Markíza (also known as Televízia Markíza) is a Slovakian television channel launched on August 31, 1996.[1] The channel was founded by a later politician Pavol Rusko, and is now part of the Central European Media Enterprises (CME). It also operates television channels Doma (since 2009), Dajto (since 2012), Markíza International (since 2016), Markíza KRIMI (since 2022) and Markíza Klasik (since 2024). In 2020, CME was bought out by Peter Kellner's investment group PPF. PPF is therefore the new owner of tv Markíza.

Markíza
CountrySlovakia
Transmitterscable, satellite, IPTV, DVB-T
HeadquartersZáhorská Bystrica, Bratislava
Programming
Language(s)Slovak
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerMarkíza – Slovakia, spol. s r.o. (CME, owned by PPF Group)
Sister channelsMarkíza Doma
Markíza Dajto
Markíza KRIMI
Markíza Klasik
Markíza International
History
Launched31 August 1996; 28 years ago (1996-08-31)
FounderPavol Rusko
Links
Websitemarkiza.sk
Availability
Terrestrial
DVB-TMUX 4 (HD) (Paid)
Streaming media
Archív MarkízaWatch live
(Slovak only)
VOYOWatch live
(Slovak only)

In addition to its news and local programs, TV Markíza has secured exclusive[citation needed] broadcast rights to a variety of popular American and European films and series produced by major international studios including Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Disney, NBCUniversal, and ViacomCBS.

The Markíza Plus free video archive offers popular series and programs for a limited period of time after they are broadcast, as well as a wide range of exclusive bonus content. TV Markíza's programming is also available through the Slovak streaming service Voyo, mobile applications and HbbTV.

The General Director of CME's operations in the Slovakia is Peter Gažík.[2]

Etymology

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The name of the channel, Markíza (Marquise), in the words of its director in 2008, evoked "freshness, glamour, prestige", which was seen as something "out of the ordinary".[3]

History

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"Markida is a daughter of the HZDS", said Emília Boldišová, who led the license drive, which refused to give a license to Pavol Rusko because he hid the co-owner from abroad, Sylvia Volzová. The committee in December 1994 issued a license to Markíza – Slovakia, Blatné, spol. s. r. o. which was awarded on 7 August 1995. According to Boldišoveá, thanks to the then president of the Slovak National Council Ivan Gašparovič, his assistent Ľuboš Jurík and Oľga Keltošová.[4][5]

Programming

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Shows

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Local series

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Sport events

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Television series

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Telenovelas broadcast in past

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Children series

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Periodical shows

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Title Format Timeslot
Na telo (Sunday)("To the Body") Political talkshow 13:00-13:50
Počasie
("Weather")
Weather news everyday; 20:05-20:20
Prvé Televízne noviny
("First TV news")
TV news weekdays; 17:00-17:25
Reflex documentary, Yellow journalism weekdays; 17:20-17:55
Smotánka (Saturday)("The Cream of Society") documentary, Yellow journalism 18:20-19:00
Športové noviny
("Sport news")
Sport news everyday; 20:20-20:30
Teleráno

("Tele-Morning")

Morning show weekdays; 06:00-08:30
Televízne noviny 12
("TV news at 12")
TV news weekdays; 12:00-12:10
Televízne noviny
("TV news")
TV news everyday; 19:00-20:05
Mimoriadne Televízne noviny("Special TV news") TV news special occasions

Notable television presenters

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  • Miroslava Almásy (2001–present)
  • Lukáš Adamec (2016, 2020)
  • Michal Arpáš (1996–1999)
  • Erika Barkolová (1999–2007)
  • Peter Batthyany (1996–1997)
  • Andrej Bičan (2016–present)
  • Kyla Cole (2003–2004)
  • Peter Čambor (1999–2014)
  • Daniel Dangl (2009–present)
  • Jozef Dúbravský (2003–2006)
  • Marianna Ďurianová (2001–2014, 2024-present)
  • Michal Ďuriš (1996–2003)
  • Ľudmila Farkašovská (2000–2003)
  • Karol Farkašovský (2007–2012)
  • Michal Farkašovský (2005–2008)
  • Peter Gecík (2003–2005)
  • Patrik Herman (1996–2022)
  • Jana Hospodárová (1996–present)
  • Ivan Janda (1996–2003)
  • Erika Judínyová (1998–2000, 2005–present)
  • Miriam Kalisová (2007–present)
  • Ľubomír Karásek (1999–2005)
  • Mário Klein (1996–2002)
  • Michal Kovačič (2008–2024)
  • Maroš Kramár (1996–present)
  • Branislav Kríž (1997–2003)
  • Jarmila Lajčáková-Hargašová (1996–2002)
  • Milan Lasica (1996–1999)
  • Iveta Malachovská (1996–2005)
  • Gregor Mareš (2004–2008)
  • Róbert Mikla (2005–2006)
  • Juraj Mokrý (2001–2012)
  • Danica Nejedlá (1998–present)
  • Martin Nikodým (1996–2007, 2017–present)
  • Daniela Nízlová (2002–2005)
  • Veronika Nízlová (2002–2005)
  • Petr Novotný (2001–2003)
  • Branislav Ondruš (1996–1999)
  • Aneta Parišková (1996–2006)
  • Mária Pietrová (2002–2003, 2012–present)
  • Magda Paveleková (1997–2001)
  • Martin Rausch (2006–2018)
  • Vladimír Repčík (1996–2006)
  • Viliam Rozboril (1996–2014)
  • Pavol Rusko (1996–2000)
  • Július Satinský (1996–1999)
  • Rastislav Sokol (2016–present)
  • Martina Šimkovičová (1998–2015)
  • Patrik Švajda (1997–present)
  • Zlatica Švajdová-Puškárová (1999–present)
  • Ján Tribula (1998–present)
  • Elena Vacvalová (1998–2008)
  • Andrea Vadkerti (1996–2001)
  • Peter Varinský (2007–present)
  • Lenka Vavrinčíková (2007–present)
  • Viktor Vincze (2013–present)
  • Adela Vinczeová (1998–present)
  • Jaroslav Zápala (2000–present)
  • Rastislav Žitný (2005–2008)

CME Content Academy

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In 2022 Markíza and TV Nova in cooperation with The Television Institute Brno, launched CME Content Academy. The scholarship program is funded by Central European Media Enterprises, to which both TV Nova and Markíza belong. Academy's two-year course is designed to provide participants with a grounding across various film-making disciplines, enabling students to become TV professionals.[6]

The practice is divided according to the production scheme of TV Nova and Markíza and takes place in Brno, Prague and Bratislava.

References

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  1. ^ "Markíza má 20 rokov. Zmenila mediálny trh aj politiku". medialne.trend.sk (in Slovak). 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  2. ^ "Slovakia | Central European Media Enterprises". www.cetv-net.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  3. ^ Toutes les télés du monde, Slovakia, ARTE France and Point du Jour, 2008
  4. ^ Robert Čulen (1999). Televízia Markíza: fakty, ktoré mali zostať utajené. Ottovo nakladelství. ISBN 8071812846.
  5. ^ Bárdy, Peter (31 May 2024). "Prečo je televízia Markíza taká dôležitá a prečo tomu možno nerozumejú jej majitelia" (in Slovak). Aktuality.sk. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  6. ^ "CME Content Academy". CME Content Academy. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
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