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The Fox summer 2025 schedule has been announced and includes the series premieres of Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and The Snake, as well as new seasons of Lego Masters, MasterChef, The Quiz with Balls, and The 1% Club.

Viewers can also look forward to all-new episodes of “Animation Domination” favorites Bob’s Burgers, Grimsburg, Family Guy, and The Great North.

Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service

The Fox summer 2025 schedule officially gets its brick on beginning Monday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. Et/Pt) with the Season Five premiere of hit competition series Lego Masters, hosted by actor and producer Will Arnett. Imagination, design, and creativity are brought to life when teams of Lego enthusiasts go head-to-head, with infinite possibilities and an unlimited supply of Lego bricks.

Once again, teams of two will compete against each other in even more ambitious brick-building challenges – including a masquerade party and a colossal wedding cake challenge,...

Fox has renewed its powerhouse cooking competition series MasterChef for a 15th season with an all-new theme, MasterChef: Dynamic Duos. The new season will premiere this summer on Fox and will stream on Hulu.

Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and new judge, James Beard Award-nominee Tiffany Derry, who will bring her no-nonsense point of view to the table.

“Season after season, Gordon Ramsay and his team deliver limitless creativity and always raise the competitive bar, keeping MasterChef among the top cooking shows on television, as we saw again with its impressive performance last summer,” said Michael Thorn, President, Fox Television Network.

“The long-standing, collaborative partnership we enjoy with Gordon, Joe and the Endemol Shine North America team continues to bring compelling, differentiated experiences to our audience – a winning recipe we know will get even better by welcoming Tiffany’s fresh,...

“MasterChef” has been renewed for its 15th season on Fox. Additionally, “Top Chef” alum Tiffany Derry is joining the series as a judge.

The theme for Season 15 is “Dynamic Duos.” Pairs of home cooks, including couples, family members, friends and even divorcees will participate together in hopes of winning the $250,000 grand prize. The season will also feature the return of the Pressure Test.

Derry, who will judge alongside Joe Bastianich and host Gordon Ramsay, competed on Season 7 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” on which she landed in fifth place and won the title of fan favorite. She has since appeared in cooking shows including “Chopped,” Bar Rescue,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “Worst Cooks in America,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat” and “Great American Recipe.” In 2022, she was a finalist for the James Beard Awards for best Texan chef and best new restaurant for Roots Southern Table in Dallas.

“MasterChef” is based on a format created by Franc Roddam.

Fox has renewed its hit cooking reality series MasterChef for a 15th season.

Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return to host and judge alongside Joe Bastianich and a new judge, James Beard Award-nominee Tiffany Derry. MasterChef: Dynamic Duos will premiere this summer on Fox, streaming the next day via Hulu.

This season for the first time, the show will pair home cooks participating in hopes of becoming America’s next MasterChefs. From married and dating couples to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends and divorcees – relationships are tested in some of the toughest challenges to date. Additionally, the Pressure Test will return. In the end, only one duo will be awarded the grand prize of $250,000, the trophy and the title of MasterChefs.

“I’m beyond excited to join MasterChef as a judge for Season 15, which is unlike any other,” Derry shared. “For me,...

Bridget Fonda is the daughter of Peter Fonda, the granddaughter of Henry Fonda, and the niece of Jane Fonda, so it only seemed natural that she would become an actor. She started appearing on stage as a girl and appeared in "Easy Rider" with her father when she was only five years old.

Fonda would go on to study method acting at the famed Lee Strassberg Theater. She started appearing in films only two years after graduating at NYU. Acting was in her blood and it seemed like she never considered doing anything else. From 1988 to 2002, Fonda appeared in dozens of high-profile Hollywood films, and was nominated for two Golden Globes and an Emmy. She retired unexpectedly in 2002 and hasn't been seen on screen since. Throughout the 1990s, however, Fonda was something of a cinematic "It" girl, appearing in raucous comedies, dramatic indies, intense crime films, and a few of Sam Raimi's productions.

‘Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story’ Trailer

Nile Media Entertainment Group has boarded a new documentary from Athlst and MagicLine Films about world record hurdler Tobi Amusan. Nile Media will rep global sales on “Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story.”

Amusan became world record holder in the 100m hurdles in 2022 and is also a three-time Diamond League champion. Athlst Studios CEO Lanre Aina and Sulaiman Folarin co-direct the documentary.

“This documentary is a window into my world,” she said. “It’s about the sweat, tears, and countless hours of training that go into those few seconds on the track.”

Check out the trailer below:

Banijay Germany to Adapt ‘MasterChef,’ ‘Survivor’

Banijay Germany announced today that its entertainment label, Brainpool, will produce local adaptations of “MasterChef” and “Survivor” in partnership with AcunMedya. Both shows will air on the German channel Sport1. Represented globally by Banijay Entertainment, “MasterChef” was created by Franc Roddam and received more than 70 local commissions,...

