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[11/20/20 - 11:17 PM] Development Update: Friday, November 20 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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BLACK LIGHTNING (The CW) - The superhero drama will end with the upcoming fourth season. "When we first started the Black Lighting journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family of powerful Black women would be a unique addition to the superhero genre. The love that Blerds and all comic book fans around the globe have shown this series over the past three seasons proved what we imagined, Black people want to see themselves in all their complexities," showrunner Salim Akil said in a statement. "Thank you to the phenomenal cast, writers and crew without whom none of this would've been possible. I'm incredibly proud of the work we've been able to do and the moments we've been able to create in bringing DC's first African American family of superheroes to life for the culture." Adding, "I'm very grateful to Peter Roth, Warner Bros. TV, Mark Pedowitz, The CW Network and Greg Berlanti for their partnership and support of my vision at every step of this journey. While season four may be the end of one journey, I'm extremely excited to usher in a new chapter and continued collaboration with The CW as we tell the story of Painkiller." (Deadline.com)
CITY ON A HILL (Showtime) - David Iacono will recur on the show's second season as Faust Aquino, "Benny's classmate and potential love interest." (Variety.com)
I LOVE THIS FOR YOU (Showtime) - Paul James is the latest to be cast in the comedy pilot as Jordan Wahl, "a charming, down-to-earth stage manager at a successful home shopping network." (Deadline.com)
SHANTARAM (Apple TV+) - Steven Lightfoot has signed on to showrun the Charlie Hunnam-led drama as part of a multi-year, overall deal with Apple. He succeeds Eric Warren Singer, who will remain on board as an executive producer. (THR.com)
WIPEOUT (TBS) - A contestant on the reboot series "needed medical attention after completing the course and was seen to by medical professionals before paramedics were called and the contestant was taken to hospital, where he later died." "We are devastated to have learned of his passing and our deepest sympathy goes out to the family," a TBS spokeswoman said. (Deadline.com)
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[04/04/25 - 10:48 AM] Video: Watch A First Look - ID's "All Access PD: Grand Rapids" Premieres Tuesday, April 8 at 10/9c on ID The new series offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Grand Rapids Police Department.
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[04/04/25 - 10:32 AM] New Season of "Gold Rush: White Water" Premieres Friday, April 25 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel Last year, Dustin Hurt's crew struck a 6-ounce, $70K nugget - the biggest in Gold Rush history. This season, he's risking everything for more.
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[04/04/25 - 09:01 AM] Hit the Gas! Prime Video Releases Premiere Date and First-Look Images for Electrifying New YA Drama "Motorheads" All 10 episodes will debut exclusively on Prime Video on Tuesday, May 20 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[04/04/25 - 08:31 AM] Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Wolf Man" Beginning April 18 Directed by acclaimed horror filmmaker Leigh Whannell, the film stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie and more.
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[04/04/25 - 08:01 AM] HBO Original Film "Mountainhead," Written and Directed by Jesse Armstrong, Debuts May 31 The film finishes production this week in Park City, Utah and marks Armstrong's feature directorial debut.
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[04/04/25 - 07:45 AM] Prime Video Greenlights "Taurasi" The three-part docuseries chronicles the extraordinary story of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, whose relentless pursuit of greatness has transcended the boundaries of sport.
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[04/04/25 - 07:02 AM] Video: "Earnhardt" - Larger Than Life Teaser - Prime Video The new original series is coming to Prime Video on Memorial Day Weekend.
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[04/04/25 - 07:01 AM] Paramount+'s New Series "MobLand" Breaks Record as Biggest Global Series Premiere Ever with 2.2 Million Global Viewers on Premiere Day "'MobLand' is a runaway success thanks to the visionary work of Guy, Jez, Ronan and David Glasser and brought to life by the exceptional Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren who transport us into a world audiences clearly cannot get enough of," said Chris McCarthy.
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[04/04/25 - 02:26 AM] "Rotten Legacy", Starring Jose Coronado, Premieres on Netflix May 16 In "Rotten Legacy," Federico (Jose Coronado) is forced to step away from his communication companies to recover from an illness that kept him sidelined for two years.
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[04/03/25 - 02:00 PM] Video: Trailer and Key Art for "Not Just A Goof" Available Now Just in time for the 30th anniversary of "A Goofy Movie," this documentary follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, facing disappointment upon release, only for the film to gain a passionate following decades later.
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[04/03/25 - 12:06 PM] Twelve Rebellious Chefs Are Set for Battle on NBC's Bold New Cooking Competition Series "Yes, Chef!" Hosted by Emmy-Award Winning Chefs Jose Andres and Martha Stewart The series will premiere on Monday, April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC following "The Voice."
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[04/03/25 - 12:01 PM] ABC Renews "9-1-1," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Rookie," "Shifting Gears" and "Will Trent" for 2025-26 Season The network confirmed the pickups on social media this afternoon.
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[04/03/25 - 12:00 PM] CBS to Present MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for the First Time, Airing Live Sunday, Sept. 7 from UBS Arena, and Streaming on Paramount+ The 2024 VMAs delivered its biggest multi-network audience in four years and ranked as the most social VMAs in show history, with 66.7 million social interactions.
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[04/03/25 - 11:53 AM] Awesomeness Aquires the Rights to "Racing Hearts," Highly Anticipated Debut Novel from Ann Adams Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, "Racing Hearts" is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian.
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[04/03/25 - 11:00 AM] CBS Gives First Look at "The Equalizer" Spin-Off Featuring Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz In the episode, airing April 20, McCall is contacted by Samantha Reed, whose father, ex-CIA agent Elijah Reed, is missing.
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