Hollywood Reporter Pilot Log http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/ en-US Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:22 -0700 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Options open for four pilots http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/07/options-open-for-four-pilots.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/07/options-open-for-four-pilots.html A month and a half after the end of the 2008-09 broadcast development season, four pilots -- ABC's "Romantically Challenged," "This Little Piggy" and "Solving Charlie" and CBS' "House Rules" -- remain in midseason contention after their cast options have... A month and a half after the end of the 2008-09 broadcast development season, four pilots -- ABC's "Romantically Challenged," "This Little Piggy" and "Solving Charlie" and CBS' "House Rules" -- remain in midseason contention after their cast options have been extended. Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:22 -0700 Piper Perabo gets 'Affairs' in order http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/07/piper-perabo-gets-affairs-in-order.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/07/piper-perabo-gets-affairs-in-order.html Piper Perabo has been tapped as the lead in USA Network's spy thriller "Covert Affairs." Full story Piper Perabo has been tapped as the lead in USA Network's spy thriller "Covert Affairs." Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:00 -0700 Four on crime scene for CBS, HBO http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/06/four-on-crime-scene-for-cbs-hbo.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/06/four-on-crime-scene-for-cbs-hbo.html Adam Jamal Craig has been added to CBS' new series "NCIS: Los Angeles" as a regular, while "The Wire" alum Michael Kenneth Williams, veteran Dabney Coleman and Paz de la Huerta have joined the cast of HBO's Martin Scorsese-directed drama... Adam Jamal Craig has been added to CBS' new series "NCIS: Los Angeles" as a regular, while "The Wire" alum Michael Kenneth Williams, veteran Dabney Coleman and Paz de la Huerta have joined the cast of HBO's Martin Scorsese-directed drama pilot "Boardwalk Empire." Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:34:41 -0700 'Questions' makes casting changes http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/06/questions-makes-casting-changes.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/06/questions-makes-casting-changes.html NBC's new comedy series "100 Questions" is undergoing more casting changes ahead of its midseason debut. The series' producing team has opted to recast two more regular roles, played in the pilot by Elizabeth Ho and Joy Suprano. That follows... NBC's new comedy series "100 Questions" is undergoing more casting changes ahead of its midseason debut. The series' producing team has opted to recast two more regular roles, played in the pilot by Elizabeth Ho and Joy Suprano. That follows the dismissal of another regular in the pilot, Amir Talai, a couple of weeks ago. Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:33:44 -0700 Nets begin recasting series http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/06/nets-begin-recasting-series.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/06/nets-begin-recasting-series.html With the upfronts over, broadcast networks have begun tweaking the casts of their newly picked-up series in what has become a kind of "recasting season." Full story With the upfronts over, broadcast networks have begun tweaking the casts of their newly picked-up series in what has become a kind of "recasting season." Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:49:04 -0700 To each his own at upfronts http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/to-each-his-own-at-upfronts.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/to-each-his-own-at-upfronts.html If one show sums up the most dramatic renewal season in memory, it's CBS' "Without a Trace." The drama will vanish after seven seasons while several series with similar or worse pedigrees and ratings won't. Full story If one show sums up the most dramatic renewal season in memory, it's CBS' "Without a Trace." The drama will vanish after seven seasons while several series with similar or worse pedigrees and ratings won't. Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Thu, 21 May 2009 19:49:40 -0700 CW unveils official fall lineup http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cw-unveils-official-fall-lineup.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cw-unveils-official-fall-lineup.html The CW announced a 10-hour primetime fall schedule that included the pairing of two 1990s remakes and a vampire show that will try to take a bite out of Thursday nights. Full story The CW announced a 10-hour primetime fall schedule that included the pairing of two 1990s remakes and a vampire show that will try to take a bite out of Thursday nights. Full story


]]> CW Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Thu, 21 May 2009 15:41:19 -0700 CW sets 'Supernatural' Thursdays http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cw-sets-supernatural-thursdays.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cw-sets-supernatural-thursdays.html The CW may be the latest network to make a bold move on Thursday. After days of rumblings, the CW is said to have settled on launching the hot new drama "Vampire Diaries" Thursday 8 p.m., paired with "Supernatural." "Vampire... The CW may be the latest network to make a bold move on Thursday.

After days of rumblings, the CW is said to have settled on launching the hot new drama "Vampire Diaries" Thursday 8 p.m., paired with "Supernatural." "Vampire Diaries" would replace the staple in the time slot, departing veteran "Smallville," whose final ninth season would air on Friday, probably at 8 p.m. Full story


]]> CW Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Wed, 20 May 2009 11:45:57 -0700 CBS reveals fall schedule http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-reveals-fall-schedule.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-reveals-fall-schedule.html "The Mentalist" is on the move. CBS on Wednesday unveiled a fall schedule that includes freshman hit "The Mentalist" leaving its Tuesday 9 p.m. slot to go Thursdays where it will follow "CSI" at 10 p.m. Full story "The Mentalist" is on the move.

