As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues, Television Development Struggles to Pick Up the Pace

Stacey Silva and her Albanian fiancé, Florian Sukaj, officially decide on a fast-tracked wedding date in the Sunday, September 27, episode of TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé spinoff Darcey & Stacey.“We’re in a pandemic in lockdown. The court houses are closing, so Florian and I decided we are going to move the wedding date up and get married tomorrow,” Stacey, 46, explains in Us Weekly’s exclusive sneak peek of the episode.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Boys” could soon be getting a spinoff. Variety has learned that Amazon is fast-tracking development on a new iteration of the popular comic book series adaptation.The news comes just under three weeks after the premiere of Season 2 of the series, which is based on The New York Times best-selling comic of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Mr. Mercedes” will live on, with Peacock officially picking up the Stephen King crime drama for its third season.The show previously aired on Audience Network and had been renewed for a third season, but Audience Network shutdown before the season aired.

Billie Eilish is fed up with people forgoing social distancing rules and throwing parties amid the coronavirus pandemic.The “Bad Guy” singer, 18, took to her Instagram Story earlier this week to slam those who aren’t abiding by COVID-19 protocols as she chooses to take precautions.“Funny how I haven’t hugged my best friends in six months, and y’all are out here partying,” Eilish said with a filter that made her mouth appear huge.

hereIn the letter, they wrote: "Whilst we understand the many challenges and difficulties that the public transport operators are facing in these difficult times, it is imperative that commuters can still access a frequent and reliable train service to access employment opportunities."Swinton is one of Salford's busiest local stations, providing an important link for residents."They add that a new Park and Ride facility is proposed for the station.

David Cameron was ­yesterday accused of having a “brass neck” for ­volunteering at a ­food bank – despite his ­policies making them desperately needed.He presided over the largest increase in food banks in British history while prime minister.Asked about lockdown, Cameron told Times Radio: “My wife was battling hard to save and promote her fashion ­business, I was working less than that. "And so I cooked all the meals.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO is developing a hip hop vampire drama from Macro Television Studios and the writing team of Leah Benavides Rodriguez and Carlito Rodriguez.Currently titled “Thirst,” the series tells the story of a brilliant but cocky Atlanta rapper who thinks he’s found his way to stardom when he links up with hip-hop’s hottest group.

Billie Eilish has called out her peers for “partying” during the coronavirus pandemic.Posting a video to her Instagram Story using a distorted, zoomed-in face filter, the “Bad Guy” singer told the camera: “Funny how I haven't hugged my best friends in six months and y’all are out here partying.”Returning to her normal face with a deadpan impression, an unimpressed Eilish continued: “Funny.”A number of influencers and celebrities have come under fire for attending parties at a time when large

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has canceled “Stumptown” despite previously renewing the show for a second season.According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, due to timing and scheduling needs for the current season that have been impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, ABC opted not to move forward with the second season as planned.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO is developing a drama series that boasts Lily Rabe among its executive producers.The project is currently titled “The Big D.” Set during a hot and hotly contested summer in Dallas 1980, the show follows a triangle of women as their lives collide to unearth a secret past involving the city’s would-be First Lady, Pat Pangburn, and her mysterious bout of amnesia.Samantha Buck and Marie Schlingmann will serve as writers and co-executive producers on the project.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Pose” co-creator Steven Canals has set up a drama project for development at ABC.The show is currently titled “In the End.” Incapable of living life to the fullest, Kiona Brown makes the only logical choice – to embrace death as an end-of-life doula.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEva Longoria and Ben Spector’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment has signed a new three-year first-look deal with 20th Television.“Eva and Ben’s passion for championing meaningful stories, especially those of underrepresented voices and communities is something we believe in deeply at 20th, so we jumped at the chance to extend our relationship with them,” said 20th TV president Carolyn Cassidy.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe scripted series about “Tiger King’s” Joe Exotic starring Nicolas Cage has been set up at Amazon for development, Variety has learned.Variety exclusively reported the project was in the works from CBS Television Studios and Imagine Television in May.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories and producer John Cameron have optioned the rights to adapt Marie Lu’s novel “Warcross” as a television series.For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game–it’s a way of life.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA fourth installment in the “Black-ish” franchise could soon be a reality.Variety has confirmed that ABC is developing a spinoff of the critically-acclaimed comedy titled “Old-ish.” The new spinoff would focus on Earl “Pops” Johnson and Ruby Johnson, played in the mothership series by Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis.The project would Ruby and Earl as they give love a second chance.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has picked up two seasons of the planned drama series reboot of the classic sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”Will Smith made the announcement Tuesday on YouTube, which can be viewed below. The series, titled “Bel-Air,” will be based on Morgan Cooper’s viral video that reimagined the NBC comedy series as a drama.

Tom Cruise is reportedly shelling out some of his own cash to help ensure that the production on the new “Mission: Impossible” can go on amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Joe Otterson TV ReporterSilk could soon be the next Marvel character to get her own TV series, Variety has learned from sources.Variety has learned that Sony, which controls the rights to the Spider-Man universe, is developing a live-action series centered on Silk. Lauren Moon is in talks to write.