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MCMtv[]
2002–2004 (pre-launch)[]
CStar was originally founded on June 20, 2002 as MCMtv. Upon its foundation, it was originally a TV production company.
Europe 2 TV[]
2004-2005 (prelaunch)[]
2005–2007[]
On October 17, 2005, MCMtv was reorganized under a television channel known as Europe 2 TV. Its name was taken from the radio network Europe 2.
Its identity was created by View. The idents centered around loudspeakers that were situated in odd places, such as on a tattooed man, a bicycle or a pair of sneakers.
Virgin 17[]
2008–2010[]
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In tandem with the rebrand of Europe 2 to Virgin Radio, Europe 2 TV relaunched as Virgin 17 at 00:00 CET on January 1, 2008.
The new identity was created by View.
Direct Star[]
2010–2012[]
In March 2010, Lagardère entered talks about selling Virgin 17 to Bolloré Media.[1] The deal was finalised in June. As a result of the change in ownership, Virgin 17 changed its name to Direct Star. The relaunch was scheduled for 19:00 CEST on September 1, 2010.
The logo for the relaunched channel was revealed on July 27, 2010. The new logo and graphics were created by Dream On.
D17[]
2012-2016[]
2012–January 2016[]
January–September 2016[]
CStar[]
2016–present[]
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