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[07/09/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 9
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!
100, THE (The CW) - Co-star Henry Ian Cusick has confirmed his departure from the series following the events of tonight's episode. (@hicusick)
CRIME FARM (HBO Max, New!) - Janine Sherman Barrois has sold a new drama to the streaming service described as "a psychosexual love story that follows Selma and Richard Eikelenboom, forensic homicide experts whose marriage thrives on their all-consuming investigations into the depravity of the world's most notorious criminals." Blossom Films' Nicole Kidman and Per Saari are also on board to executive produce for Warner Horizon Television. (Variety.com)
FBI/FBI: MOST WANTED (CBS) - Alana de la Garza, whose Assistant Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castile was set to star in the spin-off series, will instead join the cast of the mothership. She'll also continue on said spin-off on a recurring basis. (Deadline.com)
NOW, THE (Quibi, New!) - Peter Farrelly, Steve Leff and Pete Jones are set to team for a new comedy on the short-form video platform billed as "the story of a guy who is about to commit suicide when he finds out from his nagging mother that his brother just committed suicide - oh and his dad committed suicide in the past too. He can't kill himself because he can't do that to his mom so he has to learn to live life for today, in the now." Anonymous Content's Steve Golin and Jeff Okin also serve as executive producers. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED KINBERG & WEIL PROJECT (Apple TV+) - Simon Kinberg and David Weil's proposed drama has been further detailed as being inspired by the H.G. Wells novel "The War of the Worlds." Nevertheless, said report indicates "the concept has evolved enough that it won't be named after that famed public domain sci-fi property." (Deadline.com)
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[06/29/22 - 02:01 PM]
Japanese Series "The Queen of Villains" Main Cast Announcement
Popular Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever will star in the titular role, which is set for release on Netflix in 2023.
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[06/29/22 - 12:24 PM]
NBA World Champion and Finals MVP Stephen Curry to Host "The 2022 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" Airing July 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ABC
Said Curry: "I've had the pleasure of attending The ESPYS but never imagined I'd have the privilege of hosting this special event."
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[06/29/22 - 12:20 PM]
Hallmark Channel Claims #1 Most-Watched Network During Weekend Total Day and Weekend Primetime for the Month of June
The June 25 premiere of "Two Tickets to Paradise" starring Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey delivered especially strong results with 2.2 million total viewers and 235,000 women 25-54.
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[06/29/22 - 12:00 PM]
Walt Disney Television Alternative, The Newly Formed Unscripted Production Unit for Walt Disney Television, Announces Key Executives
Jill Chapman has been named vice president, Alternative Series and Content Planning; Alicia Martino joins as vice president, Alternative Series; and Mike Rosen will serve as vice president, Production.
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[06/29/22 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates
Scripted programming will launch the week of September 19 and will include the premiere of the reimagined "Quantum Leap," starring Raymond Lee.
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[06/29/22 - 11:00 AM]
"South Park The Streaming Wars Part 2" Is Coming Exclusively to Paramount+, Wednesday, July 13
In the latest special, a drought has brought the town of South Park to the brink of disaster.
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[06/29/22 - 10:47 AM]
Vince Staples, Xavier Mills, Melvin Gregg, Essence Renae and Karen Obilom to Star in Showtime Comedy Series Pilot "The Wood"
Guest stars Richard T. Jones and Tamala Jones will reprise their original roles as Slim and Tanya from the film.
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[06/29/22 - 10:36 AM]
Chefs Must Satisfy the Most Particular of Palates in Brand-New Competition Series "It's CompliPlated" Hosted by Vegan Foodie Tabitha Brown
The series premieres Thursday, August 11 at 10:00/9:00c on Food Network and streaming on discovery+.
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[06/29/22 - 10:35 AM]
"BET Awards": Culture's Biggest Night Claims #1 Spot as Best Performing Cable Award Show
The event premiered Sunday, June 26, and drew 3.2 million total viewers, as it was simulcast live across 10 Paramount Global networks.
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[06/29/22 - 10:00 AM]
"Why Not Us: Southern Dance" Premieres Thursday, August 11 Exclusively on ESPN+
The new, eight-episode ESPN+ original will take fans behind-the-scenes of Southern University's dance line, the Dancing Dolls.
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[06/29/22 - 09:58 AM]
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz to Star in New Film "Back in Action" for Netflix
The storyline for the action comedy film is being kept under wraps.
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[06/29/22 - 09:31 AM]
Peacock Releases Series Premiere Date Schedule & Early Teaser Images for Highly Anticipated All-New Original Scripted Slate
Newly announced premieres include "Last Light" (September 8), "Vampire Academy" (September 15), "A Friend of the Family" (October 6), "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin" (November 23), "Irreverent" (November 30) and "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" (December 22).
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[06/29/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Blown Away" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The hot shop welcomes 10 talented new glassblowers for captivating challenges inspired by outer space, the circus, the Seven Deadly Sins and more.
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[06/29/22 - 09:02 AM]
The Walt Disney Company Announces Lineup of Exclusive Activations at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola
Festival goers will have a chance to sit in on talent panels, watch exclusive screenings, meet Disney stars and more, from June 30 to July 3.
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[06/29/22 - 09:00 AM]
"Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth," The Comedian and Actress' First Hour-Long HBO Comedy Special, Debuts July 16
Taped late last year at the Paramount Theater in Denver, Colorado in front of a sold-out audience, Nikki Glaser takes on a range of topics in her brutally-honest yet conversational style.
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