Zee Café Explained

Zee Café
Owner:Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Headquarters:Mumbai
Country:India
Language:English
Picture Format:1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Former Names:Zee English (2000-2005)
Sister Channels:See list of channels owned by ZEEL
Area:Indian subcontinent
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Zee Café is an Indian pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel mainly syndicates popular American and British television shows to appeal to the English-speaking population of India.

History

Zee English was launched in the Indian subcontinent on 15 March 2000, as competition to Star World. Initially free-to-air, the channel was later encrypted as part of the Zee pay-television bouquet.[1] The launch came when Zee TV started opting for digital signals to provide better signal clarity. It launched alongside Zee Movies; ZEEL had signed agreements with MGM, Pearson, Fremantle, Carlton and Passport International.[2]

The channel underwent a rebranding on 28 March 2005 and was renamed as Zee Café, along with a new logo and promotion deals.[3]

The channel's high-definition feed was launched on 23 September 2015, for a bench test in limited markets and nationwide on 21 November 2015.[4]

International distribution

Zee Café launched on Sky in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 15 July 2010. The channel originally served as the Zee's network hybrid channel, used to broadcast shows from a number of its existing channels in India.[5]

On 11 September 2012, it was repositioned as a classics channel, airing re-runs of old Zee TV programming, covering cookery, dramas, horror and mythology. At the same time the channel became free-to-air.[6]

On 10 June 2013, Zee Café UK was replaced by Zee Lamhe, another free-to-air classics channel from Zee.[7]

