The Business of Television : Kevin Reilly

Who Won and Lost in the News Corp. Reorganization?

News — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:02:00 GMT

Last week’s News Corp. executive shakeup left the TV business stunned, with folks both inside and outside Fox scrambling to figure out what it all means. Most network ousters happen in slow motion. Word leaks out that an executive is on shaky ground,...(read more)

Fox Restructuring Elevates Rice as Liguori Exits

News — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:02:14 GMT

In an unexpected development, Fox Broadcasting Chairman Peter Liguori is leaving the network, stepping down as part of a restructuring that will give Tony Vinciquerra full control of News Corp.’s TV networks business. Replacing Mr. Liguori will be Peter...(read more)

Fox Sets Post-'Idol' Launch, Fall Run for 'Glee'

News — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Fox is giving its one-hour musical comedy “Glee” a post-”American Idol” premiere, but it will hold back the show’s regular airings until the fall. In what the network is calling a broadcast first, the Ryan Murphy-created series will air its initial episode...(read more)

TCA Video: Fox's Reilly on 'Idol,' Crazy Exes

News — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:06:53 GMT

Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly is managing ratings expectations for the return of "American Idol," saying a decline that doesn't exceed last season would be a win in the current broadcast environment. TelevisionWeek's Josef...(read more)

Column: What to Get the Exec Who Has Everything

News — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:50:00 GMT

Tis the season for year-end columns—and all the cliches that come with them. Including, apparently, lead sentences that begin with “‘tis the season.” Lists, of course, are always a staple of columns this time of year. Coming up with New Year’s resolutions...(read more)

‘Dollhouse’ Halts Production Amid Creative Concerns

News — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:57:48 GMT

Production has halted on the Joss Whedon drama “Dollhouse” amid indications that some executives inside Fox are deeply concerned about the creative direction of the series. The last day of filming on “Dollhouse” was last Thursday, a spokesman for the...(read more)

Shawn Ryan, Michael Chiklis Ride ‘Shield’s’ Final Season

News — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:25:07 GMT

Michael Chiklis is pleased with the way FX’s “The Shield” is coming to an end—with a bang, not a whimper. “I feel like we really finished it in an incredibly strong way,” said the series’ Emmy Award-winning lead actor. “Especially the last seven episodes...(read more)

TCA Video: Fox’s Reilly on ‘Fringe,’ ‘Dollhouse’ Fans

News — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:05:16 GMT

Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly knows the network is sitting on a double-edged sword with the hype preceding J.J. Abrams’ “Fringe” and Joss Whedon’s “Dollhouse”—with expectations high. a disappointment can sour rabid fans. “It does create higher...(read more)