Binge (TV channel)
| Binge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 5 October 2016 |
| Owned by | Foxtel |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Replaced | SoHo |
| Sister channel(s) | Foxtel Networks channels |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Foxtel | Channel 116 |
| Cable | |
| Foxtel | Channel 116 |
Binge is an Australian 24-hour cable and satellite subscription television channel available on the Foxtel platform. Originally scheduled to launch on 1 October 2016,[1] the channel instead launched on 5 October 2016.[2] The channel, similar to sister channel BoxSets, will broadcast multiple episodes of drama and comedy programs, allowing viewers to binge-watch a series.[2] Binge will be part of the drama pack on channel 116.[3]
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][4]
The first program to air will be the entire first season of Supergirl.[5]
Programming
Programming on Binge will be aimed at the 18-49 and 25-54 demographic groups.[6] Series that will be broadcast on the channel include Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Pretty Little Liars, Vampire Diaries, Empire, Girls, Californication, Veep and Grimm.[1] Later confirmed programming for the channel include The Good Wife, Scandal, The Brink, Reign and True Blood.[5]
Availability
The channel will be available on the Foxtel platform on channel 116.[5]
References
- 1 2 Johnston, Rae (1 August 2016). "Foxtel Has A New 'Binge' Channel". Gizmodo. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- 1 2 3 Knox, David (1 August 2016). "Foxtel closing SoHo, adds new Binge channel.". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ↑ "Binge is the new binge". 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ "Foxtel announces new 'Binge' channel". SoHo. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Foxtel reveals programming for new channel Binge". MediaWeek. 14 September 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ↑ "Foxtel Announces New 'Binge' Channel". B&T. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.