FOX UK Shutters As “American Dad” And “Family Guy” Head To Disney Star

 

 

Disney’s international roll-out of it’s Disney Star streaming service is taking hold and as a result the media conglomerate is beginning the process of shuttering a bunch of international broadcasting networks to streamline operations and make it easier than ever for locals to find their favorite animated programming. For FOX UK, this means the shuttering of the network effective June 30th, after which series like Family Guy and American Dad! will make their way over to Disney Star as the new permanent home.

Closures are continuing across the globe with markets like Asia, Australia, and others likewise following suite in collapsing a number of international FOX-branded networks and programming in favor of the international reach of the streamers with Disney+ now counting over 100 million subscribers worldwide.