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[09/27/21 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 27
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!
AGENCY (Netflix, New!) - Mara Brock Akil's Story27 is developing a new drama at the streamer: "Inspired by the real lives of iconic sports agents, Aaron and Eric Goodwin, Agency follows two Black brothers from Oakland whose relationships to each other and their family are tested when they form a sports agency to disrupt the industry and the culture." No other auspices were given. (THR.com)
ASTRONAUT CHICKS (Netflix, New!) - Mara Brock Akil's Story27 has set up a potential comedy at the streamer: "In a speculative near future, four young, female Black friends challenge each other to live a fly life, launch some dreams, and land on some purpose." (THR.com)
BABYLON 5 (REBOOT SERIES) (The CW, New!) - J. Michael Straczynski is developing a "from-the-ground-up reboot" of his critically acclaimed 1990s series at the netlet, which "revolves around John Sheridan (played by Bruce Boxleitner in the original series), an Earthforce officer with a mysterious background, who is assigned to Babylon 5, a five-mile-long space station in neutral space, a port of call for travelers, smugglers, corporate explorers and alien diplomats at a time of uneasy peace and the constant threat of war. His arrival triggers a destiny beyond anything he could have imagined, as an exploratory Earth company accidentally triggers a conflict with a civilization a million years ahead of us, putting Sheridan and the rest of the B5 crew in the line of fire as the last, best hope for the survival of the human race." Warner Bros. Television and Studio JMS are producing. (Deadline.com)
FOREVER (Netflix, New!) - Mara Brock Akil is looking to bring Judy Blume's novel to the small screen as a drama series at Netflix: "In this inspired-by adaptation of Judy Blume's YA romance novel, Forever, two Black high schoolers in Los Angeles navigate first love and intimacy amidst social and parental pressures." She'll executive produce via her Story27 banner. (THR.com)
IRON MIKE (Hulu) - Russell Hornsby has been tapped to play Don King in the Hulu limited series about Mike Tyson, played by Trevante Rhodes. King is described as "ruthlessly ambitious with a flashy personality. He is a notorious boxing promoter that takes Tyson's boxing career to the next level. He's a businessman; strategic, resilient, knowing how to work everything in his favor. However, much of his arrogance might be hiding a deeper vulnerability. While others may focus on the little details, King has his eyes on the prize - always thinking of the bigger picture." Production is underway on the eight-episode series. (Variety.com)
LAW & ORDER: SVU (NBC) - Danny Pino will reprise his role of Detective Nick Amaro for the series' upcoming 500th episode, entitled "The Five Hundredth Episode." (GiveMeMyRemote.com)
MONARCH (FOX) - Eva Amurri will recur as a younger Dottie Cantrell Roman on the series, played as an adult by her real-life mother Susan Sarandon. (Deadline.com)
MOONHAVEN (AMC) - Yazzmin Newell is the latest to be cast in the utopian drama series as Sonda Cruz, "second in command to Moonhaven's political leader Maite Voss (Ayelet Zurer)." (Deadline.com)
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN (HBO Max) - Lea Salonga, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Carly Pope and Zakiya Young are the latest to board the reboot series. Salonga will play Elodie, "Minnie's (Malia Pyles) mom"; with Leal as Sidney, "Tabby's (Chandler Kinney) mother and our main Pretty Little Liar matriarch"; Goode as Marjorie, "Noa's (Maia Reficco) mother, a nurse at Millwood General"; Pope as Davie, "Imogen's mother"; and Young as Corey, "Faran's (Zaria) mother." (Deadline.com)
QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE (Paramount+) - Graham Norton has been tapped to host the upcoming international drag queen singing competition at the streaming service, due on December 2. (Variety.com)
RESIDENT ALIEN (Syfy) - Alex Borstein will drop by the upcoming season as Carlyn, "Kate Hawthorne's cousin from out of town. The 'frizzy-haired, right-brained laser-physicist' has a great job working in a tech lab, though her love life is borderline non-existent. But when she rolls through Patience to visit her family and do some sightseeing, Carlyn homes in on someone strange: good ol' Harry V." Additionally, Linda Hamilton and Terry O'Quinn will both return after appearing in the show's freshman run. (TVLine.com)
ROOKIE, THE (ABC) - Original cast member Titus Makin, Jr. has been confirmed as departing the series following last night's season opener. (TVLine.com, 9/26)
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[10/21/21 - 06:27 AM]
ABC Limited Series "Women of the Movement," Chronicling the Story of Mamie Till-Mobley Seeking Justice for Son Emmett Till, Set To Premiere Thursday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m.
