AXN (Portuguese TV channel)
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AXN is a Portuguese pay television channel. It is the Portuguese version of the AXN network, owned by Sony.[2] It was a Cabovisão exclusive in its beginnings, but now it is available in all operators and platforms. It's one of the most watched channels on pay-TV in Portugal, competing with FOX, SIC Notícias, Canal Panda, Disney Channel and Canal Hollywood.[3]
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| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Portugal Angola Mozambique |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sony Pictures Television |
| Sister channels | AXN Movies AXN White |
| History | |
| Launched | November 5, 2002[1] |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.axn.pt/ |
The channel have two feeds: one for Portugal and Angola, and a second for Mozambique.
AXN White first launched in Portugal on 7 May 2012, replacing Sony Entertainment Television. It focuses on comedy and romantic series and movies.[4]
AXN Movies was launched on 17 February 2020 replacing AXN Black. It is dedicated to movies, in particular movies owned by Sony Pictures.[5] The channel was initially exclusive to Portugal, until 2023 where it was launched in Spain.
Sony Entertainment Television was launched on 12 April 2008 in Portugal.[6] SET was replaced by AXN White on 14 April 2012 at 8 hours, followed by SET Spain replaced by AXN White on 7 May 2012.[7]
A week-end Animax block was added to AXN on 20 October 2007, which ended in September 2008. It was launched as a full channel on 12 April 2008.[8] Dedicated to anime, Animax added live-action shows in 2009. On 9 May 2011, Animax was replaced by AXN Black.[9][10]
AXN Black was launched on 9 May, 2011, replacing Animax. The channel mainly aired action and crime movies and series, being primarily male focused, and serving as a contrast with AXN White which has a more female focus. The channel was rebranded as AXN Movies on 17 February 2020, redirecting its focus to only movies, while no longer being restricted by genres.
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