"The second season of Fox Nation's The Saints premiered Monday night at an exclusive midtown hotel screening that felt, unmistakably, like a Fox News victory lap. Academy Awardwinner Martin Scorsese the creative force behind the series took questions afterward, lending the night a level of cultural prestige rarely associated with a cable-news streamer. For the uninitiated, The Saints is Scorsese's docudrama chronicling the lives of canonized figures whose mythologies often overshadow the real events that defined their faith."
"And why not? By nearly every measurable standard, Fox News is having a moment. Look at the scoreboard: while competitors scramble to reinvent themselves, Fox News is coming up aces or, in this case, Scorseses. Over the summer, Fox News' primetime slate was the highest-rated block on all of television, beating even the broadcast networks. Quarterly ad revenue is hitting record levels."
A high-profile screening of The Saints season two unfolded at a midtown hotel with Martin Scorsese present, creating a tone of cultural prestige. The series presents a docudrama approach to canonized figures, aiming to strip away legend and reveal human drama, filmed on location with substantial production values. The evening included remarks from Fox executives, screenings of the first and final episodes, and a Q&A with Scorsese and his daughter, Francesca, who directed the finale. A sizable roster of Fox on-air talent and senior executives attended, followed by a celebratory reception. Fox News is experiencing strong ratings and record ad revenue.
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