{{short description|Latin American pay television channel}} {{Infobox television channel | name = Star Channel | logo = Star Channel 2020.svg | logo_size = 200px | launch_date = {{ubl| *{{Start date and age| 14 August 1993|df=y}} (as ''Fox'') *{{Start date and age| 22 February 2021|df=y}} (as ''Star Channel'') }} | picture_format = 1080i HDTV<br />{{small|(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the channel's SDTV feeds)}} | owner = Disney Media Networks Latin America | parent = The Walt Disney Company Latin America | language = Spanish<br />English {{small|(as an optional audio track)}} | area = Latin America | headquarters = Argentina<br>Chile<br>Colombia<br>Mexico<br>Peru | former_names = {{ubl| *'''Fox''' (1993–2018) *'''Fox Channel''' (2018–2021) }} | sister_channels = {{ubl| * Cinecanal * Disney Channel * Disney Jr. * FX * National Geographic }} }}
'''Star Channel''' (formerly known as '''Fox''' and '''Fox Channel''') is a Latin American pay television channel operated by Disney Media Networks Latin America; part of The Walt Disney Company Latin America. The channel is mainly oriented towards family audiences, unlike its sister channel FX which is aimed at young males. Most shows retain their original English-language titles.
== History == The channel was originally launched as '''Fox''', a localized version of the American television network Fox Broadcasting Company.
The Spanish-language broadcast began on 14 August 1993 and the Portuguese-language feed broadcast began on 17 September 1994.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Folha de S.Paulo - TVA terá programas pagos individualmente - 21/8/1994 |url=https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/1994/8/21/tv_folha/6.html |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www1.folha.uol.com.br}}</ref>
The channel took part in the worldwide premiere of ''The Walking Dead'' on November 1, 2010, and the Zombie Invasion Event promotion that led up to it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-11-01 |title=Una nueva invasión de zombis llega a la pantalla con 'The Walking Dead' |url=https://expansion.mx/entretenimiento/2010/11/01/una-nueva-invasion-de-zombis-llega-a-la-pantalla-con-the-walking-dead |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Expansión |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=2010-10-25 |title=‘Walking Dead’ plans global zombie invasion stunt |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/walking-dead-plans-global-zombie-32345/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> After the final episode of the first season of ''The Walking Dead'' aired, Fox released the uncensored version of the first episode.
In December 2010, the channel started using the RTC ratings (''Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía'') in Mexico.
In November 2012, Fox including its sister channels were removed in various cable providers such as Cablevision Monterrey, and Cablemás<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canalfox.com/mx/quierofox |title=Quiero Fox |publisher=Fox International Channels |date=2013-02-28 |access-date=2013-02-28 |archive-date=2013-06-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613044729/http://www.canalfox.com/mx/quierofox |url-status=live }}</ref> due to contract issues. The problem with Cablevision was fixed one day later. thumb|200px|Former logo as '''Fox Channel''' from 2018 until 2021 In November 2018, the channel was rebranded as '''Fox Channel'''. In March 2019, it became a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company after it acquired 21st Century Fox.
On November 27, 2020, Disney announced that they would be renaming the Fox branded channels in Latin America to Star on 22 February 2021 to avoid confusion with Fox Corporation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/disney-renaming-fox-channels-in-latin-america-to-star/|title=Disney Renaming Fox Channels in Latin America to Star | What's on Disney Plus|date=27 November 2020|access-date=29 November 2020|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120032951/https://whatsondisneyplus.com/disney-renaming-fox-channels-in-latin-america-to-star/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On December 2, 2024, The Walt Disney Company announced that Star Channel would end in Brazil along with its sister channels (except for its ESPN channels) on February 28, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Disney decide sair da TV paga e vai acabar com canais no Brasil em fevereiro de 2025 - 02/12/2024 - Outro Canal - F5 |url=https://f5.folha.uol.com.br/colunistas/outro-canal/2024/12/disney-decide-sair-da-tv-paga-e-vai-acabar-com-canais-no-brasil-em-fevereiro-de-2025.shtml |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=f5.folha.uol.com.br}}</ref> In Hispanic America, the channel will continue to operate.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2024 |title=TVLaint |url=https://x.com/TVLaint/status/1863974670191440199}}</ref>
==Programming== {{Main|List of programs broadcast by Star Channel}}
===Star MegaWeekend=== '''MegaWeekend''' is a weekend block in which the most popular series of Star Channel Latin America are aired such as ''The Simpsons'', followed by a film.
===¡No Molestar!=== '''''¡No Molestar!''''' (Do Not Disturb!) is a prime time block that started airing in 2005. It airs reruns of ''Futurama'' and ''The Simpsons''. The block replaced "''Domingo Animado''" (Animated Sunday). Commonly, three to four episodes of ''The Simpsons'' and one episode of ''Futurama'' are aired. The block is mainly focused on teenagers and adults. The block is slightly based on the formula of Animation Domination, although some shows like ''Bob's Burgers'' and ''Family Guy'' air in FX Latin America's ¡No Molestar! block.
In 2006, to celebrate its 1st anniversary, it launched an internet competition, to vote on the most crazy video created by the viewers. In the same year its name was changed temporarily to '''¡No Molestar! Mundial''' to celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In 2007, the block was included in their sister network, FX, but was eventually removed from in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-06-08 |title=Mudanças em Julho: Bloco "Não Perturbe" muda de canal? |url=https://anmtv.com.br/mudancas-em-julho-bloco-nao-perturbe-muda-de-canal/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=ANMTV |language=pt-br}}</ref>
In September 2021, the length of the block was reduced from two hours to one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shock.co/cine-tv/star-channel-redujo-el-tiempo-al-aire-de-los-simpson/|title=Star Channel redujo el tiempo al aire de Los Simpson|date=28 September 2021|access-date=23 September 2023|archive-date=1 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601080612/https://www.shock.co/cine-tv/star-channel-redujo-el-tiempo-al-aire-de-los-simpson|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Star Cine=== '''Star Cine''' (formerly CineFOX) is a block that is aired every day. It features films.
===Hora Hulu===
'''Hora Hulu''' it is a block released on October 8, 2025 (the same day the Hulu brand arrives in the region) to airs original series from Hulu on Disney+.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-18 |title=Star Channel Latinoamérica estrena el bloque "Hora Hulu" |url=https://www.tvlaint.com/2025/10/star-channel-latinoamerica-estrena-el.html |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=TVLaint |language=es}}</ref>
==Sister channels== Through the commercial success, other channels associated with Star (formerly Fox) have been released: *FX (Latin American TV channel): The channel is a counterpart of the flagship FX channel. Many shows which were broadcast on Fox have been moved to FX, such as ''Prison Break'' and ''Bones''. The channel is mainly orientated to male audiences. *Star Life (Latin American TV channel) (formerly Fox Life): It was orientated mainly to female audiences. Closed on April 1, 2022. *Star Premium (Formerly Fox Premium): Closed on February 1, 2022.
== Movies == * Disney * Pixar * Walt Disney Animation Studios * Marvel Entertainment * Lucasfilm * Universal Pictures * Paramount Pictures * Warner Bros. Pictures * 20th Century Studios * Columbia Pictures * DreamWorks Animation
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{The Walt Disney Company Latin America}}
Category:Cable television networks in Latin America Latin America Category:Spanish-language television stations Category:Television channels and stations established in 1993 Category:The Walt Disney Company Latin America