The new top executive of Fox television has announced the struggling network is moving to a year-round programming cycle, marking a break from the traditional September-to-May TV season. “When May is over, our new season will begin in June,” Fox Entertainment’s Gail Berman said during a presentation to critics. “We are not seasonal programmers. We are 12-month-a-year programmers.” The move is driven by Fox’s own coverage of major league baseball in the fall, a fact of life that has made it hard for the network to stick with a conventional timetable for season premieres. Starting this year, Fox will roll out scripted new shows including The O.C. as early as June. What does this mean for our beloved Simpsons? Before you jump to any conclusions, Berman said veteran Fox comedies and dramas such as The Simpsons, 24, and That 70s Show will probably continue to make their returns after baseball in late autumn. But it does give us hope for the future. Read More >>>
