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[06/20/22 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 20
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!
CHOSEN ONE, THE (A.K.A. AMERICAN JESUS) (Netflix) - The streamer has confirmed co-stars Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar died in a tragic accident that occurred last Thursday. "All of us on the production of The Chosen One are shocked by the tragic accident that occurred last Thursday, while on transit from Santa Rosalía, Baja California, to the local airport," the statement reads. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleagues Ray Garduño and Juan Francisco González and are closely supporting all those affected by this unspeakable tragedy. Redrum has been cooperating with local authorities and initial reports and accounts from witnesses indicate that all safety protocols were in place and this was an unfortunate accident." (Deadline.com)
GROUNDSWELL (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, New!) - Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera will star in an adaptation of Katie Lee Biegel's debut novel at the network, in which "on the heels of a personal and professional setback, Atlanta chef Emma (Chabert) travels to Hawaii where she meets Ben (Rivera), a handsome, reclusive surf instructor whose lessons help her to regain her footing." Lee Friedlander is directing the film, due on August 21, from a script by Carlie Mantilla and John Eliot Jordan. Biegel and Cameron Johann executive produce for Crown Media Productions with Ric Galindez and Roy Tjioe as producers. (Deadline.com)
POKER FACE (Peacock) - Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson's top secret series has cast Tim Meadows, Jameela Jamil, Nicholas Cirillo, Audrey Corsa and Niall Cunningham in yet-to-be-revealed roles. (Variety.com)
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[08/18/25 - 11:23 AM]
Apple Original Films Lands "The Dink," A New Sports Comedy Feature
All-star cast led by Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell and Christine Taylor, with Ben Stiller, Andy Roddick, and John McEnroe.
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[08/18/25 - 11:04 AM]
A&E Reveals Provocative New Docuseries "Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes" Premiering Monday, September 8 at 9PM ET/PT
Across eight episodes, hear the story behind each tape and how these iconic moments ignited public obsession, sparked outrage in the cultural zeitgeist and altered the lives of those involved.
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[08/18/25 - 11:01 AM]
Natalie Dormer Joins the Cast of New "Extraction" Series
Dormer joins the previously announced Omar Sy and Boyd Holbrook.
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[08/18/25 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Renews "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" for a Third Season
With the latest auditions and training camp complete and football season about to kick off, cameras have been rolling in Texas capturing every moment for Season 3.
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[08/18/25 - 09:01 AM]
Pioneering Creator and Former NASA Engineer Mark Rober Is Coming to Netflix
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[08/18/25 - 07:14 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - Joanna Gaines Invites Viewers Into Her Kitchen, With "Magnolia Table: At the Farm"
For the first time, fans old and new will get episodes concurrently on Magnolia Network and Food Network, as well as streaming on HBO Max the same day.
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[08/18/25 - 07:01 AM]
"Frankenstein," A Film by Guillermo del Toro, Is Coming to Select Theaters October 17 and on Netflix November 7
Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz.
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[08/18/25 - 07:00 AM]
First Performers and Honorees Revealed for 2025 MTV VMAs, Airing Sept. 7 on CBS
Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr are the first round of superstar performers.
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[08/18/25 - 06:09 AM]
ABC News Announces "Search for the Truth: The Amanda Knox Story," Airing Friday, Aug. 22
The timely special features an exclusive primetime interview with Amanda Knox, who discusses the yearslong battle to prove her innocence after being wrongfully convicted of her roommate's 2007 murder.
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[08/18/25 - 06:02 AM]
Prime Video's "Fallout" Ups The Ante: Season Two Journeys to the Vibrant City of New Vegas
Season two will premiere this December exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[08/18/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Diplomat" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Keri Russell. Rufus Sewell. Allison Janney. Bradley Whitford. "The Diplomat" returns October 16, only on Netflix.
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[08/18/25 - 05:01 AM]
O'Reilly Auto Parts to Assume Title Sponsorship of NASCAR's Secondary Series Airing Exclusively on The CW Network
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will officially debut on January 1, 2026, ushering in a bold new chapter for the series crowded with NASCAR's future stars.
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[08/18/25 - 02:02 AM]
"Old Dog, New Tricks" Premieres on Netflix October 3
The comedy tells the story of Antón (Luis Zahera), a rural Galician veterinarian who, amid the ongoing crisis in the farming world, finds himself without clients because his neighbors can no longer afford to pay him.
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[08/18/25 - 02:01 AM]
Netflix Releases the First Look Images, Key Art and Premiere Date for "House of Guinness"
The series, due on September 25, explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family.
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[08/17/25 - 05:01 PM]
High-Stakes Deception Takes Flight in "Good News," Landing on October 17
Directed by Byun Sung-hyun, "Good News" takes us back to 1970, where an unexpected alliance forms to land a hijacked plane against all odds.
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