Fox's Vinciquerra optimistic on 'Idol' changes

January 07, 2009 For example, the "Idols" results show was "very boring ... to be blunt about it" last year, so its composition has been changed, he said Wednesday at Citi's 19th Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Arizona in a session that was webcast. Importantly, "I am told the talent is terrific," compared to what he argued was a pool of contenders with less exciting personalities last year, said Vinciquerra, even though he hasn't seen any footage of this year's talent yet. Vinciquerra also said Fox has pushed back the deadline for second-quarter upfront advertising cancellation options to as late as mid-February after advertisers said they need more time to adjust their ad spending plans.

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