Foxtel Replacing SoHo Channel with Binge

SYDNEY: Foxtel is replacing its drama network SoHo with a new channel, Binge, designed to meet the consumer demand for box-set entertainment.

Binge will launch on October 1 and will feature complete seasons of drama, comedy and entertainment programming. Binge will feature encore marathon presentations of such shows as Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, Empire, Girls, Californication, Veep and Grimm.

The majority of SoHo’s programming will move to showcase, though some series will move to FOX8, Arena and TV H!TS.

Foxtel’s executive director of television, Brian Walsh, said: “This move enables us to further strengthen showcase, making it the premium, premiere super channel on the Foxtel platform. showcase is the home of HBO in Australia and world-renowned series such as Game of Thrones, Veep, The Night Of, The Leftovers and Girls will now be joined by hit programs including Outlander and Aussie favorites Wentworth and A Place to Call Home.

“At Foxtel we strive to provide our customers with viewing options that suit them. Since the launch of BoxSets in 2014, the service has been embraced by audiences across the country. As more and more people adopt on-demand viewing, the addition of Binge will give our subscribers even more choice of quality must-watch content.”