Fox UK to air Adult Swim content
August 5, 2015
By Nik Roseveare
UK pay-TV channel Fox is launching an Adult Swim-branded block after agreeing a deal with Turner Broadcasting.
The broadcaster has acquired the rights to hit animated series Rick and Morty and Mr. Pickles as part of the launch line-up for the block, which will run on Thursday evenings at 11pm from next month. The block is will expand its line-up in time, with the likes of Robot Chicken and Black Jesus also in the pipeline.
Jeff Ford, managing director, Fox International Channels UK commented: “The acquisition of these satirical, riotous new series cements Fox as the home of adult animated and live action comedy on Thursday nights in the UK.”