The Season 9 finale of “MasterChef Junior” airs on Fox tonight at 8/7c. In part two, we see Bryson, Michael and Remy serve up main courses and desserts to judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, Daphne Oz and Tilly Ramsay. Who will walk away with the title of MasterChef Junior and the $100,000 grand prize? Watch an exclusive sneak peak of tonight’s exciting finale above.

See Daphne Oz (‘MasterChef Junior’) dishes on Season 9 and teaching kids to be ‘fearless in the kitchen’ [Exclusive Video Interview]

In the clip we see Michael struggle with some inconsistencies on his cakes, hoping to he can pull off a beautiful presentation by cutting them to just the right proportions. We also see Bryson work his magic by taking a pair of tweezers to delicately place gold leaves on his chocolate dessert, prompting Daphne to ask, “Who is this guy?” Meanwhile, Remy’s brownie breaks, but she quickly recovers just...

Movies about music showcase the timeless power of song and dance, reminding audiences of the emotive force of melody. Whether about fictional bands or real-life artists, music movies capture the essence of humanity and the transformative nature of music. From the heartwarming School of Rock to the intense Whiplash, these films highlight the enduring impact and universal appeal of music.

Music has always been an integral part of cinema and movies about music have the power to enthrall audiences and showcase the timeless potential of song, dance, and the universal language of melody. From stories about fictional bands coming together to biopics of real musical artists, movies and music went hand-in-hand to create some of the most incredible cinematic spectacles ever seen. While the heyday of the movie musical may be long over, every year there were still countless movies released that reminded audiences of just how effective music can be.

Gordon Ramsay‘s popular, pint-sized cooking competition series “MasterChef Junior” returns to Fox for its ninth season on Monday, March 4 (8:00-9:00 Pm Et/Pt). This season, the judging panel welcomes Tilly Ramsay, who will join her father, award-winning chef, host and executive producer Gordon Ramsay. Acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and Emmy winning TV host Daphne Oz also return as judges.

“MasterChef Junior” follows 12 young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 who compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. This season, exciting challenges include cooking for the Harlem Globetrotters, a magical experience at the legendary Magic Castle in Los Angeles, cooking with seaweed and more! See the cast photos above.

See ‘MasterChef Junior’ winners: All seasons

Last year, Liya Chu, a 10-year old from Scarsdale, New York defeated 11-year-old Grayson Price from Austin,...

In 1979, at the tail end of the punk era, Franc Roddam’s Quadrophenia helped convince a certain crew of UK kids to favor sharp suits over bondage gear.Host Rico Gagliano tells the twisty story of the movie, the ‘60s mod subculture it celebrates, and the mod revival it fueled. Guests include Roddam himself, superstar fashion designer Anna Sui, mod historians Paolo Hewitt and Eddie Piller…and a cameo from Sid Vicious’s shirt.Season 5, titled "Tailor Made," dives deep into the worlds of film and fashion. Each episode tackles a landmark movie that captured a major fashion look of an era, and then decodes what that look meant—to the culture that spawned it, the people who wore it, and the audiences who watched it on screen.Listen to episode 2 below or wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcherSpotifyGoogle PodcastsMore...

The worlds of fashion and film are tailor-made for each other in Season 5 of the critically acclaimed “Mubi Podcast.”

The new season of the global streaming platform, production company, and film distributor’s ongoing audio series debuts January 25, and IndieWire announces this year’s slate of guests and topics below. Titled “Tailor Made” and hosted by arts and travel reporter Rico Gagliano, the documentary podcast’s newest installment is available on all major platforms and via Mubi’s publication, “Notebook.”

Each episode of the season “tackles a landmark movie that captured a major fashion look of an era, and then decodes what that look meant — to the culture that spawned it, the people who wore it, and the audiences who watched it on screen,” per Mubi.

From Jean Seberg’s inimitable style in Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless” to a two-part exploration of how fashion folds into Sofia Coppola’s entire career,...

Boris Karloff's portrayal of Frankenstein's Monster in the Universal movies is considered the finest, establishing key characterizations and tropes that influenced all subsequent performances. Robert De Niro delivers an impressive and faithful interpretation of Frankenstein's Monster in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, capturing the heartbreak and anguish of the character. Christopher Lee's performance in The Curse of Frankenstein offers a unique and terrifying interpretation of the Monster, maintaining a more human yet imposing presence.

