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[04/19/23 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 19
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!
BLING EMPIRE/BLING EMPIRE: NEW YORK (Netflix) - The streaming service has pulled the plug on both installments of its "Bling Empire" franchise. (Deadline.com)
BLOODY LUCKY DAY, A/QUEEN WOO (Paramount+, New!) - The streamer has greenlighted two new Korean TV series. Lee Sung-min, Yoo Yeon-seok and Lee Jung-eun will star in "A Bloody Lucky Day," which "follows an ordinary taxi driver who becomes entangled with a customer that turns out to be a serial killer." Directed by Pil Gam-Sung and written by Kim Min-sung and Song Hanna, the series is produced by Studio Dragon, The Great Show and Studio N. And Jun Jong-seo will topline "Queen Woo," which "sees a fierce battle break out following the death of the Goguryeo region's ninth King. The rivalry includes efforts to marry one of the King's brothers and Woo Hee becomes the first woman in Korean history to become queen two times." The series is directed by Jung Se-kyo from a script by Lee Byoung-hak. (Variety.com)
DEAR EDWARD (Apple TV+) - The streamer has axed the freshman drama, based on the novel of the same name from Ann Napolitano. (Deadline.com)
SOUTH PARK (Comedy Central) - Paramount Global has filed a $50 million-plus countersuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over "unpaid license fees, totaling more than $52 million to date, based upon WarnerMedia's blatant breaches of the Term Sheet." (Deadline.com)
TWILIGHT (New!) - Stephenie Meyer's best-selling book series is being eyed for the television treatment by Lionsgate Television. Sinead Daly is attached to pen the project. Wyck Godfrey and Erik Feig are also among the executive producers. (THR.com)
UNTITLED WILL FERRELL PROJECT (New!) - Will Ferrell is attached to star in a proposed comedy set to make the rounds about "a professional golfer who becomes the face of a controversial new league competing with the PGA." Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nena Rodrigue are among the featured auspices for Gloria Sanchez Productions and T-Street Productions. (Deadline.com)
WHITE LOTUS, THE (HBO) - Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role of spa manager Belinda Lindsey for the show's third installment. (Variety.com)
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[04/30/25 - 11:05 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2025 Premiere Dates
Kicking off the summer, the 10th season of "Bachelor in Paradise" begins Monday, July 7, featuring cast members from across the franchise including Goldens joining the beach for the first time.
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[04/30/25 - 11:03 AM]
"American Idol" Rocks the House with More Back-to-Back Wins
"American Idol" rocked the house on Sunday night with its first live coast-to-coast telecast, earning 5.31 million Total Viewers in Live+Same Day ratings.
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[04/30/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer And Key Art Debut - "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special"
Matteo Lane's comedy is like catching up with your old friend at brunch. In his latest special, he shares a glimpse into his travels, unique family background and friendships.
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[04/30/25 - 09:34 AM]
The Heat Is on as Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso Battle for Grilling Glory in New Season of "BBQ Brawl"
"BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Chauhan V. Lofaso" kicks off all the action on Sunday, June 1 at 9pm ET/PT.
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[04/30/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Who really laced Tylenol with cyanide? This true-crime series examines alarming theories behind the unsolved killings - and tracks down a key suspect.
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[04/30/25 - 09:31 AM]
Palm Trees, Power Moves and Plenty of Shade Hit the 305 as Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Miami" Returns Wednesday, June 11 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The season seven cast includes returning housewives Alexia Nepola, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Guerdy Abraira and Larsa Pippen.
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[04/30/25 - 09:01 AM]
Get Ready to Get Wild: Netflix Announces "Mating Season," A New Adult Animated Rom-Com from the Horny Minds of "Big Mouth"
"Mating Season" will debut on Netflix in 2026 and is set in the animal world starring a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters, as they navigate love, sexual relationships and the universal need to hook up and find a partner.
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[04/30/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Original Movie "Summer of 69"
An awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance and adulthood.
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[04/30/25 - 08:59 AM]
The History Channel's Hit Survival Series "Alone" Heads to Africa for the First Time in Epic Season Twelve Premiering on Thursday June 12 at 9PM ET/PT
For the first time on "Alone," 10 new survivalists navigate the rugged and unforgiving Great Karoo Desert and face off against exotic animals including warthogs, scorpions, venomous snakes, baboons, Cape buffalo, wildebeest and more.
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[04/30/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Duster" - Official Trailer - Max
From J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, "Duster" premieres May 15 on Max.
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[04/30/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Bad Thoughts" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A collection of hilariously disturbing stories that push the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could imagine.
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[04/30/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Better Sister"
All eight episodes of the highly anticipated limited series produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Tomorrow Studios (part of ITV Studios) will premiere on Thursday, May 29 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[04/30/25 - 07:44 AM]
New Warm Dramedy "Chaos" Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, May 22, 2025 on Viaplay
With the backdrop of a dysfunctional morning show facing dwindling ratings, "Chaos" follows the chaotic life and modern love story of Lise Jensen, Denmark's morning TV star anchor.
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[04/30/25 - 07:07 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams DreamWorks Animation's "Dog Man" Beginning May 30
Adapted from the #1 global bestselling book series by acclaimed author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, DreamWorks Animation's comedy adventure features a heart-warming cast of characters voiced by Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon and more.
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[04/30/25 - 07:03 AM]
The FX, Hulu and Disney+ Global Hit Drama Series "Shogun" Is Scheduled to Begin Production of Season Two in January in Vancouver
Part two is set 10 years after the events of the first season and continues the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined.
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