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[08/14/19 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 14
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!
AWKWAFINA (Comedy Central) - Jennifer Esposito is the latest to recur on the newcomer as Brenda, "an art teacher who catches Wally's (BD Wong) interest at a single-parent support group." (Deadline.com)
BETTY (A.K.A. SKATE KITCHEN) (HBO) - Crystal Moselle and Lesley Arfin's skateboarding comedy - inspired by the former's 2018 film, which follows "a diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male oriented world of skateboarding" - has received a six-episode order from the pay channel. Original co-stars Dede Lovelace, Ajani Russell, Moonbear, Rachelle Vinberg and Nina Moran have been cast as regulars in the series (Janay, Indigo, Honeybear, Camille and Kirt, respectively), which is currently in production in New York City. Arfin Material, Untitled Entertainment, Bow & Arrow Entertainment, RT Features and Kotva Films are all behind the project, with Igor Srubshchik and Jason Weinberg also executive producing; Michael Sherman, Matthew Perniciaro and Rodrigo Teixeira co-executive producing; and Izabella Tzenkova and Lizzie Nastro producing. (Deadline.com)
BOSCH (Amazon) - Julie Ann Emery has been tapped for a recurring role on the upcoming sixth season as Sylvia Reece, "one of the FBI agents brought in to investigate a murder on Bosch's turf." (Deadline.com)
DEPUTY (FOX) - Chris Grismer has been tapped as a co-executive producer/in-house director on the midseason drama. (Deadline.com)
HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS) - Katrina Law has joined the cast of the veteran drama's 10th season as Quinn Liu, "a former staff sergeant with Army CID recently demoted for insubordination. After an explosive collision with Five-O on a case involving veterans, she soon becomes a loyal ally to the team that always has valued integrity over playing by the rules. Sharp-tongued in several languages, Quinn has a deep understanding of military culture, a mysterious past, and a deft ability to match wits with McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin)." (Deadline.com)
HOMELAND (Showtime) - Cliff Chamberlain and Hilary Jardine will recur on the show's final season as Mike Dunne, "the CIA Station Chief in Kabul, Afghanistan;" and Claudatte Fletcher, "a former State Department employee turned freelance consultant with a global network of assets," respectively. (Deadline.com)
SIREN (Freeform) - Tiffany Lonsdale will join the cast of the show's third season as Tia, "an extremely intelligent mermaid with a highly evolved knowledge of the human condition. She speaks several languages, understands advanced science and technology and was trained as a high level warrior." (Deadline.com)
ST. ELMO'S FIRE (NBC, New!) - Josh Berman has sold a modern adaptation of Joel Schumacher's cult classic 1985 feature to the Peacock about "a group of close friends struggling with career, commitment and the responsibilities of adulthood." Sony Pictures Television is behind the project with Berman and Chris King executive producing via their studio-based Osprey Productions. ABC and E! both previously took stabs at a small screen take with different writers. (Deadline.com)
TELL ME A STORY (CBSAA) - Caleb Castille and Christopher Meyer are both bound for the anthology's second season as "brothers, with Castille starring as the smart, dominant older sibling Ron, and Meyer playing the soft-spoken, fiercely loyal Derek." (Variety.com)
UNTITLED WALKING DEAD SPIN-OFF PROJECT (AMC) - Joe Holt will recur on the franchise's latest installment as Leo Bennett, "a solid family man and respected professor with a generous heart and unwavering optimism for the future. He'd risk his life to save the people he cares about." (Deadline.com)
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[09/26/23 - 02:55 PM]
The Happiest Hour Is Back When Season Two of USA Network's "Barmageddon" Premieres Monday, Nov. 13 at 11 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: Blake Shelton invites Ice T to his winter wonderland where they will compete in a special holiday episode premiering Monday, December 4 at 10:00/9:00c on NBC before making its way to USA.
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[09/26/23 - 02:15 PM]
CBS News Finishes 2022-2023 Broadcast Year with Four #1 Broadcasts and Competitive Growth Throughout Its Lineup
"60 Minutes" remains the #1 news broadcast for the 2022-2023 broadcast season, a title held for 49 consecutive years.
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[09/26/23 - 02:02 PM]
"20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine for the 2022-2023 Season Across Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
In fact, "20/20" outdelivered "Dateline" in Total Viewers for the first time in 13 years since the two programs aired on Fridays during a full television season since the 2009-2010 season.
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[09/26/23 - 02:01 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across the Board in Time Slot - Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
On Monday (9/18/23), "Nightline" delivered its strongest telecast in Adults 25-54 (440,000) in eight months.
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[09/26/23 - 11:03 AM]
"America's Got Talent" on NBC Sets Spectacular Two-Night Finale Featuring the Top 11 Jaw-Dropping Acts and Special Guest Performances
The two-night season finale concludes Wednesday, September 27 at 9:00/8:00c with incredible, show-stopping performances alongside the top 11 finalists.
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[09/26/23 - 11:00 AM]
Streaming for the First Time Ever, All Five Seasons of Beloved Emmy Award Winning Series "Moonlighting" Will Be Available on Hulu on October 10
Each classic episode has been remastered in HD from the original film source.
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[09/26/23 - 10:21 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Sept. 18: "Sex Education" Debuts at #1; "Love at First Sight" and "Dear Child" Continue First Place Reigns
Docuseries "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal" returned to the list with Season 2 debuting at #2 (7.6M views) while Season 1 re-entered the list landing in the #10 spot (2.4M views).
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[09/26/23 - 10:00 AM]
"Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship!" Is Set to Return Tuesday, October 24th at 9PM ET/PT
Hosts Travis Mills and Rahne Jones uncover more heartbreaking and shocking stories of people who believe they have true love in their lives, only to discover lies at the core of their relationships.
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[09/26/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu Original Series "Living for the Dead"
In "Living for the Dead," five fabulous, queer ghost hunters roam the country, helping the living by healing the dead.
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[09/26/23 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces Stand-Up Comedy Special "Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off"
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[09/26/23 - 09:36 AM]
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The series stars Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie.
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[09/26/23 - 09:26 AM]
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The two part event premieres October 14 and 15 at 8:00/7:00c on Lifetime.
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[09/26/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils the Trailer and Key Art for the Highly Anticipated Feature, "Fingernails," Starring Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Allen White and Luke Wilson
Anna (Buckley) and Ryan (White) have found true love. It's been proven by a controversial new technology. There's just one problem: Anna still isn't sure. Then she takes a position at a love-testing institute, and meets Amir (Ahmed).
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[09/26/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Watch the New Trailer - "Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks" - New Series Premieres Sunday, October 1 at 9/8c on ID
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[09/26/23 - 08:45 AM]
CBS Sports Announces Leadership Transition Plan
Sean McManus, chairman of CBS Sports, will retire in April 2024 after a legendary 27-year run leading the division.
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