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[11/23/22 - 11:20 PM] Development Update: Wednesday, November 23 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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DUNE: THE SISTERHOOD (HBO Max) - Diane Ademu-John is stepping down as co-showrunner of the prequel series to focus on other commitments. Alison Schapker will now be the sole showrunner for the series. (Deadline.com)
EARTHWORM JIM: BEYOND THE GROOVY (New!) - Passion Pictures and Circus Studios are spearheading a new TV take based on Interplay Entertainment's video game-turned-animated series, which "followed the eponymous character, who wears a robotic suit and battles the forces of evil." No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
MORE (HBO Max) - Ana Ortiz is on track to star in the drama pilot, which follows the Lorenz family, a tight-knit clan of seemingly flawless Latinas led by mom/mastermind Leona. She'll play said role, replacing Veronica Falcón. Said decision was made after the table read. (Deadline.com)
OPEN BOOK (Freevee) - Elena Saurel, Gillian Vigman, Matthew Glave and Natasha Leggero have joined the John Stamos/Katelyn Tarver-led comedy pilot based on Jessica Simpson's memoir. Saurel stars as Sadie's sister, Kat; Vigman and Glave play the mother and father, respectively; and Leggero plays Abby Barnes. (Variety.com)
UNTITLED FTX SCANDAL PROJECT (Amazon, New!) - David Weil is spearheading an eight-episode limited series at Amazon Studios about the famed cryptocurrency exchange, which recently imploded after "upwards of $2 billion in customer funds reportedly missing and investigations underway by federal agencies." Joe and Anthony Russo are in talks to direct and executive produce via their AGBO banner. Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes and Natalie Laine Williams will likewise executive produce. (Variety.com)
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[05/28/25 - 01:01 PM] Peacock Unveils Cunning, Cutthroat and Chaotic New Cast of "House of Villains" Season Three, Premiering Early 2026 Production begins this week as the villains return to the iconic house from seasons one and two.
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[05/28/25 - 12:04 PM] Garcelle Beauvais Extends Partnership with Lifetime to Executive Produce and Star in Two New Original Movies On tap are "Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie," an emotionally charged thriller and continuation of the "Black Girl Missing" franchise, and "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love," the highly anticipated sequel to the hit romance that captivated viewers last year.
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[05/28/25 - 11:35 AM] "The American Music Awards" Hosted by Jennifer Lopez Posts Largest Audience Since 2019 The live broadcast delivered 4.73 million viewers, up +34% from its last live broadcast in 2022 (airing November 20, 2022, on ABC).
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[05/28/25 - 10:19 AM] ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" Averaged 1.7 Million Viewers for NLCS Rematch Featuring Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Said telecast was up 11% versus last year's "Sunday Night Baseball" average.
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[05/28/25 - 09:06 AM] Apple's "The Morning Show" Returns for Season Four on Wednesday, September 17 Season four of "The Morning Show" opens in spring 2024, almost two years after the events of season three.
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[05/28/25 - 09:03 AM] FX's "Welcome to Wrexham" Scores Season Five Order Also revealed today were new details about FX and Disney+ Latin America's "Necaxa," a new docuseries from Eva Longoria in partnership with Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the three of whom are all investors in Aguascalientes, Mexico-based Club Necaxa.
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[05/28/25 - 09:01 AM] Netflix's "Leanne" Starring Leanne Morgan and from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre - First Look & Date Announcement All 16 episodes will premiere globally on July 31.
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[05/28/25 - 09:01 AM] Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "The Kollective" (Only on Hulu) Taking audiences around the world from Budapest to St. Petersburg to London, "The Kollective" is a gripping thriller about a group of intrepid young citizen journalists who, after a sudden tragedy, find themselves sucked into a globe-spanning web of government lies and corruption.
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[05/28/25 - 09:00 AM] First-Time Tony Nominee Darren Criss and Tony Award Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry to Host "The Tony Awards: Act One" The live pre-show with exclusive content is available to viewers for free on Pluto TV - the leading free streaming television service - beginning Sunday, June 8 at 6:40-8:00 PM, ET/3:40-5:00 PM, PT.
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[05/28/25 - 09:00 AM] Video: Prime Video Drops a Gripping Trailer and Official Key Art for "Countdown," Starring Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane & Jessica Camacho The pulse-pounding series will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Wednesday, June 25, with a three-episode premiere.
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[05/28/25 - 08:11 AM] TLC's "Match Me Abroad" Returns for a Second Season Beginning June 22 The series returns for a second season, following six American singles who take a bold step to find love across international borders.
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[05/28/25 - 08:01 AM] "The Gentlemen" Season 2 Announces Cast as Filming Begins Joining the cast for season two will be Hugh Bonneville, Benjamin Clementine, Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, Sergio Castellito, Amra Mallassi, Tyler Conti, British professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr and TV host, DJ and entrepreneur Maya Jama.
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[05/28/25 - 08:01 AM] Nicole Curtis Rescues Neglected Historic Homes In Detroit and Wyoming in a New Season of HGTV's "Rehab Addict" Premiering Tuesday, June 24, at 9 p.m. ET/PT Across the fresh four episodes, she will embark on one of her biggest challenges yet - fighting to save two derelict properties that are 1,500 miles apart.
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[05/28/25 - 07:52 AM] Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Telecast on ABC Attracts Largest Live Audience Ever for Iconic Event The audience broke the event's record viewership of 2.0 million that watched last year's race, with viewership peaking at 2.6 million during the 10:30-10:45 a.m. quarter hour.
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[05/28/25 - 07:10 AM] Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for "Smoke," Gripping New Crime Drama from Creator Dennis Lehane Debuting June 27, 2025 "Smoke" follows an arson investigator who begrudgingly teams up with a police detective as their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.
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