Syfy (Australian TV channel) explained

Syfy
Launch Date:1 January 2014
Closed Date:31 December 2019
Picture Format:1080i HDTV
Replaced:SF Channel
Replaced By:Fox Sci-Fi (Foxtel only)
Owner:Universal Networks International
(NBCUniversal)
Country:Australia
Language:English
Area:Australia
Sister Channels:13th Street
CNBC Australia
E!
Style Network
Universal TV
Euronews
Timeshift Service:Syfy + 2
Online Serv 1:Foxtel Go
Online Chan 1:Channel 123

Syfy was an Australian pay television channel dedicated to science fiction and fantasy television shows and movies. The channel was launched on 1 January 2014, replacing SF.[1] [2]

On 31 December 2019, it was replaced with Fox Sci-Fi.

History

In August 2013, it was announced that Foxtel had failed to complete negotiations with the TV1 General Entertainment Partnership (of which NBCUniversal was a part member) for a new carriage deal for their channel SF (an Australian science fiction channel), and would ultimately replace it with another science fiction dedicated channel once SF's carriage deal had expired.[3] It was announced in September that Syfy, wholly owned by NBCUniversal, would replace SF in early 2014.[1]

Syfy is part of the international brand Syfy Universal and is wholly owned and operated by Universal Networks International (a division of NBCUniversal). In contrast, SF was an Australian exclusive brand with only 33.33% owned by NBCUniversal (with the remaining shares equally being held by CBS Studios International and Sony Pictures Television).[3] [1]

On 15 April 2014, Syfy launched on Australian IPTV provider Fetch TV.[4]

On 14 February 2017, the channel was made available in HD for Fetch TV customers.[5]

On 17 September 2017, the channel received a new logo alongside refreshed branding as part of an international overhaul of the brand by NBCUniversal.[6]

On 7 November 2019, Foxtel announced that Fox Sci-Fi would replace Syfy on 17 December 2019. Syfy finally closed down on Australian IPTV provider Fetch TV at midnight on 31 December 2019, after which the channel space created in 2006 by SF ceased to exist.

Programming

Programming featured classic and new science fiction and fantasy television shows and movies.[7] [8]

First-run Programming

Original Programming

Acquired Programming

Second-run Programming

Movies

Criticism

Syfy has come under criticism from Foxtel subscribers for a number of programming related issues, specifically regarding the high number of repeats and the low quality of the Syfy programming. Significantly, Syfy Australia did not hold the rights to any of the Star Trek franchise, while its predecessor did.[26] [27] [28] This has changed and Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, The Next Generation, The Original Series and Voyager has made their way onto the channel.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Syfy to launch on Foxtel. TV Tonight. Knox. David. 30 September 2013. 30 September 2013.
  2. Web site: Summer Channel Changes. Foxtel. 1 November 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140316184920/http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/summer-channel-changes/default.htm. 16 March 2014. dmy-all.
  3. Web site: Mediaweek Australia – News – TV1 to disappear from Foxtel platform. Media Week. 16 August 2013. 17 August 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130823054023/http://mediaweek.com.au/news/tv1-to-disappear-from-foxtel-platform.html. 23 August 2013. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Syfy joins FetchTV. TV Tonight. David. Knox. 15 April 2014. 19 May 2014.
  5. Web site: 2017-02-14 . Fetch . 2024-06-30 . Facebook.
  6. Web site: NBCUniversal unveils new SYFY brand identity. Samios. Zoe. 13 September 2017. Mumbrella.
  7. Web site: Syfy reveals more titles for 2014. TV Tonight. David. Knox. 26 November 2013. 28 November 2013.
  8. Web site: Foxtel's TVH!TS is the new channel destination for TV's greatest hits from Wednesday, January 1. 16 December 2013. 17 December 2013.
  9. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Airdate: 12 Monkeys. 25 February 2015. 10 July 2015.
  10. Web site: Foxtel. Charles. Purcell. 12 Monkeys: 10 ways Hollywood is trying to kill us. 2 May 2016.
  11. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Dark Matter coming to Syfy in June. 8 April 2015. 10 July 2015.
  12. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Defiant Grant Bowler centrestage for Syfy. 1 June 2015. 10 July 2015.
  13. Geeks Who Drink: Premieres March 17. Trailer. Syfy Australia. 7 March 2016. https://archive.today/20160809000133/http://www.syfy.com.au/video/geeks-who-drink-premieres-march-17. dead. 9 August 2016.
  14. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Returning: Haven. 16 September 2015. 16 September 2015.
  15. Web site: The Green Room. Charles. Purcell. New This Week (Jan 25): War & Peace, Suits, Black Sails, Bear Grylls and live sport. 21 January 2016. 22 January 2016. 21 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160121211506/http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/New-This-Week-Jan-25-War-amp-Peace-Suits-Black-Sails-Bear-Grylls/ba-p/110618.
  16. Web site: Knox. David. Killjoys. TV Tonight. 29 January 2016. 10 March 2016.
  17. Web site: Knox. David. Airdate: The Magicians. TV Tonight. 29 April 2016. 2 May 2016.
  18. Web site: The Green Room. Charles. Purcell. NEW THIS WEEK (Jan 11): Pretty Little Liars, The Last Ship, Golden Globes and live sport. 8 January 2016. 8 January 2016. 8 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160108082755/http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/NEW-THIS-WEEK-Jan-11-Pretty-Little-Liars-The-Last-Ship-Golden/ba-p/108937.
  19. Web site: Knox. David. Airdate: The Shannara Chronicles. TV Tonight. 8 December 2015. 2 May 2016.
  20. Web site: APRIL on FOXTEL: Game Of Thrones, Mad Men, Wentworth, Deadline Gallipoli and 200+ other new shows. Higgins. D. The Green Room. Foxtel. March 30, 2015. March 31, 2015.
  21. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Airdate: Z Nation. 29 March 2015. 10 July 2015.
  22. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Returning: Z Nation. 22 August 2015. 22 August 2015.
  23. Web site: Knox. David. Returning: Alphas. TV Tonight. 30 March 2016. 2 May 2016.
  24. Web site: Syfy to mark 10th anniversary of Battlestar Galactica. TV Tonight. David. Knox. 15 January 2015. 15 January 2015.
  25. Space, the final frontier.. Trailer. Syfy Australia. 6 November 2015.
  26. Web site: Stargate SG1 - Foxtel Community. Foxtel. 31 July 2014. foxcomm1.
  27. Web site: WhaT happened to all the Star Trek series - Foxtel Community. Foxtel. 31 July 2014. foxcom2.
  28. Web site: Sharkando week - has Syfy just given up altogether... - Foxtel Community. Foxtel. 31 July 2014. foxcom3.

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