 BoxSets Logo | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | 576i (16:9SDTV) 1080i (16:9HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Foxtel Networks |
| Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 3 November 2014 |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Foxtel Go | Channel 150 |
| Binge | binge.com.au |
BoxSets is an Australianpay television channel, screeningmarathons of hitdrama andcomedy programming akin toboxsets. The channel launched onFoxtel on 3 November 2014.
On 4 September 2014, Foxtel announced that on 3 November 2014 they would launch a new channel entitled BoxSets which would featurebox sets of successful and popular TV series. The channel would be available as both a linear channel and a video on demand service (available through internet-connected Foxtel set top boxes and through Foxtel's streaming appFoxtel Go). The news came as Foxtel faced increased competition fromIPTV services (namelyNetflix) and the increasing prevalence ofbinge-watching among viewers.[1][2][3]
Later that month, it was announced thatJoanna Lumley had been signed to produce advertisements for BoxSets. The ad design was identical to that used by sister companySky UK for theirOn Demand service, which has a similar premise to BoxSets.[4]
Following the success of BoxSets, Foxtel launched a second whole seasons channel,Binge, in October 2016.[5] BoxSets was then moved to channel 115, while Binge launched on channel 116.[6]
Note: Programming availability may vary between the linear channel and video on demand service.