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[06/22/20 - 11:11 PM] Development Update: Monday, June 22 By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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30 ROCK (NBC) - NBCUniversal has removed four episodes of the series from "streaming services and syndication that feature characters in blackface": "Believe In The Stars", "Christmas Attack Zone", "Live from Studio 6H" and the east coast version of "The Live Show". (Deadline.com)
AMERICAN AUTO/GRAND CREW (A.K.A. UNTITLED PHIL AUGUSTA JACKSON PROJECT)/LANGDON/NIGHT SCHOOL/ORDINARY JOE (NBC) - The network has confirmed the five aforementioned pilots will shoot later this year once production can safely begin. (Deadline.com)
AT THAT AGE/CRAZY FOR YOU/ECHO/JEFFERIES/SOMEONE OUT THERE (NBC) - The Peacock has likewise indicated said quintet will be rolled into next year's development season rather than proceed to pilot. (Deadline.com)
DEBRIS/LA BREA (NBC) - "Debris" is reportedly under consideration for a series pickup by NBC after producers were able to edit together its filmed material with additional visuals to create a de facto pilot. The network has also asked producers of "La Brea" for six total scripts with an eye towards a straight-to-series order. (Deadline.com)
OUTLIERS (HBO Max, New!) - Imagine Television Studios and CBS Television Studios are set to team for an anthology series at the streaming service based on Malcolm Gladwell's bestselling book, which "will take a detailed look at why people are successful, what makes them successful and at what cost. Part historical drama, part biopic, each season will profile individuals through an unique lens, looking at the specific historical situation which led to their outsized imprint on society and what ultimately makes them an Outlier." Greg Walker is spearheading the project, which will focus on Dr. Anthony Fauci, lead member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, for its debut installment. Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Samie Kim Falvey will executive produce alongside Walker and Gladwell. (Deadline.com)
WORKAHOLICS (Comedy Central) - Comedy Central, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video have removed an episode of the series which features Chris D'Elia as a child molester. Said development follows recent news that "the comedian and actor was accused of sexually harassing underage women on social media." (Deadline.com)
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[07/11/25 - 12:45 PM] ABC Concludes September to May Season with Top Five Shows Among Adults 18-49 Including "High Potential," "Abbott Elementary," "The Rookie," "Shifting Gears" and "9-1-1" Continuing to lead among broadcast series, ABC's "High Potential" stood as the No. 1 new drama among Total Viewers (16.41 million) and No. 1 new show among Adults 18-49 (3.85 rating).
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[07/11/25 - 11:28 AM] "Big Brother: Summer of Mystery" Premiere Up +10% from Last Summer Last night, season 27 premiered to nearly 3 million viewers.
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[07/11/25 - 10:01 AM] FX's "Alien: Earth" Takes Fandom to New Heights with Premium Exclusive Content Including a Companion Podcast and Innovative Immersive Experiences "Alien: Earth," a new drama series from Noah Hawley inspired by the acclaimed feature film franchise, will premiere on Tuesday, August 12.
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[07/11/25 - 10:01 AM] CBS Unveils Fall Primetime Premiere Dates for the 2025-2026 Season Highlights include an early return for "Watson" on Monday, October 13 in place of the previously announced "FBI" spin-off "CIA."
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[07/11/25 - 10:00 AM] The "Outlander" Universe Expands in Hall H, as Starz Returns to San Diego Comic-Con Look for can't miss panels for "Outlander" and "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" in Hall H on Friday, July 25 and an in-depth preview of the newest saga in the Spartacus franchise, "Spartacus: House of Ashur" on Saturday, July 26 in the Indigo Ballroom.
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[07/11/25 - 10:00 AM] Adult Swim Returns to San Diego Comic-Con with "Pirate Purrrty on the Green," Must-See Panel Events, and Exclusive First Looks and Giveaways Adult Swim will bring its famed pirate ship outside the San Diego Convention Center (5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way), this time with a feline twist!
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[07/11/25 - 09:01 AM] HBO Max to Host Fan Experiences for Upcoming Seasons of "Peacemaker" and "It: Welcome to Derry" in San Diego The festivities include a panel in Hall H, where showrunner/writer/director and Co-Head of DC Studios James Gunn and the cast of "Peacemaker" will share new details about the upcoming season and premiere the global trailer for season two.
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[07/11/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" - Official Trailer - HBO Max There's always a message in the music.
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[07/11/25 - 06:00 AM] "Love Island (UK)" 10th Anniversary Special Date Announcement The special premieres in the US on Friday, July 11.
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[07/11/25 - 02:01 AM] Netflix Will Release "Death Inc." Seasons 1, 2 and 3 The series is a comedy centered around a family-run funeral home and the relationships between the eccentric characters who inhabit it.
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[07/11/25 - 12:01 AM] "Too Hot to Handle: Italy" Is Coming on July 18 Only on Netflix A special guest will guide the contestants in the first Italian edition of the reality show.
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[07/10/25 - 07:01 PM] Video: "The Winning Try" - Official Trailer - Netflix After his career fell apart, a disgraced rugby star finds purpose coaching his old school's team - driving them and himself toward growth and redemption.
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[07/10/25 - 07:01 PM] Video: "The Nice Guy" - Teaser Trailer #3 - Disney+ He wants out for good. But the past comes with strings.
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[07/10/25 - 05:03 PM] Meagan Good Returns to Lifetime to Executive Produce and Star in the Alluring New Thriller "I'll Never Let You Go" Alongside Antonio Cupo and Thomas Cadrot, Premiering August 16 on Lifetime Good stars as Emily Westover, a poised and successful art gallery director whose life takes a dark turn after a brief, impulsive affair with a magnetic Italian artist, Carlo (Cupo).
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[07/10/25 - 12:01 PM] "Virgin River" Is Returning for Season 8 "On behalf of myself and the whole 'Virgin River' family, we're eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters," said showrunner Patrick Sean Smith.
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