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[01/25/17 - 11:12 PM] Development Update: Wednesday, January 25 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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ROADSIDE PICNIC (WGN America) - The network has passed on the drama pilot, which "explores a near-future world where aliens have come and gone, leaving humankind to explore the wondrous and dangerous mysteries left behind." Producer Sony Pictures Television is already is shopping it to other outlets. (Deadline.com)
SON, THE (AMC) - Writer/producer Daniel C. Connolly has inked an overall deal with the network where he'll develop new series projects. (Deadline.com)
START UP (ABC) - The Zach Braff-led comedy - about "when a guy in his mid-30s with a wife and two kids makes the crazy decision to quit his good job and dive into the brave new world of starting a business" - has received a pilot order from the Alphabet. Braff will also direct from a script by Matt Tarses which in turn is based on Alex Blumberg's podcast of the same name. Sony Pictures Television-based Davis Entertainment's John Davis and John Fox as well as Gimlet Media's Blumberg, Chris Giliberti and Matt Lieber are likewise executive producing. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED CITY MAYOR PROJECT (ABC) - Jeremy Bronson's single-camera comedy - about "a struggling hip-hop artist who runs for mayor to promote his mixtape - and wins" - is likewise heading to pilot at the network. Jamie Tarses, Scott Stuber and Dylan Clark of Bluegrass FanFare will also executive produce alongside director James Griffiths and Daveed Diggs for ABC Studios. Diggs however is not attached to star. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED MARVEL ACTION-ADVENTURE SERIES (FOX) - Bryan Singer is closed to direct and executive produce the pilot, about two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. He'll work from a script by Matt Nix. Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory also executive produce.
WHAT ABOUT BARB? (NBC, New!) - Joe Port and Joe Wiseman have scored a pilot order for a small screen take on the 1991 feature, about "a psychiatric patient (Bill Murray) who joins his psychiatrist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss), and his family on vacation." The TV incarnation however will swap the genders of both characters, revolving around "a psychotherapist who tries to cut ties with her most overbearing patient but is unsuccessful and gains an annoying family member in the process." The single-camera project comes from ABC Studios. (Deadline.com)
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[10/21/25 - 09:04 AM] "Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay" Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 9:15 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo All three parts will drop exclusively on Peacock on November 12.
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[10/21/25 - 09:01 AM] The History Channel Honors Veterans Day with Two-Hour Event "The Warfighters: Battle Stories" Premiering Monday, November 10 at 8/7c Blending raw first-person accounts from Army Rangers, Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Marines with archival footage and cinematic recreations, these stories are told entirely in the voices of the men who lived them.
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[10/21/25 - 08:12 AM] Fulwell Entertainment's Uninterrupted, 4.4.Forty Media and State Farm Present "On the Rise: JuJu Watkins" Season 2 on NBC and Peacock All four episodes will be available exclusively on Peacock after the premiere of Episodes 1 and 2 on Saturday, November 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. CT on NBC.
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[10/21/25 - 08:08 AM] Video: New Season Three Trailer for Acclaimed, BAFTA-Winning Drama "Blue Lights" The season will premiere November 13 with episodes dropping weekly through on December 18.
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[10/21/25 - 07:31 AM] "Is It Cake? Holiday" Season 2 - First Look and Date Announcement The series returns November 25 for another festive season with Mikey Day and six All-Star cake artists!
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[10/21/25 - 07:05 AM] Apple's Beloved Comedy "Shrinking" Returns for Season Three on January 28, 2026 In addition to the ensemble cast, season three brings back guest stars Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick and Cobie Smulders, along with new additions Jeff Daniels and multi-award winner and activist Michael J. Fox.
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[10/21/25 - 07:04 AM] Video: "Old Dog, New Tricks" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix Cash-strapped vet Antón takes a job at a fancy pet store, going from treating rural farm animals to peddling premium treats for pampered pooches.
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[10/21/25 - 06:40 AM] Apple TV Announces "The First Snow of Fraggle Rock," An All-New Holiday Special The special features a cameo appearance by musical artist and internet sensation Lele Pons that includes a harmonious duet of the classic, beloved "Fraggle Rock" song "Our Melody" with Gobo, along with two other holiday numbers.
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[10/21/25 - 06:31 AM] Video: "Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
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[10/21/25 - 06:10 AM] From Waco to the Rockies: Chip and Joanna Gaines Debut "Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House" The brand-new three-part limited series debuts Tuesday, December 9 at 9pm ET/PT on Magnolia Network and HGTV.
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[10/21/25 - 06:01 AM] Video: Netflix Unveils Monster Mash in Trailer of "Troll 2" - The Highly Anticipated Sequel to the Global Sensation Join Nora, Andreas, and Captain Kris as they embark on their most dangerous adventure yet.
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[10/21/25 - 06:00 AM] Disney+ Presents the EdgeofYour Seat This Huluween Crafted to complement this year's Huluween on Disney+ lineup, this product leaves brave souls quite literally on the edge... with nowhere to hide from the scares on screen.
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[10/21/25 - 03:01 AM] Great American Media Greenlights Season 2 for Hit Original Series, "Crossroad Springs," Beloved Series Returns in 2026 to Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+ The network also announced a brand-new original holiday music special, "Crossroad Springs Christmas," starring Jonathan Stoddard and Jillian Cardarelli.
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[10/21/25 - 02:01 AM] Video: "Love and Wine" - Official Trailer - Netflix A prestigious wine farm heir trades lives with his down-to-earth childhood friend to prove that his luck with the ladies is more than wallet deep.
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[10/21/25 - 01:01 AM] Video: "Babo: The Haftbefehl Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix Personal interviews with Haftbefehl and those closest to him reveal the story behind the German rap icon as he takes a brutally honest look at his life.
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