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[04/16/13 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 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!
DIVORCE: A LOVE STORY (ABC/Sony; W: Daniel Lappin & Mike Sikowitz; D: Pamela Fryman) - Amy Aquino has exited the comedy pilot, about Kenny (Jason Jones) and Robin (Andrea Anders), a recently divorced couple who were bad at marriage and discover they are even worse at divorce. She had been set to play Kenny's mom Irma however producers determined the actress looked too young to play Jones's mother. The search is underway for a replacement. Adam Goldberg and Regina King also star in the multi-camera project. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED BEN EPSTEIN PROJECT (MTV, New!) - Ben Epstein ("10 Things I Hate About You") has sold a potential drama to the cable channel set at a theme park. No other details however were given about the project. Epstein previously developed a college murder mystery at the network. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED TAD QUILL PROJECT (CBS/CTS; W: Tad Quill; D: James Burrows) - Phill Lewis and Jennifer Aspen have both landed roles on the comedy pilot, about Jack (Matthew Broderick), a widower father who raises his 12-year-old son Sebastian (yet to be cast) while jumping back into the dating pool. He'll play Stu Bart, his best friend and co-worker at Intrepid Advertising. Aspen then will guest star as Jennifer, the mother of Sebastian's girlfriend, Rachel (also yet to be cast). Kristin Chenoweth also stars. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Oliver Cooper is bound for the new season of "Californication" as "a budding writer who wants to emulate Hank (David Duchovny), so he insinuates himself into Hank's life to comic results" (Deadline.com); Michel Gill's President Garret Walker has been upped to series regular on Netflix's "House of Cards" (Deadline.com); and Stacey Dash will reunite with fellow "Clueless" alum Donald Faison on "The Exes" as a recommitted virgin who is currently dating Faison's Phil (TVGuide.com).
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[02/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
More Stars Added for "SNL50: The Anniversary Special," Live Feb. 16 at 8 P.M. ET/5 P.M. PT
The special will include appearances by Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, Will Forte and more.
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[02/10/25 - 07:54 AM]
AXS TV Salutes National Guitar Day with a Special All-Day Event on Tuesday, February 11 Starting at 8A ET
The event is anchored by the network television debut of the Gibson TV series "The Collection," featured throughout the day.
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[02/10/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Official Teaser - Netflix
Kristen Bell hosts as the biggest names in film and TV light up the stage for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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[02/09/25 - 04:01 PM]
Dive Into the 1960s and 80s Korean Music Scene with Upcoming Series "Show Business" (wt)
Set against the backdrop of the gritty and intense 1960s and 80s Korean entertainment industry, the series follows the journey of individuals who, despite having little, dreamed of glimmering success and gave it their all.
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[02/09/25 - 10:10 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: New-Look Los Angeles Lakers Host Utah Jazz on February 10 in Luka Doncic's Expected Lakers Debut
On Monday, February 10, the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen will visit the Los Angeles Lakers and newly-acquired star Luka Doncic in his expected Lakers debut at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+.
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[02/07/25 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 3-7
Updates include: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" revival nears pilot order at Hulu; Rhys Ifans, Anna Maxwell Martin to star Apple's "For All Mankind" spin-off; and "How to Die Alone," "Hysteria!" and "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh" among the latest cancellations.
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[02/07/25 - 01:13 PM]
ABC Claims Top 5 Shows Among Adults 18-49 in Cross-Platform Broadcast Series Rankings
Driven by stellar streaming viewership on Hulu and Disney+, three ABC titles more than triple their seven-day linear averages, including "High Potential" (+297%), "Abbott Elementary" (+270%) and "Shifting Gears" (+242%).
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[02/07/25 - 01:01 PM]
NBC Celebrates the Legacy of "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 15 with the First-Ever "SNL" Telecast Airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
Plus: an encore of the critically acclaimed documentary "Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music" will start the night at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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[02/07/25 - 01:00 PM]
Video: "Between Walls" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Marga (Aislinn Derbez) and MartÃn (Christian Vazquez) happen to meet on a dating app, unaware they are neighbors.
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[02/07/25 - 12:01 PM]
NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers: Brand-New Special for Kids & Families Debuts Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT) in Honor of Black History Month
Leading into the special, Nickelodeon will premiere a brand-new episode of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan titled "Red Tails," at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
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[02/07/25 - 10:08 AM]
CBS Wins Thursday Night with Top 4 Programs of the Night, Up from Its Thursday Season Average
"Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" (8:00-8:30 PM) was the #1 program of the night delivering 6.54 million viewers.
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[02/07/25 - 10:04 AM]
All-New Season of "Naked and Afraid" Premieres on Sunday, March 9 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
From the sweltering jungles in the Philippines to the rugged bluffs of the American Midwest, each episode of the new season presents unique environments, unprecedented obstacles and history-making duos as they are brought together with no water, no food and no clothes.
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[02/07/25 - 10:02 AM]
FX's "English Teacher" Renewed for Season Two
The show's first season has received three Critics Choice Awards nominations, including Best Comedy Series, and four nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards, including Best New Scripted Series.
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[02/07/25 - 09:32 AM]
Starz Partners with Verizon to Include 1 Year Subscription for Eligible Customers in New Home Internet Offer
This offer is for new customers in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC markets who order Fios 1 Gig or 2 Gig Home Internet or for customers in the Atlanta market who order 5G Home Plus.
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[02/07/25 - 09:10 AM]
CBS "Hollywood Squares" Is the Season's #1 New Unscripted Series Reaching Nearly 24 Million Unique Viewers
The show is televisions #1 new unscripted series this season averaging 5.40 million viewers in primetime alone.
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