Syfy orders "Defiance" to series, announces shows in development

[David]

SYFY IGNITES THE IMAGINATION WITH MOST ORIGINAL PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
HOURS IN HISTORY

RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

EPIC TRANSMEDIA EVENT DEFIANCE TO PREMIERE IN 2013

NEW YORK – April 24, 2012 – Coming off Syfy’s most watched First
Quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy
and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the
advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s
largest original programming slate in history. This will feature
Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and
reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the
highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that
will unite television and Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) gaming for
the very first time.

Said Howe: “Syfy’s Upfront celebrates the power of Igniters, our
influential audience who has the highly coveted ability to move brands
forward faster. This audience Imagines Greater and, as a result, we
will be bringing them the most groundbreaking entertainment phenomenon
in 2013. Nearly four years in the making, Defiance is the first ever,
weekly scripted television and Massively Multiplayer Online game,
converging to create a singular, interactive and epic story. Along
with this unprecedented experience, we will be unveiling our most
ambitious development slate ever of relevant and contemporary original
programming.”



The diverse Syfy reality slate features six new series: School Sprits,
Paranormal Highway, Collection Intervention, Viral Video Showdown,
Ghost Mine and, from the producers of the Smash hit series Face Off,
Hot Set. Unscripted development projects include a chilling “found
footage” paranormal experiment; an extreme concierge company;
Destination Truth’s Josh Gates transforming awesome ideas into awesome
reality and the unearthly challenges of selling haunted houses.

Among the scripted development projects are adaptations of popular
works by best-selling novelists such as Stephen King (Eyes of the
Dragon), John Christopher (The Lotus Caves) and Charlaine Harris
(Grave Sight), as well as the hit movie The Adjustment Bureau and the
DC Entertainment Comic Booster Gold. Syfy further announced shows
about a Fifth Column of feuding aliens and a time-traveling elite
military squad.

This record expansion, including eight scripted development projects
from Universal Cable Productions, builds upon the channel’s powerhouse
lineup of hit series such as Warehouse 13, Being Human, Alphas, Face
Off and Ghost Hunters. These programs have transformed Syfy into a top
10 cable entertainment network among Adults 25-54 for 16 consecutive
years.

Said Mark Stern, President Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head
Original Content, Universal Cable Productions: “Over its 20 year
history, Syfy has always pushed the boundaries of our genre and the
entertainment experience. This new crop of innovative,
thought-provoking, emotionally-charged programming will propel us even
farther as we imagine all the greater possibilities ahead for the
powerful Syfy brand.”

For the gala, star-studded Upfront event at the American Museum of
Natural History, Syfy created an opportunity for guests to live like
an Igniter – highly imaginative people who move brands forward as
showcased in the channel’s groundbreaking study with Simmons/PSFK --
along with celebrity Igniters from the worlds of business innovation
(Sir Richard Branson), music (Young the Giant, DJ Spooky That
Subliminal Kid) and the culinary arts (Marcus Samuelsson).

Syfy is also expanding its multi-platform growth. Syfy Ventures
announced a partnership with Hasbro to develop the first online social
game based on the iconic G.I. JOE franchise. G.I. Joe: Special Ops,
published by Syfy Games, will debut in June on Facebook and Syfy
Games.com, among other platforms worldwide.

Continuing its expansion of original video content, mobile reach to
new platforms and commitment to cutting edge technology, Syfy Digital
unveiled four new initiatives, from its first ever unscripted program,
new apps for Windows Phone and Roku and the upcoming addition of
sync-to-broadcast functionality to its successful Syfy app for iPads
and Android tablets for season three of the hit series Face Off.

A global brand, Syfy is currently available in 75 countries, reaching
nearly 150 million households.

