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[09/18/18 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 18
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!
DANNY ISSUES (FOX, New!) - Michelle Nader and Morgan Murphy have landed a put pilot commitment from the network for a multi-camera comedy about "two flawed sisters who are reunited with their ne'er-do-well father after the loss of their mother, leading all three to realize that sometimes what they thought was the problem is actually the solution." Warner Bros. Television is behind the project, home to Nader's overall deal, with Danielle Stokdyk likewise executive producing. (Deadline.com)
DISENCHANTMENT (Netflix) - Staff writer Shion Takeuchi has signed a multi-year overall deal with the streaming platform, where she'll develop new series projects for the company. (Deadline.com)
HIGHER LOYALTY, A (New!) - CBS Television Studios has acquired the rights to former FBI director James Comey's memoir, subtitled "Truth, Lies, and Leadership," to adapt into a mini-series at CBS All Access, Showtime or CBS. Billy Ray of Home Run Productions will spearhead the script with Secret Hideout's Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin as well as The Story Factory's Shane Salerno likewise executive producing. (Deadline.com)
LOKI/SCARLET WITCH PROJECTS (Disney OTT, New!) - Tom Hiddleston's Loki and Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch are reportedly set to be the focus of respective six to eight episode series for the upcoming streaming service. No specifics were given about the projects beyond "the budgets are expected to be hefty rivaling those of a major studio productions." Marvel Studios will produce with Kevin Feige "expected to take a hands-on role in their development." (Variety.com)
ONE DAY AT A TIME (Netflix) - Joe Manganiello will drop by the new season as the brother of Edward Quinn's character Max. (TVLine.com)
RICHARD LOVELY (FOX, New!) - Writer Billy Finnegan and director Kat Coiro have likewise scored a put pilot commitment from the network for a single-camera comedy about the titular character, "a best-selling children's book author... who hates children. After a series of unfortunate public events - and a little advice from his fictional alter ego - he's forced to foster a little boy named Georgie to save his career. But Georgie might end up saving his life." 20th Century Fox Television is behind the project with said duo executive producing. (Deadline.com)
WHAT/IF (Netflix) - Dave Annable and Louis Herthum have been cast in the Renée Zellweger-led drama, which explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Annable play Dr. Ian Harris while Herthum will play Foster, "Anne's (Zellweger) imposing driver and right hand man." Additionally, Phillip Noyce will helm the debut installment. (Deadline.com)
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[12/13/18 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Signs Exclusive Two-Year Deal with Writer and Producer Heather Zuhlke
Under the pact, Zuhlke will develop new projects exclusively for the network and join the writing staff of the drama series "The Continental" from Starz and Lionsgate as co-executive producer.
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[12/13/18 - 10:02 AM]
When Trouble Is On the Way, One Little Girl Will Save the Day in "Abby Hatcher," Nickelodeon's Brand-New Animated Preschool Series Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 10 A.M. (ET/PT)
The series tells the story of a little girl with a big heart who helps her friends, the amazing and quirky Fuzzly creatures, fix their mishaps, learn from their mistakes and negotiate their emotions.
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[12/13/18 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Films' "O.G." Debuts Feb. 23; Documentary "It's a Hard Truth Ain't It" Debuts Feb. 25
Filmed in Indiana's Pendleton Correctional Facility, an active maximum-security prison, "O.G." follows Louis (Jeffrey Wright), once the head of a prominent prison gang, in the final weeks of his 24-year sentence.
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[12/13/18 - 09:50 AM]
Discovery Channel's Hit Motor Series "Garage Rehab" Returns Tuesday, January 8
Richard Rawlings has built an empire as the owner of Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, TX, and last year he set out on a new venture - investing in the transformation of struggling garages across America.
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[12/13/18 - 09:41 AM]
Video: FXX First Look for "You're the Worst"
The most beautiful and f'd up love story is coming to a close.
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[12/13/18 - 09:02 AM]
"Tigtone" Premieres January 13th on Adult Swim
"Tigtone" is the saga of a quest-addicted hero (Tigtone) who slashes his way through a satirical fantasy universe with melodramatic ferocity and a complete disregard for the collateral damage he inflicts along the way.
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[12/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "One Day at a Time" Season 3 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The Alvarez family is back February 8, only on Netflix.
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[12/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
FOX and iHeartMedia Announce the Return of the iHeartRadio Music Awards Thursday, March 14, Live on FOX
The event will once again broadcast live simultaneously on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live streaming radio service.
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[12/13/18 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Star Trek: Discovery" Unveils Season Two Official Trailer and Key Art
CBS All Access also announced the second season will be extended to 14 episodes, from the previously announced 13.
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[12/13/18 - 08:45 AM]
CBS Television Stations and CBS Interactive Launch CBSN New York
CBSN New York is now available through CBSN on CBSNews.com and, beginning tonight, on the CBS News apps for mobile and connected TV devices.
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[12/13/18 - 08:40 AM]
Fun, Family and Furry Animal Friends Are All Part of the Adventure When You're "Hanging with the Hendersons"
It's all in the family with the Hendersons at Colorado's Fox Hollow Animal Hospital, where an endearing family of vets has the treating and caring for animals in their DNA.
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[12/13/18 - 08:21 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins Tight Race with "Survivor"
The Eye takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.
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[12/13/18 - 08:08 AM]
"Jersey Shore Family Vacation" Renewed for Season 3 on MTV
In tonight's finale episode titled, the roommates take a stand against cancer by hosting a charity event in honor of Deena's father as only the Jersey Shore cast can.
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[12/13/18 - 07:01 AM]
"Narcos: Mexico" Brings Back Diego Luna and Adds Scoot McNairy for Season 2
The latest installment is currently in production in Mexico City.
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[12/13/18 - 07:00 AM]
Music Superstar Christina Aguilera to Headline "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019" Live from Times Square
Aguilera last performed on the show in 2007, and this year she will be joined by Bastille, Dan + Shay and New Kids On The Block in the hours leading up to the 2019 countdown.
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