Wednesday, February 8, 2012

TV Pilots 2012: The Complete Guide

"Glee's" Ryan Murphy tackling a half-hour comedy for NBC. Kevin Williamson bringing his "Vampire Diaries" sensibilities to Fox for a serial killer drama starring Kevin Bacon. "Grey's Anatomy's" Shonda Rhimes back in business with ABC for a period piece. Josh Schwartz and his "Gossip Girl" cohorts exploring Carrie Bradshaw's youth at the CW and Greg Berlanti with projects set up at three of the five broadcast networks.These are a few of the highlights of Pilot Season 2013, where ABC, CBS, NBC, ABC and the CW sift through the numerous development projects and move forward in a bid to find the next breakout comedies and dramas. Here's a look at the pilots in contention for the 2012-13 television season, which "THR" will be updating through casting season so be sure to bookmark the page and come back for the latest news.ABCCOMEDYAmerican JudyLogline: A cosmopolitan woman gets married, becomes a fish out of water in the suburbs having to juggle stepkids, her mother-in-law and the ex wife of her husband, who also happens to be the town sheriff.Cast: Judy GreerTeam: W Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, EP Judy Greer, David Gardner, Peter Principato, Paul YoungStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: Single-cameraCounter CultureLogline: Three aging sisters run their West Texas family diner together, with sibling dynamics always getting in the way.Cast:Team: W Stephnie Weir; EP Claudia LonowStudio: Sony Pictures Television, ABC StudiosFormat: MulticameraDan Fogelman's Untitled Alien ComedyLogline: Centers on a family that moves into a coveted New Jersey gated community only to discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens disguised as humans.Cast: Lenny Venito (father of the family), Jami Gertz (mother of the family), Simon Templeman (Wilt Chamberlain, leader of the aliens), Toks Olagundoye (Jackie Joyner Kersee, mother of lead alien family, Tim Jo (Joe Montana, son of the alien family)Team: D/EP Chris Koch, W/EP Dan Fogelman EP Aaron KaplanStudio: ABC Studios, Kapital EntertainmentFormat: Single-cameraHow to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your LifeLogline: Polly, a recently divorced single mom, moves in with her eccentric parents, Elaine and Max, a couple who's full of life but knows no bounds.Cast: Sarah ChalkeTeam: W/EP Claudia Lonow; EP Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Francie CalfoStudio: 20th Television, Imagine TVFormat: Single-cameraMalibu CountryLogline: After her "good 'ol boy" rock star husband cheats on her and burns through most of their money, Reba divorces him and moves her three kids and mom from Nashville to the only asset they have lefta little house in Malibu. There shell try to reignite her own singing career and keep herself and her three kids from being corrupted by the materialistic and rarified Malibu world she now calls home.Cast: Reba McEntireTeam: W Kevin Abbott, EP Reba McEntire, Mindy Schultheis, Michael Hanel, Pam Williams, Dave Stewart, Narvel BlackstockStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: MulticameraOnly Fools and HorsesLogline: Based on the British format, the comedy chronicles the misadventures of two streetwise brothers and their aging grandfather as they concoct outrageous, morally questionable get-rich-quick schemes in their quest to become millionaires.Cast:Team: W Steven Cragg, Brian BradleyStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: MulticameraPrairie DogLogline: Neil, an uncool cubicle worker (prairie dog) at one of the coolest companies in the world, is the victim of identity theft. When he discovers the thief has created a much more fulfilling, kick ass life with his identity than he ever has, he engages the charismatic conman to help him change his life.Cast:Team: W/EP Jackie & Jeff FilgoStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: Single-cameraThe Smart OneLogline: A brilliant and successful woman (Portia de Rossi) who begrudgingly goes to work for her less-brainy but more popular sister -- a former beauty queen, weather girl and now big-city mayor.Cast: Portia de RossiTeam: EP/W Donald Todd, EP Ellen DeGeneres, Lauren CorraoStudio: Warner Bros. Television, A Very Good ProductionFormat: MulticameraUntitled Kari Lizer projectLogline: Hilary Pfeiffer-Dunne, a high powered executive who has dominated