Need some help, I can’t stream movies anymore. When I click on the movie, it does this.
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Presumably these pay-per-view Disney movies will still be available to buy and/or rent on Fetch, Google Play, Apple, Microsoft, PlayStation and YouTube.
Fox Sports 4K as a stand alone channel launching on 7 November
Just letting you guys know, Foxtel have backtracked a bit from their position they told me yesterday. They now tell me the contract for Disney and Disney Jnr channels is set to expire at the end of summer next year. Negotiations are continuing to keep the two channels on Foxtel.
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Foxtel has picked up five documentaries from distributor DRG, including A Royal Tour of the 20th Century and Dynasties: The Families that Changed the World.
SUMMER FEST
“Your hottest summer of entertainment”
Summer has arrived early with Foxtel today launching Summer Fest – a massive line-up of the hottest entertainment featuring the world’s best live sport, drama, movies and shows all in the one place.
Headlining Foxtel’s Summer Fest campaign is a huge slate of new and exclusive dramas including the star-studded Watchmen (Oct 21), based on one of most the iconic graphic novels of all time; Catherine the Great (Nov 3), starring Oscar winner Helen Mirren as one of the world’s most infamous monarchs; as well as the highly anticipated series His Dark Materials (Nov 5) based on author Philip Pullman’s award-winning trilogy of the same name.
Also in November is the epic three-part drama series War of the Worlds (Nov 7), the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ seminal tale; new courtroom drama All Rise (Nov 12); and the chilling new crime drama Prodigal Son (Nov 13) starring Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright, a gifted criminal psychologist and son of the notorious serial killer “The Surgeon” (Michael Sheen).
December will see the premiere of Foxtel Original series Upright (Dec 1), written by and starring critically acclaimed musician, comedian, actor, writer and director Tim Minchin; as well as FX’s spine-tingling new adaptation of A Christmas Carol starring Australian actor Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge.
It wouldn’t be a Summer Fest without cricket, and Foxtel will be bringing viewers the biggest and best line-up of cricket ever offered in the one place and also selected matches available in Ultra HD. Catch all the action from the T20, Test Cricket, KFC BBL, the One Day International Series, and Women’s Cricket. Other sporting events to watch out for include the continuing coverage of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, which is also available in Ultra HD; the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 this weekend; the best in Australian Football with The Hyundai A-League kicking off this Friday, the Westfield W-League, and the FFA Cup; NBA/NBL Basketball; Formula 1 and Moto GP.
This Summer, Foxtel brings the cinema experience home with ad break free and On Demand movies across 11 dedicated HD channels including a new Ultra HD 4K channel, and over 1000 movies available to stream on demand. Launching November 7, Foxtel Movies Ultra HD includes this year’s blockbuster hits Aquaman and Bumblebee , and titles including MI: Ghost Protocol , Saving Private Ryan , and movies from the wizarding world with all eight Harry Potter movies and the two Fantastic Beasts movies.
Other shows set to entertain viewers as part of Foxtel’s Summer Fest campaign include the third season of the hugely popular Outback Opal Hunters (Oct 17), brand new local reality series The Veronicas: Blood Is For Life (Nov); hilarious new Aussie series Road to Riches (Nov 12) with host Lucas Callaghan; and Discovery’s long-running, annual Shark Week (Dec 5) – seven days of terrifying, shark-infested programming.
SUMMER FEST HIGHLIGHTS
OCTOBER 10-13: SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000
October is the biggest month of motorsport in Australia and it all starts with the mecca – Bathurst. Defending champion Craig Lowndes is back on the mountain and will team up with Jamie Whincup. This year’s runaway championship leader Scott McLaughlin has never won a Bathurst before but nothing is guaranteed on the most challenging circuit on the calendar. Watch all the action unfold from Thursday, October 10 on a FOX SPORTS dedicated Bathurst channel LIVE, ad-break free during racing and in HD on FOX SPORTS 506.
