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[05/10/21 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 10
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!
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW (PBS) - Filming is set to resume on the PBS staple as "producers have put together a Covid-friendly production process to keep everyone safe." (Deadline.com)
CALL ME KAT (FOX) - Creator Darlene Hunt won't return as showrunner for the series' just ordered second season. (Deadline.com)
DOUBLE CROSS/FOR THE LOVE OF JASON/HOUSE DIVIDED, A (ALLBLK) - The streaming service has renewed all three scripted series. (Variety.com)
GIRL IN THE WOODS (Peacock) - The supernatural drama, based on the Crypt TV franchise, has cast Stefanie Scott as Carrie, "a mysterious warrior who escaped from a cult-like colony that guards the world from monsters hidden behind a secret door in the woods"; Misha Osherovich as Nolan, "the child of environmental activists embroiled in the town debate about the safety of the local mine and a bullied teen exploring gender identity"; Sofia Bryant as Tasha, "the child of miners on the opposite side of the environmental debate"; Will Yun Lee as Arthur Deane, "Carrie's former mentor turned foe who is tasked with hunting Carrie down and returning her to the colony so she can face the consequence of her desertion"; Kylie Liya Page as Sara, "Carrie's former best friend and flame from The Colony"; Reed Diamond as Hosea, "the leader of the colony in the woods tasked with protecting its secrets"; and Leonard Roberts as Alex, "Tasha's loving father and leader of the West Pine miners." (Deadline.com)
PORTRAIT OF A THIEF (Netflix, New!) - Grace Li's upcoming novel is being developed for television by the streaming service, "based on a true story of Chinese art vanishing from Western museums. It's a story of friendships, the colonization of art and the complexity of the Chinese American identity." Sugar23's Michael Sugar, Ashley Zalta and Margaux Swerdloff will executive produce alongside Li. The search is underway for a writer. (THR.com)
PRINCE, THE (HBO Max) - The streamer has delayed the launch of the animated series - a satire of British Royals through the eyes of a young Prince George, eldest child of Prince William and Princess Kate - following the death of Prince Philip. (THR.com, 5/9)
PRODIGAL SON (FOX) - The network has canceled the Tom Payne/Michael Sheen-led drama after two seasons. Its de facto finale airs next Tuesday, May 18. (Variety.com)
PUZZLE TALK (Hulu, New!) - Tessa Thompson is developing a conversation-driven series at the streamer which "will bring together a pair of compelling public figures and thought leaders across various fields who may be acquainted - or who may be perfect strangers. Each episode will see the two figures meet and get a new sense of one another through conversation while working together to assemble a jigsaw puzzle." Thompson will executive produce via her Viva Maude banner alongside Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver of Left/Right Productions. (THR.com)
SERPENT QUEEN, THE (Starz) - The Samantha Morton-led drama has cast Amrita Acharia as Aabis, "a member of Catherine's retinue"; Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri, a "magician and soothsayer"; Barry Atsma as Montmorency, who "serves as its foremost military leader"; Nicholas Burns as Antoine de Bourbon, "the eldest of the Bourbon brothers"; and Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, "the stronger willed and more intelligent Bourbon brother"; with Charles Dance as Pope Clement; Ludivine Sagnier as Diane; Liv Hill as Young Catherine; Kiruna Stamell as Mathilde; and Colm Meaney as King Francis. (Deadline.com)
SHINING GIRLS (Apple TV+) - Jamie Bell has been cast in the Elisabeth Moss-led drama as "a mysterious loner with a surprising connection to Moss's Kirby." (Deadline.com)
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[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.
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[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.
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[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
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[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
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[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
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The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.
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[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Believe Entertainment Group's "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" Is Now Available to Rent on Amazon Prime
The feature-length documentary captures the incredible true story of the dolls, leaving nothing untouched, including the fundamental dispute over who originated the idea.
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[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
MGM+ Renews Sci-Fi Horror Series "From" for Season Four
The series is set to return to production in Nova Scotia in 2025, and premiere in 2026.
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[11/21/24 - 12:00 PM]
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[11/21/24 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." for a Second Season
The season one finale debuts Friday, November 22 and the first season is available to stream on Max.
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[11/21/24 - 10:32 AM]
Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" Explodes with Over 5M Global Viewers Across Paramount+ and Linear Preview
The series also secured the #1 spot for a U.S. premiere in Paramount+ history within its first three days.
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[11/21/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
Filmed over a five-night sold-out run in Honolulu at the historic Hawai'i Theatre, this extremely personal special hilariously unpacks the indignities of the IVF process, the pitfalls of being a man on the internet, American politics and the place of the older generation in today's world.
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[11/21/24 - 10:06 AM]
CNN Renews "Have I Got News for You" for a Second Season
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[11/21/24 - 10:04 AM]
"CMA Country Christmas" Returns Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8/7c an ABC and Next Day on Hulu and Disney+
Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of Christmas classics from Country Music's biggest stars.
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[11/21/24 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Brings "Squid Game" to Los Angeles with Immersive Fan Event & US Premiere Set for December 12th, 2024
The interactive event, which will give fans a chance to compete for their seat at an exclusive advance screening, will feature director Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and more cast members from Season 2.
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[11/21/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "Nature of the Crime" Debuts December 10
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