NEW SCRIPTED SERIES

Defiance – 2013 – Defiance is in collaboration with Trion Worlds, with
the Syfy series and Trion’s multi-platform shooter MMO poised to debut
simultaneously. The series stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie
Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Fionnula Flanagan, Mia Kirshner
and Oscar-nominee Graham Greene. Set in the near future, Defiance
introduces a completely transformed planet Earth, inhabited by the
survivors of a universal war. Forced to co-habitate, the disparate
group struggles to build a new society among the devastation. The
dramatic tapestry of the series and the intense action of the game
will exist in a single universe where their respective narratives will
inform one another and evolve together into one overall story.
Defiance is directed by Scott Stewart (Legion, Priest) and
written/executive produced by Rockne O’Bannon (Farscape), Kevin Murphy
(Desperate Housewives, Caprica, Hellcats) and Michael Taylor
(Battlestar Galactica). Kevin Murphy serves as showrunner. Defiance
is produced by Universal Cable Productions.

NEW REALITY SERIES

School Spirits – Premieres June 2012 – School Spirits will tell true
ghost stories of hauntings that have happened at schools across the
country. The stories will be told in first person narratives through
the testimonials of real students, teachers, parents and staff that
have encountered the paranormal activity, blended with bone-chilling
cinematic reenactments to further bring the haunting experiences to
life. Executive producers: Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice) and
Seth Jarrett & Julie Insogna Jarrett (Celebrity Ghost Stories).

Paranormal Highway – Summer 2012 – Paranormal Highway puts the pedal
to the metal as Jack Osbourne and Dana Workman investigate the most
frightening claims of paranormal activity along America’s remote back
roads. Fueled by eyewitness interviews and evidence collected by
state-of-the-art equipment, Jack and Dana will travel alone,
self-documenting their harrowing road trip while coming face-to-face
with paranormal legends. Production company: BASE Productions.
Executive producers: John Brenkus, Mickey Stern, Ron Ziskin.

Collection Intervention – Collection Intervention follows Elyse Luray,
a sharp and to-the-point collectibles expert as she helps couples who
are divided over what to do with an overwhelming collection of
memorabilia. Whether it’s a husband’s collection of mint-condition
G.I. JOE action figures worth thousands of dollars or a girlfriend’s
treasure trove of Star Wars movie posters, Elyse helps couples decide
what’s worth keeping and what they can sell. For each couple, their
new cash windfall will make their dream come true, whether it’s an
engagement ring, a down payment for a home, or the honeymoon they
never had. Production company: High Noon Entertainment. Executive
producers: Pam Healey, Elizabeth Grizzle Voorhees, Jim Berger.

Hot Set – From the producers of Syfy’s hit series Face Off, Hot Set is
an extreme design challenge pitting two Hollywood production designers
each week in a head-to-head battle to design, build, decorate and
ultimately create an original and signature movie set that transports
the viewer into an immersive world. Production company: Mission
Control Media. Executive producers: Michael Agbabian and Dwight Smith.

Viral Video Showdown – The greatest viral video creators on the planet
go head-to-head each week in an epic battle for bragging rights and a
cash prize. Two teams will have to dig deep into their bag of viral
tricks to create a video that best captures that week’s theme and
impresses the expert panel of viral video judges. Production company:
495 Productions. Executive producers: SallyAnn Salsano, Kevin Pereira.

Ghost Mine – In the remote woods of Oregon lays one of the richest
gold mines in the United States. For the last 100 years, it has
remained abandoned -- until now. Soon to be re-opened by a scraggly
group of miners, these hardy souls will battle the elements to find
their fortune. But with a rich history of paranormal activity
surrounding the mine, they may just find something else. Production
company: 51 Minds. Executive producer: Mark Cronin.

SCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT/DRAMAS

Rewind – Rewind revolves around a team of military field operatives
and civilian scientists who must use untested technology to travel
back in time to alter events and change the future -- and avoid a
devastating terrorist attack. Shane McRae stars as Sean Knox,
ex-Special Forces who ranks as a field operative in a special division
of the Department of Homeland Security. The pilot also stars Jennifer
Ferrin, Academy Award nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider),
Robbie Jones and Keon Mohajeri, and is currently in production in
Toronto. Jack Bender (Lost, Alphas) is directing the pilot, written by
Justin Marks (Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li), who will also
executive produce with Tom Spezialy, Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun and Gene
Stein. A production of BermanBraun and Universal Cable Productions.

