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[05/17/13 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 17
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!
PEDRO & MARIA (ABC, New!) - The America Ferrera-produced import of the telenovela - a modern day "Romeo & Juliet" where "he is a second generation Dominican from the mean streets of Washington Heights and she is a Puerto Rican whose parents made millions as real estate developers" - has found a new home at the Alphabet where it is being eyed as a limited series. Said effort was originally developed by MTV in 2010 where audience members would have had the ability to vote and decide on the direction the characters and story lines will take. Ben Silverman also serves as an executive producer alongside Take Fountain's Ferrera via his Electus banner. Quiara Alegria Hudes ("In the Heights") was previously attached to pen the script. (THR.com)
UNTITLED RAY WILLIAM JOHNSON PROJECT (FX, New!) - YouTube sensation Ray William Johnson - best known "Equals Three," in which he offers snarky commentary on viral videos - is developing a new comedy at the cable channel. Said effort is being penned by Mike Gagerman and Andrew Waller with Johnson receiving a co-creator credit. No specifics were given about the project, which will also be executive produced by Dave Becky and Troy Zien of 3 Arts Entertainment. (THR.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Amazon reportedly has given series pickups to its comedy pilots "Alpha House" and "Betas" (Deadline.com); "Mike & Molly" creator Mark Roberts is stepping down as showrunner of the CBS comedy to focus on other projects (Deadline.com); and Cristin Milioti, fresh off being revealed as the title character on "How I Met Your Mother," will be a series regular next season (TVLine.com).
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[11/10/25 - 12:00 PM]
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis Return as Roku Originals Orders Fourth Season of "Honest Renovations" After Strong Season Three Performance
Additionally, Roku has greenlit a third installment of "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover," set to premiere during the 2026 holiday season.
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[11/10/25 - 11:32 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Series "The Pitt" to Debut on TNT Monday, December 1 at 9PM ET/PT
As part of a special programming event, three back-to-back episodes will air weekly on Mondays through December 29 on TNT.
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[11/10/25 - 10:31 AM]
"A Different World" Sequel Series Heads Back to Hillman College
Free-spirited freshman Deborah Wayne, daughter of Dwayne and Whitley, is setting out to build her own legacy alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
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[11/10/25 - 10:01 AM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Wraps Production on Third and Final Season
Netflix adds that Season 2 news is "coming very soon."
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[11/10/25 - 09:30 AM]
Starz Announces March 6, 2026, Premiere Date and Unveils Dramatic New Key Art for the Eighth and Final Season of the Timeless Romance "Outlander"
In the final chapter of "Outlander," a heart-wrenching journey lies ahead for Claire and Jamie's enduring love story.
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[11/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Merchants of Joy" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Meet the Merchants of Joy, a new documentary premiering at DOC NYC next month and coming to Prime Video December 1.
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[11/10/25 - 09:00 AM]
Grab Your Remote and Rally Your Bravo Besties - BravoCon Begins Streaming on Peacock Nov. 14
Viewers can stream the Bravoverse Live Stage in real time and revisit panels on-demand, while every Gold and Glam Stage panel will be available next day at 12 p.m. ET - bringing the Vegas excitement straight to living rooms nationwide.
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[11/10/25 - 08:31 AM]
"With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" - Date Announcement & Key Art Debut
This December, join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration. Together, friends and family deck the halls, create holiday feasts, craft heartfelt gifts, and share lots of laughs - with simple how-tos to follow at home.
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[11/10/25 - 08:06 AM]
Video: "The Gold" Season 2 Preview
Season two also welcomes new faces, including Tom Hughes, Stefanie Martini, Thomas Coombes, and Tamsin Topolski.
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[11/10/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Missing: Dead or Alive?" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
A young woman disappears in the dead of night. A man vanishes without his vital possessions. Police tackle new cases in this chilling true-crime series.
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[11/10/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original "Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right"
The latest special in the Hularious stand-up slate premieres Friday, November 21 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US, and on Disney+ internationally.
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[11/10/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for Sports Docuseries "Here Come the Irish" as New Season Premieres on Monday, Dec. 8
"Here Come the Irish" documents the legendary football team through their grit, determination and brotherhood along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with those closest to the program.
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[11/10/25 - 06:40 AM]
Full Rosters Announced for "Optum Golf Channel Games" - Live Primetime Competition Featuring Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler on Golf Channel and USA Network December 17
Team Rory will include Shane Lowry, Luke Donald, and Haotong Li; and Team Scottie will feature Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, and Luke Clanton.
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[11/10/25 - 06:15 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" Marks Historic First as Chicago Hosts Live Central Time Countdown
Joining New York City's Times Square live East Coast Time zone countdown and the only broadcast Spanish language live Atlantic Time zone countdown from Puerto Rico, Chicago will bring the city's energy and New Year's festivities directly into homes across the nation.
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[11/10/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Owning Manhattan" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Ryan Serhant aims to break into the posh uptown housing market, but will team rivalries, egos, gossip and betrayals stand in the way of success?
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