Idol producers sign with Fox for six more seasons - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Superstar · 11-29-2005, 05:25 PM

All parties agree to look past differences and let Americans revel in glorious song.

The Idols will croon on. The producers of American Idol said on Tuesday they reached a deal with the Fox television network for up to six more seasons of the broadcaster's ratings mainstay.

CKX Inc. owns 19 Entertainment, the British creator of the hit prime-time talent show. The company said it reached a joint agreement with producer FremantleMedia, Fox, Idol celebrity judge Simon Cowell and record label Sony BMG to continue the series for four more seasons with an option to renew for an additional two seasons.

Cowell has agreed to stay on for at least five more seasons, beginning with the next installment of the series in January.

CKX said producers will receive a "significantly increased" license fee from Fox in line with the higher advertising rates set for the coming season.
News Corp-owned Fox will build a dedicated Web site for the show, fed by content from 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia. The production companies also have granted Fox wireless rights to Idol material, including show-related ringtones and video footage, CKX said.

Fox also will pick up at least two original shows created jointly by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia in the next five years. Sony BMG remains the official record label for American Idol winners.

19 Entertainment said it also settled a lawsuit with Cowell over the acerbic judge's British-based program The X Factor. 19 Entertainment CEO and British pop mogul Simon Fuller has said Cowell's show was a rip-off of his Idol concept.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

http://www.tv.com/story/story.html&story_id=2516

Superstar · 11-29-2005, 05:26 PM

I know AI is popular, but personally, I think people will be sick of AI in 6 years

Courtnee · 11-29-2005, 05:45 PM

I know I'll still be watching!

Mr. Television · 11-29-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

I know AI is popular, but personally, I think people will be sick of AI in 6 years

I wouldn't sign CSI for 6 more seasons either. America's tastes often change after a few years.

EmoJoe · 11-29-2005, 08:09 PM

Good god! 10 seasons?!?!?!?

If they do one in the fall AND one in the winter/spring it might work.

Ill still be watching though

EmoJoe · 11-29-2005, 10:55 PM

Wow, so when AI ends I'll be a sophomore in college. I'll be 19.

Superstar · 11-30-2005, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CarrieCrazed

Wow, so when AI ends I'll be a sophomore in college. I'll be 19.

It probably won't even end then, it'll probably be renewed again after that

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-30-2005, 03:27 PM

David · 11-30-2005, 06:24 PM

Yay, anything to keep me entertained

!!

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fullhouse13 · 12-08-2005, 03:50 PM

yes!

Classic Sitcoms · 12-12-2005, 10:21 PM

I love American Idol, and this will help a lot more people get discovered, hopefully.

vienna waits · 12-13-2005, 02:33 PM

i'm over it

11-29-2005, 05:25 PM	#1
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Idol producers sign with Fox for six more seasons All parties agree to look past differences and let Americans revel in glorious song. The Idols will croon on. The producers of American Idol said on Tuesday they reached a deal with the Fox television network for up to six more seasons of the broadcaster's ratings mainstay. CKX Inc. owns 19 Entertainment, the British creator of the hit prime-time talent show. The company said it reached a joint agreement with producer FremantleMedia, Fox, Idol celebrity judge Simon Cowell and record label Sony BMG to continue the series for four more seasons with an option to renew for an additional two seasons. Cowell has agreed to stay on for at least five more seasons, beginning with the next installment of the series in January. CKX said producers will receive a "significantly increased" license fee from Fox in line with the higher advertising rates set for the coming season. News Corp-owned Fox will build a dedicated Web site for the show, fed by content from 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia. The production companies also have granted Fox wireless rights to Idol material, including show-related ringtones and video footage, CKX said. Fox also will pick up at least two original shows created jointly by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia in the next five years. Sony BMG remains the official record label for American Idol winners. 19 Entertainment said it also settled a lawsuit with Cowell over the acerbic judge's British-based program The X Factor. 19 Entertainment CEO and British pop mogul Simon Fuller has said Cowell's show was a rip-off of his Idol concept. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. http://www.tv.com/story/story.html&story_id=2516

11-29-2005, 05:45 PM	#3
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