ProSieben Maxx is a German free-to-air channel owned by

ProSiebenSat.1 ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (officially abbreviated as P7S1, formerly ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG) is a German mass media & digital company. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Dating and Commerce & Ventures. The company is listed on the Fran ...

. The channel started broadcasting on 3 September 2013 with the movie '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' at 8:15 p.m. On 30 July 2013 ProSieben Maxx received a

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broadcasting licence for the region of

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. On 13 August 2013 the channel started a test program on these frequencies and broadcast some program trailers. It is ProSiebenSat.1's sixth channel.

Programming

Prime time

The channel mainly targets male viewers aged between 30 and 59. Some series like ''Episodes'', ''Homeland'' and ''House of Cards'' are shown in the original English-language version with German

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. No payment is required needed the original versions. ProSieben Maxx also broadcasts some movies, mostly on Thursdays. These movies are repeated a few hours later, not in English but instead dubbed into German.

Daytime

On 26 June 2013, ProSieben Maxx announced that it would broadcast programmes for kids and teens during the day. Later in the evening, the channel broadcasts programmes for the channel's main

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. The CEO of ProSieben Maxx, René Carl, told the German

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''DWDL.de'', that they would cooperate with m4e Entertainment & Mainstream Media to show

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and

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up to eight to nine hours per day.

Animated series

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Bobobobs Bobobobs ( ) is a series of fictional children's stories created by Henk Zwart and Nerida Zwart. The Bobobobs consists of several illustrated books and comics, and an animation children's television series produced in 1988. The Bobobobs stories ...

'' (''Die Bobobobs'') (2013-2016) *''

Blue Exorcist is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kazue Kato. The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers he and his twin brother Yukio are the sons of Satan, born from a human woman, and he is the i ...

'' (2018–present) *''

Count Duckula ''Count Duckula'' is a British children's animated comedy horror television series created by British studio Cosgrove Hall Films and produced by Thames Television as a spin-off from '' Danger Mouse'', a series in which an early version of the ...

'' (''Graf Duckula'') (2013-2014) *''

Detective Conan ''Case Closed'', also known as , is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' since January 1994, with its cha ...

'' (2016–present) *''

Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The Dragon Ball (manga), initial manga, written and illustrated by Toriyama, was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1984 to 1995, with the 519 individual chapters colle ...

'' (2014-2015) *''

Dragon Ball Super is a Japanese manga series written by Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou. A sequel to Toriyama's original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, it follows the adventures of Goku and friends during the ten-year timeskip after the defeat of Maji ...

'' (2017–present) *''

Dragon Ball Z Kai ''Dragon Ball Z Kai'' (known in Japan as ) is a revised version of the anime series ''Dragon Ball Z'', produced in commemoration of its 20th anniversary. Produced by Toei Animation, the series was originally broadcast in Japan on Fuji TV from Ap ...

'' (2015–present) *'' Erased'' (2018–present) *''

Hamtaro ''Hamtaro'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga and storybook series created and illustrated by Ritsuko Kawai about a hamster. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan's "Second Grade" magazine in April 1997; more ''Hamtaro'' stor ...

'' (upcoming) *''

Hunter × Hunter ''Hunter × Hunter'' (stylized as ''HUNTER×HUNTER'' and pronounced "hunter hunter") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōn ...

'' (2018–present) *''

Inuyasha is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from November 1996 to June 2008, with its chapters collected in fifty-six '' ...

'' (2017–present) *'' Jackie Chan Adventures'' (2013-2015) *''

Justice League The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived b ...

'' ''(Die Liga der Gerechten)'' (2014) *'' K'' (2018–present) *'' Mad'' (upcoming) *''

Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...

'' (2013-2015, 2017–present) *'' Naruto: Shippuden'' (2013–present) *''

Ned's Newt ''Ned's Newt'' is an animated television series created by Andy Knight and Mike Burgess and is co-produced by Nelvana and German company TMO Film GmbH (later renamed as "TMO-Loonland Film GmbH" in seasons 2-3) in conjunction with Studio B Produc ...

'' ''(Immer Ärger mit Newton)'' (2013-2014) *'' Oggy and the Cockroaches'' (2013–present) *''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 1997, with its individual chap ...

