Post by managermike99 on Jan 31, 2012 9:37:53 GMT -5
listed in Alphabetical order
update;
There has been 1 series ordered "Buy More", and 10 more ordered to pilots.
At this point the network is closing the pilot process for the Fall season.
We will wait for the pilots to come back and evaluate them and compare them to our current shows as well as other network pilots we are looking at before making our programming decisions for next season.
Another Teen Vampire Show (Comedy - 30 Min)
ordered to pilot
Columbia Pictures / Sony Television
Slapstick Comedy
A half hour comedy revolving around an idyllic town full of jocks and bimbos, taken over by Vampires and Werwolves and probably some Zombies thrown in there too.
Buy More (Sit-Com 30 Min)
ordered to series
Warner Bros Television
A spinoff of NBC's cancelled 5 year dramedy "Chuck". This sit-com focuses on the Buy More and its employees Big Mike, Jeff, Lester, as well as Morgan and Alex. Look for other former cast members to appear from time to time as guests. The goofball staff are still operating under the belief that the store is a CIA front although the reality is all that has been abandoned.
First Sight (Sit-com) (30 min)
ordered to script
A man has to deal with his predication to fall in love at first sight, over and over again, and how it keeps him from pursuing a serious relationship.
Florida Crazy (Dramedy) (60 min)
ordered to script
EP - Carl Hiaasen
A huge ensemble cast of the fictional Florida's rich and famous who have too much time and money on their hands, which leads them into one misadventure and predicament after another. Two of the constants in the show are Mickey Huizenga a writer and sort of narrator for the series, and Johnny Ritalin a laid back detective or "fixer". Many of the characters from Hiaasen's novels will also make appearances.
Forsaken (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
3 friends get lost in the middle east while hiking and cross over into an unfriendly Iran.
Get Well Soon (Comedy) (30 min)
ordered to script
Workplace comedy that centers around a post-op Surgery ward that is chronically in shortage of beds so tries to move patients along without losing their patience. Side stories include two stange interlopers; one that runs the Floral shop in the hospital, and the other who does deliveries.
Hollywood RHD (alternate; Harry Bosch) (Drama - 60 Min)
ordered to pilot
Lionsgate Television
Police Procedural
Michael Connelly EP/Book
Harry Bosch is the gruff, old school detective with no respect for the chain of command, which is why he finds himself working the dregs of Hollywood's Robbery and Homicide Division after a demotion. All Harry cares about is putting away criminals, serving justice, and being able to look himself in the mirror in the morning. That makes him a rare and dangerous man in LA.
Louie's Billiards (Comedy) (30 Min)
ordered to pilot
Dreamworks Television
A coming of age time period piece (1981) that focuses on the rough but normal youths who frequent the local billiard and video game parlor as they try and find their way in life.
Paterson By Night (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Universal Television
A dark drama about an insurance broker whose mounting pressures from work and a recent divorce cause him a bout of insomnia. While playing around on the computer he finds himself drawn into a world that mixes online and real time in his own Paterson, New Jersey. The world and people are full of deceipt, immorality, half lies, half truths, and the rush and intrigue continue to pull him deeper.
Pittsburgh, PA (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Political drama centering around the mayor, city councillors, some activists, the Catholic church, a transportation consultant, and a sexy female reporter who tries to stir up trouble. Greed is rampant as everyone looks out for #1 and that's not the taxpayer!
Salome (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Action series surrounding a femme fatale "Salome" who is forced to do the government's bidding or return to jail.
The Scout (Drama) (60 Min)
ordered to pilot
Sony Pictures Television
Episodic drama.
Ben is on the surface just one of many baseball scouts who comb their territory for prospects for his major league employer. However, Ben has the amazing power of insight way beyond most people. He is able to use his insights to approach each prospect and help them shape their lives and decisions for what is best for them; not just for baseball. This however often causes clashes with his employer, as well as a prospect's family, and often the prospect himself.
Sorsha (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Fantasy adventure based around Sorsha, Princess of Bavmorda continuing on where she left off in the movie "Willow"
Split (aka Splitsville) (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
MGM Television
A more subtle and modern day version of Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. Follows the life of a salesman who has three distinct personalties as he suffers from multiple personality dissorder. All 3 fight for control of the man, while trying not to push him over the edge into self-destruction.
Stayin' in Vegas (Dramedy) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Warner Bros Television
Four male friends movie from Illinois to Vegas and make a pact to support each other for one year, no matter what, as each pursues their dreams of the rich and famous in Sin City. They include a male model/entertainer, a lawyer/conman, a construction contractor, and a fighter. While they expect to have to persevere through bad times, they find themselves unable to deal with the mix of success and failure, and the differences in moral code which Vegas brings to the forefront. And then there's the women who threaten to tear them apart. Will they stick to their one year deal? Will what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas?
