TV recap: Welcome to ‘Welcome to Flatch’

The setting: Flatch, Ohio. Population 1,526. The premise: FOX has sent a documentary crew to explore what life is like in a small town and why so many Americans are longing for a simpler life there. The result: Oddball hilarity with a heaping side of heart.

Iconic comic strip “Bloom County” in development as FOX animated comedy

A collapsed lawyer, a lobotomized cat and a penguin in briefs. What do these things have in common? They’re all part of the acclaimed comic strip “Bloom County" from Pulitzer Prize-winning creator Berkeley Breathed, which is in development as a new animated comedy from FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment. Pulitzer Prize-winning original creator Berkeley Breathed is also onboard as a co-writer and executive producer of the series.

FOX Entertainment acquires rights to “Gumby” franchise

Iconic claymation character Gumby and all his friends are set to join the FOX Entertainment line-up. The company acquired the rights from the estate of creator Art Clokey. This could pave the way for new additions to the Gumby-verse across broadcast, streaming and beyond. FOX currently has hopes for a new animated series and live-action original content, as well as NFTS, consumer products, publishing and more.