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{{Short description|Pay television channel}}
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{{One source|date=November 2016}}
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{{Infobox television channel
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| name = DTX
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| logo = DTX Logo.png
| logo_size =
| logo_alt =
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2013|9|17|df=y}} (Poland)<br>{{start date and age|2016|4|1|df=y}} (Middle East)
| closed_date = {{start date and age|2024|1|5|df=y}} (EMEA)
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| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]
| network = [[Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA]]
| owner = [[Warner Bros. Discovery]]
| country =
| headquarters = [[Amsterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
| language =
| area = Current: Poland<br>Former: Albania, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia and CIS, Ukraine, Turkey, MENA
| former_names = Discovery Turbo Xtra (2013–2016)
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| replaced = [[Discovery World (TV channel)|Discovery World]]
| sister_channels = {{collapsible list|[[Animal Planet Europe|Animal Planet]]|[[Discovery Channel Europe|Discovery Channel]]|[[Discovery Science (European TV channel)|Discovery Science]]|[[Food Network]]|[[Investigation Discovery Europe|Investigation Discovery]]|[[TLC (TV network)#Europe|TLC]]|[[Travel Channel International|Travel Channel]]}}
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'''DTX''' (previously known as '''Discovery Turbo Xtra''') is a [[television channel]] focused on programming about cars available in Poland and owned by [[Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA]]. It is a version of [[Discovery Turbo]]. A pan-regional feed was also available in most of [[EMEA]] region from 2015 until it ceased broadcasting in January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cvdm.nl/besluiten/intrekking-toestemming-dtx-pan-regional-12-omroepdiensten |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105154059/https://www.cvdm.nl/besluiten/intrekking-toestemming-dtx-pan-regional-12-omroepdiensten |title=Intrekking toestemming DTX – pan regional (12 omroepdiensten) |date=2023-11-09 |access-date=2023-11-09 |archive-date=2024-01-05 |publisher=Commissariaat voor de Media |language=nl |trans-title=Withdrawal of permission for DTX – pan regional (12 broadcasting services)}}</ref>
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{{Infobox TV channel
[[File:Discovery Turbo Xtra.png|thumb|left|Discovery Turbo Xtra Logo (2013-2016)]]
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| name = DTX
The channel was launched as Discovery Turbo Xtra to replace the European version of [[Discovery World (TV channel)|Discovery World]], with the first launch in Poland on 17 September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wirtualnemedia.pl/artykul/koniec-discovery-world-rusza-discovery-turbo-xtra-ma-przyciagnac-mlodych-mezczyzn|title=Koniec Discovery World, rusza Discovery Turbo Xtra. "Ma przyciągnąć młodych mężczyzn"|author=wirtualnemedia|date=2019-12-09}}</ref> The channel roll-out in 2015 in Albania and in 2016 in Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Baltics, Russia, CIS, Ukraine, Turkey and MENA. In the Middle East, it was launched on 1 April 2016 on [[beIN Network]].<ref>[http://www.beinsports.com/en/bein-discovery/ beIN Partners With Discovery Communications To Launch Six New Channels In The Region]</ref> A few months later the network was rebranded worldwide as DTX.
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| logofile = DTX Logo.png
| logosize = 100px
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| launch = 14 February 2012 (Romania)<br>2013 (EMEA)<br>April 2016 (Middle East)
| closed date =
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| picture format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| share =
| share as of =
| share source =
| owner = [[Discovery Networks CEEMEA]]
| country = [[Poland]]<br>[[Russia]]<br>[[Romania]]<br>[[UAE]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| broadcast area = [[Poland]]<br>[[Russia]]<br>[[Romania]]<br>[[MENA]]
| former names = Discovery Turbo Xtra (2012-2016, Romania; 2013-2016, Poland)
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| replaced names = [[Discovery World (TV channel)|Discovery World]] (Eastern Europe)
| sister names = [[Discovery Channel (Middle East and North Africa)|Discovery Channel]] <br> [[Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)|Discovery Science]] <br> [[Discovery Family]] <br> [[Investigation Discovery Europe|Investigation Discovery]] <br> [[Animal Planet Europe|Animal Planet]] <br> [[Fatafeat]] <br> [[DLife (TV Channel)|DLife]]<br>[[DMAX (Middle East and North Africa)|DMAX]] <br> [[DKids (TV channel)|DKids]] <br> [[TLC (Middle East and North Africa)|TLC]] <br> [[Quest Arabiya]]
| sat serv 1 = [[beIN Channels Network|beIN]] {{small|(MENA)}}
| sat chan 1 = Channel 302 (SD)
|cable serv 1=[[UPC Romania]]|cable chan 1=Channel 307}}
'''DTX''' ('''Discovery Turbo Xtra''') is a television channel devoted to programming about transport. It is a CEEMEA version of [[Discovery Turbo]].


On 9 March 2022, Discovery Inc. pulled their channels from the Russian market after the nation's [[Russian invasion of Ukraine|invasion of Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/09/media/warnermedia-discovery-russia/index.html|title = WarnerMedia and Discovery join the stampede of businesses leaving Russia|website = [[CNN]]| date=9 March 2022 }}</ref>
It launched on 14 February 2012, in Romania, and on 17 September 2013 in Poland, replaced Discovery World, and later roll-out in Turkey and Eastern Europe. Later in Poland, in second half of November 2016, Discovery Turbo Xtra renamed as DTX.


