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MovieSphere Gold
TypeFree-to-air television network (movies)
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide, via OTA digital TV
(coverage 76.85%)[1]
AffiliatesList of affiliates
HeadquartersSanta Monica, California
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Picture format
  • 720p HDTV master feed
  • (downscaled to 480i (SDTV) on most over-the-air affiliates)
Ownership
Owner
ParentLionsgate Studios
History
LaunchedAugust 1, 2025; 11 months ago (2025-08-01)[2]
Links
Websitemoviespheregold.com
Availability
Streaming media
Service(s)Frndly TV, Sling Freestream

MovieSphere Gold is an American free-to-air movie television network owned and operated by Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group and its subsidiary Debmar-Mercury.[3]

Similar to Movies! (though airing more classic films), the network showcases premium films and TV movies ranging from the 1970s to the present day (mostly from Lionsgate's library). Although to comply with FCC guidelines, the network edits out profanity and obscene scenes on films shown, although the network airs on an off-the-clock schedule except when paid programming is shown everyday at 6 a.m. ET.

History

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Around July 2025, MovieSphere's Facebook account showed promotions for MovieSphere Gold, an over-the-air television counterpart set to quietly launch on August 1.[2]

In October 2025, the network was added to Frndly TV.[4]

In November 2025, the network was confirmed to be available on DirecTV, Dish Network and Sling Freestream.[3][5] CBS Media Ventures would also handle the national advertising sales.[6] It was also announced that Nielsen would begin measuring both MovieSphere and MovieSphere Gold.[7]

In December 2025, LTN was selected to add the network on its IP video distribution network.[8]

Affiliates

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As of November 2025, MovieSphere Gold is available in over 80% of the United States, with the majority being owned TelevisaUnivision and HC2 Holdings.[9][10]

