FXX Still “Work In Progress”, Update On Network’s Push In Animation – TCA

Two and a-half years after FXX’s launch, John Landgraf said that the comedy-focused network has “exceeded expectations” while calling it “still work in progress.”

Back in August, Landgraf signaled a programming shift for the younger-skewing network, now in 85 million homes — with an emphasis on animation. FXX already has The Simpsons library and, starting with next season, FX hit Archer, which is migrating to FXX. There are no current half-hour animated pilots in the hopper at FX Networks, but the goal is to launch a new FXX animated series behind Season 9 of Archer in 2018, FX Networks CEO John Landgraf told Deadline. (The animated veteran has a three-season pickup through Season 10.)

Spearheading FX’s push in animation is Kate Lambert, recently named SVP Series Development and Animation. It includes both half-hour and shortform animated programs. Read more….