Friday, September 25, 2020

Samuel L. Jackson To Reprise Nick Fury Role In Marvel Series In The Works At Disney+


The project is in its early stages and details are being kept under wraps, but we’re told Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot) will write and executive produce, and Marvel Studios will produce. - Denise Petski & Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Hollywood [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

‘Rashomon’ Series From Amblin Television in Development at HBO Max


The project, which has been in the works since late 2018, will not be a direct adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s classic film, but will retain the key plot device. It is described as a drama centering around a grisly sexual assault and murder, and the unraveling mystery seen through multiple characters’ competing narratives. - Will Thorne, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Thursday, September 24, 2020

'The Boys' Spinoff in the Works at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter


The untitled spinoff, written by The Boys executive producer Craig Rosenberg, is set at America's only college exclusively for young superheroes — which is run by the shady corporation Vought International. Like the parent show, the spinoff is expected to be a very TV-MA series — described as part college show and part Hunger Games — that follows the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. - Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Alan Arkin Not Returning To ‘The Kominsky Method’ For Netflix Series’ Third & Final Season


Alan Arkin, who played Norman opposite Michael Douglas’ Sandy in the first two seasons of the Golden Globe-winning comedy, has left the Chuck Lorre-created show ahead of its upcoming third and final season. - Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Hollywood [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Carey Mulligan Joins Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Netflix Movie 'Maestro' | Hollywood Reporter


Bradley Cooper has tapped Carey Mulligan to play Felicia, the wife of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, in his upcoming Netflix musical drama Maestro. - Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Monday, September 21, 2020

‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ Canceled After One Season at Netflix


“We can confirm that there will not be an additional season of ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.’ We know fans are eager to learn how this chapter of ‘The Dark Crystal’ saga concludes and we’ll look for ways to tell that story in the future,” said executive producer Lisa Henson. - Will Thorne, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Peacock Launches on Roku Across the U.S.


The availability of the Peacock app on Roku devices and Roku-enabled TVs comes after NBCU and the platform company buried the hatchet last Friday, in a broad deal that included renewing the deal to keep NBC’s TV Everywhere channels on Roku and the addition of NBC content to the free Roku Channel. - Todd Spangler, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]