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[07/28/23 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 24-28
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!
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT (Syndication) - The newsmagazine decided not to renew the contracts of on-air correspondent Will Marfuggi and weekend co-anchor Matt Cohen as part of layoffs impacting less than 10% of its staff. (TheWrap.com, 7/26)
LANDO (Disney+) - Donald and Stephen Glover have signed on to write the long-in-the-works Lando Calrissian limited series, presumably succeeding Justin Simien. The former Glover played said role in 2018's "Solo: A Star Wars Story." (Variety.com, 7/27)
LLOYD OF THE FLIES (Tubi, New!) - The streaming service has acquired Matthew Walker's 52-episode series from Aardman Animations, which "follows Lloyd, a young fly who is the middle child of 451, who lives in an apple with his long-suffering parents, cheeky little sister and 224 maggots." It will make its U.S. debut on August 6. The voice cast is led by Tom Rosenthal, Alex Lawther, Lauren Patel, Callum Scott Howells, Teresa Gallagher, Ayesha Antoine and Rob Rackstraw. (Deadline.com, 7/25)
QUANTUM LEAP (NBC) - Melissa Roxburgh, Francois Arnaud, Aaron Abrams and P.J. Byrne are among the guest stars slated for the series' season two premiere. (Deadline.com, 7/22)
SILO (Apple TV+) - Filming on the show's sophomore run has "entered an indefinite hiatus amid the Hollywood strikes." (Deadline.com, 7/25)
UNDERDEVELOPED (Tubi, New!) - Brian A. Metcalf's mockumentary series, which "focuses on a group of failed and inexperienced producers working together at a production company," has landed at the streaming service. Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tom Arnold, Mark Pellegrino, Samm Levine, Shelley Regner, Kelly Arjen, Charlene Amoia, Nolan River, Jaret Reddick, David Henrie and David Koechner star. Metcalf, Nicholas, Arjen, Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor executive produce for Metcalf's Black Jellybeans banner and Buffalo 8. (Deadline.com, 7/25)
UP HERE (Hulu) - The streamer has pulled the plug on the musical romantic comedy after one season. (Deadline.com, 7/28)
WHEN CALLS THE HEART (Hallmark Channel) - The veteran drama has been awarded an interim agreement by SAG-AFTRA allowing season 11 of the series to film. (Deadline.com, 7/24)
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[07/22/25 - 12:14 PM]
"The Voice" Announces Superstar Coaching Panel as Fan-Favorites Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Adam Levine Return
As Season 29 will coincide with NBC Sports' "Legendary February," the landmark season will be infused with fast-paced, competitive elements inspired by both, delivering a fresh twist on the format that raises the stakes for coaches and artists alike.
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[07/22/25 - 12:01 PM]
Starz Greenlights Prequel Series "Power: Origins," Focusing on Fan-Favorite "Power" Characters Ghost and Tommy
Additionally, MeKai Curtis ("Power Book III: Raising Kanan") is set to reprise his role as Kanan Stark.
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[07/22/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of July 14: "Untamed" Hunts and "KPop Demon Hunters" Slay in This Week's Top 10
True crime lovers also made their voices heard - documentary series "Amy Bradley Is Missing" appeared at No. 2 on the English TV list, with 12.2 million views.
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[07/22/25 - 11:48 AM]
Video: BET + Original Movie - "Dutch lll"
After faking his death and laying low in Italy, Dutch pulls his old crew back together for one last job - steal back a priceless diamond from a mob boss, settle old scores, and make it out clean before the feds or his enemies catch up.
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[07/22/25 - 11:00 AM]
"Freaky Tales" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max August 8
The film stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks.
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[07/22/25 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Orders Comedy "Stumble" to Series
The series is a mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.
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[07/22/25 - 10:30 AM]
2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Viewership Up Double Digits
Said telecasts averaged an audience of 255,000 viewers, up 27% from last year.
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[07/22/25 - 10:00 AM]
"Big Brother" Winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur to Lead the New Bi-Weekly Series "Big Brother: Unlocked"
Taylor and Derrick will guide viewers through never-before-seen broadcast footage, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments from inside the house.
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[07/22/25 - 09:54 AM]
ESPN Radio To Broadcast "The Rich Eisen Show" Starting in September
The Emmy-nominated program will air weekdays in its traditional noon to 3 p.m. ET radio timeslot and will be simulcast live on Disney+ every day and on ESPN+ during select weeks in the year.
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[07/22/25 - 09:09 AM]
Bravo's "The Valley" Three-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, July 29 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Andy Cohen hosts the inaugural sit down with former couples, current frenemies and potential future friends attempt to put the past behind them for the sake of their longstanding relationships.
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[07/22/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - "Ted Bundy: Dialogue with The Devil"
The A+E Factual Studios Group series debuts on August 7 with all episodes available at launch, streaming only on Hulu.
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[07/22/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Former contestants and producers reveal the intense, damaging reality behind the success of "The Biggest Loser" in this provocative documentary series.
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[07/22/25 - 08:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils the Trailer, Key Art, and Premiere Date for "Betty la Fea: La Historia Continua" Season 2
With the stellar return of Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello alongside much of the original cast, the second season will unfold across 10 episodes, released two episodes per week.
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[07/22/25 - 08:05 AM]
VH1's "My True Crime Story" Returns with Riveting Real-Life Crime Confessions Starting August 4 at 8 pm ET/PT on VH1
Hosted by Grammy-nominated rapper and actress Remy Ma, the series shines a light on everyday people who found themselves at the center of shocking criminal activity - and lived to tell the story.
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[07/22/25 - 08:04 AM]
ESPN, ABC and Disney+ Score Historic Viewership for 2025 WNBA All-Star Events
The Skills Challenge & 3-Point Contest and the WNBA All-Star Game averaged 1.3 million viewers and 2.2 million viewers, respectively.
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