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[06/05/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 5
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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COPS/LIVE PD (Paramount Network/A&E) - A&E has opted against airing new episodes of "Live PD" this Friday and Saturday, the latter of which would have marked its 300th episode. "Out of respect for the families of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives, in consultation with the departments we follow, and in consideration for the safety of all involved, we have made the decision not to broadcast 'Live PD' this weekend," A&E said in a statement. Paramount Network has likewise delayed Monday's 33rd season premiere of "Cops." No official statement was given, other than said booking was replaced by the film "Ghostbusters." (Variety.com)
DANCE MOMS: ABBY'S VIRTUAL DANCE OFF (Lifetime) - The cable channel has pulled the plug on Abby Lee Miller's latest spin-off series following an accusation of racism by a former "Dance Moms" contestant Adriana Smith. Additionally, Miller won't return to the flagship series if it is renewed for a ninth season. In the Instagram post, Smith said: "A statement from her that sticks in my mind to this day during my time on DMS8 is 'I know you grew up in the HOOD with only a box of 8 crayons, but I grew up in the Country Club with a box of 64 - don't be stupid. This to me shows that you think you are better than me and in higher rank and all together superior to ME! This to me shows that you don't give a f--- about me or where I came from." On Thursday, Miller apologized to Smith and her daughter however Smith did "not accept Abby's apology because her apology was not sincere." (EW.com)
DEAR CLASS OF 2020 (YouTube) - The global virtual commencement ceremony has been pushed from June 6 to June 7 in honor of George Floyd's memorial service, which will be held Saturday. (Deadline.com)
PANDORA (The CW) - Charisma Carpenter is set to return as Laura, "a mysterious woman whom Jax recognized as her mother," for the show's second season on a recurring basis. Production is expected to commence production this summer in Bulgaria. (TVLine.com)
THE TIME IS NOW: RACE AND RESOLUTION (A&E/FYI/History/Lifetime/LMN/Vice) - A+E Networks has given the upcoming special - airing this Monday, June 8 at 8:00/7:00c - a new title. Previously announced as "We Need To Talk: Race in America," the project is detailed as follows: "As America faces a defining moment after the death of George Floyd, A+E Networks is giving voice to the country's rallying cry that WE NEED TO TALK. In partnership with Ozy Media, the powerful commercial-free special will air across the A+E Networks."
VARIETY'S POWER OF WOMEN: FRONTLINE HEROES (Lifetime/LMN) - The cable channels have postponed the one-hour special, which was previously scheduled for Tuesday, June 9. No new date was specified. It was detailed as follows: "Lifetime and Variety celebrate the female heroes in the frontline of the pandemic. Hosted by Robin Roberts, the special will include appearances by Cate Blanchett, Janelle Monae, Patti Lupone, Tiffany Haddish, Laverne Cox, Nicole Kidman, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Helen Mirren, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Garner, Blake Lively and Natalie Portman. Andra Day will also perform."
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[04/17/26 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 13-17
Updates include: CBS eyes expansion of "Fire Country," "Sheriff Country" universe; "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" season two locks in cast; and "The Copenhagen Test," "Law & Order: Organized Crime" among latest cancellations.
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[04/17/26 - 03:01 PM]
ABC News Is #1 on Sunday Morning and Friday Night
For the third week in a row, "20/20" built on its year-ago telecast in all key target demos: Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.
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[04/17/26 - 01:03 PM]
Fourteen Elite Survivalists Compete for National Pride and the Ultimate Cash Prize in "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown"
Divided into seven pairs representing their homelands, survivalists' skills will be tested by three brutal and unpredictable ecosystems in South Africa's Zululand.
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[04/17/26 - 11:31 AM]
A Magical Cast Summoned for the "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Final Season
Jennifer Stone, Gregg Sulkin, Maria Canals-Barrera, and Selena Gomez are among the featured talent.
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[04/17/26 - 10:10 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by Geico First Round Games on Sunday, April 19
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs featuring up to 28 First Round games.
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[04/17/26 - 09:31 AM]
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by Geico Begin Saturday on ESPN
In all, 16 First Round games will play out over the first ten days on ESPN and ESPN2.
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[04/17/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Glory" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach.
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[04/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Hulu Adds "Handsome," "The Mess Around," "Prison Breaking," and "That Was Us" to Podcast Slate Beginning This Month
These new licensed additions join a growing slate of companion podcasts tied to Disney+ and Hulu's most popular series.
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[04/17/26 - 07:15 AM]
TNT Sports Acquires Multi-Year U.S. Broadcast Rights to FIA World Endurance Championship Races
A new era of endurance racing arrives in the U.S. as truTV airs three premier events in full: the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, and Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas.
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[04/17/26 - 06:31 AM]
Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson Join Season Two of "Dexter: Resurrection" for Paramount+
In addition to Woodbine and Johnson's casting, Paramount+ recently announced that Brian Cox will join this season as "The New York Ripper," Uma Thurman will reprise her role as Charley and Dan Stevens will play "The Five Borough Killer."
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[04/17/26 - 06:14 AM]
All Roads Lead to Rome: Eternal City Tip-Off Featuring Notre Dame vs. Villanova Launches 2026-27 NCAA College Basketball Season on FOX & FS1
The contest between the two Catholic college basketball powerhouses promises to be an electric start to the 2026-27 season on FOX, with coverage highlighting the incredible atmosphere surrounding the event.
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[04/16/26 - 05:01 PM]
A Turn-of-the-Century Superpower Adventure of Goofy Misfits: "The WONDERfools" Premieres May 15
Set in 1999, "The WONDERfools" is an adventure comedy series about a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers and must band together to take on villains threatening world peace.
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[04/16/26 - 01:11 PM]
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Renewed for Season 28 by NBC
The network confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.
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[04/16/26 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Sports Adds to Game and Studio Teams for WNBA Coverage Beginning May
Zora Stephenson, Noah Eagle, and Michael Grady will call games as the play-by-play voices, with LaChina Robinson as both studio host and game analyst, and Sarah Kustok as a game analyst.
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[04/16/26 - 12:01 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - May 2026
Highlights include "Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA," "The Punisher: One Last Kill," and "The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn."
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