And then there were none.
In a surprising move, Showtime on Friday passed on Tim Robbins' well-regarded pharmaceutical drama pilot "Possible Side Effects."
That makes it 0-4 for the premium cable network, which originally ordered four pilots in this go-round, including "Side Effects."
In the past week, Showtime passed on the other three pilots, the "L Word" spinoff starring Leisha Hailey, the Matthew Perry/Peter Tolan comedy "The End of Steve" and the comedy "Ronna and Beverly," from Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo and Jenji Kohan.
The dismissal of "Side Effects" is noteworthy because the project was penned and directed by Oscar winner Robbins and attracted top talent, including Ellen Burstyn, Josh Lucas and Tim Blake Nelson.
It is said to have tested very high, and with the other three pilots out of contention, it was considered a shoo-in for a series order.
Industry observers on Friday were scratching their heads over Showtime's decision,...
In a surprising move, Showtime on Friday passed on Tim Robbins' well-regarded pharmaceutical drama pilot "Possible Side Effects."
That makes it 0-4 for the premium cable network, which originally ordered four pilots in this go-round, including "Side Effects."
In the past week, Showtime passed on the other three pilots, the "L Word" spinoff starring Leisha Hailey, the Matthew Perry/Peter Tolan comedy "The End of Steve" and the comedy "Ronna and Beverly," from Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo and Jenji Kohan.
The dismissal of "Side Effects" is noteworthy because the project was penned and directed by Oscar winner Robbins and attracted top talent, including Ellen Burstyn, Josh Lucas and Tim Blake Nelson.
It is said to have tested very high, and with the other three pilots out of contention, it was considered a shoo-in for a series order.
Industry observers on Friday were scratching their heads over Showtime's decision,...
- 4/10/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Showtime has passed on another pilot, the comedy "Ronna and Beverly" from Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo and Jenji Kohan.
In the past week, the pay cable network also passed on the "L Word" spinoff starring Leisha Hailey and the Matthew Perry/Peter Tolan comedy "The End of Steve," leaving Tim Robbins' drama "Possible Side Effects" as the only pilot still waiting its fate.
"Ronna and Beverly" was a relatively late addition to Showtime's current development slate, with the network ordering the pilot based on Chaffin and Denbo's sketches in January.
Like the Sony TV-produced "Steve," Lionsgate TV's "Ronna" is expected to be shopped to other outlets.
In the past week, the pay cable network also passed on the "L Word" spinoff starring Leisha Hailey and the Matthew Perry/Peter Tolan comedy "The End of Steve," leaving Tim Robbins' drama "Possible Side Effects" as the only pilot still waiting its fate.
"Ronna and Beverly" was a relatively late addition to Showtime's current development slate, with the network ordering the pilot based on Chaffin and Denbo's sketches in January.
Like the Sony TV-produced "Steve," Lionsgate TV's "Ronna" is expected to be shopped to other outlets.
- 4/9/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Showtime appears close to making its new series picks after narrowing the field of hopefuls to two.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the network informed the producers of two pilots -- the "L-Word" spinoff starring Leisha Hailey and the Matthew Perry/Peter Tolan comedy "The End of Steve" -- that they would not continue. Sony TV, which produces the Perry-starring "Steve" is expected to shop the project to other cable nets.
Remaining in contention for a series pickup at Showtime are Tim Robbins' drama pilot "Possible Side Effects" and the comedy pilot "Ronna and Beverly" from Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo and Jenji Kohan.
Showtime doesn't have strong needs. The new comedy "Nurse Jackie" is about to premiere, the comedy "United States of Tara" was recently renewed and the comedies "Weeds" and "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" have been picked up for two more cycles each. Also returning with new...
On Wednesday and Thursday, the network informed the producers of two pilots -- the "L-Word" spinoff starring Leisha Hailey and the Matthew Perry/Peter Tolan comedy "The End of Steve" -- that they would not continue. Sony TV, which produces the Perry-starring "Steve" is expected to shop the project to other cable nets.
Remaining in contention for a series pickup at Showtime are Tim Robbins' drama pilot "Possible Side Effects" and the comedy pilot "Ronna and Beverly" from Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo and Jenji Kohan.
Showtime doesn't have strong needs. The new comedy "Nurse Jackie" is about to premiere, the comedy "United States of Tara" was recently renewed and the comedies "Weeds" and "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" have been picked up for two more cycles each. Also returning with new...
- 4/2/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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