Editing Fox8 (section)

==History==
The channel runs many programs produced by [[20th Century Fox|Fox]] and in fact was originally called "Fox" before adding the "8" to the title. The channel was found on channel 8 on [[Foxtel]] analogue and [[Austar]] standard and channel 108 on Foxtel Digital and Austar Digital. Fox8 is Foxtel's most popular subscription channel and peak channel. It is also [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]'s peak Australian channel (similar to [[Sky1]] in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] in the [[United States|USA]]). FOX8 is one of the very few channels to have been continuously broadcast since Foxtel's foundation in 1995. During the late 1990s, Fox8 used to show Saturday Night [[NRL]] matches.

FOX8+2 was introduced with the Foxtel and Austar Digital Services on Channel 150. This allows the viewing of the same programs on Fox8, but two hours later. One of the known advantages of this TimeShift Channel, is that [[Western Australian]] viewers can see this channel at the correct time in their state as advertised. FOX8 and Foxtel have a deal with [[Network Ten]] to receive their shows bought from the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|USA Fox network]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} Some shows like this include ''[[The Simpsons]]'', ''[[Futurama]]'', and ''[[The Simple Life]]''. During the migration to the digital platform, Foxtel's [[Fox Kids]] (similar to the US version) channel was discontinued in 2004 and a selection of its [[List of programs broadcast by Fox Kids#Australia|programming]] was moved to FOX8 in the early mornings.

The channel was rebranded significantly at the start of 2005, matching the American Fox channel's logo with the addition of the ''8'' at the end. FOX8's overall graphics also changed in style. Shortly after the rebranding, the station received its first official website.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to FOX8 |url=http://www.fox8.tv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060202094724/http://www.fox8.tv/ |archive-date=2 February 2006 |website=FOX 8}}</ref> The website was relaunched in October 2005 as a fuller visual experience showing extracts from the top shows.

During the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Beijing Olympic Games]], the channel screened a 17-day, multiple animated show [[television marathon|marathon]] named "Battle of the Animations" involving ''[[Family Guy]]'', ''[[American Dad!]]'', ''The Simpsons'', ''Futurama'' and ''[[King of the Hill]]''. The event concluded on Sunday 24 August with a smaller marathon involving the winning show, as chosen by the viewing audience over the course of the 17 days. The winning show was ''Family Guy''.

On 1 November 2008, as part of the launch of a new channel named [[111 Greats|111 HITS]] (now [[Fox Comedy (Australian TV channel)|Fox Comedy]]), many shows from Fox8 and other channels moved to 111 Hits.

On 15 November 2009, FOX8 HD launched on Austar and Foxtel. In 2009, it had the highest rating non-sporting related program or event on [[subscription television in Australia]], ''[[Australia's Next Top Model]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FOXTEL - Australia's next Top Model |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/foxtel-insider/australia-s-next-top-model-2669.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610132624/http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/foxtel-insider/australia-s-next-top-model-2669.htm |archive-date=10 June 2010 |access-date=24 June 2010}}</ref>

On 16 March 2010, FOX8 launched a brand new website.

On 21 May 2011, FOX8 underwent a major rebrand, incorporating a new look, with a new style of branding programs.<ref name="Fox8 MediaSpy" />

In October 2011, FOX8 introduced a Program Return Graphic during a program.<ref name="Fox8 MediaSpy" />

In February 2013, Foxtel announced a deal with [[The Walt Disney Company]] which included an exclusive output deal with [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]]. ABC Family produces some of FOX8's hit programs such as ''[[Bunheads]]'', [[Switched at Birth (TV series)|''Switched at Birth'']] and ''[[The Secret Life of the American Teenager]]'', as well as ''[[The Fosters (2013 TV series)|''The Fosters'']]'' and ''[[Twisted (TV series)|Twisted]]'' which were to premiere later in 2013.<ref name="ABC Family Output Deal">{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=22 February 2013 |title=Disney Channel shifts to Foxtel Essentials |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/02/disney-channel-shifts-to-foxtel-essentials.html |access-date=22 February 2013 |publisher=TV Tonight}}</ref>

In October 2013, FOX8 launched a new on-air look that included the new slogan ''TV for the Now Gen'' (replacing ''So Fox8'').<ref name="Fox8 MediaSpy">{{Cite web |title=FOX8 - Subscription and International Television - Forums |url=http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F21587-fox8%2F |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021014646/http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F21587-fox8%2F |archive-date=21 October 2013 |access-date=21 October 2013 |publisher=Media Spy}}</ref>

On 12 December 2022, it was confirmed that Fox8 would be taking ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and all other Fox adult animation shows off the network in a move to revamp the channel as well as encourage viewers to sign up to [[Disney+]], which has all Fox adult animation shows and which is also available as an app on Foxtel. A final Simpsons marathon aired on the network that month which concluded on 31 December.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Kevin |date=12 December 2022 |title=FOXTEL prepares to say goodbye to THE SIMPSONS as key animation titles move to exclusive home on DISNEY+ |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2022/12/12/foxtel-prepares-to-say-goodbye-to-the-simpsons-as-key-animation-titles-move-to-exclusive-home-on-disney/ |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Blackbox}}</ref>

On 28 September 2023, inline with the rebrand of Foxtel's FOX-branded channels (ex. ''FOX Arena'' to ''[[Arena (Australian TV channel)|Arena]]''),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foxtel Magazine (October 2023) - Your monthly guide to a world of entertainment |url=https://www.foxtelmagazine.foxtel.com.au/#view=catalogue2&saleId=51890&page=33 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=Foxtel Magazine |page=32}}</ref> FOX8 updated their logo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=29 September 2023 |title=Foxtel channels refresh |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/foxtel-channels-refresh.html |access-date=29 September 2023 |website=TV Tonight |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In September 2024, Fox8 shuffled its schedule, and pulled all live WWE broadcasts off the network in a move to give the slots reserved for the live Raw, SmackDown and NXT broadcasts an entertainment-led revamp, as well as encourage viewers to prepare for the move of all WWE programming to Netflix. 1-hour episodes of WWE NXT and classic episodes of the original WWF Superstars continued to air on Fox8 until December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=411 Mania (October 2024) - WWE Leaving Foxtel in Australia, Moving to Netflix |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-leaving-foxtel-in-australia-moving-to-netflix/}}</ref>