 |
 |
[01/31/13 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 31
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!
ALL DRESSED UP AND EVERYWHERE TO GO (HBO, New!) - The life of Betty Halbreich is set to be the focus of a potential comedy at the pay channel from "Girls" executive producers Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner. Said effort, based on Halbreich's upcoming memoir of the same name, will track her Bergdorf-based personal shopping service, where she has spent decades working with the rich and famous. No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
ALPHA HOUSE (Amazon) - John Goodman is the first to be cast in the comedy pilot, about four senators who live together in a rented house in Washington, D.C. He'll play North Carolina Senator Gil John Biggs, "a large man with large appetites. His cranky sense of entitlement comes from years of being revered as a successful basketball coach, but when the Duke basketball coach decides to run against him, he finds his Senate seat in jeopardy." Garry Trudeau is behind the half-hour, which will be produced by Amazon Studios. (Deadline.com)
DADS (FOX) - Brenda Song ("New Girl") has scored a role on the comedy pilot, about two successful video game developers - family man Warner and perpetually single Eli - who have their lives turned upside down when their nightmare dads unexpectedly move in with them. She'll play their assistant Veronica, who has an odd and entitled sensibility. 20th Century Fox Television is behind the multi-camera project with Alec Sulkin, Seth MacFarlane and Wellesley Wild executive producing. (Deadline.com)
LUCKY 7 (ABC, New!) - The Alphabet has added a 12th drama to its pilot roster, this time an import of Kay Mellor's U.K. series "The Syndicate." The domestic take, from David Zabel and Jason Richman, will revolve around "seven employees of a service station in Queens whose lives are changed in many unexpected ways when they win a lottery jackpot." ABC Studios and Amblin Television are behind the hour with Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey executive producing alongside said duo as well as Mellor through her company Rollem. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Gary Fleder has been tapped to helm The CW's drama pilot "Oxygen" while Jeffrey Reiner is on board to direct NBC's small screen take on "The Sixth Gun" (Deadline.com); Roseanne Barr and Steven Greener have inked a development deal with NBC and Universal Television where they'll spearhead a potential half-hour for the comedian (Deadline.com); Rashida Jones and Will McCormack have signed a two-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television (Deadline.com); Bryan Cranston has inked a first-look deal with "Breaking Bad" producer Sony Pictures Television (Deadline.com);
Dan Schneider has struck a hefty three-year development pact with Nickelodeon beginning with his "iCarly" and "Victorious" spin-off "Sam and Cat" (Variety.com); Sabrina Carpenter has been cast as Maya Fox on Disney Channel's pilot "Girl Meets World," the rebellious best friend of the title character (EW.com); Michaela McManus and David Cassidy are among the latest faces to drop by "CSI" (TVGuide.com, TVLine.com); and Ellen Muth will guest on NBC's "Hannibal" as Georgia, details of which weren't given (TVLine.com).
|
|
|
 [january 2013]  |
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
[09/23/26 - 04:00 PM]
Peacock Greenlights Gripping New Documentary "OJ's Accomplice"
The two-part documentary is set to premiere in December 2026.
|
[09/23/26 - 02:46 PM]
Paula Patton and Derek Luke Reunite Onscreen for New Lifetime Romance "Love on the Vineyard" as Part of the Love of a Lifetime Fall Slate
Patton stars as Jordan Wilson, a successful Washington, D.C., commercial real estate executive who returns to Martha's Vineyard with her teenage daughter after years away.
|
[09/23/26 - 01:25 PM]
David Mitchell Is Back on the Case, Breakout Mystery "Ludwig" Returns for Season Two on BritBox
Other October highlights include new seasons of "Celebrity Escape to the Country," "Time," and "Would I Lie to You?"
|
[09/23/26 - 11:01 AM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of September 14
"Reacher," "Neagley," "Sterling Point," "El Juicio," and "The Grand Tour" led all original series worldwide.
|
[09/23/26 - 11:00 AM]
Dolly Parton Tribute with Performance by Kacey Musgraves Set for the "2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)" Sunday, Sept. 27 on CBS
With three career nods, Musgraves is nominated this year in Best Country for "Dry Spell."
|
[09/23/26 - 10:31 AM]
"A Man on the Inside" Season 3 Adds New Guest Stars
The series will come to a conclusion when it returns for its third and final season, which begins production in San Francisco, California.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:23 AM]
NBC Debuts "St. Denis Medical" Season Three First Look
The series returns Monday, November 2 on the network.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:07 AM]
Blood, Benders and the Bridge: Paramount+ Is Headed to New York Comic Con with "Dexter: Resurrection," "Avatar: Seven Havens" and "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
From October 8-10, con-goers can catch first-looks, cast conversations and exclusive reveals from the three series.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:03 AM]
FOX Sports Feasts on Multi-Platform Presentation of 2026 NFL Thanksgiving Day Game Across FOX, FOX One, Tubi and FOX Deportes
This year's massive Thanksgiving Day game features the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles live in 4K.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Bite Size Terror" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
A bite-sized horror anthology where seemingly harmless encounters, desires, and decisions take terrifying turns.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Million Dollar Secret" Returns to Netflix, But This Time with a Celebrity Twist
In this version, celebrities will try their hand at the ultimate game of deception.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself" delivers a much-needed dose of self-care in his most honest, evolved, and unforgettable chapter yet.
|
[09/23/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Shark Tank" - Season Premiere Wednesday, September 30 on ABC and Stream on Hulu
It's time to ignite a spark for a new season of entrepreneurs stepping into the Tank!
|
[09/23/26 - 09:32 AM]
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Is Back with Brand-New Episodes Filled with Special Guests, Good Food and Great Conversation
The season kicks off with a visit from the creative, award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi who joins Ina for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn.
|
[09/23/26 - 09:23 AM]
"Katseye: Wild Hearts" Streams October 16 on Disney+ and Hulu
The film is a captivating journey into the group's bold new era while celebrating the fans who helped make it possible.
|
|
|
|
