What Might Be on TV This Fall | EW.com

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http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/05/pilot-buzz/

Of the two most high-profile super-girl-power pilots, ABC’s Charlie’s Angels has ridiculously strong odds; we’re told its screenings have gone very well. NBC’s Wonder Woman is considered less certain despite heavy online interest in the costume. Should the David E. Kelley project make the cut for fall, it will be interesting to see if the Peacock grants his request to to air the pilot commercial free (but with a sponsor, no doubt).

Fox’s Touch will likely bring Kiefer Sutherland back to the network as the father of an autistic child who can predict the future. The drama written by Tim Kring (Heroes) is considered so strong that it retains front-runner status despite the fact there’s no pilot; It won’t shoot until this summer to accommodate Sutherland’s schedule (he’s been appearing on Broadway and, we hope, getting that 24 movie ready for a 2012 premiere). Though Alcatraz has generated fan interest because it’s re-teaming uber-producer J.J. Abrams and Lost star Jorge Garcia, it may not get a spot. Why? The network has several high-concept dramas in the works (hi, Terra Nova!) with limited slots to fill and other projects are getting a strong response. While another heavy buzz genre project, Locke & Key, is said to look great, but plays a bit slow.

Speaking of remake, NBC’s version of the UK hit Prime Suspect starring Maria Bello — looks like a sure thing, as does Smash, the Peacock’s Glee-style musical series produced by Steven Spielberg (In fact, we hear Will & Grace’s Debra Messing rocks the crap out of this pilot). Of NBC’s two most fantastical projects, the fairy tale series Grimm is looking more promising than Ron Moore’s magic cops drama 17th Precinct.

CBS’ doesn’t have much real estate to fill (which, the network notes every year, is a “luxury” problem). Their latest cop drama, Rookies, produced by Robert De Niro, is considered a frontrunner, though we’re hearing CBS loves Sarah Michelle Gellar but only likes her pilot, Ringer. Dang? Meanwhile the brass is said to like Poppy Montgomery in the cop procedural The Rememberer (and yes, we think the title is painful, too).

Over at ABC, the pilot shoot for Tim Allen’s new sitcom went extraordinary well and is considered a slam dunk for fall (it’s from 30 Rock scribe Jack Burditt). James’ current obsession, the Edgar Allan Poe-as-crime-fighter-drama called Poe, is getting a lukewarm reception, with Chris Egan looking inappropriately hot in the lead (Counters Lynette: Is that really possible?). One of the less splashy drama titles, the Angela Bassett police drama Identity, is getting strong buzz. Things aren’t looking too great for Marc Cherry’s semi-musical Hallelujah, but soap Good Christian Bitches has more than a prayer of landing a slot (and not a chance in hell of keeping its title).
 

Comments

[ladypeyton.livejournal.com]

Touch sounds like it's going to suck, a veritable Mercury Rising ripoff, and I'm really annoyed it's being considered to the detriment of Locke & Key and Alcatraz, both of which I think sound insanely interesting.

Charlie's Angels. Ugh. it was extremely boring in 1976 and I don't see age improving its quality. I've been dying for a Wonder Woman update for a long time but I don't think the David E Kelley version looks even remotely good. I'm very disappointed.

Grimm sounds interesting. Like a live action Fables comic. I'm looking forward to it. Buzz is really bad that 17th Precinct won't make it.

I'm excited about Poe. I hope it works.

Overall, though, I'm not thrilled by the fall lineup.

[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

This was hilarious. Particularly: NBC’s Wonder Woman is considered less certain despite heavy online interest in the costume. LOL! Yet, so very true. Never seen more obsession with a costume on my flist. They are more interested in the costume than the show.

Sigh. More cop shows? Do we really need more police procedurals and cop shows? Don't we have enough already? Why aren't people bored of these shows yet? Granted L&O's franchise is wrapping up and disappearing, but still. This, I admit, is a bit like asking why we need more reality shows. And why aren't people bored of them.

I was sort of looking forward to Ringer - it could be fun. Also at least Ron Moore's show is a different sort of police procedural.
Was also looking forward to Lock and Key. Rookies sounds boring, as does the Rememberer. Which means they'll probably get full seasons.

Ah...and they are finally trying to copy Glee, was only a matter of time. They actually have a series called Good Christian Bitches? LOL!