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[08/11/20 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 11
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!
B POSITIVE (CBS) - Maggie Elizabeth Jones has joined the cast of the upcoming comedy as Maddie: "Wise beyond her years, Maddie acts as a parent to her parents Drew (Thomas Middleditch) and Julia (Sara Rue), who are divorced." She replaces Kamryn Kunody, who starred in the original pilot. (Deadline.com)
BEL-AIR (New!) - Will Smith is attached to executive produce an hourlong dramatic take on his 1990s series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," which "will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases of what it means to be a Black man in America today, while still delivering the swagger and fun nods to the original show." The project, currently making the streaming rounds, was spawned from Morgan Cooper's popular fan film. Cooper and Chris Collins are co-writing the potential series with Cooper returning to direct and co-executive produce. Collins, Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are the executive producers for Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. (Deadline.com)
HATER, THE (HBO, New!) - The pay channel is developing a small screen take on the acclaimed Polish film directed by Jan Komasa and written by Mateusz Pacewicz, billed as "a timely, elevated thriller that deals with class, politics, social media, disinformation, identity and the pursuit of happiness at all costs." Farah Films' Dan Farah and Vertigo Entertainment's Roy Lee are the executive producers with Komasa, Pacewicz, Andrew Farah and Naima Film's Wojciech Kabarowski and Jerzy Kapuściński as co-executive producers. (Deadline.com)
MEXICAN GOTHIC (Hulu, New!) - Silvia Moreno-Garcia's bestselling horror thriller novel is being developed as a drama series by the streaming service. The project, from Milojo Productions and ABC Signature, follows "a young socialite who travels to the Mexican countryside and the mountains of Hidalgo in hopes of rescuing her cousin, who has recently married into a reclusive mining family, after receiving a frantic letter in the mail." Moreno-Garcia, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos and Albert Bianchini will executive produce. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED KAL PENN PROJECT (Freeform, New!) - Kal Penn will host a new unscripted comedy series at the cable channel "that explores issues and topics relevant to Millennial and GenZ voters." Penn and Romen Borsellino created the project and will executive produce alongside Dan Spilo, Michael Davies and Julia Cassidy for Embassy Row. (Deadline.com)
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[07/13/26 - 11:01 AM]
Bravo's "In the City" Two-Part Reunion Kicks Off Tuesday, July 21 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Uncensored versions of each reunion episode will be available to stream next day on Peacock.
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[07/13/26 - 11:00 AM]
The Tribe Has Spoken: "Survivor 50" Is Back!
The special summer rewatch event begins Monday, July 20 on CBS.
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[07/13/26 - 09:16 AM]
Netflix Expands Collaboration with Alan Chikin Chow, Bringing "Alan's Universe" Videos to Service
As part of this expanded collaboration, members globally can watch new episodes dropping day-and-date with YouTube, alongside a library of "Alan's Universe" episodes.
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[07/13/26 - 09:00 AM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Unknown Serial Killers of America" Premieres Sunday, August 2 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
This season, viewers will discover several of the utmost heinous killers that shocked communities across the nation with some of the most sinister slayings to this day.
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[07/13/26 - 08:58 AM]
FOX Sports' FIFA World Cup 2026 Viewership Stays Hot with Record 10.252 Million Viewers for France-Morocco Quarterfinal Match
Coverage reached a peak audience of 13.589 million viewers from 5:15-5:30 PM ET.
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[07/13/26 - 08:30 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First Look Images for Highly Anticipated New Series "Carrie"
Based on Stephen King's iconic debut novel, "Carrie" is a bold, timely, and surprising reinvention of this classic coming of age story, adapted for television for the first time by visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan.
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[07/13/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Passes Go with New "Monopoly" Competition Series
In partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Produced by Studio Lambert, the series will see contestants compete for a chance to win $2 million.
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[07/13/26 - 08:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces World Premiere, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," Streaming on Great American Pure Flix, August 13, Broadcast Premiere on Great American Family and GFAM+, August 15
From the creators who helped redefine family-focused unscripted television comes an inspiring new series that invites viewers to slow down, settle in, and experience a more intentional way of living.
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[07/13/26 - 07:01 AM]
Presenters, Attendees and Musical Performances Announced for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One"
Hosted by Marcello Hernández, "The 2026 ESPYS" will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC.
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[07/13/26 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "All the Truth in My Lies" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Two roommates join a bachelorette road trip, where unspoken feelings ignite and shake up their entire friend group. Based on Elísabet Benavent's novel.
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[07/12/26 - 11:31 PM]
Video: "Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
In a dysfunctional Delhi Government School, a laidback headmaster's attempt at a fully paid Cambridge trip sparks a chaotic makeover attempt - forcing a ragtag team of teachers to fix the broken system, one blackboard lesson at a time.
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[07/12/26 - 11:01 PM]
Video: New Limited Netflix Documentary Series "Mourinho" Reveals First Look Image, Teaser and Release Date
This trophy-packed, insider-fueled documentary charts José Mourinho's iconic rise as one of the world's top footballing managers of the most elite clubs.
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[07/12/26 - 07:15 PM]
Video: AMC Global Media Debuts New Teaser for Season Three of "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"
The highly anticipated new season is set to premiere in 2027 on AMC and AMC+.
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[07/12/26 - 06:00 PM]
Winners Crowned of Peacock's "Love Island USA" Season Eight
Additionally, Peacock has renewed "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" for a third season, which will premiere in 2027.
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[07/10/26 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Operation Safed Sagar" - Teaser - Netflix
As the Kargil War erupts between India and Pakistan, the Golden Arrows squadron of the Air Force takes flight on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.
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