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[04/05/18 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 5
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!
BOYS, THE (Amazon) - Karl Urban is set to topline the comic book-turned-drama series as Billy Butcher: "Mysterious, brutal and with a personal but secret agenda, Billy Butcher approaches Hughie (co-lead Jack Quaid), claiming to be a shadowy government operative. Butcher capitalizes on Hughie's rage over his girlfriend Robin's accidental death at the hands of superhero A-Train (Jesse T. Usher) and enlists Hughie as part of his plan to bring down the Superhero franchise." (Deadline.com)
CHICAGO PD (NBC) - Executive producer Rick Eid has signed a new two-year overall deal with Universal TV. The pact will cover his duties as showrunner on the veteran drama as well as presumably any future development. (Deadline.com)
FIRST WIVES CLUB (Paramount) - Tracy Oliver's small screen take on the 1996 film has been ordered to pilot by the cable channel. The series, like the film, will be based on New York City. It will follow a group of women who band together after their marriages fall apart, and who find strength in their sisterhood - and of course a little revenge. Sibling network TV Land previously took a stab at the project in 2016 with Alyson Hannigan, Megan Hilty and Vanessa Lachey in the lead roles. (Deadline.com)
FORTE (FOX, New!) - Justin Lo is developing a domestic take on Andrés Gelós's Fox International Channels' drama "Cumbia Ninja," "set in mystical Miami where magical beings have lived secretly among humans for decades. Two rival nightclubs set the stage for this Latin soap that will explore our fractured American society through tales of unrequited love, the perils of greed and, above all, the power of música." Propagate's Ben Silverman and Sean Canino as well as Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter are also on board to executive produce for 20th Century Fox TV and FX International. (Deadline.com)
HIDDEN FIGURES (NGC, New!) - Chernin Entertainment is looking to bring Margot Lee Shetterly's book-turned-film, "which told the true story of the black female mathematicians who were instrumental in the early days of the American space program," to the small screen at the cable channel. The company's Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping will executive produce the potential hour. No writing auspices were given. (Variety.com)
HIGH FIDELITY (Disney OTT, New!) - Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka have set up a gender-swapped take on the 2000 feature film, about "a record store owner - a female take on the character played in the movie by John Cusack - talking straight to the camera as she chronicles past relationships." ABC Signature is behind the project with Midnight Radio's Jeff Pinkner, Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg - the latter of which co-wrote the feature - also serving as executive producers. (Deadline.com)
UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT (Netflix) - Busy Philipps will drop by the upcoming fourth season in a yet-to-be-revealed role. (TVLine.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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