On Oct. 28, 1928, the Fox Studio Lot (then known as Movietone City) officially opened its doors with a commemorative dedication ceremony. At the time, the film industry was facing many changes as it shifted its focus toward including sound in motion pictures. William Fox, 20th Century Fox’s founding father, along with studio execs Winfield […]
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Fox Archives: 65th anniversaries for 3 Marilyn Monroe films
Twentieth Century Fox films “Niagara,” “How to Marry a Millionaire” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” – three films that highlight the star power of Marilyn Monroe – are each enjoying its 65th anniversary in 2018. To celebrate, we’ll take a look back at the films with memories of the Los Angeles and New York premieres, posters, and wardrobe […]
21CF Chats: FX Network’s Jonathan Frank on ‘Mayans M.C.’ and diversity in storytelling
FX’s EVP of Current Series Programming and Production also talks about “Always Sunny” Four years after FX Networks’ highest-rated antihero drama “Sons of Anarchy” (“Sons”) bade adieu to its legion of diehard fans, its spin-off is finally here – meet “Mayans M.C.” (Mayans Motorcycle Club), co-created by “Sons” creator Kurt Sutter and writer Elgin James. […]
21CF news recap for the week ending October 5, 2018
New “Fox” executive appointments, strong ratings for “Last Man Standing,” “Free Solo” hits theaters, Season 2 for “Mayans M.C.” This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes new “Fox’s” announcement of executive leaders, strong ratings for FOX’s fall premieres, “Mayans M.C.” getting Season 2 at FX Networks, National Geographic Documentary’s […]
National Geographic hosts special ‘Women in Photography’ dinner in London
National Geographic magazine Editor-in-Chief Susan Goldberg and guest editor Mary McCartney co-hosted the evening celebrating female photographers Earlier this week, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic magazine and Editorial Director of National Geographic Partners Susan Goldberg and National Geographic magazine guest editor Mary McCartney hosted a dinner in West London to gather and celebrate female photographers. Deborah […]
21CF Chats: FOX Sports’ David Neal on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Looking back at the Men’s World Cup, what’s unique about Women’s World Cups, 2015 vs. 2019 storylines Now that a small soccer tournament in Russia is over, it’s time to look forward to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. But first, David Neal, Executive Producer of FIFA World Cup on FOX and Vice […]
21CF and AMC Theatres team up to offer free screenings of ‘The Hate U Give’ to communities across the U.S.
Twentieth Century Fox Film and AMC Theatres are joining forces to provide underserved young people across the country access to the powerful new film “The Hate U Give” as a tool for driving empowerment, empathy and dialogue. The studio and theatre chain are hosting free screenings in nine metro areas during the film’s limited release at […]
21CF Chats: FOX’s Michael Thorn talks brave new world of scripted development
FOX’s President of Entertainment on the opportunity in buying more scripted shows from other studios As the fall television season heats up, the development season for next year’s scripted programming is already off to the races. In an era of vertical integration in the broadcast networks’ scripted space, FOX will be treading new territory during […]
FOX Television Stations CEO Jack Abernethy named Broadcaster of the Year
In his remarks, Jack highlighted the marks of a broadcaster, turned spotlight on TV station ownership caps Jack Abernethy, CEO of FOX Television Stations since 2004, was named Broadcaster of the Year at last week’s TVB Forward conference in New York City. The honor was presented by Mark Robichaux, editorial director of Broadcasting & Cable […]
21CF Chats: FOX’s Michael Thorn talks fall TV premieres
FOX’s President of Entertainment on this fall’s new shows, football’s important role and more Last week marked the beginning of the 2018-2019 TV season, with fall premieres of new and returning shows peppered throughout the calendar for the next several weeks. We sat down with FOX Broadcasting Company’s President of Entertainment Michael Thorn to talk […]
