After several weeks of renewal negotiations infused with some real-life drama, Fox Broadcasting Co. and 20th Century Fox TV have sealed a deal to bring back real-time drama "24" for two more seasons reports Reuters.

Meanwhile, the network has given a last-minute renewal to another 20th TV show, reigning Emmy winner "Arrested Development," which has been on the bubble since the network cut back the show's second-season order in the spring because of underwhelming ratings.

The double pickup was great news for Imagine TV, which co-produces both series with 20th TV. Full details of their return will hit later this week when Fox annouces it's full Fall schedule.

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