AXN Movies (Portugal)

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AXN Movies
Broadcast areaPortugal
Angola
Mozambique
Programming
Picture formatAspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 576i (SD)
1080i (HD)
Ownership
OwnerSony Pictures Television
Sister channelsAXN
AXN White
History
LaunchedMay 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)
ReplacedAnimax
Former namesAXN Black (2011-2020)

AXN Movies (previously AXN Black) is a channel operated by Sony Pictures Television International Networks Europe.

History[edit]

As AXN Black[edit]

The channel was first launched in Portugal, Angola and Mozambique on May 9, 2011 as AXN Black, replacing Animax on those countries.[1]

As AXN Movies[edit]

The channel was rebranded on February 17, 2020 to AXN Movies.[2]

Gallery[edit]

Programming[edit]

When the channel launched as AXN Black, it mainly aired action and crime movies and series, being primarily male focused. It also aired non-US productions. However, with the rebranding to AXN Movies, its cfocus was redirected to only movies.[2]

Former Programming[edit]

Sources:[3][4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Chega a Portugal o AXN Black". AXN Black. 2011-04-09. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  2. ^ a b filmSPOT. "AXN Black passa a ser AXN Movies". filmSPOT (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  3. ^ "Todos os shows". AXN Black. Archived from the original on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. ^ "Programação". AXN Black. Archived from the original on 2013-09-20. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  5. ^ "Programação". AXN Black. Archived from the original on 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  6. ^ "Velas Negras". AXN Black. Archived from the original on 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2023-07-19.