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[07/05/22 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 5
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!
BIG CIGAR, THE (Apple TV+) - Marc Menchaca is the latest to board the limited series as Agent Sydney Clark: "A former lawyer and Vietnam vet from Oklahoma, Clark lives undercover as a dirty hippie while pursuing Newton, who is wanted on charges of killing a teenage prostitute." (Deadline.com)
BLACK CAKE (Hulu) - Ashley Thomas has scored a lead role on the upcoming drama, which has also added Zetna Fuentes to direct the pilot episode, replacing Andrew Dosunmu. Thomas will play Byron Bennett, "a brilliant ocean scientist, whose formidable work ethic has made him a leader in his field and a popular social media influencer. His professional success comes second only to his relationship with his mother. In the wake of her death, Byron is tasked with carrying out her final wish - a task that forces a reunion with his estranged sister, Benny and brings to light harrowing secrets." (Deadline.com)
DARK SIDE OF COMEDY (Vice, New!) - Dave Foley will narrate the latest installment of the "Dark Side" franchise, which "examines the internal battles, unexpected fame and societal pressures that are ever-present in the comedy world; as well as the lasting legacy of the women and men who allow us to see the world through their eyes." Andrew Dice Clay, Chris Farley, Freddie Prinze, Artie Lange, Roseanne Barr, Dustin Diamond, Greg Giraldo, Brett Butler, Richard Pryor and Maria Bamford are the featured topics of the 10-episode season, premiering Tuesday, August 16 at 9:00/8:00c. Paul Taylor, Catherine Whyte and Vanessa Case are the executive producers for Vice Studios. (Variety.com)
FULL MONTY, THE (Disney+) - Co-star Hugo Speer, who plays Guy, has been dropped from the sequel series after allegations of "inappropriate conduct." (Deadline.com, 7/2)
GROWN-ISH (Freeform) - Daniella Perkins's Kiela will return as a regular for the upcoming fifth season while the following are set for recurring roles: Matthew Sato as Brandon, "a sophomore at Cal U, who is charming as hell, smart, and an overachiever who's comfortable in any situation"; Tara Raani as Zaara, "a first-generation Muslim-American"; Justine Skye as Annika, "a funny, sharp, and extremely ambitious freshman"; Amelie Zilber as Lauryn, "a freshman who is a little shy and awkward, and sometimes a bit naive, so she overcompensates in an attempt to mask her insecurities"; Ceyair Wright as Zeke, "a contemporary all-American football player who is super confident and comfortable in his own skin, but still extremely endearing"; and Slick Woods as Slick, "a freshman who tells it like it is." (Deadline.com)
INFORMANT, THE (A BESÚGÓ)/LUST/KAMIKAZE (HBO Max) - The streamer has dropped all three originals from the service "in order to free up licensing deals elsewhere." The news was featured in a report about HBO Max no longer producing originals for the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland), Central Europe, the Netherlands and Turkey. (Variety.com, 7/4)
MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK (Bravo) - The cable channel has reportedly "paused" the long-running real estate franchise after nine seasons. (Variety.com)
NIGHT SKY (Amazon) - The streamer has canceled the newcomer, starring Oscar winners Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons, after one season. (Deadline.com)
SEX EDUCATION (Netflix) - Co-star Patricia Allison, who plays Ola Nyman on the series, has confirmed she won't return for the show's fourth season. (@CapitalXTRA)
YOUR HONOR (Showtime) - Star Bryan Cranston has indicated the show's upcoming second season will be its last. Additionally, Keith Machekanyanga's Lil Mo has been promoted to regular. (Deadline.com)
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[02/10/25 - 04:18 PM]
126 Million Viewers - Projected Average Audience for Super Bowl LIX Across FOX, FOX Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo and NFL Digital Properties
The peak audience is projected to be 135.7 million viewers from 8:00-8:15 PM ET in the second quarter.
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[02/10/25 - 01:56 PM]
Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley to Make First Late-Night TV Appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"
Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Mekhi Becton and Lane Johnson will also make a cameo.
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[02/10/25 - 11:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Unveil Exhilarating Opening Minutes of Season 3 of the Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds," Starring Zahn McClarnon
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[02/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
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The special will include appearances by Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, Will Forte and more.
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[02/10/25 - 08:00 AM]
"Euphoria" Season 3 Is in Production
HBO confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[02/10/25 - 07:54 AM]
AXS TV Salutes National Guitar Day with a Special All-Day Event on Tuesday, February 11 Starting at 8A ET
The event is anchored by the network television debut of the Gibson TV series "The Collection," featured throughout the day.
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[02/10/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Official Teaser - Netflix
Kristen Bell hosts as the biggest names in film and TV light up the stage for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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[02/09/25 - 04:01 PM]
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Set against the backdrop of the gritty and intense 1960s and 80s Korean entertainment industry, the series follows the journey of individuals who, despite having little, dreamed of glimmering success and gave it their all.
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[02/09/25 - 10:10 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: New-Look Los Angeles Lakers Host Utah Jazz on February 10 in Luka Doncic's Expected Lakers Debut
On Monday, February 10, the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen will visit the Los Angeles Lakers and newly-acquired star Luka Doncic in his expected Lakers debut at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+.
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[02/07/25 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 3-7
Updates include: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" revival nears pilot order at Hulu; Rhys Ifans, Anna Maxwell Martin to star Apple's "For All Mankind" spin-off; and "How to Die Alone," "Hysteria!" and "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh" among the latest cancellations.
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[02/07/25 - 01:13 PM]
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[02/07/25 - 01:01 PM]
NBC Celebrates the Legacy of "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 15 with the First-Ever "SNL" Telecast Airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
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[02/07/25 - 01:00 PM]
Video: "Between Walls" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[02/07/25 - 12:01 PM]
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[02/07/25 - 10:08 AM]
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