Dozens of actors have portrayed Frankenstein's Monster, but only one can be considered the best. Frankenstein's Monster originated in Mary Shelley's classic science-fiction novel Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus. Shelley's novel chronicled the creation of a monstrous creature, constructed from dead bodies and reanimated by the titular scientist. The novel explores themes of death, rebirth, and paternity through its horrifying narrative and dramatic conclusion. As such, several renditions have become icons in the horror genre.

“MasterChef Junior” has been renewed for a ninth season, Fox announced on Thursday. This time, with new judge Tilly Ramsay joining her father, Gordon Ramsay. The award-winning chef will continue to serve as host and executive producer.

Based on a format created by Franc Roddam, each season of the unscripted cooking competition follows a crop of young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 as they face off in a variety of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. Chef Aarón Sánchez and author and wellness advocate Daphne Oz will also return as judges.

“Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon’s undeniable soft spot for kids, ‘MasterChef Junior’ returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “And new this season, Gordon’s talented daughter,...

“MasterChef” has returned for Season 13 and we have all the details about the summer’s most-watched cooking show. The 12th season finale aired back in September 2022, when viewers saw Gordon Ramsay crown Dara Yu the youngest champ in “MasterChef” history. (See the winners list.) This season divided the contestants up by region, with the Top 20 comprised of five cheftestants from the Northeast, MidWest, West and South. Ultimately, there will still be just one winner of the $250,000 prize and MasterChef trophy.

Now You predict who you think will go home each week and which contestant will ultimately be named America’s MasterChef by playing our weekly game in the Gold Derby Predictions Center.

Here’s everything to know about “MasterChef” Season 13, including the premiere date, schedule and “United Tastes of America” cast. Bookmark this page as we’ll be updating when new information is revealed.

See Joe Bastianich (‘MasterChef: United Tastes...

Fox, the iconic American television network, has confirmed the renewal of its acclaimed cooking competition series, “MasterChef,” for its highly anticipated 14th season. This announcement comes as the show is on the brink of reaching its remarkable milestone of 250 episodes. The show’s enduring popularity is attributed to the dynamic trio of judges, including the renowned chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, esteemed chef Aarón Sánchez, and distinguished restaurateur Joe Bastianich.

“MasterChef” has established itself as a beloved staple of the Fox brand, showcasing its strength, uniqueness, and long-lasting appeal. The success of the ongoing season and the imminent celebration of the 250th episode showcase the series’ enduring popularity and impact. Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment, expressed her pride in the show’s journey, stating, “Our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make MasterChef the massive success it is,...

Gordon Ramsey's reign on Fox is not coming to a close in the near future.

Masterchef has scored a renewal for Season 14, TV Fanatic can confirm.

The news comes on the heels of the milestone 250th episode (sneak peek here!), airing tonight at 8/7c.

Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich.

Exciting, right?

"MasterChef is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight's 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show," said Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming of Fox Entertainment.

"Of course, our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make MasterChef the massive success it is and we are proud to renew it for its 14th season.

Fox has renewed its powerhouse cooking competition series “MasterChef” for a 14th season, ahead of reaching its landmark 250th episode tonight at 8/7c. According to a Fox press release, award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich. Crowned the “Most Successful Cookery Television Format” by Guinness World Records, more than 60 adaptions have aired in 250+ countries.

“’MasterChef’ is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight’s 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “Of course, our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make ‘MasterChef’ the massive success it is and we are proud to renew it for its 14th season.

Fox is cooking up more MasterChef.

The long-running series has been renewed for Season 14. It comes ahead of the show’s 250th episode.

Gordon Ramsay will return as host alongside chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich for the show, which is based on the BBC format.

The series’ 13th season is known as MasterChef: United Tastes of America and sees the trip judge a cook off from home cooks from four parts of the U.S. Judges have included Daphne Oz, Graham Elliot, Susan Feniger, Tiffany Derry, Andre Rush and Kelsey Murphy.

MasterChef is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Jennifer Fazey, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.

“MasterChef: United Tastes of America” enters its 13th season with an all-new theme Wednesday, May 24 (8:00-9:00 Pm Et/Pt on Fox). Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich return for the ultimate cook-off, as the top home cooks from four parts of America battle it out for their region. See the exclusive new promotional poster below.

See ‘MasterChef’ winners list: All seasons

The home cooks will face a multitude of cooking trials, including a State Fair challenge, a series of iconic Mystery Box challenges, cooking a meal at Dodger Stadium, and the fan-favorite Tag Team event, where they must create a Michelin-star quality three-course meal! Only one home cook will win it all and take home the cash prize of $250,000 and the title of America’s MasterChef.

In Season 12, Dara Yu took home the “MasterChef” title, becoming the youngest winner ever at age 20. She...

Fox on Wednesday revealed summer premiere dates for shows including Crime Scene Kitchen, Beat Shazam, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars and MasterChef.

