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[05/07/21 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 7
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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ABSENTIA (Amazon) - Star Stana Katic took to social media with the news the series' third season, which dropped back in July, was its last. (@Stana_Katic)
BATWOMAN (The CW) - Sunday's episode will introduce Cluemaster's clever daughter, Stephanie Brown (Morgan Kohan), "who is primarily known as the Gotham vigilante Spoiler in the comics." (EW.com)
BLOOD RELATIVE/IT'S OUR TIME (A.K.A. UNTITLED FILM RE-ENACTMENT PROJECT) (FOX) - The network has passed on both drama pilots. Melissa Leo toplined the former, in which genetic genealogy is the best new tool in crime scene forensics, and nobody knows it like Louise Kelly (Leo). Tate Donovan, Tyrone Marshall Brown, Dascha Polanco, Dawnn Lewis and Jude Mayer also starred. The latter featured three students - Collin (TBD), Logan (Dallas Young) and Willow (Kat Manchester) - who are pursuing their filmmaking dreams by putting on an impossibly ambitious shot-for-shot remake of one of Collin's favorite movies... "The Goonies." Caitlin FitzGerald starred as their teacher Stella Cooper with Livi Birch and Bridget Upchurch as her nieces, Olivia and Tory; Christian Finlayson as Marcus; Trayce Malachi as Zack; and Ramon Rodriguez as Jax. (Variety.com)
DON'T BE TARDY (Bravo) - Kim Zolciak-Biermann's reality staple won't return for a ninth season. (TMZ.com)
GARCÍA! (HBO Max, New!) - Writers Sara Antuña and Carlos de Pando are set to team with director Eugenio Mira for a six-hour series for the streamer to be produced in Spain based on the graphic novel of the same name by authors Santiago García and Luis Bustos. Veki Velilla, Francisco Ortiz, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, Francisco Reyes, Nico Romero, Helio Pedregal, Mario Pardo, Miki Molina, Marina Gatell, Pepe Ocio and Silvia Abascal star in the project, about "a young investigative reporter named Antonia (Velilla), who uncovers the truth behind a decades-old Francoist conspiracy." Miguel Salvat, Steve Matthews and Antony Root are also among the executive producers for Zeta Studios. (Variety.com)
LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET (E!) - Giuliana Rancic is stepping down as host of the award show staple after almost two decades. (@giulianarancic)
LOOT (MAYA RUDOLPH COMEDY SERIES) (Apple TV+) - Mj Rodriguez has been cast opposite Maya Rudolph in the comedy series as Sofia, "the hard-working executive director of the non-profit funded by her absentee billionaire boss, Molly." (Variety.com)
NASH BRIDGES (USA) - The network is moving forward with its two-hour revival movie with Don Johnson (Nash Bridges), Cheech Marin (Joe Dominguez) and Jeff Perry (Harvey Leek) all reprising their roles as "elite investigators for the San Francisco Police Department Special Investigations Unit." Johnson, Bill Chais and Marc Rosen are behind the effort, which comes from Village Roadshow Television. Also cast are Diarra Kilpatrick as Lena Harris, "police captain and Nash's boss"; Bonnie Somerville as Christina Hunter, "a psychiatrist who contracts with SIU to evaluate cops"; Joe Dinicol as Steven Colton, "a by-the-book millennial cop"; Alexia Garcia as Chloe Zane, "a fearless and tech savvy member of the SIU Unit"; Angela Ko as Ellie Tang, "a rebellious, adrenaline junkie SIU Investigator"; and Paul James as Keith "Philly" Morton, "a tough as nails SIU inspector and Ellie's partner." (Deadline.com)
SANDITON (PBS) - Co-star Theo James has revealed he won't return as part of the show's recently announced two-season renewal. (@masterpiecepbs)
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[02/14/25 - 01:01 PM]
Max Renews "The Pitt," Starring Noah Wyle, for a Second Season
New episodes of the 15-episode first season debut on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET leading up to the season finale on April 10.
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[02/14/25 - 01:01 PM]
"XO, Kitty" Renewed for a Third Season at Netflix
Season 2 premiered on January 16, 2025 and debuted at #2 on the English TV List with 14.2 million views.
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[02/14/25 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original Six-Part Documentary Series "Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015" Debuts February 25
Inspired by Henry Hampton's legendary documentary series "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement," this new installment of the groundbreaking 1987 series illuminates the bold stories of people and communities who continue to work for equity and racial justice in the years since the birth of the American civil rights movement.
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[02/14/25 - 10:06 AM]
"Farmer Wants a Wife" - Are You DTF? Meet the 32 Women Ready to Saddle Up and Take on the Farm Life, Premiering Thursday, 3/20 at 9/8c on FOX
This season, four new farmers - Matt Warren, Jay Woods, John Sansone and Colton Hendricks - bring the heat as all-new daters look to leave behind city life for the charm of the country as they embark on an adventure that could change the course of their lives forever.
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[02/14/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Announces Returning Main Cast and New Cast Starring in Season Three of the Emmy-Winning Drama Series "Euphoria," As Well As New and Returning Key Crew Members
Returning series regulars include Emmy winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, SAG Awards winner Eric Dane, BAFTA Film Award nominee Jacob Elordi, Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow.
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[02/14/25 - 10:01 AM]
Love Is in the Air! New Reality Dating Series "Bravo's Love Hotel" Coming Soon
The new reality dating series brings together some of "The Real Housewives" franchise fan favorites, including Shannon Storms Beador, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby and Luann de Lesseps for the ultimate luxurious getaway in the hopes of finding true love.
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[02/14/25 - 08:01 AM]
The Latest Season of "Yellowstone" Heads Exclusively to Peacock - Season 5: Part 2 Arrives March 16
The Dutton family fights to defend their ranch and way of life from an Indian reservation and land developers.
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[02/14/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" Season 4 - Sneak Peek - Netflix
To celebrate the Season of Love, Netflix takes you behind the scenes of filming "Bridgerton" Season 4 with Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek).
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[02/14/25 - 07:01 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Focus Features' Gothic Tale "Nosferatu" Beginning February 21
From acclaimed director Robert Eggers, the film stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe and more.
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[02/14/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "My Family" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A terminally ill father prepares his chaotic family to care for his two young kids and face life without him - but they must put old quarrels to rest.
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[02/13/25 - 03:23 PM]
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[02/13/25 - 01:42 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Memphis Grizzlies Visit Cleveland Cavaliers on February 23
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.
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[02/13/25 - 01:15 PM]
Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection" Adds Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Kadia Saraf, Dominic Fumusa and Emilia Suarez
Production kicked off in January 2025 in New York and the series is set to launch in summer of 2025 on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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[02/13/25 - 01:00 PM]
Video: "O'Dessa" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, "O'Dessa" is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom.
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[02/13/25 - 12:01 PM]
Legendary Lineup Grows as "Saturday Night Live" Announces More Musical Guests and Comedians for "SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" Streaming Live on Peacock from Radio City Music Hall on February 14 at 8ET/5PT
The event celebrating 50 years of legendary "SNL" musical and comedy performances will also feature special appearances by Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and more surprise guests.
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