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[04/03/19 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 3
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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HENRY DANGER (Nickelodeon) - The cable channel has quietly ordered an additional 10 episodes of the series, bringing its series total to 127 episodes (40 in its current fifth season). (Deadline.com)
I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE (HBO) - Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, Juliette Lewis and Kathyrn Hahn have all signed onto the Mark Ruffalo-led limited series, based on Wally Lamb's bestselling book of the same name. Leo will play Ma, "mother of Dominick and Thomas (both played by Ruffalo)"; while O'Donnell portrays Lisa Sheffer, "a social worker for unit two at the Hatch Forensic Institute where Thomas is staying"; with Panjabi is Dr. Patel, "Thomas' newly appointed psychologist"; Poots as Joy Hanks, "Dominick's live-in girlfriend"; Lewis as Nedra Frank, "a self-absorbed grad student hired by Dominick"; and Hahn as Dessa Constantine, "Dominick's ex-wife." (Deadline.com)
INTERROGATION (CBSAA) - Ebon Moss-Bachrach will recur on the upcoming true-crime drama as "a close friend of Kyle Gallner's character - a heavy drug user with a violent streak. With secrets of his own, he finds himself entangled in the murder investigation." (Deadline.com)
LIGHT AS A FEATHER (Hulu) - Katelyn Nacon, Froy Gutierrez, Adriyan Rae, Alisa Allapach, Kira Kosarin, Alex Wassabi, Robyn Lively and Alan & Alex Stokes are all bound for the show's second season. No character details however were given. They join returning actors Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry. (Deadline.com)
RICHARD LOVELY (FOX) - Jason Alexander has been cast in the single-camera comedy pilot, about the disgruntled author of the best-selling children's book series (Thomas Lennon), who, after a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly conniving foster kid, is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever. He'll voice the animated character Mr. Mouse.
TRIANGLE (ABC) - Amit Shah, Sibongile Mlambo, Diana Bermudez and Sarah Catherine Hook have all scored roles on the top secret drama. Shah will play Dr. Owen Patel, "another resident of the Triangle who has been here since 1988"; with Mlambo as Lieutenant Priscilla; Bermudez as Tama; and Hook as Natalie. (Deadline.com)
VERONICA MARS (Hulu) - Mary McDonnell is bound for the revival series as Jane, "a warm-hearted therapist." No other specifics were given. (Deadline.com)
YOUNGER (TV Land) - The veteran comedy's sixth season - previously set for sibling Paramount Network - will now stay put on TV Land. (Deadline.com)
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[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.
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[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."
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[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.
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[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.
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[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.
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[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.
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[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.
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[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.
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[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.
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[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."
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[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.
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[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.
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[04/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
Season two of the original series premieres May 9 on Max.
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[04/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
Stephen Colbert Is Taking His Show on the Road!
Announced during last night's episode of "The Late Show," Colbert revealed the show would broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater during the week of this year's Democratic National Convention.
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[04/18/24 - 08:41 AM]
NBA TV's 2024 NBA Playoffs Coverage to Tip Off with Orlando Magic Visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, First Round Game 2, on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. ET
The network's back-to-back nights of coverage will continue Tuesday, April 23, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard hosting the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton, Game 2, at 8:30 p.m.
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