Sling Launches GSN, AXS TV, HDNet Movies

Sling TV is beefing up its progamming lineup, with the launch of three new channels to its Sling Orange and Sling Blue packages.

According to a blog post, Sing TV has added GSN (formerly Game Show Network), music channel AXS TV and movie channel HDNet Movies.

GSN, which offers classic game shows and new programming like Hellevator, Skin Test and Idiotest, is now part of the Comedy Plus Extra add-on package on both Sling Orange and Sling Blue for an additional $5 per month. AXS TV, which airs concerts, MMA fights, stand-up comedy and music-oriented programming like X-Factor UK is now part of the Sling Orange and Sling Blue core services.

HDNet Movies, which offers uncut and commercial-free films like E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, The Vanishing and The Sentinel, is now part of the Hollywood Extra add-on package, available to Sling Blue and Sling Orange customers at $5 per month.