'' (2013–present) *''

Pat & Mat ''Pat & Mat'' (Czech and Slovak: ''Pat a Mat'') is a Czechoslovak slapstick stop-motion animated series created by Lubomír Beneš and Vladimír Jiránek. The characters first appeared in the theatrically released short ''Kuťáci'' (''Tinkers ...

'' (2013-2014) *'' Pingu in the City'' (''Pingu in der Stadt'') (upcoming) *''

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'' (2013–2017) *'' Shin-Chan'' (2020) *'' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2014) *'' Storm Hawks'' (2013-2015) *''

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'' (2013) *'' The Cramp Twins'' ''(Die Cramp Twins - Die Zoff Zwillinge)'' (2013-2014) *''

The Three Friends and Jerry ''The Three Friends and Jerry'' ''( sv, De tre vännerna och Jerry)'' is a children's animated television series produced by Happy Life and TMO Film GmbH (Germany) in association with Nickelodeon UK and Nickelodeon Germany. The show was created b ...

'' ''(Drei Freunde... und Jerry)'' (2013-2014)

Entertainment

*''Big Bad BBQ Brawl'' ''(BBQ Fight Club)'' (2018–present) *''

Epic Meal Time ''Epic Meal Time'' is a Canadian YouTube cooking show known for creating extremely high-calorie meals, generally out of meat products (with particular emphasis on bacon) and including alcohol (especially Jack Daniel's). It debuted in Octobe ...

'' ''(Epic Meal Empire)'' (2017–present) *'' Man v. Food'' (2018–present) *'' Never Ever Do This at Home'' (2017–present) *'' Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week'' ''(Special Forces Bootcamp - Eine Woche in der Trainingshölle)'' (2016-2017) *''

What Went Down ''What Went Down'' is the fourth studio album by British rock band Foals, released on 28 August 2015 via Transgressive Records in the United Kingdom. The album is produced by James Ford, known for his work with Simian Mobile Disco, The Last ...

'' ''(World Wide Dummies - Krasse Clips aus dem Netz)'' (2016–present)

Series

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Alphas ''Alphas'' is an American superhero drama television series created by Zak Penn and Michael Karnow. It follows a group of people with superhuman abilities, known as "Alphas", as they work to prevent crimes committed by other Alphas. The series ...

'' (2015) *'' Are You There, Chelsea?'' (2014) *''

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'' (2014) *''Darüber… die Welt'' (2021) *''

Chuck Chuck is a masculine given name or a nickname for Charles or Charlie. It may refer to: People Arts and entertainment * Chuck Alaimo, American saxophonist, leader of the Chuck Alaimo Quartet * Chuck Barris (1929–2017), American TV producer * C ...

'' (2013-2014) *''

Episodes Episodes may refer to: * Episode An episode is a narrative unit within a larger dramatic work or documentary production, such as a series intended for radio, television or streaming consumption. The noun ''episode'' is derived from the Greek ...

'' (2013) *''

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'' ''(EUReKA - Die geheime Stadt)'' (2014–2018) *''

Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom originally conceived and created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show centers around the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their ch ...

'' (2013, 2016–present) *''

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'' (''Fringe – Grenzfälle des FBI'') (2013-2015) *''

Futurama ''Futurama'' is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series follows the adventures of the professional slacker Philip J. Fry, who is cryogenically preserved for 1000 years ...

'' (2013-2014, 2016–present) *'' Hard Knocks'' (2016–present) *''

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'' (2016–present) *''

Homeland A homeland is a place where a cultural, national, or racial identity has formed. The definition can also mean simply one's country of birth. When used as a proper noun, the Homeland, as well as its equivalents in other languages, often has ethn ...

'' (2013-2014) *''

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'' (2013-2016) *''

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' is an American sitcom created by Rob McElhenney and developed by McElhenney and Glenn Howerton that premiered on August 4, 2005 on FX and later FXX beginning with the ninth season in 2013. It stars Char ...

'' (2013-2014) *''

Joko gegen Klaas – Das Duell um die Welt Joko gegen Klaas – Das Duell um die Welt (English: Joko vs. Klaas – The Battle around the World) is a German reality series, broadcast on the German television network ProSieben ProSieben (, ''sieben'' is German for "seven"; often stylized ...