Dates for So You Think You Can Dance and Domino Masters are among the titles yet to be announced.

Joel McHale returns for a special two-hour season premiere of the baking competition series Crime Scene Kitchen on Monday, May 22 (8-10 p.m. Et/Pt). The following week, on May 29, it will air in its regular time slot at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. Crime Scene Kitchen follows bakers as they taste test various desserts and attempt to decode what they’re tasting to re-create the recipe for celebrity judges chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp. Stone and Gampp then decide who made the tastiest treat that was most similar to the original.

Crime Scene Kitchen is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment and Fly on the Wall Entertainment.

Tufano’s credits include the seminal UK films ‘Trainspotting’, ‘Shallow Grave’ and ‘Billy Elliot’.

Brian Tufano, a legendary UK cinematographer whose works included Trainspotting and Billy Elliot, has died.

His career spanned over five decades, during which he nurtured the talents of numerous debut directors and was at the forefront of the boom of UK filmmaking of the 1990s.

Born in London in 1939, Tufano began working at the BBC’s Gainsborough Studios as a projectionist in 1956. He then worked as a projectionist at the BBC at Ealing Studios, where the film department was based, eventually working his way up from...

With the popularity of nostalgia-driven shows like "Stranger Things," interest in '80s pop culture always seems to be taking new and exciting directions. One such example is the fascination with the classic movies of the decade. Sure, everyone knows about the heavy hitters like "Back to the Future," " E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," "The Terminator," and "The Breakfast Club." Yet, there are many other films from the 1980s that need respect, and that's what this list is about.

Here, we'll look at the movies of the '80s that deserve some love and devotion. These movies should become references in TV shows, have cosplays made of them, or at least be included in your next '80s movie marathon. So make sure to grab your favorite scrunchie, a bowl of popcorn, and a can of Tab (or whatever soda you can safely drink), so we can totally explore some fantastic...

Bill Paxton was an incredibly nice man who excelled at playing world-class jerks. He popped in small roles in Franc Roddam's "The Lords of Discipline" and Walter Hill's "Streets of Fire" before getting to strut his smug stuff as Chet, the world's worst big brother, in John Hughes' "Weird Science." From there, Paxton was off and running. Hudson in "Aliens" and Severen in "Near Dark" are two of the most quotable heels of the 1980s. Then he segued to hugely sympathetic leading man roles in films as diverse as Carl Franklin's southern fried neo-noir "One False Move" and Jan De Bont's mega-blockbuster "Twister."

Whether he was playing a swaggeringly vicious vampire or a naive, eager-to-please police chief, Paxton drew us in. He made bold choices, which gave every scene a charge because we never knew how he'd play any given moment. He was a mischief-maker in this regard.

‘Masterchef’ has been renewed for Season 13. Chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, chef Aaron Sanchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich will return to judge the cooking competition series.

According to Fox, ‘Masterchef’ currently reaches an average of 4.7 million people in multi-platform viewering.

The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Along with Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.

Ramsay is now one year into his deal with Fox, as he and the network established the joint venture Studio Ramsay Global in August 2021.

The studio produces all new series featuring and/or produced by Ramsay, with Fox alternative entertainment president Rob Wade overseeing production. Ramsay’s series created for other platforms prior to the formation of the company, including ‘Masterchef’, continue to be produced by their respective production entities.

Masterchef will be back for another season at Fox.

The series has landed a renewal for Season 13, hours ahead of its season finale.

The hit series features award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich.

The network has revealed that the series averages 4.7 million multi-platform viewers, marking a +108 lift from Live + Same Day.

Expanding to two hours on August 17, the series has led Fox to two consecutive Wednesday night wins among Adults 18-49.

The series is Fox's most-watched summer show and ranks #3 amongst all broadcast networks, coming in behind Big Brother and America's Got Talent.

On the Season 12 finale episode of Masterchef: Back to Win, airing tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt), "former judge Christina Tosi of Milk Bar returns and a winner is crowned," Fox teases.

"The three remaining chefs rush against the clock to complete their final...

Gordon Ramsay is continuing to cook up more MasterChef at Fox.

The network has renewed the cooking competition series for a 13th season.

It comes as season 12 concludes this evening with three chefs competing to win the 250,00 grand prize.

Featuring Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich, the series is now casting competitors for next season.

Fox said that the show is averaging 4.7M multi-platform viewers.

Produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, the series is based on a format created by Franc Roddam and is exec produced by Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre.

It comes as Ramsay is building up a number of shows on the network including Next Level Chef, which has scored the plum post-Super Bowl slot next year, Hell’s Kitchen and Food Stars.

Fox, which is a partner in Ramsay’s production venture Studio Ramsay Global,...

