 |
 |
[12/13/18 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 13
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
|
|
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!
BULL (CBS) - CBS Corporation paid $9.5 million to actress Eliza Dushku as part of a settlement involving sexual harassment allegations against co-star Michael Weatherly. "In front of the cast and crew, Mr. Weatherly remarked on her appearance, and made a rape joke and a comment about a threesome," the report reads. "Shortly after Ms. Dushku confronted the star about his behavior, she was written off the show. She believed her time on "Bull" came to a sudden end as a result of retaliation." Statements from CBS and Weatherly confirming said development are included in the report. (NYTimes.com)
CONNERS, THE (ABC) - The Alphabet is reportedly in preliminary talks with co-stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert and Lecy Goranson to return for a second season of the series. (TVLine.com)
FAMILY PICTURES (Lifetime) - Justina Machado, Elisabeth Röhm and Matt Passmore have been cast in the network's adaptation of the Jane Green novel, about Sylvie (Machado) and Maggie (Röhm), two strangers living on opposite coasts, leading very similar lives with husbands that travel for work too much and daughters about to leave the nest. But when their daughters befriend each other on college tour, they soon discover a shocking secret that threatens to tear both families apart. Passmore's role was not specified. Manu Boyer is directing from a script by Ilene Rosenzweig with Green, Kim Raver, Manu Boyer, Dave Fleming and Shane Salerno as executive producers. (Deadline.com)
GANGS OF LONDON (Cinemax) - Valene Kane is the latest addition to the crime drama as Jacqueline Robinson, daughter to Michelle Fairley's and Joe Cole's characters. (Deadline.com)
GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC) - Jennifer Grey has been tapped to recur on the series in a yet-to-be-revealed role. (TVLine.com)
HUNT, THE (Amazon) - Logan Lerman is in talks to topline the drama series, which follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City. He would play Jonah Heidelbaum, "who, when his grandmother is slain by a mysterious intruder in their apartment, sets out to track the culprit - only to find himself swept up in the mysterious organization known as The Hunt, a group of justice-seeking individuals dedicated to rooting out the Nazi murderers living in the U.S. under assumed identities." (Deadline.com)
MIXTAPE (Netflix) - Paul James has joined the cast of the series, a romantic musical drama that looks at the love stories connecting a diverse, disparate group of people in contemporary Los Angeles through the music that lives inside their hearts and minds. He'll take over the role of Sam, played by Raul Castillo in the original FOX pilot. (Deadline.com)
MY GLORY WAS I HAD SUCH FRIENDS (Apple, New!) - "Alias" alums Jennifer Garner and J.J. Abrams are set to re-team for a limited series based on Amy Silverstein's memoir of the same name, which "follows an extraordinary group of women who supported Silverstein as she waited for a second life-saving heart transplant." Karen Croner (The Tribes of Palos Verdes) is penning the hour, which has been ordered directly to series, for the Warner Bros. Television-based Bad Robot Productions with Ben Stephenson likewise executive producing alongside said group. (Deadline.com)
STARGIRL (DC Universe) - Lou Ferrigno, Jr. and Brian Stapf are both bound for the upcoming series as Rex Tyler (a.k.a. Hourman) and Ted Grant (a.k.a Wildcat), respectively. (TVInsider.com, TVLine.com)
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD (Lifetime) - Erika Christensen, Antonio Cupo, Andy Favreau and Carmel Amit have likewise scored roles on the cable channel's small screen take on the Jane Green novel, which centers on Alice (Christensen) who still can't believe her high school crush, the dashing, wealthy and successful Joe Chambers (Cupo), would choose to marry her and willingly allows him to mold her into his ideal socialite wife. Despite Alice's best efforts to be the woman of Joe's dreams, he can't help but be unfaithful to her. When Joe's indiscretions impact his career, Alice's life is further turned upside down. Alice unexpectedly finds herself falling for her best friend Emily's (Amit) boyfriend Harry (Favreau) and begins to wonder if her fairy tale ending could exist after all. Monika Mitchell directs from a script by Jennifer Maisel with Green, Kim Raver, Manu Boyer, Dave Fleming and Shane Salerno as executive producers. (Deadline.com)
|
|
|
 [december 2018]  |
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| | | | | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
[02/18/26 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for "The Faithful: Women of the Bible" Premiering March 22 on FOX
The highly anticipated biblical event series stars Minnie Driver, Natacha Karam, and Jeffrey Donovan.
|
[02/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare" Debuts March 10
The film reconstructs the nine harrowing days following the disaster in forensic, real-time detail, from the control-room engineers fighting to prevent a total meltdown, to the political leaders confronting the unthinkable, to ordinary citizens caught in the fallout.
|
[02/18/26 - 09:17 AM]
Great American Media Launches, "40 Days of Scripture & Film," A Lenten Journey Featuring Acclaimed Faith-Based Films, Including "God's Not Dead," "The Blind," "Someone Like You," and "Just in Time"
Other highlights include the mid-winter finale of "Crossroad Springs"; the original movie "Blessings in Disguise"; and an all new season of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield."
|
[02/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed" Teaser - Netflix Family
Follow Sophia and her friends as they embark on a glimmering quest to unlock Unicorn Island's mysteries and banish Grimoria - and Ravenzella - for good!
|
[02/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Hulu Debuts Official Key Art and Trailer for Season Four of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
The series returns with all 10 episodes on Thursday, March 12 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.
|
[02/18/26 - 09:00 AM]
Adult Swim Gives Green Light to Animated Comedy from Dan Licata and Joe Pera, "My Two Cars"
The animated quarter-hour comedy is the only show brave enough to explore what happens when a man owns two cars and all the joy and frustration that comes with it.
|
[02/18/26 - 08:31 AM]
BET Honors the Enduring Legacy of Civil Rights Trailblazer Rev. Jesse Jackson with Special Tribute, "Jesse Jackson: In His Own Words," Airing February 18 and 19 on BET
Narrated by CBS News National Correspondent Michelle Miller, this BET News special offers a rare and powerful look at Rev. Jackson's life through archival interviews and historic speeches that capture his profound national and global impact.
|
[02/18/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for "Imperfect Women," Premiering Globally March 18
The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.
|
[02/18/26 - 06:31 AM]
"Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution" - Historian Lucy Worsley Explores One of History's Most Explosive Breakups and How the British Empire Lost the War for America's Independence Against a Ragtag Band of Rebels
The new two-part series, filmed on both sides of the Atlantic, premieres Tuesday, April 7.
|
[02/18/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Animal Love" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Destiny doesn't follow the rules, and neither does the official trailer for "Animal Love."
|
[02/18/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Eva Lasting" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A mysterious teen girl arrives at an all-boys school in 1970s Colombia, breaking stereotypes, rules... and a few hearts.
|
[02/18/26 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Blue Therapy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Seven couples move out of their comfort zones and onto the therapist's couch to try and work through their relationship issues in this reality series.
|
[02/17/26 - 03:31 PM]
Netflix Announces Adult Animated Series "Bass X Machina"
Brian Tyree Henry, Janelle Monáe, Tati Gabrielle, Cree Summer, Chaske Spencer, Currie Graham, and Starletta DuPois star in the series, due on October 6, 2026.
|
[02/17/26 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Unveils Spring 2026 Premiere Dates, Anchored by Eventized Storytelling and Epic High-Profile Adventure
From high-stakes game shows and iconic culinary battles to heartfelt romance, immersive adventure, and epic event series, the spring lineup delivers must-watch programming anchored by familiar favorites and all-new original programming.
|
[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.
|
|
|
|