OCTOBER 11: 2019/20 HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE SEASON
Australia’s premier football competition returns on Friday, October 11 for its 15th instalment. The season’s opening round set to kick off with a band starting with a showdown between Adelaide United and reigning champions Sydney FC on Friday night at 7.30pm. On Saturday, AAMI Park lights up for a blockbuster Melbourne derby when Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City go head-to-head. The opening round concludes on Sunday with Wellington Phoenix hosting the league’s newcomers Western United FC in their first A-League game at 4.00pm, before reigning premiers Perth Glory take on Robbie Fowler’s Brisbane Roar. FOX SPORTS expert panel of commentators headed by the voice of football in Australia Simon Hill and Brenton Speed will be joined in commentary by Socceroos greats Mark Bosnich, Robbie Slater, Archie Thompson and football legend Andy Harper. Watch every match of the 2019/20 Hyundai A- League season LIVE, ad-break free during play and in HD on FOX SPORTS 505.
OCTOBER 17: OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS S3
The treasure hunt is back on as crews of resilient, opal-hungry miners put everything on the line to unearth a fortune in some of Australia’s harshest and remote landscapes. A mission not for the faint-hearted, this season of Outback Opal Hunters has a major shake up with a new- look line up of crews. While there are some familiar faces in the mix, we meet some new miners that well and truly have opal fever. The series is at the forefront of this unique industry where the stakes are very real, as crews risk it all in their pursuit for these precious stones. From Lightning Ridge (NSW), Opalton (QLD) and Laverton (WA), the new season brings new locations into the fold; Mintabie (SA), White Cliffs (NSW) and Grawin (NSW). Pushing their bodies and bank accounts to the limit, these crews tunnel through the dangerous underground shafts, battle relentless heat, face deadly snakes and spiders – prepared to pay the ultimate price, hunting the ultimate reward: a fortune in opal.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on Discovery
OCTOBER 18-19: DOWNER RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 9’S
Twelve nations will descend on Bankwest Stadium competing to claim the inaugural Downer Rugby League World Cup 9’s title. Teams from the Pacific Islands, Europe and the Middle East with join Australia and New Zealand playing 28 games over the course of two days. The tournament will feature Australia, New Zealand, England, Papua New Guinea, Tonja, Fiji, Samoa, Wales, Lebanon, Cook Islands and the United States. Watch all 28 games of the Downer Rugby League World Cup 9’s LIVE and EXCLUSIVE and in HD on FOX LEAGUE, and in 4K Ultra HD on Foxtel 4K (Channel 444).
OCTOBER 19-20: RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™ QUARTER-FINALS
The biggest prize in world rugby is on the line of the 2019 Rugby World Cup when the Quarter- Finals gets underway of October 19 and 20. The only place to see every game and every nation
of the 2019 Rugby World Cup LIVE, ad-break free during play and on two dedicated 24-hour channels on FOX SPORTS 503 and RWC 4K Ultra HD (Channel 499).
OCTOBER 21: WATCHMEN
Featuring a star-studded cast including Oscar winners Regina King, Jeremy Irons and Louis Gosset Jr. and celebrated actors Frances Fisher and Don Johnson, Watchmen is based on one of most the iconic graphic novels of all time and is set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws. Written and executive produced by Damon Lindelof ( Lost, The Leftovers ) and directed by Nicole Kassell ( Westworld, The Leftovers ), the 10-part series embraces the nostalgia of the original ground-breaking graphic novel of the same name, while setting out to break new ground of its own. Nine Inch Nails musicians Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have created the original music for the series. Watchmen is based on the graphic novel co-created and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and published by DC.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX SHOWCASE
OCTOBER 25-27: AUSTRALIAN MOTOGP
MotoGP comes down under! It’s Phillip Island’s turn to host the best riders from around the globe. Alma Pramac Racing’s Jack Miller will have the home crowd behind him as he attempts to become the first Aussie MotoGP rider to win here since Casey Stoner in 2012. Watch every practice, qualifying session and race LIVE, with no-ad breaks during racing on FOX SPORTS 506.
OCTOBER 26-27: RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™ SEMI-FINALS
The final four teams go head-to-head at Yokohama for their spot into the Rugby World Cup Final as they bid to claim the William Webb Ellis trophy. The only place to see every game and every nation of the 2019 Rugby World Cup LIVE, ad-break free during play and on two dedicated 24-hour channels on FOX SPORTS 503 and RWC 4K Ultra HD (Channel 499).
