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[12/25/20 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 21-25
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!
BREEDERS (FX) - Filming on the show's second season has been completed following a two-week pause after a positive coronavirus test. (Deadline.com, 12/22)
GROWING UP ANIMAL (Disney+, New!) - Wall to Wall Media has landed a new six-part documentary series at the streamer "which will tell the story of iconic baby animals from their time in the womb to their first steps towards independence." No specific auspices were given for the project, which "will deliver next year and is shooting all over the world, including in Africa and Canada." (Deadline.com, 12/21)
HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR/HILL HOUSE, THE (Netflix) - Mike Flanagan indicated on social media there "are no plans for more chapters" of the anthology series. (@flanaganfilm, 12/23)
INKWELL (HBO Max, New!) - Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz have sold a drama to the streamer about "a pod of uber affluent Black surfers that suddenly find themselves catapulted into a battle against a mysterious dark superpower consuming the country." They'll write, direct and executive produce via their Gloaming Productions banner. (Deadline.com, 12/21)
JOHNSON (Bounce TV) - Production has begun in Atlanta on the series, which "follows life-long best friends - all with the same last name of Johnson - as they navigate love, friendship, heartbreak and personal growth." D.L Hughley, Thomas Q. Jones, Deji LaRay, Philip Smithey, Derrex Brady, Khalilah Joi, Terri Abney and Rosa Acosta star in the project, which comes from showrunners Jones and LaRay of Midnight Train Productions. Cedric the Entertainer and Eric Rhone's A Bird & A Bear Entertainment also executive produce alongside Reesha L. Archibald with Knoko Chapple producing. The series is set to roll out this summer. (THR.com, 12/22)
MIDDLE CLASS MURDOCHS (CBS, New!) - Nedaa Sweiss and Jonathan Adler are set to team for a multi-camera comedy at the Eye in which "the owner of a successful carpet store in Ohio is retiring, so he must decide which of his four grown children will take over the family business." Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins are also on board to executive produce for CBS Studios. (Deadline.com, 12/22)
SEX AND THE CITY (HBO Max, New!) - The streaming platform is reportedly working out deals to bring back the series as "a limited event on streaming platform HBO Max rather than HBO." Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis are said to be interested in returning however Kim Cattrall is unlikely. No other auspices were given. (Deadline.com, 12/23)
SMART ONE, THE (CBS, New!) - Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins have scored a put pilot commitment from the Eye for a hybrid comedy which "revolves around two sisters who are reunited when the smart one - who was supposed to be successful - moves in with the screw-up, who actually became a success." CBS Studios is producing. (Deadline.com, 12/22)
SWAT (CBS) - Shemar Moore revealed on social media he is currently recovering from COVID-19. Said development likely won't impact filming as the series is on a holiday production break. (@shemarfmoore, 12/24)
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[12/12/25 - 10:05 AM]
Meet the 14 Contestants Competing on "Fear Factor: House of Fear," Premiering Wednesday, January 14th at 9/8c on FOX
Dropped into an unforgiving, remote location, a group of strangers will live together under one roof, and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting - and fear is a weapon.
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[12/12/25 - 09:06 AM]
Crave Greenlights "Heated Rivalry" Season 2, While Global Momentum Continues
Also confirmed today, HBO Max U.S. and Australia, and NEON (Sky New Zealand), who already exclusively stream Season 1 in those respective markets, have all committed to the streaming rights for a second season.
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[12/12/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Best Medicine" Season 1 Official Trailer (Starring Josh Charles) - FOX TV
Dr. Martin Best leaves his career as a Boston surgeon to become the general practitioner in the quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent his childhood summers.
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[12/12/25 - 08:09 AM]
HBO Max Rolls Out In-App Curated Channels for Fan-Favorite Series and Genres in the U.S.
Designed for an effortless streaming experience, this feature enables users to seamlessly enter a continuous feed of curated episodes from fan-favorite titles, making it easier than ever to find an episode of their favorite programming.
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[12/12/25 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV Announces Season Two for Acclaimed Thriller "Down Cemetery Road"
Season two reunites Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson) and Sarah Trafford (Emma Wilson) chasing down another twisted mystery.
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[12/12/25 - 05:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Brand Spot Teases 2026 Original Programming Slate with Never-Before-Seen Footage and First Looks
Including exclusive first looks on HBO Max social accounts, the spot underscores HBO Max's commitment to delivering high quality, must-see stories that inspire, entertain, and spark conversations around the globe.
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[12/11/25 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Target Demos
The series also saw gains on the same week last year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.
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[12/11/25 - 11:58 AM]
Lifetime to Kick Off 2026 with Three New "Ripped from the Headlines" Movies
Kate Beckinsale, Scott Eastwood, Katie Cassidy, Luke Humphrey, Chloe Lanier, Dillon Casey, and Maddy Hillis are among the featured talent.
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[12/11/25 - 11:22 AM]
A&E's New Series "Crime in Progress" Follows the Evolution of Investigations Told Exclusively Through Raw Footage Premieres January 1 at 10pm ET/PT
The story of each crime is woven together through raw, unfiltered video from the point of view of officer body cam and surveillance footage for a first-hand look at justice in action.
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[12/11/25 - 11:01 AM]
New Netflix Doc Series About Jonestown Dives Into One of the Deadliest Mass Murders in American History
From Emmy-nominated director J.M. Harper comes a three-part documentary series about the events and ideas leading up to the Jonestown massacre.
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[12/11/25 - 10:32 AM]
Lola Petticrew Will Join the World of "Assassin's Creed" Alongside Toby Wallace in the New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[12/11/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Breakdown: 1975" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary explores how a turbulent era gave rise to iconic movies like "Taxi Driver," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Network."
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[12/11/25 - 10:01 AM]
Michelle Buteau's Final Season of "Survival of the thickest" Casts New Guest Stars Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley, Ashley Graham, Ronny Chieng, Wyatt Cenac, Jenna Lyons, Ice-T, and More
Buteau and co-creator Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will also make their directorial debuts.
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[12/11/25 - 09:16 AM]
Paramount+ Greenlights Animated Adaptations of Acclaimed Children's Books by Mo Willems
The series orders mark the first collaborations between Paramount+ and Hidden Pigeon Company.
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[12/11/25 - 09:02 AM]
"MonsterQuest" Returns January 2 to Investigate the World's Most Chilling Monster Encounters on The History Channel
Bigfoot, UFOs, hauntings and killer beasts on land and sea -are these myths, legends, folklore or real monsters lurking in the world around us?
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