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[08/19/22 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 19
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!
ALLY MCBEAL (ABC, New!) - The Alphabet is developing a sequel series to the Emmy-winning legal dramedy starring Calista Flockhart, which "will follow a young Black woman who joins the law firm from the original series (or its current incarnation) straight out of law school. The young woman is believed to be the daughter of Ally McBeal's (Flockhart) D.A. roommate Renée Raddick, who was played by Lisa Nicole Carson on the mothership series." Karin Gist is behind the 20th Television-based project, which has been given creator David E. Kelley's blessing. Flockhart has been approached to reprise her title role and executive produce should it move forward. The Gist of It's Claire Brown will also executive produce. (Deadline.com)
AND JUST LIKE THAT... (HBO Max) - After a false start last season, John Corbett is formally set to reprise his "Sex and the City" role of Aidan Shaw during the upcoming second season. (Deadline.com)
AVALON (ABC) - Steven Pasquale will star opposite Neve Campbell in the upcoming drama as Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective William Claypool: "Intelligent, head strong and good-humored, Claypool is called to Catalina to investigate a terrifying discovery on the island." (Deadline.com)
BIG CIGAR, THE (Apple TV+) - Emmy winner Glynn Turman is the latest addition to the André Holland-led drama as "Huey's ailing father, Walter - a man he reveres, who worked multiple jobs over the course of his life to support his family." (Deadline.com)
BLACK MIRROR (Netflix) - Salma Hayek Pinault and Annie Murphy are in talks to join the anthology's latest season. (Variety.com)
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (UPN) - Monica Owusu-Breen's proposed reboot of the beloved teen drama is on pause. The project, which has been in development since 2018, has yet to formally land at a network. (TVLine.com)
CRIMINAL NATURE (ABC) - The network has passed on the off-cycle drama pilot, which was billed as "a soapy procedural set in the stunning world of America's great outdoors." (Deadline.com)
SESAME STREET (HBO Max) - The streamer has quietly pulled about 200 older episodes of the classic kids show. "'Sesame Street' is and has always been an important part of television culture and a crown jewel of our preschool offering," an HBO Max spokesperson said in a statement. "We are committed to continuing to bring 'Sesame Street' into families' homes," with "Season 53 premiering this fall and the 400-plus episodes of the most recent and past seasons that remain on Cartoonito on HBO Max." (Variety.com)
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[09/19/25 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Partners with Autocamp and Hilton Honors for Bookable and Redeemable "Tracker"-Themed Stays at Autocamp's Seven Locations
The timing coincides with the show's third season premiere Sunday, October 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
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[09/19/25 - 06:00 AM]
HBO Max Returns to New York Comic Con with "It: Welcome to Derry" Fan Experience and Cast Panels for "It: Welcome to Derry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
The streamer will bring fans inside the chilling world of "It: Welcome to Derry" with "Face Your Fears," an immersive horror fan experience set in a nostalgically familiar yet deeply unsettling 1960s child's bedroom where childhood fears become reality.
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[09/19/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes Set to Star in, "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie" (wt), New, Original Holiday Film for Great American Christmas 2025
In the film, pastry chef Emma Parker (Leclerc) returns from Chicago to her family's cherry orchard in Door County, Wisconsin for Christmas, she learns the farm is on the brink of being sold to developers.
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[09/18/25 - 07:02 PM]
Manny Pacquiao, Robert Whittaker, and More: Netflix Announces Star Athletes for "Physical: Asia"
Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland.
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[09/18/25 - 06:54 PM]
James Gunn to Appear on "Big Brother: Unlocked" Friday, Sept. 19
Gunn, a self-professed long-time superfan, will share his reactions to the season, the fallout from tonight's monumental double-eviction and his predictions for the rest of the season.
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[09/18/25 - 04:01 PM]
Video: Two Awkward Souls, One Unlikely Connection - "Romantics Anonymous" Trailer and Key Art Hint at a Tangled Love Square
Streaming on October 16, "Romantics Anonymous" follows Sosuke (Shun Oguri) and Hana (Han Hyo-joo), two adults who have long stumbled through life avoiding romance - until a fateful encounter over chocolate changes everything.
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[09/18/25 - 11:36 AM]
Great American Media Serves Up "Christmas By the Spoonful" (wt), Starring Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan, An Original Movie Premiere for Great American Christmas 2025
In the film, Beth Green (Wagner) a devoted cafe owner, returns to her hometown of Snow Ridge to help her parents host the town's most cherished tradition, the annual Yuletide Potluck, a holiday potluck that welcome military families and veterans who might otherwise spend Christmas alone.
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[09/18/25 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Comedy Locks in Comedy Slate Adding "Stumble" and "The Paper" to November Schedule
New series "Stumble" will debut Friday, November 7 at 8:30/7:30c; while "The Paper" is set to premiere Monday, November 10 at 8:30/7:30c.
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[09/18/25 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Sets Lead Cast for Propulsive New Crime Drama "Fightland" as Production Begins in London
In addition, BAFTA-Award winner Otto Bathurst has been confirmed as director for the first two episodes, and Sebastain Thiel has been confirmed as a director on season one.
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[09/18/25 - 10:31 AM]
"Starting 5" Season 2 - Date Announcement & First Look Photos
The new season - featuring Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden - premieres October 16 on Netflix.
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[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "House of David" Season 2 Official Trailer - Watch Only on Wonder Project on Prime Video October 5th
As Saul's reign unravels, the nation stands on the edge of chaos.
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[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM]
"106 & Sports" Set to Premiere October 15 on BET, Hosted by Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss
Marking the 25th anniversary of the legacy show and capturing the energy of the iconic brand, "106 & Sports" delivers a fresh countdown highlighting sports, music, and entertainment like never before.
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[09/18/25 - 10:03 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Season 34 Theme Nights
Each week, the celebrity and pro duos will dance routines set to iconic music celebrating legendary eras and artists, unforgettable pop-culture moments and more.
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[09/18/25 - 10:02 AM]
ABC News Studios and "20/20" Announce "Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon - Special Edition of 20/20"
The one-hour special - airing Thursday, September 18 on ABC - celebrates the life and legacy of the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who passed away on September 16.
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[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" to Premiere 51st Season Oct. 4 on NBC and Peacock with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the first wave of hosts.
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