ABC buys new Pilot Script from LOST Exec Producers
29 Oct 2010
Pilot Shows“Lost” exec producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis have sold their hourlong drama script “Once Upon a Time” to ABC.
Pilot, from ABC Studios, is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy with a strong mystery element. Premise is a modern-day take on fairy tales, with a female protagonist who comes from a unique background. Show takes place in a small Maine town during the present time.
Despite the fairy tale premise, show will have a strong human emotional center. Similar to “Lost,” there will be a large ensemble.
“Lost” exec producer Damon Lindelof will consult.
Horowitz and Kitsis had the idea for the show seven years ago, prior to coming aboard “Lost.” The pair, who are longtime writing partners, didn’t approach ABC with the pitch until “Lost” finished its run in May.
Besides exec producing and writing “Lost,” Horowitz and Kitsis wrote the upcoming pic “Tron: Legacy” as well as the “Tron” sequel. They’re also penning “Ouija,” the Universal pic based on the Hasbro property.
Source: variety
I don't expect it to be "the next Lost" (in my opinion it'll take at least a few years before a series that great and intriguing will come along), but it definitely sounds interesting and I'm getting kind of stoked for it.
ReplyDeleteit's a title for one script or for entire show?
ReplyDeleteSo, basically this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fables_%28comics%29
ReplyDeleteMight be interesting but with the fantasy/fables element on modern times this could fail so bad...
I love how the Lost producers are making hay while the sun shines. Smart of them to do it all now in case it doesn't last. People have very short-term memories...
ReplyDelete"Horowitz and Kitsis wrote the upcoming pic “Tron: Legacy” as well as the “Tron” sequel." Aren't those two the same movie?
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