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Disney TV Studios Chief Eric Schrier On Big Fox Animation Deal, Global Originals Strategy, ‘Buffy’ & Other Reboots, Backend Model & Filming In L.A.
In an interview, Disney TV Studios boss Eric Schrier discusses big Fox animation deal, reboots and talent deal and backend strategy amid contraction.
Over that time, he has spearheaded major deals with networks and talent including the recent four-season pickup of four 20th Animation series by Fox: The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers as well as American Dad! Schrier also addresses 9-1-1: Lone Star ‘s cancellation, the business pressures impacting pickup decisions, the prospect of Bob’s Burgers streaming originals and the future of Doctor Odyssey and The Great North. DEADLINE: On the live-action side, the studio has Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Prison Break and Holes pilots, the Malcolm in the Middle revival, a potential Scrubs reboot and a Desperate Housewives offshoot across Hulu, Disney+, ABC and Onyx.
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