Halogen TV was an American

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and

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channel that aired feature-length films,

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s, and original reality programs that centered on making positive social changes and making the world a better place. In December 2012, Halogen, along with the Documentary Channel, was acquired by

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and re-branded as Pivot, a channel aimed at young adults between 18 and 34 years old. The combined channel debuted on August 1, 2013.Wake Up, Kids: Disruptive TV Is Here Via Participant Media’s Pivot Cabler
'' Variety'', March 27, 2013. Pivot ceased operations on October 31, 2016 folding the former Halogen TV channel space.

Programming

Former

* '' Angry Planet'' * ''Art Race'' * ''Behind the Label'' * ''Boardfree'' * '' Departures'' * '' Extreme Dreams'' * ''Fink'' * '' Food Jammers'' * ''Glutton for Punishment'' * '' Invisible Children'' * ''Jump Shipp'' (Original) * ''Noble Exchange'' (Original) * ''Penny Revolution'' * ''

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'' * ''Serve the City'' * ''Tainted Love'' (Original) * '' The Un-Road Trip''

References

External links

*{{Official website, http://www.halogentv.com/ Defunct television networks in the United States Television channels and stations established in 2009 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2013