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[05/17/18 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 17 - Upfront Notes & More
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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ARROW/DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW/THE FLASH/SUPERGIRL (The CW) - The netlet indicated during its upfront presentation this December's crossover event will involve the introduction of Batwoman as well as the city of Gotham to the "Arrowverse."
CATFISH: THE TV SHOW (MTV) - The cable channel has temporarily halted production on the series following "sexual misconduct allegations against its host Nev Schulman." Schulman has denied the allegations, saying "I have always been transparent about my life and would always take responsibility for my actions - but these claims are false." (Deadline.com)
HUNT, THE (Amazon, New!) - Oscar-winner Jordan Peele has sold a new 10-episode drama to Amazon Studios which "follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they're known, have discovered that hundreds of high ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S. The eclectic team of Hunters will set out on a bloody quest to bring the Nazis to justice and thwart their new genocidal plans." David Weil penned the hour on spec and will executive produce alongside Monkeypaw Productions' Peele and Win Rosenfeld as well as Sonar Entertainment's Tom Lesinski and Jenna Santoianni. (Deadline.com)
LA'S FINEST (NBC) - Charter Communications is reportedly in preliminary talks to pick up the Gabrielle Union/Jessica Alba-led pilot, which was passed on last week by NBC. The news would mark the first original output from the company, the second-largest cable operator in the United States. (Deadline.com)
NARCOS (Netflix) - Tenoch Huerta, Joaquin Cosio, Teresa Ruiz and Alyssa Diaz will join the previously announced Diego Luna and Michael Pena on the show's fourth season, due this fall. No details about their roles were given. Additionally, Jose Maria Yazpik will reprise his role of Amado Carrillo Fuentes. (Variety.com)
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (CBS) - Executive producer Brad Kern is stepping down from the series as showrunner. Christopher Silber will assume said duties going forward. Kern, who will still serve as a consultant on the series, was the focus of two human resources investigations by CBS Television Studios during his tenure and received "six months of sensitivity training/counseling." (Deadline.com)
SEX EDUCATION (Netflix) - Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield have scored the lead roles on the upcoming drama, about Otis Thompson (Butterfield) - a socially awkward high school virgin who lives with his mother (Anderson), a sex therapist. Also starring are Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindells and Kedar Williams-Stirling in unspecified roles. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED MARADONA PROJECT (Amazon, New!) - BTF Media has set up a high-end documentary series at the streaming service about soccer player Maradona, "one of the most gifted and controversial players of all time." The project, which will be co-produced with Dhana Media and Raze, "will look at the Argentinean's early life and his prolific career, spanning from the Latin American country through Spain and Italy and will chronicle his key role in leading his national team to win the '86 Mexico World Cup." BTF Media's Francisco Cordero and Ricardo Coeto will presumably executive produce. (Deadline.com)
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[08/21/18 - 10:46 AM]
"Norm Macdonald Has a Show"... and a Premiere Date! Series Debuts September 14 on Netflix
The premiere season of the talk series welcomes Drew Barrymore, David Spade, Judge Judy, David Letterman, Jane Fonda, Chevy Chase, M. Night Shyamalan, Michael Keaton, Billy Joe Shaver and Lorne Michaels.
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[08/21/18 - 09:45 AM]
HGTV Orders a Second Season of "Hidden Potential" After Breakout Freshman Performance
The series, which attracted more than 13 million viewers during its freshman run, stars builder and designer Jasmine Roth as she enlivens generic suburban SoCal houses with creative floorplans, fun enhancements and personalized renovations
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[08/21/18 - 09:33 AM]
Video: "The Comedy Lineup: Stand-up Special" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Check out JR De Guzman, Emma Willmann, Matteo Lane, Janelle James, Max Silvestri, Kate Willett, Josh Johnson and Aisling Bea beginning August 31.
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[08/21/18 - 09:04 AM]
AMC Announces Le Carre Spy Thriller "The Little Drummer Girl" Premiering on November 19, 20 and 21 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
The six-part miniseries stars Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Shannon and Florence Pugh.
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[08/21/18 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "Bachelor in Paradise"
The Alphabet's summer entry leads the evening among adults 18-49.
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[08/21/18 - 08:04 AM]
Video: "Hold the Dark" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A gripping psychological thriller unfolds in the treacherous Alaskan wilderness when a retired wolf expert is summoned to investigate a child's disappearance.
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[08/21/18 - 08:04 AM]
Amazon Game Studios Announces "The Grand Tour Game"
New episodes will be added weekly during Season 3 of the show, capturing cars, locations, and surprises from each week's episode.
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[08/21/18 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Ingobernable: Season 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Kate del Castillo-led drama returns September 14 on the streaming service.
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[08/21/18 - 06:58 AM]
Video: "Cable Girls: Season 3" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season will premiere on September 7 via the streaming service.
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[08/21/18 - 06:03 AM]
"American Vandal" Season 2 Launches Friday, September 14 on Netflix
The new season stars Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, Travis Tope, Taylor Dearden, Melvin Gregg and DeRon Horton.
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[08/20/18 - 10:47 PM]
Netflix Announces "Larva Island"
The "Larva" animation series has gained popularity internationally and will be the first Korean Netflix original animation.
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[08/20/18 - 07:43 PM]
MTV Greenlights "The Hills: New Beginnings" with Original Cast Members - New Docuseries to Premiere in 2019
The series will reunite original cast members, alongside their children and friends, and follow their personal and professional lives while living in Los Angeles.
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[08/20/18 - 02:53 PM]
"Scaled" Premieres Friday, August 24th at 9pm ET/PT on Animal Planet
Welcome to Cornel's World, where an animated group of reptile aficionados work together with owners to strip away the ordinary walls of their pet's terrarium and transform them into custom-made masterpieces that cater to their reptile's unique needs and personality.
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[08/20/18 - 02:23 PM]
Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" Ranks as Cable's No. 1 Series Telecast in August with Tweens 9-14
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Monday, August 13.
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[08/20/18 - 01:33 PM]
VH1 Continues Its Wednesday Night Dominance with the Return of "Black Ink Crew" Wednesday, September 19th at 9PM ET/PT
After six years of inking their place in the New York tattoo scene, this season follows the crew as they set their sights on the future to grow their empires and families.
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