Well, if you are one of those people who can't stand remakes of classic TV shows, this story should make you happy. The proposed remake of The Rockford Files is dead -- at least for the moment.
You may recall that a pilot script was written by House's David Shore and was filmed for NBC last year starring Dermot Mulroney with Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller in supporting roles. The network wasn't thrilled with the finished product and opted not to greenlight it to series. (Perhaps they still feeling singed by the failed attempts to resurrect Bionic Woman and Knight Rider?) NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad maintained however that they wanted to give the project another try.
While that may happen one day, a Rockford Files remake won't be on the Fall 2011 schedule. Shore instead has to focus his...
You may recall that a pilot script was written by House's David Shore and was filmed for NBC last year starring Dermot Mulroney with Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller in supporting roles. The network wasn't thrilled with the finished product and opted not to greenlight it to series. (Perhaps they still feeling singed by the failed attempts to resurrect Bionic Woman and Knight Rider?) NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad maintained however that they wanted to give the project another try.
While that may happen one day, a Rockford Files remake won't be on the Fall 2011 schedule. Shore instead has to focus his...
- 1/14/2011
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
NBC has decided not to proceed with a remake of The Rockford Files. Last year, Dermot Mulroney was dropped from the project following a failed pilot and former Lost actor Josh Holloway was rumoured to be under consideration for the lead role of Jim Rockford. Deadline now reports that House creator David Shore has pulled out of the reboot in order to focus (more)...
- 1/13/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News
Hot on the heels of news that Davd E. Kelley's reworking of 'Wonder Woman' has bitten the dust, we hear that the rebooted 'Rockford Files' has also been nixed. Again. At least for now.
According to deadline.com, NBC has closed the book on the series for the current development season after writer David Shore found himself committed full-time to his duties on 'House.' With Shore unable to focus on 'The Rockford Files,' the project has been shelved.
The veteran Fox medical drama had planned an ambitious multi-episode arc featuring Dr. House on the road. However, when that arc was scrapped in the advanced stages, Shore had to jump in and help re-break stories for a significant portion of the season, which also recently grew larger after Fox ordered an extra episode.
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Hot on the heels of news that Davd E. Kelley's reworking of 'Wonder Woman' has bitten the dust, we hear that the rebooted 'Rockford Files' has also been nixed. Again. At least for now.
According to deadline.com, NBC has closed the book on the series for the current development season after writer David Shore found himself committed full-time to his duties on 'House.' With Shore unable to focus on 'The Rockford Files,' the project has been shelved.
The veteran Fox medical drama had planned an ambitious multi-episode arc featuring Dr. House on the road. However, when that arc was scrapped in the advanced stages, Shore had to jump in and help re-break stories for a significant portion of the season, which also recently grew larger after Fox ordered an extra episode.
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- 1/13/2011
- by Catherine Lawson
- Aol TV.
Exclusive: NBC's reboot of The Rockford Files is not going forward, at least not for the current development season. The decision was made after writer David Shore couldn't write a new script because he unexpectedly had to devote his entire attention to his Fox series House. The veteran Fox medical drama had planned an ambitious multi-episode arc featuring Dr. House on the road, which was a brainchild of executive producer Katie Jacobs. But when the arc was scrapped in advanced stages, Shore had to jump in and help re-break stories for a significant portion of the season, which also recently grew larger with an order for one additional episode by Fox. With Shore not being able to focus on Rockford Files, the project has been shelved. It is possible for the idea to be revisited next season if new NBC programming chief Bob Greenblatt is interested. The Rockford Files remake...
- 1/13/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
When Fox canceled its much-hyped series "Lone Star" after just two episodes, the move was met with considerable fuss. The drama—about a Texas con man leading dual lives with separate wives—had been the critical darling among the new fall network TV offerings. Its death came to emblemize the struggles that the networks have faced this fall in establishing new shows in a crowded market. As New York magazine reported, some executives at Fox "wondered whether the series was 'too cable' for a broadcast network.""Too cable" may as well be code for "too complex." Though last fall's new ratings successes—"Glee" and "Modern Family"—pushed the creative envelope, most of this fall's breakouts, such as CBS's "Hawaii Five-0" and "$#*! My Dad Says," have formats and come from genres with long histories of broadcast success. For actors, a close look at what's working—and what's not—could provide clues about next pilot season.
