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[11/25/20 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 25
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!
GENIUS: ARETHA (NGC) - The franchise's third installment has successfully completed production. (@natgeogenius)
HEAD OF THE CLASS (HBO Max) - Isabella Gomez is the first to be cast in the reboot series pilot as Alicia Adams, "a whip-smart, funny, blunt high school teacher we all wish we had. A former GPA junkie, Alicia thought she had the world all figured out when she was in school. Teaching for the first time, Alicia's is figuring out what she really wants in life." (Deadline.com)
LA JAURÍA (HBO Max) - The streamer has scored the U.S. to the Chilean series, in which Blanca, student leader of the feminist movement in an occupied school, goes missing: hours later, a video of a group raping the girl goes viral. In their aim to find her, a police squad formed by three women puts their lives and that of their families at risk. As they look for Blanca and investigate, they will find out that behind this gender crime there is much more than just one offender. The series premiered on Prime Video in Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain in July. A second season was ordered a few weeks later however it's unknown if it will also land on HBO Max. (Variety.com)
LOL: ITALY (Amazon, New!) - The streaming service has commissioned an Italian version of its "Last One Laughing" format in which "10 comedians go head-to-head for six consecutive hours to see who can keep a straight face while simultaneously trying to make their opponents laugh." Italian rapper Fedez will host said incarnation, from Endemol Shine Italy. (Deadline.com)
MAID (Netflix) - Xavi de Guzman will recur on the upcoming series as Ethan, "the childhood friend of Nick Robinson's Sean. Ethan and Sean both work in the local bar/restaurant." (Deadline.com)
NEVERS, THE (HBO) - Joss Whedon has bowed out of the long-in-the-works series, releasing a statement saying: "This year of unprecedented challenges has impacted my life and perspective in ways I could never have imagined, and while developing and producing The Nevers has been a joyful experience, I realize that the level of commitment required moving forward, combined with the physical challenges of making such a huge show during a global pandemic, is more than I can handle without the work beginning to suffer. I am genuinely exhausted, and am stepping back to martial my energy towards my own life, which is also at the brink of exciting change. I am deeply proud of the work we have done; I'm grateful to all my extraordinary cast and collaborators, and to HBO for the opportunity to shape yet another strange world. The Nevers is a true labor of love, but after two plus years of labor, love is about all I have to offer. It will never fade." HBO issued its own statement: "We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers and look forward to its premiere in the summer of 2021." (CinemaBlend.com)
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[06/12/25 - 02:00 PM]
Adult Swim Reveals New and Returning Series and a Forthcoming Special Featuring Top Industry Creators at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Adult Swim also announced that the new quarter-hour comedy "Women Wearing Shoulder Pads" will premiere globally beginning Sunday, August 17 at midnight ET/PT.
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[06/12/25 - 12:43 PM]
Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Developing "Hit Squad" Animated Series Based on Gerry Anderson's Imaginative and Groundbreaking World
Set in 1990s London, the series follows an international team of talented spies hellbent on putting death before dishonour as they battle the murky world of hidden foes and dangerous villains.
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[06/12/25 - 12:01 PM]
The History Channel and A+E Factual Studios Announce a Sweeping Nonfiction Event Series Building on the Legacy of History's Blockbuster Hit with "The Bible Revealed" (wt)
The 10-hour series represents a bold return to one of the network's most successful and influential properties, "The Bible," which remains one of the highest-rated titles ever for The History Channel.
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[06/12/25 - 12:00 PM]
We TV Unveils All-Star Lineup of Celebrity Guest Judges for Season 2 of "Deb's House"
This season, Ms. Deb will be backed by an all-star lineup of famed artists who know what it takes to make it to the top.
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[06/12/25 - 11:45 AM]
Prime Video Renews "Surf Girls" for Second Season
The five-part second season - titled "Surf Girls: International" - will premiere later this summer on Prime Video.
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[06/12/25 - 11:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for New Original Series "Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together"
The eight-episode unscripted series is led by Nelly and Ashanti Haynes, who not only star in the show but also serve as executive producers, bringing their real-life chemistry and creative vision to the screen.
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[06/12/25 - 11:01 AM]
ESPN Showcases the 2025 UFL Championship Game Presented by Underdog on Saturday in Primetime
This Saturday, the XFL Champion DC Defenders take on the USFL Champion Michigan Panthers from The Dome at the America's Center in St. Louis, both competing for a chance to hoist the trophy for the first time.
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[06/12/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Almost Cops" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When an overeager community officer and a reckless ex-detective are forced to team up, plenty of chaos ensues on the streets of Rotterdam.
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[06/12/25 - 10:15 AM]
NBC Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of "Jaws" in Three-Hour Airing with a Special Introduction from Director Steven Spielberg on Friday, June 20 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: beginning June 15, "Jaws" will start streaming exclusively on Peacock through July 14.
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[06/12/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Enigma" Debuts June 24
Chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and others, acclaimed filmmaker Zackary Drucker explores questions of identity and survival, revealing the disparate but intertwined stories of women whose lives helped shape trans culture and history.
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[06/12/25 - 09:50 AM]
Video: Preview - "Christmas at Sea" - Hallmark Channel
The series premieres Monday, July 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel as part of Christmas in July.
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[06/12/25 - 09:09 AM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: American League-Leading Detroit Tigers to Host Minnesota Twins on June 29
The Tigers and Twins are currently in first place and second place, respectively, in the American League Central.
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[06/12/25 - 09:02 AM]
Netflix Gets Animated at Annecy!
Throughout the festival, award-winning filmmakers and creators, like Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Alex Woo, Genndy Tartakovsky and more, pulled back the curtain to reveal exclusive clips and sneak peeks of Netflix's upcoming animated slate - giving festivalgoers an early taste of the magic to come!
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[06/12/25 - 09:01 AM]
The Emmy Award-Winning "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" Renewed for Two More Seasons
The sixth season will premiere later this year.
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[06/12/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+" Debuts July 21 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+
The series continues the adventures of Mickey and pals from the original global hit which aired from 2006-2016 and is still breaking records as a Top 3 series for preschoolers on streaming and over 5 billion views on YouTube.
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