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[05/25/22 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 25
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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BAD SEED RETURNS, THE (Lifetime) - Mckenna Grace took to social media with the news her sequel film has been delayed from its previously announced Monday premiere in the wake of the recent tragedy in Texas. (@MckennaGraceful)
DC'S STARGIRL (The CW) - Seth Green will lend his voice to Thunderbolt during the upcoming third season. He'll replace Jim Gaffigan, who filled said role in two episodes last season. (TVLine.com)
DEMIMONDE (HBO) - J.J. Abrams's long-in-the-works sci-fi drama has "major budget issues are threatening to derail it." Said report indicates "Warner Bros. Television and HBO, have been trying to rein in costs, but Bad Robot has kept firm on their proposed budget, said to be in the mid-$200 million range, and would not agree to a reduction below that." The publication goes on to say "a broader discussion about Bad Robot's deal is expected amid a big, across-the-board close examination of WarnerMedia's businesses by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav." Bad Robot is currently in the middle of a five-year deal with the studio, its home for more than 15 years, which runs through 2024. (Deadline.com)
LAST KING OF THE CROSS (Paramount+) - Tim Roth has joined the cast of the Australian drama series, replacing Ian McShane who withdrew due to health concerns. Producer Mark Fennessy said: "It's unfortunate that Ian is unable to join us and we wish him a speedy recovery. We are truly delighted that the super brilliant Tim Roth joins our cast as Ezra and cannot wait to see him breathe life into yet another unforgettable character." (Deadline.com)
MONSIEUR SPADE (AMC Networks, New!) - The company has acquired the North American rights to the Clive Owen-led drama which "centers around writer Dashiell Hammett's great detective Sam Spade (Owen), the protagonist of Hammett's 1930 classic The Maltese Falcon. Monsieur Spade finds Spade in the South of France in 1963 at the end of the Algerian War, years after the events depicted in The Maltese Falcon. Living out his golden years in the small town of Bozouls, Spade will soon find his tranquility interrupted." Scott Frank and Tom Fontana are behind the project with Frank set to direct for Black Bear Television, FilmNation Entertainment and Haut et Court TV with Owen, Barry Levinson, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Caroline Benjo, Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta, Carlo Martinelli and David Halpern also among the executive producers. Pre-production is underway for a summer start in France. (Deadline.com)
OVERLOOK/TINY HORRORS (Netflix, New!) - Both Stephen King projects from J.J. Abrams's Bad Robot Productions are reportedly now set up at the streaming service. "Overlook" - a horror-thriller series inspired by and featuring iconic characters from King's masterpiece "The Shining" - was originally given a production commitment by HBO Max in 2020 but was ultimately shuttered last year. "Tiny Horrors" is said to be a horror anthology series. No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
SPEED RACER (Apple TV+, New!) - Hiram Martinez and Ron Fitzgerald are spearheading a new live-action series for the streamer based on Tatsuo Yoshida's classic 1960s manga series about automobile racing. No plot specifics were given about the project, which is set up at the Warner Bros. Television-based Bad Robot Productions. A writers' room is currently being staffed. The company's J.J. Abrams and Ben Stephenson will also executive produce. (Deadline.com)
WORLD ON FIRE (PBS) - Gregg Sulkin has joined the cast of the show's second season as David, "an attractive, charming and confident fighter pilot of Jewish heritage who will eventually need to put all his survival skills to the test when he comes face to face with the darkest side of the war." (THR.com)
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[05/14/24 - 02:15 PM]
Video: Date Announcement and Teaser - Season Four of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"
The Emmy Award-winning original comedy series will return for season four on August 27, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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[05/14/24 - 02:09 PM]
Disney Channel's "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Title and First-Look Images Revealed
The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo.
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[05/14/24 - 02:08 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of May 6: "The Roast of Tom Brady" Rises to #1
The special claimed the #1 spot on the English TV List, racking up 13.8M views.
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[05/14/24 - 02:06 PM]
"The Voice" Announces All-Star Performance Lineup for Season 25 Finale
Season 25 will conclude with special performances from The Black Keys, Jelly Roll, Kate Hudson, Lainey Wilson, Muni Long, Thomas Rhett and Season 23 winner Gina Miles during the live show on Tuesday, May 21.
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[05/14/24 - 02:05 PM]
12-Time NBA All-Star Chris Paul Joins ESPN and ABC's "NBA Countdown" for Eastern Conference Finals Coverage
Paul joins host Malika Andrews, analysts Stephen A. Smith and two-time NBA Executive of the Year Bob Myers, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame sportswriter Michael Wilbon and senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski on the show.
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[05/14/24 - 01:50 PM]
Joan Vassos Named the First-Ever "Golden Bachelorette"
After her time was cut short on the inaugural season of "The Golden Bachelor," Joan Vassos, the 61-year-old grandmother and school administrator from Rockland, Maryland, will begin her own journey for new love this fall when she steps into the historic role as the first Golden Bachelorette.
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[05/14/24 - 01:49 PM]
Serena Williams Set to Host "The 2024 ESPYs Presented by Capital One" Airing Thursday, July 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
"I couldn't be more excited to host 'The ESPYS,'" said Williams. "This is a dream come true for me, and something I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember."
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[05/14/24 - 01:47 PM]
"Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band" Documentary Film to Launch on Hulu and Disney+ This October
Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances in the new documentary featuring unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour.
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[05/14/24 - 01:43 PM]
ESPN Signs Super Bowl Champion Jason Kelce, Adds the Dynamic Personality to "Monday Night Countdown"
Each "Monday Night Football" and ESPN playoff game, Kelce will join Scott Van Pelt and Ryan Clark during halftime.
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[05/14/24 - 01:34 PM]
Hulu Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Brand "Hulu's Laughing Now"
Jim Gaffigan will be the first comedian to host a stand-up special as part of the new brand, with his special "The Skinny" launching on the platform November 22.
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[05/14/24 - 01:29 PM]
FX's "Welcome to Wrexham" Scores Season Four Order
The team was recently promoted to the English Football League's League One (3rd Tier), which is being chronicled in the currently airing third season.
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[05/14/24 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Films' "The Great Lillian Hall" Debuts May 31
As beloved Broadway star Lillian Hall (Jessica Lange) pours her heart, soul, and time into preparing for her next big role, she finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness.
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[05/14/24 - 11:15 AM]
Video: "The First Omen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Sometimes motherhood is Hell. "The First Omen" comes to Hulu on May 30.
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[05/14/24 - 11:06 AM]
Bravo Turns Over a New Peach with the Season 16 Cast of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta"
Porsha Williams makes her return to the franchise alongside fan-favorites Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora.
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[05/14/24 - 09:05 AM]
The History Channel Honors Juneteenth with Premiere of New Documentary "Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics" Narrated by Grammy Award-Winning Actor Don Cheadle on Wednesday, June 19 at 8PM ET/PT
"Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics" marks the first project to air of a three-part development deal between the network and The SpringHill Company (TSHC) that will prioritize largely unknown historical stories that put diverse changemakers at the forefront of each narrative.
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