The Adjustment Bureau – In this drama, based on the hit movie starring
Matt Damon, guardian angel-type agents work to keep the world
according to The Plan. They create everything from plane crashes to
coffee spills in order to steer people to realize their true destiny.
But there is one thing the operatives and their Chairman can’t control
-- free will. Writers: Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer (Melrose Place,
Smallville). Executive producers: George Nolfi (The Adjustment
Bureau, The Bourne Ultimatum), MRC, Slavkin and Swimmer. A production
of Universal Cable Productions.

High Moon – Based on the novel, The Lotus Caves, by John Christopher,
this imaginative, out-of-this-World Series explores a world where the
countries of Earth have established colonies to mine the Moon's
resources. When a new life form is discovered, chaos erupts as various
factions race to uncover its powerful secrets. Executive producer:
Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies). Co-executive producer: Jim
Danger Gray (Pushing Daisies). Writers: Bryan Fuller and Jim Danger
Gray. Executive producer: Granat Entertainment. A production of
Universal Cable Productions.

Untitled Booster Gold Project – Based on the best-selling DC
Entertainment Comic, this is the story of a washed-up athlete from the
future who travels back to the present in hopes of becoming the
greatest superhero of all time. But instead of chasing criminals, his
main priority is chasing fame and money. Booster Gold discovers that
being a hero takes more than just a megawatt smile. Writer: Andrew
Kreisberg (Arrow, Warehouse 13). Executive producers: Greg Berlanti
(Green Lantern, Arrow) and Andrew Kreisberg. Producers: Greg Berlanti
Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television. The Booster
Gold comic book series is published by DC Entertainment, which will
also act as an executive producer.

Grave Sight – From the best-selling author of True Blood, this
Charlaine Harris book series follows Harper Connelly – a young woman
with a unique gift. After being struck by lightning as a teenager,
Harper can sense the location and last memories of dead people. She
teams up with her protective stepbrother, Tolliver Lang, to help find
a missing teenage girl -- only to uncover a network of lies and
murders throughout a small town in the Ozarks. Writer: Kam Miller (Law
And Order: SVU). A production of Universal Cable Productions.

Seeing Things – Based on the comic Grey Legion from Platinum Studios,
after a cop meets his violent demise, he returns as a ghost to close
his last case. But the only person who can help him is a socially
Awkward man who is realizing for the first time that his
hallucinations may not be all in his head. Writers: David Slack
(Person Of Interest, Lie To Me) and Gabrielle Stanton (Haven, The
Vampire Diaries). Executive producers: David Slack, Robert Cort and
Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. A production of Fox Television Studios.

Defender – In the aftermath of an intergalactic war between humans and
transhumans, the starship Defender, populated by a combustible mix of
former enemies, is sent on a seemingly simple goodwill mission, which
turns into a fight for their lives and for the safety of the Universe
at large. Executive producer/writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe (Alphas). A
production of Universal Cable Productions.

The Family – For generations, an alien family has hid amongst humans
in plain sight using their advanced intellect to carve out a life for
themselves as their family grew. But when the family patriarch that
kept peace amongst the factions dies, a war begins to brew with some
members believing the time has come to reveal themselves, and their
superior power, to the inferior human race. Writer: Dan Harris
(Superman Returns, X2). Executive producers: Neal Moritz (21 Jump
Street, Total Recall), Mark Verheiden (Falling Skies, Battlestar
Galactica). A production of Sony Pictures TV.

LONGFORM SCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT

Eyes Of The Dragon – Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel. A
kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies and his successor must
battle for the throne. Pitted against an evil wizard and a would-be
rival, Prince Peter makes a daring escape and rallies the forces of
good to fight for what is rightfully his. Writers: Michael Taylor
(Defiance, Battlestar Galactica) and Jeff Vintar (I, Robot). Executive
producers: Michael Taylor and Bill Haber. A production of Universal
Cable Productions and Ostar Productions.

