Binge (TV channel) explained

Binge
Launch Date:5 October 2016
Closed Date:7 November 2019
Owner:Foxtel
Country:Australia
Language:English
Replaced:SoHo
Replaced By:Fox One
Binge (streaming service)
Sister Channels:Foxtel Networks channels
Online Serv 1:Foxtel Go
Online Chan 1:Channel 119

Binge (stylized as Binge.) was an Australian 24-hour pay television channel available on the Foxtel platform. Originally scheduled to launch on 1 October 2016,[1] the channel instead launched on 5 October 2016. The channel, similar to sister channel BoxSets, broadcast multiple episodes of drama and comedy programs, allowing viewers to binge-watch a series.[2] Binge was part of the drama pack on channel 119.[3]

The channel was closed on 7 November 2019, then it was replaced by Fox One.[4] [5]

History

The channel was announced on 1 August 2016 as a replacement for SoHo, which would be closed at the same time. Existing programs on SoHo would be migrated to other Foxtel channels, including showcase, TV H!TS, Arena and FOX8.[2] [6]

The first program to air was the entire first season of Supergirl.[7]

On 7 November 2019, the channel ceased operations, after which the channel space created in 1995 by FX ceased to exist.

It was revealed on 23 May 2020 that Foxtel had repurposed the brand for a brand new streaming service named BINGE, which would act as a direct competitor to streaming video-on-demand services like Netflix and Stan.[8]

Programming

Programming on Binge was aimed at the 18-49 and 25-54 demographic groups.[9]

Availability

The channel was only available through the Foxtel platform on channel 119 (originally channel 116).[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Foxtel Has A New 'Binge' Channel. Gizmodo. 1 August 2016. 1 August 2016. Rae. Johnston.
  2. Web site: Foxtel closing SoHo, adds new Binge channel.. 1 August 2016. 1 August 2016. TV Tonight. David. Knox.
  3. Web site: PaigeTurner . 2016-09-15 . Binge is the new binge . https://web.archive.org/web/20161006011059/http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Drama/Binge-is-the-new-binge/m-p/151702 . 6 October 2016 . 2016-09-20 . Foxtel.
  4. News: Perry . Kevin . 10 September 2019 . FOXTEL announces Four New Channels - Putting the focus on Entertainment and Lifestyle . en-AU . Australian Television News - TV Blackbox . 7 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191105213936/https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2019/9/10/foxtel-launches-four-new-channels-as-it-looks-to-shake-up-entertainment-and-lifestyle . 5 November 2019.
  5. News: Foxtel confirms date for new FOX-branded entertainment channels . 7 December 2019 . Mediaweek . 30 October 2019 . en-AU.
  6. Web site: 1 August 2016 . Foxtel announces new 'Binge' channel . https://web.archive.org/web/20160801055422/http://www.sohotv.com.au/foxtel-announces-new-binge-channel/ . 1 August 2016 . 1 August 2016 . SoHo.
  7. Web site: Foxtel reveals programming for new channel Binge . . 14 September 2016 . 14 September 2016 . live . 14 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160914004014/http://www.mediaweek.com.au/foxtel-reveals-programming-for-new-channel-binge/ . dmy .
  8. Web site: Binge: Foxtel's New Streaming Service Unveiled . Reviews.org . 22 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Foxtel Announces New 'Binge' Channel. 1 August 2016. 1 August 2016. B&T.

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