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Sat 23 Oct, 10.45pm AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Tim Cahill’s Everton finally got the monkey off their backs with a 2-0 win over Birmingham to chalk up their maiden victory of the season. The climb out of the relegation zone doesn’t get easier for the men in blue however, with top four hopefuls Tottenham Hotspur awaiting their arrival at White Hart Lane.

Sat 23 Oct, 5.30pm AEDST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 3HD & FOX SPORTS 3

The rugby league Four Nations gets underway in Australia and New Zealand this month and FOX SPORTS has LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of the defending world champions’ clash with England in the opening match of the 2010 tournament from Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. England is chasing its first ever Four Nations title and has enlisted former Roosters enforcer Adrian Morley as skipper in a frightening back row combination with South Sydney import Sam Burgess. Tigers star Benji Marshall once again holds the aces for the Kiwis.

Begins Fri 22 Oct, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS

Adelaide v Wellington, Fri 22 Oct, 8pm AEDST

Heart v Gold Coast, Sat 23 Oct, 6.45pm AEDST

Brisbane v Victory, Sat 23 Oct, 8.45pm AEDST

Perth v Sydney, Sun 24 Oct, 7pm AEDST

Fri 22 Oct, 2.30pm AEDST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

The Blues have struggled in the one-day format in recent years and will get a tough test early in the season when they meet defending champions Tasmania in their opening fixture on home soil. The National One Day Cup is LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS throughout the 2010/11 summer.

Thu 21 Oct, 8.30pm AEDST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD & FOX SPORTS 2

It was a year of progression for the Wallabies with several players making an impact in the gold jersey since last year’s Spring Tour. Super 14 player of the year Quade Cooper starred in his first full campaign in the Aussie number ten and, along with his Reds teammate Will Genia and reigning John Eales Medallist Matt Giteau, will be among the favourites for the game’s most coveted individual award. FOX SPORTS once again delivers LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of the 2010 John Eales Medal.

An action sports talk show, Pop Gun will help you discover what sets action sports apart from the rest.

Every Friday night, Australia’s most recognisable skater, Corbin Harris, will meet some of action sports’ most influential athletes and delve into the art, fashion and music that define all that is pop culture.

From skaters and dry bowls, surfers and wet bowls, to BMX bikes and their dirt mounds, see what makes action sports so special, and meet some amazing artists, musicians and lovers of fun.

Take a trip back to the future when Corbin Harris presents Pop Gun, Friday nights at 7pm (See attached for official media release).

POP GUN PREMIERES FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER ON FUEL TV at 7.00pm AEDST

FOXTEL and Microsoft today announced the channels and packaging for the much-anticipated FOXTEL on Xbox 360 television service.

From November, Xbox 360 owners in metro areas of Australia[1] will be able to watch content from over 30 of FOXTEL’s world-class channels through Xbox LIVE on their Xbox, via the Internet.

The FOXTEL on Xbox 360 television service will feature a range of FOXTEL’s popular channel brands and offer a mix of:

-       Live streamed television channels

-       Catch-up TV

-       FOXTEL On Demand – FOXTEL’s recently launched Internet TV and movie pay-per-view service

The Get Started package of live channels streamed online through the Xbox are: FOX8, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel [V], LifeStyle YOU, Discovery, National Geographic Channel, TV1, SKY NEWS, FOX Sports News and CNN, available from FOXTEL for less than $20 per month. Popular programming titles include Gossip Girl, Jersey Shore, The Hills, The Simpsons, Hustle and WWE.

FOXTEL on Xbox 360 subscribers can also choose from a range of additional packages covering Entertainment, Sports and two Movies packages, which will offer both live streamed channels, a catch up TV service, and video On Demand content. Additional channel packages start at $10 per month from FOXTEL.

FOXTEL Chief Executive and Managing Director, Kim Williams, AM said: “FOXTEL on Xbox 360 offers a new and convenient way to get FOXTEL without a set-top-box and over the internet, which is one part of our overall internet television strategy.

“We are innovating in the packaging and delivery of FOXTEL expanding across multiple devices to provide customers with more ways to enjoy television programming, sport and movies. With the addition of the FOXTEL on Xbox 360 Internet TV service FOXTEL is at the forefront on entertainment technology and will now offer Australians mobile, HD, 3D and Internet TV.

“FOXTEL is moving beyond the set-top-box and we are delighted to be joining forces with Microsoft on the Xbox platform to allow a new generation of customers – who traditionally may not have been able to get FOXTEL – to explore our fantastic programming. FOXTEL on Xbox 360 includes some of the world’s best channel brands such as FOX8, Disney, Nickelodeon, CNN and SKY NEWS, indeed we have secured a channel line-up to rival any competitor.

“FOXTEL on Xbox 360 is affordable, easy to use, and will provide instant access to live and catch-up TV, current and library movies, and video On Demand with no fixed term contract and low cost packages.”

David McLean, Managing Director of Xbox Australia said, “We couldn’t be more pleased to be partnering with FOXTEL – an organisation with more high quality film, television and sports content than any other in Australia. Together we’re pioneering the delivery of Internet TV on a scale not yet seen in this country. We have sold over a million Xbox 360 consoles already in Australian homes. FOXTEL on Xbox 360 will be available to all Xbox LIVE members in FOXTEL serviced areas. 

