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[06/08/22 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 8
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!
AMERICAN HIRO (FX, New!) - The life of Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki is set to be the focus of a potential series at the company which "will delve into Aoki's colorful life as a mogul and businessman, from founding Benihana to being an Olympic wrestler, professional speed boat racer, hot air balloonist, and nightclub impresario. It will also examine his complicated relationship with his family and his attempts to reconcile his Japanese heritage with his American dreams." Jonathan Abrams is behind the project with Steve Aoki and Devon Aoki; Electric Somewhere's Jon M. Chu and Caitlin Fioto; Five All in the Fifth Entertainment's Douglas Banker; and YMU Group's Matt Colon and Dougie Bohay also executive producing for 20th Television. Jack McCallum's book "Making It in America: The Life and Times of Rocky Aoki" will serve as its basis. (Variety.com)
CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST (USA Network) - The cable channel still plans to air the second half of the series' already filmed ninth season, "following the convictions Tuesday of its stars Todd and Julie Chrisley on multiple counts of bank fraud and tax evasion." Unclear however is the previously ordered 10th season, which has yet to begin production. (Deadline.com)
CRIMINAL NATURE (A.K.A. NATIONAL PARKS - 2022 VERSION) (ABC) - Parker Young has been tapped as a lead opposite Michaela McManus in the drama pilot as Clay, "Audrey's (McManus) ex-boyfriend. As much of a cowboy as he is a cop, Clay knows more about the Wild Flower Killer than anyone else alive, and he's been temporarily reassigned to Audrey's team for the duration of their current investigation. Clay has always regretted letting Audrey, the love of his life, go - and he now intends to put up a fight for her - even though she's engaged to Keldon, another ISB (Investigative Services Branch) agent." (Deadline.com)
DAVA SHASTRI'S LAST DAY (HBO Max, New!) - Kirthana Ramisetti's novel is being developed for television at the streaming service. Peter Jaysen, Alan Gasmer and Bob Bookman of Veritas Entertainment Group will executive produce with Andy Cutler as a co-producer. The search is underway for a writer. In the novel, "Dava Shastri is one of the world's wealthiest women. But when she learns she is dying of brain cancer, she decides to leak news of her death early so that she can read the obituaries from around the world. But once the news is out, secrets from her past are exposed that shake her and her children to their core." (Variety.com)
FLASH, THE (The CW) - Kausar Mohammed will recur on the series as Meena Dhawan a.k.a Fast Track, "a titan in the scientific community who deftly balances her hunger for envelope-pushing scientific experimentation with a strong moral compass. These qualities lead Dhawan to discover a new way to democratize the gift of super-speed, finally allowing all humankind to reap the benefits traditionally relegated to meta-human speedsters." She made her first appearance in tonight's episode. (Deadline.com)
NEIGHBORHOOD, THE (CBS) - Bill Martin and Mike Schiff have been tapped as the latest showrunners of the comedy series. They'll take over from Meg DeLoatch, who departed earlier this year. (Deadline.com)
PARTY DOWN LIMITED SERIES REVIVAL (Starz) - Quinta Brunson will guest on the revival series as Jaff, "the sharp, calculating agent of [Ryan] Hansen's himbo actor character, Kyle Bradway." (Variety.com)
UNTITLED BRIDGERTON SPIN-OFF PROJECT (Netflix) - Katie Brayben and Keir Charles will recur on the spin-off series as Vivian Ledger and Lord Ledger, respectively. No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
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[07/06/22 - 11:47 AM]
ID Presents Three Theatrical-Length "Homicide Hunter" Specials Starring Lt. Joe Kenda
The first two-hour special is focused on the investigation of a female soldier whose killer was a shadow in the night for decades.
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[07/06/22 - 11:17 AM]
Second Season of "Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal" Premieres Thursday, July 21 on Adult Swim, Next Day on HBO Max
"Hard core, epic badassery is coming your way!" said Tartakovsky. "Season Two is amped up, and when it drops nothing will ever be the same."
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[07/06/22 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Critically Acclaimed Original Series "Evil" for a Fourth Season
New episodes of the 10-episode third season drop weekly on Sundays, exclusively on Paramount+.
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[07/06/22 - 10:47 AM]
The Duffer Brothers & Netflix Announce Expanded Slate Including New "Stranger Things" Projects
Highlights include a live-action "Stranger Things" spin-off series based on an original idea by The Duffer Brothers, with Upside Down and 21 Laps producing.
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[07/06/22 - 10:07 AM]
ESPN to Nationally Televise First Round of 2022 MLB Draft on July 17
Karl Ravech will host the event with lead analyst and MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel.
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[07/06/22 - 10:01 AM]
Hell Is Frozen Over: An All-New Spin-Off Series "Naked and Afraid XL: Frozen" Launches Out of Shark Week on July 31
In the frigid Rocky Mountains, sub-freezing temperatures, hypothermia and frostbite are only a few of the immediate dangers at hand as 12 of "Naked and Afraid's" most popular and experienced All-Stars take on 14 punishing days and nights in the frozen ice-covered wilderness.
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[07/06/22 - 08:47 AM]
Ovation TV Closes Deal with A+E Networks International for Nordic Noir Spy Thriller "Red Election" Starring Stephen Dillane, Lydia Leonard, & James D'Arcy
The exciting new series reflects the reality of living in a globalized world that is socially connected.
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[07/06/22 - 08:03 AM]
Video: discovery+ Reveals Premiere Date, Trailer of Filmmaker Alex Holder's Documentary Series "Unprecedented"
The three-part docuseries reveals unfiltered sit-down interviews with President Trump and his family, including his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as well as insights from the journalists who covered the events as they unfolded.
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[07/06/22 - 06:19 AM]
ESPN Films' "Dickie V" About Legendary Broadcaster to Debut July 20 on ESPN+
"Dickie V" will have its linear debut Saturday, July 23 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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[07/05/22 - 03:04 PM]
The Kitchen Heats Up as E!'s "Celebrity Beef," Hosted and Executive Produced by Joel McHale, Premieres Tuesday, August 2 at 10PM ET/PT
This comedic competition series will follow two celebrity contestants each week as they go head-to-head-in a cook-off and squash their beef with knives in hand, spices on the rack and ready to prepare the best dish this side of the Hollywood Hills.
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[07/05/22 - 02:30 PM]
New ABC News Studios Original "The Fatal Flaw: A Special Edition of 20/20" Uses Miniature Dollhouses of Crime Scenes to Recount Chilling Murders and the Small Clues That Helped Identify Killers
New episodes of "The Fatal Flaw: A Special Edition of 20/20" will air weekly on Thursdays in July at 10:00/9:00c.
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[07/05/22 - 12:10 PM]
Disney and ABC Present "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration," A One-Night Only Reimagination of the Classic Film, Airing Thursday, Dec. 15
The talented cast, whose performances will be seamlessly woven through the original feature film, will be announced at a later date.
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[07/05/22 - 12:01 PM]
"Big Brother" Announces 16 New Houseguests to Move Into the "BB Motel" Live During the 24th Season Premiere Event
This season's cast includes an attorney, a Vegas performer, a hypnotherapist, a private chef, a chemical processing engineer, an interior designer and a personal stylist, among others.
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[07/05/22 - 11:00 AM]
The CW Network Sets 2022 Fall Premiere Dates
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[07/05/22 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Time to Face the Future - "Paper Girls" Delivers Official Trailer and Key Art
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