Fox plans to spend just as much or more on development this year, according to Fox Networks Group Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice, who spoke at the TCA 2011 winter press tour, reports B&C.

Kevin Reilly, the president of Fox Entertainment, said not all the money will be spent on traditional fall and midseason debuts. "We would like to put some more resources to the summer so we can program year round," Reilly said, the story notes. He added that the network needs a "next generation of hits."