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[05/11/18 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 11 - 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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END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, THE (The CW) - Co-creator Justin Halpern detailed on Twitter his drama pilot for The CW did not receive a series order. (@justin_halpern)
FALSE PROFITS (ABC) - The Alphabet reportedly has commissioned three additional scripts for the project. Additionally, the cast's options have been extended allowing the option for a potential midseason order. (Deadline.com)
GREATEST AMERICAN HERO, THE (ABC) - Hannah Simone, who played the title role, took to Twitter with the news her comedy pilot did not make the cut at the Alphabet. (@HannahSimone)
GUESS WHO DIED (NBC) - The Norman Lear-produced comedy pilot did not receive a series order from the Peacock. Producer Sony Pictures Television plans to shop the project elsewhere, including YouTube Red. (Deadline.com)
LA'S FINEST (NBC) - Sony Pictures Television plans to shop the Gabrielle Union/Jessica Alba-led drama pilot elsewhere following the Peacock's decision to pass on a series order. (Deadline.com)
MIXTAPE (FOX) - Joshua Safran took to Twitter to confirm the network has passed on the drama pilot however it will be shopped to other outlets. (@Anthologist)
MOST LIKELY TO... (ABC) - Co-star Yvette Nicole Brown detailed on social media her comedy pilot at the Alphabet is not moving forward. (@YNB)
NO WAY OUT (A.K.A. SUSPICION) (NBC) - Co-star Kearran Giovanni confirmed via social media the drama pilot is not moving forward at the Peacock. (@KearranGiovanni)
WAYWARD SISTERS (The CW) - Co-creator Robert Berens indicated on social media the proposed "Supernatural" spin-off was not ordered to series. (@robertberens)
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[04/17/25 - 10:30 AM]
Peacock Greenlights New "Love Island" Spinoff, "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" (wt), Premiering Summer 2025
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[04/17/25 - 10:06 AM]
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[04/17/25 - 10:00 AM]
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Season 3 features the series' signature intimate interviews, vérité photography, and dramatic visuals with stunning aerial and water footage, showcasing the death-defying beauty of big wave surfing as the athletes risk it all in a quest for the ultimate high.
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[04/17/25 - 09:42 AM]
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[04/17/25 - 09:15 AM]
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Lakshmi serves as creator and host and will executive produce alongside Susan Rovner.
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[04/17/25 - 09:02 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Epic 2-Part Documentary Event "Sitting Bull" Beginning on Tuesday May 27 at 9PM ET/PT Executive Produced by Appian Way Productions
The four-hour documentary series charts the heroic life and legacy of the renowned leader of the Lakota people from his origins as a tribal warrior, to his involvement in defending native lands, to his leadership in guiding the Lakota people through a tumultuous time in American history.
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[04/17/25 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Bolsters Season Four Ensemble of "BMF" with an Extraordinary Cast of Fan Favorites and New Faces for the Intense and Gripping Family Crime Drama
The new season premieres Friday, June 6, with all-new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.
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[04/17/25 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV Debuts "Murder Mystery May" Biggest Month of Mystery Premieres Ever
On May 1, AMC Networks' popular streamer, Acorn TV, will debut its first annual "Murder Mystery May," a month-long event showcasing the world's best whimsical mysteries and investigative crime dramas.
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[04/17/25 - 08:34 AM]
AXS TV Presents the Ultimate Tribute to Moms with Two Days of "Nashville" Featuring a Season Two Marathon & "The Big Interview: Nashville Special" on Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11
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[04/17/25 - 08:07 AM]
New Freeform Docuseries "Not Her First Rodeo" Premieres May 22
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[04/17/25 - 08:02 AM]
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[04/17/25 - 07:02 AM]
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[04/17/25 - 07:01 AM]
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[04/17/25 - 06:06 AM]
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[04/17/25 - 06:01 AM]
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