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[05/01/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
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!
ALIEN (FX on Hulu) - Sydney Chandler is the first to be cast in the franchise's TV incarnation "that takes place in the Alien franchise on Earth, 70 years from current day." No character details however were given. (Deadline.com)
MECH CADETS (Netflix) - The animated series, due on August 10, has cast Daniel Dae Kim as General Aiden Park; Ming-Na Wen as Dolly Yu; Brandon Soo Hoo as Stanford Yu; Debra Wilson as Chief Max; Aparna Brielle as Ava Patel; Victoria Grace as Olivia Park; Josh Sundquist as Frank Olivetti; Anairis Quinones as Maya Sanchez; and James Yaegashi as Captain Tanaka. The 10-episode series is based on Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa's comic book of the same name. Writer Aaron Lam, Shuzo John Shiota, Jack Liang, Stephen Christy and Ross Richie are the executive producers for Polygon Pictures and Boom! Studios. Mette Norkjaer is a co-executive producer, Bill E. Miller is a producer, and Tohru Patrick Awa is the supervising director. (Deadline.com)
NEON (Netflix) - Daddy Yankee has signed on as an executive producer of the upcoming reggaeton series and will make a cameo appearance. (Deadline.com)
POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN (Starz) - Wendell Pierce and Erika Woods will both recur on the upcoming season. Pierce plays Ishmael "Snaps" Henry, "a living legend on the street, former bank robber, and OG dealer who now acts as a mentor and financier for up-and-comers like Kanan along with his partner and wife, the love of his life, Stephanie 'Pop' Henry, played by Woods." (Deadline.com)
WHAT ARE THE ODDS? (NBC, New!) - Sam Sklaver and Kevin Hench are set to team for a potential comedy at the network "that uses the backdrop of gambling to look at all the other bets people make in their lives – choosing friends, jobs and relationships. The series will explore how all of our most meaningful decisions are really just big bets with hugely uncertain outcomes." Peyton Manning is also on board to executive produce for Omaha Productions and Universal Television. (Deadline.com)
WHITE LOTUS, THE (HBO) - Connie Britton's Nicole Mossbacher will not be returning for the anthology series' third season. (TVLine.com)
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[07/17/25 - 10:01 AM]
Prime Video Reveals Cast for "Every Year After"
The cast includes Sadie Soverall as Percy, Matt Cornett as Sam, Aurora Perrineau as Chantal, Abigail Cowen as Delilah, Michael Bradway as Charlie, and Joseph Chiu as Jordie.
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[07/17/25 - 09:48 AM]
Sports Media Powerhouses FOX Sports and Barstool Sports Team Up in Comprehensive Content Deal
Starting this fall, Barstool Sports owner and founder Dave Portnoy becomes a regular contributor to "Big Noon Kickoff," bringing a deep-rooted passion for the game and keen understanding of its culture, rivalries and fanbases to his weekly segments at the desk.
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[07/17/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - "Red Eye"
Starring Jing Lusi and Richard Armitage, the high-stakes action thriller "Red Eye" premieres Tuesday, July 22, streaming exclusively in the U.S. on Hulu.
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[07/17/25 - 08:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces August 7 Premiere Date for "Taurasi"
The three-part docuseries chronicles the extraordinary journey of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, whose relentless pursuit of greatness has transcended the boundaries of sport.
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[07/17/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Night Always Comes" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Facing eviction in a city her family can no longer afford, a woman plunges into a desperate and increasingly dangerous all-night search to raise $25,000.
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[07/17/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: We TV Releases Exclusive First Look at "Life After Lockup"
The new season follows seven former inmates and their significant others from the hit series Love After Lockup and Love During Lockup as they navigate their emotional journey to keep their love alive and stay free.
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[07/17/25 - 07:31 AM]
"Assassin's Creed" Heads to TV in "High-Octane" Live-Action Series Adaptation
Netflix has greenlit a live-action adaptation of the beloved franchise launched in 2007 by the French video game publisher Ubisoft.
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[07/17/25 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "Fixed" - Director's Cut - Official Red Band Teaser - Netflix
From visionary director Genndy Tartakovsky comes "Fixed," an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he's going to be neutered in the morning!
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[07/17/25 - 07:15 AM]
Video: National Geographic Unveils Trailer for New Season of "Limitless: Live Better Now," Where Global Movie Star Chris Hemsworth Embarks on a Bold New Mission to Unlock the Secrets of Living Better - Now
All episodes will stream August 15 on Disney+ and Hulu and will air on National Geographic on August 25.
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[07/17/25 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Platonic"
The 10-episode sophomore season will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, August 6 with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until October 1.
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[07/17/25 - 07:00 AM]
High-Five for More "Invincible!" Prime Video Confirms Season Five Renewal for the Hit Adult-Animated Series
It was additionally confirmed that Matthew Rhys will join the voice cast for the upcoming season.
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[07/17/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "WWE: Unreal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[07/17/25 - 06:08 AM]
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[07/17/25 - 06:04 AM]
Video: FX's "Alien: Earth" - Official Trailer 2 and New Key Art Now Available
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[07/16/25 - 10:31 PM]
Thrilling Espionage Drama Series "Saare Jahan Se Accha" Premieres August 13
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