Vampires and D.C. politicians (hopefully not in a combination) are the latest additions to the CW's fall slate as the network on Thursday gave the green light to pilots "Vampire Diaries" and "Body Politic."
"Vampire Diaries," from Wbtv and Alloy, is based on Alloy's 15-year-old series of novels, which are enjoying a resurgence with their reprinting in the wake of the success of "Twilight."
It centers on a tragic young heroine who is the object of passion for two vampire brothers -- one good, one evil -- who are at war for her soul and for the souls of her friends, family and other residents of the small town in which she resides.
Kevin Williamson, creator of "Dawson's Creek" and the "Scream" feature franchise, wrote the script with Julie Plec ("Kyle Xy). Williamson is exec producing with Plec, Alloy's Les Morgenstein and Bob Levy.
"Body Politic," from CBS Par,...
"Vampire Diaries," from Wbtv and Alloy, is based on Alloy's 15-year-old series of novels, which are enjoying a resurgence with their reprinting in the wake of the success of "Twilight."
It centers on a tragic young heroine who is the object of passion for two vampire brothers -- one good, one evil -- who are at war for her soul and for the souls of her friends, family and other residents of the small town in which she resides.
Kevin Williamson, creator of "Dawson's Creek" and the "Scream" feature franchise, wrote the script with Julie Plec ("Kyle Xy). Williamson is exec producing with Plec, Alloy's Les Morgenstein and Bob Levy.
"Body Politic," from CBS Par,...
- 2/5/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS is playing by the "House Rules."
The broadcast network on Monday handed out a pilot order to the political drama from ABC Studios and "Grey's Anatomy" exec producer Mark Gordon.
The project, penned by feature writer Michael Seitzman ("North Country"), follows the freshman class of congressmen/women as they begin their careers in Washington.
Seitzman, Gordon and Deborah Spera are exec producing.
"House Rules" marks the second drama pilot for Seitzman and Gordon in the past few days. On Friday, ABC picked up his "Empire State." It is understood that for Seitzman, "House Rules" is in first position.
It also marks the first pilot order from a non-Disney network for ABC Studios, which was merged with ABC last month with a new mandate to focus on supplying its sister broadcast network.
The young faces of Capitol Hill have been mined several times in the past few development seasons with...
The broadcast network on Monday handed out a pilot order to the political drama from ABC Studios and "Grey's Anatomy" exec producer Mark Gordon.
The project, penned by feature writer Michael Seitzman ("North Country"), follows the freshman class of congressmen/women as they begin their careers in Washington.
Seitzman, Gordon and Deborah Spera are exec producing.
"House Rules" marks the second drama pilot for Seitzman and Gordon in the past few days. On Friday, ABC picked up his "Empire State." It is understood that for Seitzman, "House Rules" is in first position.
It also marks the first pilot order from a non-Disney network for ABC Studios, which was merged with ABC last month with a new mandate to focus on supplying its sister broadcast network.
The young faces of Capitol Hill have been mined several times in the past few development seasons with...
- 2/2/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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