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[11/13/17 - 11:08 PM] Development Update: Monday, November 13 By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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BLACKLIST, THE (NBC) - Nathan Lane will drop by the show's 100th episode, which will air in January. "Lane plays the episode's blacklister-titled criminal Abraham Stern. Loyal to no one, Stern proves that Raymond Reddington (James Spader) isn't the only dangerous man in a three-piece suit. Using his leverage over the finances of others, he manipulates the desperate into committing illegal and immoral acts in pursuit of his ultimate goal, the claiming of a fortune that is his birthright."
DEADWOOD (HBO) - The much-ballyhooed revival movie is reportedly being eyed for a production start next fall. (TVLine.com)
HITMAN (Hulu, New!) - Derek Kolstad (John Wick) is spearheading a small screen take on the video game-turned-film franchise which "centers on Agent 47, a meticulous and lethal assassin with a mysterious backstory." Adrian Askarieh and Chuck Gordon are also slated to executive produce for Fox 21. (Deadline.com)
I AM FRANKIE (Nickelodeon) - The cable channel has quietly ordered a second season of the series. (Deadline.com)
INDUSTRY (HBO, New!) - Mickey Down and Konrad Kay are developing a new series at the pay channel "set inside an American bank in London's financial quarter" which "will follow the young generation just coming into the banking system and how they cope and adapt in the wake of the 2008 financial and banking collapse." Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner's Bad Wolf is behind the project. (Variety.com)
MASKED SINGER, THE (FOX, New!) - Craig Plestis and his Smart Dog Media are looking to import the Asian celebrity singing competition in which "contestants wear elaborate masks and costumes to conceal their identity. As they sing, a panel of judges and viewers are guessing who is behind the mask as they vote for the winner. As contestants are eliminated, their true identities are revealed and they are unmasked on stage. The battles rage on until there is only one masked singer left standing." No other auspices were given. (Deadline.com)
ONE TREE HILL (The CW) - Former cast and crew members of the drama series "have written a letter accusing former showrunner Mark Schwahn of sexual harassment and offering support for their former colleague, Audrey Wauchope." E!, Universal Cable Productions and Lionsgate Television, the companies behind Schwahn's current show, "The Royals," have issued a statement saying: "We are monitoring the information carefully. E!, Universal Cable Productions and Lionsgate Television are committed to providing a safe working environment in which everyone is treated respectfully and professionally." (Variety.com)
RELIEF (NBC, New!) - Maria Bello and Jessica Goldberg are set to team for a new drama at the Peacock about "a successful female doctor in L.A. who delivers supplies to her estranged brother on a remote island devastated by an earthquake. A series of dramatic events propel her decision to stay on and become part of a group of volunteers from around the world who are saving lives and healing themselves in the process." Universal Television is behind the hour, to be penned by Goldberg from a story by the duo. Goldberg, Aurora Entertainment's Bello and Mednick Productions' Scott Mednick are the executive producers with Skyler Mednick as a supervising producer. (Variety.com)
ROSEANNE (ABC) - The Alphabet has ordered an additional episode for its upcoming revival, bringing its total to nine. (Deadline.com)
STAR FALLS (Nickelodeon, New!) - The cable channel has given a 20-episode order to Breakthrough Entertainment for a new series which "centers on Sophia, a strong-willed teen who persuades a Hollywood movie star and his family to live in her house while he shoots a movie in town, all with the hopes of setting him up with her mom. But the star's three kids find their new rural life is a drastic change from the L.A. lifestyle they're accustomed to. Everyone's lives are hilariously turned upside down as the kids struggle to help their parents find love and adjust to what could be their new life." Siena Agudong stars as Sophia Miller, with Kamaia Fairburn as Diamond Brooks, Tomaso Sanelli as Nate Rex, Jadiel Dowlin as Phoenix Brooks and Marcus Cornwall as Bo Brooks. (Deadline.com)
SUITS (USA) - Co-stars Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle are reportedly not expected to return for a potential eighth season of the series. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED JOANNA QURAISHI PROJECT (CBS, New!) - Joanna Quraishi has set up a hybrid comedy at the Eye about "a millennial woman who sets off to get to know the Middle-Eastern culture and the family of her late father." Jennifer and Ashley Tisdale will also executive produce via their Blondie Girl Productions banner for Warner Bros. Television. Quraishi is a co-executive producer. (Variety.com)
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[11/01/24 - 02:01 PM] HBO Orders Original Limited Drama "DTF ST. Louis" to Series The limited series stars and is executive produced by Jason Bateman and David Harbour.
