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[05/27/20 - 11:17 PM] Development Update: Wednesday, May 27 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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AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (NBC) - The network and producers Fremantle and Syco Entertainment have issued a statement about the results of its internal investigation into Gabrielle Union's departure from the series as judge. It reads in part: "Through the investigation process, it has been revealed that no one associated with the show made any insensitive or derogatory remarks about Ms. Union's appearance, and that neither race nor gender was a contributing factor in the advancement or elimination of contestants at any time. The investigation has shown that the concerns raised by Ms. Union had no bearing on the decision not to exercise the option on her contract." (Deadline.com)
LINCOLN LAWYER, THE (CBS) - The high-profile legal drama, which didn't move forward at the network, may find a new home at Amazon. Author Michael Connelly, whose similar book-turned-TV series "Bosch" airs on the streaming service, revealed said news on the newly launched "Bestsellers" podcast in an episode due to go live on Thursday. In the novels, the titular "Lincoln Lawyer" Mickey Haller is the half-brother of Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch. (THR.com)
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS (Hulu) - Manny Jacinto is set to star opposite Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in the limited series based on Liane Moriarty's book of the same name. He'll play Yao, "a bright-eyed man-kid with a hipster vibe. After a life and death encounter with Masha (Kidman), Yao finds himself as her right hand man at Tranquillum, a wellness resort with unusual practices. He's deeply committed to Masha's self-improvement techniques and teachings and is in entirely in her thrall." (Deadline.com)
TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020 (Netflix) - Fuji Television has pulled the plug on the series following the death of pro wrestler and star Hana Kimura. "We would like to express our sincere condolences for the death of Hana Kimura, who appeared on the program. We also deeply mourn the bereaved families," the company said in a statement. "Regarding 'TERRACE HOUSE TOKYO: 2019-2020,' we have decided to stop recording, broadcasting, and distribution on FOD in the future. We take this issue very seriously and would like to continue to earnestly respond to it." (Deadline.com)
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[02/26/25 - 09:31 AM] Video: First Look Images and Official Teaser for Season 5 of "Law & Order: Organized Crime" The new season will premiere April 17 on Peacock with two episodes at launch and new episodes weekly.
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[02/26/25 - 09:30 AM] FOX Renews Hit Medical Series "Doc" for Second Season with 22-Episode Pick-Up The freshman series' premiere scrubbed in at over 16 million viewers, making it FOX's most watched debut in over five years.
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[02/26/25 - 09:07 AM] Netflix: What We Watched the Second Half of 2024 The bi-annual Engagement Report covers approximately 99% of all video watch time on Netflix.
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[02/26/25 - 09:01 AM] Video: Official Trailer Released for "Douglas Is Cancelled" Starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan The series will premiere on Thursday, March 6 followed by episodes airing twice weekly.
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[02/26/25 - 08:31 AM] Video: "Welcome to the Family" - Official Trailer - Netflix A struggling single mom rallies her quirky family to outsmart a mafia boss after her estranged, wealthy father dies, leaving them with his debt.
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[02/26/25 - 08:27 AM] ESPN Re-Signs Laura Rutledge to Multi-Year Contract; Extends Popular Host and Reporter's Tenure into Second Decade Rutledge's presence during her new agreement will continue to include hosting the Emmy-nominated "NFL Live" year-round and see her remain on the broadcast team for marquee NFL and college football games as well as signature events, such as the NFL Draft, the Masters, SEC Kickoff and more.
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[02/26/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "Havoc" - Official Teaser - Netflix After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son, while unravelling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city.
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[02/26/25 - 07:00 AM] Video: "Another Simple Favor" - Official Teaser Trailer - Prime Video Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.
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[02/26/25 - 06:31 AM] Max to Keep Live Sports and News Within Standard and Premium Subscription Tiers at No Additional Cost to Consumers It was originally announced that a B/R Sports Add-On would become available to Max subscribers at an additional cost.
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[02/26/25 - 06:31 AM] Netflix - "Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure" - Official Date, First Look, and Key Art Debut In 2010, 80 year-old Forrest Fenn hid a fantastical treasure in the mountains north of Santa Fe.
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[02/26/25 - 06:07 AM] Apple Original Films Announces New Documentary Event "Bono: Stories of Surrender" Based on his celebrated memoir, "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story," and the accompanying book/theatre tour, the film hails from RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment, with award-winning filmmaker Andrew Dominik directing.
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[02/26/25 - 06:01 AM] "Doctor Who" Season Two Premieres April 12 Across Disney+ and the BBC Plus: Emmy Award winner Alan Cumming will guest star in the second episode as Mr Ring-a-Ding, a happy, funny, singalong cartoon, who lives in Sunny Town with his friend Sunshine Sally.
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[02/26/25 - 05:01 AM] Video: "Temptation Island" - Official Trailer - Netflix In this spicy update to the hit reality series, four couples test their relationships by shacking up with eligible singles on a tropical island.
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[02/25/25 - 05:22 PM] Neon Lights Up on Production: "Lucky" - A New Limited Series Coming to Apple TV+ Anya Taylor-Joy confronts a dark criminal past in an adaptation of the New York Times best-seller.
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[02/25/25 - 02:02 PM] Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer Set to Host "The 97th Oscars Red Carpet Show" This marks Jesse Palmer's inaugural year and Hough's second consecutive year hosting the official pre-show.
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