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[10/06/20 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 6
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!
CLEANERS, THE (Amazon, New!) - Dominic Orlando is spearheading a potential drama for Amazon Studios based on the sci-fi short story by Ken Liu which "tells how, in the near future, inanimate objects carry the memories of people's experiences, and a certain number of the population have the ability to relive those memories by touch. Cleaners are specialists hired to sanitize the objects and relieve emotional burdens these memories may hold. At the center of this story is a young man who inherits his family's cleaning business, and takes on a mysterious new commission." The project will be executive produced by Orlando, Liu and Amazing Owl Productions' Orlando Bloom and Adam Karasick. (Deadline.com)
KUNG FU (The CW) - Tony Chung has joined the cast of the reboot series as Dennis Soong, "the beloved son of the wealthy Soong family, Althea's fiancé Dennis is coasting on being the hot and popular guy after growing out of his nerdy high school "mathlete" persona. He's breezed through his 20s on his effortless charm, good looks and money, making him the perfect trophy husband for Althea. Dennis is utterly besotted by Althea, and he sees only smooth sailing ahead. But clashes between their families (and a few of their own long-buried secrets) threaten to ruin their perfect engagement... and to tear them apart on their way to the altar." (Deadline.com)
LAW & ORDER: SVU (NBC) - Demore Barnes, who recurs as Deputy Chief Christian Garland, will return as a series regular for the show's upcoming 22nd season. (Deadline.com)
LUMBERJANES (HBO Max, New!) - The streaming service is in negotiations to land an animated project based on the Boom! Studios comic book series created by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn A. Allen and Noelle Stevenson, about "five rad, butt-kicking best pals determined to have an awesome summer together... and they're not gonna let a magical quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way." Stevenson would pen the project as part of a script-to-series commitment with an eye towards an hour-long special to launch. Stevenson, Ross Richie and Stephen Christy are the executive producers with Watters, Ellis, Allen and Mette Norkjaer as co-executive producers. (Deadline.com)
MAID (Netflix) - Raymond Ablack will recur on the upcoming drama as Nate, "a recently divorced structural engineer and old friend of Alex (Margaret Qualley) from their days working together at a local restaurant." (Variety.com)
RAISED BY WOLVES (HBO Max) - Creator Aaron Guzikowski has signed an overall deal with the company, home to his recently renewed sci-fi drama. (Deadline.com)
SQUEAKY CLEAN (Quibi) - Leslie Jordan has been tapped to host the cleaning competition series. He'll be joined by Sabrina Soto, "who will serve as the resident cleaning and organization expert." 51 Minds Entertainment has likewise come aboard to produce the project with Christian Sarabia, Dean Houser and Nicole Elliott as executive producers. (Variety.com)
UNTITLED ESSENCE MAGAZINE PROJECT (HBO Max, New!) - Shukree Tilghman and Jessica Rambo are developing a period drama series at the streaming service billed as the origin story of Essence magazine: "Set amid the changing social and cultural landscape of post-civil rights era America, the series is inspired by the relationships between the men who founded the iconic women's magazine, Essence, and the women who were the creative force behind it, as they create something mainstream America has never seen before." Edward Lewis, the co-founder of Essence magazine, will executive produce alongside said duo, Kronicle Media's Korin Williams and Monique Nash, and 5 More Minutes Productions' John Sacchi and Matt Groesch. (Deadline.com)
VANCOUVER TV PRODUCTIONS (Various) - "Riverdale," "Batwoman" and "Maid" are the latest Vancouver-based to resume production after receiving the delayed COVID-19 tests for their casts and crews. (Deadline.com)
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[07/25/25 - 09:18 AM]
Disney Entertainment Television Celebrates the Upcoming 40th Anniversary of Beloved Legacy Series "The Golden Girls" with New Products and Experiences Available Nationwide
Nationwide events will feature curated experiences from Zero Waste Daniel, themed beverages from Nocking Point Wines, treats from Yogurtland, and limited-edition merchandise from Brick Craft, Candier, and Furbish Studio.
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[07/25/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & First Look - Hulu Original "Solar Opposites" Season 6
The sixth and final season will launch with all 10 episodes on Monday, October 13 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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[07/25/25 - 09:00 AM]
"The Bold and the Beautiful" Heads to Italy Airing July 29 Through Aug. 6
Stars Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan), John McCook (Eric Forrester), Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester) and Jack Wagner (Nick Marone) traveled on location for filming in the exotic locales.
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[07/25/25 - 08:59 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Grows for the Second Week in a Row in Total Viewers and Households
On Tuesday (7/8/25), featuring Jensen Ackles, "Live with Kelly and Mark" turned in its most-watched telecast (2.285 million) in nearly two months.
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[07/25/25 - 08:00 AM]
"Final Destination Bloodlines" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max August 1
The film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd.
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[07/25/25 - 07:56 AM]
"Stranger Things 5" Collaborations Begin to Roll Out in Celebration of the Iconic Series Finale
Netflix kicked off a week-long of announcements for new product collaborations, inviting fans on one last adventure.
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[07/25/25 - 05:01 AM]
"Physical 100: Italy": Who Will Endure Until the End? Coming Soon, Only on Netflix
The Italian adaptation has been announced, featuring 100 contestants, including some well-known names such as Mirco Bergamasco, Tania Cagnotto, Elisabetta Canalis, Jury Chechi, Federica Pellegrini, Alvise Rigo, and Luis Sal.
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[07/25/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Stolen: Heist of the Century" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Antwerp, 2003. A gang of thieves rob the impenetrable Diamond Center. Who was behind one of the world's biggest heists - and how did they pull it off?
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[07/24/25 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Medicine Seller returns as the Edo harem faces a new crisis, with family feuds, inner turmoil and fiery envy igniting the birth of a raging spirit.
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[07/24/25 - 03:17 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" at San Diego Comic-Con
The 10-episode series is the newest installment of the global "NCIS" franchise and will premiere on Thursday, September 4, with three episodes.
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[07/24/25 - 01:30 PM]
Prime Video Announces Season Premiere Dates for "Hazbin Hotel" Season Two and "Helluva Boss" Seasons One and Two, with an Original Episode for "Helluva Boss" at San Diego Comic-Con
"Hazbin Hotel" Season Two will premiere on October 29, and that Seasons One and Two of "Helluva Boss," previously released on YouTube, will be coming to Prime Video on September 10, along with a brand new special episode.
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[07/24/25 - 12:33 PM]
Peacock Renews Long-Running Soap "Days of Our Lives" for Two Additional Seasons
"Days" has ranked among the top 15 entertainment series on the platform consistently since September 2022.
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[07/24/25 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Disney+ Makes a Splash at San Diego Comic-Con with New Teaser for "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" as Season 2 Sets Sail Dec. 10
Additionally, Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie join Season 3 as fan-favorite Siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo, respectively.
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[07/24/25 - 12:15 PM]
Prime Video Renews "The Legend of Vox Machina" For a Fifth and Final Season at San Diego Comic-Con
Additionally, season four is set to return in 2026.
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[07/24/25 - 11:45 AM]
Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date for Season One of "The Mighty Nein" at San Diego Comic-Con
The highly anticipated new series, from Critical Role and Titmouse, will premiere on November 19, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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