CBS on Wednesday unveiled a fall schedule that includes freshman hit "The Mentalist" leaving its Tuesday 9 p.m. slot to go Thursdays where it will follow "CSI" at 10 p.m. Full story


]]> CBS Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Wed, 20 May 2009 08:41:22 -0700 Nick orders 'Monsters vs. Aliens' pilot http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/nick-orders-monsters-vs-aliens-pilot.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/nick-orders-monsters-vs-aliens-pilot.html Nickelodeon has ordered a pilot from DreamWorks Animation for a series based on the firm's recent "Monsters vs. Aliens" movie, DWA CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg said Tuesday. Full story Nickelodeon has ordered a pilot from DreamWorks Animation for a series based on the firm's recent "Monsters vs. Aliens" movie, DWA CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg said Tuesday. Full story


]]> NBC Nickelodeon hollywoodreporter Tue, 19 May 2009 13:26:03 -0700 CW picks up 'Melrose Place,' 'Vampire Diaries' http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cw-picks-up-melrose-place-vampire-diaries.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cw-picks-up-melrose-place-vampire-diaries.html "Melrose Place," "Vampire Diaries" and "Beautiful Life" are a go at the CW. Full story "Melrose Place," "Vampire Diaries" and "Beautiful Life" are a go at the CW. Full story


]]> CW Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Tue, 19 May 2009 13:02:57 -0700 CBS renewing 'Cold Case,' 'Christine' http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-renewing-cold-case-christine.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-renewing-cold-case-christine.html Heading into its upfront presentation Wednesday, CBS has firmed up its roster of returning series. Full story Heading into its upfront presentation Wednesday, CBS has firmed up its roster of returning series. Full story


]]> CBS Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Tue, 19 May 2009 12:57:57 -0700 NBC announces 2009-10 schedule http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/nbc-announces-200910-schedule.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/nbc-announces-200910-schedule.html NBC presented a 2009-10 schedule Tuesday that included a new shared time-period strategy, a time-period change for "Heroes" and "Southland" moving to Fridays. Full story NBC presented a 2009-10 schedule Tuesday that included a new shared time-period strategy, a time-period change for "Heroes" and "Southland" moving to Fridays. Full story


]]> NBC Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Tue, 19 May 2009 10:07:00 -0700 'The Unit,' 'My Name Is Earl' canceled http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/the-unit-my-name-is-earl-canceled.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/the-unit-my-name-is-earl-canceled.html After late-in-the-game saves for fan favorites like NBC's "Chuck" and Fox's "Dollhouse," CBS has canceled long-running Sunday night action-drama "The Unit" while NBC is putting an end to Thursday night comedy mainstay "My Name Is Earl." Full story After late-in-the-game saves for fan favorites like NBC's "Chuck" and Fox's "Dollhouse," CBS has canceled long-running Sunday night action-drama "The Unit" while NBC is putting an end to Thursday night comedy mainstay "My Name Is Earl." Full story


]]> CBS NBC Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Tue, 19 May 2009 08:58:52 -0700 ABC presents fall lineup http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-presents-fall-lineup.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-presents-fall-lineup.html ABC's new fall schedule includes a two-hour "Dancing With the Stars," a new Wednesday night two-hour comedy block and apocalyptic thriller "Flash Forward" being used as a lead-in for "Grey's Anatomy" (with "Ugly Betty" relegated to Friday nights). Full story ABC's new fall schedule includes a two-hour "Dancing With the Stars," a new Wednesday night two-hour comedy block and apocalyptic thriller "Flash Forward" being used as a lead-in for "Grey's Anatomy" (with "Ugly Betty" relegated to Friday nights).

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]]> hollywoodreporter Tue, 19 May 2009 06:19:54 -0700 CBS orders 'The Good Wife,' 'NCIS' spinoff http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-orders-the-good-wife-ncis-spinoff.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-orders-the-good-wife-ncis-spinoff.html CBS on Monday morning handed out series orders to the "NCIS" spinoff, toplined by LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell, legal drama "The Good Wife," starring Julianna Margulies, medical drama "Three Rivers" starring Alex O'Loughlin, the Jenna Elfman comedy starrer... CBS on Monday morning handed out series orders to the "NCIS" spinoff, toplined by LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell, legal drama "The Good Wife," starring Julianna Margulies, medical drama "Three Rivers" starring Alex O'Loughlin, the Jenna Elfman comedy starrer "Accidentally on Purpose," as well as the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced ensemble medical drama "Miami Trauma." Full story


