 |
 |
[09/15/23 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of September 11-15
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
|
|
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!
007'S ROAD TO A MILLION (Amazon) - Casting is underway on a second season of the series in advance of its launch. (Variety.com, 9/13)
APPLE STUDIOS (Various) - The streamer has suspended its first-look deals with Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas's MountainA as well as Adam McKay's Hyperobject Industries. (Deadline.com, 9/15)
CBS STUDIOS (Various) - The studio has suspended its overall deals with Phil McGraw's Stage 29 and DeVon Franklin's Franklin Entertainment. (Deadline.com, 9/11)
CLARKSON'S FARM (Amazon) - The streamer is in active talks to renew the series for a fourth season. (Deadline.com, 9/14)
DISNEY GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT (Various) - The studio has suspended its overall and first-look deals with Gina Rodriguez, Justin Hartley, Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore at 20th Television; Yara Shahidi and Marc Webb at ABC Signature; Hiro Murai, Billy Porter and Stacey Sher at FX Productions. (Deadline.com, 9/13)
FROM SCRATCH (FYI) - Seasons 3 and 4 of David Moscow's travel and food show will premiere on streamer Tastemade beginning October 18. (Variety.com, 9/13)
JEOPARDY! (Syndication) - Ken Jennings will serve as the host of the show's 40th season. Mayim Bialik previously announced she would not return until the WGA strike is resolved. (Deadline.com, 9/11)
KINGDOM BUSINESS (BET+) - The new season, due on November 2, has cast Loretta Devine as Darlene West, Denita's mother; Michelle Williams as Skye Johnson; Moritz Williams as Xavier, Rbel's love interest; Uyoata Eno Udi as Chaplain aka Elijah; and Gillian Iliana Waters as Vy Waters, Caesar's high-powered attorney; with Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Naomi Raine and Blessing Offor appearing as themselves. Additionally, Louis Gossett, Jr. will return as Jeremiah West, Denita's father; as will DeVon Franklin as Renard Gray, a noted business executive. (Variety.com, 9/14)
LANDO (Disney+) - Donald Glover's proposed Lando Calrissian series is now pivoting to become a feature film. (@pablofindsout, 9/14)
MISSING: DEAD OR ALIVE? (Netflix) - The streamer has renewed the documentary series for another four episodes. (Deadline.com, 9/15)
POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN (Starz) - Paul Yen will recur on the show's third season as Quân. No other details were given. (Deadline.com, 9/14)
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (HBO) - Bill Maher took to social media with the news his series will return despite the SAG and WGA strikes. (@billmaher, 9/13)
SHARK TANK (ABC) - Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum; Fanatics chairman & CEO Michael Rubin; Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and CN2 Ventures and Pizzana co-founder are slated to drop by the show's 15th season. Returning guest sharks include Emma Grede, CEO and co-founder of Good American and founding partner of Skims; and Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks, Camino Partners and Starts With Us. (Deadline.com, 9/12)
TANDAV (Amazon) - The Indian adaptation of the hit thriller series "Fauda" will return for a second season. (Variety.com, 9/14)
UNIVERSAL TELEVISION (Various) - The studio has likewise suspended its overall deals with Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video and Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions. (Deadline.com, 9/11)
WONDER YEARS, THE (ABC) - The Alphabet has canceled the reboot series after two seasons. (Deadline.com, 9/15)
|
|
|
 [may 2024]  |
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
[05/03/24 - 12:02 PM]
ABC Announces Summer 2024 Premiere Dates as the Network Leads the Season as No. 1 in Entertainment for the Fifth Consecutive Year
Highlights include: "Celebrity Family Feud" celebrates 100 episodes and its 10th anniversary, beginning Tuesday, July 9.
|
[05/03/24 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Renews Comedy Series "Night Court" for a Third Season
The second season, executive produced by Dan Rubin, Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch and John Larroquette, has reached 24 million total viewers across linear and digital platforms to date.
|
[05/03/24 - 10:29 AM]
TLC's Teen Pregnancy Series "Unexpected" Returns on Monday, June 3 at 9PM ET/PT
This season features three new couples and two returning that each have unique experiences and obstacles as young, expecting parents.
|
[05/03/24 - 09:56 AM]
New Season of "Gold Rush: Parker's Trail" Premieres on Discovery Channel on May 31
After becoming the biggest landowner in the Yukon, Parker no longer needs to focus on finding ground urgently, but his pioneering spirit remains and he has set his eyes on Brazil: the biggest gold frontier on earth and the center of a raging modern battle between government forces and miners.
|
[05/03/24 - 09:32 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals First Look at New Season of "Criminal Minds: Evolution," Premiering with Two Episodes on Thursday, June 6
The first two episodes will be available to stream at launch with subsequent new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.
|
[05/03/24 - 07:23 AM]
Video: "Raising Voices" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
When a 17-year-old reports a sexual assault at her high school, an investigation upends her life and tests her relationships.
|
[05/03/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Emily in Paris" Season 4 - Official Announcement - Netflix
Season 4 will be split into two 5-episode parts, with Part 1 premiering on August 15, followed by Part 2 on September 12.
|
[05/03/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Thank You, Next" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends.
|
[05/02/24 - 03:49 PM]
Captain Lee Rosbach Reveals Calm Waters Can Turn Deceptively Sinister with New Oxygen Series "Deadly Waters with Captain Lee," Premiering Saturday, June 1 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The series exposes the wicked intentions of those who thought committing crimes on the water would shield them from justice.
|
[05/02/24 - 03:45 PM]
"American Idol" Is the No. 1 Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 for Second Week of Live Coast-to-Coast Telecasts
The show reached season highs in week 2 of live, coast-to-coast telecasts in Total Viewers (5.31 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.64 rating) on Sunday night with its strongest numbers since last season's finale.
|
[05/02/24 - 02:11 PM]
Video: "Uncle Samsik" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Uncle Samsik introduces himself to Kim San as the one who can turn his world around - promising that he can make any dream a reality.
|
[05/02/24 - 12:45 PM]
CBS Announces Its 2024-2025 Primetime Schedule
New scripted series "Matlock," "Poppa's House," "NCIS: Origins" and "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" join 18 returning shows.
|
[05/02/24 - 12:05 PM]
Video: "Dinner Budget Showdown" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Hosts Sandra Lee and Jordan Andino challenge three home cooks to create a five-star meal on a two-star budget.
|
[05/02/24 - 11:09 AM]
Get Into the Mix This Summer with "Wayne Brady: The Family Remix," Premiering July 24 on Freeform and Next Day on Hulu
In "Wayne Brady: The Family Remix," Brady has turned the term "modern family" on its head.
|
[05/02/24 - 10:31 AM]
Disney's "Launchpad" Returns for a Third Season, Inviting Storytellers to Share Their Unique Perspectives
Started in 2021, Disney's Launchpad aims to build a more inclusive entertainment industry by fostering the next generation of storytellers.
|
|
|
|
