“We deeply regret that TrueVisions has not agreed to the terms for distributing Star World and Channel M and has decided to cease carrying these channels,” said Fox in a statement.
Fox said it is hopeful that the situation will soon be resolved and that the channels would return to TrueVisions, ending the inconvenience to fans.
It said it received feedback from viewers about the abrupt halt of Star World and Channel M and wished to express deep concern to viewers on the matter.
According to the statement, Star World (formerly showing on True Visions channel 54) was launched in 1994 and offers a programme lineup of the hottest and most soughtafter US dramas, comedies, reality shows and special live events. Highlights include “Glee”, “How I Met Your Mother”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and two globally acclaimed shows exclusive to Star World – “American Idol” and “Masterchef”.
Channel M (True Visions channel #56), launched in 2009, is Asia’s leading channel for fans of Korean culture and includes music, drama, reality programmes, entertainment news and lifestyle. Highlights include “M Countdown”, “KPOP Star Hunt”, “KPOP101”, “Kimchi Fanclub”, “The Romance” and “Idol”.