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NOW is a Turkish free-to-air television channel owned by The Walt Disney Company EMEA. It began broadcasting on February 24, 2007, under the name Fox, and rebranded to NOW on February 12, 2024, following Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox.

History and Ownership

Originally launched as TGRT (Türkiye Gazetesi Radyo Televizyonu) on April 23, 1993, by İhlas Holding, the channel underwent several ownership changes. In 2006, News Corporation acquired TGRT, rebranding it as Fox on February 24, 2007. Following Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox, the channel rebranded to NOW on February 12, 2024.

Programming

NOW offers a diverse range of programming, including:

• Dramas and Series: Popular Turkish series such as “Hudutsuz Sevda” (Endless Love), “Leyla: Hayat… Aşk… Adalet…” (Leyla: Life… Love… Justice…), and “Kızıl Goncalar” (Red Carnations) are featured.
• News: The channel provides comprehensive news coverage with programs like “Selçuk Tepeli ile NOW Ana Haber” (NOW Main News with Selçuk Tepeli) and “Ozan Gündoğdu ile NOW Ana Haber Hafta Sonu” (NOW Main News Weekend with Ozan Gündoğdu).
• Talk Shows and Documentaries: Shows like “Fatih Savaş ile Sabah Sohbetleri” (Morning Conversations with Fatih Savaş) and “Kamera Arkası” (Behind the Scenes) offer insights into various topics.
• Lifestyle and Cooking: Programs such as “Memet Özer ile Mutfakta” (In the Kitchen with Memet Özer) and “Çağla ile Yeni Bir Gün” (A New Day with Çağla) focus on culinary arts and lifestyle topics.

Broadcasting and Accessibility

NOW broadcasts in 16:9 aspect ratio with 1080i HDTV resolution. It is available nationwide through various platforms, including terrestrial television, cable, and satellite services. Viewers can also access NOW’s content online via its official website.

Conclusion

NOW has established itself as a prominent television channel in Turkey, offering a wide array of programming that caters to diverse audience interests. Its evolution from TGRT to Fox, and finally to NOW, reflects its adaptability and commitment to providing quality entertainment and information to Turkish viewers.