- 11/3/2010
- backstage.com
There have been more than a dozen successful TV spinoffs launched over the past couple of decades. And there has also been "Sunset Division."
If you don't remember that little gem, a would-be offshoot of "Crossing Jordan," you're not alone. But it was once a real-live possibility to make NBC's schedule for the 2003-04 season, and viewers got a tease of it in April 2003, when "Jordan" followed Woody Hoyt (Jerry O'Connell) to Los Angeles on a case.
The show didn't go forward from there, however, which makes it one of those would-be spinoffs that actually got a trial on-air run as part of their parent shows but never advanced beyond that. Six of them, including Woody's ill-fated adventures in L.A., from the last 15 years are below.
One caveat: We're not talking about proposed shows, a la the long-discussed "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" spinoff "Ripper," that have never put any action on film,...
If you don't remember that little gem, a would-be offshoot of "Crossing Jordan," you're not alone. But it was once a real-live possibility to make NBC's schedule for the 2003-04 season, and viewers got a tease of it in April 2003, when "Jordan" followed Woody Hoyt (Jerry O'Connell) to Los Angeles on a case.
The show didn't go forward from there, however, which makes it one of those would-be spinoffs that actually got a trial on-air run as part of their parent shows but never advanced beyond that. Six of them, including Woody's ill-fated adventures in L.A., from the last 15 years are below.
One caveat: We're not talking about proposed shows, a la the long-discussed "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" spinoff "Ripper," that have never put any action on film,...
- 11/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
If Hawaii Five-0 has proven anything, it’s that reboots can work if they involve the right writers and stars (thank goodness for Scott Caan as Danno). Too bad NBC didn’t strike while the iron was hot: Though its reboots of The Rockford Files and Prime Suspect generated a lot of interest before the May upfronts, both projects remain in development hell and aren’t likely to resurface until next season (at least).
An NBC insider confirmed that both dramas are being re-developed but neither are up for mid-season consideration at this time (the network has yet to see new scripts,...
An NBC insider confirmed that both dramas are being re-developed but neither are up for mid-season consideration at this time (the network has yet to see new scripts,...
- 10/15/2010
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside Movies
As you may recall, NBC hasn't given up on doing a new version of The Rockford Files.
The pilot that was shot earlier this year, featuring Dermot Mulroney, Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller, was met with a less-than-enthusiastic reception. Still, NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, recently said, "We are actually redeveloping [the series], and we will be reshooting the pilot."
Bromstad also indicated there would be changes in front of the camera and noted that Mulroney wasn't the right choice to play Jim Rockford.
EW's Ausiello is reporting that an actor that several fans have suggested for the job, Lost's Josh Holloway, might be in the running. An NBC insider says that his name has been mentioned and executive producer David Shore conceded that Holloway would be a "viable choice." Shore cautioned however that it's still...
The pilot that was shot earlier this year, featuring Dermot Mulroney, Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller, was met with a less-than-enthusiastic reception. Still, NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, recently said, "We are actually redeveloping [the series], and we will be reshooting the pilot."
Bromstad also indicated there would be changes in front of the camera and noted that Mulroney wasn't the right choice to play Jim Rockford.
EW's Ausiello is reporting that an actor that several fans have suggested for the job, Lost's Josh Holloway, might be in the running. An NBC insider says that his name has been mentioned and executive producer David Shore conceded that Holloway would be a "viable choice." Shore cautioned however that it's still...
- 8/24/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Josh Holloway is reportedly being considered for the lead role in NBC's forthcoming remake of The Rockford Files. Dermot Mulroney was originally cast as private detective Jim Rockford, but was later dropped when NBC executives expressed dissatisfaction with the unaired pilot. Entertainment Weekly now reports that Holloway - who played James 'Sawyer' Ford on Lost - could take over the part. Executive producer David Shore (more)...
- 8/20/2010
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Though the idea of a remake of The Rockford Files didn't meet with a lot enthusiasm, NBC isn't giving up.
The original Rockford Files stars Jim Garner as a private eye who struggles to make ends meet and stay out of the way of the law. The new version cast Dermot Mulroney as the lead with Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller in supporting roles.
The remake pilot wasn't well-received and NBC passed on ordering it as a series. In May, NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, downplayed the quality of the pilot to the press. She said, "We had a very strong pilot, however, to put this new title out there, it has to be A++ and I think we had an A-/B+ pilot and we just want to get it right."
