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[11/20/14 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 20
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!
FOREVER 31 (ABC, New!) - Iliza Shlesinger is set to topline a potential comedy at the Alphabet in which Shlesinger, "playing a version of herself, as a 31-year-old comedian who, along with her best friends, struggle with the daily absurdities and indignities of becoming an adult." She'll also pen the half-hour under the supervision of Cindy Chupack with ABC Studios-based The Mark Gordon Co's Mark Gordon and Andrea Shay and Avalon Entertainment's David Martin and Kara Baker likewise executive producing. Shlesinger then will serve as a co-executive producer. (Deadline.com)
GLOBAL FREQUENCY (FOX, New!) - Warren Ellis's comic book - about "a privately funded crime-fighting operation that uses worldwide crowd-sourcing to solve crimes the police cannot" - is once again being eyed for the small screen, this time at FOX with a pilot production commitment. Rockne S. O'Bannon ("Cult") will pen the script for the Warner Bros. Television-based Jerry Bruckheimer TV with Ellis, Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman executive producing and KristieAnne Reed as a co-executive producer. Michelle Forbes and Josh Hopkins starred in a 2004 incarnation at The WB from writer John Rogers, producer Mark Burnett and director Nelson McCormick; while Scott Nimerfro spearheaded another attempt in 2009 for The CW. (Deadline.com)
GRANDMA DEAREST (ABC, New!) - Todd Linden ("Jennifer Falls") has sold a new comedy to the Alphabet about "the world's worst grandmother, who loses her considerable wealth and moves in with her daughter." Said effort comes from Sony Pictures Television with Moses Port and FanFare Productions' Jamie Tarses also serving as executive producers. (Deadline.com)
LONG GRAY LINE, THE (HBO, New!) - Rick Atkinson's book, subtitled "The American Journey of West Point's Class of 1966," is being developed as a drama at the pay channel. Art and John Linson ("Sons of Anarchy") have secured the rights to the project, which "documented the cadets' journey into the harsh years of the Vietnam War, when the American military faced real criticism for the first time in U.S. history, and the changed reality that awaited those who were fortunate enough to return to their homeland." Phil Klay is attached to pen the script. (Deadline.com)
OUTCAST (Cinemax/FIC; W: Robert Kirkman; D: Adam Wingard) - Reg E. Cathey, Julia Crockett, Wrenn Schmidt and Kip Pardue have all landed roles on the drama pilot, about Kyle Barnes (Patrick Fugit), a young man who, after being plagued by possession since he was a child, sets out to seek answers, only to uncover something that could end all life on Earth as we know it. Cathey will play Giles, "Rome's Chief of Police and a poker buddy of Anderson's (Philip Glenister)"; Crockett as Sarah Barns, "Kyle's mother, who makes young Kyle's life a living hell"; Schmidt as Megan Holter, "Kyle's adopted sister and a child psychologist, who is always on a mission to fix people, especially Kyle"; and Pardue as Mark Holter, "the husband of Kyle's adopted sister, Megan, a small town cop whose temper sometimes gets him in trouble." Gabriel Bateman also stars. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Osy Ikhile has been tapped for the role of Milo in Syfy's "Childhood's End" (Deadline.com); Sebastian Pigott will recur on "Revenge" as "Louise's (Elena Satine) brother, a driven politician" (Deadline.com); Cindy Crawford will appear as herself on the upcoming season of "Cougar Town" (People.com); Jane Kaczmarek will visit "The McCarthys" as "Marjorie's (Laurie Metcalf) sister, who comes to visit with her lawyer husband and accomplished children" (TheWrap.com); and Rob Lowe, Rashida Jones and Jon Hamm will all reprise their roles for the final season of "Parks & Recreation" (EW.com).
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[11/20/24 - 12:30 PM]
Slam Dunk! Disney, ESPN and the NBA Team Up to Present "Dunk the Halls" - the First Real-Time, Animated NBA Game: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks on Christmas Day
"Dunk the Halls" will be presented on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+.
