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[12/20/18 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 20
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!
AFFAIR, THE (Showtime) - Lyriq Bent has snagged a recurring role on the show's final season as Paul, "the husband of Joanie (Anna Paquin), sports agent and father of their two daughters. He struggles to keep his wife from falling off the cliff of depression, as they get closer and closer to a terrifying inevitability." (Deadline.com)
BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 (New!) - Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Jason Priestley, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green and Gabrielle Carteris are attached to star in a potential reboot of the former FOX staple. Mike Chessler and Chris Alberghini, who worked on The CW's "90210" revival, are spearheading the project, which is currently being pitched to broadcast and streaming networks. Ghen Maynard will also executive produce for CBS Television Studios. (Deadline.com)
HAPPY! (Syfy) - "Weird Al" Yankovic will lend his voice to the upcoming season as Smoking Man Baby, "a jealous, volatile baby blowhard with full tats and a cigarette always dangling from his mouth." (TVLine.com)
I-LAND, THE (Netflix) - Clara Wong will recur on the sci-fi adventure series as Carol, "who is tough, athletic, cruel, with a sardonic sense of humor." (Deadline.com)
MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE (Netflix) - Executive producer Cheo Hodari Coker has inked a three-year overall deal with Amazon Studios where he'll develop new series projects via his Fighting 99th Entertainment banner. (Deadline.com)
SCARE CLUB (Freeform, New!) - Writer/director Matt Hastings is developing a potential event series at the cable channel about "four twentysomethings from disparate backgrounds who have a monthly book club that meets at the actual location where each book takes place. The friends' personal stories intertwine with the hair-raising novels they are reading." No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
STARGIRL (DC Universe) - Joy Osmanski, Neil Hopkins and Nelson Lee have all been cast in the upcoming drama as Tigress (Paula Brooks), Sportsmaster (Lawrence "Crusher" Crock) and Dragon King, respectively. (@TheDCUniverse)
VILLAGE, THE (NBC) - Tony-winner Katrina Lenk will recur on the midseason drama as Claire, a yet-to-be-detailed character. (THR.com)
WHAT/IF (Netflix) - Daniella Pineda is bound for the Renee Zellweger-led drama as Cassidy, "an analytical, conscientious and work-obsessed employee of Bioprint since its inception. As the CFO, she's the left brain to Lisa's (Jane Levy) right brain. Cassidy is the kind of woman who does the right thing, even when no one's looking - a quality that will come to haunt her when she is set up to take a big fall." (THR.com)
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[12/01/20 - 09:03 AM]
All-New Special "Gordon Ramsay's American Road Trip" to Debut Tuesday, Jan. 5 on FOX
The two-hour special follows award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay as he gets out of the kitchen and hits the road with his best friends, chef Gino D'Acampo and maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix.
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[12/01/20 - 08:34 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Disney Holiday Singalong" Sparks ABC Victory
The Alphabet wins the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.
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[12/01/20 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Song Exploder" Volume 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Featured artists in Volume 2 include Dua Lipa, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails and Natalia Lafourcade.
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[12/01/20 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Run the World" - Official Teaser - STARZ
Head up, eyes on the prize, world domination.
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[12/01/20 - 07:59 AM]
HBO Sports and Major League Baseball Team Up for "Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story," Debuting December 22
The film features the deeply personal story of New York Yankees pitcher Cartsen Charles ("CC") Sabathia, Jr., using as its foundation behind-the-scenes footage from his final season with the Yankees in 2019.
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[12/01/20 - 02:45 AM]
Video: "Escena en Blanco y Negro" - Official Trailer - Amazon Prime Video
Look for the streamer's latest original on Tuesday, December 15.
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[12/01/20 - 02:21 AM]
Netflix Announces the Korean Adaptation of Its Spanish Original Series "La Casa de Papel"
With its production of 12 episodes of the Korean adaptation, Netflix is expected to breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences.
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[12/01/20 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Prodigal daughter Tumi tries to make things right after completely ruining what should have been her sister's picture-perfect Christmas wedding.
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[12/01/20 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Home for Christmas" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Johanne settles into a promising relationship while contending with new neighbors, ex-boyfriends and her own troubled family.
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[11/30/20 - 06:55 PM]
NBC Adjusts Tuesday, Thursday Lineups After Latest NFL Change
This week's "The Voice" and "Transplant" originals are back on Tuesday night; as are "The Voice Holiday Celebration" and "Dateline NBC" on Thursday.
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[11/30/20 - 04:00 PM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Sunday Night Football" Continues Reign for NBC
The network easily takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.
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[11/30/20 - 03:52 PM]
Week 12 Ravens-Steelers Game Moved to Wednesday at 3:40 PM ET on NBC
Other changes include this Thursday night's telecast of Cowboys at Ravens moving to next Tuesday, December 8.
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[11/30/20 - 12:08 PM]
Video: Showtime(R) Sports Documentary Films Offers First Look at "Macho: The Hector Camacho Story"
Premiering this Friday, December 4, the documentary debuts eight years after Camacho's fatal shooting in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
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[11/30/20 - 11:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood" Premiering Dec. 3
The special features many heartfelt moments and performances, including a duet with John Legend, singing "Hallelujah," an original song he co-wrote with Toby Gad, which appears on her "My Gift" album.
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[11/30/20 - 09:15 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Dallas" Returns for Season Five on Tuesday, January 5 at 9 PM ET/PT
New housewife and physician Tiffany Moon joins this season, wasting no time inserting herself into the drama with the ladies.
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