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[04/09/14 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 9
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!
RADIANT DOORS (WGN America, New!) - Jeremy Doner ("The Killing") has set up a potential drama at the cable channel based on a short story by Michael Swanwick about "how our society deals with the sudden arrival of a flood of refugees from a dystopian future." Justin Lin is on board to direct and executive produce the hour should it move forward with Gaumont International Television's Katie O'Connell and Perfect Storm Entertainment's Danielle Woodrow and Troy Craig Poon likewise executive producing. Ryan Andolina will serve as a co-producer. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Twentieth Television has renewed daytime staple "Divorce Court" through the 2016-17 season (Deadline.com); "Narc," "The Truman Show," "The Terminator" and "Ghost" are among the features being eyed as potential TV series by Paramount Television (Deadline.com); Geoffrey Blake and Dillon Lane have been cast as George Hockley and Yancey Burns, respectively, on History's mini-series "Texas Rising" (Deadline.com); Tessa Ferrer will recur on CBS's "Extant" as "the athletic, intelligent astronaut who is the daughter of ISEA Director Alvin Sparks (Michael O'Neill)" (Deadline.com);
Chris Colfer will guest on "Hot in Cleveland" as "the son of Wendie Malick's actress-character Victoria Chase" (TVLine.com); Bradley Whitford will visit "Law & Order: SVU" as "a renowned TV producer accused of molesting his 8-year-old daughter" with Jeffrey Tambor, Emma Bell, Geraldo Rivera and Ann Curry also slated to appear (TVLine.com); Christian Taylor has been tapped as the new showrunner of MTV's revamped drama "Eye Candy," starring Victoria Justice and Harvey Guillen (THR.com); and Cobie Smulders will return to "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." as Maria Hill on April 29 (Marvel.com).
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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]
"South Park's" 27th Season to Premiere Wednesday, July 9th on Comedy Central
The hit animated franchise "South Park," which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, debuted on Comedy Central August 13, 1997.
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[04/02/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tales of the Underworld" - Official Trailer - Available May 4 on Disney+
On May 4, return to a galaxy outside the law.
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for "WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle," Streaming Friday, April 11
From the chaos outside Caesars Palace to the action inside the ring, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the "World's Largest Toga Party" with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event.
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "I Am Not Mendoza" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Julián plans to propose, but an unexpected kidnapping drags him into an unusual marriage with someone he doesn't know.
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Comedic Drama "The Husbands," Starring Juno Temple
When Lauren (Temple) returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There's only one problem - she's never seen this man before in her life.
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[04/02/25 - 07:59 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Teaser Trailer for Season Three of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"
Paramount+ previously announced the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, which is currently in production in Toronto.
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[04/02/25 - 07:17 AM]
CNBC+ Makes Debut on Apple TV and Roku
Subscribers have non-stop access to CNBC's business news content by streaming their favorite Business Day shows from the U.S., Europe and Asia, live or on demand, for $14.99 per month.
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[04/02/25 - 07:01 AM]
The Netflix TV Experience Just Got More Multilingual
Starting today, you'll be able to pick from the full list of available languages for any title when watching Netflix on your TV.
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[04/02/25 - 06:01 AM]
Journey to 18th Century France with "The Rose of Versailles", Coming to Netflix on April 30
In an age of revolution, Marie Antoinette and her protector Oscar François de Jarjayes face tough choices as women growing into their distinct roles.
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[04/02/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for Guy Ritchie's "Fountain of Youth"
"Fountain of Youth" follows two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth.
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