Ciné 12

Ciné TV
CountryMauritius
HeadquartersMauritius, Moka
Programming
Picture format576i (SDTV 16:9, 4:3),
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMauritius Broadcasting Corporation
Sister channelsMBC 1
MBC 2
MBC 3
BTV
MBC Sat
YSTV
Senn Kreol
Kids Channel
Bhojpuri Channel
History
Launched19 February 2008
Closed3 April 2023
Former namesMovie Channel (2008-2011)
Ciné 12 (2011-2020)
Links
Websitehttp://www.mbcradio.tv/mbc/cine12

Ciné 12 was a television channel, owned by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation, the national state broadcaster. Launched in 2008, Ciné 12 used to broadcast French and English TV shows and films.

On 19 February 2008, MBC launched two new thematic channels, Sports Channel, and Movie Channel.

On 12 September 2011, Ciné 12 replaced Movie Channel. On 12 November 2020, Ciné 12 was rebranded as Ciné TV.

On 3 April 2023, MBC channels were rebranded and reorganized as part of its digital transformation with at least 4 HD channels, and MBC 1 had a refocus on series and movies, while Ciné 12 was replaced by MBC 5 which is dedicated to children and documentary.