Disney has finally revealed its plans for the former Fox network FX.
“We’re going to create a huge FX presence on Hulu,” Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, told Julia Boorstin on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” Thursday.
The network is slated to create original content for the streaming service. Currently, four new programs are in production with releases planned for late March, Iger said. Additionally, FX shows that air on the network will be available to stream on Hulu within hours of going live on television.
It was unclear how networks like FX would fit into Disney’s streaming strategy when the company closed the multi-billion deal to buy Fox’s assets earlier this year. After all, shows like “Fosse Verdon,” “Atlanta,” “Baskets,” and “Archer” don’t fit the mold of Disney’s family-friendly Disney+.
“I think it’s a really good thing because of the brand FX represents,” Iger added. “Meaning the power of its programming, the quality of its programming. I think it’s a great thing for Hulu and good for FX.”
