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[11/08/22 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 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!
DUNE: THE SISTERHOOD (HBO Max) - Travis Fimmel has been cast in the prequel series as Desmond Hart, "a charismatic soldier with an enigmatic past who seeks to gain the Emperor's trust at the expense of the Sisterhood." (Deadline.com)
GOOD DOCTOR, THE (ABC) - Brandon Larracuente's Danny Perez has been promoted to regular on the show's current season. (Deadline.com)
GOTHAM KNIGHTS (The CW) - Lauren Stamile and Damon Dayoub will both recur on the midseason drama. Dayoub will play Lincoln March, "a charismatic, self-made industrialist with designs on becoming Gotham's next mayor, the only thing more important to Lincoln than his legacy is the power he wields as one of the city's elite." And Stamile is Rebecca, "the dutiful "Good Wife" to her business mogul husband. A caring and supportive mother, one would never know she's trapped in an unhappy marriage." (Deadline.com)
IMPERFECTS, THE/PARTNER TRACK (Netflix) - The streamer has pulled the plug on both dramas after one season. (Deadline.com)
OVERCOMPENSATING (Amazon, New!) - Benito Skinner has sold an ensemble comedy to the streaming service which "follows Idaho football player Benny as he struggles to accept his sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to convince himself of something he's not. Poignant, personal, and deeply funny, this ensemble comedy explores the experiences we all have in figuring ourselves out - the various personalities we try out along the way, and the journey to find the people who accept us just as we are." Charli XCX and Jonah Hill are also on board to executive produce for Strong Baby Productions, A24 and Amazon Studios. (Deadline.com)
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE (AMC, New!) - Michal Zebede has sold a family drama to the cable channel which "follows the estranged granddaughter of the Cortez family, which has the largest eco-luxury hotel real estate empire in Costa Rica. When her grandfather dies, she pulls the thread that unravels her family's dark past, as descendants and rivals fight to the death for control of the lucrative Cortez empire." Michael London of Groundswell Productions will also executive produce. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED INDIANA JONES PROJECT (Disney+, New!) - The streamer has reportedly been meeting with writers for a potential new TV take on Lucasfilm's famed film franchise, the fifth of which is due in 2023. No plot specifics were given. (Variety.com)
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[12/05/22 - 03:44 PM]
Peacock Announces Ric Flair Biographical Documentary "Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair"
"Many stories have been told about The Nature Boy over the past 50 years," said Flair, "I'm thrilled to have partnered with WWE and Peacock to produce the most accurate depiction of my life to date and hope audiences enjoy the ride. Woooo!"
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[12/05/22 - 03:29 PM]
HBO to Air 1996 Original Film "If These Walls Could Talk" on December 9
"We are so grateful to HBO for allowing us to make this film and the conversations it inspired in 1996," says executive producer Suzanne Todd. "HBO Max making it available to a new generation of audiences will hopefully once again bring attention to the issue of women's healthcare."
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[12/05/22 - 12:01 PM]
Ninth and Final Season of "The Flash" to Premiere on The CW Network on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
"'The Flash' will be remembered as one of the greatest shows in the history of The CW, and everyone involved in its excellent nine-season run should be very proud," said Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network.
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[12/05/22 - 12:00 PM]
Meet the 12 New Crew Members Competing on the Fourth Season of "Tough as Nails," Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 4
The cast includes construction workers, a firefighter, a pipeline laborer and a welder, among others.
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[12/05/22 - 11:41 AM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Release Date and Trailer for Australian Amazon Original Documentary "The Test" Season Two
The new four-part docuseries will see the return of director Adrian Brown, who is co-directing with Sheldon Wynne, and will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 13.
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[12/05/22 - 11:17 AM]
Lifetime Rings in 2023 with Some Southern Charm as "Married at First Sight" Heads to Nashville for the Sweet 16 Season Premiering on January 4th
Season 16 will reunite experts Pastor Cal and Dr. Pepper with DeVon Franklin, New York Times Bestselling Author and Relationship Advisor and Dr. Pia Holec, a renowned psychotherapist who specializes in sex and couples therapy.
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[12/05/22 - 09:50 AM]
Shudder Acquires Viral Sensation "Skinamarink" from Bayview Entertainment
Written, directed and produced by Kyle Edward Ball, making his directorial debut, the film had its premiere at Fantasia Fest and has since taken social media by storm creating an unprecedented viral sensation for an independently produced horror film.
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[12/05/22 - 09:05 AM]
Season 5 of marblemedia's Award-Winning Series "All-Round Champion" Scores Premiere Dates on BYUtv and TVOkids
This latest season comes at the heels of the series winning Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.
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[12/05/22 - 09:03 AM]
TBS' Original Unscripted Series "The Cube," Hosted by NBA Champion & Entrepreneur Dwyane Wade Returns for Season Two on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 9:00PM
Actress Gabrielle Union-Wade and TV personality La La Anthony partner to kick off the first episode to beat "The Cube" and win money for charity.
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[12/05/22 - 09:01 AM]
"Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" Surpasses 1 Billion Hours Viewed
The anthology series' first installment from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan is only the third title in Netflix history to cross the 1 billion hour viewing mark within 60 days, and only the second ever English Language series.
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[12/05/22 - 08:10 AM]
MGM+ Announces Cast for "Domina" Season Two
Taking place during one of the most provocative periods in Roman history, the series follows the extraordinary rise of Gaius/Emperor Augustus Caesar's third wife, Livia Drusilla, played by Kasia Smutniak.
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[12/05/22 - 08:06 AM]
Power Couple Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson Return in New Season of HGTV Hit Series "Married to Real Estate" on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The compelling couple - who inspired 19 million season one viewers with their positive perspective on running successful property businesses, managing a home and raising three daughters - will help more families buy houses with potential in their ideal Atlanta neighborhoods and transform them into stunning dream homes.
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[12/05/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Fourth and Final Season of M. Night Shyamalan's Thriller "Servant"
"Servant" will debut with the first episode of its 10-episode fourth and final season, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 17.
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[12/05/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "You People" - feat. Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new couple (Jonah Hill, Lauren London) fall in love and find themselves confronting societal expectations and generational differences amidst their families (Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny) clashing cultures, in this comedy from Kenya Barris.
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[12/05/22 - 07:10 AM]
Jeff Bridges to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Bridges is one of Hollywood's most successful actors and a seven-time Academy Award nominee, as well as a singer and producer.
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