“Besides access to great content, users will no longer need to wait until the following day to discuss their favourite shows. With Xbox LIVE, you can see what your friends are watching, watch together or even voice chat without ever leaving the experience. FOXTEL on Xbox 360 will bring interactive entertainment to a whole new level for Australians.”

LIVE TV

In addition to the Get Started package of live channels, FOXTEL on Xbox 360 subscribers may elect to subscribe to any of the following packages; Entertainment, Sports, showtime and Movie Network, each including live streamed channels mirroring the channels broadcast on the FOXTEL television platform.

The Entertainment package offers these live streamed channels: MTV Hits, MTV Classic, [V] Hits, UKTV, Disney, The Comedy Channel, Discovery Turbo MAX, Nat Geo Adventure, Universal Channel, BBC Knowledge, and SCI FI. Popular programming titles include The Chaser, Tosh.0 and Robot Chicken.

The Sports package offers these live streamed channels: FOX SPORTS PLAY, ESPN, Eurosport and FUEL TV. FOX SPORTS PLAY is an Xbox 360 unique channel that will be specially programmed to feature a collection of Australia’s most-loved sports programming including Hyundai A-League Football, Barclays Premier League Football, Rugby Union Spring Tour involving the Wallabies, KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, India v New Zealand Test Cricket, Live Boxing, ATP World Tour Tennis Finals and many more.

showtime and Movie Network Channels will offer two separate movie packages for FOXTEL on Xbox 360 customers that will provide two live channels each, and catch up TV programming. The showtime movies package offers two live streaming channels – showcase and showtime premiere. The Movie Network package offers two live streaming channels Movie One and Movie Two.

CATCH UP TV

Subscribers to the FOXTEL on Xbox 360 live TV service can access a selection of catch-up TV programming at no additional cost.

The Get Started package offers the following channels that will provide a wide and diverse range of catch-up TV programming: FOX8, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel [V], LifeStyle YOU, Discovery, National Geographic Channel, SKY NEWS and CNN.

The Entertainment package enables customers to view catch-up TV programming from the following known and much-loved brands: UKTV, Disney, The Comedy Channel, Discovery Turbo MAX, Nat Geo Adventure and BBC Knowledge.

Catch-up movies from Movie Extra, Movie One, Movie Greats, Starpics, FMC, and online channels Movie Comedy, Movie Action and Movie Drama will also be available as part of the Movie Network Channels subscription at no extra cost providing a choice of around 100 movies each month.

Catch-up movies from showtime premiere, showtime comedy, showtime drama, showtime family, showtime horror and showtime action will also be available as part of the showtime movies subscription (at no extra cost) providing the choice of not less than 70 movies each month.

FOXTEL ON DEMAND

A range of FOXTEL’s On Demand content including new release video on demand movies, library movies and TV Series will also be available on FOXTEL on Xbox 360. New release movies will cost $5.95 to rent each, library movies for $3.95 each, and TV Series episodes for $2.95 each, with some children’s TV episodes available at $1.95.

FOXTEL On Demand lets you watch what you like from a choice of hundreds of movies and over a thousand TV episodes, with the number of titles expanding and increasing to over 5000 movies and TV episodes by the end of 2011.

All packages will be available by subscription from FOXTEL, registration will be available on the website www.foxtel.com.au from early November 2010.

FOXTEL recommends Xbox LIVE subscribers wishing to receive the FOXTEL on Xbox 360 service have an eligible ADSL/cable broadband service with a minimum broadband speed of 1.5MB per second.

FOXTEL on Xbox 360 is only available to Xbox 360 owners who live in FOXTEL metropolitan areas of Australia and who subscribe to both the Xbox LIVE service and the FOXTEL on Xbox 360 service. Xbox LIVE Gold subscription required for all live TV packages.

Sun 17 Oct, 11.25pm AEDST, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on FOX SPORTS 1HD & FOX SPORTS 1

Incredibly, the Merseyside rivals are sitting in the relegation zone heading into this crucial affair. Everton are the only club without a win through six rounds this season while Liverpool has managed just one result from their opening six matches. There is no more passionate rivalry in the Barclays Premier League and victory here could be the catalyst for a revival for one of these popular sides.

Sun 17 Oct, 2pm AEDST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 3HD & FOX SPORTS 3

After wrapping up their two-test series, Australia and India return to the crease for the first of three One Day Internationals. The Aussies scored a commanding ODI series win on their 2009 tour of India and will look to continue their recent dominance of the home side in the 50-over format.

Sat 16 Oct, 3.30pm AEDST, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FOX SPORTS 2HD & FOX SPORTS 2

Australia’s premium one day domestic cricket competition returns to headline a bumper summer of Australian cricket on FOX SPORTS. A re-vamped competition format featuring split-innings and the emergence of several new stars during a record-breaking 2009/10 summer of domestic cricket have made this the most anticipated season in over a decade. The National One Day Cup is LIVE and EXCLUSIVE throughout the 2010/11 summer.