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[11/17/14 - 11:34 PM] Development Update: Monday, November 17 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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BASTARD EXECUTIONER (FX/Fox 21/FXP; W: Kurt Sutter; D: TBA) - Katey Sagal ("Sons of Anarchy") is the first to be cast in her husband Kurt Sutter's drama pilot, which "tells the story of a warrior knight in King Edward III's charge who is broken by the ravages of war and vows to lay down his sword. But when that violence finds him again, he is forced to pick up the bloodiest sword of all." No details about her role were given. (Deadline.com)
BRAUNSCHLAG (FOX, New!) - Rob Riggle is set to star in a domestic take on David Schalko's Austrian single-camera comedy of the same name, about "the quirky inhabitants of a small struggling town whose mayor (Riggle) is prepared to do anything to save his community. Seriously. Anything." Steve Hely ("The Office") is spearheading the adaptation, which has a put pilot commitment, for 20th Century Fox Television with Intrigue's Tariq Jalil and Principato-Young Entertainment's Peter Principato and Paul Young also serving as executive producers. (Deadline.com)
FROM HELL (FX, New!) - Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's famed graphic novel-turned-film - which "tells the tale of Jack the Ripper with the killer himself as the main character" - is being developed as a drama series at the cable channel. David Arata (Children of Men) is set to pen the script, with Don Murphy, who produced the film, also serving as an executive producer alongside Angry Films' Susan Montford. FX Productions and Fox Television Studios are co-producing. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Legendary Entertainment and Mosaic Media Group have inked a first-look deal to develop TV properties (Deadline.com); "White Collar" and "Graceland" creator Jeff Eastin has inked an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Television Studios (Deadline.com); Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren have been cast as Britta's parents on "Community" while co-star Jim Rash and his longtime directing/writing partner Nat Faxon will helm an upcoming installment of the series (EW.com, TVGuide.com).
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[06/26/25 - 12:16 PM] Netflix's "Vladimir" Casts Leo Woodall in Titular Role The limited series is being adapted from Julia May Jonas's acclaimed novel.
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[06/26/25 - 10:05 AM] Discovery Channel Builds on Shark Week Momentum with Powerhouse Summer Slate Featuring Five New and Returning Series Newcomers include "Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse" and "Animals on Drugs."
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[06/26/25 - 09:10 AM] Boxing Champion Laila Ali Jumps Into the Ring as Host of Food Network's "Chef Grudge Match" Where Culinary Rivals Battle to Settle Old Scores Each episode features two head-to-head battles where resident judge Jet Tila welcomes a guest judge to help determine who walks out with $10,000 cash, the losing chef's most coveted knife and bragging rights for life.
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[06/26/25 - 09:01 AM] Starz and Hallmark+ Announce New U.S. Streaming Bundle Now Available on Prime Video New customers can access both streamers for $13.99/month, more than 25 percent savings.
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[06/26/25 - 09:01 AM] "Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends" Premieres Aug. 11 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+ The first 10 episodes will be available on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets and Disney Jr. on Demand the following day, Tuesday, August 12, and will continue rolling out globally throughout 2025 and 2026.
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[06/26/25 - 08:30 AM] Video: "Surf Girls: International" - Official Trailer - Prime Video The series follows five up-and-coming female surfers representing their home countries as they travel the world competing in the Challenger Series.
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[06/26/25 - 08:01 AM] Netflix's "Black Rabbit" Starring Jude Law & Jason Bateman - First Look & Date Announcement Starring and executive produced by Jude Law and Jason Bateman, this propulsive thrill ride will premiere globally September 18, only on Netflix.
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[06/26/25 - 08:00 AM] A New Season of "Life After Lockup" Premieres Friday, August 1 at 8 PM ET/PT on We TV The series follows seven former inmates and their significant others from the hit series "Love After Lockup" and "Love During Lockup" as they navigate their emotional journey to keep their love alive and stay free.
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[06/26/25 - 07:20 AM] Video: "To Kill a Monkey" - Official Trailer - Netflix An old friend coaxes Efemini into the alluring world of cybercrime, where every decision he makes draws him deeper into a moral minefield.
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[06/26/25 - 07:01 AM] Video: "Countdown: Taylor vs. Serrano" - Official Trailer - Netflix The documentary follows Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's intense journey and preparations as they train for their historic trilogy fight, airing live on Netflix on July 11.
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[06/26/25 - 06:01 AM] The CW Network and Mobil 1 Brand Team Up to Showcase "Mobil 1 Victory Lane" in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Starting Saturday, July 5 in Chicago, the integration will put the Mobil 1 brand front and center for one of motorsport's most celebrated traditions, the winner's ride down Victory Lane.
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[06/26/25 - 02:01 AM] "It's Worth It by Dani Rovira" Arrives at Netflix on July 11th Actor and comedian Dani Rovira returns to the stage with an honest and hilarious take on finding light even in life's darkest moments.
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[06/25/25 - 11:55 AM] Prime Video Finishes Groundbreaking First Season of Exclusive NASCAR Coverage According to Nielsen, NASCAR on Prime posted a season average of 2.16 million viewers (AMA P2+) across five events, and attracted droves of younger viewers to its live coverage.
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[06/25/25 - 11:39 AM] New Nova Series "Human," A BBC Studios Science Unit Production with Nova and GBH for PBS and the BBC, Investigates the Origin of Our Species The five-part series documenting the long and complex story of the human species will premiere Wednesdays, September 17-October 15 at 9pm ET/8c on PBS.
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[06/25/25 - 11:17 AM] OWN's "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" Returns July 19 with a Season Full of Revelations, Reinventions, and Raw Emotion Premiering Saturday, July 19 at 8pm ET/PT, the network's top-rated unscripted hit returns for its milestone 10th season that promises to deliver emotional depth, explosive drama and real-life stakes.
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