Darkfall – When, without warning, modern forms of power and technology
become a thing of the past, Los Angeles, and the world at large,
becomes a place where magic rules and life as we know it is turned
upside down. Writers: Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris (Kung Fu Panda,
Sleeper Cell). A production of The Jim Henson Company and Universal
Cable Productions.

– When a powerful earthquake hits California and opens up a chasm
bigger than the Grand Canyon, it reveals an enormous hidden ocean
lying deep beneath the earth’s crust. Billionaire adventurer James
Exeter works with the government to take an advanced nuclear submarine
down to explore it and discovers more than he ever could have
imagined. Writers: Skip Woods (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Naren
Shankar (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) and Deran Sarafian (CSI: NY).
Executive producers: Skip Woods, Naren Shankar and Deran Sarafian. A
production of Universal Cable Productions.

REALITY DEVELOPMENT

The Genie – The Genie follows Steve Sims and his extreme concierge
company, Blue Fish, as they make outlandish experiences and
imaginative adventures come to life for their clients. Whether it’s
rebuilding the chocolate river from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or
experiencing life as a Hobbit, making the impossible possible is the
job of “The Genie.” Production company: Smart Dog Media. Executive
producer: Craig Plestis.

Stranded – In each episode of this frightening paranormal social
experiment, a family or group of friends moves into an infamously
haunted location, self-documenting their experience in total
isolation. Production company: Ping Pong Productions. Executive
producers: Brad Kuhlman, Casey Brummels, Josh Gates.

Awesome Foundation – In this new project starring Destination Truth’s
Josh Gates, each week inventors, artists and regular people from all
over the country pitch their amazing and imaginative ideas to the
Awesome Foundation, a group dedicated to turning awesome ideas into
awesome reality. The members grant their own money to the lucky three
people with the best ideas, leading to a race to complete the projects
in the given time and budget. Production company: Idiot Box
Productions. Executive producer: Dan Taberski.

Exit – Based on the hit Japanese format, Exit is a nail-biting game
show where two teams of contestants battle to escape three diabolical
rooms. To do so, they must beat the clock while solving rapid-fire
brain games and navigating booby-traps and bottomless pits. Production
company: Zig Zag Productions. Executive producer: Danny Fenton.

Buyer Beware – What does someone do when they need to sell their house
-- but it’s haunted? They call in a real estate professional who
specializes in matching haunted properties with eager buyers. In each
episode, viewers will see what it takes to sell a home -- still
occupied by the spirits -- and what kind of buyers have the guts to
take it off the market. Production company: Zodiak USA. Executive
producers: Natalka Znak, Claire O’Donohue.

Untitled Mark Burnett Project (wt) – From acclaimed producer Mark
Burnett comes a competition show where fans of science fiction/fantasy
books and movies compete to create the most flavorful and inspired
dishes from the foods featured in the imaginary worlds that they love.
Production company: Mark Burnett Productions. Executive producer: Mark
Burnett.

Deadfinder – When the morgue drawer closes on a Jane or John Doe,
rarely is it reopened. Deadfinder follows a group of mediums as they
search through the vaults of cold cases using their paranormal skills
to bring the mysteries of the murdered back to life. Production
company: NorthSouth. Executive producers: Charlie DeBevoise, Mark
Hickman.

Ghost Town, USA – Settled in 1677, Mount Holly, New Jersey, is a town
teeming with reports of paranormal activity. And for the residents of
this town, that’s just the way they like it. Ghost Town, USA follows
the colorful characters and real drama that plays out among the town’s
living residents, from renovating a haunted house to organizing the
annual Witches Ball. Production company: Cream Productions. Executive
producers: David Brady, Christopher Rowley.

The Wrights – Joe and Chris Wright are relatives of the famous Wright
Brothers, but instead of building airplanes, this father-and-son-duo
build paranormal contraptions to communicate with the dead. Each week
the show follows the Wrights as they use their inventing ability to
gain answers from the “other side.” Production company: Jarrett
Creative Group. Executive producers: Julie Insogna Jarrett, Seth
Jarrett.

