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[10/27/15 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 27
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!
PARTY, THE (ABC, New!) - "Gossip Girl" alums Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are set to re-team for a new project at the Alphabet billed as "a twisted family drama that follows a murder investigation told over the course of 24 hours. The case begins at a celebration that is interrupted when a body is found floating in the pool. Through flashbacks, the mystery paints every guest as a possible suspect." Their ABC Studios-based Fake Empire is behind the hour, which is based on a Brazilian format from Grupo Globo. The company's Lis Rowinski will co-executive produce. (Deadline.com)
SMOKE & MIRRORS (CBS, New!) - Writer Dave Kalstein and director Marc Webb have sold a new drama to the Eye about "a mysterious detective in the LAPD Robbery Homicide Division, a contemporary Houdini-like character who uses her knowledge of deception and misdirection to solve seemingly impossible crimes committed by criminal masterminds." CBS Television Studios is behind the hour with Bard Dorros, Michael Sugar and Alex Goldstone of Anonymous Content also executive producing and martial arts master Rafael Kayanan producing. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED BESS WOHL PROJECT (ABC, New!) - Actress/writer Bess Wohl has sold a new dramedy at the Alphabet which "focuses on a clique of young nannies, a trio of interconnected families and their various support staffs, all trying to help the kids grow up when they haven't quite grown up themselves." The project has been set up at ABC Studios-based Shondaland with Kerry Washington, Katie Lowes, Adam Shapiro, Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers also among the executive producers. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - HBO has opted not to proceed with a second season of "The Brink" despite issuing a renewal back in July (Deadline.com); NBC has rolled back its commitment to its new comedy "Truth Be Told" from 13 to 10 episodes (Deadline.com); Yahoo! is "taking a pause on long-form scripted content" such as "Community," "Sin City Saints" and "Other Space" following a $42 million write-down by the company (Variety.com); Common has signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO (Deadline.com); Betty White will drop by NBC's upcoming comedy "Crowded" (@BettyMWhite); Glenn Keogh and Caroline Morahan have been cast as Merida's (Amy Manson) parents on "Once Upon a Time" (EW.com); and Jessica Camacho's Sophie Foster has been upped to series regular on "Sleepy Hollow" (THR.com).
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[11/12/26 - 02:30 PM]
NBC Sports' "Coast 2 Coast Tuesday" Highlighted by Celtics-76ers Delivers NBA's Largest Pre-Christmas, Non-NBA Tip-Off Tuesday Audience Ever
Viewership peaked at 4.7 million from 8:45-9:00 p.m. ET during Boston-Philadelphia.
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[11/12/26 - 12:02 PM]
Your First Look at "The Spot," A New Psychological Thriller Starring Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor
The series premieres January 13 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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[11/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
MTV's "Caught in the Act: Unfaithful" Renewed for Season Five
Seasons 1 through 4A of the investigative series, hosted by reality TV star Tami Roman, will also be available to stream on Paramount+ starting Wednesday, December 9.
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[11/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Milo Manheim and Jennifer Tilly Return to "School Spirits" Season Four, Maria Dizzia Upped to Series Regular in the Paramount+ Original Series
As previously announced, season four is currently in production in Canada.
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[11/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Baddest Speechwriter of All" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clarence B. Jones, Martin Luther King Jr.'s lawyer and speechwriter, reflects on his sacrifices for activism and the surprising truths of making history.
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[11/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Iconic Comedy "I Love Lucy" with a Special Night of Programming, Thursday, Dec. 17 on CBS
The special will be followed by back-to-back colorized episodes of the classic series: "The Christmas Show" (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) and "Never Do Business with Friends" (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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[11/12/26 - 09:15 AM]
Jamie Miller to Open "Kids' Choice Awards (KCAs)" with Special Performance of Viral Hit "Babydoll," Capping an Epic Celebration of Iconic Dance Crazes Through the Decades
Featuring a cast of dancers and a cameo by JYT, the high-energy opening number will celebrate some of pop culture's most memorable dance crazes across the decades before culminating in Miller's performance.
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[11/12/26 - 09:10 AM]
Prime Video Welcomes CJ McCollum to "NBA on Prime" Team
In this role, McCollum will make select appearances in studio programming throughout the 2026-27 NBA season beginning tomorrow, November 13 in "NBA Nightcap."
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[11/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix's "Big Mistakes" Welcomes Randall Park, Debi Mazar, T.R. Knight and Jeff Perry as Season 2 Wraps Production
Lorenzo de Moor and Poorna Jagannathan were previously announced as new recurring cast members for season 2.
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[11/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
NBC Sets Newest "One Chicago" Crossover Event for Jan. 13
Over the three episodes, an unexpected suspect (in the death of a patient at Chicago Med) will be the focus of a dramatic investigation that involves characters from "Med," "Fire" and "P.D."
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[11/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Disney+ to Stream The Game Awards 2026 Live on December 10
Honoring the video game industry's most innovative games, studios and creative talent of 2026, fans will get front-row access to the night's prestigious awards, world premiere game announcements and musical performances as they happen live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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[11/12/26 - 08:45 AM]
"The View" Is Celebrating Season 30 with a Trip to Italy in May 2027
The talk show is taking viewers on an adventure to one of the world's top travel destinations, with great guests and a guided tour of the beautiful country, exploring the food, the culture and everything Italy has to offer.
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[11/12/26 - 08:31 AM]
Sara Canning Is Lacing Up Her Stakes as Coach Brady in "Icebreaker," Now in Production
The new college romance drama series is based on the #1 New York Times best-selling novel by Hannah Grace.
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[11/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Jean-Michel Basquiat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Never-before-seen artwork, rare footage and intimate interviews with loved ones explore legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's humanity beyond his work.
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[11/12/26 - 08:00 AM]
Teresa Palmer and Jim Sturgess Star in New Romantic Drama "Mix Tape," Premiering in the U.S. and Canada on AMC+ Thursday, December 10
"Mix Tape" follows Alison (Palmer) and Daniel (Sturgess), whose teenage romance is shaped by their shared love of music and dreams of life beyond their hometown.
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