 |
 |
[07/05/22 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 5
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
|
|
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)
|
|
|
 [july 2022]  |
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| | | | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
[05/28/24 - 12:28 PM]
Latest Season of "Ugliest House in America" Starring Actress and Comedian Retta Delivers Solid Ratings for HGTV
The latest season, which debuted on Monday, April 22, attracted more than 10 million total viewers.
|
[05/28/24 - 12:12 PM]
Bravo's "Summer House" Two-Part Reunion Begins Thursday, June 6 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Extended and uncensored versions of the shocking reunion will be available to stream next day on Peacock.
|
[05/28/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Back to 15" - Official Teaser - Netflix Brazil
Maisa, Larissa Manoela, Klara Castanho and João Guilherme take a tour of the new set for the third season.
|
[05/28/24 - 10:09 AM]
MGM+ Series "Godfather of Harlem" Adds Emmy Award-Winning Actor Rome Flynn as Recurring Guest Star
Flynn will portray Frank Lucas, a country boy from North Carolina who ventured to Harlem and, after initial friction with gangster Bumpy Johnson, eventually rose to become Bumpy's fierce defender and right-hand man.
|
[05/28/24 - 09:39 AM]
Netflix Top 10: "Bridgerton" Continues Its Reign; "Atlas" Debuts at #1
Making their list debuts were the kids animated series "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory" in sixth place (3.8M views), the Shane Gillis comedy "Tires" in seventh (3.8M views), and the reality series "Buying London" in tenth place (1.9M views).
|
[05/28/24 - 09:30 AM]
New HBO Original Series "City of God: The Fight Rages On" Premieres This August on Max
This new six-episode Brazilian production takes place two decades after the events of the highly acclaimed film "City of God."
|
[05/28/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from auditions to training camp and the NFL season as they chase their dreams and a coveted spot on the squad.
|
[05/28/24 - 08:47 AM]
Adult Swim Unveils Programming Plans for Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Adult Swim will screen the entire first episode of the highly anticipated new series "Common Side Effects" exclusively at Annecy.
|
[05/28/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Savage Beauty" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
With the face of Bhengu Beauty on the run, the family wrestles over control of their empire as they each fight for their own future.
|
[05/27/24 - 02:04 PM]
108th Indianapolis 500 Averages 5.344 Million Viewers on NBC and Peacock; Up 8% vs. 2023
The race is also the most-streamed IndyCar race ever, with an Average Minute Audience (AMA) of 286,000 viewers across Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.
|
[05/27/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Kubra" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With new powers - and new problems - will Gökhan lead his followers to salvation or damnation?
|
[05/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Hierarchy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The top 0.01% of students control law and order at Jooshin High School, but a secretive transfer student chips a crack in their indomitable world.
|
[05/24/24 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 20-24
Updates include the cancellations of Max's "The Girls on the Bus"; Freevee's "High School" and "Primo"; The CW's "The Spencer Sisters" and "Walker"; as well as Apple's "Still Up."
|
[05/24/24 - 01:01 PM]
For the 3rd Year Straight, "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine for the Broadcast Season Across Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
"20/20" grew its overall audience versus the 2022-2023 broadcast season (+1%/+40,000 - 3.882 million vs. 3.842 million).
|
[05/24/24 - 11:53 AM]
#1 Show of the Night "Elsbeth" Finale Up +12% from Its Season-to-Date Average
CBS won Thursday night for the 13th consecutive week averaging 3.63 million viewers.
|
|
|
|
