Rogers to Launch FX Canada

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: FX Canada is to be launched on November 1, following a deal between Rogers Media and FX Networks.

FX Canada, a digital service, will offer FX original series, U.S. acquired movies and series, original Canadian programming and Canadian sports events. This includes the new drama series American Horror Story, from the producers of Nip/Tuck and Glee; the comedy series Wilfred, starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann; episodes of the comedy The League; and the comedy series Louie, starring Louis C.K.

"FX complements Rogers Media’s strong portfolio of broadcast assets such as Citytv, OLN and Rogers Sportsnet and showcases our commitment to building upon our television business," said Scott Moore, the president of Broadcasting at Rogers Media Inc. "There is a strong appetite in Canada for FX’s content and Rogers is thrilled to bring this award-winning programming to Canada. In addition to delivering FX’s unique content, the launch of FX Canada provides an additional outlet for Rogers Media to strategically invest in top tier homegrown series over time."

"Canadian viewers and television journalists have been inquiring for years about the lack of full availability of FX’s great original series in Canada,” added Eric Schrier, the executive VP of FX Productions and head of Series Development for FX. “In response to their fervent desire we felt the next step was to establish a dedicated home for our shows and for the FX brand in Canada. We are thrilled to have found a partner in Rogers Media that has as great a passion for FX as we do, and the wherewithal to bring us into their market."