FXNOW FOR APPLE TV IS THE FIRST STREAMING APP TO FEATURE “SIMPSONS TV”
“Simpsons TV” Gives Viewers an Innovative “Lean Back” Experience with Channels Featuring Content from All 27 Seasons of the Legendary Show
New FXNOW App Completely Redesigned to Take Advantage of tvOS
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2016 – FX Networks has released a new version of its video on-demand app FXNOW designed to take full advantage of the capabilities of Apple TV (4th generation) and featuring the first-ever opportunity to watch “Simpsons TV” on a streaming device, it was announced today by Jason Phipps, Senior Vice President, Digital Media Marketing for FX Networks.
The new FXNOW app on Apple TV gives viewers the cinematic experience demanded by FX Networks’ acclaimed and award-winning series like Fargo, American Horror Story, Archer, Louie and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. The redesigned FXNOW on Apple TV leverages the networks’ iconic key art and content to create a rich viewing experience consistent with the FX brand.
“Simpsons TV,” the latest feature of Simpsons World, is a unique collection of highly curated channels that offer a compelling “lean back” experience similar to linear television but within the on-demand environment of FXNOW. Fans can choose from channels such as “Going Old School” or “Krustylu Studios” that each feature a collection of episodes inspired by distinctive themes. After choosing their own viewing experience from the channel guide, viewers simply sit back and watch episodes. The “Simpsons TV” channels will be constantly updated with content drawn from Simpsons World, the exclusive online source of all 27 seasons of the legendary Emmy® Award winning animated television series. “Simpsons TV” channels include:
- SPRINGFIELD GOOGOPLEX
- EVERY. SIMPSONS. EVER
- SPRINGFIELD SHUFFLE
- AZTEC THEATRE DOUBLE FEATURES: FXX WEEKLY STACKS
- KRUSTYLU STUDIOS: JON SWARTZWELDER’S FAVORITES
- CHANNEL 6: SMARTLINE: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN SPRINGFIELD
- SIMPSONS ON HOLIDAY: SIMPDOND ACROSS AMERICA
- CHANNEL OCHO: SPRINGFIELD PRIDE
- SIMPSON FAMILY CHANNEL: MARGE IN CHARGE
- THE SPRINGFIELD BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL: EVERYONE LOVES NED FLANDERS!
The Simpsons. Simpsons World also offers episodes of The Simpsons in 4:3 and with audio commentary. For more information about Simpsons World, go to http://www.simpsonsworld.com/.
FXNOW, available via the FXNOW app or at FXNetworks.com, enables television subscribers to stream FX, FXX and FXM content anywhere, anytime. Sign in using your TV provider login and start watching your favorite award-winning series, blockbuster movies, and every Simpsons ever on Simpsons World. FXNOW also features the most impressive collection of blockbuster feature film titles available from any basic cable network currently including Iron Man 2, Fast & Furious 6, The Wolverine, The Heat, Kung Fu Panda 2, and Despicable Me 2. For more information about FXNOW, go to http://www.fxnetworks.com/fxnow.
ABOUT FX NETWORKS
FX Networks, a business unit of 21st Century Fox, is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM and the video on-demand app FXNOW. FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 91 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series, including The Americans, The Strain, Tyrant and the upcoming Taboo and Legion; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story and the upcoming Trust and Feud; acclaimed hit comedy series including the award-winning Louie, Archer, Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, Baskets and the upcoming Better Things and Atlanta. In 2016, FX received a basic cable record 56 Emmy® Award nominations, including outstanding program nominations for The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story and Fargo(Limited Series), The Americans (Drama Series) and Archer (Animated Program). FX’s roster of acquired hit series includes Two and a Half Men, How I Met Your Mother and Mike & Molly. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 79 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, You’re the Worst and Man Seeking Woman. FXX is also the exclusive cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history, the late night animated block Animation Domination, and acquired hit series such as In Living Color, Mad About You and Parks and Recreation. FXM (formerly Fox Movie Channel) was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 55 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), and contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films in the evening, as well as short-form award-winning original programming.