At the TCA press tour...
The original Rockford Files stars Jim Garner as a private eye who struggles to make ends meet and stay out of the way of the law. The new version cast Dermot Mulroney as the lead with Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller in supporting roles.
The remake pilot wasn't well-received and NBC passed on ordering it as a series. In May, NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, downplayed the quality of the pilot to the press. She said, "We had a very strong pilot, however, to put this new title out there, it has to be A++ and I think we had an A-/B+ pilot and we just want to get it right."
At the TCA press tour...
- 8/5/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey’s Film 44 is becoming a key player in NBC’s development plans for next season with 3 high-profile projects. Last week, the company took over NBC’ drama pilot Prime Suspect. Now I hear Berg and Aubrey are also coming on board NBC’ other big reboot, The Rockford Files, which is expected to film a new pilot. Additionally, Film 44 is developing a drama about political campaigners written by Dirty Sexy Money creator Craig Wright. On Rockford Files, Film 44 will co-produce with Steve Carell’s Carousel, which was behind last season's pilot written by House creator David Shore. Shore continues as writer/executive producer on Rockford, while Prime Suspect will now be written by Alexandra Cunningham, taking over from Hank Steinberg, who penned the adaptation of the iconic British drama this past season. I hear the writer change was made by the network, which...
- 8/3/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Tina Fey and the rest of the "30 Rock" team will do a live episode of the show in the fall.
The show, which is entering its fifth season, will take to Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center -- the home of "Saturday Night Live" -- for the episode, which is scheduled to air Oct. 14. "We've had great success with live episodes in the past, both in a creative sense and in the ratings," NBC Entertainment president Angela Bromstad says. "I can't imagine a series more suited to do an incredible live episode."
Fey and co-stars Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin are all "SNL" veterans, and several other cast members have improv and theater backgrounds. How the normally single-camera show will look in a live episode -- the cast will perform at both 8:30 p.m. Et and 8:30 Pt -- remains to be seen.
- If you were hoping for a final episode,...
The show, which is entering its fifth season, will take to Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center -- the home of "Saturday Night Live" -- for the episode, which is scheduled to air Oct. 14. "We've had great success with live episodes in the past, both in a creative sense and in the ratings," NBC Entertainment president Angela Bromstad says. "I can't imagine a series more suited to do an incredible live episode."
Fey and co-stars Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin are all "SNL" veterans, and several other cast members have improv and theater backgrounds. How the normally single-camera show will look in a live episode -- the cast will perform at both 8:30 p.m. Et and 8:30 Pt -- remains to be seen.
- If you were hoping for a final episode,...
- 7/31/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
As one of the most-talked about pilots of the season, NBC was apparently counting on The Rockford Files remake to be one of the cornerstones of the 2010-11 season. Several familiar faces were signed to the project, including Dermot Mulroney, Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller.
Last week, we reported that the pilot for the new TV show was not well-received by the network. The first version supposedly looked very dated and dull. Prison Break vet Dawn Parouse tried recutting the footage to salvage the pilot but that apparently wasn't up-to-snuff either. Things weren't looking good for the new Jim Rockford.
Now we know that NBC has officially passed on the new Rockford Files. NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, downplayed the quality of the pilot to the press. She said, "We had a very strong pilot, however, to put this new...
Last week, we reported that the pilot for the new TV show was not well-received by the network. The first version supposedly looked very dated and dull. Prison Break vet Dawn Parouse tried recutting the footage to salvage the pilot but that apparently wasn't up-to-snuff either. Things weren't looking good for the new Jim Rockford.
Now we know that NBC has officially passed on the new Rockford Files. NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, downplayed the quality of the pilot to the press. She said, "We had a very strong pilot, however, to put this new...
- 5/17/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It has not been a good year for NBC. Former stalwarts like "Heroes" and "Law & Order" continued their ratings decline. New shows like "Trauma," "Mercy," "100 Questions," and "Day One" either stunk up the joint or never even aired. And of course, "The Jay Leno Show" was a failed experiment of epically bad PR proportions. On the plus-side, the Thursday night comedy block has been injected fantastic new life with "Community" and a tweaked (and hilarious) "Parks & Recreation," and the freshman "Parenthood," which has turned into a really solid dramedy.
