FX (Latin American TV channel)
| Company type | Pay television network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | May 1, 2005 |
| Headquarters | Latin America |
Area served | Latin America |
| Products | Television programming |
| Parent | The Walt Disney Company Latin America |
FX is a Latin American pay television network aimed at young adult and mature viewers, serving as a counterpart to Fox Life (later renamed Star Life, now discontinued), which primarily targeted a female demographic. The channel commenced operations on May 1, 2005.
History
The channel FX started its transmissions on May 1, 2005, promoting itself with the tagline Lo que el hombre ve (translated as what men watch), initially reaching an audience of 5 million households through distribution deals in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. During 2006 and 2007, FX developed the original reality series La Chica FX.
In July 2007, Fox introduced its adult animation segment titled No molestar! (in Spanish) / Não perturbe! (in Portuguese), which showcased shows such as Family Guy, American Dad!, and God, the Devil and Bob. This block was later incorporated into FX but was discontinued in 2011.
FX rolled out its high-definition (HD) broadcast feed throughout Latin America in January 2012.
On November 27, 2020, Disney revealed plans to rebrand Fox channels across Latin America under the Star brand starting February 22, 2021. However, FX alongside National Geographic, FXM, Cinecanal, and Fox Sports channels remained unchanged by this transition.
From April to May 2021, Fox's adult animated series were moved exclusively to the STAR+ streaming platform. Since then, FX has concentrated on delivering films, series, and assorted programming.
On December 2, 2024, The Walt Disney Company announced that FX would discontinue its Brazilian operations by February 28, 2025, along with most sister networks except ESPN. The channel will continue broadcasting in Hispanic America. The shutdown in Brazil took place at 7 a.m. on March 1 following the airing of the movie Breaking In.
Programming
Primetime
- American Horror Story
- The Americans
- Baywatch
- Better Off Ted
- Blind Date
- Blind Justice
- Bones (also shown on Star Channel)
- The Bridge
- Brotherhood
- Burn Notice
- The Chicago Code
- Crusoe
- Dexter
- Dollhouse
- The Good Guys
- Homeland
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- The League
- Life on Mars US
- The Loop
- Magic City
- Masters of Horror
- Nip/Tuck
- The Office (dubbed; subtitled version aired on i.Sat)
- Prison Break
- ReGenesis
- Reno 911!
- The Riches
- Saved
- Sons of Anarchy
- Spartacus: Blood and Sand
- Stargate Atlantis
- Stargate SG-1
- The Strain
- Terriers
- Tyrant
- The Unit
- The Walking Dead
- Wilfred
- The Man Show
- Penn & Teller
- Playboyz
- Private Stars
- Sin Cities
- Costa Del Sex
- Emma's A-Z of American Sex
- Family Business
- G String Divas
- I Dream of Jodie
- Ben and Kate
- Car Crazy
- Car Cruzin'
- Crisis
- Dads
- Gadgets, Gadgets, Gadgets
- Gang Related
- Graceland
- How To Blow A Billion
- Innov8
- Innovaciones Tecnologicas
- Man's Work
- My Name Is Earl
- Transit
- Ultimate Gambler
- The X-Files
Sports / Sports Entertainment
- European Poker Tour
- High Stakes Poker
- NXT
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Ultimate Poker Babes
- Ultimate Poker Challenge
Animation
* Brickleberry * City Hunters * The Cleveland Show * Family Guy * Free for All * God, the Devil and Bob * The Wrong Coast * Kung Faux * King of the Hill * Napoleon Dynamite * Neighbors from Hell * The Simpsons * Sit Down, Shut Up
Speed Channel Block
* Pinks * Truck Universe * Two Guys Garage
Original Programming
* La chica FX * La chica FX 2