“Masterchef” has been renewed for a thirteenth season at Fox. Chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich all return to judge the cooking competition series.

The news comes ahead of the finale of Season 12, which airs Wednesday and features the return of former judge Christina Tosi, chef and owner of Milk Bar.

According to Fox, “Masterchef” currently reaches an average of 4.7 million people in multi-platform viewering. The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Along with Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.

Ramsay is now one year into his deal with Fox, as he and the network established the joint venture Studio Ramsay Global in August 2021. The studio produces all new series featuring and/or produced by Ramsay,...

Don Letts with music producer and 99 Records founder Ed Bahlman on Singers & Players War of Words (99-002 LP) and Adrian Sherwood’s label: “I mean all the early On-u stuff is absolutely essential.”

In There And Black Again: The Autobiography Of Don Letts (Omnibus Press) we learn the fate of a screenplay (“inspired by Linton Kwesi Johnson’s Five Nights of Bleeding”) bought by the adventurous producer Michael White (Gracie Otto’s The Last Impresario) and its connection to Franco Rosso’s Babylon, co-written with Martin Stellman, starring Brinsley Forde, and a soundtrack put together by Dennis Bovell (The Slits Cut producer). Martin Scorsese, The Punk Rock Movie, Robert De Niro, The King of Comedy, Jerry Lewis, and The Clash shows at Bonds also have a link to Don Letts.

Music producer and 99 Records founder Ed Bahlman met Don Letts at The Roxy 45 years ago and was invited by Bernie Rhodes...

Cooking-loving kids will light up Fox once again when “Masterchef Junior” returns for its eighth season this March — and TheWrap has your first look at a new promo for the show.

In the sneak peek (see below), chef Gordon Ramsay puts the kids through their paces in the kitchen as they try new competition challenges. The show features kids between 8 and 13, who will show their passion for food as they cook a meal for diners at an historical renaissance fair. There’s also a visit to a monster truck rally, and there will be a WWE-themed episode.

Joining Ramsay are chef Aarón Sánchez and new judge, author Daphne Oz. Ramsay’s daughter, Tilly Ramsay, will also return for Season 8 in a donut challenge

In addition to the “Masterchef Junior” trophy, the winner will take home a $100,000 prize.

“Masterchef Junior” is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato,...

MasterChef Latinos is lining up the team for its next season, set for first quarter 2022, returningChef Benito Molina, Chef Adrián Herrera, , and Chef Claudia Sandoval.

The show, produced by reality powerhouse Endemol Shine Boomdog for EstrellaTV, has also issued a call for chefs interested in competing on the show. Would-be contestants can apply at www.MasterChefEstrellaTV.com.

“We are excited to start production on ‘MasterChef Latinos’ with three of the most popular and influential chefs as the cornerstone of the series,” said Ivan Stoilkovich, EVP of television content. “Chef Molina, Chef Herrera, and Chef Sandoval each bring a very colorful and unique approach to the culinary arts. The show is now casting throughout the U.S., and we have been seeing some amazing talent. It will be fun to watch them compete to win the title of ‘MasterChef’ and be able to showcase their talents in front of three of...

The Season 11 finale of Fox franchise MasterChef was on the menu tonight, as hosts and judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich tasted, toasted, and taunted their way through the show talent’s best dishes.

Abetted by guest stars and legends including Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton and Morimoto, the season focused on 15 of the best home cooks in America. The finals came down to three female cooks, Autumn Moretti, Kelsey Murphy, and Suu Khin, who were joined by guest judge and chefs Curtis Stone and Michael Cimarusti.

**** Spoiler Alert: Do Not Read Past This Line If You Haven’t See Tonight’s Show

The winner of tonight’s MasterChef: Legends season finale was Indianapolis physical therapist Kelsey Murphy, who takes home a $250,000 grand prize, a complete Viking Kitchen and kitchen tools, and Bakeware products from Oxo.

“Winning MasterChef means everything!,” Murphy said in a statement.

(Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Season 11 finale of Fox’s “MasterChef.”)

The 11th season of Fox’s “MasterChef” came to an end Wednesday by revealing which of the three finalists — Autumn Moretti, Kelsey Murphy or Suu Khin — was named MasterChef. And the winner of the “Legends” edition was… Kelsey Murphy!

Here is the official description Fox provided for tonight’s two-hour season-finale episode, on which Kelsey claimed the big prize: Legendary Chef Curtis Stone returns as a guest judge for the semifinals when the Top Three battle for a spot in the finale in the appetizer round. Then, Michelin star chef Michael Cimarusti is the final legend to grace the “MasterChef” kitchen and it’s the finalists’ last chance to impress with their entree and dessert dishes.

On Season 11 of “MasterChef,” hosts and judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich invited the most respected culinary legends — including Emeril Lagasse,...

