Fox was an African/South African

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channel, launched in 2010 as the regional variant of the American broadcast network. The channel was a broad-based entertainment channel, unlike its sister channel FX, which restricted its output to older audiences.

History

Fox Entertainment (2010–2013)

The channel was launched on 1 May 2010 (along with Fox Retro, FX,

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, and the European version of

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) through

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. The network launched with an 18–35 demographic focus, airing mainly programming originated from the United States by the

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and FX, along with other acquired programming. At launch, the channel took part in the worldwide premiere of '' The Walking Dead'' and the "Zombie Invasion Event" promotion that led up to it. After the final episode of the first season of ''The Walking Dead'' aired, it re-aired a director's cut of the pilot without editing.

Fox (2013–2021)

The channel was simply rebranded to Fox on 9 April 2013, shortly after

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added the channel on

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. New series were added to the schedule, and it took a more broad-based 18–49 audience focus. In March 2019, all the

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channels were acquired by

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due to the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. On 1 October 2019, FNG networks, including Fox, were removed from

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due to failed

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negotiations, then returned on 24 February 2020 when the parties came to terms.

Closure

On 24 August 2021, it was announced that Fox would cease broadcasting in Africa on 1 October 2021, along with the

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and

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versions, in favour of most of its content shifting to

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, as it launches in the region in 18 May 2022.BusinessTech
Disney+ streaming service to launch in South Africa
13 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fox (Africa) Fox Channel Television networks Television in Africa Television channels and stations established in 2010 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2021 Television stations in South Africa 2010 establishments in South Africa 2021 disestablishments in Africa Defunct mass media in South Africa

History

Fox Entertainment (2010–2013)

Fox (2013–2021)

Closure

See also

References