Fox is looking to create its own late-night animation block with the help of a former Adult Swim executive.
Fox President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly first made the announcement today during the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
The 90-minute block, which will air from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday nights, is shooting for a January 2013 start date.
To run this new unit, FOX has inked an exclusive deal with Nick Weidenfeld, former head of program development for Adult Swim and executive producer of acclaimed series “Childrens Hospital” and “The Boondocks.” The network has also tapped producer Hend Baghdady (“Warren The Ape,” “The Andy Milonakis Show”) as the executive in charge of production for the new division.
According to the network, the block will consist of animated shorts and series which will air both on the network and online. Four new series are planned per season.
“This may be the first time a network is building a clear bridge for talent to develop and grow ideas in the digital/alternative arena and organically move them into the mainstream,” Reilly said in a press release. “These new late-night series will be assets in their own right – but the clear possibility exists for a breakout digital success to graduate to primetime.
“Nick had an incredible track record at Adult Swim and is a dynamic guy with the instincts to cultivate and produce inventive and irreverent series that animation fans love. Together with Hend, they are the perfect partners for us in this exciting new venture,” Reilly continued.
The 90-minute block, which will air from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday nights, is shooting for a January 2013 start date.
To run this new unit, FOX has inked an exclusive deal with Nick Weidenfeld, former head of program development for Adult Swim and executive producer of acclaimed series “Childrens Hospital” and “The Boondocks.” The network has also tapped producer Hend Baghdady (“Warren The Ape,” “The Andy Milonakis Show”) as the executive in charge of production for the new division.
According to the network, the block will consist of animated shorts and series which will air both on the network and online. Four new series are planned per season.
“This may be the first time a network is building a clear bridge for talent to develop and grow ideas in the digital/alternative arena and organically move them into the mainstream,” Reilly said in a press release. “These new late-night series will be assets in their own right – but the clear possibility exists for a breakout digital success to graduate to primetime.
“Nick had an incredible track record at Adult Swim and is a dynamic guy with the instincts to cultivate and produce inventive and irreverent series that animation fans love. Together with Hend, they are the perfect partners for us in this exciting new venture,” Reilly continued.
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