OCTOBER 27-30: T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES v SRI LANKA
Australia’s summer cricket campaign gets underway on home soil against Sri Lanka with a bang with three T20 international matches. Fans can expect to see the biggest hitters and the best bowlers slug it out when the patience of Test Cricket is removed and the likes of Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and Darcy Short go all-out attack on the international stage that provided the platform for current star batsmen David Warner to feature in all forms. Every ball is LIVE and ad- break free during play on FOX CRICKET.
NOVEMBER 2: RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™ FINAL
The biggest prize is world rugby – the William Webb Ellis trophy – is there for the taking on November 2 when the culmination of the Rugby World Cup Japan hits its crescendo. After six weeks of the world’s best teams battling it out, two teams will have the chance to write their name in history. The Final will be broadcast LIVE and in HD with no ad-breaks during play on FOX SPORTS 503 and on RWC 4K Ultra HD (Channel 499).
NOVEMBER 3: CATHERINE THE GREAT
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren stars as the tumultuous monarch and politician who ruled the Russian empire and transformed its place in the world in the 18th century. The four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine’s reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin (Jason Clarke) that helped shape the future of Russian politics. Amid scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, Catherine develops a unique and devoted relationship with Potemkin as they overcome their adversaries and serve as architects of modern-day Russia. Catherine the Great also features a stellar supporting cast including Richard Roxburgh as Catherine’s lover, Grigory Orlov, Joseph Quinn as Catherine’s son, Prince Paul, Gina McKee as the empress’s close friend and confidante, Countess Bruce and Rory Kinnear as Catherine’s long-time advisor, Ivanovich Panin.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX SHOWCASE
NOVEMBER 3-8: GILLETTE T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES: AUSTRALIA v PAKISTAN
The summer of cricket heats up with the lethal bowling attach of Pakistan coming to take on Australia on home turf. After sitting out last Summer, Steve Smith and David Warner will be back on the international stage and in front of home support for the first time since their suspensions, a pleasing sight for all Australia cricket fans. Coach Justin Langer will be quick to remind his men of the lessons handed out by Pakistan in Dubai just over 12 months ago and the Aussies will be more than ready to return the favour on home soil. Every ball is LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX CRICKET.
NOVEMBER 5: HIS DARK MATERIALS
Based on author Philip Pullman’s award-winning trilogy of the same name, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, the series has been picked up for two seasons and features a stunning ensemble cast lead by Ruth Wilson (Golden Globe winner for The Affair ), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Tony winner for the musical Hamilton ) and James McAvoy (Golden Globe nominee for Atonement ). The first 8-episode season follows Lyra (Dafne Keen), a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, which leads to a quest in understanding a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. Keen is joined by McAvoy as Lyra’s Uncle Asriel; Wilson as socialite Mrs Coulter; and Miranda as the adventurer Lee Scoresby. Jack Thorne ( Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ) has adapted the novels for television, with the first two episodes directed by Oscar-winner Tom Hooper ( The King’s Speech ).
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX SHOWCASE
NOVEMBER 7: WAR OF THE WORLDS
This epic three-part drama series is the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ seminal tale – the first alien invasion story in literature. Set in Edwardian England, the series follows George (Rafe Spall) and his partner Amy (Eleanor Tomlinson) as they attempt to defy society and start a life together. Rupert Graves stars as Frederick, George’s elder brother, and Robert Carlyle plays Ogilvy, an astronomer and scientist. The series tells their story as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX ONE
NOVEMBER 12: ROAD TO RICHES
Road to Riches is a fun, fascinating, and often hilarious new Aussie series putting much needed cash back into the pockets of ordinary Australians. According to research every house in Australia has at least $5000 worth of stuff that could be liquidated for cold hard cash. Our host, Lucas Callaghan ( Aussie Pickers ), knows the trash from the treasure. In each episode Lucas will hunt through the homes, sheds, garages, spare rooms, and attics of everyday Australians. Using his vast knowledge of the industry, Lucas finds the right restorers, auctioneers and specialists to maximise the value of the hidden treasures, generating the best profits for their owners and teaching us the tricks of the trade as we go.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on A&E
NOVEMBER 12: ALL RISE
All Rise is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Among them is newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick), a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be. Greg Spottiswood, Len Goldstein and Emmy Award-winner Michael M. Robvin are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX ONE
