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[05/15/23 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 15
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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CHI, THE (Showtime) - The Chicago-based series has paused production on its upcoming sixth season with only eight of its written episodes completed. (Deadline.com)
KELLY CLARKSON SHOW, THE (Syndication) - Kelly Clarkson took to social media over the weekend to address "a bombshell report in Rolling Stone accusing her daytime show's executives of creating a toxic work environment." (Deadline.com, 5/13)
MANDALORIAN, THE (Disney+) - The WGA strike "will likely push the start of production for Season 4." Said run has been written but not formally greenlit. (Deadline.com)
NURSE JACKIE/WEEDS (Showtime) - The pay channel is reportedly in the early stages of development on revivals of both series with their respective stars Edie Falco and Mary-Louise Parker attached to star and executive produce. Lionsgate Television remains behind both projects with former Showtime chief Robert Greenblatt among the executive producers. Christian Torpe is penning the "Weeds" revival for Untitled Entertainment which "would feature Nancy (Parker) in Copenhagen." Victoria Morrow was behind a previous effort in 2019 entitled "Weeds 4.20" that didn't move forward. Abe Sylvia and Liz Flahive then are said to be spearheading the "Nurse Jackie" sequel. (Deadline.com)
WELCOME TO FLATCH (FOX) - The network has yet to make a decision about the second-year series with its fate likely not coming until after the WGA strike ends. Traditionally options on a series' cast expire on June 30. (Deadline.com)
WHILE YOU WERE BREEDING (Freeform) - The Kristin Newman-created series has shut down post-production amid the WGA strike, pushing its August premiere to sometime in 2024. (Deadline.com, 5/13)
YOU BET YOUR LIFE (Syndication) - The Jay Leno-hosted game show has likewise halted amid the ongoing writers strike. (Deadline.com)
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[06/12/24 - 02:01 PM]
Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi to Compete in Winner-Takes-All Hot Dog Eating Contest, Live on Netflix on Labor Day, September 2
The two competitive eating legends have not faced-off in a hot dog eating competition since 2009 - when Chestnut finally bested Kobayashi in a 5 hot dog sudden death eat off.
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[06/12/24 - 12:15 PM]
Acclaimed Ocean Photographer Brian Skerry Documents Climate Change Impact on the Gulf of Maine
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[06/12/24 - 11:12 AM]
USA Network Gives Series Order to "The Rainmaker"
Michael Seitzman is behind the project, which is based on the worldwide bestselling novel by John Grisham and hit film.
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[06/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Onyx Collective's "UnPrisoned"
All eight episodes premiere Wednesday, July 17 on Hulu.
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[06/12/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Twilight of the Gods" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Zack Snyder's animated series is coming to Netflix on September 19.
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[06/12/24 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Teaser, First Look Photos and September 5 Premiere Date for "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist"
Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard star in the project, due on September 5.
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[06/12/24 - 09:14 AM]
Prime Video's Upcoming Series "House of David" Casts Its David
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[06/12/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Vikings: Valhalla" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Netflix
Seven years have passed. As Harald aspires to become King of Norway, Leif searches for the Golden Land and Freydis seeks a happy life for her people.
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[06/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
Stars from Stage, Screen and Sports Set to Present at "The 77th Annual Tony Awards," Airing Live Sunday, June 16, on CBS
Additionally, the cast of "Stereophonic" has been added to the list of star-studded performances, joining previously announced performances from "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," "Hell's Kitchen," "Illinoise," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Suffs," "The Outsiders," "The Who's Tommy" and "Water for Elephants."
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[06/12/24 - 08:49 AM]
Lifetime's "Ripped from the Headlines" Continues this Weekend Headlined by Kyle Schmid, Caity Lotz and Bethenny Frankel
Look for "Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story" on Saturday, June 15 followed by "Danger in the Dorm" on Sunday, June 16.
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[06/12/24 - 08:15 AM]
Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Announce Series Greenlights and Development Slate at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Highlights include new spin-offs of "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends," "Adventure Time" and "Regular Show."
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[06/12/24 - 08:13 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for All-New Sci-Fi Coming-of-Age Series "Me"
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[06/12/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Eva Lasting" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[06/12/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Supacell" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When five ordinary South Londoners discover they have extraordinary powers, it's down to one man to bring them together to save the woman he loves.
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[06/12/24 - 06:49 AM]
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The upcoming season will be based on the second part of the bestselling novel series "Save You" by author Mona Kasten and published by LYX.
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