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[07/11/18 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 11
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!
25 WORDS OR LESS (Syndication, New!) - Meredith Vieira is set to host a new syndicated game show that is getting a three-week summer trial run beginning August 6 on Fox-owned stations in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Charlotte. The series "pits two teams comprised of celebrities and civilians against each other in a fast-paced word game with a top prize of $10,000." Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Mary McCormack, Michael Morris, Bruce Sterten and John Quinn are the executive producers. (Deadline.com)
BLINDSPOT (NBC) - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio has booked the top-secret recurring role of Madeline Burke in the show's fourth season. (TVLine.com)
CONFESS (AMC, New!) - Actor/writer Julie Delpy is looking to import the Israeli web series - which explores "the current hook up culture and how digital media is changing people's private lives" - at the cable channel. Jake Witzenfeld and Moshe Rosenthal, the creators of the original series, will also executive produce. (Variety.com)
JUICY STORIES (E!) - Madison Lawlor and Mia Serafino are set to star in the drama pilot, about the lives of Juicy Couture founders Pamela Skaist-Levy (Lawlor) and Gela Nash-Taylor (Serafino). Also cast in the project are Tanner Stine as Drew, "Gela's sexy, charismatic, actor/musician husband"; Shane Coffey as Jeff, "Pam's husband - a talented indie movie director who is smart, funny, and his wife's greatest champion"; Rachel Axelrod as Sheila, "the ballsy, brash and brilliant New York sales rep for Juicy"; Anne Bedian as Hafiza, "the mysterious and highly skilled pattern cutter for Juicy"; Marisela Zumbado as Juana, "the hardworking, no frills Juicy Warehouse Manager"; Jenn An as Patti, "a young woman with rock and roll style, who is Juicy's first designer"; and Jade Payton as Lucy, "an outgoing young woman who becomes Juicy's fearless brand ambassador." (Deadline.com)
POWER (Starz) - Gary Lennon set to become co-showrunner on the series' sixth season as part of a new overall deal with the pay channel. He'll serve alongside creator Courtney Kemp. (Deadline.com)
SMILF (Showtime) - Creator/star Frankie Shaw has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Signature Studios, the company behind said series. The pact covers her duties on the project as well as any future development. (Deadline.com)
TELL ME A STORY (CBSAA) - Zabryna Guevara and Dorian Missick are the latest bound for the upcoming psychological thriller. She'll play Renee Garcia, "a measured detective who operates by the book. While tough and unrelenting, she is not without empathy. She's the type of detective who trusts her instincts but knows hard evidence is paramount - exactly the type of cop you would want on a case." And he's set as Sam, "the ringleader of a group of criminals who is steadfast in his unlawful ways. Calculating, intense and undeterred, Sam has managed to fly under the radar and will go to any length to keep it that way." (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED ANISTON & WITHERSPOON PROJECT (Apple) - Emmy-winner Mimi Leder has signed onto the Reese Witherspoon/Jennifer Aniston-led series as an executive producer/director. (Deadline.com)
WHEN CALLS THE HEART (Hallmark) - Chris McNally and Kevin McGarry have both been tapped for the show's upcoming sixth season as Lucas Bouchard, "a charming gambler and saloon owner who is hiding more than a card up his sleeve"; and Nathan Grant, "the epitome of the strong, silent type and takes all his responsibilities to heart as the new Mountie in town," respectively. (Deadline.com)
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[09/17/25 - 03:15 PM]
Nexstar ABC Affiliates to Preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Indefinitely Beginning Tonight
The company's owned and partner television stations affiliated with the ABC Television Network will preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for the foreseeable future beginning with tonight's show.
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[09/17/25 - 03:14 PM]
Buccaneers at Texans Delivers 17.4 Million Viewers, ESPN's Most-Watched "MNF" Week 2 Game Since 2008
Additionally, the Buccaneers-Texans is ESPN's most-watched individual game on weeks with multiple "MNF" games, whether a true doubleheader or two games with staggered start times.
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[09/17/25 - 02:14 PM]
Apple TV+ Lands "The Off Weeks," New Drama Starring and Executive Produced by Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain
When divorce throws writing professor Gus Adler's life into chaos, he struggles to hold things together during "on weeks" when he has custody of his kids.
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[09/17/25 - 12:21 PM]
Prime Video Announces Franchise Expansion with Greenlight of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Movie
While story details are still under wraps, the surprise news was announced this evening at the series' finale red carpet celebration in Paris, France.
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[09/17/25 - 12:01 PM]
Most Valuable Promotions Moves Blockbuster Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis Event to Miami, Florida's Kaseya Center on Friday, November 14, Live Globally Only on Netflix
The blockbuster event, Jake vs. Tank, pits boxing's most-watched disruptor against one of the sport's most feared punchers in a collision that has been four years in the making.
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[09/17/25 - 12:01 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - October 2025
Upcoming premieres include: "Fate" (October 8), "Murdaugh: Death in the Family" (October 15), and "LEGO Frozen: Operations Puffins" (October 24).
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[09/17/25 - 12:01 PM]
"Camp Rock 3" Officially Greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel
Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas will return to their iconic roles.
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[09/17/25 - 12:00 PM]
"The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make a Deal" Kick Off New Seasons Beginning Monday, Sept. 22 with Special Episodes
The former returns for its landmark 54th season and will introduce a new pricing game in partnership with BetMGM, "The Lion's Share."
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[09/17/25 - 10:26 AM]
USA Network Serves Up "Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman," Premiering Friday, October 24 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
The travel series follows WWE legend Braun Strowman as he swaps body slams for bite-sized adventures at some of America's favorite local eateries.
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[09/17/25 - 10:23 AM]
"Unaccustomed Earth" Adds Justin Bartha, Jayant Kripalani, Parveen Kaur, Swayam Bhatia and Palomi Ghosh to Cast
They join the previously announced Freida Pinto, Siddharth, Sarayu Blue, Indraneil Sengupta, Adi Roy, and Iyla Sundarsingh Mckaig.
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[09/17/25 - 10:13 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - "Abbott Elementary" Returns October 1 on ABC and Stream on Hulu
Watch the season premiere Wednesday, October 1 at 8:30/7:30c on ABC and stream on Hulu.
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[09/17/25 - 10:01 AM]
Award-Winning Artist and Horror Aficionado Janelle Monae Returns as "HalloQueen" for AMC Networks' "FearFest" Programming Event Celebrating Horror and Genre
The long-running, annual horror and genre programming event featuring over 650 hours of iconic horror films franchises, new series, specials and more, across linear and streaming.
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[09/17/25 - 10:00 AM]
Mario Lopez Set to Host the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Exclusive Collaboration with "Access Hollywood"
The event will be streamed live at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app on Friday, October 17.
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[09/17/25 - 09:56 AM]
"South Park" to Continue on Wednesday, September 24th at 10PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
Regarding tonight's previously scheduled episode: "Apparently when you do everything at the last minute sometimes you don't get it done," said Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
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[09/17/25 - 09:07 AM]
The CW Gives Classic TV Fans the Chance to Step Back in Time with "TV We Love"
The nostalgic series celebrates eight of America's most iconic television shows and the indelible mark they left on popular culture.
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