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[05/11/21 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 11
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!
EPIC (ABC) - Sarah Hyland has signed onto the fairytale drama pilot as Rose: "She is as princess-y as princesses come, and about to marry her Prince Charming. But her fairy tale gets upended when he has second thoughts, and trying to preserve her dreams opens her up to an unexpected world." (Deadline.com)
LUPIN (Netflix) - The streamer has quietly renewed the Omar Sy-led series for a third season, in advance of its upcoming second season launch. (assane-diop.com)
MS. MARVEL (Disney+) - Marvel Studios has completed filming on the six-part series, which features newcomer Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, a New Jersey-raised teenager who discovers that she has special powers. (Variety.com)
OUR KIND OF PEOPLE (FOX) - Tasha Smith has been tapped to helm the first two episodes of the series, which follows strong-willed, single mom Angela Vaughn as she sets out to reclaim her family's name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of black women. (Deadline.com)
SEARCH PARTY (HBO Max) - Michael Showalter and Jordana Mollick's Semi-Formal Productions has signed a two-year first look deal with the streaming service. The company had previously been based at Annapurna Television. (Deadline.com)
TOM SWIFT (The CW) - LeVar Burton will lend his voice to the proposed "Nancy Drew" spin-off as Barclay, "Tom Swift's (Tian Richards) steadfast AI companion and tough-love mentor. Created by the young genius when Tom was eight years old, Barclay has been by his side ever since - nimbly transferring himself to Tom's smartwatch, his tablet, his laptop and even the screens of his car to offer astute encouragement and lightning-fast analysis. He's Tom's Hype Man, Tom's confidante, and Tom's friend - with a surprising depth of emotion and a journey of his own to take." (Deadline.com)
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[07/22/25 - 07:15 AM]
The King Rules on AXS TV in the Elvis Week Tribute, Airing All Week Starting Monday, August 11, Daily at 4P ET
Elvis Week swings into action on August 11, with Elvis Presley as a young serviceman who wagers he can woo a hard-to-get dancer in the 1960 favorite "G.I. Blues."
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[07/22/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Rivers of Fate" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[07/22/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: Stop-Motion Series "Pokemon Concierge" Unveils Heartwarming Trailer for New Episodes Returning September 4
Welcome back to Pokémon Resort! Join Haru as she pampers more guests, mentors new staff and grows as a reliable concierge with Psyduck by her side.
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[07/22/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Fatal Seduction" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Vilakazi's desire to keep his sinister secrets hidden forces Nandi to reunite with old foes and spurned lovers - all to shield her daughter from danger.
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[07/21/25 - 04:00 PM]
Video: First Look at "Doc" Season 2 Premiering Sept. 23 on FOX!
The second season of Doc follows powerhouse physician Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) as she continues to rebuild her life after a car crash erased eight years of her memory.
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[07/21/25 - 12:05 PM]
Video: ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports Announce Premiere Date and Unveil New Trailer for "The Kingdom," Debuting August 14 on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+
The six-episode docuseries on the Kansas City Chiefs will explore the franchise's indelible and distinctive place in the NFL's landscape for more than six decades of history while offering an exclusive, revealing chronicle of the team's extraordinary 2024 season.
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[07/21/25 - 10:30 AM]
Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson Star in "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed," A New Dark Comedic Thriller from David J. Rosen Coming to Apple TV+
Blackmail, murder, and youth soccer.
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[07/21/25 - 10:09 AM]
ESPN's Outstanding Nielsen Viewership for First Six Months of 2025: At the Halfway Mark, ESPN has Achieved Multiple Successes Across the Board
ESPN on its own is up 4% year-over-year across the entire day (24 hours of programming) and up 9% when isolating the primetime hours (8-11 p.m. ET).
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[07/21/25 - 10:06 AM]
Apple's Emmy Award-Winning, Cultural Phenomenon "Ted Lasso" Kicks Off Production on Season Four in Kansas City
In addition to Jason Sudeikis, Emmy award-winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy award-winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift are all set to return as their beloved characters and celebrated members of AFC Richmond.
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[07/21/25 - 10:01 AM]
First Look and Date Announcement: "Futurama" Season 13
Season 13 lands on Hulu on September 15 at 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET with all 10 episodes at once.
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[07/21/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
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[07/21/25 - 10:00 AM]
Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe Host Hulu's "Are You My First?" A New Dating Experiment Where Virgins Navigate Love, Lust and Losing It
"Are You My First?" premieres with all 10 episodes Monday, August 18, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
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[07/21/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends" Trailer and Guest Cast Revealed
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[07/21/25 - 07:31 AM]
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Comedian Jim Jefferies unleashes his thoughts on tiny mustaches, straight-guy struggles and why acting doesn't count as a real job.
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[07/21/25 - 07:12 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Second Season of Beloved Stop-Motion Series "Shape Island"
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