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[07/07/14 - 11:29 PM] Development Update: Monday, July 7 By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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BUNKED (Disney Channel, New!) - Joey Manderino ("Austin & Ally") has snagged a pilot order from the network for a new comedy about "a tech-savvy teenage girl as she tries to adapt to life as a counselor at a sleep-away camp in Wisconsin. She barely has the skills to unzip a sleeping bag, let alone lead young campers through any outdoor adventures, but with a little help from new friends, and some insect repellent, she might be able to pull it off." Dan Staley also serve as an executive producer on the project, due to film in September. (Deadline.com)
GRACE & FRANKIE (Netflix; W: Howard J. Morris & Marta Kaufman; D: Tate Taylor) - Sam Waterston ("The Newsroom") has joined the cast of the upcoming comedy, which focuses on nemeses Grace (Jane Fonda) and Frankie (Lily Tomlin) facing the last chapter of their lives, though not in the way they expected. When their husbands announce they are in love with each other and plan to get married, the women find their lives both turned upside down and to their dismay, permanently intertwined. He'll play Sol, Frankie's aforementioned husband. Martin Sheen also stars. (THR.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Brandon Routh has been cast as DC Comics hero Ray Palmer - "an unparalleled scientist and inventor [who] will play an unexpected role in the lives of Oliver and (rumored love interest) Felicity as the new owner of Queen Consolidated" - on "Arrow" (TVLine.com); Marin Ireland has booked an arc on "Masters of Sex" as Pauline, the wife of Frank (Christian Borle), who "comes to town seeking Masters' help in conceiving a child" (Deadline.com); Ness Bautista will recur on Netflix's "Sense8" in an unspecified role (Deadline.com);
Scott Silveri has inked a three-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television (Deadline.com); Lorraine Toussaint has joined the cast of ABC's "Forever" as Lt. Joanna Reece, "a weathered, fiftysomething police vet who's seen it all" (TVLine.com); Naya Rivera will return for the final season of "Glee" as a recurring guest star and not as a series regular (TVLine.com); and Nick Roux will visit two episodes of "Jennifer Falls" as "Gretchen's (Dylan Gelula) new boyfriend at her new high school" (THR.com).
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[05/26/23 - 08:39 AM] Nickelodeon's "Nick News" Discusses the Future of TikTok in the U.S., Features the Return of Flip Phones and Explores Tech-Enabled Housing Solutions in a Brand-New Episode Premiering Wednesday, May 31 Viewers will also be treated to a broad range of testimonials from kids who are first generation Americans and get an introduction to popular Creator SeanDoesMagic.
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[05/26/23 - 06:31 AM] It's Father vs. Son as "Hoffman Family Gold" Returns to Discovery Channel for a New Season Friday, June 16 at 9PM ET/PT This new season reveals the ups and downs of a true multi-generational family business and the tumultuous battle between father and son to see who can mine the most gold from the same piece of ground.
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[05/26/23 - 05:00 AM] Prime Video Releases Official First Look at "Citadel: Diana," Starring Matilda De Angelis Following the finale episode, a post-credits teaser of "Citadel: Diana" reveals an exciting look at what's to come as the "Citadel Spyverse" expands with the next chapter.
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[05/25/23 - 06:01 PM] "Record of Ragnarok II," Episodes 11 to 15 Hit Netflix July 12th Follow the story of 13 one-on-one matches between representatives of gods and humans from across the entire world, for the survival of humanity.
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[05/25/23 - 05:01 PM] Video: "Bloodhounds" - Official Trailer - Netflix Two young boxers band together with a benevolent moneylender to take down a ruthless loan shark who preys on the financially desperate.
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[05/25/23 - 02:01 PM] CNN to Air Special Presentation of HBO Documentary "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Marshall, the documentary chronicles the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees.
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[05/25/23 - 12:01 PM] "Sweet Magnolias" Season 3 Arrives on Netflix on July 20 Here's your first look at stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley and Brook Elliot.
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[05/25/23 - 12:01 PM] ABC News Studios and Part2 Pictures Debut Docu-Series "The Age of Influence," Which Examines the Dark Side of Influencer Culture Through Today's Biggest Social Media Scandals From sweeping cons to viral cancellation campaigns, each episode of the six-part series gives an unfiltered look at an infamous influencer saga.
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[05/25/23 - 11:45 AM] CBS' "The Greatest @Home Videos" Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer Returns Friday, June 2 Cedric the Entertainer is back with a new batch of humorous and heartwarming summertime videos, from funny dads to goofy grads.
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[05/25/23 - 11:03 AM] E! and Executive Producer Stephen Curry Honor Black Excellence as the Two-Night Special Event "Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture" Begins Monday, June 19 Executive produced by Stephen Curry and narrated by La La Anthony, the two-night special event is set to premiere June 19 at 8:00/7:00c with back-to-back episodes.
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[05/25/23 - 11:01 AM] NBC Drama Series "The Blacklist" Will Move to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Beginning June 1 Now in its 10th and final season, the show will conclude with a 2 hour series finale on July 13 from 8-10 p.m.
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[05/25/23 - 10:00 AM] HBO Original Docuseries "Burden of Proof" Debuts June 6 When 15-year-old Jennifer Pandos went missing in 1987, her parents told everyone she ran away. Decades later, her brother Stephen begins a relentless odyssey in search of the truth.
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[05/25/23 - 09:37 AM] Jesse Collins Entertainment to Produce "75th Emmy Awards," Airing Monday, September 18, Live on FOX Nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards will be announced the morning of Wednesday, July 12.
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[05/25/23 - 09:15 AM] It's Official! CBS Wins the 2022-2023 Season As previously announced, this ties broadcast television's longest winning streak on record, also held by CBS from 1955-1970.
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[05/25/23 - 09:01 AM] "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" Streaming July 5th Exclusively on Disney+ In celebration, the key art for the 10-part collection of original animated short films was also released.
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