Fox Boosts Local Language TV Shows in Foreign Markets
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21st Century Fox Inc., Rupert Murdoch’s film and television company, is increasing production of local-language shows in foreign markets, part of an effort to boost international profit past $1 billion this fiscal year.
Fox International Channels, focused on programming outside the U.S., is expanding original production in Latin America and Asia, Hernan Lopez, president and chief executive officer of the division, said in an interview. The Colombian crime drama “Cumbia Ninja” made its debut in late 2013, while “Sitiados,” being shot in Chile, will premiere in 2015. In June, Fox’s National Geographic Channel announced an unscripted series with Turkish Airlines that will air in October.