I.Sat
| Company type | Cable television network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | April 5, 1993 |
| Defunct | February 29, 2024 |
| Fate | Ceased operations |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
Area served | Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela) |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery International |
I.Sat—an abbreviation of the Spanish term Imagen Satelital—was an Argentine cable TV channel operated by Warner Bros. Discovery International, with its main offices situated in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The channel broadcast a diverse mix of films, television series, music programs, and various shows throughout Latin America.
Transmitted via the satellite Intelsat 21, I.Sat was accessible through cable networks in multiple countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
History
Prior to 2007, ownership of I.Sat belonged to Claxson Interactive Group Latin America & Iberia, a branch of the Venezuelan conglomerate Grupo Cisneros. In that year, Turner Broadcasting System took over I.Sat along with the channels Retro and Space. The network showcased themed programming segments such as "Primer Plano I.Sat," focusing on international films; "Cine Argentino Independiente," dedicated to independent Argentine cinema; "Asian Connection," featuring films from Asia; and "Cortos I-Sat," which presented short films.
In 2007, I.Sat broadened its offerings beyond continuous movie broadcasts to include series, documentaries, music content, and other entertainment formats. Among its notable shows were Little Britain, Raising Hope, and Misfits.
The Adult Swim programming block transitioned from Cartoon Network (Latin America) to I.Sat in 2007 but was discontinued in 2010 due to insufficient viewer numbers. It made a comeback from April 2015 until April 2020.
In December 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery declared that I.Sat would cease operations on February 29, 2024, alongside the shutdown of Glitz and the Latin American version of MuchMusic.
To mark the channel’s closure, a tribute event took place in Córdoba on its final broadcast day, celebrating its impact and reflecting on the changing dynamics of television content.
Logos
| 5.04.1993-16.12.1998 | 16.12.1998-1.12.2010 | 1.12.2010–29.02.2024 |
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Former programming blocks
- Cine Argentino Independiente: Showcased independent films from Argentina.
- Cortos I.Sat: Featured short film presentations.
- Cuentos de terror: Horror tales narrated by Alberto Laiseca.
- I.Films: Monthly film premieres.
- I.Series: Included series and reality television.
- Primer Plano I-Sat: Focused on international independent cinema.
- Adult Swim: Adult-themed animated series and anime; broadcast during 2007–2010 and again from 2015–2020.
- Asian Connection: Programming centered on Asian cinema.
- BritTV: British television programs sourced from BBC and Channel 4.
- Comedy Central: Comedy Central productions; ended in 2004.
- Cine Zeta: Films with negative critiques; discontinued in 2005.
- Furia Oriental: Anime and Asian film showcases.
- Sexorama: Softcore movie block; terminated in 2008.
External links
References
- Articles with short description
- Defunct television channels
- Cable television networks in Latin America
- Portuguese-language television stations in Brazil
- Spanish-language television stations
- Television channels and stations established in 1993
- Television channels and stations disestablished in 2024
- Television in Argentina
- Television stations in Argentina
- Warner Bros. Discovery Americas
- Warner Bros. Discovery networks