As Halloween approaches, the list of spooky and scary programming grows longer, but before everyone dashes off to watch Ash vs Evil Dead or the first live exorcism on TV, take a look at what you may have overlooked this week:

Fox TV COO Joe Earley To Step Down At End of Year:
Earley, the COO of Fox Television Group, has worked for Fox for 21 years, starting as a publicist. He also served as chairman of the PromaxBDA board from June 2012 to June 2015, and is now chairman emeritus.

Velocity IDs Find Worlds Within its Logo:
Velocity’s new on-air look was created to reflect the network’s position as the leading network for auto enthusiasts. Nathaniel Howe Studios was brought in to create one flagship hero ID and six network IDs that would “highlight the depth of content featured on Velocity,” said Lerner by corresponding to the channel’s six essential programming tenets: Motorsports, DIY, Builds & Restoration, Treasure Hunts, Auctions and Consumer News.

How Locally-Produced Programs Are Proving Powerful for Stations:
News stations are delving into the world of original programming as extra promotional tools. This week, Graham Media Group’s WJXT launched River City Live, and earlier this year, Nexstar’s WTVO/WQRF launched Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl, and quickly renewed it for three more seasons.

CBS’ Supergirl Soars to Early Victory:
The show’s premiere Monday night averaged nearly 13 million viewers in Nielsen’s preliminary live plus same day ratings and a 3.2 rating/10 share among primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, making it the most-watched new-series premiere this season and the highest rated, just edging out Greg Berlanti’s other new series Blindspot.
Hot Spot: The Last Panthers Opening Titles:
SundanceTV presents “The Last Panthers,” a crime series set to debut in spring 2016, with its main titles created by Momoco.
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