Fox Latin America
| Fox Latin America | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | October 15, 1993 |
| Owned by | Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) |
| Picture format |
480i (SD) 1080i (HD) |
| Slogan |
Spanish: Lo mejor, primero en Fox. Portuguese: O melhor, primeiro na Fox. ("The best, first on Fox.", adapted from the Fox international slogan, "Fox: The Best. First.") |
| Language |
Spanish/Portuguese English (SAP) |
| Broadcast area | Latin America countries |
| Headquarters |
 Argentina Brazil Colombia Dominican Republic Panama Uruguay |
| Sister channel(s) | National Geographic Channel, FOX Life, BabyTV, FX, Fox Sports |
| Website | canalfox.com |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Directv Latin America | channel 202 |
| Dish México | channel 202 |
| SKY México | channel 201; 1201 (HD) |
| Cable | |
| CBM | channel 15 |
| CBM Digital |
channel 205 channel 90.205 |
Fox Latin America is the Latin American version of the American channel FOX. It was launched on October 15, 1993. The channel is mainly oriented towards family audiences, unlike its sister channel FX. Though it is a Portuguese and Spanish-language channel, the shows are referred to by their original names (except for The Simpsons).
The channel took part in the worldwide premiere of The Walking Dead on November 1, 2010 and the Zombie Invasion Event promotion that led up to it. After the final episode of the first season of The Walking Dead aired, Fox released the uncensored version of the first episode.
In December 2010, the channel started using the RTC ratings (Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía) in Mexico. At about the same time, Fox (and its sister networks) started using the Brazilian content rating system on its feed for that country.
In November 2012, Fox including its sister channels were removed in various cable providers such as Cablevision Monterrey, and Cablemas [1] due contract issues. The problem with Cablevision was fixed one day later.
Programming
Mega Weekend Fox
Mega Weekend Fox (stylized as Mega WKND FOX) is a weekend block in which the most popular series of Fox Latin America are aired such as The Simpsons, Glee (dubbed in Spanish), followed by a movie.
¡No Molestar!
¡No Molestar!/Não Pertube !! (Do Not Disturb!) is a prime time block that started airing in 2005. It airs reruns of Futurama and The Simpsons. The block replaced "Domingo Animado" (Animated Sunday). Commonly, three to four episodes of The Simpsons and one episode of Futurama are aired. The block is mainly focused on teenagers and adults. The block is slightly based on the formula of Animation Domination, although some shows like Bob's Burgers and Family Guy air in FX Latin America's ¡No Molestar! block.
In 2006, to celebrate its 1st anniversary, it launched an internet competition, to vote on the most crazy video, created by the viewers. In the same year its name was changed temporarily to ¡No Molestar! Mundial to celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In 2007, the block was included in their sister network, FX.
Cine Fox
Cine Fox (stylized CineFOX) is a block that is aired every day. It features movies, such as direct to video movies.
Movies included from companies like:
Sister channels
Through the commercial success, new channels associated with FOX have been released:
- Canal FX: The channel is a counterpart of the flagship FX channel, many shows which were broadcast on Canal Fox have been moved to FX, such as Prison Break and Bones (the latter remaining on FOX in Brazil). The channel is mainly orientated to male audiences.
- MundoFox Latin America: In programming are displayed Brazilians soap operas as Brazil Avenue and novels from other countries of Latin America.
- Fox Life Latin America: The channel is orientated mainly to female audiences.
- NatGeo Latin America
- Fox Sports Latin America
- Baby TV
References
- ↑ "Quiero Fox". Fox International Channels. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-02-28.