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Post by managermike99 on Jul 17, 2012 22:52:26 GMT -5
Night Moves (Dramedy) (60 min)
(from Jeff Davis, co-producer of "Rock of Ages")
(Offspring Entertainment)
The owners of two adjacent rock bars "Diamonds" and "Rust" compete for patrons, and struggle to survive in the late 80's as music shifts from hard rock to rap and pop. As much as they despise each other they find common ground as well, but ultimately know that only one of their bars can survive.
status; ordered to script (June 2012)
Righteous (Dramedy) (60 min)
(Granada Television (UK), Bluebush Productions (US))
(writer; Alyson Feltes)
Follow the inner workings of the Evangelical Church of the Springs, led by Pastor Frost. This series will attempt to develop deep characters, mostly well meaning but flawed, whose life evolves around the Church.
status; ordered to script (July 2012)
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 13:52:12 GMT -5
Torts
status;
creator; Jonathan Shapiro
genre; Drama (legal)
studio; Sony Pictures
Concept;
A high priced New York legal firm that deals only with Tort Law.
Generally speaking, tort law defines what constitutes a legal injury and establishes the circumstances under which one person may be held liable for another's injury. Tort law spans intentional and negligent acts.
Since the cases tend to take a long time until completion, the show juggles several different ongoing cases at different times of their life cycle; cases can take years to complete, and thats only until the appeals process. The show bounces between the high flying partners, the hard working and often greedy associates, and the slimy investigators the firm uses. It also shows the real people effected by cases such as class action lawsuits against the users of defective products. In general, the show is gritty and does not paint most of the legal profession in a positive light.
Notes;
The network deemed the chances of success were fairly low. It didn't seem like a "Liberty" style show because there were not enough people to like, relate to, and cheer for. There was also concern over the slow turnover in cases, much like "Murder One" of the late 90's. Plus it was noted how poorly "Damages" did in ratings despite critical acclaim on cable.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 13:54:42 GMT -5
Punjab
Status;
Genre; Dramedy or Sit-Com
Creators; Jeff Cox / Craig Cox / Dan Harmon
Relativity Media
Description;
By day Jiat is a crime fighting wisecracker. In fact his special powers is that the humor in his puns and wisecracks fuels the power of his kicks and punches, and just about any other force he needs. But by night, without his cowl and cape on, Jiat struggles as a stand-up comic with a tired out routine which plays on his East Indian roots.
Notes;
Has the potential to be funny as hell, and the scripts are good. However, the network has cold feet with the level of racial stereotyping involved in the show. Scripts were developed both for sit-com and dramedy but neither has soothed network concerns.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 13:56:49 GMT -5
Victim
Status;
Genre: Drama (cop)
Creator; Hank Steinberg
Description;
A police procedural based around a Phoenix, Arizona precinct, with one difference. The show revolves around the victim(s) of the crime and their circle of family, and friends. The police work is all done behind the scene, with the victims on a need to know only basis. Victims come in many sizes and shapes. Some take it lying down and having a hard time coping, some want justice or revenge, some live in fear of being reoffended, some are reoffended, some are pushy with the authorities, some have something to hide or are even involved in the perpetration of the offense.
Notes;
Original idea, lots of story possibilities put forth. However, that also means very little attachment to reoccuring characters. Several sets of police detectives would be rotated through episodes, both to keep costs down and to keep the relationship between victims and cops distant.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 13:58:49 GMT -5
~untitled Jamie Lee Curtis project~
Status;
Genre; Sit-com
Creators; Jamie Lee Curtis / Bruce Helford
Description;
Curtis to play a newcomer to a conservative mid-western town. Recently having quit her job as a New York news anchor to be closer to her daughter attending the local college of Arts. Missing the big city life she does her best to stir up trouble every where she goes. She is neither the "good guy" or "the bad guy" in this show, she is simply bored.
Notes;
There are some issues about the amount of involvement that Curtis was willing to have with the show, and her committment level.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 14:05:17 GMT -5
Macabre
working title was "Horror Night"
Combination of amateur Horror Shorts and network produced material, spanning interconnected story threads.
creators; Oren Peli, Sabine Mondestin
starring;
Sabine Mondestin
Cassanda Peterson (Elvira Mistress of the Dark)
Emo Phillips
Bridget Marquardt
Jilon VanOver
Christian Campbell
Matt Battaglia
Producers;
Sabine Mondestin
Andrea Adams
Michele Weisler
Jorge Zamacona
Relativity Media
A series of amateur produced Horror shorts. The unique part is that since these can be produced in quick order prospective producers are encouraged to build on each other's work. So reoccuring themes and characters as well as many evolving plot lines are involved, even though each episode includes two or three stand alone shorts.
