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[05/02/16 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 2
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!
FUTURE MAN (Hulu/Sony; W: Ariel Shaffir & Kyle Hunter; D: Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen) - Derek Wilson ("Preacher") has joined the cast of the comedy pilot, about a janitor by day/world-ranked gamer by night (Josh Hutcherson) who is tasked with preventing the extinction of humans after mysterious visitors from the future proclaim him the key to defeating the imminent super-race invasion. He'll play Wolf, "a futuristic soldier, another character in the Cybergeddon video game, Wolf is a grizzled, deadly, action hero." (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - ABC has trimmed the season six order for "Scandal" from 22 to 16 episodes due to star Kerry Washington's pregnancy (TVLine.com); CBS Television Studios took to Twitter with the news its new "Star Trek" series will begin filming this fall in Toronto (@CBSTVStudios); Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's novel "These Broken Stars" is being developed as a series by MGM Television (Deadline.com); Christopher Gorham will guest on "Major Crimes" as "a sharp, tech-savvy marketer laser-focused on promoting his celebrity clients through the manipulation of social media platforms" (THR.com); Dan Bucatinsky will drop by Netflix's "Gilmore Girls" revival in an unspecified role (@danbucatinsky); and Nick Tarabay will recur in at least eight episodes of "The Expanse" as Coyter, "a former spy now working in the private sector who is approached by Avasarala (Shohreh Aghdashloo) about working undercover for her" (Variety.com).
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[04/02/25 - 12:00 PM]
"Landman" Returns to the Patch as Production on Season Two of the Paramount+ 2024 SVOD Breakout Hit Begins
Returning cast include Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, Oscar nominee Demi Moore, Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan and Colm Feore.
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[04/02/25 - 11:52 AM]
Food Network Picks Up "Wildcard Kitchen" for Third Season and Strikes Exclusive Deal with Series Host Eric Adjepong
In the series, Adjepong welcomes all-star chefs to his underground poker game where they cook, bet, bluff and backstab for cold hard cash and bragging rights.
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[04/02/25 - 11:01 AM]
FOX Entertainment Renews 20th Television Animation Comedy Fan-Favorites "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," "Bob's Burgers" and Welcomes "American Dad!" Back to the Network
The renewals encompass the 16th through 19th seasons of "Bob's Burgers," the 24th through 27th seasons of "Family Guy" and the record-setting 37th through 40th seasons of "The Simpsons," extending its standing as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history.
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[04/02/25 - 10:49 AM]
"The Rookie" Shoots to Multiplatform Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
On linear, "The Rookie" was the No. 1 program of the night among Adults 18-49 (0.48 - tied), and helped propel ABC to a win the night in both Total Viewers (4.68 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.39 rating).
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[04/02/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Race For the Crown" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This rousing documentary series tails jockeys, trainers and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.
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[04/02/25 - 09:33 AM]
"South Park's" 27th Season to Premiere Wednesday, July 9th on Comedy Central
The hit animated franchise "South Park," which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, debuted on Comedy Central August 13, 1997.
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[04/02/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tales of the Underworld" - Official Trailer - Available May 4 on Disney+
On May 4, return to a galaxy outside the law.
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for "WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle," Streaming Friday, April 11
From the chaos outside Caesars Palace to the action inside the ring, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the "World's Largest Toga Party" with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event.
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "I Am Not Mendoza" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Julián plans to propose, but an unexpected kidnapping drags him into an unusual marriage with someone he doesn't know.
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[04/02/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Comedic Drama "The Husbands," Starring Juno Temple
When Lauren (Temple) returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There's only one problem - she's never seen this man before in her life.
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[04/02/25 - 07:59 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Teaser Trailer for Season Three of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"
Paramount+ previously announced the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, which is currently in production in Toronto.
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[04/02/25 - 07:17 AM]
CNBC+ Makes Debut on Apple TV and Roku
Subscribers have non-stop access to CNBC's business news content by streaming their favorite Business Day shows from the U.S., Europe and Asia, live or on demand, for $14.99 per month.
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[04/02/25 - 07:01 AM]
The Netflix TV Experience Just Got More Multilingual
Starting today, you'll be able to pick from the full list of available languages for any title when watching Netflix on your TV.
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[04/02/25 - 06:01 AM]
Journey to 18th Century France with "The Rose of Versailles", Coming to Netflix on April 30
In an age of revolution, Marie Antoinette and her protector Oscar François de Jarjayes face tough choices as women growing into their distinct roles.
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[04/02/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for Guy Ritchie's "Fountain of Youth"
"Fountain of Youth" follows two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth.
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