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[08/21/20 - 11:24 PM] Development Update: Friday, August 21 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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FLEABAG (Amazon) - Director Harry Bradbeer has signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios. There he'll develop new series projects for the company. (Deadline.com)
I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS/SOCIETY, THE (Netflix) - The streaming service has opted not to proceed with second seasons of both series. The news comes despite scripts reportedly being completed for both shows. "We've made the difficult decision not to move forward with second seasons of The Society and I Am Not Okay With This," Netflix said in a statement. "We're disappointed to have to make these decisions due to circumstances created by COVID, and we are grateful to these creators, including: Jonathan Entwistle, Christy Hall, Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen and Josh Barry at 21 Laps Entertainment for I Am Not Okay With This; Chris Keyser, Marc Webb and Pavlina Hatoupis for The Society; and all the writers, casts and crews who worked tirelessly to make these shows for our members around the world." (Deadline.com)
PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS (Showtime) - The pay channel has canceled the series following its freshman run. "Showtime has decided not to move forward with another season of 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,'" the network said in a statement. "We would like to thank executive producers John Logan, Michael Aguilar and the entire cast and crew for their outstanding work on this project." (Variety.com)
UNTITLED LIZ BRIXIUS PROJECT (FOX, New!) - Liz Brixius has set up a potential drama at the network which "revolves a friendly book club of suburban moms that becomes the perfect feeding ground for a charismatic new neighbor with a penchant for blackmail." The project, which has a penalty attached, is based on Joshilyn Jackson's bestselling suspense novel "Never Have I Ever." Universal Television and FOX Entertainment are co-producing with Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson executive producing alongside Brixius and Jackson serving as a producer. (Deadline.com)
WHY YOU WILL MARRY THE WRONG PERSON (ABC, New!) - Matt Tarses has sold a one-hour dramedy to the Alphabet which "explores multiple possible relationships in parallel universes, as each of the two leads, on the eve of marriage, wonders "what if?"" Freddie Highmore and Claire Londy of Alfresco Pictures also serve as executive producers for Sony Pictures Television. The project is based on Alain de Botton's New York Times opinion article of the same name. (Deadline.com)
WILL YOU MERRY ME? (Bounce TV) - Brandon Jay McLaren has been cast in the holiday movie as Daniel English, "an energetic pastor who returns to his hometown church and falls for a parishioner. She soon asks him to marry her - but she actually just wants him to officiate her wedding to another man." (Variety.com)
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[01/29/25 - 11:44 AM] "Little House on the Prairie," A Reimagining of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Series, Is Coming to Netflix Part family drama, part survival tale, and part origin story, the series will offer a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the American West.
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[01/29/25 - 11:08 AM] "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 16 The weekly series has received 30 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.
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[01/29/25 - 11:02 AM] Discovery Channel February Programming Highlights Highlights include new installments of "Contraband: Seized at the Border" and "Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans" plus "Puppy Bowl XXI."
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[01/29/25 - 10:41 AM] Awesomeness TV Lands the Rights to "That Friend," from Comedian and Digital Star Sabrina Brier Set against the vibrant, Gen Z-driven energy of New York City, the upcoming series will follow a 20-something aspiring influencer as she navigates the chaos of building her podcast while balancing life with her three best friends, coping with a dwindling bank account, and chasing her dreams of making it big.
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[01/29/25 - 10:30 AM] Video: "Deli Boys" - Official Teaser - Hulu Things are about to get messy. Stream "Deli Boys" on March 6, only on Hulu.
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[01/29/25 - 10:19 AM] CBS' "FBI" Tuesday Up from Its Season Average The flagship "FBI" averaged 8.36 million Live+SD viewers, up +1% from its STD average (8.31 million viewers).
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[01/29/25 - 09:02 AM] Video: "Hot Wheels Let's Race" Season 3 Trailer - Netflix Jr Coop and his friends have trained for this moment their whole lives. Now, three epic races will decide who wins the Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage!
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[01/29/25 - 09:02 AM] "Live with Kelly and Mark" Skyrockets to Season Highs in All Key Measures Earning Best Total Viewer Audience and Household Rating in Nearly a Year The show earned its best Total Viewer audience (2.52 million) and its best Household numbers (1.68 rating) in nearly a year.
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[01/29/25 - 09:01 AM] Jazwares Goes Deeper Into the Upside Down with Netflix's "Stranger Things" to Launch All-New Toy Line Jazwares will launch a robust product line inspired by the show's beloved characters and themes from the highly anticipated "Stranger Things 5" season and its animated series spinoff currently in the works.
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[01/29/25 - 09:00 AM] "Survivor" Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the 48th Edition with a Two-Hour Season Premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 26 The trailblazing reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00 PM, returns with a bold new group of competitors, inspired gameplay and momentous tribal councils.
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[01/29/25 - 09:00 AM] Video: Official Trailer Released for Clever Crime Comedy "Ludwig" Starring David Mitchell The detective show broke viewership records out of the UK, with more than 9.5 million viewers and a second season already confirmed.
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[01/29/25 - 08:45 AM] Prime Video Orders Megan Park Drama Sterling Point to Series Park created the series and will also direct, executive produce, and co-showrun alongside Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.
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[01/29/25 - 08:22 AM] Suspenseful Whodunnit Series "Who Shot Otto Mueller?" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, February 13, 2025 on Viaplay This twisty contemporary thriller, which received a Best International Series nomination at Geneva International Film Festival, explores the deadly consequences of family secrets, betrayal, and revenge, all while testing the limits of loyalty and justice.
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[01/29/25 - 08:00 AM] Special Performances to Highlight "The 67th Annual Grammy Awards" Include a Star-Studded Salute to the Life and Legacy of Quincy Jones, Tributes Celebrating the City of Los Angeles and Annual in Memoriam Segment Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle MonĂ¡e, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder are set to appear.
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[01/29/25 - 07:39 AM] Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan to Return for "Marble Hall Murders" This is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed fan-favorites "Magpie Murders" and "Moonflower Murders," which premiered on "Masterpiece" in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
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