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Upfronts 2013: Cartoon Network Slates Nine New Series
by Andrea Morabito (Broadcasting & Cable)
Nine new series and a quartet of specials and movies will be joining Cartoon Network’s lineup in the 2013-14 season.Cartoon Network Studios will produce three new animated comedy series developed from its shorts program:Steven Universe, about the youngest member of a team of magical Guardians of the Universe; Uncle Grandpa, about the exploits of a magical uncle and grandpa; and Clarence, about an optimistic boy who wants to do everything. Steven Universe and Uncle Grandpa are both slated for 2013.
Top TVWriter™ Posts for the Week Ending 2/1/13
Here they are, the most viewed TVWriter™ posts for the week ending Friday, February 1st:
Writers Wanted Dept: Comedy Writers for Siri
As usual, Ken Levine tells the story best:
by Ken Levine
Apparently this is real. According to an article in MacRumors, Apple is looking for people to write comedic answers for Siri. Siri is the personal assistant feature that talks back to you in newer iPhones. At first she was friendly and humble, but Apple is now looking to give her a little edge.
You know what this means, don’t you? It means that now even Dane Cook’s phone will be funnier than he is.
2013 Network TV Pilots To Watch For
TVWriter™ has been trying to keep our visitors posted on what new pilots have been ordered into production by the various networks/cable channels/web video sites. We’ve even gone so far as to put a hold on one of our favorite posting categories, TV Writing Deals, replacing it with one called TV Writing to Production Deals. (AKA Survival of the Fittest Dept.)
We admit, though, that this hasn’t been working out very well. And not just because the name TV Writing to Production Deals is so incredibly, insipidly awkward. (Our most recent post of this type was earlier today, just a couple of posts down from this one.)
Mostly, our problem has been that it’s been very, very difficult to keep track of who’s who and what’s what due to sloppy press releases and even sloppier reporting in the showbiz trades. Sometimes the word “pilot” seems to mean production. Other times is clearly means “pilot script.” Other times – well, we simply can’t tell.
Survival of the Fittest Dept – TV Production Deals for 2/1/13
Latest News About Writers Who Are Doing Better Than We Are – Because Their Pilots are Being Made
- Hannah Shakespeare (Sofia Vergara’s friend) is developing KILLER WOMEN, a “soapy procedural” about a female Texas Ranger for ABC. (Yes, MODERN FAMILY star Vergara is the producer and ABC wants to keep her happy. ‘Tis how it goes, kids.)
- Kyle Killen (AWAKE) is in charge of another ABC drama pilot called INFLUENCE, about an agency that solves problems by using “the science of human motivation and manipulation.” (What? This makes the heroes seem kinda sleazy and unethical to you? Grow up!)
- David Shore (HOUSE) has a go for a third ABC pilot, DOUBT, about an ex-cop turned attorney who occasional takes time off from fighting with his ex-wife to help a client. (Wow, this sounds so familiar that it’s almost welcome. Don’tcha love TV?)
- Kass Morgan’s (RAISING HOPE) THE HUNDRED, about a spaceship containing the last remnants of humanity – 100 juvenile delinquents – is a go to pilot at the CW. (Um…where else? Huh?)
- Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain (both of 666 PARK AVENUE and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) are supplying The CW with SELECTION, about a romance 300 years in the future. (A future where teens play HUNGER GAMES type, um, games to see who becomes – wait for it – queen. Yikes!)
- Sera Gamble (SUPERNATURAL) scored with a Navy drama called COMPANY TOWN, which will also be made for the CW. (We’re having a tough time picturing teenage admirals, but maybe that’s just us?)
