“In the next weeks, every critic in America will be taking a shot at me and/or our show… Just ignore all this nonsense and please, please, please do not bring any of it into the office. Everyone can go to hell except us! We shall triumph!!” – Memo from Joan Rivers to her staff on […]
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21st Century Fox wins 27 Emmy Awards, FX Networks sets record for basic cable
When all was said and done, 21st Century Fox walked away from the 68th Emmy Awards with 27 awards across its businesses. FX Networks took home 18 Emmys on its own, setting a new record for basic cable, thanks in large part to “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” Led by “Grease: Live” […]
This week in 21CF news: Lachlan Murdoch talks FOX News, 20th Century Fox partners with AFI, big ratings for ‘Atlanta’
This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses covers a lot of ground, including 21CF Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch talking about a wide range of topics, 20th Century Fox Film partnering with AFI to create more opportunities for female film directors, big ratings for FX Networks’ new show “Atlanta,” Fox Searchlight […]
David Madden talks ‘Grease: Live’ and the future of live musical events on FOX
“Grease: Live” is the word! The live, one-night musical event was a hit with viewers and critics alike. It drew a same-day audience of 12.2 million, marking FOX’s most-watched Sunday in nearly 13 years, excluding sports. We spoke with David Madden, president of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, the morning after to get his perspective […]
FOX’s ‘Grease: Live’ partners with DoSomething.org for Teens for Jeans campaign to fight homelessness
“Grease: Live” isn’t done yet: FOX’s hit live musical event is partnering with DoSomething.org for its annual Teens for Jeans campaign, which calls youth in the U.S. to collect gently used jeans for donation to local shelters. “Jeans are the perfect item to donate,” according to DoSomething.org. “They can be worn multiple times between washes, […]
