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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Australia |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Timeshift service | Crime +2 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Foxtel Networks |
| Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 January 2014; 12 years ago (2014-01-01) |
| Former names | TVHits (2014–2019) FOX Crime (2019-2023) |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Foxtel Go | Channel 113 |
| Binge | binge.com.au |
Crime (formerlyFox Crime) is an Australiansubscription television channel primarily screeningcrime drama television series. The channel launched on 7 November 2019, replacing TVHits.[1][2]
In August 2013 it was announcedFoxtel had failed to complete negotiations with the TV1 General Entertainment Partnership for a new carriage deal for their channelTV1, an Australian general entertainment channel dedicated to hit television series. As a result, Foxtel planned to replace it with another general entertainment channel once TV1's carriage deal had expired.[3] In October 2013 it was announced TVHits, a channel owned and operated byFoxtel Networks, would replace TV1 on 1 January 2014. The branding logo used anexclamation point in place of the "I" character.[4][5]
On 1 January 2014, the channel launched onpay television provider Foxtel (which included its streaming service Foxtel Go as well as its IPTV service Foxtel Play)[4][6] as well as onAustralian IPTV providerFetch TV.[7][8]
On 1 January 2019 TVHits ceased broadcasting on Fetch TV as the provider, and TVHits parent company Foxtel were unable to renew their supply agreement.[9]
At launch, TVHits' programming primarily consisted of hit American shows fromWarner Bros.,Carsey-Werner,Sony Pictures Television,CBS Studios International andNBCUniversal.[4][5][6] However, following the rebrand of111 on 1 November 2015, the channel's sitcoms moved to 111 and as a result, the channel became solely focused on dramas.[10][11]
In late 2019Foxtel announced they would launch four new entertainment channels on 7 November 2019, one of which was Fox Crime.[1][2] Fox Crime was described as offering crime and mystery series such as theCSI andNCIS franchises.[2] This new channel would replace the existing TVHits which offered similar content. These newFox-branded channels were a means of building and consolidating the Fox brand to combat increasing competition in the subscription television marketplace.[12]
On 28 September 2023, the channel was simply rebranded asCrime with a new logo.[13]