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'''Tokki Network''' (often called '''Tokki Network Channel''' to avoid confusion with the [[Tokki]] broadcast network; abbreviated '''TNC''') is a Sierran multinational commercial cable and satellite company owned by [[Tokki Television]], a division of [[Tokki Media Holdings]]. It is essentially a national feed of Tokki, the flagship property of Tokki Television.
'''Tokki Network''' (often called '''Tokki Network Channel''' to avoid confusion with the [[Tokki]] broadcast network; abbreviated '''TNC''') is a Sierran multinational commercial cable and satellite company owned by [[Tokki Television]], a division of [[Tokki Media Holdings]]. Tokki Network was launched on July 21, 1989, as Tokki's first foray into pay television. Initially just an outlet for Tokki's archive of television and licensed shows (as well as one original production), TNC today focuses on original programming, including adult animation and a children's programming block, supplementing it's lineup with Tokki re-runs and acquired programming from other producers across the Pacific. TNC's success inspired several other Tokki pay channels, including [[Tokki Business]], [[Tokki Music]], and [[Tokki 24]]. TNC is based in [[Tokki Center]] in [[Providencia, Gold Coast|Providencia]], [[Gold Coast]], sharing many facilities with the larger network.


Tokki Network was launched on July 21, 1989, as Tokki's first foray into pay television. Initially just an outlet for Tokki's archive of Television shows, TNC today focuses on original programming, including adult animation and a children's programming block, supplementing it's lineup with Tokki re-runs and acquired programming from other producers across the Pacific. TNC's success inspired several other Tokki pay channels, including [[Tokki Business]], [[Tokki Music]], and [[Tokki 24]]. TNC is based in [[Tokki Center]] in [[Providencia, Gold Coast|Providencia]], [[Gold Coast]], sharing many facilities with the larger network.
== History ==
 
===Background ===
For more than 50 years, Tokki had served as one of the big names in broadcasting. Launching as a radio network in 1930, Tokki would soon enter the television market, where it would rise to become a major force in the [[Kingdom of Sierra]]. With the rise of cable came the rise of cable networks, with their own unique programming. Tokki had been interested in this new avenue for broadcasting for a couple of years, with many stations being added to cable systems. It wasn't until 1987 that Tokki began discussing a cable only channel. Tentatively titled ''Tokki Channel'', it would have been an archive of Tokki's networked programming.
 
Tokki Network's initial lineup began with the following programs:
*''{{W|Mobile Suit Gundam}}'' (Japan, [[Asahi National Network]], English dub by [[ITC Entertainment]])<!--Did get syndicated in the Kingdom, but not a major success, though the movie trilogy was dubbed and released-->
*''{{W|Kamen Rider (1971 TV series)|Kamen Rider}}'' (Japan, ANN, English sub)<!--First appearance of the show on Sierra Television-->
*''{{W|Daemyeong}}'' (Korea, [[Korean Broadcasting System]], English sub)<!--A historical drama -->
* ''[[Captain Sierra (Television series)|Captain Sierra]]'' (Sierra, [[Sierran Broadcasting Company]]/[[Tokki]])<!--Has it's own subpage-->
*''Miura Anjin: English Samurai'' (Sierra, Tokki)<!--Something like the 1980 Shogun miniseries-->
*''Year of the Rabbit: Dae-sung's Journey'' (Sierra, TNC original)<!--Docudrama about the foundation of Tokki-->
*''Record of the Three Kingdoms'' (Hong Kong, TVB, English sub)<!--Romance of the Three Kingdoms-->


== History ==
==Programming==
Tokki Network airs a variety of programming originating from across the pacific. These include dramas, comedies, and animation. Original programs currently seen on TNC include:


== Programming ==
===Children's programming===
[[File:Tokki Network Kids.svg|thumb|left|143x143px|Tokki Network Kids]]
[[Tokki Network Kids]] is the network's children's block. Based off of parent network [[Tokki Kids]], TNK targets a slightly older demographic.
==Availability==


== Availability ==
==Related services==


== Related services ==
=== Tokki ===


== International broadcasts ==
==International broadcasts==


== See also ==
==See also==
{{Tokki Media Holdings}}
{{Tokki Media Holdings}}
{{Television in Sierra}}
{{Television in Sierra}}
[[Category:Tokki]]
[[Category:Tokki]]
[[Category:Tokki Television networks]]
[[Category:Tokki Television networks]]
[[Category:Television networks in Sierra]]
[[Category:Television networks in the Kingdom of Sierra]]
[[Category:Entertainment companies based in the Gold Coast]]
[[Category:Entertainment companies based in the Gold Coast]]
[[Category:Sierran companies established in 1989]]
[[Category:Sierran companies established in 1989]]
[[Category:1989 establishments in the Gold Coast]]
[[Category:1989 establishments in the Gold Coast]]

Latest revision as of 17:59, 25 October 2024

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Tokki Network (Channel)
Country  Kingdom of Sierra
Broadcast area Western Anglo-America
Headquarters Tokki Center, Providencia, Gold Coast
Programming
Language(s) English
Korean
Japanese
Chinese
Ownership
Owner Tokki Television
History
Links
Website www.tnc.com
Availability

Tokki Network (often called Tokki Network Channel to avoid confusion with the Tokki broadcast network; abbreviated TNC) is a Sierran multinational commercial cable and satellite company owned by Tokki Television, a division of Tokki Media Holdings. Tokki Network was launched on July 21, 1989, as Tokki's first foray into pay television. Initially just an outlet for Tokki's archive of television and licensed shows (as well as one original production), TNC today focuses on original programming, including adult animation and a children's programming block, supplementing it's lineup with Tokki re-runs and acquired programming from other producers across the Pacific. TNC's success inspired several other Tokki pay channels, including Tokki Business, Tokki Music, and Tokki 24. TNC is based in Tokki Center in Providencia, Gold Coast, sharing many facilities with the larger network.

History

Background

For more than 50 years, Tokki had served as one of the big names in broadcasting. Launching as a radio network in 1930, Tokki would soon enter the television market, where it would rise to become a major force in the Kingdom of Sierra. With the rise of cable came the rise of cable networks, with their own unique programming. Tokki had been interested in this new avenue for broadcasting for a couple of years, with many stations being added to cable systems. It wasn't until 1987 that Tokki began discussing a cable only channel. Tentatively titled Tokki Channel, it would have been an archive of Tokki's networked programming.

Tokki Network's initial lineup began with the following programs:

Programming

Tokki Network airs a variety of programming originating from across the pacific. These include dramas, comedies, and animation. Original programs currently seen on TNC include:

Children's programming

Tokki Network Kids

Tokki Network Kids is the network's children's block. Based off of parent network Tokki Kids, TNK targets a slightly older demographic.

Availability

Related services

Tokki

International broadcasts

See also

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