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PITBULL RETURNS TO RING IN 2016 ON “PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION” THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 31, ON FOX

Mr. Worldwide Kicks Off the New Year Live from Miami

PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION returns to FOX on Thursday, Dec. 31 live from Miami, Florida. On New Year's Eve, the live party kicks off between 8:00-10:00 PM ET live (MT/PT tape-delayed). Then following local news, PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION returns from 11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET Live (CT/MT/PT tape-delayed) for the countdown to 2016.

After a hit international tour, Mr. 305 will return to Miami to ring in the New Year. Last year, Pitbull was joined by some of the biggest names in musi…

JOE EARLEY TO STEP DOWN AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, FOX TELEVISION GROUP, AT THE END OF THE YEAR

Joe Earley, longtime FOX veteran and current COO for Fox Television Group, has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year. 

“Over the past 21 years, I've had the great fortune of working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring people in the business, from my co-workers and bosses, to the talent on our shows, both in front of and behind the camera,” said Earley. “Because of the entrepreneurial spirit that pervades FOX, and the incredible support of the teams across the network, I have been afforded unbelievable…

FOX ORDERS FULL SEASON OF NEW COMEDY “GRANDFATHERED”

Next All-New Episode Airs Tuesday, November 3, on FOX

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

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FOX ORDERS FULL SEASON OF NEW COMEDY “GRANDFATHERED”

  

Next All-New Episode Airs Tuesday, November 3, on FOX

FOX has ordered a full season of freshman comedy GRANDFATHERED, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“GRANDFATHERED had the Herculean task of self-starting on what is an incredibly competitive Tuesday night, and the series has proven itself up to the chall…

“THE 64th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT” TO AIR LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, ON FOX

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Selected as Host Site

Network Agreement Also Includes Rights for The MISS USA® Pageant

“THE 64th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT”

TO AIR LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, ON FOX

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Selected as Host Site

Network Agreement Also Includes Rights for The MISS USA® Pageant

NEW YORK – October 28, 2015 – IMG and The Miss Universe Organization today announced “THE 64th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT” has been picked up by Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX). The three-hour annual ev…

FOX PICKS UP FULL SEASON OF NEW COMEDY “THE GRINDER”

Next All-New Episode Airs Tuesday, November 3, on FOX

FOX has ordered a full season of new comedy THE GRINDER, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“THE GRINDER is the perfect combination of razor-sharp wit and relatable family dynamics -- two hallmarks of successful comedies,” said Madden. “The critics have embraced this original, fresh and funny show, and the talented cast – led by Rob Lowe and Fred Savage – has done such an incredible job infusing it with biting humor and h…

“THE ALL-STAR DOG RESCUE CELEBRATION” RETURNS TO FOX THANKSGIVING NIGHT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Viewer Donations to Petfinder Foundation Will be Distributed to Organizations that Help Rescue Dogs

Actress, producer and animal advocate Hilary Swank and Michael Levitt are re-teaming with FOX to executive-produce the second annual THE ALL-STAR DOG RESCUE CELEBRATION, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating America’s rescue dogs, airing Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Throughout the two-hour family-friendly special, celebrity guests will introduce the audience to adoptable rescue dogs and honor the people who d…

KAL PENN TO HOST “SUPERHUMAN” MONDAY, JANUARY 4, ON FOX; NEW TWO-HOUR COMPETITION SPECIAL TESTS THE LIMITS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE WITH EXTRAORDINARY ABILITIES

Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson, Actress and Comedian Mary Lynn-Rajskub and Neurosurgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial Are Guest-Panelists

Get ready to have your mind blown when SUPERHUMAN, the new two-hour special hosted by actor Kal Penn, premieres Monday, Jan. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The jaw-dropping special will test the abilities of 12 ordinary people to use their extraordinary skills to win a $100,000 grand prize. Each of the contestants possesses a distinct, nearly super-human ability in fields such as memory, hearing, taste, touch, smel…

“AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN’S TOP 10 STORIES OF 2015” LOOKS BACK ON COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST AND MOST JAW-DROPPING MOMENTS OF THE YEAR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, ON FOX

Jason Aldean, Kix Brooks, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Little Big Town,

 

Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood Scheduled to Appear

AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN’S TOP 10 STORIES OF 2015 airs Thursday, Dec. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The one-hour special will count down country music’s Top 10 defining and most talked-about moments of the year. Featuring in-depth interviews with the genre’s headline makers, video highlights and performances by country music’s hottest artists, the special will include appearances by Jason Aldean, Kix …