List of MovieSphere Gold affiliates[1][11]
Media market State/District Station Channel
BirminghamAlabama WVUA 23.2
Huntsville W34EY-D 38.2
Mobile WPAN 53.4
Montgomery WDSF-LD 19.1
WQAP-LD 36.1
PhoenixArizona KTVW-DT 33.7
Tucson KUVE-DT 46.4
Yuma KBFY-LD 41.1
FayettevilleArkansas KFFS-CD 36.2
Fort Smith KQRY-LD
Little Rock KKYK-CD 30.3
BakersfieldCalifornia KUVI-DT 45.8
Chico KKRM-LD 11.4
Fresno KTFF-DT 61.4
Los Angeles KMEX-DT 34.3
Monterey K09AAF-D 9.5
Palm Springs K21DO-D 21.3
Sacramento KTFK-DT 64.7
San Diego KSKT-CD 43.1
San Francisco KFSF-DT 66.3
San Luis Obispo KSBO-CD 42.2
Santa Barbara KVMM-CD 41.1
Stand Maria KDFS-CD 30.1
DenverColorado KCEC 14.2
Grand Junction KLML 20.7
HartfordConnecticut WRNT-LD 32.3
WTXX-LD 34.1
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia WRZB-LD 31.3
Fort MyersNaplesFlorida WXDT-LD 23.4
WZDT-LD 39.2
Gainesville WNFT-LD 8.7
Jacksonville WKBJ-LD 20.2
WODH-LD 34.2
WRCZ-LD 35.1
MiamiFort Lauderdale WLTV-DT 23.4
Orlando WVEN-TV 43.3
Panama City WPFN-CD 22.7
Tallahassee WXTL-LD 36.2
TampaSt. Petersburg WVEA-TV 50.2
AtlantaGeorgia WUVG-DT 34.6
Columbus W31EU-D 29.1
W29FD-D 43.3
Macon W28EU-D 42.3
WJDO-LD 44.1
Savannah WUET-LD 43.5
BoiseIdaho KKJB 39.3
PocatelloIdaho Falls KVUI 31.7
Twin Falls KGLW-LD 23.3
ChicagoIllinois WGBO-DT 66.2
Peoria W27EQ-D 27.6
SpringfieldChampaign WCQA-LD 16.5
WEAE-LD 21.6
W23EW-D 41.2
Quincy K14SU-D 14.6
EvansvilleIndiana WDLH-LD 21.1
WELW-LD 30.1
Fort Wayne WCUH-LD 16.6
WFWC-CD 45.6
Indianapolis WUDZ-LD 28.3
WSDI-LD 32.1
WQDE-LD 33.1
Cedar RapidsIowa KFKZ-LD 35.4
Davenport K33QA-D 16.2
TopekaKansas K35KX-D 35.1
Wichita KFVT-LD 34.3
LexingtonKentucky WBON-LD 9.3
Louisville WBNA 21.3
LafayetteLouisiana K21OM-D 20.4
MonroeWest Monroe KMCT-TV 39.7
New Orleans KGLA-DT 42.3
Shreveport K27NA-D 42.2
BangorMaine WVII-TV 7.3
BaltimoreMaryland WMJF-CD 39.2
Salisbury WOWZ-LD 33.5
BostonMassachusetts WUNI 66.2
Springfield WTXX-LD 34.1
DetroitMichigan WDWO-CD 18.4
WUDL-LD 19.4
WADL 38.4
FlintSaginawBay City W35DQ-D 24.1
Grand Rapids W27ED-D 48.2
Traverse CityCadillac W36FH-D 36.8
Saint PaulMinnesota KMYN-LD 32.3
MinneapolisSaint Paul KWJM-LD 15.1
KMBD-LD 43.1
Rochester KXSH-LD 35.3
KMQV-LD 49.2
ColumbiaJefferson CityMissouri K35OY-D 35.6
Joplin K34NJ-D 41.2
Kansas City KAJF-LD 21.1
KCMN-LD 42.1
KQML-LD 46.1
St. Louis KPTN-LD 7.1
KBGU-LD 33.4
WODK-LD 45.2
LincolnNebraska KAJS-LD 33.3
Omaha KQMK-LD 25.1
Las VegasNevada KHDF-CD 19.1
K36NE-D 21.2
KNBX-CD 31.1
Reno KCNL-LD 3.4
AlbuquerqueSanta FeNew Mexico KLUZ-TV 14.8
AlbanyNew York WYBN-LD 14.4
Buffalo WVTT-CD 34.2
New York City WXTV-DT 41.2
Rochester WAWW-LD 13.4
Syracuse WMJQ-CD 40.4
CharlotteNorth Carolina WWJS 14.5
Greensboro WGSR-LD 19.3
Greenville W35DW-D 45.1
Wilmington WQDH-LD 49.3
FargoNorth Dakota K15MR-D 51.8
ClevelandOhio WQHS-DT 61.8
Columbus WDEM-CD 17.2
Dayton WRCX-LD 40.6
Toledo WMNT-CD 48.7
Oklahoma CityOklahoma KTUZ-TV 30.5
Tulsa KQCW-DT 19.2
EugeneOregon KORY-CD 15.8
K06QR-D 41.3
Portland KOXI-CD 20.1
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania WFPA-CD 28.4
Pittsburgh WOSC-CD 22.2
WPTG-CD 69.1
ScrantonWilkes-Barre WRLD-LD 30.10
ProvidenceRhode Island WVMA-CD 17.3
CharlestonSouth Carolina WBSE-LD 20.1
ChattanoogaTennessee WYHB-CD 39.8
Knoxville WEZK-LD 28.2
Memphis WREG-TV 3.4
WTME-LD 35.4
Nashville WCTZ-LD 35.2
WKUW-LD 40.1
AmarilloTexas KLKW-LD 22.1
KAUO-LD 15.3
Austin KTFO-CD 31.8
KAKW-DT 62.8
Beaumont KUMJ-LD 23.3
Brownsville KNWS-LD 64.1/8
Corpus Christi K32OC-D 29.1
KYDF-LD 34.1
El Paso KINT-TV 26.5
DallasFort Worth KUVN-DT 23.4
Harlingen KAZH-LD 57.4
Houston KXLN-DT 45.4
Lubbock K32OV-D 24.6
KNKC-LD 29.1
San Antonio KNIC-DT 17.3
Tyler KDKJ-LD 27.2
KBJE-LD 29.1
KKPD-LD 30.1
Waco KZCZ-LD 34.2
KAXW-LD 35.3
Salt Lake CityUtah KUTH-DT 32.7
Vernal KEMS 16.6
BristolVirginia WLFG 68.9
ChesapeakeNorfolkVirginia Beach WSKY-TV 4.7
Richmond WWBK-LD 28.3
WFWG-LD 30.2
WUDW-LD 53.2
Roanoke WMDV-LD 23.3
WYAT-LD 40.2
SeattleTacomaWashington KSTW 11.5
Yakima KYPK-LD 32.4
CharlestonHuntingtonWest Virginia WOCW-LD 21.1
Eau ClaireLa CrosseWisconsin WZEO-LD 26.3
Madison WZCK-LD 8.1
MilwaukeeGreen Bay WIWN 68.2
RhinelanderWausau WJFW-TV 12.6

References

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  1. 1 2 "Stations for Network - MovieSphere Gold". RabbitEars. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgJyBTSU1/
  3. 1 2 Hayes, Dade (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate And Debmar-Mercury Launch MovieSphere Gold, An All-Movie Diginet Reaching 30M Homes". Deadline. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  4. Bouma, Luke (October 18, 2025). "Frndly TV Adds a New Channel As It Expands Its Movie Lineup". Cord Cutters News. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  5. Vlessing, Etan (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate Launching New Digital Movie Network". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  6. Otterson, Joe (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate, Debmar-Mercury Launch Digital Network MovieSphere Gold". Variety. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  7. Miller, Mark (November 24, 2025). "Lionsgate & Nielsen Expand Partnership To Deliver Combined FAST Channel And Digital Network Measurement". TV News Check. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  8. Kurz, Phil (December 3, 2025). "Lionsgate, Debmar-Mercury Turn to LTN to Distribute MovieSphereGold". TV Tech. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  9. Miller, Mark (November 19, 2025). "Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group & Debmar-Mercury Launch MovieSphere Gold". TV News Check. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. Northcoaster Hobby (August 7, 2025). New Free Over-The-Air Movie Network Launches - MovieSphere Gold - Watch it with your TV Antenna. Retrieved February 9, 2026 via YouTube.
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