Chris Cox Project – Young and charming, Chris Cox is the mind reader
who can’t read minds. Cox has the mind-manipulating abilities of
Derren Brown, the mischief of Ferris Bueller and the comic
eccentricity of Mr. Bean all wrapped in a style uniquely his own. In
everyday situations and locations – at a coffee shop, the post office,
or just walking down the street – Chris amazes and confounds real
people. Production company: Mission Control Media. Executive
producers: Dwight Smith, Michael Agbabian, Erich Recker.

Divas of Dress Up – This program follows the six hottest cos-play
stars as they push the boundaries of creativity and costuming in this
docu-series that takes viewers inside the amazingly creative world of
cos-play competition. Each week, the top women competitors transform
themselves into fictional characters with visually arresting costumes,
pushing the boundary between fantasy and reality. Production company:
Skip Films. Executive producers: Skip Chaisson, Brian Gallagher.

Fan Girl/Fan Boy Project – From the producer of Jersey Shore comes a
docu-series that celebrates the incredibly unique, often misunderstood
and infinitely fascinating fan girl and fan boy cultures. Production
company: 495 Productions. Executive producer: SallyAnn Salsano.

Limitless – Limitless is a cutting-edge series that recounts
firsthand, true-life tales of ordinary men and women who discovered
hidden powers – that they never knew existed – when faced with extreme
life and death circumstances. Every story will explore the often
unexplainable potential of the human body and psyche, leaving viewers
to wonder what hidden abilities humans might possess. Production
company: Karga 7. Executive producers: Kelly McPherson, Miriam
Leffert, Sarah Wetherbee, Emre Sahin.

Superhumans – Superhumans uncovers the secrets of unbelievable stunts,
record-breaking abilities and exceptional feats of human power and
skill by putting real people through physical on-location challenges
and a series of tests in a high-tech lab to answer the question: “How
did they do that?” Production company: BASE Productions. Executive
producers: John Brenkus, Mickey Stern.

Toy Traveler – Shane Turgeon, the Indiana Jones of toy collectors,
travels to remote corners of the world to find the rarest and most
valuable toys and collectibles. Whether it’s in an old toy warehouse
in a remote Guatemalan town or a small swap meet in the Ukraine, Shane
will go to all lengths to find the most unique and collectible toys.
Production company: Jarrett Creative Group. Executive producers: Seth
Jarrett, Julie Insogna Jarrett.

Master Control – Master Control is a weekly competition that pits
user-generated videos against each other in a battle for viewer
popularity. Each week, self-submitted videos must entertain the host,
celebrity panel and the entire viewing audience, who are all
simultaneously rating the video and anointing a winner. Production
company: The Gurin Co. Executive producers: Phil Gurin, Kevin Pereira.

Stranger than Fiction – Stranger than Fiction is the only viral video
clip show where comedians compete for laughs while commenting on and
arguing over the strangest clips from the web. Good jokes earn points,
while lame jokes lose them. At the end of the show, one comedian is
crowned the irreverent victor. Production company: BASE Productions.
Executive producers: John Brenkus, Mickey Stern.

[shawn]

On Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:03:13 -0400, David <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>SYFY IGNITES THE IMAGINATION WITH MOST ORIGINAL PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
>HOURS IN HISTORY
>
>RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
>
>EPIC TRANSMEDIA EVENT DEFIANCE TO PREMIERE IN 2013


>
>

>The diverse Syfy reality slate features six new series: School Sprits,
>Paranormal Highway, Collection Intervention, Viral Video Showdown,
>Ghost Mine and, from the producers of the Smash hit series Face Off,
>Hot Set. Unscripted development projects include a chilling “found
>footage” paranormal experiment; an extreme concierge company;
>Destination Truth’s Josh Gates transforming awesome ideas into awesome
>reality and the unearthly challenges of selling haunted houses.

Not surprising that reality based programming makes up the bulk of
their new shows.

