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[12/11/18 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 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!
BLACKSMITH (NBC, New!) - Jeff Wadlow has sold a small screen take on Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman's graphic novel to the Peacock. The project centers on Alex Malloy, "known in the intelligence community for building high-tech weapons for U.S. government agencies. When he discovers some of the files containing his weapon designs have fallen into the wrong hands, he sets off on a journey to recover the files before his weapons are used for harm." Michael Schreiber, Jon Shestack, Jeremy Stein, Bob Sobhani, Samantha Shear and Jason Netter will also executive produce for Studio71, Kickstart, and Universal Television. (Deadline.com)
DAN THE WEATHERMAN/MEAN JEAN (FOX) - The network has passed on both comedy pilots, which along with the now ABC-bound "Bless This Mess," were under consideration for midseason. Leah Remini starred in "Mean Jean," from Rob McElhenney and Rob Rosell, about a woman (Remini), her ex-husband (Rob Riggle) and her new wife (Kaitlin Olson) who work together to raise a family in middle America. And Thomas Lennon played the title role in "Dan the Weatherman," which was being reshot after some recasting. (Deadline.com)
DETROITERS (Comedy Central) - Sam Richardson revealed on social media the cable channel has passed on a third season for the series. 301,000 viewers (195,000 adults 18-49) tuned into the de facto finale on August 16 in Live+3 ratings. (@SamRichardson)
GOLIATH (Amazon) - The streaming service has commissioned a third season of the Billy Bob Thornton-led series, due in 2019. Additionally, Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, Beau Bridges, Griffin Dunne, Sherilyn Fenn and Shamier Anderson have signed on for the new season, in which "the unexpected death of an old friend leads Billy McBride (Thornton) to take a case in the drought-stricken Central Valley where he comes face-to-face with a new Goliath: a billionaire rancher (Quaid) and his sister (Brenneman)." (Deadline.com)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC) - Co-stars Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet and Sofia Vergara are reportedly close to new deals to return for an 11th season of at least 18 episodes. Preliminary conversations are underway with co-creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd as well as fellow cast members Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould and Rico Rodriguez to likewise be back. (Deadline.com)
NEW YORK UNDERCOVER (ABC) - The Alphabet has given the proposed reboot series a pilot production commitment. Specifics about the new incarnation however remain under wraps. (Deadline.com)
SUGAR AND TOYS (Fuse, New!) - Carl Jones and Brian Ash are set to team for the cable channel's first adult animation title, which "sends up toy commercials and PSAs, tackling a range of social issues and featuring bookended host segments with rapper and actor Kyle Harvey." This is Just a Test and 245 Enterprises are behind the half-hour with Aengus James and Colin King Miller also serving as executive producers; Harvey as a co-executive producer; and Lalo Alcaraz as a consulting producer. (Deadline.com)
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[10/16/25 - 12:58 PM]
Lifetime Announces Annual "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Movie Slate Kicking Off November 29th
Featured talent this year includes Brandy Norwood, Kane & Katelyn Brown, Loretta Devine, Debbi Morgan, Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton, James Lafferty, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Sy'Rai Smith, Nischelle Turner, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and others.
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[10/16/25 - 12:31 PM]
Video: "The Witcher" Season 4 - Character Trailer - Netflix
Scattered to fates unknown, Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri traverse the war-torn Continent and its countless enemies in the hope of finding each other again.
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[10/16/25 - 11:32 AM]
A+E Global Media and Rachael Ray's Free Food Studios Cook Up Expanded Programming Partnership with Over 100 New Episodes Ordered
The network has ordered 110 new episodes of Ray's programming, including new episodes of "Meals in Minutes," that will continue to focus on her approachable and comforting cooking style.
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[10/16/25 - 11:18 AM]
Video: "Don't Date Brandon" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Brandon seemed like the perfect boyfriend, but when Amber reaches out to his ex-wife Athena, the truth begins to unravel, revealing a disturbing history of lies, restraining orders, and a criminal past.
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[10/16/25 - 11:01 AM]
"Pop Culture Jeopardy!," from Sony Pictures Television, Returns for a Second Season on Netflix
"We couldn't be more thrilled to be partnering with the exemplary team at Netflix, to bring more episodes to our passionate and loyal viewers," said Suzanne Prete.
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[10/16/25 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Unwraps a Festive Holiday Lineup!
CBS celebrates the 2025 holiday season with an all-new lineup of joyful holiday programming!
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[10/16/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Marines" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The coming of age docuseries follows the members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), the US military's "force in readiness" in the Pacific.
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[10/16/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Tubi Debuts Trailer for New Horror Film "Glamping" a Killer Weekend Getaway Just in Time for Halloween
What begins as an influencer's dream cabin getaway with her friends soon unravels into a nightmare when a masked killer crashes the trip.
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[10/16/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Three-Part Documentary Series "Alex vs ARod" Debuts November 6
From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use.
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[10/16/25 - 09:22 AM]
Video: "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
The latest installment in the franchise premieres Monday, November 10.
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[10/16/25 - 09:02 AM]
Apple and NBCUniversal Introduce the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle
Customers in the U.S. can save over 30 percent by subscribing to the Apple TV and Peacock Premium bundle for $14.99 per month, or Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 per month, through either app or website.
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[10/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Squid Game: The Challenge" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Featuring new, unpredictable challenges and high-stakes games from the hit series, this reality competition brings the "Squid Game" phenomenon to life.
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[10/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins" - Official Trailer - Available on Disney+ October 24
After the events of "Frozen," Anna and Elsa want to start fresh in Arendelle, and make the castle feel a bit more comfortable.
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[10/16/25 - 08:33 AM]
"On Patrol: Live" on Reelz+ Streaming Service Now Available on Apple TV
The expanded availability for Reelz+ comes on the heels of the network celebrating its 300th episode of "On Patrol: Live."
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[10/16/25 - 08:31 AM]
Anderson Silva Faces Chris Weidman in the Ring for a Historic Trilogy Showdown on Most Valuable Promotions "Jake vs. Tank" on Friday, November 14 from Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Live Globally Only on Netflix
"Jake vs. Tank" is the culmination of four years of callouts and a brewing rivalry between Jake "El Gallo de Dorado" Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis.
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