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[12/13/22 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 13
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!
DUNE: THE SISTERHOOD (HBO Max) - Josh Heuston and Edward Davis will both recur on the prequel series as Constantine, "the illegitimate son of the Emperor (Mark Strong) torn between seeking his father's approval and his own happiness"; and Harrow Harkonnen, "a rising politician from a once-great family, who harbors a strong desire to elevate his House to its former glory," respectively. (Variety.com)
FLASH, THE (The CW) - "Supergirl's" Nicole Maines will reprise her role on the show's final season. Eric Wallace told the publication: "Nicole is a fantastically talented actress and I'm so happy she's agreed to be part of a very special Season 9 episode where I get to cross off one of my "Arrowverse Bucket List" team-ups: Having two fantastic reporters - Iris West-Allen (Candice Patton) and Nia Nal - investigate their own very bizarre and frightening mystery." (TVInsider.com)
HOW TO BE A BOOKIE (HBO Max) - Maxim Swinton has joined the cast of the Sebastian Maniscalco-led comedy series as Anthony, Danny's 11-year-old stepson, "a sweet kid who has a complicated relationship to the world thanks to a biological father in a psych ward, a budding eating disorder and a deep commitment to anime cosplay." (THR.com)
OTHER BLACK GIRL, THE (Hulu) - Garcelle Beauvais will recur on the upcoming Zakiya Dalila Harris adaptation as Diana Gordon, "a world renowned author who has been best friends with Kendra Rae Phillips, the former Black editor at Wagner. They lived in the same neighborhood and remained besties all throughout college, and Kendra Rae even edited the book that launched her into stardom. Since the book came out, the pair have grown apart." (Deadline.com)
PEEP SHOW (FX, New!) - Stefani Robinson is spearheading the new domestic take on Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain's British comedy, which "follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur." The project, which has a pilot order, will be executive produced by said trio, Dianne McGunigle, Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell for Objective Fiction and FX Productions. In 2019, the network commissioned a pilot script from Karey Dornetto which didn't move forward; while FOX, Spike TV and Starz have also mounted attempts over the years. (Deadline.com)
RUN THE WORLD (Starz) - Executive producer Rachelle Williams-BenAry has signed an overall deal with the show's producer, Lionsgate Television. (Deadline.com)
STEP UP: HIGH WATER (Starz) - The pay channel has nixed the series after three seasons. Originally a YouTube original series, Starz came aboard for its last season. (Deadline.com)
WARRIOR NUN (Netflix) - The streaming service has canceled the series after two seasons. (Deadline.com)
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[12/06/25 - 02:46 PM]
Paramount and UFC Announce New Seasons of "Dana White's Contender Series" and "The Ultimate Fighter"
Beginning in 2026, Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America, and Australia will become the exclusive home for all episodes of both series.
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[12/06/25 - 02:27 PM]
Video: "School Spirits" Returns - Paramount+ Drops First Look at Season Three Premiering January 28
The date was unveiled alongside first look images at today's Paramount+ CCXP panel in São Paolo, Brazil featuring series lead and executive producer Peyton List.
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[12/06/25 - 02:12 PM]
Video: Oscar-Nominee Paul Giamatti Surprises Fans at CCXP and Reveals Exclusive Scene from "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
The series will premiere globally with two episodes on Thursday, January 15 on Paramount+, and in Japan on Tuesday, January 23.
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[12/06/25 - 10:47 AM]
Hulu Debuts First-Look Images from "The Testaments" Out of Brazil Comic Con
"The Testaments," a new chapter from the showrunner and executive producers of "The Handmaid's Tale," is coming in April 2026 to Hulu.
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[12/06/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & Teaser Debut - Hulu's "Paradise" Season 2
The second season of the Emmy Award-nominated series premieres Monday, February 23 with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Hulu and Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and Disney+ internationally.
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[12/05/25 - 03:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers
"Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, hitting nine-week highs in both measures.
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[12/05/25 - 03:30 PM]
In Anticipation of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," ABC News to Premiere Two New Specials This December
First up: "Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Friday, December 12 on ABC.
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[12/05/25 - 02:05 PM]
ESPN Networks Deliver Best College Football Regular Season Since 2011; "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Scores Most-Watched Season Ever
ESPN networks aired the most-watched game in 34 of 42 key Saturday windows, including seven of 14 noon windows, 13 of 14 late afternoon windows and all 14 prime windows.
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[12/05/25 - 12:35 PM]
2025 CFB Viewership Surges on FOX & FS1
The 2025 regular season wrapped with big numbers for "Big Noon Saturday," "Big Noon Kickoff" and more - including year-over-year gains across the board.
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[12/05/25 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Premiere Week Episodes Post Gains and Lead In Live Plus 35-Day Multiplatform Viewership
"Tracker" delivered 17.3 million viewers, up +6% versus its year-ago premiere.
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[12/05/25 - 10:05 AM]
"Landman" Booms Into a Third Season Renewal and Breaks Viewing Records on Paramount+
The second season is set to be a top three series among all original content the week of November 17 and a top two series for the week of November 24 according to Nielsen preliminary data.
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[12/05/25 - 09:45 AM]
Video: "Taylor" - A CW Documentary Special - Trailer
The special - airing Saturday, December 13 - explores the global phenomenon of Taylor Swift and digs deep across the musician's 20-year career, a period that has seen her transcend the realm of pop star to become a cultural icon like no other.
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[12/05/25 - 08:45 AM]
ESPN Delivered Most-Watched Women's College Volleyball Season on Record
Said coverage averaged 190,000 viewers, up 36% from the 2024 season.
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[12/05/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Monkeypaw Productions' "Him" Beginning December 19
The film stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies and more.
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[12/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "Vera's Holiday Flop," Premieres Thursday, December 18
The film stars Charity Jordan, Terri J. Vaughn, Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL, and Saycon Sengbloh.
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