Programming

Current programming

Anime

Drama

Reality

Science Fiction

Sitcom

Sports

Superheroes

Former programming

Comedy-Drama

Drama

Reality/other

Science Fiction

Sitcoms

Documentary

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zee English and Movies launched.
  2. "Zee embraces Hollywood", Africa Film & TV Magazine, nº. 26, August-October 2000
  3. Web site: 28 March 2005. Zee dons a New Look.
  4. Web site: 20 November 2015. Zee Café to launch Zee Café-HD.
  5. Web site: ZEE Cafe launches on Sky Digital EPG. BizAsia. 15 July 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100817211904/http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2010/07/zee_cafe_launch.php. 17 August 2010.
  6. Web site: ZEE Cafe set to reposition as classics channel. BizAsia. 6 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Lamhe replaces ZEE Cafe in UK. BizAsia. 10 June 2013.
  8. Web site: Desk . MTI News . 2022-08-12 . Zee Café brings Heroes of Café with Blade and Ironman for Marvel Anime Fans . 2022-09-18 . MTI News . en-US.
  9. Web site: Desk . MTI News . 2022-08-12 . Zee Café brings Heroes of Café with Blade and Ironman for Marvel Anime Fans . 2022-09-18 . MTI News . en-US.
  10. Web site: Zee Café makes the Anime fever high with Marvel Anime: Wolverine .
  11. Web site: Zee Café takes the anime fever a notch higher with Valkyria Chronicles . 2022-09-18 . www.adgully.com . en-US.
  12. Web site: 9 January 2020. Zee Café launches weeknights block 'Greatest of All Time'. Indian Television.
  13. Web site: 24 June 2020. Watch as the lines between science and religion begin to blur with 'Evil' Premiering on Zee Cafe. Zee News.
  14. Web site: 13 April 2020. This April, Zee Café encourages viewers to gear up for 'The Good Fight'. TellyChakkar.
  15. Web site: 24 July 2019. Zee Café launches the third season of BBC First with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The Economic Times.
  16. Web site: 27 May 2020. Zee Cafe airs the thrilling mystery 'Nancy Drew'. Zee News.
  17. Web site: 23 September 2019. Watch BBC First drama 'Our Girl' on Zee Café. Adgully.
  18. Web site: 17 April 2019. American Idol is now playing in India exclusively on Zee Café. Adgully.
  19. Web site: 18 February 2020. ZEE Cafe announces 'Love Island UK S3'. Adgully.
  20. Web site: 8 April 2020. ZEEL English cluster launches #WeStayInCoronaStaysOut campaign. Television Post.
  21. Web site: 24 December 2019. Zee Café brings BattleBots Season 3 with Breakfast To Bed Binge. Indian Television.
  22. Web site: This Lockdown, Zee Café Recreates The Fun Times at College with 'Community'. Indian Television.
  23. Web site: 9 October 2019. Zee Café brings in the festive cheer, premiering new shows and latest seasons with two new content blocks - 'Along with the US' and 'Hollywood on Café'. live. Indian Television.
  24. Web site: 13 March 2019. When Dwayne Johnson got goosebumps. Outlook.
  25. Web site: 5 July 2013. A new prequel to Sex and the Pity!. Hindustan Times.
  26. Web site: Hart of Dixie (2011). TVWish.
  27. Web site: 17 January 2011. Zee Cafe launches new show 'Make It or Break It'. live.
  28. Web site: 1 July 2015. Zee Cafe brings you a royal parade of shows this July. Adgully.
  29. Web site: No Tomorrow. TVWish.
  30. Web site: Togetherness. TVWish.
  31. Web site: Ugly Betty. TVWish.
  32. Web site: Agent X. TVWish.
  33. Web site: American Crime. TVWish.
  34. Web site: The Arrangement. dead. https://archive.today/20200718062037/https://tvwiz.in/app/app/channelProgram/0/42410685/OnTV?cprogid=64648788. 18 July 2020. 18 July 2020.
  35. Web site: Book Adaptations- The Assets. TVWish.
  36. Web site: Beyond (2018). TVWish.
  37. Web site: 6 April 2011. Zee Cafe showcases new show, 'Body of Proof.
  38. Web site: Eye Candy (2015). TVWish.
  39. Web site: Famous in Love (2017). TVWish.
  40. Web site: 8 March 2016. 'The Following' Season 4 premieres on 8 March only on Zee Cafe. Adgully.
  41. Web site: 22 August 2017. 'From Darkness' to air on 23 August at 10 PM only on Zee Café. Adgully.
  42. Web site: 14 October 2005. Zee Cafe brings in New seasons. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718133319/https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/oct/oct150.htm. 18 July 2020. Indian Television.
  43. Web site: 22 May 2014. Zee Café is all set to captivate viewers with The Good Wife. TellyChakkar.
  44. Web site: 20 June 2016. Zee Café brings viewers 'Gotham' starting from 23 June. Indian Television.
  45. Web site: 16 April 2012. Supernatural show Haven faces a Lockdown on Zee Cafe. Adgully.
  46. Web site: Marvel's Inhumans (2017). TVWish.
  47. Web site: The Kettering Incident (2016). TVWish.
  48. Web site: 3 November 2004. Zee Cafe to kickback with 'Best Comedy and Drama' Tag. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718132358/https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/nov/nov28.htm. 18 July 2020. Indian Television.
  49. Web site: 6 August 2019. Zee Café kicks off third season of 'BBC First' block. Television Post.
  50. Web site: 8 July 2013. Zee Café beefs up prime time with 'Lost' series. exchange4media.
  51. Web site: 13 March 2015. The suavest crime solver 'The Mentalist' is back on Zee Café!. The Times of India.
