For me (Bell), all 4 seasons of Cake are on FX on-demand, and Dicktown is on FXX on-demand. I believe I recall Cake airing on FX at one point, but don't have anything to back that up.
Thanks for confirming that. The first 4 seasons of Cake probably did air on FXX in Canada, they just didn't publicize it. They are also available for streaming on Disney+. Season 5 aired in the U.S. last fall, but isn't on FXX on-demand or on Disney+.
I was just thinking yesterday about how disappointing FX has been since Disney acquired them, and all new series are going straight to Disney+. When the few current series end, they will likely let the TV channel fade away. Two of my all time favourite series, The Americans and Sons of Anarchy, were on FX.
I completely agree. They seem to be letting FX die out disproportionally compared to other specialty channels. My count through this thread is that they've launched 1 new show all year (Y: The Last Man), missing out on several new US FX/Hulu shows and losing on-demand library titles. I understand that Disney, which owns 1/3 of FX Canada, wants to prioritize Disney+. However, I was hoping that Rogers would've pivoted given there's so much content out there. You see others making an effort -- Corus with the Peacock deal, Bell airing HBO Max programming & others.
I think Disney is prepared to let FX and FXX Canada starve for content, while it puts everything where it controls the distribution rights on Disney+ worldwide. Here's a quote from a recent press release that I posted in the Disney+ thread: "FX's Pistol, the limited series about the legendary Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, directed by Academy Award(R)-winner Danny Boyle, will premiere Tuesday, May 31 exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The premiere will feature all six episodes. Pistol will be coming soon to Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories."
I'm not sure this is necessarily true. I can see content being licensed to be put on the channels but none of the streaming rights or on demand for this content. An example of this is Modern Family, the rights were sold to CTV for Comedy however, they cannot stream or put the episodes on demand as that is only on Disney+. This way they maximize Disney+ while still selling content for Cable tv. Win Win for Disney.
Very interesting -- good points. I've seen similar press releases for The Old Man. FX Canada has previously advertised it as upcoming programming per your previous posts, but may not end up getting it if these recent Disney+ press releases are true.
Agreed. I've watched the first few seasons but have to get back into it. Thanks for the suggestion/reminder!
FX Canada may still have the rights to The Old Man. I think its an older deal that has been held back by production delays. The press release I saw was a little vague on international distribution.
That's certainly possible, but Hulu/Disney+ seems to promote worldwide exclusives. Broadcast Network library content like Modern Family often have TV syndication participation for the creators written into the original contracts, so they are a little different. The series is available on multiple channels in the U.S.
I believe the Disney+ exclusive piece would be for content made for Disney+ but shows made for channels like FX or FXX would likely be made available to the channels in Canada for purchase. It's a win for Disney as they are making money off of the catalogue for on air consumption while still driving traffic to Disney+ for cord cutters, binge watchers or anyone looking to watch on demand content. We're going to see this a lot more not only with Disney but particularly with Discovery+ where Discovery content as well as content on the Corus channels will likely not be available to watch anywhere outside of live tv or in the Discover+ app. You already see this now with shows like Diners, Driveins and Dives and various other Discovery content.
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