Sky, “9-1-1” ratings, “Kingsman 3” update, Fox Nation slogan
This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes strong ratings for “9-1-1,” details for “Kingsman 3,” the new Fox Nation slogan, the special 30th anniversary logo for “The Simpsons” and more.
- Fox, acting on behalf of Disney, sells its stake in Sky to Comcast (The New York Times)
- TV ratings: ‘9-1-1’ opens with series highs, ‘Sunday Night Football’ up (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Fox News’ Brett Kavanaugh sit-down tops Monday with 3.6 million viewers (The Hollywood Reporter)
- ‘Kingsman 3’ set for Nov. 2019 return with Matthew Vaughn on board (Deadline)
- FOX releases ‘Last Man Standing’ Season 7 premiere on Twitter ahead of debut (Deadline)
- Nat Geo takes Michael Palin’s North Korea special to the U.S. (Variety)
- Fox Searchlight lands two short films from Toronto, sets Oscar-qualifying runs (Deadline)
- FOX orders ‘Bless the Harts’ animated series starring Kristen Wiig & Maya Rudolph from Emily Spivey, Lord & Miller (Deadline)
- ‘Patty’s Auto’ repair shop comedy from Darlene Hunt & Elizabeth Banks set at FOX (Deadline)
- FX developing drama ‘Trashers’ based on ‘The Mobster Who Bought His Son a Hockey Team’ article from Dan Nowak (Deadline)
- Fox’s Abernethy: Get rid of any station cap (TVNewsCheck)
- Fox Searchlight signs first-look deal with ‘The Favourite’ production studio Element Pictures (TheWrap)
- Fox News unveils Fox Nation slogan: ‘Opinion Done Right’ (Variety)
- Fox Networks awards development deals to two Taiwanese directors (Screen International)
- ‘The Simpsons’ unveils 30th anniversary logo; Billy Eichner set for guest role (Deadline)
- FOX Sports’ Joe Buck and team talk NFL Thursday Night Football: ‘You have to be a little more entertaining’ (Deadline)
- Rodriguez named SVP at 20th Century Fox TV Distribution (Broadcasting & Cable)
- FOX Sports hires media vet David Katz as EVP of Digital (Variety)
- Fox-owned stations make their mark (Broadcasting & Cable)
- Donning Thursday Night Football mantle, FOX Sports flexes tech muscles (Sports Video Group)
Enjoy the weekend!