Documentary

More than a dozen members of the British Royal Family offer their personal thoughts in a new documentary as they pay tribute to the life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died in April at 99.

All the children of the Queen and the Duke, along with their adult grandchildren and other members of the Royal Family, agreed to take part in Oxford Films’ “Prince Philip: The Royal Family.” Originally conceived to mark Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, the documentary features interviews filmed both before and after the Duke’s death and has footage filmed inside Buckingham Palace, including the Duke’s study, private office and library.

It was commissioned by Patrick Holland, BBC director of factual, arts and classical music, and Claire Sillery, head of commissioning, documentaries. The BBC commissioning editor is Simon Young.

The writer and co-producer is Robert Hardman and the executive producer is Nicolas Kent.

“Masterchef” has been renewed for Season 12 at Fox. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich will all return for the new season.

“Obviously, Gordon is a good friend and, given the recent launch of Studio Ramsay Global, an important part of Fox’s programming and growth strategy,” said Rob Wade, president of alternative entertainment and specials for Fox Entertainment. “’Masterchef,’ Gordon, Aarón and Joe, and our fantastic partners at Esna, have been vital to Fox’s DNA. Even in its eleventh season, this show continues to impress by sustaining Fox’s success on Wednesdays this Summer. We anticipate this momentum to continue next year when ‘Masterchef’ returns for a much deserved Season 12.”

Per Fox, the cooking competition series is currently averaging 5 million viewers per episode in multi-platform viewing. “Masterchef” is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam.

Gordon Ramsay is returning to the kitchen for another season of MasterChef. Fox has renewed the hit cooking competition series, produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, with Ramsay and fellow judges Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich all returning for a 12th season.

“Obviously, Gordon is a good friend and, given the recent launch of Studio Ramsay Global, an important part of Fox’s programming and growth strategy,” said Rob Wade, President of Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Entertainment. “MasterChef, Gordon, Aarón and Joe, and our fantastic partners at Esna, have been vital to Fox’s DNA. Even in its eleventh season, this show continues to impress by sustaining Fox’s success on Wednesdays this Summer. We anticipate this momentum to continue next year when MasterChef returns for a much deserved Season 12.”

MasterChef currently averages 5.0 million multi-platform viewers, according to Nielsen. Its telecasts this season, together with Crime Scene Kitchen,...

Production

BBC Studios Germany has secured its first commission since launching in the territory this year — a local adaptation of British sitcom “Miranda” — and is co-producing the eight-part series for Zdf Neo with Studio Zentral.

“Miranda,” a BBC production written by and starring Miranda Hart, will be adapted for a German audience with the working title “Ruby” and will be directed by Natascha Beller. The screenplay is being adapted by Giulia Becker (“Kroymann”) and Anika Soisson (“Findher”) and Anna Böger (“Tatort”) plays the lead role of Ruby. Filming is currently taking place in Cologne.

The show sees Ruby facing the challenges of everyday life in a slightly clumsy way. The cast also includes Irene Rindje and Camill Jammal.

“Miranda” was previously adapted for the U.S. as “Call me Kat,” starring Mayim Bialik (“The Big Bang Theory”), by Fox Television, where it has been renewed for a second season.

BBC...

Saginaw Grant, the esteemed Native American character actor known for turns in The Lone Ranger, The World’s Fastest Indian and more, died on Wednesday at a private care facility in Hollywood, California. He was 85.

Grant’s publicist and longtime friend, Lani Carmichael, confirmed his death to the Associated Press, saying that he died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes.

The actor was born July 20, 1936, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, amassing nearly 60 credits in film and TV, starting in the late 1980s. The first film he appeared in was Franc Roddam’s 1988 action drama War Party, which starred Billy Wirth, Kevin Dillon and more.

Grant was perhaps best known on the film side for turns in Roger Donaldson’s The World’s Fastest Indian and Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger. He appeared in the former opposite Anthony Hopkins; in the latter, he shared the screen with Johnny Depp.

Grant’s early TV...

Netflix, Sky Team For Writing Fellowship

Netflix and Sky have joined forces with Sex Education writer Bisha K Ali to launch a UK screenwriting fellowship for people from under-represented backgrounds. The scheme offers up to six successful applicants the chance to join a year-long program, during which they will receive £22,568 to write a spec script for an original idea, as well take on a placement in a Sky or Netflix writers’ room. “We’ve worked to design a programme that not only tries to remove some of the barriers to entering our industry, but provides the space, time and financial security to help writers develop their craft,” said Anne Mensah, Netflix UK’s VP of original series. You can apply here.

Modern Films Snags ‘Lady Boss’

London-based Modern Films has acquired Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story and is planning a July 2 UK/Ireland theatrical release. The feature documentary will...

