FX Networks Drives Deal For `Furious 7’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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FX Networks has added box office hits Furious 7, Home and The Longest Ride to its stable of hit movies as part of a multi-film licensing deal the network announced Thursday.

Furious 7 has grossed more than $250 million at the box office, while the animated Home has earned $130 million, said FX. The Longest Ride has garnered $15 million since its April 10 premiere, according to Box Office Mojo.

FX has also secured exclusive TV rights for its FX, FXX and FXM networks for Taken 3 and Kingsman: The Secret Service, $125 million domestic box office threshold, network executives said.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.