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 […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
21CF Chats: ‘The Exorcist’ exec producer Jeremy Slater on why he’s making the TV show, learning about exorcisms, good vs. evil
More than 40 years after its theatrical release, “The Exorcist” remains one of the most memorable and recognized horror films of all time. Adapting a film of that stature into a television show comes with its fair share of risks, but Jeremy Slater, executive producer of FOX’s new show “The Exorcist” (series premiere this Friday, […]
21st Century Fox supports the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Washington, D.C., and 21st Century Fox is proud to be a Keystone Donor and participant during the weekend event. Established by Act of Congress in 2003, the NMAAHC will be the first national museum devoted […]
21CF Chats: Chris Keyser, exec producer for FX’s ‘Tyrant,’ on portraying the Middle East, weighty themes, the show’s diversity
As a show featuring an American family wedged in a tumultuous power struggle in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Abuddin, FX’s “Tyrant” looks and feels different from just about any other television drama today. With that distinctiveness comes a certain responsibility to accuracy and entertainment, which holds particular weight in today’s world. To learn […]
FOX Networks Group goes global at Comic-Con International in San Diego
FOX Networks Group’s shows were among some of the most talked about at the recent 2016 Comic-Con International, the world’s biggest pop culture and entertainment convention. Among the highlights was the 7th Annual FOX International Comic-Con Press Breakfast, which took place under the blazing morning sun on July 22. Neither the early time nor the […]
This week in 21CF news: 21CF wins 27 Emmys, James Murdoch talks creative excellence, FX renews ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Better Things’
In addition to 21st Century Fox’s big night at the Emmys, this week’s recap of news about 21CF and its businesses covers CEO James Murdoch’s comments at a recent investor conference, National Geographic announcing its first ever Earth Week, FX Networks renewing “Atlanta” and “Better Things,” a 13-day marathon of “The Simpsons” on FXX, and […]
21CF Chats: ‘Lethal Weapon’ exec producer Matt Miller on making a successful reboot, casting difficulties, forging a new path
Let it be known that FOX’s new TV series “Lethal Weapon” is not your typical reboot. Matt Miller, the show’s executive producer, isn’t here to rehash the beloved action film franchise – he’s interested in making a show that will introduce a new-yet-familiar duo whose weekly journeys will be filled with humor, action and subtle […]
Nat Geo announces Earth Week, premieres new season of ‘Years of Living Dangerously,’ unveils ‘Before the Flood’ trailer
At Climate Week NYC 2016, National Geographic announced its first ever Earth Week, a week of programming dedicated to climate change that will launch ahead of the U.S. presidential election this fall. Nat Geo also premiered the second season of climate change series “Years of Living Dangerously” and unveiled the trailer for Leonardo DiCaprio’s critically […]
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” […]
Fox Archives: Storyboards from ‘Independence Day,’ ‘Alien 3,’ ‘Ever After: A Cinderella Story’ and ‘Spy’
A storyboard is a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned out by production, typically with some direction and dialogue, though it all depends on the film and the artist. We have a wonderful and wide variety of storyboards in our art department collection. Here is a selection of storyboards from different genres of 20th […]
