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[01/10/25 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 6-10
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!
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY/AFTER MIDNIGHT/ALL AMERICAN/DOCTOR ODYSSEY/GEORGIE & MANDY'S FIRST MARRIAGE/GREY'S ANATOMY/HACKS/HAPPY'S PLACE/JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!/LEANNE/LOOT/NCIS/NCIS: ORIGINS/PITT, THE/S.W.A.T./SPIDER-NOIR/SUITS LA/TED (Various) - The aforementioned Los Angeles-based TV series were among those to "temporarily shut down production as wildfires continue to ravage areas of the city." (Deadline.com, 1/9)
BOARDERS (Tubi) - Alan Cumming and Natalie Cassidy have both signed onto the show's second season. Cumming will play Alan, "a man with high standards of the students at St. Gilbert's," and Cassidy will appear as Sharon Hail, "a teacher at a rival school." Previously announced new cast members include Wunmi Mosaku, Cara Theobold, Michael Salami and Kendra Brown. (Deadline.com, 1/8)
HOLES (Disney+, New!) - The streamer has commissioned a pilot for a small screen take on Louis Sachar's novel-turned-film: "In this reimagining of the beloved 1998 book from Louis Sachar, a teenage girl is sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose." Alina Mankin penned the pilot script and will executive produce alongside showrunner Liz Phang, Drew Goddard, Sarah Esberg and Mike Medavoy for Goddard Textiles, Walden Media, Shamrock and 20th Television. Andrea Massaro is a co-executive producer. (Variety.com, 1/7)
HYPER KNIFE (Hulu, New!) - Park Eun-bin and Sul Kyung-gu will topline the streamer's latest Korean drama, which will originate on Disney+ internationally come March 19: "The medical crime thriller tells the story of Jeong Se-ok (played by Park), a formerly successful neurosurgeon who works as a shadow doctor in an underground surgery clinic after being expelled by her mentor, Choi Deok-hee (played by Sul). Soon, both doctors reunite, reigniting a tense and emotional rivalry." (Deadline.com, 1/10)
STAR WARS: AHSOKA (Disney+) - Rory McCann will succeed the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll on the show's second season. (theinsneider.com, 1/9)
TWISTED LOVE (Netflix, New!) - Ana Huang's romance novel franchise is being developed as a TV series by the streamer in a seven-figure option deal: "A steamy new adult series that follows the lives of four best friends and their brooding love interests, riddled with dark secrets from their pasts, as they overcome the obstacles keeping them apart to fall in love." No auspices however were given. (Variety.com, 1/9)
UNTITLED GRIMM REBOOT PROJECT (Peacock, New!) - Josh Berman is spearheading a new movie take on NBC's "Grimm" franchise for sibling Peacock, details of which are being kept under wraps. Said report indicates: "It is believed to have ties to the series for diehard fans but could also be easily accessed by new viewers not familiar with the original mythology as it introduces new mythology and characters." Original co-creators David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf will also executive produce alongside Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner for Hazy Mills Productions and Universal Television. NBC proper previously tried to mount a revival in 2018 from Melissa Glenn. (Deadline.com, 1/6)
UNTITLED NELLY & ASHANTI PROJECT (Peacock, New!) - The streamer is reportedly filming a new docuseries featuring hip hop stars Nelly and Ashanti, who welcomed their first child together last year. Nelly Haynes and Ashanti Haynes will also executive produce alongside Jenny Daly and Oji Singletary for Critical Content Studios. (Deadline.com, 1/7)
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[02/20/25 - 11:30 AM]
Presenters Announced for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
The only awards show for actors, by actors, the SAG Awards will feature a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who will present the SAG Life Achievement Award to two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, and activist, Jane Fonda.
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[02/20/25 - 11:00 AM]
What's New on Max This March
This March, stream March Madness live from the opening tip-off of the First Four all the way to the Elite 8.
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[02/20/25 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Unveils First-Look Images and Release Date for Devilish New Series "The Bondsman," Starring Kevin Bacon
All eight episodes will be available on April 3, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[02/20/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Righteous Gemstones" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Max
They're raising holy hell one last time.
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[02/20/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Twister: Caught in the Storm" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.
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[02/20/25 - 09:07 AM]
Discovery Channel Renews Five Freshman Series
Set to return this year, "Expedition Files," "Hustlers Gamblers Crooks," "In the Eye of the Storm," "The Last Woodsmen" and "Mud Madness" were each top three cable series among Men 25-54 in their respective timeslots, excluding news and sports, and each reached at least 8.5 million viewers.
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[02/20/25 - 09:03 AM]
NBC Orders Second Season of Its Hit Comedy Series "Happy's Place"
The pilot episode of "Happy's Place" is now up to 17.6 million viewers across all platforms, +338% from its initial airing on October 18.
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[02/20/25 - 09:01 AM]
Date Announcement Hulu Original "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special"
Matteo Lane's comedy is like catching up with your old friend at brunch. In his latest special, he shares a glimpse into his travels, unique family background and friendships.
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[02/20/25 - 09:01 AM]
Apple's New Sci-Fi Series "Murderbot" to Make Global Debut May 16, 2025
Based on Martha Wells' bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series of the same name, "Murderbot" is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients.
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[02/20/25 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Adult-Animated Series, "#1 Happy Family USA," from Ramy Youssef
The series follows the maniacally upbeat Husseins - the most patriotic, most peaceful, and most definitely-not-suspicious Muslim family in post-9/11 "Amreeka."
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[02/20/25 - 08:30 AM]
Love Breaks Free - A New Season of "Love After Lockup" Premieres Friday, March 21st on We TV
The new season follows seven couples, including fan favorites from "Love During Lockup," as they discover more love, new doubts, and encounter unforeseen obstacles in their relationships.
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[02/20/25 - 08:20 AM]
AXS TV Dives Deep Into One of Rock's Most Iconic Artists in the Dave Grohl Sunday Marathon, Airing March 9 Starting at 4P ET
Dive deep into the music that defined a generation in this career-spanning celebration of one of rock's most beloved figures.
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[02/20/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Visionaries" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger founded ARCH Motorcycle reimagine motorcycles. Fueled by more than a love of bikes, watch as they search for inspiration from those who help shape the world around us.
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[02/20/25 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Announces All-New Animated Series "Avatar: Seven Havens" Set in the World of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
Set in the world of "Avatar: The Last Airbender," the original 26-episode, 2D-animated series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she's the new Avatar.
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[02/20/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Wolf King" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young commoner comes of age and learns he's the last of a long line of Werewolves - and heir to the throne - in this epic fantasy adventure series.
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