FX Secures 'Jurassic World' Rights

By R. Thomas Umstead
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FX Networks has secured the rights for box office hit Jurassic World after the movie's record-breaking weekend.

The thriller, which generated $208 million at the box office, will air on Fox Networks and its suite of networks FX, FXX and FXM, said network officials. The agreement follows the company's acquisition of TV rights for Furious 7, as well as Pitch Perfect 2 and Taken 3, said network officials. 

The Universal Pictures-distributed film -- based on the Jurassic Park franchise -- stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. 

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.