>Among the scripted development projects are adaptations of popular
>works by best-selling novelists such as Stephen King (Eyes of the
>Dragon), John Christopher (The Lotus Caves) and Charlaine Harris
>(Grave Sight), as well as the hit movie The Adjustment Bureau and the
>DC Entertainment Comic Booster Gold. Syfy further announced shows
>about a Fifth Column of feuding aliens and a time-traveling elite
>military squad.

This however is surprising. Eight new scripted shows, most of which
are directly in the sci-fi genre, is a surprise for me. I wouldn't
have expected the network to come out with that many new scripted
shows given thier penchant for moving away from scripted shows.

>This record expansion, including eight scripted development projects
>from Universal Cable Productions, builds upon the channel’s powerhouse
>lineup of hit series such as Warehouse 13, Being Human, Alphas, Face
>Off and Ghost Hunters. These programs have transformed Syfy into a top
>10 cable entertainment network among Adults 25-54 for 16 consecutive
>years.
>

>Syfy is also expanding its multi-platform growth. Syfy Ventures
>announced a partnership with Hasbro to develop the first online social
>game based on the iconic G.I. JOE franchise. G.I. Joe: Special Ops,
>published by Syfy Games, will debut in June on Facebook and Syfy
>Games.com, among other platforms worldwide.

LOL. That seems to be what most people use Facebook for now.
Timekilling games.

>NEW SCRIPTED SERIES
>
>Defiance – 2013 – Defiance is in collaboration with Trion Worlds, with
>the Syfy series and Trion’s multi-platform shooter MMO poised to debut
>simultaneously. The series stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie
>Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Fionnula Flanagan, Mia Kirshner
>and Oscar-nominee Graham Greene. Set in the near future, Defiance
>introduces a completely transformed planet Earth, inhabited by the
>survivors of a universal war. Forced to co-habitate, the disparate
>group struggles to build a new society among the devastation. The
>dramatic tapestry of the series and the intense action of the game
>will exist in a single universe where their respective narratives will
>inform one another and evolve together into one overall story.
>Defiance is directed by Scott Stewart (Legion, Priest) and
>written/executive produced by Rockne O’Bannon (Farscape), Kevin Murphy
>(Desperate Housewives, Caprica, Hellcats) and Michael Taylor
>(Battlestar Galactica). Kevin Murphy serves as showrunner. Defiance
>is produced by Universal Cable Productions.
>
>NEW REALITY SERIES

I don't think I will be watching any of these.

>School Spirits – Premieres June 2012 –

>Paranormal Highway – Summer 2012 –
>Collection Intervention –
>Hot Set –
>Viral Video Showdown –
This has already been done quite a few times plus it's a part of other
shows so I can't see this being a success.
>Ghost Mine –

[Jumpin' Jehoshaphat]

On 24/04/2012 4:03 PM, David wrote:
> and a time-traveling elite military squad.

So, Stargate: Seven Days with the serial numbers filed off.

> The Family – For generations, an alien family has hid amongst humans
> in plain sight using their advanced intellect to carve out a life for
> themselves as their family grew.

Suggested alternative title is "Coneheads: Now Taking It Seriously".

[Obveeus]

"shawn" <nanof...@gNOTmail.com> wrote:

>>RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

>This however is surprising. Eight new scripted shows, most of which
>are directly in the sci-fi genre, is a surprise for me. I wouldn't
>have expected the network to come out with that many new scripted
>shows given thier penchant for moving away from scripted shows.

Don't forget that these are only 'in development'. Likely only 2 or 3 will
make it to series.

> LOL. That seems to be what most people use Facebook for now.
> Timekilling games.

Yep. The big video game companies have fallen on hard times because no one
sees a need to fork out $60 for a big game when they can get just as many
hours of enjoyment out of Facebook, phone app, etc... style games.


>>NEW SCRIPTED SERIES
>>
>>Defiance - 2013 - Defiance is in collaboration with Trion Worlds, with

>>the Syfy series and Trion's multi-platform shooter MMO poised to debut
>>simultaneously. The series stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie
>>Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Fionnula Flanagan, Mia Kirshner
>>and Oscar-nominee Graham Greene. Set in the near future,

I wish they'd stop setting it in the near future since Ian won't believe it
until he can see it.

