Idol eternal.

Idol Eternal: The producers of "American Idol" reached a deal with the Los Angeles-based Fox television network for up to six more seasons of the broadcaster's ratings mainstay. CKX Inc., which owns 19 Entertainment, the British creator of the series, said it reached a joint agreement with producer FremantleMedia, Fox, "Idol" celebrity judge Simon Cowell and record label Sony BMG to continue the series for four more seasons with an option to renew for an additional two seasons.

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Title Annotation:	CKX Inc. enters into a contract with Fox television network
Publication:	Los Angeles Business Journal
Article Type:	Brief Article
Geographic Code:	4EUUK
Date:	Dec 5, 2005
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