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[05/08/23 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 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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BUNK'D (Disney Channel) - Production on the comedy series has been halted due to the WGA strike. (Deadline.com, 5/7)
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+) - The Marvel Studios series is the latest to have filming disrupted by the WGA strike. (Deadline.com)
DUSTER (Max) - Sofia Vassilieva and Dan Tracy will recur on the newcomer as Jessica and Agent Chad Grant, respectively. No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
EAST NEW YORK/TRUE LIES (CBS) - The Eye has canceled both dramas after one season. (Variety.com)
EVIL (Paramount+) - The supernatural drama has shut down on Friday due to the WGA strike. Said report adds "there will be no more filming for the upcoming fourth season as production is wrapping early. Timing is suspect in light of the ongoing WGA strike but sources stress that the decision was made due to a personal family matter involving one of the actors on the show, affecting their availability to complete the scenes." (Deadline.com, 5/6)
S.W.A.T. (CBS) - The veteran drama has scored a reprieve with a 13-episode final season. "We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for S.W.A.T. and we have reached an agreement to renew it for a final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year," Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and Katherine Pope, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios, said in a joint statement. "S.W.A.T. has aired for six seasons on CBS and garnered a devoted following. We are pleased that we found a way to bring it back and give closure to the show's storylines and characters, which audiences deserve. Once again, we appreciate the talents and efforts of the cast, writers, producers and crew and everyone who has contributed to the success of S.W.A.T. We look forward to its return next season." (Deadline.com)
SEVERANCE (Apple TV+) - The drama series has had production paused as a result of the WGA strike. (Deadline.com)
WE OWN THIS CITY (HBO) - Executive producer David Simon has confirmed his overall deal with HBO has been suspended because of the WGA strike. (@AoDespair)
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[10/15/26 - 08:02 AM]
Al Pacino to Be Honored with the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Pacino will be presented with the union's top tribute at The 33rd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which will stream live on Netflix Sunday, February 28, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.
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[10/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals December 18 Premiere Date & Teaser for "Frisco King," Starring Samuel L. Jackson
Written by Taylor Sheridan, "Frisco King" follows seasoned New Orleans gangster Lee Washington as he lands in Frisco, Texas, and discovers a hustler's playground hidden beneath the polished surface of American suburbia.
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[10/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Fall of El Mayo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, longtime partner of "El Chapo", and a ghost to authorities for over three decades. The documentary that tells the story of his downfall.
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[10/15/26 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Wins Its Premiere Week with Eight of the Top 10 Broadcast Shows and Delivers +9% Year-Over-Year Growth
Weekly viewership averaged 4.43 million viewers, growing +9% from its 2025 premiere week (4.08m viewers).
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[10/15/26 - 07:01 AM]
TNT Sports & DAZN Present World Championship Boxing Doubleheader on "The Fight", Saturday, Oct. 17
Headlining the evening, WBC Super Welterweight Champion Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora (24-1-1, 16 KOs) will put his title on the line against unbeaten challenger Ermal Hadribeaj (23-0-1, 8 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round showdown.
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[10/15/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "In a Holidaze" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Maddie Ziegler stars in this festive romantic comedy about second chances, tangled feelings, and a chosen family you'll want to spend the holidays with.
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[10/15/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils the Official Trailer for "The Chosen" Season Six Premiering Exclusively on November 15, 2026
The season will culminate with a stand-alone film coming to theaters on March 12, 2027.
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[10/15/26 - 07:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Charming Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, November 9
A dazzling line-up of familiar faces are heading to sun-soaked Sainte Victoire, ready to bring even more mystery and mischief to Season 5.
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[10/15/26 - 06:59 AM]
ESPN Unveils Industry-Leading NBA Commentator Roster for Its Milestone 25th Consecutive NBA Season
Mike Breen, Tim Legler, Richard Jefferson and Lisa Salters return for their second season together as ESPN and ABC's lead NBA broadcast team.
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[10/15/26 - 06:30 AM]
Drew Barrymore Set to Host "Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic," A New Primetime Special Airing Thanksgiving Week, Monday, Nov. 23 on CBS and Paramount+
From cookies for a cookie exchange to Thanksgiving pies, each challenge encourages home bakers to create unforgettable recipes by putting innovative twists on beloved Pillsbury products while demonstrating their mastery of from-scratch baking.
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[10/15/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Steps" - Official Trailer - Netflix
At midnight, we ride.
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[10/15/26 - 03:01 AM]
Oriol Paulo Returns to Netflix with "Proxies", Premiering on December 11
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[10/15/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Beat Luke Littler" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Twenty amateurs step onto the oche against the world champion, Luke Littler.
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[10/14/26 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Gajab Raat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[10/14/26 - 04:10 PM]
Nebraska Volleyball Serves Up a Big Saturday on FOX
Nebraska's 3-0 win averaged 945,000 viewers on FOX.
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