Banushen Television

Banushen Television (BTV) is an El Kadsreian free-to-air general entertainment, information and family television channel.

History
Banushen Television got its roots in 1979, when former Viva, Inc. CEO, Paul Friswell and former El TV Kadsre CEO Tara Matsushita of the Matsushita family formed Banushen Media Corporation after the Vlokozuian government acquired El TV Kadsre Television Network, which was at bankruptcy at the time in 1979.

Banushen Television opened transmission on October 30, 1981 at 8:30am with an authority announcement by Jules Durham followed by the introduction continuity with Paul Friswell and an extended 10-minute promo entitled This is Banushen Television.

During its first year, Banushen usually air news and documentaries.

BTV has been airing anime, cartoons, and pre-school shows since 1982 starting with Looney Tunes, Doreamon, etc.

In 1996, Banushen Television signed the partnership deal to El TV Kadsre Television Network right after El TV Kexit, which caused Banushen to strip its 15-year partnership deal with Viva, Inc.

In August 30, 2004, to preserving and preparation of digital television, BTV changed its aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9 widescreeen format, also the HD transmission was launched. Making the first El Kadsreian free-to-air TV channel to have widescreen format. Older 4:3 TV sets and boxes will have letterboxed screen in this channel.

News and information

 * BTV News (1981-present)
 * BTV News Inside (1998-present)
 * Right to Reply (1981-present)
 * Banushen Affair (1993-present)

Soap opera

 * The Beauty and the Beasts (1983-present)

Anime

 * Naruto (JP) (2003-present)

Animation

 * The Fairly OddParents (US) (2006-present) (Earlier seasons only)