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New Rogers channel FXX debuts April 1


TORONTO – Rogers Media’s new specialty channel FXX is gearing up for its April 1st launch with a programming slate that will include original FX scripted series, acquired movies and series, and original Canadian programs.Billed as “the younger-skewing funnier extension of FX Canada”, the channel will mirror its U.S. counterpart with a roster of established hit comedies, such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Eastbound & Down, The League, Legit, and Wilfred, as well as new series Ali G: Rezurection, new animated comedy Chozen, and the Canadian-filmed black comedy Fargo, (pictured) based on the Coen brothers' Oscar-winning film.FXX will be...