 |
 |
[06/22/22 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 22
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
|
|
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!
1883: THE BASS REEVES STORY (Paramount+) - Taylor Sheridan will direct the first two installments of the six-part limited series starring David Oyelowo as the legendary Wild West lawman. Sheridan, Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, David Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari are the executive producers for MTV Entertainment Studios, Bosque Ranch Productions, Yoruba Saxon Productions and 101 Studios. (Deadline.com)
CHALLENGE, THE (MTV) - Production is underway on the show's 38th season in Argentina with a 39th installment as on tap at the cable channel. T.J. Lavin is set to return as host for both seasons. (Variety.com)
CROWN, THE (Netflix) - Amir El-Masry has been cast as "the young Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed, the former Harrods owner and father of Princess Diana's lover Dodi," in the show's upcoming fifth season. Salim Daw was previously cast as the older incarnation of Mohamed al-Fayed. (Variety.com)
GODFATHER OF HARLEM (Epix) - Jason Alan Carvell has been cast as Malcolm X in the upcoming third season of the series. He'll take over from Nigél Thatch, who portrayed the role during the first two seasons. (Deadline.com)
JOE PICKETT (Spectrum) - Keean Johnson has joined the cast of the show's second season as plays Luke Brueggeman, "Joe Pickett's new Game and Fish trainee. Luke is a wide-eyed, lovable screwup who often acts as Joe's comedic sidekick. Luke has a motormouth, an aversion to horses - and an unconventional method for corralling drunk elk." Additionally, Vivienne Guynn's April Keeley, Chad Rook's Deputy McLanahan and Aadila Dosani's Cricket have been upped to regulars; while Patrick Gallagher, Alex Breaux, Sean Wei Mah, John Ralston, Cheryl De Luca, Chris Gauthier, Emily Alabi, T'áncháy Redvers and Aaron Dean Eisenberg will recur. (Deadline.com)
POKER FACE (Peacock) - Ellen Barkin is the latest to board the top secret series in an unspecified role. (Deadline.com)
POSE (FX) - Billy Porter has signed a first-look deal with FX Productions, giving the company first crack at his new production company Incognegro's output. (Deadline.com)
ROOKIE, THE: FEDS (ABC) - Kevin Zegers is the latest to join the cast of the spin-off series as Brendon Acres "who is just out of Quantico. Brendon's got a lot to prove in his first posting - not least because his background as the lead on the long-running TV series Vampire Cop means few people take him seriously. His years of method-actor training led not only to martial arts and gun skills, but also a master's in computer science." (Deadline.com)
|
|
|
 [june 2022]  |
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
[02/25/25 - 01:02 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max Streaming Service in Australia on March 31
"We've been clear that the globalization of Max is a top priority, and Australia represents one of our biggest new markets and a significant opportunity to delight even more fans with the incredible stories told by our iconic brands," said JB Perrette.
|
[02/25/25 - 01:02 PM]
ESPN Updates Seven NHL Exclusive Games for 2024-25 Season
On March 11, the Tampa Bay Lightning face the Carolina Hurricanes in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference's best teams on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
|
[02/25/25 - 12:31 PM]
Video: "Fear Street: Prom Queen" - Date Announcement - Netflix
In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school's wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown.
|
[02/25/25 - 12:01 PM]
Top 10 Week of Feb. 17: "American Murder: Gabby Petito" Hits No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Audiences also tuned in for the new drama-thriller series "Zero Day" - starring Robert De Niro, about a deadly cyberattack - which debuted at No. 2 in English TV (19.1 million views).
|
[02/25/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Announces May 4 Return for "The Walking Dead: Dead City" and Debuts Opening Minutes from the Highly Anticipated Season Two Premiere Episode
In season two, in the growing war for control of Manhattan, Maggie and Negan find themselves trapped on opposite sides.
|
[02/25/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Million Dollar Secret" - Official Trailer - Netflix
12 strangers enter a sumptuous lakeside estate and in each of their rooms is a mysterious welcome gift - a box. 11 of them are empty and one contains $1,000,000, and it's for that guest to keep - as long as they keep their identity hidden.
|
[02/25/25 - 09:11 AM]
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets on "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" Viewership Up 29 Percent and Most-Watched Program of the Night Across All of Television
The game broadcast averaged 2,870,000 viewers and was the most-watched program of the night across all of television, according to Nielsen.
|
[02/25/25 - 09:04 AM]
Peacock Releases Season 2 First Look for Emmy Award-Winning Original Series "Poker Face"
Guest stars this season include Cynthia Erivo, Katie Holmes, John Mulaney, and Awkwafina.
|
[02/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Fictional Miniseries About The 1970 Championship
Inspired by real events, the miniseries will dive into the challenges, passions, and fears that accompanied players such as Pelé, Tostão, Félix, Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Gérson, and Rivellino, as well as coach Zagallo, during the preparation and competition of the tournament.
|
[02/25/25 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Branded Television Goes Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole with Fifth "Descendants" Movie for Disney Channel and Disney+
Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker will reprise their roles as Princesses Red and Chloe, the daughters of the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively.
|
[02/25/25 - 08:51 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Feature-Length Documentary "Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now"
The feature-length documentary peers behind Ozzy's public persona to reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced since his fateful fall in 2019.
|
[02/25/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Bert Kreischer: Lucky" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In his fourth Netflix special, Bert dives into everything from shedding 45 pounds, the usual family antics, getting parenting tips from Snoop Dogg and more.
|
[02/25/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "You" Season 5 - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
Well, well, well, if it isn't the luckiest guy in New York? Joe Goldberg returns for the fifth and final season on April 24, only on Netflix.
|
[02/25/25 - 07:02 AM]
FOX Sports Celebrates 30 Years of MLB Coverage with Action-Packed 2025 Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
FOX Sports' traditional MLB Opening Weekend coverage on Saturday, March 29, leads off with a day-night doubleheader.
|
[02/25/25 - 06:43 AM]
BBC Announce Cast Joining Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell in "Half Man"
Mitchell Robertson, Stuart Campbell, Neve McIntosh, Marianne McIvor and Charlie De Melo are among those joining the series, created and written by Richard Gadd.
|
|
|
|