DTX and [[Discovery Science (European TV channel)|Discovery Science]] ceased operations in all [[EMEA]] markets except Poland on 31 December 2023, with complete network shutdowns by January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.delfi.lt/m360/naujausi-straipsniai/lietuvoje-nebebus-transliuojami-discovery-science-ir-dtx-kanalai-94441155 |title=Lietuvoje nebebus transliuojami "Discovery Science" ir DTX kanalai |date=2023-09-06 |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=delfi.lt |publisher=[[Delfi (web portal)|Delfi]] |language=lt |trans-title=Discovery Science and DTX channels will no longer be broadcast in Lithuania}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://media1.hu/2023/09/09/hamarosan-eltunik-ket-tevecsatorna-a-magyar-kinalatbol/ | title=Hamarosan eltűnik két tévécsatorna a magyar kínálatból (Frissített!) | newspaper=Media1 | date=9 September 2023 |trans-title=Two TV channels will soon disappear from the Hungarian subscription | last1=Ádám | first1=Fekő }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Discovery Science и DTX прекратят вещание в Украине |trans-title=Discovery Science and DTX ceases broadcasting in Ukraine |url=https://mediasat.info/ru/2023/09/15/discovery-science-i-dtx-prekratyat-veshhanie-v-ukraine/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=mediasat.info |publisher=Mediasat |language=ru}}</ref>
In the Middle East, it is launched on 1 April 2016 and broadcast on [[beIN Network]].<ref>[http://www.beinsports.com/en/bein-discovery/ beIN Partners With Discovery Communications To Launch Six New Channels In The Region]</ref>

== Current Programming ==
* ''[[American Chopper]]''
* ''[[American Hot Rod]]''
* ''[[Car Crazy]]''
* ''Car Masters: Rust to Riches''
* ''[[Dallas Car Sharks]]''
* ''[[Diesel Brothers]]''
* ''Eat. Race. Win.''
* ''[[Fast N' Loud]]''
* ''[[Fastest Car]]''
* ''[[Fifth Gear]]''
* ''[[Formula 1: Drive to Survive]]''
* ''[[The Grand Tour]]''
* ''[[How It's Made|How It's Made: Dream Cars]]''
* ''[[Ice Road Truckers]]''
* ''Le Mans: Racing is Everything''
* ''[[Misfit Garage]]''
* ''[[Overhaulin']]''
* ''[[Pimp My Ride]]''
* ''[[Street Outlaws]]''
* ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]''
* ''[[Vegas Rat Rods]]''
* ''[[Wheeler Dealers]]''

== Former Programming ==
* ''[[American Muscle Car]]''
* ''[[Bullrun (TV series)|Bullrun]]''
* ''[[Extreme Machines]]''
* ''[[Monster Garage]]''
* ''[[Pinks]]''


==References==
==References==
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{{Television in Romania}}


[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2013]]
{{Discovery Communications}}
[[Category:Television channels in Poland]]
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2016]]
[[Category:Warner Bros. Discovery networks]]
[[Category:Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA]]

Latest revision as of 17:46, 24 November 2024

DTX
Broadcast areaCurrent: Poland
Former: Albania, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia and CIS, Ukraine, Turkey, MENA
NetworkWarner Bros. Discovery EMEA
HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerWarner Bros. Discovery
Sister channels
List
History
Launched17 September 2013; 11 years ago (2013-09-17) (Poland)
1 April 2016; 8 years ago (2016-04-01) (Middle East)
ReplacedDiscovery World
Closed5 January 2024; 11 months ago (2024-01-05) (EMEA)
Former namesDiscovery Turbo Xtra (2013–2016)

DTX (previously known as Discovery Turbo Xtra) is a television channel focused on programming about cars available in Poland and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA. It is a version of Discovery Turbo. A pan-regional feed was also available in most of EMEA region from 2015 until it ceased broadcasting in January 2024.[1]

Discovery Turbo Xtra Logo (2013-2016)

The channel was launched as Discovery Turbo Xtra to replace the European version of Discovery World, with the first launch in Poland on 17 September 2013.[2] The channel roll-out in 2015 in Albania and in 2016 in Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Baltics, Russia, CIS, Ukraine, Turkey and MENA. In the Middle East, it was launched on 1 April 2016 on beIN Network.[3] A few months later the network was rebranded worldwide as DTX.

On 9 March 2022, Discovery Inc. pulled their channels from the Russian market after the nation's invasion of Ukraine.[4]

DTX and Discovery Science ceased operations in all EMEA markets except Poland on 31 December 2023, with complete network shutdowns by January 2024.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Intrekking toestemming DTX – pan regional (12 omroepdiensten)" [Withdrawal of permission for DTX – pan regional (12 broadcasting services)] (in Dutch). Commissariaat voor de Media. 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  2. ^ wirtualnemedia (9 December 2019). "Koniec Discovery World, rusza Discovery Turbo Xtra. "Ma przyciągnąć młodych mężczyzn"".
  3. ^ beIN Partners With Discovery Communications To Launch Six New Channels In The Region
  4. ^ "WarnerMedia and Discovery join the stampede of businesses leaving Russia". CNN. 9 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Lietuvoje nebebus transliuojami "Discovery Science" ir DTX kanalai" [Discovery Science and DTX channels will no longer be broadcast in Lithuania]. delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). Delfi. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. ^ Ádám, Fekő (9 September 2023). "Hamarosan eltűnik két tévécsatorna a magyar kínálatból (Frissített!)" [Two TV channels will soon disappear from the Hungarian subscription]. Media1.
  7. ^ "Discovery Science и DTX прекратят вещание в Украине" [Discovery Science and DTX ceases broadcasting in Ukraine]. mediasat.info (in Russian). Mediasat. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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