20th Television
20th Television is Disney's flagship broadcast and streaming studio label, currently deepening its overall-deal roster and driving major franchise revivals across Hulu and Disney Entertainment Television platforms.
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With King of the Hill pulling 1.21 billion minutes in its opening week and Seasons 15 through 17 already ordered, 20th Television is betting heavily on franchise animation and overall-deal talent for the Disney ecosystem.
20th Television operates as one of Disney's primary content production and distribution arms, supplying programming to linear networks and streaming platforms with a pronounced emphasis on Disney Entertainment Television properties, including Hulu and Disney+. The studio's current strategic posture reflects a dual focus: locking in long-term overall deals with proven showrunners and executive producers, and capitalizing on California's expanded tax credit programs to anchor major productions domestically. Trade coverage indicates the company's activity aligns with a broader industry trend of productions relocating to California, with the studio reporting a $48 million tax credit against $129 million in qualified expenditures, signaling a meaningful commitment to in-state production infrastructure.
On the acquisition and development front, 20th Television has been active in renewing and extending overall deals with key creative talent. Saladin Patterson's renewed overall deal, which covers both 20th Television and 20th Television Animation, is the most prominently documented recent arrangement, with Patterson serving as executive producer and showrunner on the Hulu revival of King of the Hill while simultaneously developing additional live-action and animated series within the Disney ecosystem. A separate overall deal with Rashad Raisani was recorded in late 2025, further illustrating the studio's pattern of securing multi-project commitments from writers and producers rather than acquiring standalone scripts or completed films. The King of the Hill revival has demonstrated strong platform performance, reaching No. 2 on Nielsen's overall Top 10 streaming chart in its opening week, which has supported the greenlight of Seasons 15 through 17.
Access to 20th Television is primarily routed through established representation and existing relationships with the studio's tracked decision-making team, which numbers nearly 60 individuals across development and production. The studio does not publicly solicit unsolicited material; writers and producers are expected to approach through licensed literary agents, entertainment attorneys, or managers with existing studio relationships. Given the studio's current emphasis on overall deals and Disney-platform development, the most viable entry point for emerging talent is demonstrating a track record on comparable network or streaming projects before seeking a formal meeting.
Rashad Raisani overall deal with 20th Television
With King of the Hill pulling 1.21 billion minutes in its opening week and Seasons 15 through 17 already ordered, 20th Television is betting heavily on franchise animation and overall-deal talent for the Disney ecosystem.
Aligns with broader industry trend of productions relocating to California in response to expanded tax credit programs designed to counter runaway production; reflects post-pandemic stabilization of major broadcast dramas.
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Does 20th Television accept unsolicited scripts?
20th Television does not publicly accept unsolicited scripts or pitches. As a major studio label operating within the Disney corporate structure, all material is expected to arrive through licensed literary agents, entertainment attorneys, or managers who have established relationships with the studio's development team. Writers without representation should prioritize securing agency or management before attempting to approach the studio directly. Cold submissions are not a documented pathway based on available information.
What budgets does 20th Television typically work at?
Based on available data, 20th Television operates at significant scale. The studio has reported a $48 million California tax credit against $129 million in qualified expenditures, indicating major broadcast and streaming drama budgets. Individual project budgets are not publicly disclosed on a per-title basis, but the studio's output for Hulu and Disney Entertainment Television platforms suggests production investment consistent with premium network and streaming standards rather than low-budget or independent fare.
What festivals does 20th Television source from?
20th Television's documented acquisition and development activity does not indicate a primary reliance on film festivals as a sourcing channel. The studio's recent deals, including overall agreements with Saladin Patterson and Rashad Raisani, reflect a talent-first model centered on long-term relationships with established showrunners and writers. Festival acquisitions are not a prominently documented part of the studio's current mandate based on available trade coverage and deal records.
How do I get my script in front of 20th Television?
The most viable pathway is through representation. 20th Television tracks nearly 60 decision makers across its development and production operations, but access is gated by industry relationships. Writers should secure a licensed literary agent, manager, or entertainment attorney before seeking a meeting. The studio's current emphasis on overall deals with proven showrunners means that a track record on comparable network or streaming projects will significantly strengthen any pitch approach routed through representation.
What genres is 20th Television currently acquiring?
Current signals point to live-action drama series and animated comedy as the studio's primary active categories. The King of the Hill revival, spanning multiple new seasons on Hulu, anchors the animation side, while Saladin Patterson's overall deal explicitly covers original live-action series as well. The studio's emphasis is on content destined for Disney Entertainment Television platforms, including Hulu and Disney+, suggesting a preference for projects that fit those platforms' established audience profiles.
Is 20th Television currently active and acquiring new projects?
Yes, though recent 30-day and 90-day unique deal counts are low, the studio's latest tracked signal is current and its overall-deal activity, including the Rashad Raisani deal recorded in late 2025 and the Saladin Patterson renewal, confirms ongoing development investment. The studio has also greenlit Seasons 15 through 17 of King of the Hill, indicating active commissioning. Activity appears concentrated in overall talent deals and franchise extensions rather than open-market script acquisitions at this time.
Profile compiled from publicly-available sources: trade press (Deadline, Variety, IndieWire, The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Daily), festival market reports (Cannes Marche, AFM, EFM, TIFF Industry), executive public statements, and acquisition announcements. Activity counters reflect signal volume from continuous pipeline indexing.
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