This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes a huge opening weekend for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” 21CF Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch talking workplace culture, FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf’s skepticism about social media driving TV viewership, FOX Sports’ World Cup plans, and more. ‘Kingsman: The Golden […]
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‘American Horror Story: Cult’: Ryan Murphy, FX CEO John Landgraf on what the new season is about, sparking conversations online
By now, millions of people have seen the trailer for “American Horror Story: Cult” (premiering Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX), the seventh season of FX Networks’ hit limited-series franchise. But co-creator, executive producer, writer and director Ryan Murphy thinks some people misunderstand what the new season will be about. After an […]
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 […]
FX Networks CEO John Landgraf honored at the T. Howard Foundation’s 24th Diversity Awards Dinner, challenges industry to do more
FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf was honored with the Corporate Leadership Award at the T. Howard Foundation’s 24th Annual Diversity Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 29, in New York. The fundraising event recognizes and celebrates industry leaders and companies committed to diversifying the media and entertainment industry. John was presented to the […]
FX winter 2017 TCA recap: ‘American Horror Story’ renewed, Donald Glover inks overall deal, diversity update, Peak TV continues
A day after FOX made a splash at the winter 2017 Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour in Pasadena, California, it was FX Networks and FX Productions’ turn to take the stage on Thursday. Highlights from the day include FX reaching an overall deal with Donald Glover, “American Horror Story” getting two additional installments, and […]
21CF takes home 4 Golden Globes, FX Networks gets more awards than any other network
21st Century Fox took home four Golden Globes from Sunday evening’s awards show as FX Networks led all television networks. Here are our wins: “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”: Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television “Atlanta”: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy Sarah Paulson (“The People v. […]
This week in 21CF news: FX orders ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff pilot, NFL game sets record on FOX, ‘Assassin’s Creed’ goes VR
This week’s recap of news about 21CF and its businesses includes FX ordering a “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff pilot, the Thanksgiving Day NFL game between the Cowboys and Redskins setting a record for FOX, “Assassin’s Creed” entering virtual reality, and more. ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff pilot ordered at FX, ‘Mayans MC’ will shoot in March […]
This week in 21CF news: ‘Mars’ premieres on National Geographic, FOX News gets record ratings, FX sets ‘Taboo’ premiere date
This week’s recap of news about 21CF and its businesses includes a spotlight on National Geographic’s new series “Mars,” FOX News notching record ratings during Election Week, FX Networks setting a premiere date for “Taboo” and more. ‘Mars’ and the rise of ‘Premium Nonfiction’ TV (The Wall Street Journal) A trip to ‘Mars’ signals a […]
This week in 21CF news: FX CEO John Landgraf on storytelling, FOX Sports’ augmented reality, FOX Business sets record quarter
21st Century Fox made plenty of headlines in the last week of September, thanks to FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf’s insightful remarks on storytelling, FOX Sports bringing augmented reality to the NFL, FOX Business notching a record quarter, and FX’s renewal of “The Strain” and “You’re the Worst.” All that and much […]
This week in 21CF news: ‘Atlanta’ starts strong, 21CF invests in DriveTribe, FX Networks CEO John Landgraf gets profiled (twice)
Now that we’ve powered through the post-Labor Day blues, it’s time to catch up on the week’s news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses. In this week’s 21CF news recap, FX Networks’ “Atlanta” has a strong series premiere, FXX’s “You’re the Worst” has a strong start to its third season, 21CF invests in DriveTribe, […]