'' (2013) *''

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'' (2015, 2017–present) *'' Last Man Standing'' (2013-2014, 2016) *'' Minority Report'' (2016) *''

Northern Exposure ''Northern Exposure'' is an American Northern comedy-drama television series about the eccentric residents of a fictional small town in Alaska that ran on CBS from July 12, 1990, to July 26, 1995, with a total of 110 episodes. It received 57 ...

'' ''(Ausgerechnet Alaska)'' (2015) *'' Scrubs'' ''(Scrubs - Die Anfänger)'' (2014, 2016–present) *'' $#*! My Dad Says'' (2013, 2016) *'' Spy'' (2013) *''

Stargate Atlantis ''Stargate Atlantis'' (usually stylized in all caps and often abbreviated ''SGA'') is an adventure and military science fiction television series and part of MGM's ''Stargate'' franchise. The show was created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Coop ...

'' (2014-2016) *''

Stargate SG-1 ''Stargate SG-1'' (often stylized in all caps, or abbreviated ''SG-1'') is a military science fiction adventure television series within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's ''Stargate'' franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, ...

'' (2013-2016) *'' Terra Nova'' (2014-2015, 2017) *''

The 4400 ''The 4400'' (pronounced "the forty-four hundred") is a science fiction television series produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association with BSkyB, Renegade 83, and American Zoetrope for USA Network in the United States and Sky On ...

'' (''4400 – Die Rückkehrer'') (2015–present) *'' The Last Man on Earth'' (2017–present) *'' The Pacific'' (2014-2015) *''

The Shield ''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12, 2002, on FX in the United States, and concluded on November 25, 2008, after seven seasons. Known for its portrayal of corrupt pol ...

'' ''(The Shield - Gesetz der Gewalt)'' (2013-2014) *''

The Strain ''The Strain'' is a 2009 vampire horror novel by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. It is the first installment in ''The Strain Trilogy'', and was followed by '' The Fall'' (2010) and ''The Night Eternal'' (2011). Plot synopsis A Boeing 777 ...

'' (2017–present) *''

The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, ...

'' (''Die Simpsons'') (2019–present) *''

The Unit ''The Unit'' is an American action-drama television series created by David Mamet that aired on CBS from March 7, 2006, to May 10, 2009 with the total of four seasons and 69 episodes. The series focuses on a top-secret military unit modeled ...

'' ''(The Unit - Eine Frage der Ehre)'' (2013-2014) *''

Two and a Half Men ''Two and a Half Men'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS for twelve seasons from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. Originally starring Charlie Sheen in the lead role alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones, t ...

'' (2013–present) *''

Warehouse 13 ''Warehouse 13'' is an American science fiction television series that originally ran from July 7, 2009, to May 19, 2014, on the Syfy network, and was executive produced by Jack Kenny and David Simkins for Universal Cable Productions. Describ ...

'' (2015-2016, 2018–present)

Sports

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Licensed from

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(from 2020) * NFL (2 Games each Sunday incl. Playoffs and Super Bowl shared with Pro7) Licensed from Sky Sport * WWE **

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Availability

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: Digital via Astra 19,2° (12.545 MHz, transponder: 107, polarisation: horizontal, symbolrate: 22000 MS/s, FEC: 5/6) *

: Available in the region around Munich *

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: e.g. in the networks of

Kabel Deutschland Vodafone Kabel Deutschland GmbH is the largest cable television operator in Germany. Kabel Deutschland was subject to a hostile takeover bid by the British Vodafone Group in September 2013; the deal was approved in December 2013 and finalised on ...

, Unitymedia Kabel BW, Tele Columbus, Primacom,

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: Telekom Entertain and

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In the IPTV network, ''Telekom Entertain,'' the channel has also been available in

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since 20 September 2013. On 15 October 2013 ProSiebenMaxx started HDTV broadcasting in the network of Unitymedia. The CEO René Carl announced, that the intention is to start a HDTV channel on the HD+ platform. The channel is also available on analogue cable TV.

Audience share

Germany

References

External links

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