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FXX Lands The Simpsons in Biggest Off-Net Deal Ever

Convergent TV

Two months after Twentieth Century Fox Television began accepting bids for the off-net cable rights to the longest-running scripted series in TV history, a corporate sibling has emerged the victor.


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The Americans Bows to 3.2 Million Viewers

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FX is breaking out the водка and икра—that’s “vodka” and “caviar” to you, Yankee Imperialist Dog—as the series premiere of its Cold War espionage thriller The Americans drew big numbers [...]

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Sleeper Agent

Convergent TV

Craft services appears to have closed for business, but Keri Russell would very much like something to nibble on if it wouldn’t be an imposition on the people packing away [...]

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Louis C.K. Puts FX Show on Hiatus

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After writing/producing/editing/scoring and starring in three seasons and 39 episodes of his Emmy-winning FX series, Louis C.K. is taking an extended hiatus from the show.

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Peter Rice Named Head of Fox Networks Group

Convergent TV

In a major restructuring of News Corp.’s media and entertainment juggernaut, Peter Rice has been elevated to chairman and CEO of the Fox Networks Group. The promotion puts Rice at [...]

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FX Lands Warner’s ‘Mike & Molly’

Convergent TV

In what can be characterized as one hell of a bargain, FX has landed the off-network rights to the Warner Bros. Domestic Television comedy Mike & Molly for about half [...]