FX Movie Channel

Television channel

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FX Movie Channel (FXM) is an American pay television channel owned by The Walt Disney Company through its FX Networks subsidiary. The channel primarily airs movies from the 20th Century Studios library, which includes films from 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and other affiliated studios.

History

FX Movie Channel was launched on October 31, 1994, as fXM: Movies from Fox. The channel was initially focused on airing classic films from the 20th Century Fox library. In 2000, the channel was rebranded as Fox Movie Channel and began to include more contemporary films in its programming.

In 2014, the channel underwent another rebranding to become FX Movie Channel (FXM), aligning it more closely with its sister channels FX and FXX. This rebranding also included a shift in programming to feature a mix of classic and contemporary films, as well as limited commercial interruptions.

Programming

FX Movie Channel's programming primarily consists of films from the 20th Century Studios library. The channel airs a variety of genres, including drama, comedy, action, thriller, and science fiction films. FXM also occasionally features themed movie marathons and special programming blocks.

Sister Channels

FX Movie Channel is part of the FX Networks family, which includes:

• FX - Known for its original programming, including series such as American Horror Story and Fargo.
• FXX - Focuses on comedy series and films, including original series like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
• Fox Sports Networks - A group of regional sports networks.

Ownership

FX Movie Channel is owned by The Walt Disney Company, which acquired the channel as part of its purchase of 21st Century Fox in 2019. The acquisition included a wide range of assets, including the FX Networks group and the 20th Century Studios film library.

See Also

• FX (TV channel)
• FXX
• Fox Sports Networks
• The Walt Disney Company
• 20th Century Studios

External Links

• [Official website]