The July 4 premiere of short “Off Hiatus,” presented by artist David Lachapelle and fashion designer Kai Milla, will be one of the highlights of the Monaco Streaming Film Festival.

The short follows Milla as she and her associates provide exclusive access and insight to what really happens behind the scenes of fashion, through storytelling and impromptu dialogue. The premiere will take place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, the festival’s flagship venue. The same evening, the festival’s gala awards will honor leading contributors to the world of on-demand content.

Speakers this year include Mitch Lowe, founding VP Netflix, “The Biggest Loser” producer David Broome, “MasterChef” creator Franc Roddam, composer Erran Baron Cohen (“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”), and Buzz Hays, global lead, entertainment industry solutions, for Google Cloud.

Chris Fetner (Entertainment Globalization Association), Kay Meseberg (Arte), Elizabeth Markevitch (IkonoTV), Haymi Behar (Spi International), Jakob Mejlhede and Marius Johan-sen (Shahid...

Exclusive: MasterChef is officially back in production in the UK after Shine got cameras rolling on spin-off show MasterChef: The Professionals last week.

Filming is underway on Season 13 of the professionals’ franchise at 3 Mills Studios in London, with Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace resuming their hosting and judging duties — albeit with a socially distanced twist.

MasterChef: The Professionals is the first of the UK MasterChef brands to go into production in the pandemic era. Celebrity MasterChef is currently broadcasting on BBC One but wrapped just before lockdown in March.

3 Mills Studios has been MasterChef’s home in the UK for a number of years and it is understood that the large studio space used to house the show has been an advantage in getting production underway.

A MasterChef spokeswoman said: “We are ensuring that all Covid-19 filming protocols are being adhered to as set out in industry-wide filming guidelines published last week.

Endemol Shine has cooked up new deals across Asia for its long-running format “MasterChef.”

In Thailand, producer Heliconia H Group has commissioned a first season of “MasterChef All Stars Thailand,” expanding its five-year relationship with Endemol Shine. The new version of the format will continue to air in the Heliconia-owned airtime block on Sundays on free-tv station Bangkok Broadcasting and Television.

Meanwhile, the original “MasterChef” format has been renewed for a sixth season in Indonesia by Rcti, and a second run of “MasterChef” has just been completed in Myanmar on Forever Group’s Mrtv- 4 with a third season coming soon.

Endemol Shine has also agreed seven new distribution deals for “MasterChef” with broadcasters across Asia.

The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has picked up season 10 of “MasterChef U.S.” and season seven of “MasterChef Junior,” both produced by Endemol Shine North America, to be aired on Fox Life for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong,...

‘Riding the scooter along the clifftop at Beachy Head, I got too close and fell off’

I wasn’t well when I went for the auditions at Shepperton Studios in Surrey. I’d been in South Africa filming Zulu Dawn and got some sort of disease. I looked washed out. When the director Franc Roddam saw how sick I was, he told me to go home, but I was asked back for a screen test. When I heard that Johnny Rotten was no longer being considered for the lead role, I thought: “Well, this is it.”...

“MasterChef Junior” will return for an eighth season with new judge Daphne Oz.

Oz will replace Christina Tosi on the judges’ panel, joining chefs Gordon Ramsay and Aaron Sanchez to crown the next winner in the new season.

In the upcoming season, the young contestants will cook up meals at locations including a renaissance fair and motocross track. Ramsay’s daughter Tilly will return to the show for a special donut contest.

The show’s twitter account sent out several tweets welcoming its newest judge. One tweet shared a video of Oz showcasing her culinary judging skills on her own small children. In the video, she asks her kids, “Are we going to learn a lot from these kids? Are we going to becoming better cooks from watching these kids and learning to cook? Are you guys going to become great too?”

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Fox has renewed Gordan Ramsay’s hit kids cooking competition series MasterChef Junior for an eighth season. Additionally, former The Chew co-host Daphne Oz is joining the reality competition series as a judge for Season 8.

In the new season, the pint-sized contestants will cook a meal for diners at a historical renaissance fair and size up against monster trucks at a motocross track. Ramsay’s daughter, Tilly Ramsay, also will return to the MasterChef kitchen for a donut contest. When all is said and done, one talented kid will be named America’s newest MasterChef Junior, taking home the trophy and $100,000 grand prize.

Oz is an Emmy-winning television host, New York Times-bestselling author, chef and entrepreneur focused on innovation in food and beverage, beauty, wellness, fashion and media. She was previously co-host of The Chew for six seasons, and is currently one of the co-hosts of The Dish on Oz,...