FOX PICKS UP FULL SEASONS OF NEW COMEDIES “GRANDFATHERED” AND “THE GRINDER”

Next All-New Episodes Air Tuesday, November 3, on FOX

 

FOX has ordered full seasons of new comedies GRANDFATHERED and THE GRINDER, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“Both GRANDFATHERED and THE GRINDER are incredibly sharp, fresh and funny shows, and we love the storylines that these fantastic producers have planned for the rest of the season,” said Madden.  “The talented casts – led by Rob, Fred, John and Josh – have infused these two series with more than just star power. The…

“TV’S FUNNIEST ANIMATED STARS: A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL” SET TO AIR MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, ON FOX

Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Stewie Griffin,

Donald Duck, SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo

Among Iconic Characters Honored During the Two-Hour Special

TV’S FUNNIEST ANIMATED STARS: A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL is set to air Monday, Dec. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The two-hour special will honor the 40 most iconic, beloved and groundbreaking animated stars who have influenced generations of fans, created new dictionary entries (D’oh!), broken down barriers with irreverent social commentary and, most i…

EMMY AWARD-NOMINATED ACTRESS LAVERNE COX CAST AS DR. FRANK-N-FURTER IN “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW”

Two-Hour Event Set to Air Fall 2016 on FOX

Emmy Award-nominated actress Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”) has been cast as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, which is set to air Fall 2016 on FOX. The two-hour event is a reimagining of the cult classic, which is celebrating 40 years of theatrical distribution – longer than any other film in history. One of the most popular films of all time, it still plays in movie theaters around the world. 

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW follows sweethearts Janet Weiss and Brad Majo…

LEE DANIELS’ “STAR” SET TO BEGIN PRODUCTION THIS DECEMBER; INTERNATIONAL CASTING SEARCH UNDERWAY

STAR, the new pilot from Lee Daniels – creator and executive producer of broadcast’s No. 1 series EMPIRE – will begin production this December in Atlanta, GA. The pilot, from 20th Century Fox Television, is written, directed and executive-produced by Daniels. Tom Donaghy (“The Whole Truth”) will serve as a writer and executive producer on the pilot with Daniels.

An international casting search is underway for the series talent, including three female leads who will play three young artists, all with hopes of making it big. STAR will feature …

“AMERICAN GRIT” (working title), NEW MILITARY-INSPIRED COMPETITION SERIES STARRING WWE® SUPERSTAR JOHN CENA®, TO AIR IN 2016 ON FOX

FOX has ordered AMERICAN GRIT (working title), a new, 10-episode competition series starring WWE Superstar John Cena. Sixteen of the country’s toughest men and women will face a variety of military-grade and survival-themed challenges, as Cena and an elite group of real American heroes from the nation’s most exclusive military units push these civilians beyond their limits. Each episode will culminate in “The Circus,” a punishing, endurance-based obstacle course designed to break the weakest competitors. It is the ultimate test of str…

ORIGIN STORY OF FIRST-EVER FEMALE FIREFLY IGNITES ON “GOTHAM” TONIGHT AND NEXT MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 ON FOX

Michelle Veintimilla Guest-Stars as Bridgit Pike/Firefly 

GOTHAM will introduce the first-ever female Firefly (Michelle Veintimilla, “Not Cool”) in a special two-night event beginning tonight (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and continuing next Monday, Oct. 26  (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. In the episodes, “Bridgit Pike” (Veintimilla) is enslaved by her brothers, a notorious gang of arsonists, and forced into the family business. When she catches the eye of Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova), the young Catwoman and the soon-to-be-Firefly team up to put Bridgit…

FOX ORDERS FULL SEASON OF HIT DRAMA “ROSEWOOD”

Next All-New Episode, Featuring Guest Star Nicole Ari Parker,

Airs Wednesday, October 21, on FOX

FOX has ordered a full season of the hit drama ROSEWOOD, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, FOX Broadcasting Company.

“ROSEWOOD has proven to be a real self-starter for us, which is a tremendous feat on this highly competitive night. Todd Harthan, Morris, Jaina, Lorraine and the entire cast and crew have done a fantastic job creating a gorgeous, sexy world that is the perfect complement to EMPIRE,” said Madden.  …

FOX IN DEVELOPMENT ON “HELLFIRE” (working title)

Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Evan Katz, Manny Coto, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory to Executive-Produce; Patrick McKay and JD Payne to Write Script

Marvel Television and 20th Century Fox Television to Co-Produce

FOX is in development on an action-adventure series, HELLFIRE (working title), it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. 

Set in the late 1960s, the series – which will be produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Marvel Television, with 20th Century Fox handling th…