Pilot status update from Variety
6 May 2011
Cancelled Shows Hart of Dixie Person of Interest Pilot ShowsABC:
looking for 4->5 dramas + 4 ->5 comedies
Dramas with highest momentum: : "Charlie's Angels" , "Good Christian Bitches,", "Damage Control AKA Scandel" and "Once Upon a Time."
some good buzz for: "Pan Am" and "The River"
Comedy-wise
Hottest: "Apartment 23," "Smothered" and "Bad Mom."
untitled Tim Allen project remains a high-profile priority.
"Suburgatory" has its fans.
CBS:
"Hail Mary" and "Rookies" : hot
Untitled Susannah Grant medical drama : a favorite but may be in for some retooling.
Persons of Interest: mixed
untitled Ed Redlich-John Bellucci vehicle starring Poppy Montgomery: sleeper
FOX:
Drama:
Touch : appears to have a reserved spot on the schedule
"Weekends at Bellevue" : strong
"Exit Strategy" : Strong
"Alcatraz" and "Locke and Key," : lukewarm
"The Finder,": mixed
Comedy:
Deschanel is poised to join her sister, "Bones" star Emily Deschanel, on Fox, in the untitled show from scribe Liz Meriwether. Mike O'Malley domestic comedy "Family Album" has real heat, as does the Pressly-Katie Finneran starrer "I Hate My Teenage Daughter."
NBC:
looking for 4->5 dramas and 3 -> 4 comedies
Dramas:
late entry "The Firm," an adaptation of the John Grisham novel that brings foreign financing through E1 Entertainment. Project was initially ordered by Sony Pictures TV's networks group for overseas play on its AXN channel. Although no pilot has been shot, NBC is said to be close to finalizing a 22-episode commitment.
"Smash" is red hot. "Prime Suspect" has been well received as has "A. Mann's World." "The Crossing," : wildcard
"The Playboy Club" : mixed reviews but remains a contender.
Comedy:
Cummings looks to be doing a Tina Fey next season as creator-star of her own vehicle. NBC is also bullish on the Christina Applegate starrer from Emily Spivey and Lorne Michaels, and Laura Prepon's take on Chelsea Handler in "Are You There Vodka, It's Me, Chelsea?" Dark horses may be the Dan Goor project and Amanda Peet starrer "Bent."
CW:
loudest buzz is for "Secret Circle" and "Hart of Dixie."
Source Variety
Did the ringer starring Sarah Michelle Gellar get canceled already or is it already a go?
ReplyDeleteit doesnt seem to be that good dont hear much about it i wouldnt expect to ever see it
ReplyDeleteWhat happened with R.E.M.?
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