Media Release: Thursday March 1, 2018
Foxtel expands drama offering
Increased On Demand library and more complete seasons on BoxSets
showcase set to be super drama channel – new home for FX Originals
Foxtel today announced more new content and a large range of popular complete seasons will be added to its On Demand service^ and showcase will become a drama “super channel” filled with a slate of Foxtel original dramas and exclusive, first-run premium drama titles express from the US.
showcase will begin screening a raft of FX Originals making it the lead destination for premium drama titles including the exclusive Australian premiere of Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and American Horror Story: Cult, both coming soon – premiere dates to be announced.
Foxtel has also secured, from FX, the Australian premiere of new series Snowfall, Pose and Trust, along with Legion and the return of The Americans and Feud. New episodes of fan favourite Lucifer will screen on FOX8.
showcase will also be home to the first-run of hit series, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead and Talking Dead, all from America’s AMC Network.
Foxtel is working with key suppliers, including FX, 21st Century Fox, Warner Bros., MGM, Sony and Disney to ensure a large range of popular complete seasons will also be added to the Foxtel On Demand service, Foxtel’s BoxSets channel, and the showcase HD channel.
Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director of Television, said, “These exciting new developments further cements Foxtel’s position as the unrivalled home of the best drama series from Australia and around the world. The addition of a large rich and diverse slate of programs from FX is a huge boost for Foxtel subscribers who love drama.
“We are also adding more content to our On Demand library, bolstering the flexibility of watching even more complete seasons, on demand, all year round – all included as part of a residential subscription.
“showcase is our premium drama destination, offering the strongest line up of acclaimed and award winning drama from around the world. Together with our signature local commissions, showcase is, by any measure, the first choice to see the world’s best. Our customers will see an increase in first run content on showcase with even more great new drama from HBO and Foxtel’s own slate of highly acclaimed Australian productions to look forward to in 2018.
American Crime Story: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace, is the second instalment of FX’s award-winning limited series, and American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh series of the critically acclaimed franchise – both from the creative genius of Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Peabody® Award-winning screenwriter, producer and director, Ryan Murphy.
The Assassination Of Gianni Versace is a story of failed ambition, about how the pursuit of an “American Dream” ended in murder and suicide. The series features an all-star cast with Darren Criss (Glee, American Horror Story), Edgar Ramirez (Zero Dark Thirty, Joy), Academy Award® winner Penelope Cruz (Blow, Vanilla Sky, Vicky Cristina Barcelona), and international pop icon Ricky Martin.
American Horror Story: Cult is a dark, satirical, horror-infused vision of American politics and society set in modern day Michigan. Based on the 2016 US election, the 11-episodes in Cult are more “grounded” meaning there are no supernatural elements as there have been in previous seasons. American Horror Story: Cult is a parody of Trump and Clinton supporters alike but there are also killer clowns who start picking off neighbours leaving behind bloody smiley faces and fear that leads to chaos. Starring series alumni Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Cheyenne Jackson, alongside Billie Lourd, Alison Pill, Billy Eichner, and Leslie Grossman.
showcase has long been Australia’s ‘Home of HBO’ featuring must-see programming including Game of Thrones, Westworld – season 2 premieres on showcase Mondays from April 23 express from the US – The Deuce, Divorce, Veep, Ballers and Big Little Lies, along with new arrivals Here and Now, Barry and Succession.
showcase is also the exclusive home to Foxtel’s own award-winning original dramas, which continue to break new ground and win local and international praise. In 2018, TV Week Logie Award and AACTA Award winning Australian dramas Wentworth and A Place to Call Home will return to showcase along with the highly anticipated Picnic at Hanging Rock from May 6, Nash Edgerton’s Mr Inbetween and from Goalpost Pictures, Fighting Season.
A broad range of local drama success stories continue to be available On Demand including Top of The Lake: China Girl, The Kettering Incident, Secret City and more.
Program
Where to watch on Foxtel
The Walking Dead
New season premieres on showcase Express from the US from February 26.
All seasons currently available On Demand, showcase and BoxSets.
New season added weekly On Demand.
Talking Dead
New season on showcase Express from the US from February 26.
New season added weekly On Demand.
Fear the Walking Dead
New season premieres on showcase Express from the US in April.
All seasons on showcase, BoxSets and On Demand.
New season added weekly On Demand.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
New season on showcase coming soon.
New season added weekly On Demand.
American Horror Story: Cult
New season on showcase coming soon.
All seasons available On Demand, showcase and BoxSets.
New season added weekly On Demand.
Legion
New season on showcase coming soon.
All seasons on showcase, BoxSets and On Demand.
Lucifer
New season premieres on FOX8 Express from the US from February 28.
New season added weekly On Demand.
Aquarius
Episodes available on BoxSets and all seasons On Demand.
Better Call Saul
Seasons 1 – 2 on showcase and BoxSets.
Breaking Bad
All seasons on showcase and BoxSets.
Criminal Minds
Episodes available on TVH!TS.
Fargo
Season 2 on showcase and BoxSets.
From Dusk Till Dawn
All seasons on showcase and BoxSets.
Hell on Wheels
All seasons available On Demand.
Homeland
Seasons 1 – 6 available On Demand.
Kingdom
Episodes available on showcase and BoxSets.
Outcast
All seasons On Demand.
Person of Interest
Episodes available on showcase and BoxSets.
Sons Of Anarchy
All seasons on showcase, BoxSets and On Demand.
The Blacklist
Seasons 1 – 3 on showcase.
The Last Ship
Seasons 2 – 3 on BoxSets.
Vikings
Seasons 3 – 4 on BoxSets.
All shows available to view on Foxtel Now. For more information on changes to Foxtel’s program line-up visit: www.foxtel.com.au/channelchanges.
-Brad