The Fox Series Channel, or simply Fox, was a Middle Eastern version of the American Fox Channel. It launched as a free-to-air channel in 2006 as Sky TV. It was rebranded as Fox Series in 2008.[1] The channel was relaunched as Star Series on March 1, 2024.[2]
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| Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Fox International Channels (News Corporation) |
| History | |
| Launched | 24 January 2006 |
| Closed | March 1, 2024 |
| Replaced by | Star Series |
| Former names | Sky TV (2006–2008) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Background
editThe channel began broadcasting as a Middle Eastern version of Sky TV in 2006. In 2008 the channel was renamed as Fox Series, and in 2011 was replaced by Middle Eastern version of Fox with the channel continues to broadcast from cable and satellite. The channel began broadcasting in 2011 on-screen as simply Fox. On November 4, 2015, the channel started to broadcast exclusively in HD and became encrypted due to its move to satellite television provider beIN. On March 1, 2024, the Middle Eastern version of Fox was replaced by Star Series.[3]
References
edit- ^ Writer, Staff (2008-12-01). "Fox introduces TV series channel in the Middle East - eb247 - Companies And Markets - Media - Emirates24|7". www.emirates247.com. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Fox branded channels to undergo rebranding in MENA region". www.broadcastprome.com.
- ^ "Fox branded channels to undergo rebranding in MENA region". www.broadcastprome.com.
External links
edit- Official website
- Fox Series homepage