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[02/08/22 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 8
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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CONTINENTAL, THE (Starz) - Katie McGrath, Ray McKinnon, Adam Shapiro, Mark Musashi and Marina Mazepa have all been cast in the "John Wick" prequel series. They'll play The Adjudicator, Jenkins, Shapiro and High Table assassins Hansel & Gretel, respectively. No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
DEW DROP DIARIES/NOT QUITE NARWHAL (Netflix, New!) - The streamer has commissioned a pair of animated preschool series from DreamWorks Animation. "Not Quite Narwhal" tells "the story of rambunctious narwhal named Kelp who discovers that he is actually a unicorn, and is based on the children's book by Jessie Sima." Brian Roberts, Nakia Trower and Sarah Katin are co-executive producers. "Dew Drop Diaries" follows "a group of fairies, known as dew drops, who live in a big city and keep things running smoothly behind-the-scenes." Rick Suvalle is the creator and executive producer. Both projects have two season orders. Additionally, fellow DreamWorks Animation series "Gabby's Dollhouse" has been extended by an additional 20 episodes. (Variety.com)
DOOMSDAY MACHINE (HBO, New!) - Emmy winner Claire Foy is attached to star in a limited series at the pay channel which "chronicles the political and social minefields Facebook has navigated on its relentless quest for growth. The series places us in the shoes of Sandberg (Foy) and Mark Zuckerberg, who are shaping the way that billions of people around the world communicate and consume information." Ayad Akhtar is behind the project, which is based on Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang's book "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination" as well as their and Andrew Marantz's reporting. Foy and Akhtar executive produce alongside Paul Lee and Josh Stern for wiip, David Levine and Doug Wald for Anonymous Content, Adam Berkowitz, Elyse Cheney and Adam Eaglin. Frenkel, Kang and Marantz serve as consultants. (Deadline.com)
EARLY EDITION (REBOOT SERIES) (CBS, New!) - The Eye has ordered a pilot for a reboot of its 1996-2000 series, which starred Kyle Chandler as "a man who magically received tomorrow's edition of the Chicago Sun-Times today, delivered to his door each morning by a mysterious ginger tabby cat. His knowledge of the future then gave him the chance to change it for the better." In the rebooted version, "an ambitious but uncompromising journalist starts receiving tomorrow's newspaper today. She then finds herself in the complicated business of changing the news instead of reporting it." Melissa Glenn is behind the project with DeVon Franklin and original series co-creator Bob Brush also executive producing for Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, AFFIRM Television and CBS Studios. Jenna Nicholson will co-executive produce. (Variety.com)
HSI: PUERTO RICO (CBS, New!) - Actor/producers and husband-and-wife duo Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter have sold a new drama to the Eye in which "a hot-headed Homeland Security agent reluctantly returns home to Puerto Rico where she works with her talented but jaded training officer as part of an elite HSI team working tirelessly as the first line of defense against all manner of threats to the United States." Lisa Morales is penning the project with Kapital Entertainment's Aaron Kaplan and Brian Morewitz likewise executive producing. Sanchez and Winter's Two for the Road Entertainment recently signed an overall deal with the company. (Deadline.com)
PALOMINO (Netflix, New!) - Rob Bullock and Jack Lothian are spearheading an eight-episode action-adventure series at the streamer which "will follow Erin Collantes, a British teacher in Spain who finds herself caught up in a supermarket robbery. When one of the robbers claims to recognize her, her life threatens to unravel. In Palomino, a town of secrets, she must fight to clear her name and protect her family." Left Bank Pictures is behind the project with Lothian and Andy Harries executive producing, Nuala O'Leary producing and Iram Haq as lead director. Filming is set to begin later this year in Barcelona. (Deadline.com)
WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE (Syndication) - Sherri Shepherd is finalizing a deal to become the permanent host of the syndicated daytime talk show. Shepherd had been "filling in on a regular basis for Williams since the beginning of the 13th season as the veteran talk show host took time off to recover from a variety of health issues." It's understood the show is expected to be renamed and continue on its participating stations. (Deadline.com)
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[11/25/25 - 12:29 PM]
The Second and Final Season of the HBO Original Drama Series "Like Water for Chocolate" Debuts February 15
The series returns Sunday, February 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on HBO Latino in the U.S. and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
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[11/25/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 17 - 3 Cheers for "Champagne Problems" at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys continued to keep audiences guessing in their psychological thriller "The Beast in Me," which took the No. 1 spot on the English TV list for a second week with 14.1 million views.
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[11/25/25 - 11:30 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils World Class Commentators for First-Ever World Sevens Football 7v7 Soccer Tournament in North America - Coverage Kicks Off Friday, Dec. 5
The fast-paced W7F series has redefined women's soccer with elite talent from eight of the best clubs in the world, an immersive fan-first experience, and a groundbreaking $5 million prize pool, the largest in the sport, designed to fuel intense, high-stakes competition.
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[11/25/25 - 10:31 AM]
Toby Wallace Is Entering the World of "Assassin's Creed"
He's the first series regular cast for the live-action series adaptation of Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise.
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[11/25/25 - 10:02 AM]
Hulu Renews Hit Emmy Award-Nominated Series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
The series has been renewed for a 20-episode order, with new episodes coming early 2026.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" - Date Announcement - Netflix
This documentary series unpacks the shocking allegations behind Sean "Diddy" Combs and his Bad Boy empire, spanning decades of his life and career.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" Will Stream on Paramount+ Starting December 4
The jaw-dropping eighth film in one of the most iconic film series of all time will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils First Look Images of "Scarpetta," Based on Patricia Cornwell's Bestselling Novels, Premiering March 11
The crime thriller series stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Rosy McEwen, Amanda Righetti, Jake Cannavale, and Hunter Parrish.
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[11/25/25 - 08:31 AM]
"Wednesday" Season 3: Eva Green Joins the Addams Family as Aunt Ophelia
"I'm thrilled to join the woefully twisted world of 'Wednesday' as Aunt Ophelia," said Green. "This show is such a deliciously dark and witty world, I can't wait to bring my own touch of cuckooness to the Addams family."
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[11/25/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Star Search" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Netflix's iconic talent competition series will premiere live on January 13, 2026 with Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson set to host.
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[11/25/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "How to Ruin Love: The Lobola" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Wedding bells are ringing - or are they? With feuding families and complicated lobola negotiations, Zoleka's walk down the aisle is anything but certain.
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[11/25/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Town" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of cash-strapped friends find their morals and relationships tested when they stumble upon a stolen fortune in their hometown.
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[11/24/25 - 03:18 PM]
FX Orders Anthology Series "Far Cry" to Stream on Hulu
The limited series from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, with Mac set in the starring role, is based on Ubisoft's global hit video game franchise of the same title and the series will retain "Far Cry's" signature standalone storytelling format, with each season set in a new setting following a new cast of characters.
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[11/24/25 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix's "One Piece" Season 3 Begins Production & Four Cast Members Upped to Series Regulars
Mikaela Hoover (Chopper), Joe Manganiello (Mr. 0), Lera Abova (Miss All Sunday) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Nefartari Cobra) have been upped to series regulars for Season 3.
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[11/24/25 - 02:08 PM]
The Nader Sisters Will Take a Second Bite Out of the Big Apple as "Love Thy Nader" Is Renewed for Season Two on Hulu and Freeform
The bold coming-of-age reality series follows the unapologetic and determined Nader sisters - Brooks, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane - who left their humble beginnings in the Louisiana bayou for the glamour and grind of New York City.
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