The first time Tilda Swinton went to Cannes, it was for a film she hated. It was “Aria” in 1989, an omnibus title with contributions from Robert Altman, Jean-Luc Godard, Bruce Beresford, Nic Roeg, Charles Sturridge, Franc Roddam, and Derek Jarman. “We all got on like a house on fire,” she said. “A lot of people were drawn to libations in the crew. We all saw the film at the end, we all hated the film, and were friends for life.”

Since then, she’s attended to serve on two juries, and for eight films: Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” and “Only Lovers Left Alive,” Béla Tarr’s “The Man From London,” David Mackenzie’s “Young Adam,” Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Okja,” and Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” This year, she returns with Jarmusch’s opening-night zombie comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die.

The first time Tilda Swinton went to Cannes, it was for a film she hated. It was “Aria” in 1989, an omnibus title with contributions from Robert Altman, Jean-Luc Godard, Bruce Beresford, Nic Roeg, Charles Sturridge, Franc Roddam, and Derek Jarman. “We all got on like a house on fire,” she said. “A lot of people were drawn to libations in the crew. We all saw the film at the end, we all hated the film, and were friends for life.”

Since then, she’s attended to serve on two juries, and for eight films: Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” and “Only Lovers Left Alive,” Béla Tarr’s “The Man From London,” David Mackenzie’s “Young Adam,” Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Okja,” and Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” This year, she returns with Jarmusch’s opening-night zombie comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die.

International nonprofit Feed the Children and Fox’s hit culinary competition series, Masterchef Junior, are partnering throughout March to fight childhood hunger.

The organizations will unite for a 30-day donation campaign, End Hunger: Dare to Donate, as well as a three-week social media campaign, to bring awareness to childhood hunger across America. During the social media campaign, kids 13 and younger will be able to use everyday items (and their imaginations) to create delicious dishes inspired by Fox’s Masterchef Junior.

“We recognize hunger can’t be fought alone, but by working together, we can provide food and essentials to millions of children and families who live in poverty,” said Travis Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Feed the Children. “Hope for a better future is made possible, thanks to our partners at Fox’s Masterchef Junior.”

In Masterchef Junior’s special two-hour Season Seven premiere, airing Tuesday, March 12 (8:...

Music legends Dennis Bovell and Ed Bahlman unite before the preview of Franco Rosso's powerful Babylon with Brinsley Forde at BAMcinématek Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze

When I arrived with Ed Bahlman (99 Records) at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for my conversations with Brinsley Forde and Dennis Bovell, two key figures for Franco Rosso's Babylon, co-written with Martin Stellman, produced by Gavrik Losey, and shot by two-time Oscar winner Chris Menges (for Roland Joffé's The Killing Fields and The Mission), Brinsley, Dennis, and Seventy-Seven founder Gabriele Caroti were standing in the lobby. Ed greeted Dennis and they immediately reconnected by sharing memories of The Slits, Viv Albertine's memoir, Chris Blackwell, Adrian Sherwood, Pop Group, Mark Stewart, Public Image Ltd, Bruce Smith, Neneh Cherry, Linton Kwesi Johnson, the Reggae Lounge, and of course, Ari Up and the making of Cut.

Brinsley Forde shines in Franco Rosso's Babylon Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze...

Updated, 5:12 Pm: Fox said tonight that it has shifted the premiere dates for Season 7 of MasterChef Junior and the series bow of reality competition series Mental Samurai for a second time in two weeks.

The cooking competition now will return with a two-hour special starting at 8 p.m. March 12 — a week later than was announced after it was uprooted from its original date by the rescheduled State of the Union Address. Meanwhile, Fox’s “obstacle course for the mind,” Mental Samurai, will make its debut on at 9 p.m. March 19, following a new episode of MasterChef Junior. The Rob Lowe-hosted series also had been set for March 5. Both unscripted series original were set to premiere on February 26.

Previously, January 31: Premiere dates for Fox’s new reality competition series Mental Samurai and Season 7 of MasterChef Junior have been pushed back a week due to the rescheduling of the State of the Union address.

Tuesday is turning into in-season reality night on Fox for the first time in almost a decade.

The network has slotted Tuesday, February 26 for the Season 7 premiere of MasterChef Junior. The culinary competition series featuring talented kid chefs will air at 8 Pm, replacing Lethal Weapon, whose 16-episode third season will have its finale the previous week.

MasterChef Junior will be followed by previously announced new obstacle course reality competition Mental Samurai at 9 Pm, also set to premiere Feb. 26. It will replace drama The Gifted.

Tuesday has been a weak spot on Fox’s schedule, and the network is looking to shake things up with an all-reality lineup, which involves some counter-programming, going with an unscripted show against NBC”s drama juggernaut This Is Us at 9 Pm.

The last time Fox had an all-reality Tuesday lineup during the regular broadcast season was in fall 2009 when it aired an in-season installment of...