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[05/02/19 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 2
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!
BONES (FOX) - A California judge has tossed $128 million in punitive damages from the much-ballyhooed $179 million judgment that co-stars stars Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz and executive producers Barry Josephson and Kathy Reichs were awarded by an arbitrator earlier this year. The lawyers reportedly plan to appeal the decision. (Deadline.com)
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO) - Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy is bound for the new season of the Larry David comedy. No specifics about his role however were given. (Variety.com)
MARVEL'S IRON FIST (Netflix) - Former showrunner Raven Metzner has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios, producer of the now defunct drama. The writer/producer has "two series in the works for Disney's upcoming direct-to-consumer platform Disney+." No other specifics were given. (Deadline.com)
THIS IS US (NBC) - Creator Dan Fogelman has signed a massive five-year, nine-figure overall deal with producer 20th Century Fox Television. The pact covers his duties on the NBC drama as well as any future development via his Rhode Island Ave. Productions banner. (Deadline.com)
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[10/15/19 - 10:38 AM]
OWN's Hit Drama Series "Ambitions" Returns with All-New Episodes November 12
On average during the first half of the season, "Ambitions" ranked #1 in the Tuesday 10:00 p.m. time period across broadcast and cable with African American audiences.
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[10/15/19 - 10:01 AM]
Shawn Levy and Nick Jonas to Executive Produce "Dash & Lily," A New Show Based on the YA Book Series About a Whirlwind Holiday Romance
Austin Abrams, Midori Francis, Dante Brown and Troy Iwata will star in the project.
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[10/15/19 - 10:01 AM]
Binge the New Season of CBS All Access' "No Activity" Beginning Thursday, Nov. 21
Season three finds detectives Nick Cullen and Judd Tolbeck back in uniform with a revolving door of quirky new partners and even quirkier criminals, while robots edge in on Janice and Fatima in dispatch.
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[10/15/19 - 10:00 AM]
"The Bronx, USA," A Celebration of the Dynamic Diversity of the Bronx, Debuts October 30, Exclusively on HBO
From the team behind HBO's "If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast," the film follows producer George Shapiro as he returns to his hometown of the Bronx.
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[10/15/19 - 09:17 AM]
Video: Arsenio Hall Standup Special Trailer - "Smart & Classy" - Netflix
The special drops Tuesday, October 29 on the streaming service.
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[10/15/19 - 08:29 AM]
HBO Max Orders "Grease: Rydell High" Musical Spin-Off Series
A joyous musical series set in and around the world of Rydell High, the show reimagines the global smash hit movie with some characters you already know, and a whole lot more you will soon meet.
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[10/15/19 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Share Adults 18-49 Crown
FOX - as well as ABC - got a boost from some local stations carrying Monday's NFL game.
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[10/15/19 - 08:14 AM]
Video: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Netflix - Holidays 2019 - Netflix
Season two of "Nailed It! Holiday" and newcomer "Merry Happy Whatever" are among the offerings.
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[10/14/19 - 12:50 PM]
Hadley Robinson and Lauren Tsai to Star in Amy Poehler's Next Directorial Effort "Moxie"
The film tells the story of a girl (Robinson) from a small town who is inspired by her mother's Riot Girl past and starts a feminist revolution at her high school.
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[10/14/19 - 12:00 PM]
New Craig Ferguson-Hosted Game Show, ABC's "The Hustler," Challenges Viewers to Hone Their Detective Skills
"The Hustler" is set to begin production later this fall, with an airdate to be announced at a later date.
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[10/14/19 - 11:01 AM]
Sarah Silverman Returns to HBO for Stand-Up Comedy Special and Late-Night Series Pilot
Silverman describes her proposed late-night series as "weighing in on the mishigas of the week and taking live video calls."
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[10/14/19 - 10:00 AM]
Documentary "Saudi Women's Driving School" Debuts October 24, Exclusively on HBO
This eye-opening film documents the lives of self-reliant women in Saudi Arabia who challenge western stereotypes of their country's gender dynamics, while exercising their long-awaited right to drive.
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[10/14/19 - 09:13 AM]
Video: YouTube Debuts Official Trailer for New Learning Series That Tests the Magic of Cinema from "Back to the Future" to "Ghostbusters"
"Could You Survive The Movies," hosted by Jake Roper, debuts Monday, October 21.
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[10/14/19 - 09:09 AM]
Video: "Little Miss Sumo" - Main Trailer - Netflix
Banned from competing professionally, female sumo wrestling champion Hiyori will have to retire at the age of 21.
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[10/14/19 - 08:19 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Sunday Night Football" Stay on Top
The Peacock once again wins the evening in all categories.
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