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[05/26/23 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 22-26
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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BLADE RUNNER 2099 (Amazon) - Production on the TV series "could be delayed by as long as a year after the production schedule was disrupted amid the writers strike." (Deadline.com, 5/26)
BUTTERFLY (Amazon) - The Daniel Dae Kim-led drama, based on the graphic novel from Boom! Studios, has been given a six-episode order by Amazon Studios. Ken Woodruff and Steph Cha are behind the project, about David Jung (Kim), "an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca, a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him." Kim, John Cheng, Stephen Christy, Ross Richie and Arash Amel also executive produce for 3AD and The Amel Company. Additionally, Adam Yoelin is a co-executive producer. (Deadline.com, 5/24)
CHICAGO MED (NBC) - Nick Gehlfuss has confirmed his exit from the series as Will Halstead after eight seasons. (Deadline.com, 5/24)
DINOSAUR (Hulu, New!) - The streamer will co-produce the six-episode comedy series alongside the BBC, about Nina (Ashley Storrie), "an autistic woman in her thirties, adores her life living with her sister and best friend Evie. But when Evie rushes into an engagement after only six weeks and makes Nina her maid of honor, Nina is floored. Forced to reconcile with her sister's impulsive decision, Nina grapples with what this new challenge means, leading to a surprising journey of self-discovery." Sarah Hammond, Daniel Walker, Harry Williams and Jack Williams are the executive producers for Two Brothers Pictures and All3Media International with Catriona Renton as a co-executive producer, Niamh McKeown directing and Brian Coffey producing. Matilda Curtis and Ashley Storrie are the creators. (Variety.com, 5/24)
DUSTER (Max) - Production has shut down on the series in Albuquerque, New Mexico until the WGA strike ends. (Deadline.com, 5/25)
LAND MAN (Paramount+) - Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland have both been cast opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the series. Randolph will play Ainsley Norris, "the wild and strong-willed seventeen year old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton)." And Lofland is set as Cooper Norris, "Tommy Norris' (Thornton) son who is new to the demanding work in the oil and gas fields of West Texas." (Deadline.com, 5/23)
OLD MAN, THE (FX) - Filming on the series is being suspended after four episodes due to the WGA strike. (Deadline.com, 5/22)
REALLY LOUD HOUSE, THE (Nickelodeon) - The live-action series, which films in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been "forced to shut down production as a result of [WGA] picketing." (Deadline.com, 5/24)
RED SWAN (Disney+, New!) - Kim Ha-neul and Jeong Jihun (aka Rain) will topline a new Korean drama for the streamer from writer Choi Yoonjung and director Park Hongkyun: "The series follows Oh Wansoo (Kim) a woman born into an impoverished family who turned her life around by becoming a world-class golfer – attracting the attention of many, including her future husband, heir to the Hwain Group, Kim Yongguk (Jeong Gyeoun - You Are Too Much, Sooni). Struggling to clear her mother's debt, Wansoo agreed to marry Yongguk but quickly became unhappy after discovering her husband's infidelities. For over 10 years, she has stayed with her husband, determined to make it work, but things quickly begin to change on the biggest night of her life. Shortly after arriving in Manila for her debut appearance as a Goodwill Ambassador, Wansoo is caught in the middle of a hail of gunfire, narrowly escaping thanks to the heroic actions of the company bodyguard, Seo Doyoon (Jeong). Soon after, Wansoo begins to develop feelings for Doyoon, reconsidering her whole life up until that night - but little does she know Doyoon's real motivation for working for the Hwain Group." (THR.com, 5/26)
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[04/04/25 - 10:48 AM]
Video: Watch A First Look - ID's "All Access PD: Grand Rapids" Premieres Tuesday, April 8 at 10/9c on ID
The new series offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Grand Rapids Police Department.
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[04/04/25 - 10:32 AM]
New Season of "Gold Rush: White Water" Premieres Friday, April 25 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Last year, Dustin Hurt's crew struck a 6-ounce, $70K nugget - the biggest in Gold Rush history. This season, he's risking everything for more.
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[04/04/25 - 09:01 AM]
Hit the Gas! Prime Video Releases Premiere Date and First-Look Images for Electrifying New YA Drama "Motorheads"
All 10 episodes will debut exclusively on Prime Video on Tuesday, May 20 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[04/04/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Wolf Man" Beginning April 18
Directed by acclaimed horror filmmaker Leigh Whannell, the film stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie and more.
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[04/04/25 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Original Film "Mountainhead," Written and Directed by Jesse Armstrong, Debuts May 31
The film finishes production this week in Park City, Utah and marks Armstrong's feature directorial debut.
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[04/04/25 - 07:45 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights "Taurasi"
The three-part docuseries chronicles the extraordinary story of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, whose relentless pursuit of greatness has transcended the boundaries of sport.
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[04/04/25 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Earnhardt" - Larger Than Life Teaser - Prime Video
The new original series is coming to Prime Video on Memorial Day Weekend.
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[04/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+'s New Series "MobLand" Breaks Record as Biggest Global Series Premiere Ever with 2.2 Million Global Viewers on Premiere Day
"'MobLand' is a runaway success thanks to the visionary work of Guy, Jez, Ronan and David Glasser and brought to life by the exceptional Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren who transport us into a world audiences clearly cannot get enough of," said Chris McCarthy.
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[04/04/25 - 02:26 AM]
"Rotten Legacy", Starring Jose Coronado, Premieres on Netflix May 16
In "Rotten Legacy," Federico (Jose Coronado) is forced to step away from his communication companies to recover from an illness that kept him sidelined for two years.
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[04/03/25 - 02:00 PM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art for "Not Just A Goof" Available Now
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of "A Goofy Movie," this documentary follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, facing disappointment upon release, only for the film to gain a passionate following decades later.
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[04/03/25 - 12:06 PM]
Twelve Rebellious Chefs Are Set for Battle on NBC's Bold New Cooking Competition Series "Yes, Chef!" Hosted by Emmy-Award Winning Chefs Jose Andres and Martha Stewart
The series will premiere on Monday, April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC following "The Voice."
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[04/03/25 - 12:01 PM]
ABC Renews "9-1-1," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Rookie," "Shifting Gears" and "Will Trent" for 2025-26 Season
The network confirmed the pickups on social media this afternoon.
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[04/03/25 - 12:00 PM]
CBS to Present MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for the First Time, Airing Live Sunday, Sept. 7 from UBS Arena, and Streaming on Paramount+
The 2024 VMAs delivered its biggest multi-network audience in four years and ranked as the most social VMAs in show history, with 66.7 million social interactions.
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[04/03/25 - 11:53 AM]
Awesomeness Aquires the Rights to "Racing Hearts," Highly Anticipated Debut Novel from Ann Adams
Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, "Racing Hearts" is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian.
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[04/03/25 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Gives First Look at "The Equalizer" Spin-Off Featuring Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz
In the episode, airing April 20, McCall is contacted by Samantha Reed, whose father, ex-CIA agent Elijah Reed, is missing.
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