Spike (Australia)

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Spike (Australia)
Spike Logo used from 2016 to 2022
Country Australia
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format 720p HDTV
Ownership
Owner ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia
History
Launched1 July 2016 (2016-07-01)
Closed27 February 2022 (2022-02-27)

Spike was an Australian pay television channel owned by ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia. It launched on 1 July 2016 on Fetch TV and was exclusive to that service. [1] [2] A localised version of the U.S. channel of the same name, it primarily aired entertainment programming geared towards a male audience, including import dramas, programming from its former U.S. counterpart, and mixed martial arts. [3] [4]

On 15 February 2018, Spike was made available in HD. [5]

The channel was closed on 27 February 2022 with no replacement; most of its programming had already transitioned and moved to the domestic version of Paramount+ in the months prior. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Spike channel to launch in Australia via Fetch TV — DeciderTV". Decidertv.com. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  2. ↑ Knox, David (16 June 2016). "New Fetch TV box adds Spike, Presto. – TV Tonight". Tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  3. ↑ Barrett, Dan (15 June 2016). "Spike to launch on Fetch TV - 1 July 2016". Mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "Spike TV To Launch In Australia". CraveOnline.com.au. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  5. ↑ "Fetch". Facebook. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Fetch to drop Spike TV". TV Tonight. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.


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