Meanwhile, as you probably have read about here or elsewhere, "Heroes" and the mothership "Law & Order" have been canceled. Regarding "Law and Order," the network says it is going to try to do some type of special event movie to give the show a proper send-off (and they're also going to talk to Tim Kring about maybe doing something similar for "Heroes"). Meanwhile,...
Meanwhile, as you probably have read about here or elsewhere, "Heroes" and the mothership "Law & Order" have been canceled. Regarding "Law and Order," the network says it is going to try to do some type of special event movie to give the show a proper send-off (and they're also going to talk to Tim Kring about maybe doing something similar for "Heroes"). Meanwhile,...
- 5/17/2010
- by Seth Freilich
Ever since NBC announced the Rockford Files remake, you wanted to snap, "Stop trying to make The Rockford Files happen, NBC. It's not going to happen." And now it isn't: Deadline reports that the Dermot Mulroney-toplined reboot is kaput. Even USA, a better fit for such a quirky procedural, passed on Rockford. Conventional wisdom suggests we live in a sad generation of entertainment awash with remakes, but you'd think at least one retread would've been good (or successful) enough to warrant this mimeographed mania. Truth is, the idea of a working remake may be the most contrived of all.
- 5/15/2010
- Movieline - TVline
In what comes as a relief to haters of all things remake (and fans of the original series), NBC’s much lauded re-imagining of classic 70’s detective series, The Rockford Files, has failed to find a weekly home at the network despite it’s rather stellar background.
The remake was written by House creator David Shore, produced by The Office’s Steve Carrell, and directed by TV veteran Michael Watkins (Justified, Law & Order). Add those names to a cast that included actor Dermot Mulroney as Jim Rockford, along with Alan Tudyk and Beau Bridges, and The Rockford Files looked like a sure thing – at least on paper.
However what looks good on paper doesn’t always translate to the screen, and despite a re-cut of the pilot from the editor who worked on Jerry Bruckheimer’s latest TV pilot Chase (which Has been picked up for 2010-2011), NBC still passed on The Rockford Files.
The remake was written by House creator David Shore, produced by The Office’s Steve Carrell, and directed by TV veteran Michael Watkins (Justified, Law & Order). Add those names to a cast that included actor Dermot Mulroney as Jim Rockford, along with Alan Tudyk and Beau Bridges, and The Rockford Files looked like a sure thing – at least on paper.
However what looks good on paper doesn’t always translate to the screen, and despite a re-cut of the pilot from the editor who worked on Jerry Bruckheimer’s latest TV pilot Chase (which Has been picked up for 2010-2011), NBC still passed on The Rockford Files.
- 5/14/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
One of the most anticipated projects has been a proposed remake of the classic NBC TV show, The Rockford Files. The network hasn't had success with two previous TV show remakes. The Bionic Woman and Knight Rider series were high-profile failures.
There seemed a chance that this might be different. After all, the new Rockford Files pilot boasts recognizable talent like Dermot Mulroney, Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like things are going well, according to New Yorker.
According to their sources, the pilot is in bad shape and looks more like a rehash than a reinvention. Though the script was strong, the footage supposedly looks dull and very dated, and not in an interesting retro way.
While much of the blame is being heaped onto the pilot's director, there's not...
There seemed a chance that this might be different. After all, the new Rockford Files pilot boasts recognizable talent like Dermot Mulroney, Alan Tudyk, Beau Bridges, Alex Fernandez, and Melissa Sagemiller. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like things are going well, according to New Yorker.
According to their sources, the pilot is in bad shape and looks more like a rehash than a reinvention. Though the script was strong, the footage supposedly looks dull and very dated, and not in an interesting retro way.
While much of the blame is being heaped onto the pilot's director, there's not...
- 5/13/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Rough cuts of pilots in contention for next season are starting to trickle into the broadcast networks, and some very early front-runners are emerging.
Such pole position titles are often replaced a few times during the weeding-out process as more footage comes into the networks. At this stage, name-recognition titles like CBS' "Hawaii Five-o" and NBC's "Rockford Files" continue to enjoy a halo effect, but some fresh titles are also turning heads.
Starting with NBC, the network is looking to pick up as many as six dramas to plug its holes in the schedule and has plenty of A-list producers in contention. A remake of "Rockford Files" from "House" showrunner David Shore is considered a near-lock. Same with J.J. Abrams' spy drama "Undercovers," whose completed pilot is getting rave reviews ("looks great, with gorgeous leads").
