proceedings have taken place against Teleamazonas, culminating on December 22, 2009, when the network was ordered a 72-hour shutdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-12-23 |title=Ecuador: canal de televisión suspendido |url=https://www.bbc.com/mundo/america_latina/2009/12/091222_0328_ecuador_teleamazonas_gm |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=BBC News Mundo |language=es}}</ref> At closing time (5:08pm), the channel was airing an episode of [[Malcolm in the Middle]], while the staff in Quito was facing an uncertain situation. Manager Sebastián Corral called the measure "illegal". During the 72-hour period, programming continued on Teleamazonas Internacional and the channel's website.<ref>{{cite web |title=Supertel cerró Teleamazonas ayer, tal como lo pidió Correa |url=https://www.laprensa.com.ni/2001/08/01/economia/767870-cinco-dcadas-despus |access-date=24 November 2023 |website=La Prensa |date=23 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091226154018/https://www.eluniverso.com/2009/12/23/1/1355/supertel-cerro-teleamazonas-ayer-tal-como-lo-pidio-correa.html/ |archive-date=26 December 2009}}</ref> This government move immediately prompted a backlash from advocacy groups who claimed to be acting in the interests of [[freedom of expression]].


In September 2010, Fidel Egas sold his shares on Teleamazonas to several groups: 30% to the [[Peruvian]] media group [[La República]], 48% to a group of Teleamazonas employees and 22% to a group of Fidel Egas' personal friends. Teleamazonas sale was the result of the mandate of the [[Ecuadorian]] Constitution of 2008, which provides that no person may simultaneously hold shares in banks and media. In 2019, Teleamazonas joined forces with [[Endemol Shine Group]] to create the first ever Ecuadorian version of [[MasterChef]].
In September 2010, Fidel Egas sold his shares on Teleamazonas to several groups: 30% to the [[Peruvian]] media group [[La República (Peru)|La República]], 48% to a group of Teleamazonas employees and 22% to a group of Fidel Egas' personal friends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jara |first=Mónica |date=2016-05-19 |title=Fidel Egas: 'Teleamazonas no es mío desde hace mucho tiempo' |url=https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/negocios/fidelegas-niega-propietario-teleamazonas.html |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=El Comercio |language=es-EC}}</ref> Teleamazonas sale was the result of the mandate of the [[Ecuadorian]] Constitution of 2008, which provides that no person may simultaneously hold shares in banks and media. In 2019, Teleamazonas joined forces with [[Endemol Shine Group]] to create the first ever Ecuadorian version of [[MasterChef]].


== Programming ==
== Programming ==


Teleamazonas has produced important national series and films like "Sucre", "En un rincón del alma", "Recuerdos en Paita", "El Gran Retorno", "J. J., El Ruiseñor de América", among others. The company has an outstanding partnership with the Latin American version of [[Nickelodeon (Latin America)|Nickelodeon]] that brings its shows to Ecuadorian free-to-air Television. The channel also airs
Teleamazonas has produced important national series and films like "Sucre", "En un rincón del alma", "Recuerdos en Paita", "El Gran Retorno", "J. J., El Ruiseñor de América", among others. The channel also airs dramas (including [[Korean drama|K-dramas]]), films as well as anime shows like ''Doraemon''. (both [[Doraemon (2005 TV series)|modern]] and [[Doraemon (1979 TV series)|classic]] versions), and ''[[Yo soy Betty, la fea]]'', one of Colombia's most popular romantic [[telenovela]]s.
K-Dramas, films as well as anime shows like Doraemon. (both [[Doraemon (2005 anime)|modern]] and [[Doraemon (1979 anime)|classic]] versions)

== Sports Broadcasts ==
Teleamazonas has the rights to broadcast the home games of Deportivo Quito, Espoli, Imbabura, LDU Quito and Manta during the [[2011 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A|2011 Copa Credife]]. The network had a long history of airing the Olympic Games (until [[Rio 2016|2016]]) starting with [[Barcelona '92]].