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[11/01/24 - 02:00 PM] Disney Branded Television Greenlights "How We Became the Biggest Band in the World" and "Vampirina" (Working Titles) for Disney Channel and Disney+ The Latter series is based on the books written by Anne Marie Pace and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, and inspired by the Disney Jr. animated series "Vampirina" from Chris Nee.
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[11/01/24 - 12:48 PM] Peacock Renews Long-Running Soap "Days of Our Lives" for 61st Season The renewal comes on the eve of "Day of Days," the annual fan event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles being held on Saturday, November 2, where the show's 60th season will be celebrated.
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[11/01/24 - 12:01 PM] Video: "Rhythm + Flow" Season 2 - Cast Announcement - Netflix The search for the next face of hip-hop moves to Atlanta as global hitmakers Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled join the judging panel to mentor fresh talent.
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[11/01/24 - 12:00 PM] 60 Years After Debuting on the Network, Christmas Classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Returns to NBC for a Special 75-Minute Telecast on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT Said date was the same it premiered in 1964 as part of the "General Electric Fantasy Hour."
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[11/01/24 - 11:54 AM] "High Potential" Continues Linear Dominance as ABC Wins Tuesday 10 p.m. Hour in Total Viewers for First Time in 4 Years Season to date through week five, "High Potential" stands as ABC's most-watched (10.42 million) new series in six years - since the 2018-2019 season with "The Conners."
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[11/01/24 - 10:31 AM] Video: AMC/AMC+ Debut Riveting First-Look at Season 3 of the Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds" The series will return with all new episodes exclusively on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT.
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[11/01/24 - 10:05 AM] TBS "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT "Christmas Maximus" Kick Off Holiday Programming on Saturday, November 2 With countless blockbuster films airing over 8-weeks, TNT "Christmas Maximus" takes holiday movies to the next level, serving as a hub for endless seasonal offerings and high-energy classics.
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[11/01/24 - 10:03 AM] 'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC Highlights include a new season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," along with news of a season 13 pickup for 2025.
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[11/01/24 - 10:00 AM] FOX and Gordon Ramsay Count Down to the Super Bowl with "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX" Gordon Ramsay's iconic series returns with a supercharged two-hour episode, Wednesday, January 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with regular episodes airing on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT, beginning January 8 on FOX.
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[11/01/24 - 09:30 AM] Prime Video Reveals "Pimpinero: Blood and Oil" will Premiere Exclusively on November 22 The film is set in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela, where gasoline smugglers known as "pimpineros" risk their lives transporting illegal fuel from one country to another.
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[11/01/24 - 09:06 AM] Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Returns with Yuletide Cheer This December A delightful collection of Christmas favorites is being offered to make spirits bright, including "Home Alone," "The Santa Clause" trilogy and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000).
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[11/01/24 - 09:00 AM] Watch CBS News and Stations' "America Decides: Election '24" Team Coverage Across Broadcast, Streaming and Digital Primetime election night coverage on CBS and CBS News 24/7 will begin at 7:00 PM, ET, anchored by Norah O'Donnell from CBS News' election headquarters in New York City.
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[11/01/24 - 08:01 AM] Video: "Miss Scarlet" Season 5 Preview Criminals have never stumped Eliza Scarlet, but a new Detective Inspector...? She's on the case!
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[11/01/24 - 07:31 AM] Video: "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." - Date Announcement - Netflix Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.
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