David E. Kelley's latest legal drama "Kindrids" is very hot, and executives like...
Such pole position titles are often replaced a few times during the weeding-out process as more footage comes into the networks. At this stage, name-recognition titles like CBS' "Hawaii Five-o" and NBC's "Rockford Files" continue to enjoy a halo effect, but some fresh titles are also turning heads.
Starting with NBC, the network is looking to pick up as many as six dramas to plug its holes in the schedule and has plenty of A-list producers in contention. A remake of "Rockford Files" from "House" showrunner David Shore is considered a near-lock. Same with J.J. Abrams' spy drama "Undercovers," whose completed pilot is getting rave reviews ("looks great, with gorgeous leads").
David E. Kelley's latest legal drama "Kindrids" is very hot, and executives like...
- 4/23/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dermot Mulroney is moving forward with his directorial debut, "Love, Wedding, Marriage," lining up Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, James Brolin and Jane Seymour to star in the romantic comedy.
The movie has seen financing come and go and return again, and the cast has gone through Tetris-style combinations with names including Jessica Alba, Christopher Walken and Blythe Danner circling.
Financing is being finalized, but the movie produced by Michelle Chydzik is slated to go before cameras April 19 in Louisiana. Nathalie Marciano is executive producing the picture, whose title might change to "Keep It Together."
The story centers on a newlywed marriage counselor (Moore) who is thrown for a loop when she learns that her parents, whose marriage she's always idealized, are headed for divorce. She sets out on a disastrous path to save their marriage at the expense of her own, manipulating loved ones to achieve her objectives.
Lutz will...
The movie has seen financing come and go and return again, and the cast has gone through Tetris-style combinations with names including Jessica Alba, Christopher Walken and Blythe Danner circling.
Financing is being finalized, but the movie produced by Michelle Chydzik is slated to go before cameras April 19 in Louisiana. Nathalie Marciano is executive producing the picture, whose title might change to "Keep It Together."
The story centers on a newlywed marriage counselor (Moore) who is thrown for a loop when she learns that her parents, whose marriage she's always idealized, are headed for divorce. She sets out on a disastrous path to save their marriage at the expense of her own, manipulating loved ones to achieve her objectives.
Lutz will...
- 4/7/2010
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
No offense to Dermot Mulroney, but his casting as the lead role in NBC's The Rockford Files didn't get us too excited about this remake.
This casting note, however, changes that: Alan Tudyk has landed a key role this update of the classic 1970s series.
Tudyk - who got his big break on Firefly and was most recently seen on V - will play Detective Dennis Becker, a pal of Rockford's who is embarrassed by his connection because all the other cops hate the private investigator.
This remake will be produced by House creator David Shore. It features Mulroney as Jim Rockford, someone that is "slightly crumpled, wry humored, cynical, world weary, compassionate when it's called for and easily irritated by morons," according to a press release.
This casting note, however, changes that: Alan Tudyk has landed a key role this update of the classic 1970s series.
Tudyk - who got his big break on Firefly and was most recently seen on V - will play Detective Dennis Becker, a pal of Rockford's who is embarrassed by his connection because all the other cops hate the private investigator.
This remake will be produced by House creator David Shore. It features Mulroney as Jim Rockford, someone that is "slightly crumpled, wry humored, cynical, world weary, compassionate when it's called for and easily irritated by morons," according to a press release.
- 3/12/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Here's a quick run down on what's going on in the TV industry, as of late.
First up, ABC has just ordered a game-show pilot from Mark Burnett. It's called "Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host." In it, two hosts will match wits about various subjects with contestants culled from a studio audience. One of the hosts will be telling the truth, the other will be deceptive, and contestants will have to figure out which to trust.
That's super lame.
In better news, "Firefly" alum Alan Tudyk has signed on to play Detective Dennis Becker in the updated version of "The Rockford Files," set to air this fall on CBS. Dermot Mulroney will play Rockford. The show will be written by David Shore ("House").
Betty White has officially signed on to host a Mother's Day edition of "Saturday Night Live." She will be sharing hosting duties with a group of former female cast members,...
First up, ABC has just ordered a game-show pilot from Mark Burnett. It's called "Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host." In it, two hosts will match wits about various subjects with contestants culled from a studio audience. One of the hosts will be telling the truth, the other will be deceptive, and contestants will have to figure out which to trust.
