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Fox Corporation is an American mass media company that was formed as a result of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company. It focuses on news, sports, and broadcasting, and it operates through various subsidiaries, including Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox Broadcasting Company. The company has played a significant role in shaping the media landscape in the United States and globally.

Creation Time:2024-05-19 16 key nodes English

The Timeline

1986 — 2024

  1. 1986

    The launch of Fox Broadcasting Company

    Fox Broadcasting Company was launched as a fourth television network in the United States, aiming to compete with the established Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC).
  2. 1987

    First Prime-Time Broadcast

    Fox aired its first prime-time broadcast, featuring the series "Married... with Children" and "The Tracey Ullman Show."
  3. 1990

    Introduction of Fox Kids Network

    Fox Kids Network was introduced, providing a block of animated children's programming that became highly popular.
  4. 1994

    Acquisition of NFL Broadcast Rights

    Fox acquired the rights to broadcast NFL games, significantly boosting its profile and viewership.
  5. 1996

    Launch of Fox News Channel

    Fox News Channel was launched, quickly becoming a major player in cable news.
  6. 1997

    Debut of "The Simpsons" on Fox

    "The Simpsons," which had been a segment on "The Tracey Ullman Show," debuted as a full series and became one of Fox's most successful and longest-running shows.
  7. 2004

    Introduction of Fox Sports 1

    Fox Sports 1 was introduced, expanding Fox's presence in sports broadcasting.
  8. 2005

    Launch of Fox Reality Channel

    Fox launched the Fox Reality Channel, dedicated to reality television programming.
  9. 2013

    Rebranding to 21st Century Fox

    News Corporation was split into two companies, with the entertainment assets rebranded as 21st Century Fox.
  10. 2017

    Disney's Acquisition Announcement

    The Walt Disney Company announced its intention to acquire 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets.
  11. 2019

    Completion of Disney-Fox Acquisition

    Disney completed its acquisition of 21st Century Fox, leading to the formation of Fox Corporation, which retained the news, sports, and broadcasting assets.
  12. 2020

    Fox Corporation's Expansion in Streaming

    Fox Corporation expanded its digital footprint by investing in streaming services like Tubi.
  13. 2021

    Launch of Fox Weather

    Fox Weather, a new streaming weather service, was launched to provide comprehensive weather coverage.
  14. 2022

    Fox Nation's Growth

    Fox Nation, Fox News' streaming service, continued to grow, adding more original programming and exclusive content.
  15. 2023

    Fox Sports' Major Broadcast Deals

    Fox Sports secured major broadcast deals, including rights to the FIFA World Cup and continued NFL coverage.
  16. 2024

    Fox Corporation's Strategic Investments

    Fox Corporation made strategic investments in digital media and technology to further enhance its content delivery and audience engagement.

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