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[05/21/19 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 21
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!
COBRA KAI (YouTube) - Creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald and Hayden Schlossberg have signed a three-year overall deal with producer Sony Pictures Television. The pact calls for them to continue on the series as well as develop new series projects via their newly formed Counterbalance Entertainment banner. (Deadline.com)
CONNERS, THE (ABC) - Executive producers Sara Gilbert and Tom Werner have teamed up to launch a production company, sara + tom. (Deadline.com)
GOOD PEOPLE (Amazon) - Greg Kinnear is set to star opposite Lisa Kudrow in the half-hour comedy pilot as Dr. Paul Keating, "the incredibly charismatic and charming philosophy professor at Sacramento University. He's Indiana Jones-meets-Joan Didion. He causes problems for Lynn Steele (Kudrow) and Hazel Miller (Whitney Cummings) because of his unorthodox methods of teaching and refusal to acquiesce to "PC" rules." (Deadline.com)
HIGH FIDELITY (Hulu) - Kingsley Ben-Adir has landed a recurring role on the Nick Hornby series as Russell "Mac" McCormack: "He's charming, worldly, intelligent - though not at all pretentious - and was Rob's most serious boyfriend. Everything seemed to be great, then one day he moved to London, and a year later Rob is still getting over it. But Mac may not be gone from her life for good." (Deadline.com)
LORD OF THE RINGS, THE (Amazon) - "Game of Thrones" alum Bryan Cogman has been tapped to consult on the upcoming J.R.R. Tolkien series, where he'll work alongside co-creators J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. (Variety.com)
SUCCESSION (HBO) - Holly Hunter has signed on to recur on the new season as Rhea Jarrell, "the politically savvy CEO of a rival media conglomerate." (Deadline.com)
UNORTHODOX (Netflix) - Shira Haas, Jeff Wilbusch and Amit Rahav are set to star in the four-part series, which is inspired by Deborah Feldman's New York Times bestselling book of the same name. Production is underway in Berlin with Maria Schrader directing from a script by Anna Winger and Alexa Karolinski. Winger and Henning Kamm are the producers. (Deadline.com)
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[02/05/25 - 10:30 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Returns to the Oscars Stage for Massive "After the Oscars Show" Special
The fan-favorite "After the Oscars Show" will air live from the famed Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in front of thousands of fans, sitting in the very seats that Hollywood's elite warmed mere hours before, winning their golden statuettes.
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[02/05/25 - 10:01 AM]
Oscar Winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone Return to "The Oscars" Stage
Hosted by Conan O'Brien, "The Oscars" will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
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[02/05/25 - 10:00 AM]
TNT Sports and HBO Sports Documentaries Present "We Beat the Dream Team," Debuting February 17 on HBO and Max
The film reveals the little-known story of a group of college basketball players who were tasked with preparing Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan and the rest of the legendary "Dream Team" for their Olympic debut in 1992.
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[02/05/25 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Debuts New Stand-Up Comedy Special "Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal"
The one-hour special will premiere March 11 on Prime Video.
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[02/05/25 - 09:18 AM]
CBS "FBI" Line Up Wins Tuesday Night
"FBI" was the #1 show of the night with 5.83 million viewers, winning its hour by +1.33 million viewers.
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[02/05/25 - 09:02 AM]
Holland America Line and The History Channel Introduce Multi-Year Partnership Featuring Exclusive Historically Focused Itineraries and Immersive Shore Excursions
These worldwide itineraries are rich in destinations that have played a part in historical moments or have a deep-rooted history.
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[02/05/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Benefits with Friends" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Bia (Bruna Marquezine) and Victor (Sérgio Malheiros) are best friends. While he lives in a relationship that has gotten boring, she has fleeting relationships, without believing in love.
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[02/05/25 - 09:00 AM]
We TV Renews Ground Breaking Music Competition Reality Series, "Deb's House," for a Second Season
The eight episode, hour-long reality series, is currently filming in New York and New Jersey and slated to premiere this summer, airing exclusively on We TV and streaming exclusively on ALLBLK.
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[02/05/25 - 08:02 AM]
HGTV Orders Revamped Season of "Love It or List It" with Page Turner Stepping into the Popular Series' Designer Role
In the eight newly ordered hourlong episodes, Page will go head-to-head with the series' longtime real estate agent, David Visentin, to help homeowners who are fed up with their digs.
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[02/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Toxic Town" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When dozens of babies in Corby are born with disabilities, their mothers embark on a battle to hold those responsible to account. Based on a true story.
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[02/05/25 - 07:00 AM]
Meet the 14 Teams That Will Compete on One of the Most Challenging Races Around the World on the Season Premiere of "The Amazing Race," Wednesday, March 5 on CBS!
The "season of surprises" features the largest cast ever in the history of the Race.
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[02/05/25 - 06:04 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils a Delicious First Look at French-Language Drama "Careme," Premiering Globally Wednesday, April 30
"Carême" will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on April 30 with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly every Wednesday through June 11.
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[02/05/25 - 05:19 AM]
FOX Sports Reveals Robust 2025 LIV Golf Schedule
The League makes its first appearance stateside from Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami on Friday, April 4.
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[02/05/25 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Delicious" - Official Trailer - Netflix
During their vacation in the French countryside, a wealthy German family becomes entangled with a young hotel worker harboring sinister intentions.
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[02/04/25 - 02:02 PM]
Starz Included with YouTube TV in Brand New Offer
This promotion, available for new and existing customers, is available through April.
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