Defiance
>>introduces a completely transformed planet Earth, inhabited by the
>>survivors of a universal war. Forced to co-habitate, the disparate
>>group struggles to build a new society among the devastation. The
>>dramatic tapestry of the series and the intense action of the game
>>will exist in a single universe where their respective narratives will
>>inform one another and evolve together into one overall story.
>>Defiance is directed by Scott Stewart (Legion, Priest) and
>>written/executive produced by Rockne O'Bannon (Farscape), Kevin Murphy
>>(Desperate Housewives, Caprica, Hellcats) and Michael Taylor
>>(Battlestar Galactica). Kevin Murphy serves as showrunner. Defiance
>>is produced by Universal Cable Productions.

>>SCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT/DRAMAS
>>
>>Rewind - Rewind revolves around a team of military field operatives

>>and civilian scientists who must use untested technology to travel
>>back in time to alter events and change the future

That does sound like SEVEN DAYS.

>>The Adjustment Bureau - In this drama, based on the hit movie starring

>>Matt Damon, guardian angel-type agents work to keep the world
>>according to The Plan. They create everything from plane crashes to
>>coffee spills in order to steer people to realize their true destiny.

Might be good.

>>High Moon - Based on the novel, The Lotus Caves, by John Christopher,

>>this imaginative, out-of-this-World Series explores a world where the
>>countries of Earth have established colonies to mine the Moon's
>>resources.

Cameron Corp., no doubt.

>>Defender - In the aftermath of an intergalactic war between humans and

>>transhumans, the starship Defender, populated by a combustible mix of
>>former enemies, is sent on a seemingly simple goodwill mission, which
>>turns into a fight for their lives and for the safety of the Universe
>>at large.

Could be good.

>>The Family - For generations, an alien family has hid amongst humans

>>in plain sight using their advanced intellect to carve out a life for
>>themselves as their family grew. But when the family patriarch that
>>kept peace amongst the factions dies, a war begins to brew with some
>>members believing the time has come to reveal themselves, and their
>>superior power, to the inferior human race.

Oh my, they stole my autobiography!

[Jim G.]

David sent the following on 4/24/2012 3:03 PM:

> The Family – For generations, an alien family has hid amongst humans
> in plain sight using their advanced intellect to carve out a life for
> themselves as their family grew.

Do they say that they're from France?

--
Jim G. | Waukesha, WI
"All right now. I can kill werewolves, fix a Pinto and bake cornbread. I
will be damned if I can't get Zen." -- Bobby Singer, SUPERNATURAL

[Tony Calguire]

David <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:bm1ep7l5ad8268mv9...@4ax.com:

>
> Said Howe: “Syfy’s Upfront celebrates the power of Igniters, our
> influential audience who has the highly coveted ability to move brands
> forward faster.
>

Oh good lord. This is how they see their viewers?

>
> Among the scripted development projects are adaptations of popular
> works by best-selling novelists such as Stephen King (Eyes of the
> Dragon), John Christopher (The Lotus Caves) and Charlaine Harris
> (Grave Sight), as well as the hit movie The Adjustment Bureau and the
> DC Entertainment Comic Booster Gold. Syfy further announced shows
> about a Fifth Column of feuding aliens and a time-traveling elite
> military squad.
>

All this crap and they couldn't move forward with Blood and Chrome?

>
> Seeing Things – Based on the comic Grey Legion from Platinum Studios,
> after a cop meets his violent demise, he returns as a ghost to close
> his last case. But the only person who can help him is a socially
> Awkward man who is realizing for the first time that his
> hallucinations may not be all in his head.

Gee, I hope they don't get sued by these people:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078685/

>
> Darkfall – When, without warning, modern forms of power and technology
> become a thing of the past, Los Angeles, and the world at large,
> becomes a place where magic rules and life as we know it is turned
> upside down. Writers: Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris (Kung Fu Panda,
> Sleeper Cell). A production of The Jim Henson Company and Universal
> Cable Productions.
>

Is this the "all forms of energy cease to exist" show we've been
discussing the last few months, or is that a different thing?

