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[05/08/17 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 8 - Odds & Ends
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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13 REASONS WHY (Netflix) - Executive producer Brian Yorkey has signed a two-year overall deal with Paramount Television, the studio behind the Netflix entry. The pact will cover his duties on the show's recently ordered sophomore run as well as any future development. (Deadline.com)
BLACK-ISH (Showtime) - Creator Kenya Barris has inked a hefty four-year extension to his overall deal with ABC Studios. Said pact keeps his Khalabo Ink Society banner at the studio, covering his duties on the veteran comedy as well as pilots "Liberal Arts," "Libby & Malcolm" and "Unit Zero." (Deadline.com)
DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS, THE (Amazon) - The streaming service has ordered six episodes of the series, inspired by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden's book, about an irreverent family comedy about three teenage boys who are given a dad's guide to living lives full of adventure after he passes away. Bryan Cranston and Greg Mottola are behind the project, which was originally set up at NBC in 2014. Mottola will also direct the series with Moonshot Entertainment's James Degus likewise executive producing for Sony Pictures Television. (Deadline.com)
ESCAPE AT CLINTON CORRECTIONAL (Showtime, New!) - Oscar winners Benicio del Toro (Traffic) and Patricia Arquette (Boyhood) are in talks to topline an eight-episode limited series "based on the prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for convicted murderers Richard Matt (Del Toro) and David Sweat. The duo were aided in their escape by Joyce "Tillie" Mitchell (Arquette), a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled." Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin penned the project with Ben Stiller attached to direct and executive produce alongside Bryan Zuriff, Michael De Luca Productions' Michael De Luca and Red Hour Productions' Nicky Weinstock. Last month, Lifetime aired its take on said event, "NY Prison Break: The Seduction of Joyce Mitchell," with Joe Anderson, Myk Watford and Penelope Ann Miller in the principal roles. (Deadline.com)
I LOVE DICK/TRANSPARENT (Amazon) - Jill Soloway has signed a three-year extension to her overall deal with Amazon Studios. The pact covers her Topple Productions' output at the studio through June 2021. (Deadline.com)
ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC) - Co-star Jennifer Morrison has opted not to return as a series regular for a potential seventh season of the series. (@jenmorrisonlive)
WESTWORLD (HBO) - Co-creator Lisa Joy has re-upped her overall deal with Warner. Bros Television, the home to her and husband Jonathan Nolan's HBO drama. Said duo works under the umbrella Kilter Films. (Deadline.com)
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[04/15/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Snakes and Ladders" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the creator of "The House of Flowers," Manolo Caro and Cecilia Suárez return with "Snakes and Ladders" - a dark and provocative comedy that explores the cost of power and status.
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[04/15/25 - 08:00 AM]
Another Shocking Season of "Mama June: Family Crisis" Returns Friday, May 30, at 8PM ET/PT on We TV
This season, June fights for custody of Kaitlyn after Anna's tragic passing.
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[04/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Four Seasons" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.
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[04/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Gripping Crime Drama "Smoke," Premiering June 27
Inspired by true events, "Smoke" follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
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[04/15/25 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Exterritorial" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A boy disappears inside the U.S. consulate. Former elite soldier Sara (Jeanne Goursaud) embarks on a nerve-wracking search for her son.
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[04/14/25 - 02:35 PM]
Video: "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Love. Loss. Survival. "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" premieres April 18.
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[04/14/25 - 01:00 PM]
Music Powerhouses Sheryl Crow and LeAnn Rimes Join NBC's "The Voice" as Season 27 Mega Mentors
Alongside the coaches, Crow and Rimes bring their distinct vocals, creative edge and deep industry experience to guide the artists into their most high-stakes performances yet.
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[04/14/25 - 12:25 PM]
Apple Original Films Lands Sundance Festival Favorite "Come See Me in the Good Light"
The documentary is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership.
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[04/14/25 - 10:30 AM]
ESPN to Exclusively Televise Three 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Games
ESPN will also exclusively televise the Western Conference Play-In Tournament finale on Friday, April 18.
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[04/14/25 - 10:30 AM]
Showtime Original Docuseries "Couples Therapy" Returns to Air Friday, May 23
The documentary series is returning for the second installment of season four, with nine new episodes and all new couples.
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[04/14/25 - 09:42 AM]
Video: "The Order" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan and Jurnee Smollett star in the film, due on April 18.
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[04/14/25 - 09:06 AM]
"Duck Dynasty: The Revival" Premieres Wednesday, May 28 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E
The first season of one-hour episodes will run for 10 consecutive weeks.
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[04/14/25 - 09:00 AM]
A24's Academy Award-Winning Film "The Brutalist" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max May 16
The film stars Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, Academy Award-nominated Felicity Jones, Academy Award-nominated Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, Emma Laird, with Isaach de Bankolé, and Alessandro Nivola.
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[04/14/25 - 08:46 AM]
FOX Nation to Debut "Greg Gutfeld's What Did I Miss?" in May
The first of three episodes will drop on Monday, May 12 followed by episode two and three dropping on May 13 and 14 respectively.
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[04/14/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Another Simple Favor" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.
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