Notes; Can be produced as a 30 minute or 60 minute show, most likely to air on Friday or Saturday in the Deadzone of the TV schedule.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 14:06:33 GMT -5
Speedy Creek
Status;
Genre; Sit-Com
Creator; Donald Todd
Description;
An ensemble cast of quirky characters that reside in the fictional town of Speedy Creek, Montana. The young folk all seem to want to graduate and leave the small town life, and the older folk want them to as well so they can turn the town into a quiet retirement center.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 14:08:13 GMT -5
The Tropics
Status;
Genre; Sports Comedy (30 min)
Creator; Scot Armstrong
Description;
Based on the Will Farrell movie "Semi-Pro" but set in a fictional semi-pro Basketball league in the 70's, instead of the actual ABA. Focus on family friendly humor instead of adult cruder jokes. Possible Friday night or Sunday night fare.
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Post by managermike99 on Sept 21, 2012 14:10:41 GMT -5
Long Haul
Status;
Genre; Drama
Creators; Michael Sloan / David Fallon
Description;
Howie is a former clincial psychiatrist who wakes up after a coma following a car accident with some memory loss and loss of his legs. Although he receives a large insurance settlement he is still bitter at being unable to practice psychiatry because his license has been revoked due to the time in the coma, and his memory loss.
As therapy and to see the country, Howie invests portions of his settlement in a big rig equipped for his handicap and becomes a long haul driver. However, along the way, using the CB and personal ads he finds a whole new group of people needing his counselling. He begins to rearrange his hauls as an independent contractor so the end of a haul coincides with meeting a person who he has been helping along the way as he drives.
In addition to those episodic elements, there are two serial subplots. Around episode 4 or 5 the government will become aware that he is practicing medicine without a license and attempt to shut him down. Secondly, his memory of the crash begins to come back to him, and its more suspicious and sinister then the insurance company and lawyers led him to believe.
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Post by managermike99 on Oct 25, 2012 16:34:34 GMT -5
Stoops
Drama (60 min)
creator; Shonda Rhimes ("Wildwood")
Julius (Andre Braugher) is a black man from the streets of Baltimore who has grown up into a successful businessman. He runs a large chain of convienience stores "Stoops" in poor black neighborhoods, with his managers and employees owing a chunk. Despite all the good he does for the 'hoods he still has his many detractors who only see him getting rich, and they say its at the expense of the very people he is helping. His most vocal detractor is Mikey, one of his best friends growing up who despite not having any success with his methods is an activist who believes you must change the whole system, not one life at a time. Despite their differences Julius and Mikey remain good friends. The show centers around the dichotomy that is the life of Julius including his business, his wealth, his model white wife, and his two spoiled children. Viewers will be asked to take a stand; for Julius or against Julius, there will be no sitting on the fence.
Notes;
Shonda received much negative press for her "white" centric Wildwood, so perhaps this is a way of striking back or appeasing her critics. The show promises not to be cliche, but rather challenging. Eyes are already on Andre Braughner to take the lead role if Last Resort is cancelled by ABC. Talks are also with Aubrey O'Day to play the wife.
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Post by managermike99 on Oct 31, 2012 16:00:51 GMT -5
Cinnamon Bay (Drama) (60 min)
An ensemble cast tells the stories of a diverse group of people who have come to the small area in the U.S. Virgin Islands to live their life away from the hussle and bussle of big city USA.
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Post by managermike99 on Oct 31, 2012 16:05:54 GMT -5
~untitled Fitness Challenge Show~ (Reality)
This show will focus on taking the average person to the next level, in a competition based environment. The show will feature Shaun T (Shaun Thompson ~ Insanity, Hip Hop Abs), and JNL (Jennifer Nicole Lee ~ JNL Fusion).
At this point the length of the program and whether it is being developed for Liberty and/or eVolution is still unclear.
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Post by managermike99 on Nov 2, 2012 12:40:46 GMT -5
The Lincoln Lawyer (Drama) (60 Min)
(previously in development for ABC in 2012-13)
small screen take on the recent matthew mcconaughey-led film, about a criminal defense attorney who does business from the back of a chauffeured town car.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Gary Lucchesi as EP
· Joel Gotler as EP
· John Romano as CRTR/EP
· Michael Connelly as CRTR/EP/BOOK
· Tom Rosenberg as EP
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Lakeshore Entertainment
· Lionsgate Television
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Post by managermike99 on Nov 28, 2012 14:45:03 GMT -5
Catch Me (Drama/Procedural) (60 min)
Kemp Company
Amblin Entertainment
Frank Abagnale's exploits and capture were chronicled in the book and movie "Catch Me If You Can" starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo Di Caprio. However, what is less known is that after stints in prisons in France, Sweden, and the U.S. Abagnale was released early by the FBI in return for his services to help them catch other fraudsters. In addition Abagnale began his own fraud discovery firm working mostly with banks.
This show will focus on his second career, working on his own and with the FBI to catch other fraudsters while trying to repair his life, including a new bride and three children; one who works for the FBI.
Set in Texas where he was paroled.
Jeff Nathanson (Writer)
Barry Kemp (EP)
Erin Mitchell (Producer)
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Post by managermike99 on Nov 28, 2012 20:34:22 GMT -5
Skull Valley (Drama) (60 min)
Centered around a small motorcycle gang in a desolate part of Arizona walk a fine line between earning a living as being useful to bigger motorcycle gangs in California and Nevada, and maintaining the independence that drew them to the lifestyle from the start.
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