'The truth is out there,' 'X-Files' to return to television

"X-Files" will return in a six episode ark, but no word on the premiere date. It originally premiered in September 1993 and ran for nine seasons. It earned 16 Emmy's and five Golden Globes and spawned two feature films.

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Carter did say production is scheduled to begin this summer.

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"The good news is the world has gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories," Carter said.

Social media, of course, was buzzing over the announcement.

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