James Van Der Beek - James Van Der Beek News thread #6: everything about his projects here! - Page 7

Deb D · 05-10-2007, 04:02 PM

Yeah, odds are that something FINALLY has to be picked up.

Beatriz · 05-11-2007, 12:18 AM

Yep. They say third is the charm, right? isn't this one the third try?

**Cris** · 05-11-2007, 07:55 AM

Yep, third time! Let's just hope for tradition, then!

Brighter Than Sunshine · 05-11-2007, 11:51 AM

I believe that it'll work. It seems to have a lot of well known people associated with it.

Deb D · 05-11-2007, 04:02 PM

Brit, I have faith in you (and James)

Brighter Than Sunshine · 05-13-2007, 06:37 PM

Just a small snippit on what Kristin from Watch with Kristin thinks about which ABC new pilots will or will not make the cut:

Quote:

ABC

PASS GO, COLLECT $200 (Very Likely to Get Picked Up)

* Cashmere Mafia: Lucy Liu leads this cast of four successful New York women who have each others' backs when it comes to getting ahead and having it all. Created by Darren Star. (Heard of him?)
* Dirty Sexy Money: Six Feet Under's Peter Krause takes on the role of protector, adviser and counselor for the filthy rich, scandal-prone Darling family. (I've seen it—it's good.)
* Miss/Guided: Punk'd producers Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg attempt scripted television with this half-hour comedy about a former dork who gets a job at her old high school as the resident guidance counselor.
* Big Shots: A Sex and the City of sorts for male CEOs, starring Michael Vartan and Dylan McDermott. (I've seen it and will plead the Fifth.)
* Private Practice: Not much to reveal here, since 20 million of us already sneak-previewed the pilot during last week's Grey's. Shonda Rhimes moves Addison down to L.A. for a fresh start.
* Pushing Daisies: Heroes writer/producer Bryan Fuller is behind this love story about an everyday joe—who possesses the power to bring people back to life with just the touch of his hand—and the girl he can never touch. (Seen it—loved it.)
* Cavemen: You know the cavemen from those Geico commercials? Three of 'em relocate to Atlanta, hoping to lead a normal life, but find themselves fighting constant prejudice.
* Eli Stone: From Everwood creator Greg Berlanti (woo woo), Eli Stone pulls a Jerry Maguire, leaving his high-powered legal firm in favor of defending the less fortunate through his own practice. The only problem? He's starting to hallucinate about famous people and dead family members.
* Carpoolers: It's desperate househusbands in a half-hour format.
* Sam I Am: Coming out of an eight-day coma, Samantha Newly (Christina Applegate ) has no memory of the awful person she once was and struggles to make a new life and be a better woman. (Also saw this one and am smitten!)

DIRECTLY TO JAIL (Not Likely to Be Picked Up)

* Mr. & Mrs. Smith: The original writer and director are on board, but Angelina and Brad ain't.

CHANCE CARD (Could Go Either Way)

* Football Wives: Ugly Betty creator Marco Pennette brings together one of the most watchable TV couples of all time—James Van Der Beek and Kiele Sanchez (Lost 's Nikki)—in this dramedy chronicling the lives of three ladies married to high-profile football players. (Beek and Sanchez are the best part, but this one's still pretty good.)
* Marlowe: An old-school detective drama based in present day L.A., starring—eye-candy alert!—Men in Trees' Jason O'Mara and The O.C.'s Amanda Righetti.
* Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: Heroes' Jayma Mays is coached by her new secretary (Jane Curtin) on being cutthroat and sneaky in order to succeed.

Beatriz · 05-14-2007, 02:44 AM

Thank you for the note Britney

*still keeping fingers crossed*

**Cris** · 05-14-2007, 04:46 AM

Oh, that article gave me hope, cause I read over the IMDB message board that the show wasn't picked up.

Beatriz · 05-14-2007, 06:49 AM

We are supposed to find out tomorrow, right?

**Cris** · 05-14-2007, 06:53 AM

Yeah, but people are talking because of an article that mentioned the picked shows. But let's just wait for tomorrow!

Beatriz · 05-14-2007, 07:16 AM

I'll be so mad and dissapointed if it is not picked up again. I've tried to make up my mind about it, but argh!

Brighter Than Sunshine · 05-14-2007, 12:23 PM

I've read around, some people are saying one thing while others are saying another. We'll just wait for the official word.

dcluv · 05-14-2007, 03:03 PM

hope it gets picked up!

loved the interview w/jay leno!!! james looked hot!

let me know if you ever come by any others

Beatriz · 05-15-2007, 01:07 AM

Yes, waiting for the official word is always the best

dcluv · 05-15-2007, 02:31 PM

no idea if this is official source

ABC drops US 'Footballers' Wives'
Tuesday, May 15 2007, 13:04 BST (08:04 ET)

By James Welsh, International Editor

ABC has axed plans for an American version of Footballers' Wives due to potential conflicts with the National Football League.

The network and its parent company Disney, which also owns sports network ESPN, carry extensive coverage of NFL games. It is understood that Disney and the NFL raised concerns that Football Wives, as the US version would have been called, would not sit well with NFL coverage on ABC.

Shed Productions is now understood to be shopping the show to other US broadcasters.