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[06/19/19 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 19
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!
BRAVE NEW WORLD (USA) - Kylie Bunbury, Hannah John-Kamen, Sen Mitsuji, Joseph Morgan and Nina Sosanya are all bound for the network's Aldous Huxley series adaptation. Bunbury plays Frannie, "Lenina's best friend, a Beta Plus who embraces her conditioning and New London's social order"; with John-Kamen as Wilhelmina "Helm" Watson, "a hedonistic artist and New London's premier maker of Feelies"; Mitsuji as Henry Foster, "an Alpha Plus in every way, who works alongside Bernard as a counselor at The Bureau of Stability"; Morgan as CJack60, "an Epsilon relegated to physical, tedious jobs, who is deeply impacted after witnessing a horrifying incident"; and Sosanya as Mustafa Mond, "a World Controller who is responsible for maintaining New London's social structure and utopian promise." (Deadline.com)
CENTRAL PARK (Apple TV+) - Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu) have signed a multi-year overall deal with producer 20th Century Fox Television. Said duo will develop new series projects for the studio as well as join the upcoming Apple TV+ animated series. (Deadline.com)
HOLLYWOOD (Netflix) - Janet Mock has signed an overall deal with the streaming service, marking the first Black trans woman to do so. Mock will develop new series projects for the studio as well as serve as an executive producer on Ryan Murphy's aforementioned Netflix series. (@strongblacklead)
HOT ZONE, THE (NBC) - The cable channel is in talks with producer Fox 21 TV Studios for a second season of the series, which would take on an anthology format going forward. Among the potential topics: the post-9/11 anthrax crisis. (Deadline.com)
MIXED-ISH (ABC) - Mark-Paul Gosselaar has been cast in the prequel series as Bow's father Paul Johnson. He replaces Anders Holm, who played said role in the original backdoor pilot episode. (Deadline.com)
THIS IS US (NBC) - Executive producer Ken Olin has signed a new overall deal with producer 20th Century Fox Television. The pact covers his duties on the series, where he serves as in-house director, as well as any future development. (Deadline.com)
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[06/19/25 - 06:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces World Premiere of "Grounded in Love," Starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan, Streaming on Great American Pure Flix, August 7, Premiering on Great American Family, September 27
In the film, Annie (McKellar), a spirited, Manhattan-based flight attendant, thrives on adventure and freedom, until an unexpected airline merger grounds her career and a breakup with a self-absorbed boyfriend leaves her questioning everything.
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[06/19/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Catalog" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A recently widowed workaholic clumsily navigates life with his kids, guided by his late wife's online tips. Can he ace this crash course in parenthood?
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[06/18/25 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Wall to Wall" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A man who poured his life savings into a new apartment discovers its walls are full of disturbing noises, hostile neighbors and unsettling secrets.
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[06/18/25 - 04:59 PM]
ID Unveils Premiere Date for "A Killer Among Friends," New True Crime Series Narrated and Executive Produced by Jennifer Love Hewitt
The six-part series will explore a group of interconnected individuals who are collectively haunted by a murder of one of their own, serving as the catalyst to unravel secrets, suspicions, and betrayals between friends.
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[06/18/25 - 01:38 PM]
A Special Edition of 20/20: "Karen Read: The Verdict" Airs Tonight, Wednesday, June 18 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, Next Day on Hulu
Moments after a verdict is reached in her second trial, ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman brings viewers the latest details on the trial as well as interviews with O'Keefe's friends, family members, and those at the center of the case that has captivated the country.
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[06/18/25 - 01:05 PM]
Great American Media Enters 2025-2026 Upfront with New Partnerships, Original Content, and Growing Audiences
New and fan favorite series include "Crossroad Springs," "County Rescue," and "When Hope Calls," alongside marquee events like the Rose Parade and "Great American Rescue Bowl."
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[06/18/25 - 11:59 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movies Centered on Women Finding Resilience Through Their Faith Despite Harrowing Circumstances
Chrissy Metz, Alexa PenaVega, Kat Graham and Paula Patton are among the featured talent.
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[06/18/25 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "People and Places" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The world is full of wonder - and it's closer than you think.
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[06/18/25 - 11:14 AM]
First Look: Hulu's "Zarna Garg: Practical People Win"
The comedy special premieres Friday, July 18 on Hulu.
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[06/18/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Trainwreck: Balloon Boy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A homemade flying saucer lifts off, and a 6-year-old boy might be inside. National panic ensues - but what truly happened? This documentary investigates.
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[06/18/25 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Networks' July Highlights Include "Nautilus," "Hell Motel," "The Furry Detectives," "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," "Call of the Night" and More
Other highlights include the premieres of "Kostas" and Summertide" on Acorn TV.
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[06/18/25 - 10:01 AM]
"MTV's The Challenge: Vets and New Threats" Premieres Wednesday, July 30 at 8PM ET/PT
This season, fresh faces and new threats have entered the arena with one goal: upend the old order and take it all.
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[06/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - Season 17 Official Trailer - FX
In Season 17, the Gang craves money and parasitic social privileges.
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[06/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
2025 "NBA Draft Presented by State Farm" Exclusively on ESPN Platforms June 25-26
ABC and ESPN will both offer distinct presentations of the NBA Draft's first round on June 25, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
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[06/18/25 - 09:06 AM]
"Disney Jr. Let's Play!" to Be Held at Disney California Adventure Park on Friday, Aug. 8, and Downtown Disney District on Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10
Throughout the weekend, guests will be able to participate in multiple limited-time photo opportunities, including a themed wall in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure along with the regular Disney Jr. programming available at the park.
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