Fox Nation

Fox Nation
Type of businessPrivate
Type of site
Entertainment, streaming
Available inEnglish
Headquarters,
ParentFox Corporation
URLnation.foxnews.com Edit this at Wikidata
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedNovember 27, 2018 (2018-11-27)
Current statusActive

Fox Nation is an American subscription video on demand service. Announced on February 20, 2018, and launching on November 27 of that year,[1] it is a companion to Fox News Channel carrying programming of interest to its audience, including original opinion-based talk shows and documentary-style programs featuring Fox News personalities (which, as with its parent network, are produced from a conservative perspective), outdoor recreation-related programs, and other acquired programming. It also offers next-day streaming of Fox News primetime programs.

The "Fox Nation" name originates from a website Fox News had launched in 2009, which featured blogs by conservative and liberal commentators.[2] The new service was announced for a debut in late 2018, and was described as catering to "superfans" of the conservative-leaning Fox News—which the network deemed to be "the most loyal audience in cable, if not all of television".[3]

Programming

Some of the original programming on the service has included Nuff Said with Tyrus, What Made America Great with Brian Kilmeade, and Sincerely, Kat—hosted by The Greg Gutfeld Show panelist Kat Timpf.[4][5] Diamond and Silk had a program on Fox Nation, but were dropped by Fox News in March 2020 amid their promotion of COVID-19 misinformation.[6][7][8]

In 2020, the service began to acquire outdoor recreation-themed programming, including acquiring streaming rights to the former A&E reality show Duck Dynasty, and premiering the original hunting series Fox Nation Outdoors.[5] The service has picked up stand-up comedy specials involving conservative-leaning comedians, such as Roseanne Barr (Cancel This!) and Rob Schneider (Woke Up in America).[9][10]

On March 29, 2021, the service began to carry Tucker Carlson Today—a spin-off of Tucker Carlson Tonight.[11] Tucker Carlson also produced original documentaries for the service under the banner Tucker Carlson Originals.[11]

In May 2021, Fox Nation began to stream Fox News primetime programs (such as Tucker Carlson Tonight and Hannity) on-demand the day after their original airing, branded as "Fox News Primetime All the Time".[12] It also added a video simulcast of Dan Bongino's syndicated radio show, as part of an agreement for him to host a new Saturday night program on Fox News.[13] In September 2021, Fox Nation greenlit a revival of former Fox series Cops for a 33rd season, after having previously been dropped by Paramount Network.[14]

In March 2022, Fox Nation announced Duck Family Treasure, a new reality series starring Jase and Jep Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame.[15] In April 2022, Fox Nation announced Historic Battles for America, a historical miniseries narrated by Kelsey Grammer.[16] It also acquired Piers Morgan Uncensored from the British channel TalkTV, which is a sister to Fox News via sister company News Corp and News UK.[17] In September 2022 Fox Nation premiered its first direct-to-streaming film, The Shell Collector, adapted from the novel by Nancy Naigle.[18]

In February 2023, it acquired The History of the World in Six Glasses, a Dan Aykroyd-fronted comedy documentary on the history of beverages,[19] and released its first stand-up comedy special with Roseanne Barr, Cancel This! [20] In June 2023, Fox Nation acquired Crime Cam 24/7, a caught-on-camera series hosted by Sean "Sticks" Larkin of Live PD fame.[21] In July 2023, Fox Nation announced The Fall of the House of Mardaugh, a Martha MacCallum-hosted docuseries on the Alex Mardaugh murders that would also include an interview with his son Buster Mardaugh.[22] In September 2023, it released The Killer Interview with Piers Morgan, a documentary series in which Morgan interviews convicted killers.[23]

The following month, Fox Nation announced Jesus Crown of Thorns, a docu-drama from Jane Root's Nutopia.[24] During the Easter season in 2024, it also exhibited the drama The Chosen and film The Passion of the Christ.[25]

