Launched in 1999, Movie Network Channels is an Australian premium subscription television channel that consists of five original channels; Movie One, Movie Extra, Movie Greats, FMC, Starpics 1; two SD time shifts - Movie Two, Starpics 2; and three HD simulcasts - Movie One HD, Starpics 1 HD, Starpics 2 HD.
Movie Network Channels is owned & operated by Warner Bros. International Television, Disney Media Distribution, MGM Television and Village Roadshow Pictures. In addition to films from these studios, Movie Network Channels also has access to films from DreamWorks and Madman Entertainment.
Through content sharing agreements, Movie Network Channels is available through Foxtel, Austar, Neighbourhood Cable and TransACT.
With over 1200 movies a year Movie Network Channels offers great value with premiere blockbusters, modern classics, action movies that pack a punch, family friendly flicks and exclusive series, television events and film award shows including The Academy Awards, Critic’s Choice Awards, AFI Awards, Guys’ Choice Awards, Small Time Gangster and Movie EXTRA Tropfest.
Movie Network Channels’ recently announced its’ unrivalled investment in “CONSPIRACY 365”, a significant milestone for subscription television drama and continues to raise the bar for the industry. With a production budget of $13mil, CONSPIRACY 365 is the single largest drama production ever commissioned for premium subscription television.