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[08/08/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 8
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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13 REASONS WHY (Netflix) - The series has cast seven new roles for its sophomore run: Bryce Cast as Cyrus, "an edgy, cynical mischief maker who serves as an unexpected champion of the downtrodden"; Chelsea Alden as Mackenzie, "Cyrus's sister, an artsy, witty girl who isn't afraid to speak her mind"; Allison Miller as Sonya, "a smart and ambitious young litigator"; Samantha Logan as Nina, "a well-respected track star at Liberty High School"; Anne Winters as Chloe, "a popular new head cheerleader"; Kelli O'Hara as Jackie, "an advocate for victims of bullying"; and Ben Lawson as Rick, "a beloved baseball coach at Liberty High School." (Buzzfeed.com)
24 (FOX) - The network has "started preliminary discussions" with executive producers Howard Gordon, Brian Grazer and Joel Surnow about a new incarnation of the franchise. It's understood there are two ideas being considered: "one that originated from Surnow, who would write, and one that Gordon is working on with other writers." Neither however, will "have the signature CTU setting." (Deadline.com)
BULL (CBS) - Minka Kelly and Brad Garrett will both guest on the upcoming season as Kara Clayton, "the much younger wife of media baron Marcus Clayton (Ronald Guttman), who kills her husband after he stabs her multiple times"; and "a legendary attorney who Bull calls up to defend him for the trial," respectively. (EW.com, TVGuide.com)
CYANIDE & HAPPINESS SHOW, THE/HARMONQUEST/HIDDEN AMERICA WITH JONAH RAY/MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER AND ME (Seeso) - Four of the streaming service's original series are heading to Otter Media/Ellation's VRV streaming service. The deal includes the yet-to-be-released second season of "HarmonQuest," which was originally scheduled to debut last month. Said developments are tied to the expected shuttering of Sesso later this year. (Decider.com)
GIFTED, THE (FOX) - Elena Satine will guest on the show's second episode as Dreamer, "a mutant with the ability to add or subtract memories." (TVLine.com)
GOLDBERGS, THE (ABC) - Sam Lerner's Geoff Schwartz has been promoted to series regular for the fifth season. (Deadline.com)
GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC) - Italian actress Stefania Spampinato has been tapped for an arc on the series as the sister of Giacomo Gianniotti's Andrew DeLuca, who takes "up residence as a new doc at Grey Sloan, which becomes a bit of a nightmare situation of Andrew." (EW.com)
JUDGE JUDY (Syndication) - CBS Television Distribution has acquired the rights to over 5,200 hours of the Judith Sheindlin-led mainstay. As part of the pact, the series has been renewed through the through 2020-21 season, its 25th. (Deadline.com)
KING OF THE HILL (FOX) - The network has had "a very preliminary conversation" with co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels about a potential revival of the former animated staple. (Deadline.com)
LAW & ORDER: SVU (NBC) - Philip Winchester will reprise his "Chicago Justice" character Peter Stone during the show's upcoming 19th season. He'll now be an ADA in New York City. (Deadline.com)
LETHAL WEAPON (FOX) - Rex Linn has been cast as the father of Martin Riggs, "appearing across multiple episodes in Texas flashbacks alongside a tweenage Martin." (TVLine.com)
PASSAGE, THE (FOX) - The network's small screen take on Justin Cronin's fantasy book trilogy is now being redeveloped for 2018-19 season consideration. To that end, the project - which shot a pilot off-cycle with an eye towards a midseason order - is opening a writers' room and may undergo reshoots. (Deadline.com)
WAYWARD PINES (FOX) - A third installment of the M. Night Shyamalan series still remains under consideration by the network. (Deadline.com)
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[09/30/26 - 01:07 PM]
Chairman and CEO David Ellison Announces Ynon Kreiz Co-CEO of the Anticipated Combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery at Closing to Help Build the Next-Generation Global Media Company
Upon closing, Ellison will remain Chairman and CEO of the newly combined company, and Kreiz will serve as Co-CEO and join the Board of Directors.
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[09/30/26 - 01:00 PM]
Historic "Big Brother" Season Hits 14.8 Billion Minutes Viewed, Up +9% from Last Year
The summer staple also saw year-over-year audience growth, averaging 5.1 million viewers in seven-day multiplatform viewing, up +8% from last summer, while ranking as the summer's most social program across all television programs (excluding sports).
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[09/30/26 - 12:50 PM]
ABC's Tuesday Night Kicks Off Strong as "Dancing with the Stars" and Sophomore Drama "R.J. Decker" Each Score 10 Million Total Audience
Sophomore drama "R.J. Decker" earned a total cross-platform audience of 9.61 million, based on viewing over seven days across Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and linear encores.
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[09/30/26 - 12:03 PM]
Video: "Abbott Elementary" - Season 6 Official Trailer
Welcome back, Abbott Elementarians!
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[09/30/26 - 11:11 AM]
"Future Housewives," A Series Starring Aariana Madix, Is Now in Development at Peacock
Meet your future favorite!
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[09/30/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Wraps on Final Season - Netflix
Season 4 arrives in 2027 on Netflix.
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[09/30/26 - 11:01 AM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of September 21
"Neagley," "Reacher," "Sterling Point," "Off Campus," and "El Juicio" led all original series worldwide.
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[09/30/26 - 11:00 AM]
E! Announces "The Greatest Year in Pop Culture" Streaming on Fandango and E! Digital Platforms on Monday, October 5
Through archival E! footage and articles, era-defining music, nostalgic film and TV clips, and firsthand accounts from the people who lived it, the series connects the dots between pop culture then and now.
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[09/30/26 - 10:00 AM]
Bravo Unveils Full Lineup for Bravo Fan Fest Charleston on Saturday, Oct. 24
The fun doesn't stop there as "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" will tape four star-studded shows from Charleston to air on Bravo and stream next day on Peacock.
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[09/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Katseye: Wild Hearts" Trailer & Key Art Debut
The documentary film premieres on Hulu and Disney+ October 16.
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[09/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Zuckerberg: Facebook and the Cost of Connection" Now Streaming on the CNN App
The documentary special will stream at CNN.com/Watch and on the CNN app starting today, Wednesday, September 30 and will air Sunday, October 4 at 9pm ET on CNN.
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[09/30/26 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils Cast for Chilean Original Series "La Senora"
Amparo Noguera, Daniel Alcaíno, Carmen Gloria Bresky and Nicolás Brown star in the legal crime thriller that explores bitterness, revenge and wickedness.
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[09/30/26 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces Three Unscripted Series Orders
The offerings include an updated edition of "Undercover Boss" hosted by Drew Carey and two new series: "Stacks of Cash," hosted by Mike O'Malley, and "24 Hour Millionaire" (wt) from the executive producers of "Big Brother."
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[09/30/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Premiere Date & First Look for Seth MacFarlane's "Ted: The Animated Series"
MacFarlane joins stars Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Jessica Barth in the series, due on December 17.
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[09/30/26 - 08:10 AM]
HBO Max Announces New Drama Series in Development in Spain, Created by Goya Award Winners Fran Araujo and Eduard Sola
The project is inspired by the story of Tor, a remote mountain community where tragic events took place that remain unsolved to this day.
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