Rogers Media recently announced its plans to launch a new premium specialty channel FXX – FXX joins FX Canada in delivering acclaimed original scripted programming.
According to an official press release, the new channel will mirror its US counterpart and will be available on free preview via select distributors until June 30th. “With the tremendous success of FX Canada over the last two years, extending the brand with the launch of FXX is a natural progression for Rogers Media as we continue to deliver unmatched, exceptional, and exclusive programming to our audiences across the country,” said Scott Moore, President of Broadcast at Rogers Media. “Our strong partnership with FX Networks has allowed us to broadcast world-class content to our Canadian audiences through FX Canada, and we are proud to further strengthen this relationship with FXX.”
Targeting the adult 18-34 demo, FXX is the destination for non-traditional content that is irreverent, witty, and subversive with hit comedies such as “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The League,” “Wilfred,” “Legit,” and “Ali G: Rezurection” from Sacha Baron Cohen, featuring new content and previously unseen episodes of “Da Ali G Show.” Among the original series debuting on the channel are “Chozen,” an animated comedy from the creators of “Eastbound & Down,” which follows a white rapper looking for redemption following a prison sentence; and Canadian-filmed “Fargo,” based on the Coen Brothers’ Oscar®-winning crime drama of the same name, which chronicles an all-new “true crime” story and stars Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton.
FXX will launch in Canada on April 1st.
