PROMOTION: THE X FACTOR FOR THE X FACTOR?
March 4, 2011 by admin · 2 Comments
Fox TV has gone to what was described as unprecedented expense to fly at least one promotion executive from 145 of its 210 affiliates to Los Angeles to discuss plans for the launch of the U.S. version of The X Factor, produced by and featuring Simon Cowell as one of the judges, Broadcasting & Cable […]
IDOL‘S FUTURE STILL IDLING
August 3, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
There was no American Idol “results show” at the Television Critics Association summer “tour” on Monday. Critics had expected Fox officials to unveil the new cast of judges and announce other changes for the talent show next season. But Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice would only say that no deals had been signed with anyone […]
“IDOL” LIKELY TO DRAW SEASON’S BIGGEST RATINGS TONIGHT
May 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Tonight’s (Wednesday) season finale of American Idol will be watched not only to see who’s crowned this year’s winner — Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze — but also to see what Simon Cowell has to say during his final appearance as the principal judge on the show. Asked to comment on Cowell’s departure, TV historian […]
