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[05/05/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 5
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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BEAR, THE (FX on Hulu) - Molly Gordon will recur on the show's sophomore run in a yet-to-be-revealed role. (Deadline.com)
CALL ME KAT (FOX) - The network has canceled the comedy series after three seasons. Said the network in a statement: "We are very proud of CALL ME KAT. But, unfortunately, the audience response to it was not as strong as we had hoped. We are thankful for our partnership with Warner Bros. Television, That's Wonderful Productions, Sad Clown Productions, BBC Studios, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons and the entire cast and crew for their work and dedication to CALL ME KAT."
DOCTOR WHO (Disney+) - Jonathan Groff is bound for the series as a "mysterious guest." (Deadline.com)
LOOT, THE (Apple TV+) - The Maya Rudolph-led comedy has pushed filming due to the WGA strike. (THR.com)
PSYCH (USA Network) - A fourth movie based on the series is inching closer to reality. A script has been completed with "scheduling" indicated as the only reason it didn't go into production last year. (TVLine.com)
REACHER (Amazon) - Robert Patrick will recur on the upcoming season as Langston, "a streetwise former NYPD detective with a questionable track record who is now head of security for a private defense contractor." He replaces Rory Cochrane, who bowed out after a scheduling conflict at the end of last year. (Deadline.com)
S.W.A.T. (CBS) - The Eye has pulled the plug on the veteran drama after six seasons. "For six seasons, the amazing talents of the 'S.W.A.T.' cast led by Shemar Moore, the writers, producers and crew guided by Executive Producers Shawn Ryan, Andy Dettman and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas brought us compelling, action packed episodes that also addressed important social issues and contributed to the success of our primetime line up," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. "We sincerely thank them for their incredible work and passion and also thank our dedicated fans who tuned in every week." (Variety.com)
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[04/20/26 - 12:16 PM]
Peacock Releases New, Shocking Final Installment of the Two-Time Emmy Nominated Documentary Series "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" Premiering on Thursday, April 23
In the fourth and final episode, Rex Heuermann shockingly confesses to all murders, including the recent eighth victim.
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[04/20/26 - 11:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Popular "Murder Mystery May" Returns May 1st with Its Biggest Month of Mystery Premieres Headlined by the New Brooke Shields-Led Series "You're Killing Me"
Other series premieres include "Dead & Buried," "The Island," and "Summerwater."
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[04/20/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Dr. Seuss's Horton!" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Jr
No need to worry, they'll help in a hurry! Whether hunting for treasure or crossing a mud pit, Horton and Samson will solve any problem - and never quit.
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[04/20/26 - 06:41 AM]
Prime Video Unveils First Look Images for "Clarkson's Farm" Series 5 and Confirms the UK Original Series Will Return on June 3rd
The first four episodes will launch exclusively on Prime Video on June 3, with two additional episodes released a week later on June 10, followed by the final two episodes on June 17.
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[04/20/26 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Launches "Roku City Dash," an Original Interactive Game Within the Fan-Favorite Screensaver
Streamers will be able to compete within their households for high scores in the retro-inspired experience, transforming Roku City into an interactive destination.
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[04/20/26 - 03:01 AM]
"Alpha Males" Films Its Sixth and Final Season
Following the recent premiere of the fifth season of the comedy created by the Caballero brothers, Netflix has confirmed that the sixth and final season is already in production.
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[04/17/26 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 13-17
Updates include: CBS eyes expansion of "Fire Country," "Sheriff Country" universe; "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" season two locks in cast; and "The Copenhagen Test," "Law & Order: Organized Crime" among latest cancellations.
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[04/17/26 - 03:01 PM]
ABC News Is #1 on Sunday Morning and Friday Night
For the third week in a row, "20/20" built on its year-ago telecast in all key target demos: Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.
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[04/17/26 - 01:03 PM]
Fourteen Elite Survivalists Compete for National Pride and the Ultimate Cash Prize in "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown"
Divided into seven pairs representing their homelands, survivalists' skills will be tested by three brutal and unpredictable ecosystems in South Africa's Zululand.
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[04/17/26 - 11:31 AM]
A Magical Cast Summoned for the "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Final Season
Jennifer Stone, Gregg Sulkin, Maria Canals-Barrera, and Selena Gomez are among the featured talent.
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[04/17/26 - 10:10 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by Geico First Round Games on Sunday, April 19
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs featuring up to 28 First Round games.
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[04/17/26 - 09:31 AM]
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by Geico Begin Saturday on ESPN
In all, 16 First Round games will play out over the first ten days on ESPN and ESPN2.
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[04/17/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Glory" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach.
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[04/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Hulu Adds "Handsome," "The Mess Around," "Prison Breaking," and "That Was Us" to Podcast Slate Beginning This Month
These new licensed additions join a growing slate of companion podcasts tied to Disney+ and Hulu's most popular series.
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[04/17/26 - 07:15 AM]
TNT Sports Acquires Multi-Year U.S. Broadcast Rights to FIA World Endurance Championship Races
A new era of endurance racing arrives in the U.S. as truTV airs three premier events in full: the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, and Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas.
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