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[10/16/08 - 06:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 16
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!
MAD MEN (AMC) - The cable channel is moving forward with a third season of the Emmy-winning drama. Said pickup however is contingent on producer Lionsgate signing creator/executive producer Matthew Weiner to a new deal. Weiner has been in talks with several studios to ink an overall deal which may or may not allow him to continue as "Men's" showrunner. Lionsgate conversely is hoping that locking up Weiner to a two-year deal will be enough leverage to secure an early commitment to a fourth season of the series.
UNTITLED WILL ARNETT PROJECT (FOX, New!) - "Arrested Development" alum Will Arnett has inked a seven-figure development deal with the network. The pact calls for FOX to develop a comedy around the actor, who currently recurs on NBC's "30 Rock" and is among the voice ensemble for FOX's upcoming animated comedy "Sit Down, Shut Up." Unlike most talent holding deals however, Arnett's gives him complete creative control over any resulting project. No studio is attached. Arnett has been aggressively pursued by FOX as of late, who had originally hoped to cast him in its comedy pilot "Boldly Going Nowhere."
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Reuters
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[09/20/17 - 01:18 PM]
A&E Network to Premiere New Nonfiction Limited Series "The Eleven" on Thursday, October 19 at 9PM ET/PT
The six-part limited series follows investigators as they reexamine the murders of 11 teenage girls after discovering a confession letter from current inmate and convicted murderer Edward Harold Bell.
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[09/20/17 - 12:31 PM]
NBC and Hulu Bring Will & Grace (and Jack & Karen) to Screens Everywhere with First-Ever Streaming Deal for Multi-Emmy Award Winning Series
The iconic series will be available on the NBC app, Hulu and on-demand through satellite, cable and telco pay TV providers, beginning Thursday, September 21, one week ahead of the return of "Will & Grace" on NBC.
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[09/20/17 - 12:01 PM]
CBS Gives 13 Episode Series Production Commitment to New Drama from Emmy Award Winner Dick Wolf for the 2018-2019 Broadcast Season
The new series, "F.B.I." (working title), is a scripted drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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[09/20/17 - 11:55 AM]
American Heroes Channel Announces Premiere of "Unabomber: 20 Years of Terror" This Sunday, September 24 at 10/9c
For 18 years, Theodore John Kaczynski mailed and planted handmade explosive devices, traumatizing the American people, claiming the lives of three innocent victims and injuring nearly two dozen more.
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[09/20/17 - 11:16 AM]
Natasha Lyonne, Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler to Bring New Comedy Series to Netflix
The series follows a young woman named Nadia (Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City.
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[09/20/17 - 11:03 AM]
Short Film "Tokyo Project," Starring Elisabeth Moss, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Shu Kakizawa, Debuts Oct. 14 on HBO
Exploring a mysterious romance between two strangers, the exclusive presentation is written and directed by Richard Shepard.
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[09/20/17 - 10:40 AM]
eSports Docuseries "Chasing the Cup: Injustice 2" Launches Today on CW Seed and Machinima's Main YouTube Channel
The finale will air on The CW network as a one-hour primetime special on Tuesday, October 3.
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[09/20/17 - 10:31 AM]
Nora Arnezeder, Gabriel Byrne, Justin Chatwin, Tomiwa Edun and Laura Fraser Cast in Crackle's Upcoming Original Movie, "In the Cloud" from Imperative Entertainment and Automatik
The 90-minute feature is expected to release this December on the streaming network.
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[09/20/17 - 10:30 AM]
Fan-Favorite "MasterChef Junior" Judge Joe Bastianich Returns for Season Six, Scheduled to Air During the 2017-2018 Season on FOX
Additionally, Bastianich joins chefs Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez on the "MasterChef" season eight finale airing tonight.
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[09/20/17 - 09:37 AM]
Aflac Dives Into the Animation Pond, Signing on as Sponsor of Disney XD's New "DuckTales" Animated Series
As part of the agreement, the two companies have developed a co-branded commercial featuring an animated version of the Aflac Duck set in the world of "DuckTales."
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[09/20/17 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Marvel, Grace Van Patten and Emma Thompson star in Noah Baumbach's latest film.
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[09/20/17 - 08:37 AM]
Michael McKean Sprinkles Fact with a Dash of Fiction in New Season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?"
"A revered actor with impeccable comedic timing, Michael McKean is the perfect guide to walk viewers through the myths, mysteries, and magic behind the foods we all love, " said Courtney White.
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[09/20/17 - 08:19 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Got Talent" Cruise to Victory
The Peacock easily tops the night among total viewers as well as adults 18-49.
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[09/20/17 - 08:09 AM]
Lifetime Has Five All New Movies You Don't Want to Miss
Newly announced: "Oscar Pistorious: Blade Runner Killer" starring Andreas Damm and Toni Garrn on November 11.
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[09/20/17 - 07:39 AM]
DIY Network Hit "Texas Flip N Move" Premieres New Season on Oct. 6
The series follows a cast of real estate risk-takers in the Lone Star State as they compete head-to-head to buy low, work fast and sell high in this property-flipping competition.
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