Two of FX Networks’ most acclaimed comedy series, “Atlanta” and “Better Things,” were honored on May 20 at the 76th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony, a celebration of excellence in storytelling across the media industry, including investigative journalism, documentary filmmaking, entertainment television and radio/podcasts. “Better Things” creator and star Pamela Adlon, as well as “Atlanta” cast members Brian Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz, were […]
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2017 FOX upfront recap: FOX announces 6 new series and 17 returning series, 240 million social media fans, No. 1 in VOD
Fox Networks Group (FNG) presented its 2017-18 primetime programming schedule in an entertaining event at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Monday, May 15. The presentation, which featured both FNG executives and talent from FOX’s current and upcoming shows, underscored the quantifiable value of FOX’s audience across platforms and previewed the schedule for […]
FOX NASCAR analyst Larry McReynolds and race announcer Mike Joy recount ‘One Hot Night’ 25 years ago at the NASCAR All-Star Race
It wasn’t the race that put NASCAR on the map, but the 1992 Monster Energy All-Star Race (then-The Winston) was the one that truly put it under the lights and in the history books. With pressure mounting on Charlotte Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler to maintain the non-points race’s relevance, the innovative promoter pulled off […]
21CF Chats: FOX’s VP of Special Events Karin Pofsky on importance of first impressions at upfronts, bringing the brand to life
The guest experience at the annual FOX Broadcasting Company Programming Presentation and Post-Party in New York City today is of utmost importance. For Karin Pofsky, VP of Special Events for FOX Broadcasting Company, this starts even before the invitations for the upfront are even sent out. We recently spoke with Karin to learn about the […]
21CF Chats: FOX’s VP of Design, Creative Services Karen Nefsky on how the upfront has changed, what to expect this year, more
The annual FOX Broadcasting Company Programming Presentation and Post-Party in New York City (Monday, May 15) is the shining result of a significant effort from a number of different groups within the Fox Networks Group family. To shed some light on some of the moving parts behind the scenes, we recently spoke with Karen Nefsky, VP […]
FOX upfront 2017: Bruce Lefkowitz, Fox Networks Group EVP of ad sales, talks bold FOX offerings, data-driven advertising, more
The 2017 FOX upfront programming presentation is taking place in New York on Monday, May 15. With the big event almost a week away, we thought it would be a good time to check in with Bruce Lefkowitz, Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales for Fox Networks Group. In a recent conversation, Bruce touched on […]
Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa’s ‘The Walking Dead’ press tour reaches millions of fans in Europe
Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa recently wrapped up its huge press tour for “The Walking Dead” in Europe, which reached millions of fans. The tour to promote the second half of Season 7 of “The Walking Dead” involved a total of 16 events for more than 16,000 fans throughout London, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Madrid, Munich […]
21CF Chats: Ben McKenzie, star of FOX’s ‘Gotham,’ on directing his first episode and how directing is like fatherhood
Ben McKenzie, the star who plays lead character James Gordon on FOX’s “Gotham,” has been waiting a long time for the 16th episode of the show’s third season, which will air Monday, May 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT: It will be the first time he’ll be credited as a director.
National Geographic’s 2017-18 Further Front: New Katie Couric project, ‘The Story of Us With Morgan Freeman,’ ‘Genius’ Season 2
During its inspiring upfront presentation on Wednesday evening, National Geographic presented its ambitious 2017-18 slate of premium, groundbreaking content. The “Further Front,” which was hosted at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, included the presentation of seven new unscripted series, one new scripted series, three feature documentaries and a number of returning […]
FX Networks hosts annual upfront event: ‘Fargo’ Season 3 premiere and bowling party in NYC (photos)
In keeping with tradition, FX Networks screened the Season 3 premiere of “Fargo” and hosted a bowling party last night in New York City. FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf delivered brief remarks before the screening at SVA Theatre, recounting the network’s high points from the past year and noting that “Fargo” “typifies […]
