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[01/13/17 - 11:22 PM] Development Update: Friday, January 13 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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FATAL ATTRACTION (FOX) - The network has opted not to move forward with the event series, a proposed reboot of the iconic 1987 thriller. Maria and Andre Jacquemetton were spearheading the project, which had begun active casting, for Paramount Television and 20th Century Fox Television. (Deadline.com)
INSPIRATION (E!, New!) - Allison Schroeder (Hidden Figures) has sold a new drama to the cable channel and Universal Cable Productions about Elise Moreno, an upcoming musician trying to make it in Los Angeles who learns her father is a famous musician that has fallen into a coma and left her with his Power of Attorney. Scooter Braun and Scott Manson of SB Projects and Chris Bender and Jake Weiner of Good Fear also serve as executive producers with David Appleton, James Shin and Daniel Vang receiving producing credits. (Variety.com)
LIBBY & MALCOLM (ABC) - Anton Cropper ("Suits") has been tapped to direct the Felicity Huffman/Courtney B. Vance-led comedy pilot from Kenya Barris and Vijal Patel. (Deadline.com)
MARS (NGC) - The cable channel has commissioned a second season of the series. No specifics about the new installment however were given. (Deadline.com)
NIGHTMARE TIME (TBS) - The cable channel has passed on its comedy horror anthology pilot from Aubrey Plaza, Darcy Fowler, Kieran Valla and Seth Kirschner. (Deadline.com)
ORIGINALS, THE (The CW) - Michael Narducci has bowed out as showrunner of the series, opting to sign a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios. Julie Plec is expected to take over said role should the series return for a fifth season. (THR.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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