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[07/01/20 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 1
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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CLICKBAIT (Quibi, New!) - Writer Adam Sorin, director Mark Molloy and actor Fionn Whitehead are set to team for a new short-form series at the streaming service which "tells the true story of a group of Macedonian teenagers who made a fortune creating fake news in the run-up to the 2016 election." Whitehead headlines the cast as Niko, "one of the Macedonian teenage ringleaders. Niko is described as a young man desperate to escape his circumstances, who discovers that publishing fake news could be his golden ticket." 6th & Idaho's Matt Reeves and Adam Kassan; Stampede Ventures' Greg Silverman and Paul Shapiro; and Ann Ruark are set to executive produce. (Variety.com)
DUSTER (HBO Max) - LaToya Morgan has signed a reported three-year, high-seven figure overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. The pact covers her duties on the upcoming series as well as any future development via her newly launched TinkerToy Productions. (Deadline.com)
GHOSTS (CBS) - Utkarsh Ambudkar has booked a role on the Rose McIver-led comedy pilot as Ryan, "Sam's husband, is a thoroughly modern dude with a love of nerdom and a talented chef." (Deadline.com)
MAD MEN (AMC) - The Lionsgate-produced drama will transition its streaming rights to Amazon, AMC and IMDb TV in the coming year. They'll succeed Netflix, its digital home since 2011. Said run will include an episode featuring blackface, with an accompanying card saying: "This episode contains disturbing images related to race in America. One of the characters is shown in blackface as part of an episode that shows how commonplace racism was in America in 1963. In its reliance on historical authenticity, the series producers are committed to exposing the injustices and inequities within our society that continue to this day so we can examine even the most painful parts of our history in order to reflect on who we are today and who we want to become. We are therefore presenting the original episode in its entirety." (Deadline.com)
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS (Hulu) - Melvin Gregg has scored a role opposite Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in the limited series as Ben, one of the nine "perfect" strangers. (Deadline.com)
SAFEHAVEN (Crackle) - Brad Turner has signed on to direct and executive produce the upcoming series, a supernatural thriller based on James Seale's graphic novel. The project, which is targeting a late August/early September production start, will also be executive produced by Seale, Jessica Petelle, Kevin V. Duncan, Tom Vitale, Orwo Productions' Terry Bird and Jake Seal, Landmark Studio Group's David Ozer and Tim Rouhana and 451 Media Group's Michael Bay. (Deadline.com)
SWIPE SWAP (Lifetime, New!) - ITV Entertainment and Sarah Jessica Parker's Pretty Matches Productions are set to team for a new reality project at the network in which "two hopeful singles trade places and adopt each other's lifestyles - from living in one another's homes and visiting each other's favorite local haunts, to connecting with one another's closest friends and family - all in the pursuit of romance in their new cities." Alison Benson, Adam Sher, Jordana Hochman and Karen Kunkel Young will executive produce alongside Parker. (Deadline.com)
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[11/25/25 - 12:29 PM]
The Second and Final Season of the HBO Original Drama Series "Like Water for Chocolate" Debuts February 15
The series returns Sunday, February 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on HBO Latino in the U.S. and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
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[11/25/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 17 - 3 Cheers for "Champagne Problems" at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys continued to keep audiences guessing in their psychological thriller "The Beast in Me," which took the No. 1 spot on the English TV list for a second week with 14.1 million views.
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[11/25/25 - 11:30 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils World Class Commentators for First-Ever World Sevens Football 7v7 Soccer Tournament in North America - Coverage Kicks Off Friday, Dec. 5
The fast-paced W7F series has redefined women's soccer with elite talent from eight of the best clubs in the world, an immersive fan-first experience, and a groundbreaking $5 million prize pool, the largest in the sport, designed to fuel intense, high-stakes competition.
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[11/25/25 - 10:31 AM]
Toby Wallace Is Entering the World of "Assassin's Creed"
He's the first series regular cast for the live-action series adaptation of Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise.
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[11/25/25 - 10:02 AM]
Hulu Renews Hit Emmy Award-Nominated Series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
The series has been renewed for a 20-episode order, with new episodes coming early 2026.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" - Date Announcement - Netflix
This documentary series unpacks the shocking allegations behind Sean "Diddy" Combs and his Bad Boy empire, spanning decades of his life and career.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" Will Stream on Paramount+ Starting December 4
The jaw-dropping eighth film in one of the most iconic film series of all time will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils First Look Images of "Scarpetta," Based on Patricia Cornwell's Bestselling Novels, Premiering March 11
The crime thriller series stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Rosy McEwen, Amanda Righetti, Jake Cannavale, and Hunter Parrish.
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[11/25/25 - 08:31 AM]
"Wednesday" Season 3: Eva Green Joins the Addams Family as Aunt Ophelia
"I'm thrilled to join the woefully twisted world of 'Wednesday' as Aunt Ophelia," said Green. "This show is such a deliciously dark and witty world, I can't wait to bring my own touch of cuckooness to the Addams family."
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[11/25/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Star Search" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Netflix's iconic talent competition series will premiere live on January 13, 2026 with Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson set to host.
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[11/25/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "How to Ruin Love: The Lobola" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Wedding bells are ringing - or are they? With feuding families and complicated lobola negotiations, Zoleka's walk down the aisle is anything but certain.
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[11/25/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Town" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of cash-strapped friends find their morals and relationships tested when they stumble upon a stolen fortune in their hometown.
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[11/24/25 - 03:18 PM]
FX Orders Anthology Series "Far Cry" to Stream on Hulu
The limited series from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, with Mac set in the starring role, is based on Ubisoft's global hit video game franchise of the same title and the series will retain "Far Cry's" signature standalone storytelling format, with each season set in a new setting following a new cast of characters.
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[11/24/25 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix's "One Piece" Season 3 Begins Production & Four Cast Members Upped to Series Regulars
Mikaela Hoover (Chopper), Joe Manganiello (Mr. 0), Lera Abova (Miss All Sunday) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Nefartari Cobra) have been upped to series regulars for Season 3.
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[11/24/25 - 02:08 PM]
The Nader Sisters Will Take a Second Bite Out of the Big Apple as "Love Thy Nader" Is Renewed for Season Two on Hulu and Freeform
The bold coming-of-age reality series follows the unapologetic and determined Nader sisters - Brooks, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane - who left their humble beginnings in the Louisiana bayou for the glamour and grind of New York City.
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