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[01/12/21 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 12
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!
ACTS OF CRIME (ABC) - Sam Esmail's proposed drama is officially heading to pilot at the network. No specifics have been given about the project other than it is "a unique spin on the crime procedural." Production is being targeted for a spring start. (Deadline.com)
GOOD GIRLS/NEVER HAVE I EVER (NBC/Netflix) - Universal Television has pushed both series' production hiatus once again due to a COVID-19 surge in Los Angeles, this time to January 18. (Variety.com)
INTO THE DARK (Hulu) - Blumhouse Television has booked its franchise's latest installment "Tentacles" for February 12, its first since July 17. Dana Drori, Casey Deidrick, Evan Williams and Kasey Elise star in said film, in which "couple Tara (Drori) and Sam (Deidrick) fall head over heels into a new romance and entwine their lives - until their intimacy transforms into something terrifying." Clara Aranovich directed from a story by Alexandra Pechman and Nick Antosca and a teleplay by Pechman. (Variety.com)
REDEEMER (FX) - The proposed Patrick Coleman adaptation is not moving forward as star Matthew McConaughey has dropped out of the project while writer Nic Pizzolatto is exiting his first-look deal with Fox 21/Touchstone Television. Said effort was originally set up in January of last year. (THR.com)
SMOAKLAND (Freeform, New!) - Jewel Coronel has sold a single-camera comedy to the cable channel which "centers around Oakland native Solo, the visionary of a budding cannabis company, who navigates family expectations, changing friendships, love, and her drive to break through the "grass" ceiling of the oft-closed terrain of the cannabis industry for herself and her community." 7th Sun Productions' Yara Shahidi and Keri Shahidi as well as Zahir McGhee will also executive produce for ABC Signature. (Deadline.com)
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[01/24/25 - 01:02 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night in Adults 18-49 - Rising +45% Over Previous Week
Head-to-head against competition for the week, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" led late-night among Adults 18-49 (0.16).
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[01/24/25 - 01:01 PM]
"Tamron Hall" Kicks Off the New Year Strong with Most-Viewed Episode of the Season, Featuring Daytime Exclusive Interview with Sports Icon Deion Sanders
During the week of January 6, "Tamron Hall" grew week to week by double digits in all key measures: +11% in Households, +43% with Women 18-49, +16% with the coveted Women 25-54 demo, and +13% among Total Viewers P2+, hitting a 4-week high.
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[01/24/25 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount Network Announces Season 10 Renewal of Hit Series "Bar Rescue"
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[01/24/25 - 11:07 AM]
Lifetime Announces All-New Octomom Movie & Six-Part Documentary Series This March with Natalie Suleman
Kristen Gutoskie stars in "I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story," premiering Saturday, March 8 at 8:00/7:00c.
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[01/24/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: We TV Releases a First Look of the Highly Anticipated New Season of "Love After Lockup"
The new season follows a new crop of couples, including fan favorites, from "Love During Lockup" as they discover more love, new doubts, and encounter unforeseen obstacles in their relationships.
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[01/24/25 - 09:37 AM]
Key Art Debut: Hulu Original Series "Shoresy"
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, "Shoresy" returns for season four on Wednesday, February 26 with all six new episodes exclusively available in the U.S. on Hulu.
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[01/24/25 - 09:13 AM]
ABC Tuesday Dramas "Will Trent," "High Potential" and "The Rookie" Build Momentum Following Midseason Premieres
On the heels of its second-season renewal and after seven days of multiplatform viewing, "High Potential" scored another series high in Total Viewers (13.19 Million) and Adults 18-49 (2.44 rating).
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[01/24/25 - 09:07 AM]
Food Network Celebrates Springtime Magic with the Return of "Spring Baking Championship"
Premiering Monday, March 10 at 8pm ET/PT and streaming on Max, host Jesse Palmer transforms the baking studio into The Little Shop of Spring Magic, where anything is possible - from rainbow cheesecakes to dessert deceptions that look like dinner.
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[01/24/25 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Unveils March 7 Premiere Date for the Explosive Return of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
Plus: Season one of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" will be available for free sampling on the Starz app and across participating OTT streaming and on-demand platforms beginning January 31 through February 28.
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[01/24/25 - 08:00 AM]
Court TV Unveils Original Limited Series, "Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?"
The series takes a deep dive into the infamous double murder trial of O.J. Simpson; a case that was captured by Court TV cameras and helped ignite the nation's ongoing obsession with true crime.
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[01/24/25 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "Suits LA" Debuts Trailer & Key Art for the New Series
The series stars Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt and Bryan Greenberg.
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[01/24/25 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Boarders" Season 2 - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
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[01/24/25 - 06:31 AM]
Additional Casting Announced for the Olivier Award-Winning Theatrical Event "Stranger Things: The First Shadow"
The play will begin performances Friday, March 28 and officially open Tuesday, April 22 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).
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[01/24/25 - 05:35 AM]
Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims to Perform at "The 67th Annual Grammy Awards"
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[01/23/25 - 06:35 PM]
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