[Bob(but not THAT Bob)]

David wrote:
>
> SYFY IGNITES THE IMAGINATION WITH MOST ORIGINAL PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
> HOURS IN HISTORY
>
> RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
>
> EPIC TRANSMEDIA EVENT DEFIANCE TO PREMIERE IN 2013
>
> NEW YORK – April 24, 2012 – Coming off Syfy’s most watched First
> Quarter ever in total viewers

They have me to thank for that - whenever I completely stop watching a
network, viewership SOARS!

[Robin Miller]

David wrote:

> SYFY IGNITES THE IMAGINATION WITH MOST ORIGINAL PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
> HOURS IN HISTORY
>
> RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
>
> EPIC TRANSMEDIA EVENT DEFIANCE TO PREMIERE IN 2013

Still no announcement about the status of Sanctuary.

--Robin

[A Watcher]

On 04/24/2012 01:03 PM, David wrote:
> SYFY IGNITES THE IMAGINATION WITH MOST ORIGINAL PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
> HOURS IN HISTORY
>
> RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
>
> EPIC TRANSMEDIA EVENT DEFIANCE TO PREMIERE IN 2013

Is it April 1st? I don't believe this list.

[Barry Margolin]

In article <jn7aq3$trs$2...@dont-email.me>,

Tony Calguire <calg...@tcfreenet.invalid> wrote:

> David <diml...@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:bm1ep7l5ad8268mv9...@4ax.com:

> > Seeing Things – Based on the comic Grey Legion from Platinum Studios,
> > after a cop meets his violent demise, he returns as a ghost to close
> > his last case. But the only person who can help him is a socially
> > Awkward man who is realizing for the first time that his
> > hallucinations may not be all in his head.
>
> Gee, I hope they don't get sued by these people:
>
> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078685/

Other than the title, they don't seem to have much in common. And
titles aren't copyrightable. They can sometimes be trademarked, but I
think a trademark has to be in active use to continue to receive
protection. You also can't generally trademark a common phrase, except
in very limited contexts.

--
Barry Margolin
Arlington, MA

[Obveeus]

"Barry Margolin" <bar...@alum.mit.edu> wrote:

> Other than the title, they don't seem to have much in common. And
> titles aren't copyrightable. They can sometimes be trademarked, but I
> think a trademark has to be in active use to continue to receive
> protection. You also can't generally trademark a common phrase, except
> in very limited contexts.

See this week's Billboard chart where two different bands, both using the
name 'ONE DIRECTION' are on the chart. I expect lawyers to subsequently get
most of both bands' profits.

[Jim G.]

Robin Miller sent the following on 4/24/2012 8:36 PM:

I made that call for myself a while ago. My fondness for Amanda Tapping
just wasn't enough anymore.

[anim8rFSK]

In article <jnc1ta$8gg$3...@news.albasani.net>,

"Jim G." <jimg...@geemail.com> wrote:

> Robin Miller sent the following on 4/24/2012 8:36 PM:
> > David wrote:
> >
> >> SYFY IGNITES THE IMAGINATION WITH MOST ORIGINAL PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
> >> HOURS IN HISTORY
> >>
> >> RECORD 28 SCRIPTED AND REALITY PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
> >>
> >> EPIC TRANSMEDIA EVENT DEFIANCE TO PREMIERE IN 2013
> >
> > Still no announcement about the status of Sanctuary.
>
> I made that call for myself a while ago. My fondness for Amanda Tapping
> just wasn't enough anymore.

I don't even want to see the reboot universe adventures in the
underground bucky dome. If that last shot had had Carter's daughter in
it, they series would have ended just fine.

--
So we're all agreed that Clod is as stupid as Charlie Sheen?

[Jim G.]

anim8rFSK sent the following on 4/26/2012 11:24 PM:

In retrospect, that's probably where they lost me. It wasn't the loss of
Blondie. It wasn't Will's lack of Bollywood dancing skills. It was that
whole underground world stupidity that got to me.