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[11/20/24 - 12:06 PM]
Australian Hulu Original Scripted Drama Series "The Artful Dodger" Is Back for Season 2
The eight-episode Season 2 has an all-star returning cast including Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Jack Dawkins aka The Artful Dodger, David Thewlis as Fagin, and Maia Mitchell as Lady Belle Fox.
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[11/20/24 - 12:00 PM]
Third Annual "LEGO Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular" Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8:00 - 10:00PM ET/PT on FOX
Special celebrity guests include Sophia Bush, Holly Robinson Peete, Eric McCormack and Lil Rel Howery pairing up with fan-favorite former contestants to compete in jaw-dropping holiday-themed challenges for charities of their choice.
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[11/20/24 - 12:00 PM]
"Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story" to Premiere December 5 on Prime Video
The four-part documentary penetrates the neon-hued world of Lisa Frank Inc., a brand that defined girlhood for a generation of Americans only to seemingly disappear overnight.
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[11/20/24 - 11:03 AM]
Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro Set to Host "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" Airing Sunday, Dec. 1, on ABC and Stream Next Day on Hulu and Disney+
Narrated by Kristen Bell, who will share the tale of how the Disney Parks kicks off the most magical holiday ever, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" airs Sunday, December 1.
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[11/20/24 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Announces "The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI" Premiering Friday, December 6th
The documentary feature, directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel, is a dramatic tale of espionage, propaganda, and romance, following the infamous Berlin rapper Denis Cuspert aka Deso Dogg and his journey from artist to MMA fighter to ISIS recruiter.
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[11/20/24 - 10:34 AM]
Bravo Rings in the New Year with "Southern Hospitality" Season Three Premiering Thursday, Jan. 2 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The Queen of King Street, Leva Bonaparte, and her staff - Joe Bradley, Bradley Carter, TJ Dinch, Maddi Reese and Emmy Sharrett - are back for an unforgettable summer of work, play and debauchery.
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[11/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock's New Docuseries "Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story" Goes Inside the Cultural Phenomenon to Reveal the Dark Underbelly of Joe Francis' World
The docuseries, premiering December 3 exclusively on Peacock, includes Francis' first in-depth, in-person interview with a journalist in almost a decade.
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[11/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Anthony Jeselnik celebrates 20 years of delivering boundary-pushing comedy to the masses in this razor-sharp stand-up special.
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[11/20/24 - 10:01 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2025 Midseason Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
Season 7 of the hit series "All American," starring Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou and Bre-Z, kicks off with a special sneak peek on Wednesday, January 29 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) before premiering in its regular timeslot on Monday, February 3 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).
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[11/20/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Simpsons" - Pamela Hayden, the Voice of Milhouse and Other Iconic Characters Retires the Show After 35 Years
Hear Pamela give her final voice to Milhouse and Jimbo Jones in an all-new episode this Sunday, November 24 on FOX.
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[11/20/24 - 09:34 AM]
AXS TV Presents Every Star-Studded Episode from Season One of the Emmy-Nominated Hit "Nashville" in a Special Two-Day Marathon on December 7 & 8, Starting at 10A ET
As part of the event, AXS TV presents new exclusive interviews with cast members Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio.
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[11/20/24 - 09:05 AM]
Food Network's Emmy-Nominated Series, "Kids Baking Championship," Returns with an All-New Animal-Inspired Season
Hosts and judges, Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown, welcome a new field of talented kid bakers to the kitchen for challenges inspired by creatures big and small, including a few fluffy, furry and feathery friends who drop in to the kitchen for live appearances over the course of the season.
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[11/20/24 - 09:01 AM]
First Look: Netflix's "Zero Day" Premieres on February 20, 2025
The limited series stars Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos around the country and thousands of fatalities.
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[11/20/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dream Productions" - Official Trailer
Disney and Pixar's all-new four-episode limited series is available December 11 only on Disney+.
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