The series is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South.
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[10/21/21 - 05:31 AM]
The Country Music Association Announces First Round of Performers for "The 55th Annual CMA Awards"
This year's performances will include Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton featuring Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, and Blake Shelton.
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[10/20/21 - 04:47 PM]
5.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to BET for the Premieres of Its Expansive Roster of Hit Drama and Comedy Series Last Week!
Last Tuesday night BET held the top three shows on cable for Black viewers 18-49, "The Oval" #1 including all of TV, "Assisted Living" #2, and "House of Payne" #3.
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[10/20/21 - 02:21 PM]
ABC Is Thursday's No. 1 Entertainment Net for 3rd Straight Week in Adults 18-49
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" emerged as Thursday's No. 1 entertainment show in Adults 18-49 (1.1/7), tying NBC's "Law & Order: SVU."
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[10/20/21 - 11:06 AM]
Video: "The Challenge: All Stars" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Fan-favorites test their physical & emotional boundaries in the new season, streaming November 11.
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[10/20/21 - 11:03 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Annual "Fall Harvest" Event Concludes, Making the Network the #1 Most Watched on Weekends and #2 in Total Day
Overall, "Fall Harvest" featured six Saturday night original movie premieres which together averaged 1.5 million Households, 1.8 million Total Viewers and 194,000 Women 25-54.
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[10/20/21 - 11:00 AM]
"Harlem" to Premiere December 3 on Prime Video
Created, written, and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, "Harlem" is a new single-camera comedy following four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York City.
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[10/20/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for the Revival of Iconic Series "The Game"
The series is debuting with a two-part premiere episode on Thursday, November 11.
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[10/20/21 - 09:57 AM]
discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announce New Original Series "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off" Premiering Saturday, November 20th
The first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrates Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine.
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[10/20/21 - 09:03 AM]
"Rise," A New Film from Disney to Premiere in 2022 on Disney+
The film is based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.
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[10/20/21 - 09:03 AM]
It's All Fun and No Games When "Squidbillies" Returns for a Final Season on November 7
The new season features all-new covers of the show's opening theme song performed by Willie Nelson, Amanda Shires, Sturgill Simpson, and more.
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[10/20/21 - 09:01 AM]
HGTV's Newest Competition Series "Flipping Showdown" Will Reward Winners with a $100,000 Cash and a Life-Changing Grand Prize
Ken and Anita Corsini, owners of Red Barn Homes, LLC a top-rated real estate business in Atlanta, will give a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for renovators and flippers to get $100,000 cash and the chance to start and grow their own real estate/flipping franchise.
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[10/20/21 - 09:00 AM]
International Max Original "Para - We Are King" ("Wir Sind King") Debuts October 26
The series recently won Best Drama Series and Best Directing at the 2021 German TV Awards.
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[10/20/21 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Original "Everybody Loves Natti" to Premiere November 19 on Prime Video
Although Natti Natasha has amassed billions of views on YouTube (and over 75 million devoted social media followers), the new Amazon Original reality series marks the first time she's shared the intimate details of her personal life, including her relationship with her manager, Raphy Pina.
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[10/20/21 - 08:31 AM]
New Bounce Original Documentary Focuses on Police Relationship with the Black Community
"Protect or Neglect" looks at decades of turmoil between the Black community and police officers.
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