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20th Television
20th Television is actively building its overall-deal roster and deepening its animation pipeline, with Disney Entertainment Television platforms serving as the primary destination for new projects.
Current mandate
20th Television is currently consolidating creative talent through renewed and new overall deals, with its animation arm, 20th Television Animation, playing an increasingly prominent role alongside the live-action division. The most visible recent landmark is the renewed overall deal with Saladin Patterson, who serves as executive producer and showrunner on Hulu's King of the Hill revival. A separate overall deal with Rashad Raisani was signed in October 2025, signaling continued appetite for writer-producer relationships. Both deals point to a studio operating in active talent-acquisition mode, with Disney Entertainment Television platforms as the stated priority destination.
Over the past twelve months, 20th Television has logged 84 tracked records and 65 decision makers across its operation, according to activity data. The studio's deal pattern centers on overall agreements with writer-producers who can generate projects across both linear networks and streaming, particularly Hulu and Disney+. The King of the Hill revival, which drew 1.21 billion minutes of U.S. streaming time in its opening week for Season 14 and has since been renewed through Seasons 15, 16, and 17, illustrates the kind of franchise-anchored, platform-exclusive content the studio is prioritizing.
Writers and producers seeking access to 20th Television should note that the studio operates through represented talent channels; overall deals are the primary structural vehicle. Projects with a clear fit for Hulu or Disney+ programming, particularly in animation or live-action series for linear and streaming, align most directly with the current mandate. The 65 tracked decision makers across the organization suggest a broad internal development infrastructure, though outreach is most productive when routed through established representation.
Signature peaks
- 1B+ Global Hours Streamed (King of the Hill, Hulu/Disney+) — Accumulated since November 2018 availability, per recent coverage
- 65 Decision Makers Tracked — Across 20th Television's active development infrastructure (12-month window)
- 84 Activity Records (12mo) — Total tracked signals reflecting deal and development activity over the past year
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- Not disclosed
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Access runs through represented talent. Overall writer-producer deals are the studio's primary structural vehicle. Projects should be positioned for Hulu, Disney+, or Disney Entertainment Television linear networks. The 65 tracked decision makers suggest a broad development team, but entry points are most reliably established through agents and managers with existing 20th Television relationships.
- Deal structure
- Overall deals with writer-producers are the dominant structure, covering both development and production across live-action and animated series. Financial terms on recent deals, including the Patterson renewal and the Raisani agreement, have not been publicly disclosed. Projects developed under these deals are targeted at linear networks and streaming platforms within the Disney Entertainment Television portfolio.
Recent acquisitions
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Rashad Raisani overall deal with 20th Television
Market context
"Patterson will continue to develop, write and executive produce original live-action and animated series for linear networks and streamers, with emphasis on Disney Entertainment Television platforms."
20th Television is currently consolidating creative talent through renewed and new overall deals, with its animation arm, 20th Television Animation, playing an increasingly prominent role alongside the live-action division. The most visible recent landmark is the renewed overall deal with Saladin Patterson, who serves as executive producer and showrunner on Hulu's King of the Hill revival. A separate overall deal with Rashad Raisani was signed in October 2025, signaling continued appetite for writer-producer relationships. Both deals point to a studio operating in active talent-acquisition mode, with Disney Entertainment Television platforms as the stated priority destination.
Common questions about 20th Television
Does 20th Television accept unsolicited scripts?
20th Television does not publicly operate an open submission policy. The studio's recent activity centers on overall deals with established writer-producers, such as the renewed agreement with Saladin Patterson and the October 2025 deal with Rashad Raisani. Writers without existing representation or a prior relationship with the studio are unlikely to gain traction through unsolicited material. Securing literary representation that has an existing relationship with 20th Television is the practical first step.
What budgets does 20th Television work with?
Budget figures for 20th Television's overall deals and development projects are not publicly disclosed, including the Patterson and Raisani agreements. The studio operates within the Disney Entertainment Television ecosystem, producing for Hulu, Disney+, and linear networks, which suggests a range spanning cable-level to premium streaming budgets. Specific deal terms have not been reported for recent transactions, so writers should not assume a particular financial floor or ceiling without direct inquiry through representation.
Does 20th Television acquire projects from film festivals?
There is no recent reported evidence of 20th Television acquiring scripted series projects directly from film festivals. The studio's documented acquisition pattern over the past twelve months focuses on overall writer-producer deals rather than festival pickups. Its primary pipeline appears to run through development agreements with talent already operating within or adjacent to the Disney Entertainment Television ecosystem, including Hulu and Disney+ originals and linear network projects.
How do I reach 20th Television decision makers?
20th Television has 65 decision makers tracked across its operation, according to activity data, indicating a sizable internal development team. Access is most reliably established through literary agents and managers who have active relationships with the studio's development executives. The studio's overall-deal structure means that writer-producers with representation are the primary point of entry. Cold outreach is not a documented pathway based on available coverage of recent deals.
What genres is 20th Television focused on right now?
Current signals point to animation and live-action series as the studio's twin priorities, consistent with its dual-division structure (20th Television and 20th Television Animation). The King of the Hill revival, renewed through Seasons 15, 16, and 17, anchors the animation slate. The Patterson deal explicitly covers both live-action and animated series for linear networks and streamers, with emphasis on Disney Entertainment Television platforms. Projects in either format that fit Hulu or Disney+ programming are most aligned with the current mandate.
Is 20th Television currently active in acquiring new projects?
Yes. 20th Television logged 84 tracked records over the past twelve months and signed at least two overall deals in the recent period: a renewal with Saladin Patterson and a new agreement with Rashad Raisani (October 2025). The studio's latest tracked signal is dated June 2026, confirming ongoing activity. The King of the Hill franchise's renewal through Seasons 15, 16, and 17 further reflects active commissioning within the Disney Entertainment Television ecosystem, particularly for Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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