Steel Bellies (Dramedy) (60 min)
ordered to script
A young executive is determined to show the old guard up at his recently deceased Father's steel mill by hiring a crew of women and one overweight man, and using the job to toughen them up and turn their lives around.
The Stepford Wives (Dramedy) (60 minutes)
ordered to script
Relativity Media
Another take on the Stepford Wives story. This time the small suburban community is filled not with robotic ideal wives, but ones that have been bioengineered to be just what the doctor (or lawyer, or investment banker) ordered. But what happens when some of the husbands decide to covet they neighbor's wife?
~untitled Tony Gilroy project~ (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Universal Pictures / Relativity Media
Much like in the movie "State of Play" the show will focus on an ongoing battle of truth between a star reporter and upcoming Congressman who were once childhood friends. Not only do they battle for truth, justice, and the American way, they also find themselves in competition for the same woman (the reporter's young intern). Everyone uses each other to get what they want, and tries to exploit the situations without burning bridges.
Walden Prep (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Sony Television
It's the early 1950's at a New England prep school for boys, and the talent battle is on between the patriotic, CIA loving, hawks and the liberal minded, eclectic doves amongst the faculty and outside influences.
War (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Universal Pictures
When the streets of Baltimore turn into a bloody battlefield between two warring biker gangs, the violence spreads to the general public, and then to the legal system. Judges who were quite happy to acquit now find themselves in the middle of the mayhem and are determined to find a way out. Even if that means bending the laws they swore to upkeep.
The Warriors (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Paramount Pictures
EP - Walter Hill
Based losely on the 1979 cult movie. The Warriors are not trying to dominate New York City, just trying to get buy. The setting is a surreal combination of modern day inside shots combined with gritty 1979 outside/street shots.
Westinghouse (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Drama surrounding the life of American business magnate George Westinghouse and his surge to riches.The series concentrates on the difficulties of the business pioneer and his family, including his rivalry with Thomas Edison.
Wonder Woman (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Warner Brothers
Episodic action/drama based on the DC comic icon, however, this particular Wonder Woman is of Latino origin, living and working in an urban Latino neighborhood.
update;
There has been 1 series ordered "Buy More", and 10 more ordered to pilots.
At this point the network is closing the pilot process for the Fall season.
We will wait for the pilots to come back and evaluate them and compare them to our current shows as well as other network pilots we are looking at before making our programming decisions for next season.
Another Teen Vampire Show (Comedy - 30 Min)
ordered to pilot
Columbia Pictures / Sony Television
Slapstick Comedy
A half hour comedy revolving around an idyllic town full of jocks and bimbos, taken over by Vampires and Werwolves and probably some Zombies thrown in there too.
Buy More (Sit-Com 30 Min)
ordered to series
Warner Bros Television
A spinoff of NBC's cancelled 5 year dramedy "Chuck". This sit-com focuses on the Buy More and its employees Big Mike, Jeff, Lester, as well as Morgan and Alex. Look for other former cast members to appear from time to time as guests. The goofball staff are still operating under the belief that the store is a CIA front although the reality is all that has been abandoned.
First Sight (Sit-com) (30 min)
ordered to script
A man has to deal with his predication to fall in love at first sight, over and over again, and how it keeps him from pursuing a serious relationship.
Florida Crazy (Dramedy) (60 min)
ordered to script
EP - Carl Hiaasen
A huge ensemble cast of the fictional Florida's rich and famous who have too much time and money on their hands, which leads them into one misadventure and predicament after another. Two of the constants in the show are Mickey Huizenga a writer and sort of narrator for the series, and Johnny Ritalin a laid back detective or "fixer". Many of the characters from Hiaasen's novels will also make appearances.
Forsaken (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
3 friends get lost in the middle east while hiking and cross over into an unfriendly Iran.
Get Well Soon (Comedy) (30 min)
ordered to script
Workplace comedy that centers around a post-op Surgery ward that is chronically in shortage of beds so tries to move patients along without losing their patience. Side stories include two stange interlopers; one that runs the Floral shop in the hospital, and the other who does deliveries.
Hollywood RHD (alternate; Harry Bosch) (Drama - 60 Min)
ordered to pilot
Lionsgate Television
Police Procedural
Michael Connelly EP/Book
Harry Bosch is the gruff, old school detective with no respect for the chain of command, which is why he finds himself working the dregs of Hollywood's Robbery and Homicide Division after a demotion. All Harry cares about is putting away criminals, serving justice, and being able to look himself in the mirror in the morning. That makes him a rare and dangerous man in LA.
