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[07/31/20 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 31
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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AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (NBC) - More than 30 producers, executives and other current and former network insiders have come forward regarding NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy and a top deputy who allegedly "often violated workplace-conduct norms with no apparent consequences." Said report comes on the heels of former judge Gabrielle Union filing a complaint with the state of California's fair employment office which "included a claim that in February, [Telegdy] had threatened her to silence her during the course of an ongoing investigation into workplace practices on set." Sharon Osbourne has since come forward indicating Telegdy "threatened her in 2012 when she told him her family was considering holding a press conference to protest NBC's decision to drop her son Jack from the reality-competition series Stars Earn Stripes shortly after he disclosed that he had MS." NBCUniversal released a statement indicating it will "investigate these allegations, many of which are coming to our attention for the first time." Telegdy also provided a statement saying: "The nature of these allegations flies in the face of everything I stand for. I hope that my actions over decades - empowering those around me, supporting artists, and creating shows with values of aspiration and inclusion at the core - speak louder than the selective words of a few." (THR.com)
CONNECTING (NBC) - Parvesh Cheena is the latest to be cast in the ensemble comedy, about a group of friends trying to stay close (and sane) through video chats as they share the highs and lows of these extraordinary times. He'll play Pradeep: "He loves his kids, but is not used to being around them this much." (Deadline.com)
FAMILY FEUD (Syndication) - Production on the upcoming season is set to resume on Tuesday following "slight adjustments" to allow host Steve Harvey, the contestants and the crew to maintain the required social distancing measures. (Deadline.com)
GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC) - Kim Raver, Camilla Luddington and Kevin McKidd have reportedly signed new three year deals - complete with significant salary bumps - to continue on the series. (Deadline.com)
KILLING IT (Peacock, New!) - Craig Robinson is attached to star in a new comedy for the streaming service which "explores class, capitalism and one man's quest to achieve the American dream. And also about hunting really big snakes." Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici are penning the Universal Television-based project, which has received a script-to-series commitment. Robinson and his manager, 3 Arts Entertainment's Mark Schulman, will also executive produce. (THR.com)
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS (Hulu) - Michael Shannon has booked a role on the Nicole Kidman/Melissa McCarthy-led limited series as Napoleon: "Heather (Asher Keddie) and Napoleon are a married couple who lost a twin son." (Deadline.com)
S.W.A.T. (CBS) - The drama may become the first broadcast primetime scripted series to resume production as filming is tentatively slated to begin on Tuesday in Los Angeles. It's understood actors and crew have already been tested ahead of the potential shoot. Said news however is contingent on the guilds reaching an agreement over COVID-19 guidelines as negotiations remain ongoing. (Deadline.com)
SUPERMARKET SWEEP (ABC) - The Alphabet's Leslie Jones-hosted reboot series began production today in California "with rigorous health and safety protocols put in place by producer Fremantle." (Deadline.com)
TAMAR BRAXTON: GET YA LIFE! (WE tv) - Tamar Braxton and the cable channel are parting ways after Braxton laid out allegations that the network "betrayed... overworked, and underpaid" her. Braxton was taken to hospital on July 16 "after an attempt to take her own life," according to the report. Braxton said she is now "on an irreversible path to healing" in a subsequent Instagram post. WE tv has indicated it "will work with her representatives to honor her request to end all future work for the network." It's understood Braxton will still appear in the already completed episodes of "Braxton Family Values" for its seventh season as well as the new six-episode series "Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!," which is expected to debut on September 10 following its previously announced delay from July 30. (Variety.com)
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[05/30/25 - 11:31 AM]
AMC Networks Shares Updates on the Anne Rice Immortal Universe at ATX TV Festival
Celine Buckens and Jason Schwartzman are the latest bound for "Anne Rice's Talamasca," which debuts this October on AMC and AMC+.
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[05/30/25 - 11:03 AM]
Hulu Originals & Exclusives Summer 2025 Programming Slate
Newly announced premieres include "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" on August 20.
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[05/30/25 - 09:02 AM]
Date Announcement & First Look: Hulu's "King of the Hill" Season 14
The season 14 revival picks up several years after we last saw the Hill family.
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[05/30/25 - 09:00 AM]
"The Alto Knights" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max June 6
The film stars Academy Award winner Robert De Niro in a dual role, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson.
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[05/30/25 - 07:01 AM]
Nat Geo Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Blockbuster Film "Jaws" with the Only Authorized Documentary, "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story"
The documentary premieres July 10 at 9:00/8:00c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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[05/29/25 - 02:16 PM]
Apple TV+ Sets Riveting New Series Starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham, Based on the Internationally Bestselling Crime Novels by Lars Kepler
The 10-episode drama is written and executive produced by BAFTA Award-winner Rowan Joffe and John Hlavin, with Emmy, Peabody and DGA Award-winner Tim Van Patten set to executive produce and direct the first two episodes.
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[05/29/25 - 12:00 PM]
Prime Video Unmasks Master Romance Con Artist in Original True Crime Docuseries "ROMCON: Who the F*** is Jason Porter?"
The series follows successful Toronto real estate broker Heather Rovet as she discovers her perfect three-year romance with "Jace" was nothing but a scam.
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[05/29/25 - 11:31 AM]
AXS TV Presents a Special Broadcast of the Acclaimed Rock Doc Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine in Honor of the Band's 50th Anniversary on June 7 & 9
The film tells the true heavy metal underdog story of Canadian outfit Triumph, whose signature sound and revolutionary stage show rocked fans around the world.
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[05/29/25 - 11:28 AM]
Prime Video's "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" Announces Powerhouse Season 2 Roster Additions
The series takes viewers behind the scenes of the National Hockey League, delivering an unfiltered look at the players' lives, training regimens, and the high-stakes world of professional hockey.
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[05/29/25 - 11:19 AM]
Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle Will Portray Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried in the New Limited Series "The Altruists" at Netflix
Two hyper-smart young idealists try to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye... only to seduce each other into stealing $8 billion.
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[05/29/25 - 11:18 AM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life," Airing June 6 on ABC
Through highly intimate, emotional stories, viewers will learn about the challenges that kept older generations in the closet and celebrate with them as they experience the joy of being out and proud for the first time later in life, ultimately learning it's never too late to find acceptance, community and true self-love.
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[05/29/25 - 11:01 AM]
Sports, Crime, Drama and a Little Bit of Trash: Prime Video Announces Slate of Exciting New Canadian Original Series and Films at Inaugural Amazon Upfronts in Canada
This Canadian content slate underscores Prime Video's ongoing commitment to producing authentic stories that resonate with Canadians.
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[05/29/25 - 10:31 AM]
Disney+ Launches Always-On Perks Program with Exclusive Offers Designed for Subscribers
The program launches today in the U.S., expanding the streamer's current offerings into an always-on program, with additional international rollouts to follow later this year.
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[05/29/25 - 09:51 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas" - Official Trailer - Streaming June 10 on BET+
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[05/29/25 - 09:33 AM]
Video: FX's "Adults" First Episode Now Available on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram
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