20th Century Fox
Mentioned in 25 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major Hollywood studio and production company involved in film distribution, television development, and content creation. The company has produced and distributed notable franchises including *The Simpsons* and films like *Super Troopers*, while also maintaining development rights to various projects and overall deals with creators. Podcasts reference the studio in contexts ranging from its historical role in filmmaking to its contemporary involvement in television and film production.
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Episode Mentions
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · May 21, 2026
How Iron Man Saved Marvel: David Maisel Shares the Real Story with Sean Callagy
“Held X-Men and Fantastic Four licenses; characters now returned to Marvel after Disney's Fox acquisition”
WHAT WENT WRONG · May 18, 2026
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
“Distributor of original Star Wars; Lucas attempted to renegotiate sequel terms with Paramount to avoid Fox's experience”
WHAT WENT WRONG · May 4, 2026
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
“Distributor of The Empire Strikes Back; negotiated profit participation deal that decreased over time as film hit revenue milestones”
Stuff To Blow Your Mind · Apr 24, 2026
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wasp Woman (1959)
“Studio that Gene Corman joined in 1963, leading to decline of The Film Group”
Unspooled · Apr 23, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada
“Studio that purchased film rights to Lauren Weisberger's book before it was completed in 2006”
Unspooled · Apr 16, 2026
Total Recall
“Distributed Total Recall, which became the fifth highest-grossing film of 1990 with $261 million worldwide”
Filmspotting · Apr 13, 2026
Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg: How Success Changed the System — and Them
“Distributed Star Wars; represented the distribution gatekeeping that filmmakers still needed despite their creative control”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 12, 2026
Witness with Amanda Dobbins
“Initial studio with first-look deal; rejected the script as a 'rural picture' despite Harrison Ford's interest”
The Confused Breakfast · Apr 9, 2026
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
“Produced and distributed Die Hard with a Vengeance; needed a hit after Last Action Hero's failure”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 1, 2026
Juan Uribe’s Fight to Save His Son, Scott Tranter Breaks Down the Midterms, Paul Fisher on Classic Hollywood
“Studio that greenlit Star Wars with executive Alan Ladd's support despite industry skepticism about the project”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Mar 3, 2026
Lisa Rinna and Jim Carey’s Two Faces
“Studio that produced 'Making Love' (1981), the controversial film Harry Hamlin starred in”
Freakonomics Radio · Feb 27, 2026
665. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ...
“Herzog rejected their proposal to shoot Fitzcarraldo in botanical gardens with plastic models instead of the Peruvian jungle”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 27, 2026
Mark-Paul Gosselaar + Dr. Drew (Carolla Classics)
“Removed director Brian Singer's promotional content from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' following allegations”
Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Feb 20, 2026
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Steve Lemme
“Distributed Super Troopers film; memorable for opening fanfare during premiere screening attended by Steve's father”
American Scandal · Feb 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1
“Landis's first Hollywood employer where he worked as a mailboy and met industry legends like Hitchcock”
The Sporkful · Feb 13, 2026
Lunchtime With The Simpsons (Reheat)
“Studio lot where The Simpsons writers room and production facilities are located in Los Angeles”
The Viall Files · Feb 10, 2026
E1076 - Jesse Metcalfe, Traitors w/ Carolyn, Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, Below Deck Down Under & RHOBH
“Holds development rights to John Tucker Must Die 2 sequel script with potential for Jesse Metcalfe's involvement”
Unspooled · Feb 5, 2026
Brazil
“Co-financed Brazil alongside Universal for domestic distribution”
Blurry Creatures · Jan 27, 2026
EP: 393 The True Story Behind The Conjuring with Chad Hayes
“Commissioned Hayes brothers to work on prequel to The Omen, exploring backstory and supernatural mythology”
How Did This Get Made? · Jan 23, 2026
Last Looks: Monkeybone w/ Brad Meltzer
“Fired director Henry Selick mid-production on Monkeybone, forcing creative compromises that altered the film's vision”
Bad On Paper · Jan 21, 2026
2026 Reading Preview
“Chelsea Devontez had an overall television deal with the company for show development”
How Did This Get Made? · Jan 16, 2026
Monkeybone LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel
“Studio that produced and distributed Monkey Bone; refused to release film in HD, indicating lack of confidence in commercial viability”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Dec 29, 2025
Top Movie Moments (with Glamorous Trash)
“Discussed as studio backing Cleopatra production with massive budget overruns and Elizabeth Taylor's record-breaking salary”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Dec 9, 2025
Inside Marvel Studios w/ Founder David Maisel
“Licensed X-Men film rights from Marvel; characters unavailable for early MCU films”
Hidden Brain · Nov 10, 2025
Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough
“Mentioned as the soundstage where Frank Sinatra met Mia Farrow in 1964, used as opening narrative example”