They will be looking to fill their prime time schedule with a lot of cheap to produce TV which means possibly WWE, UFC, NASCAR and other sports. Thats why they paid a fortune for the NFL Thursday night package. Of course that's the opposite of cheap TV but also the exception.
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The decision by 21st Century Fox to sell its TV and movie production units as part of a $52.4-billion deal with Walt Disney Co. means Fox will be the only broadcast network without a studio to supply its scripted shows.
That has current and former Fox executives and their competitors wondering what the network will look like — and whether it can have long-term viability — in the next Murdoch-owned entity, called "new Fox." The remaining assets include 28 local television stations plus cable channels Fox Sports 1, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and Big Ten Network.
Company insiders have been hearing that the broadcast network will become more dependent on sports events, news programs and unscripted reality series. Such programming is largely watched live at the time it airs — which means viewers are more likely to see the commercials.
"The new Fox will draw upon the powerful live news and sports businesses of Fox, as well as the strength of our broadcast network," 21st Century Fox Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch said in his statement announcing the deal with Disney.
I also read a report that Fox may actually look to buy the WWF outright in the coming years to boost FS1.
I also read a report that Fox may actually look to buy the WWF outright in the coming years to boost FS1.
Could they afford to do so?
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with all that Disney cash in their pocket.
I also read a report that Fox may actually look to buy the WWF outright in the coming years to boost FS1.
Could they afford to do so?
Well, Disney paid them $50 Billion+
I have no idea what wrestling is worth... but it can’t be more than a few billion, I would think.
I hope that is true. I don't have NFL network anymore but in years past I really enjoyed their coverage instead of ESPN.
I like Mayock, Daniel Jeremiah, and Bucky Brooks.
Maybe that changes now....
I can also see FOX/NFL Network using Jay Glazer in a similar role that Adam Schefter does on ESPN.
Not to mention Erin Andrews and Pam Oliver at team facilities interviewing GMs and coaches after selections like ESPN does.
That has current and former Fox executives and their competitors wondering what the network will look like — and whether it can have long-term viability — in the next Murdoch-owned entity, called "new Fox." The remaining assets include 28 local television stations plus cable channels Fox Sports 1, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and Big Ten Network.
Company insiders have been hearing that the broadcast network will become more dependent on sports events, news programs and unscripted reality series. Such programming is largely watched live at the time it airs — which means viewers are more likely to see the commercials.
"The new Fox will draw upon the powerful live news and sports businesses of Fox, as well as the strength of our broadcast network," 21st Century Fox Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch said in his statement announcing the deal with Disney.
What will the Fox TV network be without its own production studio? - ( New Window )