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[10/03/16 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 3
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
Looking to keep track of all the various projects in development? Click here to visit our signature "Devwatch" section. There visitors can view our listings by network, genre, studio and even development stage (ordered to pilot, cast-contingent, script, etc.). It's updated every day!
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (TBS) - The cable channel has landed the cable syndication rights to the first five seasons of the FOX comedy, which will roll out in 2017. Said pact is valued at "around or under $500,000 an episode." Hulu previously scored the exclusive SVOD rights to previous seasons. (Deadline.com)
CHANNEL ZERO (Syfy) - John Carroll Lynch will star alongside Amy Forsyth in "The No-End House," the second installment of network's anthology horror series. He'll play John Sleator, "Margot's (Forsyth) father, whose whole world is his family, but below the surface he is a troubled and complicated man." Jeff Ward also stars. (Deadline.com)
EMPIRE (FOX) - Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones has scored an arc on the drama as Brikk, "a menacing MC, known for his vicious and biting lyrics. His rhymes - often described as "precision-sharp, killer content armed with intention and purpose" - not only garnered Brikk his notorious reputation, but those "killer" rhymes become indispensable to Lucious (Terrence Howard) when dealing with new enemies." (Deadline.com)
FAMOUS IN LOVE/PRETTY LITTLE LIARS (Freeform) - Executive producer I. Marlene King has re-upped her overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, covering her duties on said series, the latter of which wraps its run next year. She'll also continue to develop new projects via her Long Lake Media banner. (Deadline.com)
KRYPTON (Syfy) - Newcomer Cameron Cuffe has been tapped for the lead role on the Superman prequel as Seg-El, "whose House of El was ostracized and shamed - as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Destined to be the ancestor of Jor-El (future father of Superman) and Kal-El (the future Superman), Seg-El is the scion of the once-prosperous El family and is blessed with an intuitive brilliance for all things technical. He now is living in Krypton's lowest caste after his family was stripped of its rank." (Deadline.com)
MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, THE (Amazon) - Veteran character actor Tzi Ma will recur on the new season as General Onoda, "an intelligent, nuanced and excellent soldier from a working-class background. Onoda' is a big personality with a large appetite for life and enjoys his women, food and drink - and can have a temper, too. He has a history with Trade Minister Tagomi and is depending on his support and connections." (Deadline.com)
RANCH, THE (Netflix) - Wilmer Valderrama will reunite with his "That '70s Show" co-stars Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson in a three-episode arc as Umberto, "a former ranch hand at the Iron River Ranch. Umberto is akin to a third Bennett brother, though Colt (Kutcher) and Rooster (Masterson) haven't seen him in years. He recently decided to leave a job at a Montana ranch and move back to Garrison, where he toils at the My Little Pony Ranch." (EW.com)
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[10/14/24 - 10:44 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night for Second Week in a Row in Adults 18-49
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" took the top spot in Adults 18-49 during the first two weeks of the season for the third consecutive year.
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[10/14/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Yintah" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this documentary, two Indigenous women and fellow land defenders fight to save their land - and history - from being destroyed by several of the largest fossil fuel companies on earth.
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[10/14/24 - 09:07 AM]
Ohio State-Oregon "Big Ten Saturday Night" Thriller on NBC and Peacock Is Most-Watched Primetime Big Ten Conference Game Since 2008
NBC Sports' audience peaked at 13.4 million viewers in the game's final minutes (10:45-11 p.m. ET).
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[10/14/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Blue Cave" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
When Cem finds himself at the brink of losing the love of his life, Alara, he embarks on an expedition to the Blue Cave, Alara's most beloved archeological site, to feel close to her again.
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[10/14/24 - 08:19 AM]
Sneak Peek 2025: First Dutch Reality Series Featuring Yolanthe Cabau and a New Series Based on "The Dinner Club" by Saskia Noort
Among the highlights is Netflix's first Dutch reality series, featuring Yolanthe Cabau as she shares insights into her life.
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[10/14/24 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Premiere Date for Spy Thriller "Black Doves" Alongside a First Look at the Series Starring Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire
Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, the series follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth, dedicated wife and mother - and professional spy.
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[10/14/24 - 08:00 AM]
A24's "Janet Planet" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max November 1
The film stars Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.
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[10/14/24 - 07:13 AM]
Video: Peacock and Sky Release First Look Teaser and Images for the Limited Series "Lockerbie: A Search for Truth"
Inspired by the true-life story, on December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town.
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[10/14/24 - 07:10 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Second Season of "Silo," Premiering November 15
The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Friday, November 15 on Apple TV+ with the first episode, followed by one new episode every Friday through January 17.
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[10/14/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Tom Papa: Home Free" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Papa holds nothing back in his third Netflix special as his kids are finally out of the house and it's just him, his wife and a bunch of animals ready to return to their glory days.
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[10/14/24 - 07:01 AM]
"An Almost Christmas Story" Premieres Nov. 15 on Disney+
"An Almost Christmas Story" is inspired by the true events of a tiny owl rescued from the New York City's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2020.
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[10/14/24 - 12:05 AM]
Video: Twisted Twins and a Fierce Cop - Netflix Drops "Do Patti" Trailer
A tranquil hill station may conceal more in the mist than meets the eye, and the trailer of Netflix's "Do Patti" teases just that.
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[10/13/24 - 05:01 PM]
Romantic Comedy Series "Mr. Plankton" to Warm Hearts on November 8
A man with little chance for happiness and his ex, the unhappiest bride-to-be, are forced to accompany one another on the final journey of his life.
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[10/11/24 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 7-11
Updates include: ABC to continue simulcasts of "Monday Night Football," shifting entire lineup; trio cast in Max's "The Big Bang Theory" spin-off; and "Kaos," "The Serpent Queen," "Unstable," "Velma" among latest cancellations.
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[10/11/24 - 02:03 PM]
Big Exclusives Power "Tamron Hall" to Season Highs in Households and Key Demos
"Tamron Hall" saw gains on the previous week in Households, Total Viewers and Women 25-54 for the week of September 23.
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