]]> CBS Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Mon, 18 May 2009 10:04:56 -0700 Fox unveils 2009-10 schedule http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-unveils-200910-schedule.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-unveils-200910-schedule.html Fox unveiled its new schedule Monday highlighted by summer reality hit "So You Think You Can Dance" jumping into the fall and J.J. Abrams' "Fringe" challenging TV's biggest shows on Thursday night. Full story Fox unveiled its new schedule Monday highlighted by summer reality hit "So You Think You Can Dance" jumping into the fall and J.J. Abrams' "Fringe" challenging TV's biggest shows on Thursday night. Full story


]]> Fox Upfronts 2009 hollywoodreporter Mon, 18 May 2009 09:17:44 -0700 Fox light looks bright pre-upfront http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-light-looks-bright-preupfront.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-light-looks-bright-preupfront.html Fox is heading into its upfront presentation Monday with bragging rights no other network can match this season: It is returning all of its freshman drama series, including "Fringe," "Lie to Me" and cancellation escape artist "Dollhouse," which snatched an... Fox is heading into its upfront presentation Monday with bragging rights no other network can match this season: It is returning all of its freshman drama series, including "Fringe," "Lie to Me" and cancellation escape artist "Dollhouse," which snatched an 11th-hour pickup. Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Sun, 17 May 2009 16:08:30 -0700 CBS closes in on bubble series http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-closes-in-on-bubble-series.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/cbs-closes-in-on-bubble-series.html CBS on Sunday moved closer to renewing bubble drama series "Cold Case" and reliable midseason replacement "Rules of Engagement." Full story CBS on Sunday moved closer to renewing bubble drama series "Cold Case" and reliable midseason replacement "Rules of Engagement." Full story


]]> hollywoodreporter Sun, 17 May 2009 16:08:00 -0700 'Bones' back on Fox for fall http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/bones-back-on-fox-for-fall.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/bones-back-on-fox-for-fall.html After protracted haggling over the show's license fee, Fox has picked up veteran dramedy "Bones" for a fifth season. Full story. After protracted haggling over the show's license fee, Fox has picked up veteran dramedy "Bones" for a fifth season. Full story.


]]> hollywoodreporter Sat, 16 May 2009 14:36:05 -0700 ABC takes in 'The Forgotten' http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-takes-in-the-forgotten.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-takes-in-the-forgotten.html ABC on Friday night handed out a series pickup to the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced drama "The Forgotten," marking the uber producer’s first scripted series on the network. Full story. ABC on Friday night handed out a series pickup to the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced drama "The Forgotten," marking the uber producer’s first scripted series on the network. Full story.


]]> hollywoodreporter Sat, 16 May 2009 07:55:24 -0700 Fox trots 'Dance' into fall http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-trots-dance-into-fall.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-trots-dance-into-fall.html Fox is dancing into the fall, adding an in-season edition of summer reality series “So You Think You Can Dance” to its fall schedule, sources said. Full story. Fox is dancing into the fall, adding an in-season edition of summer reality series “So You Think You Can Dance” to its fall schedule, sources said. Full story.


]]> hollywoodreporter Sat, 16 May 2009 07:53:21 -0700 ABC close on 'V,' set for 'Ted' http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-close-on-v-set-for-ted.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-close-on-v-set-for-ted.html It looks like “V” will live again on TV. Sources said ABC is close to a series order for the Warner Bros. TV-produced reimagining of the 1980s mini-series. Full story. It looks like “V” will live again on TV. Sources said ABC is close to a series order for the Warner Bros. TV-produced reimagining of the 1980s mini-series. Full story.


]]> hollywoodreporter Sat, 16 May 2009 07:52:05 -0700 ABC renews 'Scrubs' http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-renews-scrubs.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/abc-renews-scrubs.html It’s official -- ABC on Friday renewed veteran comedy “Scrubs” for a ninth season. Full story. It’s official -- ABC on Friday renewed veteran comedy “Scrubs” for a ninth season. Full story.


]]> hollywoodreporter Sat, 16 May 2009 07:49:04 -0700 Fox gives 13-episode order to 'Brothers' http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-gives-13episode-order-to-brothers.html http://reporter.blogs.com/pilotseason/2009/05/fox-gives-13episode-order-to-brothers.html Fox on Friday picked up comedy "Brothers," starring ex-NFL player Michael Strahan, with a 13-episode order. Full story Fox on Friday picked up comedy "Brothers," starring ex-NFL player Michael Strahan, with a 13-episode order. Full story


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