Universal Channel has sealed a deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Fox's Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife) and Emily VanCamp (Revenge) fronted medical drama The Resident. The series is presently eyed for an April premiere. 
After months of prolonged negotiations, Fox has officially pulled the trigger and renewed The X-Files for an eleventh season. The network has opted for a longer run for this second revival season, ordering ten episodes, up from the six that comprised season ten. TVWise reported late last year that the increased order was a key objective for senior Fox execs, who were eyeing the new season for a spot of the 2017-2018 schedule. 
The restructure of Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution that began nearly six months ago, shortly after Gina Brogi was named President of Global Distribution, succeeding long-time division chief Marion Edwards, has led to a number of staff changes at the London office. 
EXCLUSIVE: After months of rumours, an eleventh season of The X-Files is within sight. I'm hearing from my sources that Fox execs are targeting a "more traditional" episode order for the new season and that the official green-light is expected from the network "within weeks". 
After recurring on the show's first two seasons, Twin Peaks and 24 alum Ray Wise has been upped to series regular for the third season of ABC's comedy series Fresh Off The Boat. 
Over the past several months, Fox executives have made no attempt to hide the fact that they are keen to pick up an eleventh season of The X-Files. During the network's executive panel at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, co-CEO and Chairman Dana Walden once again re-iterated their hopes to bring Mulder and Scully back to the network. Fox's President of Entertainment David Madden even went on record to state that, contrary to a recent report in the press, "significant talks" are indeed underway with Chris Carter, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson about an eleventh season. 
Continuing the recent trend of iconic shows making a comeback, either by way of a reboot or revival, 20th Century Fox Television is actively developing a reboot of their hit 1980s legal drama L.A. Law, from original series co-creator Steven Bochco, TVWise has confirmed. 
A new X-Men action adventure drama from Marvel Television, 20th Century Fox Television and Matt Nix has landed at Fox with a hefty put pilot commitment, TVWise has learned. Additionally, TVWise has confirmed that fellow Marvel project Hellfire will not be going forward at Fox.