Nowadays, it is the channel with largest availability in the country.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website}}
* [http://www.teleamazonas.com Official Site] {{in lang|es}}


{{Ecuadorian television channels}}
{{Ecuadorian television channels}}

{{Companies in Quito}}
{{Companies in Quito}}
{{EBU}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Television channels in Ecuador]]
[[Category:Television channels in Ecuador]]

Latest revision as of 15:18, 26 September 2024

Teleamazonas
CountryEcuador
HeadquartersQuito
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerGrupo Teleamazonas
History
LaunchedFebruary 22, 1974; 50 years ago (1974-02-22)
Links
Websitewww.teleamazonas.com
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital VHFChannel 4.1 (Quito)
Channel 5.1 (Guayaquil)

Teleamazonas is an Ecuadorian television network that was launched on 22 February 1974. It is one of the major television networks in the country. It was founded by Antonio Granda Centeno and has two feeds: one produced in Quito and broadcast in the rest of the country, and the other one produced in and available in Guayaquil and Guayas.

History

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Teleamazonas was created from the takeover of frequencies that belonged to HCJB-TV, owned by the HCJB radio ministry, in April 1972, to Antonio Granda Centeno. Experimental color broadcasts started in November 1973 under the new owner[1] and began regular broadcasts on February 22, 1974, as the first network with color television transmissions in Ecuador, positioning itself as the third country in Latin America, behind Brazil and Mexico.[1] Its headquarters and main studios are located in Quito. Teleamazonas got the most powerful microwave radio relay, acquired the first mobile television unit, and built in Guayaquil the biggest self-supported antenna. From the start, it was the first ever color TV station in Spanish-speaking Latin America, a move that would inspire its neighboring countries to make the switch to color TV.

In addition, the network made history as Ecuador's first true national network - while the Quito station had been opened during its first weeks, plans were underway to build a number of transmitter towers to relay programming to the provinces as well as to Guayaquil in the south as well as dedicated studios for regional news bureaus. In 1978, the station was shut down for a week during the government of Guillermo Rodríguez Lara, following controversial comments in its newscast, 24 Horas.[1]

The first mobile unit was installed in 1981, enabling the station to broadcast soccer matches and bullfighting events. In 1984, the network created Ecuador's first television miniseries, El teniente Parodi.[1]

Founded by Antonio Granda Centeno, the channel was under control of his family until 2001, when Eduardo Granda Garcés paid a high debt to Banco del Pichincha. Fidel Egas Grijalva, major shareholder of the bank, took charge of Teleamazonas.

During the presidency of Rafael Correa, the network, particularly its flagship opinion maker and pundit Jorge Ortiz, has found itself at odds with the government, which accuses it of manipulating public opinion to suite the interests of the companies and shareholders who provide the capital for Teleamazonas such as the Banco del Pichincha. Several proceedings have taken place against Teleamazonas, culminating on December 22, 2009, when the network was ordered a 72-hour shutdown.[2] At closing time (5:08pm), the channel was airing an episode of Malcolm in the Middle, while the staff in Quito was facing an uncertain situation. Manager Sebastián Corral called the measure "illegal". During the 72-hour period, programming continued on Teleamazonas Internacional and the channel's website.[3] This government move immediately prompted a backlash from advocacy groups who claimed to be acting in the interests of freedom of expression.

In September 2010, Fidel Egas sold his shares on Teleamazonas to several groups: 30% to the Peruvian media group La República, 48% to a group of Teleamazonas employees and 22% to a group of Fidel Egas' personal friends.[4] Teleamazonas sale was the result of the mandate of the Ecuadorian Constitution of 2008, which provides that no person may simultaneously hold shares in banks and media. In 2019, Teleamazonas joined forces with Endemol Shine Group to create the first ever Ecuadorian version of MasterChef.

Programming

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Teleamazonas has produced important national series and films like "Sucre", "En un rincón del alma", "Recuerdos en Paita", "El Gran Retorno", "J. J., El Ruiseñor de América", among others. The channel also airs dramas (including K-dramas), films as well as anime shows like Doraemon. (both modern and classic versions), and Yo soy Betty, la fea, one of Colombia's most popular romantic telenovelas.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Aura Catalina Mier Sanmartín, Creación y Desarrollo de Ecuador TV, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, 2015
  2. ^ "Ecuador: canal de televisión suspendido". BBC News Mundo (in Spanish). 2009-12-23. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  3. ^ "Supertel cerró Teleamazonas ayer, tal como lo pidió Correa". La Prensa. 23 December 2009. Archived from the original on 26 December 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  4. ^ Jara, Mónica (2016-05-19). "Fidel Egas: 'Teleamazonas no es mío desde hace mucho tiempo'". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-10.
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