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[08/05/15 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 5
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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HORRORSTÖR (FOX, New!) - Josh Schwartz and Michael Vukadinovich are spearheading a small screen take on Grady Hendrix's novel about "26-year-old Amy, who, newly sober, she lands a job at ORSK, the U.S. Flagship of the European furniture superstore. It feels like just the opportunity she's needed to get her life back on track, but as Amy comes to discover, the store actually preys upon its customers' desires to a supernatural degree, selling products that make their wishes and fantasies come true in unexpected and insidious ways." ABC Studios is behind the hour, which has a put pilot commitment. Schwartz, Charlie Kaufman, David Borgenicht, The Jackal Group's Gail Berman and Fake Empire's Stephanie Savage will also executive produce with Vukadinovich as a co-executive producer. Hendrix will serve as a consultant. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Kim Raver will drop by two episodes of "Bones" as FBI Special Agent Grace Miller, "who is involved in the investigation surrounding the disappearance of FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth" (Deadline.com); Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil's Akil Productions has signed a three-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television (Deadline.com); AnnaLynne McCord will recur on "Secrets & Lies" as "the outspoken, slightly inappropriate housewife of Patrick Warner, the third child of private equity magnate" (Deadline.com);
Jon Harmon Feldman is in talks to join "Blood & Oil" as co-showrunner alongside co-creator Josh Pate, assuming the day-to-day duties from Cynthia Cidre, who will remain with the show (Deadline.com); Robert Knepper has been cast as Blaine's (David Anders) father on "iZombie" (EW.com); and Marisol Nichols will visit "Teen Wolf" as "the mysterious Desert Wolf, who will soon come face to face with daughter Malia for the first time since their fateful separation" (TVLine.com).
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[11/23/20 - 08:19 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Night with "Sunday Night Football"
The network cruises to another victory in total viewers and adults 18-49.
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[11/22/20 - 09:56 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Lifts ABC to Victory
The Alphabet once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.
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[11/21/20 - 08:51 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share in Adults 18-49 Honors
Said duo tops demos while NBC is the most-watched network last night.
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[11/20/20 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, November 20
Updates include: The CW's "Black Lightning" to end after four seasons; Steven Lightfoot to run Apple's "Shantaram"; and Paul James cast in Showtime's "I Love This for You."
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[11/20/20 - 12:01 PM]
NBC and Time Partner for Inaugural "Time Person of the Year" Special Set for Thursday, Dec. 10
In addition, the special will spotlight editors' selections for the categories that recognize the influence of individuals in specific sectors: Businessperson of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Athlete of the Year and Guardians of the Year.
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[11/20/20 - 11:09 AM]
Animal Planet Premieres Three-Part Television Event "Walking with Elephants" on Dec. 15
The special follows Levison Wood, a passionate explorer and conservationist, as he is led by these magnificent animals on their annual epic migration across Botswana; a journey fraught with risks and dangers as elephants are coming under more threats than ever before.
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[11/20/20 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "The Last of Us"; Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Write and Executive Produce
The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television; while PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog produce.
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[11/20/20 - 10:45 AM]
TLC Spreads Holiday Cheer with Two New Themed Episodes of Fan-Favorite Medical Series "Dr. Pimple Popper: Season's Squeezings" and "My Feet Are Killing Me: Under the Mistletoes"
From pop-aholics to the sock-shock, these specials are just what the doctor ordered to cure any holiday blues.
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[11/20/20 - 10:36 AM]
NBC Starts 2021 with a Tina Fey Comedy, Fan Favorite Gameshows and the Return of Emmy Award Winner "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
"Mr. Mayor," starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, will premiere on Thursday, January 7 with two episodes at 8:00/7:00c and 8:30/7:30c.
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[11/20/20 - 10:18 AM]
HBO Max Picks Up Six-Part Documentary Series Inside the Life of Superstar Nicki Minaj
Each of the six half-hour episodes of this untitled project will explore Nicki's brilliantly creative mind and tell the story of her personal and professional journey.
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[11/20/20 - 09:20 AM]
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Ushers in the Holiday Season with Its 94th Edition Nov. 26 on NBC, with Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Kicking Off the Show and Featuring a Special Appearance by Dolly Parton
This year the procession will forgo marching down the traditional 2.5-mile route in Manhattan in order to avoid gathering large crowds.
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[11/20/20 - 08:17 AM]
"Supermarket Stakeout" Returns With Brand-New Season of Fast-Paced Outdoor Cooking Battles Where Luck, Negotiation and Cooking Skills Are the Ingredients to Win
Alex Guarnaschelli is back to host the new season, due on Tuesday, December 29 on Food Network.
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[11/20/20 - 08:13 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Thursday Night Football" Delivers Another FOX Win
The network once again takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.
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[11/20/20 - 08:06 AM]
"Stranger Things" Welcomes Eight New Cast Members to Hawkins
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[11/20/20 - 07:26 AM]
Crackle Premieres "Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer" on December 1
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