That's super lame.
In better news, "Firefly" alum Alan Tudyk has signed on to play Detective Dennis Becker in the updated version of "The Rockford Files," set to air this fall on CBS. Dermot Mulroney will play Rockford. The show will be written by David Shore ("House").
Betty White has officially signed on to host a Mother's Day edition of "Saturday Night Live." She will be sharing hosting duties with a group of former female cast members,...
- 3/12/2010
- by Dustin Rowles
"Rockford Files" and "Hawaii Five-O" are flying high, procedurals are hotter than ever before, multicamera comedies are staging a comeback and veteran sitcom directors James Burrows and Pamela Fryman are the most sought-after helmers with three projects each.
"It feels like we're going back in time -- but in a good way," one TV lit agent said about this year's pilot season.
In addition to this dial-back to the '70s, networks are turning back time on the number of pilot orders. After a post-wga strike nosedive in the number of orders in 2008 to 61, down from 100-plus the previous three years, the tally has been edging up -- to 74 last year and 83 so far this season.
There are plenty of other surprises as well.
First, British formats are out, but British creators and personalities are in.
For the first time in a decade, there is no broadcast pilot based on a U.
"It feels like we're going back in time -- but in a good way," one TV lit agent said about this year's pilot season.
In addition to this dial-back to the '70s, networks are turning back time on the number of pilot orders. After a post-wga strike nosedive in the number of orders in 2008 to 61, down from 100-plus the previous three years, the tally has been edging up -- to 74 last year and 83 so far this season.
There are plenty of other surprises as well.
First, British formats are out, but British creators and personalities are in.
For the first time in a decade, there is no broadcast pilot based on a U.
- 3/4/2010
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to your Monday morning television briefing. Former Battlestar Galactica star Grace Park--most recently seen opposite Benjamin Bratt in A&E drama The Cleaner--is the latest to come aboard CBS' remake of cop drama series Hawaii Five-o, starring Alex O'Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim. Park will play Kona Kalakaua, who is the niece of Hawaii State Police detective Chin Ho Kelly (Kim) and is described as " beautiful and smart champion surfer who is about to graduate from the police academy when McGarrett (O'Loughlin) recruits her to join his team." Meanwhile, Park's former Cylon co-star Tricia Helfer has joined the cast of TNT's Dark Blue, which returns later this year for its second season, as a series regular. (Hollywood Reporter) Scifi Wire is reporting that James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) has signed on for a multiple-episode story arc on ABC's FlashForward, where he will play a mysterious character whom producers are keeping under wraps.
- 3/1/2010
- by Jace
- Televisionary
Every pilot-casting season starts with a flurry of offers to a handful of actors who quickly become the season's most sought-after leads.
The hottest names at the top of pilot wish lists this year include Julianne Moore, Maria Bello, Christina Applegate, Matt Dillon and Jason Isaacs. All have received multiple offers.
The Oscar-nominated Moore, who successfully tested the TV waters with a guest-starring turn on NBC's "30 Rock," has been pursued for at least two pilots so far: NBC's "Prime Suspect" remake and another redo, ABC's direct-to-series "Scoundrels," based on the New Zealand series "Outrageous Fortune."
Both projects, as well as NBC's "Chase," a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced fugitive-apprehension drama pilot, are showcases for a strong female lead character, which explains the producers' desire to go after accomplished actresses.
Bello also has been approached for the role originated by Helen Mirren in "Suspect," while "Scoundrels" also went after Demi Moore.
The actresses approached for "Chase" include Bello,...
The hottest names at the top of pilot wish lists this year include Julianne Moore, Maria Bello, Christina Applegate, Matt Dillon and Jason Isaacs. All have received multiple offers.
The Oscar-nominated Moore, who successfully tested the TV waters with a guest-starring turn on NBC's "30 Rock," has been pursued for at least two pilots so far: NBC's "Prime Suspect" remake and another redo, ABC's direct-to-series "Scoundrels," based on the New Zealand series "Outrageous Fortune."
Both projects, as well as NBC's "Chase," a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced fugitive-apprehension drama pilot, are showcases for a strong female lead character, which explains the producers' desire to go after accomplished actresses.
Bello also has been approached for the role originated by Helen Mirren in "Suspect," while "Scoundrels" also went after Demi Moore.
The actresses approached for "Chase" include Bello,...
- 1/26/2010
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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