Fox International Channels (FIC), a part of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, has signed a landmark multi-year deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution.

FIC had earlier this year launched the celebrated English language Fox Movies - the movie channel by the movie makers.

The exclusive deal, which is set to take effect in 2009, will provide Fox Movies with the free-to-air premiere rights for a powerful line-up of new Twentieth Century Fox movies.   The deal also includes a wealth of blockbuster movies from the Twentieth Century Fox library.

“Twentieth Century Fox is one of the worlds’ most respected production studios with a rich Hollywood heritage, which encompasses a vast spectrum of movie entertainment – from the celebrated golden age of cinema to the leading contemporary works that are being produced today,' stated Ward Platt, president – FIC Asia.

“We are looking forward to working closely with the channel as they offer a fantastic choice of programmes for avid movie fans,” said Steve Cornish, SVP/managing director of Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution.-TradeArabia News Service