TCA Update: Peter Rice on Reilly Exit, Fox Future; 'Gracepoint' EPs Defend Remake; Al Jean Teases 'Simpsons' Death
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Fox Networks Boss Peter Rice on Kevin Reilly's Departure, Quest for Hits (Q&A)
Rice explained why it took so long to name new chiefs, and how having Dana Walden and Gary Newman in charge of both the network and the studio will work. | Read More
Krusty on 'Simpsons' Death Watch? A Platonic 'New Girl?' 5 TCA Takeaways From Fox Comedy
Nine producers — and Will Forte's feral beard — hit the stage at TCA to entertain one another and talk about crossovers and upcoming seasons of "The Mindy Project," "Family Guy" and others. | Read More
Fox's Peter Rice on Comedy, Pilot Season and the Network/Studio Consolidation
The Fox Networks Group chairman/CEO also fielded questions about the future of "American Idol," and the early demise of "Hieroglyph." | Read More
Fox's 'Utopia,' Still Casting, Parades Potential Stars for TV Critics
With the reality series demanding a year of cast members' lives, four would-be participants and the lengthy screening process come to TCA. | Read More
'Sleepy Hollow' Gang Previews Season 2, Talk Ichabod/Abbie's 'Unconditional Friendship'
The stars and producing team behind Fox's breakout hit touted the return of the Fox drama during Sunday's summer TCA session. | Read More
Fox's Hospital Dramedy 'Red Band Society' Won't Have a Body Count
The series hits close to home for writer/exec producer Margaret Nagle and three more things to know about the Octavia Spencer starrer. | Read More
'Gracepoint' Producers Promise Remake Will Diverge From Original British Series 'Broadchurch'
"We did consider starting in a different place for the first episode, but the first episode of 'Broadchurch' was so well done. Why contort ourselves when that was the smartest way to go?" said executive producer ... | Read More
'Mulaney' Star Downplays 'Seinfeld' Comparisons With a Wink and a Nod
Nasim Pedrad explains her "Saturday Night Live" departure after five seasons: "I can't think of a better reason to leave than this particular show." | Read More
'Gotham' Boss Bruno Heller: 'Batman Won't Appear'
"As soon a you're into capes and costumes, it's less interesting than seeing how these people got there," the showrunner tells critics of his James Gordon origin story. | Read More
'Gracepoint' Creator Tries to Stand Apart (While Staying True) With 'Broadchurch' Redo
Executive producer Chris Chibnall tells THR about trying to distinguish the two series while bracing for potential criticism over the similar stateside remake: "It's something we have to deal with, but I'm relatively ... | Read More
TV Critics Award 'The Good Wife,' 'True Detective,' 'RuPaul' and Give 'Breaking Bad' a Big Sendoff
UPDATED: "Orange is the New Black" scores best new program at the 2014 Television Critics Association Awards, while Emmy favorites Matthew McConaughey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus score the two acting kudos. | Read More
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'Gotham' Boss Bruno Heller: 'Batman Won't Appear'
Fox's Gotham — Jim Gordon's origin story — is less about superheroes than ordinary men and women solving problems in a city filled with villains, showrunner Bruno Heller told reporters Sunday at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour. | Read More
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Written by José Vizcarra
on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 6:27 PM.

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