The Saints, a docudrama series narrated and presented by Martin Scorsese, debuted on Fox Nation in November 2024.[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ Maas, Jennifer (2018-10-25). "Fox Nation Announces Official Launch Date". Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  2. ^ Fox News (March 30, 2009). "Welcome to the Fox Nation". Fox News. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
  3. ^ "Fox News Officially Jumps Into OTT Arena With Fox Nation". www.multichannel.com. 20 February 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  4. ^ Concha, Joe (2019-05-23). "Fox Nation adds five new programs to streaming service". The Hill. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  5. ^ a b Network, Special to USA Today. "'Duck Dynasty' seasons, more coming soon to FOX Nation streaming service". The News-Star. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  6. ^ "Diamond and Silk Host Fox News Streaming Show While Being "Volunteers" for Trump 2020 Campaign". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  7. ^ Ellefson, Lindsey (2020-03-31). "Diamond and Silk Attribute Rise in Coronavirus Deaths to Media Wanting to Make Trump Look Bad (Video)". TheWrap. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
  8. ^ Baragona, Lachlan Cartwright|Justin (2020-04-27). "Fox News Cuts Ties With Diamond & Silk". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  9. ^ Johnson, Ted (2023-06-12). "Fox Nation Sets Rob Schneider Stand-Up Special". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  10. ^ Tinoco, Armando (2023-01-30). "Roseanne Barr Makes Her Stand-Up Comeback In Fox Nation's 'Cancel This!' Comedy Special – Watch Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  11. ^ a b Malone, Michael (2021-03-25). "'Tucker Carlson Today' Starts on Fox Nation March 29". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  12. ^ Moore, Thomas (2021-05-25). "Fox Nation to stream primetime Fox News shows in full". The Hill. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  13. ^ Moore, Thomas (2021-05-12). "Fox News signs Trey Gowdy, Dan Bongino for new shows". The Hill. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  14. ^ "Fox Nation reviving "Cops" for 33rd season this fall". Realscreen. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
  15. ^ Rice, Lynette (2022-03-23). "'Duck Dynasty' Siblings Launch 'Duck Family Treasure' on Fox Nation". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
  16. ^ Johnson, Ted (2022-04-06). "Kelsey Grammer To Host 'Historic Battles' Series For Fox Nation Along With 'Legends & Lies' Deal – Update". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  17. ^ "Piers Morgan to launch new show on Rupert Murdoch-owned network". BBC News. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  18. ^ Flood, Brian (August 16, 2022). "Fox Nation to produce original films starting with heartwarming 'The Shell Collector'". Fox News.
  19. ^ Pedersen, Erik (2023-02-02). "Dan Aykroyd, Other 'SNL' Alums & George Wendt Belly Up For Fox Nation's 'A History of the World in Six Glasses'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  20. ^ Tinoco, Armando (2023-01-29). "Roseanne Barr Makes Her Stand-Up Comeback In Fox Nation's 'Cancel This!' Comedy Special – Watch Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  21. ^ White, Peter (2023-06-27). "'On Patrol: Live' Star Sean "Sticks" Larkin To Host 'Crime Cam 24/7' For Fox Nation". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  22. ^ Johnson, Ted (2023-07-11). "Fox Nation Docuseries To Feature Interview With Alex Murdaugh's Son". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  23. ^ Kanter, Jake (2023-09-07). "Fox Nation Reveals First Look At 'The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan' & Sets Premiere Date". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  24. ^ Goldbart, Max (2023-10-13). "Jesus Christ Docu-Drama In The Works At Fox Nation From Nutopia". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  25. ^ Campione, Katie (2024-03-07). "Fox Nation Nabs Rights To 'The Chosen' & 'Passion Of The Christ' For Easter". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  26. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (12 November 2024). "Martin Scorsese Teams Up with Fox Nation for the Faith-Based Anthology Series 'The Saints' — Watch Trailer". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-11-25.