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[05/26/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 26
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!
ECHO 3 (Apple TV+) - Michiel Huisman will star alongside Luke Evans in the action-thriller drama series as Prince, "a member of the "Echo 3" team and Amber's husband." (Deadline.com)
GARBAGE PAIL KIDS (HBO Max, New!) - Danny McBride, David Gordon Green and Josh Bycel are set to team for an animated series at the streamer based on Topps' 1980s trading cards, "a parody of the Cabbage Patch Kids line of dolls - featured gross-out humor and a subversive attitude and became a pop culture phenomenon." Rough House Pictures' Brandon James and Tornante TV's Noel Bright and Steven A. Cohen will also executive produce. No plot specifics were given. (THR.com)
JUST BEYOND (Disney+) - Christine Ko, Malcolm Barrett, Sally Pressman, Cedric Joe, Riki Lindhome, Tim Heidecker, Gabriel Bateman, Cyrus Arnold, Arjun Athalye, Jack Gore, Logan Gray, Elisha Henig, Rachel Marsh, Jy Prishkulnik, Megan Stott, Henry Thomas and Izabela Vidovic have all booked yet-to-be-revealed roles on the supernatural anthology series. (Deadline.com)
SECRET INVASION (Disney+) - Christopher McDonald is the latest to board the Marvel Studios series, billed as "a newly created character that could cross over to the larger MCU, including appearing in movies and other Disney+ limited series." (Deadline.com)
STAIRCASE, THE (HBO Max) - Parker Posey has been tapped for a role on the limited series adaptation of the true-crime docuseries as Freda Black, "assistant district attorney and prosecutor in the Peterson case." (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED LAKERS PROJECT (HBO) - The ever-expanding ensemble of the pay channel's 1980s Los Angeles Lakers has cast Rory Cochrane as Jerry Tarkanian, "the blustery, colorful, infamous coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels"; Danny Burstein as Vic Weiss, "the manager and childhood best friend of Jerry Tarkanian"; Austin Aaron as Mark Landsberger, "a hulking, lovable oaf"; Ta'Nika Gibson as Debbie Allen, "a bright young star reaching new heights in her career"; Edwin Hodge as Ron Boone, "a tough, crafty NBA veteran"; Terence Davis as Adrian Dantley, "a stylish NBA All-Star destined for the Hall of Fame"; and Ja'Quan Cole as Ron Carter, "a hard-working NBA veteran." (Deadline.com)
WANDAVISION (Disney+) - Creator has Jac Schaeffer has signed a three-year overall deal with Marvel Studios and 20th Television where she'll develop new series projects on an exclusive basis. (Deadline.com)
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[06/22/21 - 02:31 PM]
"Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Adults 25-54 for 7th Time in the Last 8 Weeks
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 14-18.
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[06/22/21 - 01:13 PM]
Video: "All That Glitters" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Eight aspiring jewelers, one hidden gem. The pressure is on in this jewelry competition to find Britain's next jewelry star. The rivalry is rough... but the winner will shine like a diamond.
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[06/22/21 - 12:04 PM]
Video: "Suicide Squad" - Official "Rain" Trailer - HBO Max
Welcome Belle Reve prison, where you'll find the worst of the world's worst supervillains.
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[06/22/21 - 12:04 PM]
"The Tonight Show" Is #1 for 15 of Last 17 Weeks in 18-49 Demo Versus Late Night Competition
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of June 14-18.
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[06/22/21 - 12:03 PM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up "Ziwe" for Season Two
"This show has exceeded my wildest imagination thanks to my brilliant cast, crew and iconic guests," said Ziwe. "I am famously delighted to continue my collaboration with Showtime and A24."
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[06/22/21 - 11:02 AM]
A&E Network Boards New Original Series "Fasten Your Seatbelt" Showcasing the Most Shocking Moments in Air Travel Caught on Camera
Hosted by Robert Hays, "Fasten Your Seatbelt" premieres with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, July 21 at 10:00/9:00c.
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[06/22/21 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ and CBS Sports Become U.S. English-Language Home of Combate Global MMA Action in Multi-Year Agreement
CBS Sports' live coverage of Combate Global debuts on CBS Sports Network on June 25, with action continuing on Paramount+ exclusively from July 9 through the remainder of the 2021 Combate Global schedule which concludes in December.
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[06/22/21 - 10:16 AM]
Hulu Renews Adult Animated Original Series "Solar Opposites" for a 4th Season
Justin Roiland, Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone and Mary Mack will reprise their roles.
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[06/22/21 - 10:10 AM]
All-New Series "Hunting Atlantis" Premiering July 21 on Discovery
The all-new series, from Revelations Entertainment, was previously scheduled to bow on June 2.
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[06/22/21 - 10:00 AM]
Eccentric Comedy Series "Motherland" Returns Exclusively to Sundance Now on Thursday, July 8
Britain's favorite gang of moms (and dad) is back for a third season, navigating the pitfalls?of middle-class parenting and the complicated politics of the school gates.
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[06/22/21 - 09:59 AM]
Global Pop Superstar Ed Sheeran Joins "The Late Late Show with James Corden" for a Week-Long Residency, June 28 - July 1
Also, Sheeran will appear in-studio for a sit-down chat and in comedy segments on the show throughout the week.
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[06/22/21 - 09:42 AM]
ABC's "Holey Moley 3D in 2D" Season Premiere Is Thursday's No. 1 Entertainment Series in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 17.
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[06/22/21 - 09:27 AM]
An Erupting Threat from Below: All New discovery+ Special "Yellowstone Supervolcano: American Doomsday" Premieres June 24
The special will give audiences access to leading experts as they explore the global phenomenon of the supervolcano, discovering the impact these natural catastrophes have had in the past and researching the increasing threat they pose for the future in the hopes of saving the world from disaster.
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[06/22/21 - 09:04 AM]
FX Orders Limited Series "Class of '09" Starring Brian Tyree Henry and Kate Mara
The eight-episode series is from writer Tom Rob Smith and fellow executive producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.
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[06/22/21 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Three New Animated Comedy Series for Kids from Renowned and First-Time Creators
"A Tale Dark & Grimm" (Fall 2021), "Dogs in Space" (Fall 2021) and "Super Giant Robot Brothers" (2022) are the latest on tap.
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