LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The FX cable TV network announced Monday it has renewed its Denis Leary firefighter drama, "Rescue Me," for a third season.

HOLLYWOOD, March 1 (UPI) -- FX is becoming the HBO of basic cable in picking up Iraq war drama "Over There" and robbery drama "Thief," Daily Variety reported. FX's decision to pick up the two shows gives it five original dramas, more than any other ad-supported U.S. cable network.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Eddie Izzard, a two-time Emmy winner for his HBO comedy special "Dress to Kill," will star in a pilot for the FX cable network, Daily Variety said Monday. Izzard will play the patriarch of an Irish family that moves to the U.S. and tries to con the commun

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- FX has ordered a pilot from producer Steven Bochco for a series set against the conflict in Iraq, The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Glenn Close will join the cast of "The Shield" for the FX cop drama's upcoming fourth season, The Hollywood Reporter said Thursday.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Jamie Foxx and the FX cable channel are teaming for a sketch comedy series pilot, Daily Variety said Friday.