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FX (international)

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FX Networks International
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision broadcasting
Area served
International (Baltics, CIS, Canada, Greece, Latin America, Poland, Turkey)
ProductsTelevision channels (FX, FX Life, FXX, FX Comedy)
ParentWalt Disney Company (Disney Entertainment)

FX represents a global television channel brand that originated from the American cable network FX, classified as either standard or premium. This channel is managed by FX Networks, which operates under the Disney Entertainment division of the Walt Disney Company.

Baltics and CIS

  • FX, previously known as Fox Crime and Fox, is a Russian-language channel that commenced broadcasting on March 5, 2008. It stopped airing in Russia and Belarus on October 1, 2022, where it was succeeded by Kineko in Russia; however, it continues to operate across the CIS and Baltic territories. In Estonia, cable providers offer a localized version featuring regional advertising. The channel underwent rebranding to FX on January 24, 2024.

Canada

On August 6, 2011, Rogers Sports & Media obtained a license from FX Networks to introduce FX Canada as a subscription-based television channel. The channel launched on November 1, 2011, showcasing original FX series, U.S.-acquired programming, Canadian-produced content, and sports events to comply with Canadian content regulations—mandating 15% Canadian programming in the first year and increasing to 25% by the third year.

On May 18, 2018, Remstar Media Group secured licensing rights for a French-language FX-branded programming block on the channel Max.

Greece

  • FX debuted on November 30, 2009. It was renamed Fox on October 1, 2012, before reverting back to FX on March 15, 2023. Concurrently, Fox Life was rebranded as FX Life.

Latin America

  • FX Networks Latin America operates the channel FX.

Poland

  • Announced on June 29, 2023, the Polish channels Fox and Fox Comedy will be replaced by FX and FX Comedy, respectively, starting November 7, 2023.

Turkey

  • FX launched in Turkey on April 14, 2008. It is accessible via the D-Smart digital platform as well as through Teledünya and Tivibu services.

Baltics and CIS

Canada

Greece

Poland

Asia

In 2008, Fox Networks Group Asia in partnership with Star TV launched FX Asia with four distinct feeds: an international version alongside national channels tailored for South Korea, Philippines, and Japan. This service ceased operations on October 1, 2021. Its programming transitioned to the Star hub on Disney+ in Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and to Disney+ Hotstar across Southeast Asia.

Australia

  • The Australian version of FX began broadcasting on February 26, 2012. It discontinued operations on Foxtel as of February 28, 2018, with its shows migrating to Fox Showcase.

India

  • The Indian iteration of FX operated between 2010 and 2017.

Italy

  • Launched on May 22, 2006, the Italian FX channel ceased broadcasting on July 1, 2011 due to insufficient audience numbers.

Latin America

  • FX Networks Latin America featured FXM, which discontinued its broadcast on April 1, 2022.

Brazil

  • The FX channel debuted in Brazil on May 1, 2005. It ceased operations on March 1, 2025, due to elevated operational expenses, a decline in pay-TV viewership, and the overall challenges facing the Brazilian pay-TV market.

Middle East

  • Initially launched as a free-to-air channel alongside other Fox-branded networks, FX later became encrypted under the beIN network. The channel was discontinued on December 1, 2022, concurrently with Fox Family Movies and Fox Crime.

Portugal

  • FX began broadcasting in Portugal in 2005 and was renamed Fox Comedy in November 2015.

South Africa

  • FX was included in the StarSat satellite pay-TV lineup starting May 1, 2010. It was terminated on October 3, 2016, and replaced by Fox Life, following the closure of Fox Crime on September 30, 2016.

UK and Ireland

  • FX launched on January 12, 2004. It underwent rebranding to Fox in 2013 and ultimately closed on July 1, 2021, with the majority of its programming shifting to the Star hub on Disney+.

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