  52. Web site: Murder in the First. TVWish.
  53. Web site: New Blood. TVWish.
  54. Web site: 6 November 2014. Zee Cafe brings The Originals first time in India. Adgully.
  55. Web site: 9 May 2006. Zee Cafe presents new reality show 'The Cut'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718134829/https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/may/may102.htm. 18 July 2020. Indian Television.
  56. Web site: 7 July 2020. Zee Cafe brings 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' this July. Zee News.
  57. Web site: 4 February 2015. Sit back and watch as Zee Café spoils you for options this February. The Times of India.
  58. Web site: 17 September 2019. Witness the cut-throat rivalry between two media houses with 'Press'. Adgully.
  59. Web site: 12 February 2016. Non-stop entertainment this Valentine's week only on Zee Cafe. Adgully.
  60. Web site: 2 February 2012. ZEE CAFE KICKS OFF 'RAISING THE BAR' ON 4 FEB. Indian Television.
  61. Web site: Recovery Road. TVWish.
  62. Web site: 9 May 2014. Zee Cafe to woo viewers with fact, fiction and fantasy. Indian Television.
  63. Web site: 26 September 2011. Get High on Zee Cafe this October.
  64. Web site: 11 February 2012. Zee Cafe raises its entertainment ante with new show, ROOKIE BLUE. Adgully.
  65. Web site: 16 October 2018. Marvel's Runaways. TVWish.
  66. Web site: 13 April 2016. 'Rush Hour' Television Reboot premieres on Zee Café and Zee Café HD. The Times of India.
  67. Web site: 26 December 2018. 16 Shows you can't miss this Christmas season Zee Café's got you covered this winter with an extensive binge line-up. live. Indian Television.
  68. Web site: 17 October 2018. Zee Café to premiere five mini-series in its 'Hollywood on Café' content block. Television Post.
  69. Web site: Still Star-Crossed (2017). TVWish.
  70. Web site: Time After Time. TVWish.
  71. Web site: Training Day. TVWish.
  72. Web site: 4 April 2015. Sip on some coolers as Zee Café brings you the best entertainment getaway this April!. The Times of India.
  73. Web site: 24 October 2017. British drama brand, BBC First, consistently performs on Zee Café. Adgully.
  74. Web site: Wisdom of the Crowd (2017). TVWish.
  75. Web site: 26 July 2018. Zee Cafe brings back BBC First with 12 shows. live. Best Media Info.
  76. Web site: 13 October 2017. Zee Cafe's new Rated 'H' shows to captivate millennials. Indian Television.
  77. Web site: 21 August 2009. ZEE CAFE KICKS OFF 'AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS'. live. Indian Television.
  78. Web site: Candid Camera (2014).
  79. Web site: Celebrity Family Feud. TVWish.
  80. Web site: Celebrity Name Game (2014). TVWish.
  81. Web site: Drop the Mic. TVWish.
  82. Web site: 19 September 2013. Zee Cafe sets the social media space abuzz with 'The EllenDegeneres show'. Adgully.
  83. Web site: Family Food Fight (2017). TVWish.
  84. Web site: The Gong Show (1980). TVWish.
  85. Web site: Got to Dance (2009). TVWish.
  86. Web site: Just for Laugh Gags. TVWish.
  87. Web site: Live at the Apollo (2015). TVWish.
  88. Web site: 14 November 2005. Zee Cafe is in a full revamp mode. live. Indian Television.
  89. Web site: Splatalot (2011). TVWish.
  90. Web site: 28 September 2007. Zee Café brings in 11 current US season shows to India. live. exchange4media.
  91. Web site: 7 July 2017. Top 20 Funniest Promo. YouTube.
  92. Web site: The Toy Box (2014). TVWish.
  93. Web site: 27 November 2013. Zee Cafe has a vibrant show line-up this December. Indian Television.
  94. Web site: Wheel of Fortune (2002). TVWish.
  95. Web site: 9 January 2014. Zee Café bolsters line-up with 3 of America's biggest reality shows. Best Media Info.
  96. Web site: Colony. TVWish.
  97. Web site: The Whispers. TVWish.
  98. Web site: 29 May 2012. English medium. live. Hindustan Times.
  99. Web site: American Housewife. TVWish.
  100. Web site: 3 May 2019. 'Everybody Loves Raymond' comes to Zee Café this World Laughter Day. exchange4media.
  101. Web site: Zee Cafe goes Glocal. live. 2 July 2005.
  102. Web site: The Great Indoors (2016). TVWish.
  103. Web site: 15 June 2020. Zee Café brings the ultimate sitcom of the 60s - 'I Dream of Jeannie'. Adgully.
  104. Web site: 10 July 2006. Zee Café to launch comedy 'Joey' on 12 July. live. Indian Television.
  105. Web site: The King of Queens (1998).
  106. Web site: Kevin from Work (2015). TVWish.
  107. Web site: 8 January 2016. Zee Café content line-up for January 2016. Indian Television.
  108. Web site: 2 November 2015. Zee Cafe ushers in the festivities, with three brand new shows, this November. Adgully.
  109. Web site: Mixology (2014). TVWish.
  110. Web site: 30 December 2019. Zee Café's 'Breakfast To Bed Binge' to air 'The Odd Couple' on 31 Dec. Indian Television.
  111. Web site: 17 October 2016. All Eyes on New: Zee Cafe unveils new brand positioning. Indian Television.
  112. Web site: Rules of Engagement (2007). TVWish.
  113. Web site: 16 May 2020. Watch Seinfeld This May Only on Zee Café. Adgully.
  114. Web site: Trial and Error. TVWish.
  115. Web site: 5 April 2018. This April, Zee Café has 'All Eyes on New' with a spectacular line-up of shows. Adgully.

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