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[06/02/11 - 10:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 2
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!
BLING RING (Lifetime) - Jennifer Grey is set to star while Leslie Hope is on board to executive produce the upcoming telefilm, based on the true story about one of Hollywood's most notorious burglary rings that was a group of middle-class teens from a Los Angeles suburb. Orly Adelson and Jon Eskenas also serve as executive producers for Orly Adelson Productions. No other auspices were given.
BLUE BLOODS (CBS) - Michael Pressman has been tapped as a co-executive producer for the show's second season. He'll serve as in-house director on the series, which recently added Ed Zuckerman as showrunner. They'll fill the void left by co-creators Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green, who opted not to return for its sophomore run.
FEAR FACTOR (NBC) - The Peacock has issued a casting notice touting the return of its former gross-out mainstay. "Think you have what it takes to face your fears? Fear Factor is BACK and casting NOW!" reads NBC's casting page. "'Fear Factor' is the competition reality show in which contestants must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their fears while outpacing the competition. This hit TV series is back and ready to challenge teams of two to compete for up to $50,000. To apply now, go to www.fearfactorcasting.com. There, download an application and find out more information on open calls and video submissions. OPEN CALLS will be held in southern California in June/July 2011. Stay tuned for more information on dates, times and locations. Applicants must be 18 years and older."
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[04/03/25 - 08:03 AM]
A Dilapidated French Chateau Gets a High-Stakes Fairytale Renovation in the New HGTV Series "Castle Impossible"
High school sweethearts and married couple, Daphne Reckert and Ian Figueira, will abandon their plans of living in a California tiny home when Daphne inherits her late grandfather's 500-year-old chateau on a 130-acre estate just outside of Paris, France, in the new HGTV series.
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[04/03/25 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Original Series "Like Water for Chocolate" Begins Filming Its Second Season
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[04/03/25 - 07:01 AM]
New Season of "Phineas and Ferb" Returns June 5 on Disney Channel and June 6 on Disney+
A special sneak peek will debut on Monday, May 26, at 11:35 a.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Channel YouTube.
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[04/03/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Three of "Jane," Premiering April 18
In "Jane," Ava Louise Murchison stars as Jane Garcia, a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals.
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[04/03/25 - 02:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Reveals Official Trailer for "The Gardener"
Elmer's mother used his lack of feelings to turn him into a hitman. But when he falls for his next victim, their cover as calm local gardeners wavers.
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[04/03/25 - 01:31 AM]
Video: "Panchayat" New Season Announcement - Prime Video
"Panchayat" is coming back with a new season on July 2.
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[04/02/25 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Heavenly Ever After" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After life's ups and downs, a loving couple separated by death reunites in heaven - only to discover he's in his thirties while she's in her eighties.
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[04/02/25 - 12:00 PM]
"Landman" Returns to the Patch as Production on Season Two of the Paramount+ 2024 SVOD Breakout Hit Begins
Returning cast include Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, Oscar nominee Demi Moore, Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan and Colm Feore.
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[04/02/25 - 11:52 AM]
Food Network Picks Up "Wildcard Kitchen" for Third Season and Strikes Exclusive Deal with Series Host Eric Adjepong
In the series, Adjepong welcomes all-star chefs to his underground poker game where they cook, bet, bluff and backstab for cold hard cash and bragging rights.
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[04/02/25 - 11:01 AM]
FOX Entertainment Renews 20th Television Animation Comedy Fan-Favorites "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," "Bob's Burgers" and Welcomes "American Dad!" Back to the Network
The renewals encompass the 16th through 19th seasons of "Bob's Burgers," the 24th through 27th seasons of "Family Guy" and the record-setting 37th through 40th seasons of "The Simpsons," extending its standing as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history.
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[04/02/25 - 10:49 AM]
"The Rookie" Shoots to Multiplatform Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
On linear, "The Rookie" was the No. 1 program of the night among Adults 18-49 (0.48 - tied), and helped propel ABC to a win the night in both Total Viewers (4.68 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.39 rating).
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[04/02/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Race For the Crown" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This rousing documentary series tails jockeys, trainers and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.
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[04/02/25 - 09:33 AM]
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[04/02/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tales of the Underworld" - Official Trailer - Available May 4 on Disney+
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
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