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[11/29/19 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29
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!
BIGGEST LITTLE COOK-OFF (Quibi) - Andy Samberg has signed onto the comedy competition as host and executive producer. In an absurd showdown, two top chefs will battle to create the most delicious, salivating, mouth-watering, scrumptious... single bite of food. Michael Rosenstein, Stephen Kroopnick and Stu Schreiberg are also executive producing. (Deadline.com, 11/27)
MEDICI (Netflix) - Toby Regbo, Daniel Sharman, Synnøve Karlsen, Francesco Montanari and John Lynch are set to star in the show's third and final season, due in early 2020. Said installment, "starts a few months after the infamous Pazzi conspiracy that cost the life of Lorenzo's brother, and nearly his own. Lorenzo, now a more complex and conflicted character, is thirsting for revenge. The Medici are more powerful than ever, but war with Pope Sixtus IV is looming, and Count Riario is trying every way to force it." (Deadline.com, 11/29)
MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN (Netflix) - Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Salman Rushdie's Booker Prize-winning novel is not moving forward at the streaming service. Bhardwaj was tapped as showrunner of the six-part series in November 2018 and was expected to direct three episodes with Aditya Nimbalkar helming the other three. Netflix said in a statement: "We're disappointed to not move forward with Midnight's Children, one of the world's great novels. This was an inherently complex book to adapt and a really ambitious project and ultimately we couldn't bring the story to life in the scale and manner it deserved. We're grateful to Vishal Bhardwaj for his amazing vision and craft as we strove to adapt this pioneering work of literature. We look forward to working with him on other projects in the future." (HuffingtonPost.com, 11/28)
SELENA: THE SERIES (Netflix) - The Selena Quintanilla coming-of-age series has cast Julio Macias as Pete Astudillo; Jesse Posey as Chris Perez; Hunter Reese Peña as Ricky Vela; Carlos Alfredo, Jr. as Joe Ojeda; Juan Martinez as Young A.B; Daniela Estrada as Young Suzette; and Paul Rodriguez, Jr. as Roger Garcia. (Deadline.com, 11/27)
WHITE HOUSE FARM (HBO Max, New!) - The streaming service has scored the U.S. rights to All3Media International's six-part British crime drama which "tells the story of when members of the same family were murdered at an Essex farmhouse." Stephen Graham and Freddie Fox star as DCI "Taff" Jones and Jeremy Bamber, respectively, with Mark Addy, Gemma Whelan, Mark Stanley, Alexa Davies, Cressida Bonas, Alfie Allen, Amanda Burton and Nicholas Farrell in unspecified roles. Paul Whittington directed the project from scripts by Kris Mrksa and Giula Sandler with Willow Grylls, Charlie Pattinson, Elaine Pyke and Kris Mrksa executive producing and Lee Thomas producing. (Deadline.com, 11/29)
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[09/25/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Family Guy" Hulu Exclusive Halloween Special Premieres October 5 on Hulu
Brian and Stewie find themselves in Hell - not an annoying day, the actual underworld - paying for 24 seasons' worth of bad behavior.
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[09/25/26 - 10:35 AM]
ESPN Delivered Its Most-Watched WNBA Regular Season Ever!
Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37M viewers, up 17% year-over-year and ranking as ESPN networks' most-viewed WNBA regular season on record.
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[09/25/26 - 10:02 AM]
Season Two of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Hit Microdrama Series "Who Billionaire? Me Billionaire." Premieres This Sunday, Sept. 27
The vertical comedy series is the first microdrama produced by a late-night television franchise, with its first season generating 27 million digital views.
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[09/25/26 - 09:19 AM]
Volpi Cup Winner and Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee Peter Sarsgaard Joins Scottish Highland Drama "Laird" for Paramount+
Sarsgaard will star as Peter Bergstrom, a ruthless, self-made tech titan and land magnate whose influence spans continents.
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[09/25/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Evil Dead Burn" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max October 2
The film unleashes the franchise's most savage and terrifying ride to date with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem.
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[09/25/26 - 07:04 AM]
Video: AMC+ Unveils Bewitching Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Contemporary Mystery Thriller, "Yaga"
The contemporary mystery thriller which reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga, is set for a two-episode premiere on Friday, October 23, exclusively in the U.S. on AMC+.
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[09/25/26 - 07:00 AM]
Paramount and Spotify Partner for the "2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)" on CBS
The collaboration will extend the "VMAs" experience through a dedicated on-platform destination on Spotify, launching today.
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[09/25/26 - 05:17 AM]
Video: "#Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A practical dating app founder and her adventurous competitor test their opposing theories about love through a 60-day challenge to find the right match.
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[09/24/26 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Once Japan's most renowned actor, Gen is suddenly forgotten. Fueled by a need for recognition, he claws his way back from zero in this comedy.
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[09/24/26 - 02:02 PM]
Tubi Announces New Original Docuseries "Just One Before I Die" Offering an Inside Look at the Buffalo Bills Fanbase
All episodes premiere for free exclusively on Tubi on Wednesday, October 21.
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[09/24/26 - 02:01 PM]
Prime Video Announces Worldwide Exclusive Streaming of "Quiz from God," a Reboot of the Phenomenal Korean Mystery Drama, Starring Shotaro Mamiya - Premiering Friday, Dec 4, 2026
The series follows Haruto Hatsushima, a genius forensic pathologist and former neurosurgeon hailed by those around him as "a genius chosen by God" - yet dismissed as being eccentric by his colleagues.
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[09/24/26 - 12:25 PM]
ABC News Wins Across the Board in Late Night and Friday Night
"20/20" ranks as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49, drawing its largest audience in two months and growing year to year in all key measures.
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[09/24/26 - 12:01 PM]
"The Graham Norton Show" Returns with All-New Episodes Thursday, October 1 on BBC America
Episodes will also be available to stream on AMC+, Acorn TV, and All Reality.
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[09/24/26 - 12:00 PM]
Presenters Announced for the "2026 Video Music Awards (VMAs)" Airing Sunday, Sept. 27 on CBS
Alex Warren, Belmont Cameli, Brandon Sklenar, Charli xcx, Ciara Miller, David Corenswet, Ella Bright, Isabel May, Jeff Probst, Rachel Dratch, Teyana Taylor, Troye Sivan, and Tyla are among the featured talent.
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[09/24/26 - 11:29 AM]
Marquee Championship Doubleheader Leads UFC Return to Madison Square Garden Streaming on Paramount+ Saturday, November 14
In the main event, newly crowned undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane looks to make his first title defense against No. 4 ranked contender Josh Hokit.
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