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Fox at TCA: Live-Blog

August 2, 2018 by  
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Fox at TCA

Fox Co-Chairmen Dana Walden and Gary Newman are holding an executive session to kick of their network’s TCA day at 10 AM PT, and odds are good they’ll be talking about some of the recent high-profile cancellations and pick-ups.

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Fox Bosses on the End of AMERICAN IDOL

May 11, 2015 by  
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AMERICAN IDOL will come to an end with the upcoming 15th season (which will launch in January of 2016), but parting with a show that has meant so much to the network wasn’t a move they came to lightly.

“It’s not an easy decision; AMERICAN IDOL has been such a vital part of Fox for its run,” Gary Newman, Co-Chairman and CEO, Fox Television Group, said on a call with reporters. “We spent a lot of time talking with the producers about the future of AMERICAN IDOL, and collectively, we all arrived to the conclusion it was time to bring the show to an end. But we really wanted to do it in a way that felt special and celebratory, and treated the show the way it deserved to be treated. So next year, we’re announcing it is the final season. It’ll be a true season-long celebration. We’re already talking about surprises we can have for the fans to make it feel special, and to send it off in a way that is as significant as the run it has had on our network.”

Among those potential surprises for next season? The potential return of former judges.

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It’s Official: THE X-FILES is Returning to Fox

March 24, 2015 by  
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It’s official: THE X-FILES is returning to television.

The limited series — which will consist of six episodes — will reunite original series stars Gillian Anderson (Scully) and David Duchovny (Mulder) with THE X-FILES creator Chris Carter.

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Fox at TCA: Executive Session Live-Blog

January 17, 2015 by  
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New Fox bosses Dana Walden and Gary Newman are about to have their first TCA session.

Follow along for live updates of what they have to say about taking over as Fox Television Group Chairmen and CEOs…

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