Fox (Middle East)
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Fox is a Middle Eastern version of the US network of the same name
jointly owned by Rotana Entertainment
and Fox International Channels
. Fox was previously named as Fox Series
from 2008 to February 28, 2011. Fox was launched on March 1, 2011 7 PM KSA. The first show to premiere is MasterChef Australia
.
, ABC
and etc. All shows were subtitled in Arabic and the audio is in English. Fox Series was owned by Rotana Entertainment and Fox International Channels which are also the owners of Fox Series' sister channel Fox Movies
.
On 2011, Fox Series announced that starting March 1, 2011. Fox Series will be rebooted as Fox with new shows and new seasons and all shows will be in Arabic-dubbed with Dual-Audio option which made viewers gave a negative remarks regarding Arabic-dubbing.
On March 1, 2011, Fox made its reboot on 7 PM KSA. Starting off MasterChef Australia
. Viewers can't change the language and called up Rotana's Help Center. Due to many complains about Arabic-dubbing, during Glee
's premiere on Fox, the language has changed from Arabic to English. 2 days later, English will be Fox's main language and viewers can change the language either English or Arabic. No subtitles(except Glee musical numbers)will be shown.
Current programs include GREEK
, Glee
, ugly betty
, MasterChef Australia
, Joweed W Mofeed Fox's original series for Women. Only Series, CSI: Miami
, and CineFox Movies on Foxbrothers and sisters
.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
jointly owned by Rotana Entertainment
Rotana (television)
Rotana is a series of free television channels broadcast terrestrially in Saudi Arabia and on satellite television for the Arab World and the Arab Diaspora. The channels are part of the Rotana Group a big pan-Arab entertainment group.-General:...
and Fox International Channels
Fox International Channels
Fox International Channels is a subsidiary of the Fox Entertainment Group, which is a part of Rupert Murdoch's global media conglomerate News Corporation...
. Fox was previously named as Fox Series
Fox Series
The Fox Series Channel or simply Fox was a Middle Eastern version of the American Fox Channel. It launched in 2008. The channel was relaunched as Fox on March 1, 2011.-Reception:The channel gained a positive following at the start...
from 2008 to February 28, 2011. Fox was launched on March 1, 2011 7 PM KSA. The first show to premiere is MasterChef Australia
Masterchef Australia
MasterChef Australia is a Logie award winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by FremantleMedia Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as...
.
History
On 2008, Fox was named as Fox Series bringing top-rated shows from the America's famous television companies such as FoxFox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
, ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
and etc. All shows were subtitled in Arabic and the audio is in English. Fox Series was owned by Rotana Entertainment and Fox International Channels which are also the owners of Fox Series' sister channel Fox Movies
Fox Movies (Middle East)
FOX Movies in the Middle East is a free-to-air movie channel owned by a joint venture between Rotana Media Services and Fox International Channels. The channel was launched in mid-2008. Another sister channel released at the end of 2008 under FOX, Fox Series....
.
On 2011, Fox Series announced that starting March 1, 2011. Fox Series will be rebooted as Fox with new shows and new seasons and all shows will be in Arabic-dubbed with Dual-Audio option which made viewers gave a negative remarks regarding Arabic-dubbing.
On March 1, 2011, Fox made its reboot on 7 PM KSA. Starting off MasterChef Australia
Masterchef Australia
MasterChef Australia is a Logie award winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by FremantleMedia Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as...
. Viewers can't change the language and called up Rotana's Help Center. Due to many complains about Arabic-dubbing, during Glee
Glee (TV series)
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox in the United States, and on GlobalTV in Canada. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues...
's premiere on Fox, the language has changed from Arabic to English. 2 days later, English will be Fox's main language and viewers can change the language either English or Arabic. No subtitles(except Glee musical numbers)will be shown.
Current programs include GREEK
Greek
Greek may refer to anything related to:*Greece, a country in south-eastern Europe*Greeks, an ethnic group*Greek language, or more specifically:**Mycenaean Greek, **Ancient Greek,...
, Glee
Glee (TV series)
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox in the United States, and on GlobalTV in Canada. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues...
, ugly betty
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which premiered on ABC on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series revolves around the character Betty Suarez and is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea...
, MasterChef Australia
Masterchef Australia
MasterChef Australia is a Logie award winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by FremantleMedia Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as...
, Joweed W Mofeed Fox's original series for Women. Only Series, CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
, and CineFox Movies on Foxbrothers and sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters may refer to:* Brothers & Sisters , an American television series* Brothers and Sisters , an American sitcom* "Brothers & Sisters" , episode of Family Guy...
.
Channels
- Fox MoviesFox Movies (Middle East)FOX Movies in the Middle East is a free-to-air movie channel owned by a joint venture between Rotana Media Services and Fox International Channels. The channel was launched in mid-2008. Another sister channel released at the end of 2008 under FOX, Fox Series....
(launched May 1, 2008) - Fox SeriesFox SeriesThe Fox Series Channel or simply Fox was a Middle Eastern version of the American Fox Channel. It launched in 2008. The channel was relaunched as Fox on March 1, 2011.-Reception:The channel gained a positive following at the start...
(launched December 1, 2008, replaced Sky TV) - FX launched in Summer 2011 (between June and July) as a new member of the FOX Middle East Family.
- Fox Sports
- Baby TV
- Fox News
- National Geographic Abu DhabiNational Geographic Abu DhabiNational Geographic Abu Dhabi is a free-to-air documentary channel that started broadcasting on July 1, 2009. It is the official Arabic language edition of the National Geographic Channel. The channel broadcasts via Arabsat Badr 6, Nilesat 102, and Nilesat 103...
See also
- Fox Broadcasting CompanyFox Broadcasting CompanyFox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
- Rotana EntertainmentRotana (television)Rotana is a series of free television channels broadcast terrestrially in Saudi Arabia and on satellite television for the Arab World and the Arab Diaspora. The channels are part of the Rotana Group a big pan-Arab entertainment group.-General:...
- Fox International ChannelsFox International ChannelsFox International Channels is a subsidiary of the Fox Entertainment Group, which is a part of Rupert Murdoch's global media conglomerate News Corporation...
- Fox SeriesFox SeriesThe Fox Series Channel or simply Fox was a Middle Eastern version of the American Fox Channel. It launched in 2008. The channel was relaunched as Fox on March 1, 2011.-Reception:The channel gained a positive following at the start...
- Fox MoviesFox Movies (Middle East)FOX Movies in the Middle East is a free-to-air movie channel owned by a joint venture between Rotana Media Services and Fox International Channels. The channel was launched in mid-2008. Another sister channel released at the end of 2008 under FOX, Fox Series....
- FX tv