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[04/06/21 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 6
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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ACAPULCO/HOME ECONOMICS/ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST (Various) - Eric and Kim Tannenbaum have renewed their overall television deal with Lionsgate Television, home to the aforementioned series. They'll continue to develop new series projects via their the Tannenbaum Co. banner. (Deadline.com)
BEHIND EVERY MAN/BELLE COLLECTIVE/LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE (OWN) - Executive producer Carlos King has inked a first-look deal with OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The pact gives the company an initial crack at his Kingdom Reign Entertainment banner's output. (Deadline.com)
BIG SKY (ABC) - Michelle Veintimilla and Sebastian Roché have both scored roles on the freshman drama as Rosie Amaya, "the tough as nails daughter of Gil Amaya, the Kleinsasser family's ranch manager"; and Sheriff Wagy, "the polite and parochial Lochsa County Sheriff," respectively. (Deadline.com)
BUCKTOWN (ABC) - Comedian Erik Griffin has scored a role on the multi-camera comedy pilot as Finn, "Amy's (Shannon Woodward) boss. The sweetest, most open-hearted man who adores his wife and partner, Jan (Nicole Richie) but is not afraid to call her out." (Deadline.com)
CHUCKY (Syfy/USA) - Alex Vincent and Christine Elise McCarthy are the latest franchise alums set to reprise their roles on the TV series. The former plays Charles Lee Ray's OG best friend, Andy Barclay; while the latter is Andy's foster sister, Kyle. (Syfy.com)
GOOD FIGHT, THE (Paramount+) - Wayne Brady will recur on the upcoming season as Del Cooper, "a comedian-turned-executive at a top streaming service who intersects romantically and professionally with the lawyers at the firm." (TVLine.com)
GORILLA AND THE BIRD/PLAYERS TABLE, THE (HBO/HBO Max) - Jean-Marc Vallée and Nathan Ross's Crazyrose banner has signed a three-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max. The former is home to the limited series, based on the memoir by Zack McDermott which Vallée will also direct; and the latter is developing the Jessica Goodman adaptation. (Deadline.com)
MAGGIE (ABC) - Nichole Sakura, Angelique Cabral, Chloe Bridges and Kerri Kenney are the latest additions to the Rebecca Rittenhouse-led comedy pilot, which has also tapped Natalia Anderson as director. Sakura plays Louise, "Maggie's (Rittenhouse) best friend since childhood; she is funny, single and ready to mingle, all the time"; with Cabral as Amy, "Ben's (David Del Rio) older sister; she's basically the world's most uptight hippie"; Bridges as Jessie, "Ben's girlfriend and Maggie's neighbor in the duplex; she's friendly without seeming inauthentic, full of natural kindness and warmth"; and Kenney as Maria, "Maggie's (Rittenhouse) mother, the kind of person who constantly tells people, "Don't worry about me, I'm easy!" but neither statement is true; Maria has a strong preoccupation with her daughter's life, and specifically her love life." (Deadline.com)
MASTERS OF THE AIR (Apple TV+) - Raff Law has scored a principal role on the WWII drama as Sgt. Ken Lemmons. The project, which has begun production in the U.K., also stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED KANYE WEST PROJECT (Netflix, New!) - The streamer has landed a multi-part docuseries "spanning over two decades of footage and home videos of Kanye West's life and work." Clarence "Coodie" Simmons and Chike Ozah, who helmed West's 2004 music video "Jesus Walks (Version 3)" and "Through the Wire," are behind the project, which "is said to include never-before-seen footage of West, and will cover his career in music and fashion, his failed 2020 presidential bid, and the death of his mother, Donda West." No other auspices were given. (Variety.com)
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[03/24/26 - 09:31 AM]
OWN's Expands the "Belle Collective" Franchise with "Belle Collective: Birmingham" Premiering on Friday, April 10
The new series will debut immediately following "Belle Collective" on April 10 and the show's season finale on April 17, before moving into the 8pm ET/PT timeslot beginning Friday, April 24.
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[03/24/26 - 09:31 AM]
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's Next Chapter "Raising Chelsea" Due April 2 on Disney+
An intimate three-part series following the former "Made in Chelsea" stars, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, as they face the messy, scary and hilarious reality of becoming parents.
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[03/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Devil May Cry" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Team Dante? Team Vergil? Why choose? Season 2 premieres May 12, only on Netflix.
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[03/24/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Criminal Minds: Evolution" Returns to Paramount+ May 28 and Season 20 Greenlit for 2027
Guest stars this season include Connor Storrie, Justin Kirk, Yvette Nicole Brown, Clark Gregg, Jeri Ryan, and many more.
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[03/24/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: Jail Blazers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Volatile players. Criminal charges. National headlines. Portland's championship-caliber NBA team implodes spectacularly in this unflinching documentary.
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[03/24/26 - 08:15 AM]
ESPN to Premiere "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN" on April 6
The documentary film tells the remarkable story behind the creation of the network that would transform sports media, following Bill Rasmussen, his son Scott Rasmussen, and their early partners as they set out to build a cable television network dedicated entirely to sports - an idea widely viewed as improbable at the time.
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[03/24/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Reunion: Laguna Beach" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Lauren Conrad, Stephen Colletti, Kristin Cavallari, Trey Phillips, Talan Torriero, Christina Schuller, Lo Bosworth, Dieter Schmitz, Jessica Smith, Alex Hooser, and Morgan Olsen reunite to relive moments from the show that shaped a generation.
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[03/24/26 - 07:01 AM]
Frank Castle Returns in a Marvel Television Special Presentation: "The Punisher: One Last Kill" May 12, Only on Disney+
The special drops one week after the second season finale of "Daredevil: Born Again."
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[03/24/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Renews Award-Winning Space Drama "For All Mankind" for Sixth and Final Season
"Getting to explore the 'For All Mankind' universe over six seasons has been an amazing privilege, and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to finish the story the way we've always hoped," said Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi.
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[03/24/26 - 06:33 AM]
ID Exposes the Hidden Cost of Pop Stardom in Explosive New Special "Boy Band Confidential" Premiering on April 13 and 14
"Boy Band Confidential: A Hollywood Demons Event" premieres on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14 from 9-11pm ET/PT on ID.
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[03/24/26 - 06:32 AM]
Hallmark Stars Take the Stage in First-Time Multi-City Tour Experience Hallmark Stars Live
The inaugural two-week multi-city event will travel to select cities between July 22 and August 2, giving audiences the chance to celebrate a little Hallmark movie magic for an evening that's joyfully unscripted and entirely in the moment.
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[03/24/26 - 06:31 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions' Announces Eight Additional Bouts for Its Blockbuster Professional MMA Event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The blockbuster event marks a major moment in combat sports as MVP and Netflix expand their footprint into MMA following the historic success of their global boxing events.
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[03/24/26 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" Season 5 - Official Announcement - Netflix
Do not fret, dearest readers, for a certain countess shall find love again... "Bridgerton" Season 5 is now in production.
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[03/24/26 - 04:03 AM]
Video: "LOL: Last One Laughing Italy" Season 6 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The new season will be available starting April 23 on Prime Video.
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[03/24/26 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Unchosen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Behind the closed doors of a claustrophobic British cult, a woman finds herself trapped between her suffocating marriage and an intriguing newcomer with a dark criminal past.
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