NOVEMBER 13: PRODIGAL SON
This chilling new crime drama centres on Malcolm Bright (Tom Payne), whose father, Dr. Martin Whitly (Michael Sheen), is the infamous serial killer known as “The Surgeon”. Malcolm was responsible as a child for enabling the police to arrest his father, and has not (of his own volition) seen his father in ten years. Now a profiler, formerly with the FBI (until he was fired) and currently working with the New York City Police Department, Malcolm is forced to confront his father after a copycat serial killer uses Dr. Whitly’s methods of killing.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX ONE
DECEMBER 1: UPRIGHT
Written by and starring critically acclaimed musician, comedian, actor, writer and director Tim Minchin, Upright is a new Foxtel Original series. When family outcast Lucky Flynn (Minchin) learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the rogue teenager Meg (Milly Alcock). Together they forge an unlikely friendship, as they embark on a road- trip adventure across the Nullarbor Plain in a race against time.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX SHOWCASE
DECEMBER 5: SHARK WEEK
This 24/7 takeover is loaded with compelling documentaries that explore these magnificent, mysterious and misunderstood creatures; sounding the alarm on the threats our ocean’s greatest predators face by humans and the environment and highlighting recent developments in shark science. This week of megalodon proportions features shark stories from around the world and Australia including Shark of the Badlands , Legend of Deep Blue , Laws of Jaws: Dangerous , Water & Sharkwrecked: Crash Landing (both featuring Australian Paul de Gelder), Isle of Jaws: Blood Brothers , The Sharks of Headstone Hell , Great White Kill Zone: Guadalupe and more.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on Discovery
NOVEMBER: THE VERONICAS – BLOOD IS FOR LIFE
The Veronicas: Blood Is For Life will give audiences an all access pass to the raw and honest reality of Jess and Lisa Origliasso living life in the spotlight as one of Australia’s biggest music exports. Australian pop-royalty ‘The Veronicas’ didn’t talk for an entire year. The normally super- close sister’s relationship fell apart across tabloids and social media with rumour and speculation rife. Now they’ve left their lives in LA to come back to Australia and rekindle the band that made them famous and more importantly to heal their relationship as sisters.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on MTV
DECEMBER 8: REBEL WOMEN’S BIG BASH LEAGUE FINAL
With packed out crowds and thrilling on-field action, the finals of the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League will deliver drama like no other in December with players from the World No.1 Australian women’s team featuring in the biggest games of the season.
DECEMBER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Guy Pearce stars in the spine-tingling new adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Peaky Blinders scribe Steven Knight. Pearce stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the star-studded mini-series that also includes Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past. This radical retelling of the holiday classic starts with a Victorian performance of the Charles Dickens tale before diving into the imagination of one of the children in the audience, taking the story to a darker fantasy realm. Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX SHOWCASE
DECEMBER 12-16: DOMAIN TEST SERIES: FIRST TEST: AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND
The scene of the most dramatic Test match last Summer, Optus Stadium, will play host to our
most dramatic rivals, New Zealand, in a three-test series starting December 12. Playing host of the most lethal wicket in Australian cricket, batsmen will be on their toes throughout with variable bounce causing headaches over the five-day match. The Black Caps got one over us making the World Cup Final in England and now it is time to return the favour on home soil. Legendary New Zealand cricket commentator Ian Smith joins the FOX CRICKET commentary team alongside Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha and Shane Warne. Every ball is LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX CRICKET.
DECEMBER 16: SIMPSONS 30th ANNIVERSARY STUNT
From December 16th, FOX8 will celebrate 30 years of The Simpsons , the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, with a 24 hour - 21 day marathon. The marathon will kick off with the series’ first episode ’ Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’ , first aired on December 17 1989, and will include all episodes up to the S29 finale.
Watch on FOX8
DECEMBER 17: KFC BIG BASH LEAGUE
The Big Bash is back with a bang from December 17 with a wild weather forecast of on-field action at the Gabba when the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder bring the competition to life. A flurry of fixtures will take place following opening night in Brisbane with a game every day leading up to Christmas Day, then a Boxing Day like no other when coverage of the Test Match v New Zealand is followed by Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers in Perth. Rounding out the year with a cricket celebration like no other with the traditional New Year’s Eve fixture between Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Thunder bringing fireworks on and off the field as we welcome the New Year.
