FOX8
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| FOX8 | |
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| Launched | October 23, 1995 |
| Owned by | Foxtel |
| Audience share | 1.2% timeshift 0.6% (April 2008, [1]) |
| Slogan | It's All Here |
| Replaced | Oh! (Optusvision) |
| Timeshift service | FOX8+2 |
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| Foxtel Digital | Channel 108 (timeshift ch 150) |
| Austar Digital | Channel 108 (timeshift ch 150) |
| Cable | |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 108 (timeshift ch 150) |
FOX8 is an Australian cable and satellite channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television's subscription platforms.
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[edit] History
The channel runs many programs produced by Fox and in fact was originally called "Fox" before adding the "8" to the title. The channel was found on channel 8 on Foxtel analogue and Austar standard and channel 108 on Foxtel Digital and Austar Digital. FOX8 is Foxtel's most popular subscription channel and peak channel. It is also News Corporation's peak Australian channel (similar to Sky One in the UK and FX in the USA). FOX8 is one of the very few channels to have been continuously broadcast since Foxtel's foundation in 1995.
FOX8+2 was introduced with the Foxtel and Austar Digital Services on Channel 150. This allows the viewing of the same programs on FOX8, but 2 hours later. One of the known advantages of this TimeShift Channel, is that Western Australian viewers can see this channel at the correct time in their state as advertised. FOX8 and Foxtel have a deal with Network Ten to receive their shows bought from the Fox Broadcasting Company (USA) television. Some shows like this include The Simpsons, Futurama, and The Simple Life. During the migration to the digital platform, Foxtel's Fox Kids (similar to the US version) channel was discontinued in 2004 and a selection of its programming was moved to FOX8 in the early mornings.
The channel rebranded significantly at the start of 2006, matching the American FOX channels logo with the addition of the 8 at the end. FOX8's overall graphics also changed in style. Shortly after the rebranding, the station received its first official website.[2] The website was relaunched in October, 2006 as a fuller visual experience showing extracts from the top shows.
[edit] Programming
[edit] Originally produced programming
- Love My Way (2004 - 2005)
- Australia's Next Top Model (2005 - present)
- Ra (2005- present)
- An Aussie Goes Barmy (2006)
- CD Live (2006)
- Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge (2006)
- Confidential (2007)
- Dangerous (2007)
- The Singing Office (2007)
- An Aussie Goes Bolly (2008)
- Runway to LA (2008)
[edit] Other programming
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[edit] Current schedule
All times are in Eastern Standard. Subtract 30 minutes for Central and 2 hours for Western.
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 10:00 PM | |
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| SUN | The Simpsons | My Wife and Kids | Less Than Perfect | Futurama | King of the Hill | The Simpsons | Family Guy | American Dad! | Bones |
| MON | Animation Domination (Features: King of the Hill, The Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy) |
8 Simple Rules | The King of Queens | K-Ville | The Unit | ||||
| TUE | Australia's Next Top Model | Gossip Girl | Standoff | ||||||
| WED | Unan1mous | Scare Tactics | Human Weapon | Most Shocking Moments | |||||
| THU | That '70s Show | The Contender: Muay Thai | Ice Road Truckers | ||||||
| FRI | Smallville | World's Wildest Police Videos | Fear Factor | ||||||
| SAT | The Simpsons | 7th Heaven | Las Vegas | Police Ten 7 | USA SWAT | Police Patrol | TNA Impact | ||
Note: The above represents FOX8's usual primetime schedule. It does not reflect one-off events and program starting times may vary from those shown. For up-to-date information, see the Foxtel website and find the TV guide link. (link).
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