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[06/15/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 15
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!
BIG LITTLE LIES (HBO) - Denis O'Hare is set to recur on the upcoming season as Ira Farber, a new character. (Deadline.com)
BLOOD & TREASURE (CBS) - Matt Barr is set to star opposite Sofia Pernas in the upcoming drama, about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization. He'll play said fellow, Danny, "an astute, witty and natural investigator with an unwavering moral compass." (Deadline.com)
DESUS & MERO (Viceland) - Desus Nice and The Kid Mero will reportedly sign off after two seasons on the cable channel next Thursday, June 28. It's understood said duo are "close to a deal at Showtime for a weekly show." (Deadline.com)
FLASH, THE (The CW) - Hartley Sawyer's Ralph Dibny is the latest to be named regular on the series. (Deadline.com)
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (CBS) - CBS Television Studios has hired "an outside investigator to look into allegations of harassment and misconduct" against former showrunner Brad Kern. The studio previously signed Kern to a new two-year overall deal at the time of his departure. (THR.com)
OPPOSITION WITH JORDAN KLEPPER, THE (Comedy Central) - The cable channel is wrapping the series after 10 months on the air, with the final episode set for Thursday, June 28. It's understood host Jordan Klepper is expected to transition to a weekly half-hour series, tentatively titled "Klepper," featuring "the comedian out in the field, traveling the country and speaking to people." Pre-production is "slated to begin in the fall and a premiere eyed for early 2019 in the 10 PM-11 PM time period." "That added into the accelerated pace of the decision but it was mostly driven by excitement about the new show," Comedy Central president Kent Alterman said. "We can't do both obviously so we are winding down 'The Opposition' in accordance with gearing up 'Klepper.'" (Deadline.com)
SUPERGIRL (The CW) - Jesse Rath's Brainiac 5 is set to become a series regular next season while Jeremy Jordan's Winn Schott will only return on a recurring basis. (TVLine.com)
TALKING WITH CHRIS HARDWICK (AMC) - Host Chris Hardwick has released a statement denying claims by former girlfriend Chloe Dykstra that he sexually assaulted her while they were involved. Read Dykstra's account here and Hardwick's response here. At press time, AMC still plans to air the show's second season premiere this Sunday at 11:00/10:00c.
UNTITLED OPRAH WINFREY PROJECT (Apple, New!) - Oprah Winfrey who has entered into a multi-year content partnership with the company to create original programs for its upcoming streaming service "that embrace her incomparable ability to connect with audiences around the world." The pact falls outside of her deal with OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, which is for ad-supported cable only. (Deadline.com)
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[06/27/25 - 10:00 AM]
FOX to Debut Powerful Three-Week Biblical Event Series "The Faithful" Sunday, March 22
The series, which begins production this summer in Rome and Matera, Italy, will air throughout the Easter and Passover season on FOX and the next day on Hulu.
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[06/27/25 - 09:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Debut New Groundbreaking Docuseries "Hip Hop Was Born Here" Executive Produced and Co-Created by LL Cool J and Peyton Manning
Hosted by LL Cool J, the series will chart the creation, evolution and ongoing legacy of Hip Hop not just as a genre but as a culture.
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[06/27/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Series "The Comeback" Returns for a Third and Final Season
Season three will begin production this summer and will debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2026.
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[06/27/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print" - Official Trailer - HBO
Ms. wasn't just a magazine-it was a revolution. Told through the lens of three directors and the covers that made history.
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[06/27/25 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams "Drop" Beginning July 11
Directed by Christopher Landon, the action-thriller film stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane and Jeffery Self.
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[06/27/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano headline a historic all-women's boxing mega-event from Madison Square Garden. Presented by Most Valuable Promotions.
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[06/27/25 - 05:32 AM]
Video: "The Family Man" Season 3 - Official Announcement - Prime Video
The wait is over. New season. New mission.
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[06/26/25 - 01:35 PM]
National Geographic Marks 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with Gripping New Documentary Series "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time"
Simon Chinn and Jonathan Chinn's production company Lightbox and Ryan Coogler's production company Proximity Media joined forces in a powerful collaboration that combines cinematic storytelling with the clear-eyed perspective of two decades of hindsight.
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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 - 10:36 AM]
"Free Bert," A New Scripted Comedy Series from Actor and Comedian Bert Kreischer, Is Coming to Netflix
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[06/26/25 - 10:33 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Original Series "The Chicken Sisters" Will Return for Season Two Sunday, August 10, Streaming Next Day on Hallmark+
Follow along in this new chapter as the Moore-Hillier women learn to rise above the roost with new challenges, starring Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick.
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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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