DECEMBER 26-30: DOMAIN TEST SERIES: SECOND TEST: AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND
One of the hallmark days in Australian sport, Boxing Day, from the home of Australian cricket – the Melbourne Cricket Ground. A true Aussie tradition, the Boxing Day Test in 2019 will have round the clock pre and post-match coverage including BBL games following Days 1 and 2 with the best cricket commentary team there is with Adam Gilchrist, Shane Warne, Mike Hussey, Isa Guha, Mark Waugh, Ian Smith, Mark Howard, Kerry O’Keeffe and Michael Vaughan. Whether you’re watching on the lounge, in the pool, around the barbie or at the beach, the only place to watch every ball LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX CRICKET.
DECEMBER: MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS S3 – Express from the US
In an action-packed Season 3, the Runaways frantically search for their captured friends Chase Stein, Gert Yorkes, and Karolina Dean. The kids go head to head with an unstoppable enemy who has targeted Leslie — or more accurately, the child she’s carrying. Nico Minoru draws them all into a dark realm where its ruler Morgan le Fay, played by Elizabeth Hurley, is much more nefarious than anyone the kids have yet to face. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, the new season stars Elizabeth Hurley, Rhenzy Felix and Lyrica Okano.
Stream on Foxtel or watch on FOX8
We all know what Sifon will be watching during the Christmas and New Year period!
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Foxtel has bought Big Rig Warriors, History Erased, Island of Bryan and Home to Win.
The removal of Disney XD from foxtel was the first step however
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Foxtel really are going all out to remove externally owned and branded entertainment channels for generic and internally owned channels.
New Foxtel Experience updates commence for iQ3
Foxtel today confirmed the recently released New Foxtel Experience has completed its roll out to
iQ4 set top boxes and updates to the first 50,000 iQ3 set top boxes will commence tonight with all
iQ3 updates anticipated to be completed by mid-November.The New Foxtel Experience provides customers with iQ3 and iQ4 set top boxes a completely redesigned
user experience bringing together the best of TV and on demand, all in one place.Initial feedback from iQ4 customers has been very positive with users reporting the New Foxtel
Experience has made finding their favourite content and discovering new content much easier. They
are also welcoming the opportunity to stream seamlessly the on demand content included in their
Foxtel plan and alongside Netflix1 shows, all in one place.Foxtel Chief Strategy and Product Officer Alice Mascia said: “The New Foxtel Experience has opened
up an incredible new way for our customers to enjoy the best entertainment. We’re excited to now
be underway with iQ3 installations and upgrades so even more Australians can experience Foxtel like
never before.“By the time iQ3 updates are completed in November, more than 1.1 million of our advanced set top
boxes in Australian homes will have been updated allowing customers to enjoy Australia’s
best TV and on demand all in one place, including Foxtel’s 16,000 hours of on demand
programming.“With the completion of the iQ3 updates in November, we will be adding more apps to the New Foxtel
Experience with ABC iView and the SBS On Demand reinforcing Foxtel as the home of the world’s best
content.”Foxtel customers do not need to do anything to activate the New Foxtel Experience. Software updates
will occur automatically through their Foxtel connection. The New Foxtel Experience on iQ3 is
available immediately for new customers having commenced with installations occurring from
Thursday, 10 October.
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Despite that unclear headline, and unless I’ve missed something, only Disney Movies channel has been confirmed to close, with Foxtel still negotiating for Disney Channel and Disney Jnr to remain, as told here.
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Only if they Include an HD Feed of the Main Channel.
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Who’s Experiencing Troubles Getting a Whole Episode of DC Programming on Fox 8 to Watch Back like i am right now, Today i’ve Watched Supergirl with the First 15 Minutes Missing and Tonight during a Doom Patrol, Only 40 Minutes was Taped instead of the Usual 75 Minutes.
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Foxtel has acquired several factuals from distributor Keshet International at MIPCOM, including Around the World by Train, Trucking Hell and Casualty 24/7.
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Foxtel to launch four exclusive new FOX-branded entertainment channels
Foxtel is revolutionising its entertainment offering with four new and exclusive FOX-branded channels – FOX ONE, FOX FUNNY, FOX H!TS and FOX CRIME – launching on air on November 7 with a huge line-up of content including new dramas and comedies and the world’s favourite shows. All in one place and only on Foxtel.