Louie's Billiards (Comedy) (30 Min)
ordered to pilot
Dreamworks Television
A coming of age time period piece (1981) that focuses on the rough but normal youths who frequent the local billiard and video game parlor as they try and find their way in life.
Paterson By Night (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Universal Television
A dark drama about an insurance broker whose mounting pressures from work and a recent divorce cause him a bout of insomnia. While playing around on the computer he finds himself drawn into a world that mixes online and real time in his own Paterson, New Jersey. The world and people are full of deceipt, immorality, half lies, half truths, and the rush and intrigue continue to pull him deeper.
Pittsburgh, PA (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Political drama centering around the mayor, city councillors, some activists, the Catholic church, a transportation consultant, and a sexy female reporter who tries to stir up trouble. Greed is rampant as everyone looks out for #1 and that's not the taxpayer!
Salome (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Action series surrounding a femme fatale "Salome" who is forced to do the government's bidding or return to jail.
The Scout (Drama) (60 Min)
ordered to pilot
Sony Pictures Television
Episodic drama.
Ben is on the surface just one of many baseball scouts who comb their territory for prospects for his major league employer. However, Ben has the amazing power of insight way beyond most people. He is able to use his insights to approach each prospect and help them shape their lives and decisions for what is best for them; not just for baseball. This however often causes clashes with his employer, as well as a prospect's family, and often the prospect himself.
Sorsha (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Fantasy adventure based around Sorsha, Princess of Bavmorda continuing on where she left off in the movie "Willow"
Split (aka Splitsville) (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
MGM Television
A more subtle and modern day version of Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. Follows the life of a salesman who has three distinct personalties as he suffers from multiple personality dissorder. All 3 fight for control of the man, while trying not to push him over the edge into self-destruction.
Stayin' in Vegas (Dramedy) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Warner Bros Television
Four male friends movie from Illinois to Vegas and make a pact to support each other for one year, no matter what, as each pursues their dreams of the rich and famous in Sin City. They include a male model/entertainer, a lawyer/conman, a construction contractor, and a fighter. While they expect to have to persevere through bad times, they find themselves unable to deal with the mix of success and failure, and the differences in moral code which Vegas brings to the forefront. And then there's the women who threaten to tear them apart. Will they stick to their one year deal? Will what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas?
Steel Bellies (Dramedy) (60 min)
ordered to script
A young executive is determined to show the old guard up at his recently deceased Father's steel mill by hiring a crew of women and one overweight man, and using the job to toughen them up and turn their lives around.
The Stepford Wives (Dramedy) (60 minutes)
ordered to script
Relativity Media
Another take on the Stepford Wives story. This time the small suburban community is filled not with robotic ideal wives, but ones that have been bioengineered to be just what the doctor (or lawyer, or investment banker) ordered. But what happens when some of the husbands decide to covet they neighbor's wife?
~untitled Tony Gilroy project~ (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Universal Pictures / Relativity Media
Much like in the movie "State of Play" the show will focus on an ongoing battle of truth between a star reporter and upcoming Congressman who were once childhood friends. Not only do they battle for truth, justice, and the American way, they also find themselves in competition for the same woman (the reporter's young intern). Everyone uses each other to get what they want, and tries to exploit the situations without burning bridges.
Walden Prep (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Sony Television
It's the early 1950's at a New England prep school for boys, and the talent battle is on between the patriotic, CIA loving, hawks and the liberal minded, eclectic doves amongst the faculty and outside influences.
War (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Universal Pictures
When the streets of Baltimore turn into a bloody battlefield between two warring biker gangs, the violence spreads to the general public, and then to the legal system. Judges who were quite happy to acquit now find themselves in the middle of the mayhem and are determined to find a way out. Even if that means bending the laws they swore to upkeep.
The Warriors (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Paramount Pictures
EP - Walter Hill
Based losely on the 1979 cult movie. The Warriors are not trying to dominate New York City, just trying to get buy. The setting is a surreal combination of modern day inside shots combined with gritty 1979 outside/street shots.
Westinghouse (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to script
Drama surrounding the life of American business magnate George Westinghouse and his surge to riches.The series concentrates on the difficulties of the business pioneer and his family, including his rivalry with Thomas Edison.
Wonder Woman (Drama) (60 min)
ordered to pilot
Warner Brothers
Episodic action/drama based on the DC comic icon, however, this particular Wonder Woman is of Latino origin, living and working in an urban Latino neighborhood.