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[01/24/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 24
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!
BIG BANG THEORY, THE (CBS) - Showrunner Steve Holland has signed a four-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, where he'll develop new series projects following the conclusion of the show's final season. (Deadline.com)
EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (YouTube) - Aya Cash and Lennon Parham are both set to recur on the feature-turned-TV pilot as Ms. Cosimano, "a new teacher at the high school in which the potential series," and Bonnie, "the mother to Mira," respectively. (THR.com)
FRIENDS-IN-LAW (NBC) - The Peacock has ordered a new pilot for Brian Gallivan's multi-camera comedy, about Brian and Jake, who are polar opposites and must quickly figure out how to coexist when their respective best friends decide to get married. Devere Rogers and James Davis starred in the last year's incarnation, which was helmed by Pamela Fryman. Warner Bros. Television is once again behind the project, as is returning executive producer Tom Werner. (Deadline.com)
GENIUSES (FOX, New!) - Lon Zimmet has scored a pilot order for a new multi-camera comedy from 20th Century Fox Television. The logline is as follows: "A family comedy about a blue-collar couple in South Jersey trying to get by and raise four kids, three of whom just happen to be certified geniuses."
MY BRILLIANT FRIEND (HBO) - Executive producer Jennifer Schuur has signed a two-year overall deal with HBO. The pact covers her duties on the show's second season as well as any future development. (THR.com)
RESIDENT EVIL (Netflix, New!) - Constantin Film is developing a small screen take on the video game/film franchise, which "will explore the dark inner workings of the Umbrella Corporation and the new world order caused by the outbreak of the T-virus." The search is underway for a writer. The news comes on the heels of the company hiring Johannes Roberts to write and direct a potential feature reboot with a new cast. (Deadline.com)
RICHARD LOVELY (FOX) - Writer Billy Finnegan and director Kat Coiro's single-camera comedy pilot has been ordered to pilot by the network. 20th Century Fox Television is behind the project, the logline for which is as follows: "RICHARD LOVELY is the disgruntled author of the best-selling children's book series, Mr. Mouse. He doesn't hate children, but rather just everything about them. After a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly savvy 9-year-old kid, Mr. Mouse appears in Richard's real life as he is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever."
STAN AGAINST EVIL (IFC) - Creator Dana Gould revealed on his podcast the series will not return for a fourth season. (@danagould)
WATCHMEN (HBO) - Dustin Ingram is the latest set to recur on the top secret drama, based on the iconic comic series. (Deadline.com)
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[11/24/20 - 09:49 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Holiday Extravaganza "The Great Gift Exchange" Premiering December 1
Hosted by Alton DuLaney, "The Great Gift Exchange" mirrors a Secret Santa format where 12 YouTube creators participate in a giving chain benefiting a charity of their choosing, then paying that kindness forward to the next creator in the chain.
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[11/24/20 - 09:15 AM]
Amazon Studios Picks Up Fan Favorite Sci-Fi Series "The Expanse" for Sixth and Final Season
The renewal for a final season comes in advance of the anticipated fifth season, which will premiere December 16 on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[11/24/20 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," Premiering Dec. 3
The first episode of "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults" will be available to stream for free on HBOMax.com/watch-free starting Friday, December 4 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET.
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[11/24/20 - 08:45 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Celebrates "Franksgiving Week" with Debut of Trailer and Poster Art for the Final Season of "Shameless"
Starting with Monday's surprise social media drop of the art, as well as brand-new GIF stickers of the cast, fans will receive "Shameless" gifts on social media each day this week.
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[11/24/20 - 08:18 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "Dancing with the Stars" Finale
The Alphabet edges NBC among adults 18-49 however the Peacock network leads the night in total viewers.
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[11/24/20 - 08:13 AM]
Carla Hall Joins Anne Burrell to Mentor Fresh Batch of Disastrous Cooks in Brand-New Season of "Worst Cooks in America" Premiering Sunday, January 3rd at 9PM ET/PT
Immediately following at 10:30/9:30c, companion series "Worst Cooks in America: Dirty Dishes" begins its first-ever run.
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[11/24/20 - 08:01 AM]
Max Original "Search Party" Season Four Premieres January 2021
Guest stars this season include Susan Sarandon, Busy Philipps, Ann Dowd, Griffin Dunne and Lillias White.
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[11/24/20 - 07:31 AM]
Lifestyle Expert Clinton Kelly Helps Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs Find Dream Homes in New HGTV Series "Self-Made Mansions"
Premiering Friday, January 8, the six-episode HGTV series will follow Clinton as he activates his personal passion for real estate and keen eye for design to show new millionaires what it means to live large.
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[11/24/20 - 05:45 AM]
Award-Winning "The Daily Show" Host and Comedian Trevor Noah to Host "The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
Music's Biggest Night(R) will be broadcast Sunday, January 31, 2021 (8:00 PM, live ET/5:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network and CBS All Access.
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[11/23/20 - 09:24 PM]
Netflix Brings a Variety of Entertainment with 7 New Korean Films and Series
Upcoming original series include "Sweet Home," "The Uncanny Counter," "Run On" and "Lovestruck in the City."
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[11/23/20 - 07:50 PM]
HBO Max to Drop Remaining Episodes of HBO's "Industry" Early on November 27
This marks the first time HBO will offer a mid-season episode drop of an original series, allowing viewers the option to binge watch over Thanksgiving weekend and see how the graduates net out on their paths to prove their worth.
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[11/23/20 - 03:20 PM]
"Dateline NBC" Wins November Sweep Period
NBC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.
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[11/23/20 - 03:20 PM]
For the First Time in 5 Years, "20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine During November 2020 Sweep in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
ABC spins the numbers for the November sweeps period.
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[11/23/20 - 02:27 PM]
Have a Holly Jolly Season with CBS' Holiday Specials!
The Eye recaps its holiday offerings in the upcoming weeks.
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[11/23/20 - 01:01 PM]
"Resident Alien" - New Dramedy Starring Alan Tudyk Premieres Wednesday, January 27 at 10pm ET/PT on Syfy
Based on the Dark Horse comic, the series follows Harry, an alien played by Alan Tudyk that crash lands on Earth and passes himself off as a small-town human doctor.
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