These new channels will join Foxtel’s existing FOX-branded entertainment channels – FOX SHOWCASE, FOX8 and FOX CLASSICS – ensuring customers all the best TV and On Demand, all in one place.
Brian Walsh , Foxtel’s Executive Director of Television, said: “These new channels are part of an exciting revitalisation of Foxtel’s entertainment offering, bringing an exclusive powerhouse of FOX entertainment brands to our subscribers. The four new channels, alongside the existing FOX-branded channels, are an unbeatable destination for the best range of premium TV.
“We know our customers enjoy a wide range of television from favourite dramas to classics, and the latest from around the world, as well as a mix of great comedies. The new FOX-branded channels will bring a diverse range of content that is aimed to ensure the best entertainment experience for our customers.
“These additional channels join a refreshed Foxtel Movies offering including a new family movie channel, Foxtel Movies Kids, and Australia’s first dedicated 4K Ultra HD movie channel.”
FOX ONE will be home to the world’s most addictive and entertaining dramas, and will launch on November 7 with the explosive mini-series War of the Worlds . Airing over two epic nights (Nov 7 & 8) and available to stream On Demand, this latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ seminal tale is set in Edwardian England and follows George (Rafe Spall) and his partner Amy (Eleanor Tomlinson) as they attempt to defy society and start a life together, while swerving the ongoing chaos of an alien invasion.
Also premiering on FOX ONE in November are two of the hottest new series from the US – All Rise and The Prodigal Son . All Rise (Nov 12) is a CBS courtroom drama that looks inside the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of judges, prosecutors and public defenders as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process.
Prodigal Son (Nov 13) is a FOX crime drama starring Tom Payne as Malcolm Bright, a gifted criminal psychologist who uses his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, a serial killer father (Martin Sheen) still looking to bond with his prodigal son, and his own constantly evolving neuroses.
Returning favourites coming to FOX ONE include Magnum, P.I. S2 (Nov 10), Chicago Fire S8 (Nov 14) and S.W.A.T. S3 (Nov 17), as well as Strike Back S8 , Burden of Truth S2 , Blue Bloods , Sex & The City , The Mentalist , Hawaii Five-O and House.
FOX ONE will also be home to the long-running and hugely popular TV soaps Days of Our Lives , The Young & The Restless and Shortland Street , previously housed on Arena.
FOX FUNNY is the place to go for comedies and sitcoms that can be watched time and time again. The channel will celebrate world class comedies of the noughties and now, including The Big Bang Theory , Modern Family , The Office , Two and a Half Men , How I Met Your Mother and My Name Is Earl .
FOX CRIME is the ultimate destination for thrills, mystery and murder. It’s arresting TV for lovers of crime and suspense enjoyed from the safety of their own homes. Key programs appearing on FOX CRIME include CSI , CSI Miami , CSI NY , NCIS , NCIS Los Angeles , NCIS New Orleans , Bones , Cold Case , Criminal Minds and Without a Trace .
FOX H!TS will feature iconic comedies from the 80s and 90s such as Friends , Will and Grace , Frasier, The Nanny , Everybody Loves Raymond and Seinfeld.
These four new channels will complement Foxtel’s existing FOX-branded channels – FOX SHOWCASE, FOX8 and FOX CLASSICS.
FOX SHOWCASE continues to deliver the world’s most ground-breaking stories, from cutting edge international and original dramas to must-see special events. A huge upcoming line-up includes Catherine the Great (Nov 3), His Dark Materials (Nov 5), Britannia S3 (Nov 12), Ray Donovan S7 (Nov 24), Upright (Dec 1) and Mrs Fletcher (Dec 8).
FOX8 , Foxtel’s flagship entertainment destination, features all the hugely popular DC Universe series including Batwoman , Supergirl , The Flash and Doom Patrol , alongside animation favourites The Simpsons , Family Guy and American Dad and reality series American Idol and America’s Got Talent .
FOX CLASSICS celebrates the greatest film and television of all time, with Saturday Night at the Movies with Graeme Blundell as well as classic American television and British comedy including MASH* , Keeping Up Appearances , Jeopardy! and Hogan’s Heroes.
“We are proudly the home of FOX in Australia,” said Brian Walsh “and this exceptional channel collection will boast some of the best television of all time.”
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