New “Fox” executive appointments, strong ratings for “Last Man Standing,” “Free Solo” hits theaters, Season 2 for “Mayans M.C.”
This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes new “Fox’s” announcement of executive leaders, strong ratings for FOX’s fall premieres, “Mayans M.C.” getting Season 2 at FX Networks, National Geographic Documentary’s “Free Solo” hitting theaters, Fox News notching 67 consecutive quarters as the No. 1 cable news network and more.
- New ‘Fox’ solidifies executive roster with Lachlan Murdoch at the top (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Lachlan Murdoch pays tribute to Fox News’ first female CEO, Suzanne Scott (Variety)
- Ratings: ‘Last Man Standing’ dominates for FOX, crushes its ABC numbers (TVLine)
- ‘9-1-1’ Season 2 premiere draws 13.8 million viewers in Live+3 (Deadline)
- ‘This Is Us’ & ‘Lethal Weapon’ lead premiere Tuesday Live+3 ratings gains (Deadline)
- ‘Free Solo’ documentary climbs indie box office with best screen average of 2018 (Variety)
- Fox News marks 67 straight quarters as No. 1 cable news network; Hannity becomes No. 1 basic cable series (TVNewser)
- Primetime ratings: FOX wins with Wednesday music shows (Broadcasting & Cable)
- ‘Last Man Standing’ & ‘Blue Bloods’ lead premiere Friday Live+3 ratings gains (Deadline)
- ‘Mayans M.C.’ renewed for Season 2 at FX (Variety)
- ‘The Hate U Give’: 20th Century Fox offering free screenings to underserved youth (Deadline)
- Fox dates untitled Deadpool movie for December, pushes back ‘Alita’ and ‘Dark Phoenix’ (Variety)
- Animated Alaska comedy from ‘Bob’s Burgers’ trio gets FOX presentation order; Nick Offerman & Jenny Slate lead cast (Deadline)
- Greg Berlanti to direct ‘The Editor,’ movie on Jackie O’s publishing day job (Variety)
- Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy team for action comedy ‘Free Guy’ (The Hollywood Reporter)
- 20th Century Fox snaps up ‘Spy School’; author Stuart Gibbs to adapt first title in book series (Deadline)
- FOX buys FBI drama from Todd Harthan & Vaun Wilmott with penalty (Deadline)
- Fox Family to adapt YA novel ‘The Prom Goer’s Interstellar Excursion’ (Variety)
- Nat Geo launching Season 2 of digital series ‘Wild Life’ (Broadcasting & Cable)
- Nat Geo uncorks Sam Neill wine doc (C21 Media)
- Def Jam to release ‘The Hate U Give’ soundtrack (Variety)
- ‘The Predator’ secures China release date (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Rugby meets Red Rover: Kabaddi has captured the heart of India (The New York Times)
- FOX alum Missy Birns-Halperin joins National Geographic Partners (Variety)
- Netflix orders ‘Hoops’ adult animated series starring Jake Johnson from Ben Hoffman, Phil Lord, Chris Miller & 20th TV (Deadline)
Enjoy the weekend!