corporate America for years, faces the biggest challenge of her life when she finds herself unemployed and acting as a full-time mom to her two teenagers.Cast:Team: W/EP Kari LizerStudio: Warner Bros. TelevisionFormat: MulticameraUntitled Adam Sztykiel projectLogline: A raw and hilarious peek behind the curtain of modern twentysomething relationships.Cast:Team: W/co-EP Adam Sztykiel; EP Sean Perrone, Aaron KaplanStudio: 20th TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraWhite Van ManLogline: Based on the British format, revolves around a man who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over the family handyman business from his father.Cast:Team: W/EP Bobby Bowman; EP Mark Gordon, Andrea Shay, Paul BuccieriStudio: ABC Studios, Mark Gordon Co.Format: Single-cameraDRAMA666 Park Ave.Logline: When a young couple accepts an offer to manage one of the most historic apartment buildings in NY City, they unwittingly begin to experience supernatural occurrences, which complicate and endanger the lives of everyone in the building. Based on the book by Gabriella Pierce.Cast:Team: W/EP David Wilcox; EP Leslie Morgenstein, Gina Girolamo; D Alex GravesStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Alloy EntertainmentAmericanaLogline: A soap revolving around a legendary fashion designer and his family business.Cast:Team: W/EP Michael Seitzman, EP Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper; D Phillip NoyceStudio: ABC StudiosBeauty and the BeastLogline: A fantasy reimagining of the classic fairy tale set in a mythical, dangerous world where a beautiful and tough princess discovers an unlikely connection with a mysterious beast.Cast:Team: W Jon Steinberg; EP Gary Fleder, Mary Beth BasileStudio: ABC Studios, Mojo FilmsDevious MaidsLogline: Based on the Mexican format, this soap follows four maids with ambition and dreams of their own while they work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills.Cast:Team: W/EP Marc Cherry; EP Sabrina Wind, Paul Presburger, David Lonner, Larry Shuman, Michael Garcia, John MassStudio: ABC StudiosGilded LilysLogline: Revolves around the opening of the first luxury hotel in NY in 1895 and the intermingling of love, treachery and disdain between the classes set against a backdrop of vicious family rivalries, scandalous secrets and conflict and co-mingling of the classes.Cast:Team: W/EP KJ Steinberg, EPs Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers; D Brian KirkStudio: ABC Studios, ShondalandGothamLogline:After pursuing a seemingly unsolvable case, a female cop discovers a magical world that exists within NY City. A world that goes unseen by normal humans takes all of the familiar N.Y. landmarks and reinvents them in a magical, otherworldly manner.Cast:Team: W/EP Michael Green, EP Erwin Stoff; D Francis LawrenceStudio: 20th TelevisionThe Last ResortLogline: Centers on the crew of a U.S. nuclear submarine who, after ignoring an order to fire nuclear missiles, wind up being hunted and escape to a NATO outpost where they declare themselves to be the world's smallest nuclear nation.Cast: Daniel Lissing, Andre BraugherTeam: W/EP Karl Gajdusek, Shawn Ryan; EP Marney Hochman Nash; EP/D Martin CampbellStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionNashvilleLogline: A family soap set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene revolving around one star at her peak and another on the rise.Cast:Team: W/EP Callie Khouri; EP/D RJ Cutler; EP Steve Buchanan/Grand Ole OpryStudio: ABC Studios, Lionsgate, Gaylord EntertainmentPenozaLogline: Based on the Dutch format, PENOZA centers on the widow of an assassinated criminal who is forced to adopt her husbands role in a crime syndicate in order to protect her family.Cast:Team: W/EP Melissa Rosenberg; EP Alon Aranya, Howard KleinStudio: ABC Studios, Endemol StudiosUntitled Roland Emmerich election dramaLogline: An astrophysics grad student in NYC learns that he is the chosen one to destroy the forces of evil.Cast:Team: W/D Roland Emmerich, EP Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper; W/EP Harold KloserStudio: ABC Studios, the Mark Gordon Co.ScruplesLogline: Based on the Judith Krantz novel, the sexy soap is set in the late 1970s and follows a socialite who, following her husband's death, seeks to open a fashion-forward boutique in the heart of Beverly Hills.Cast:Team: W/EP Bob Brush, Mel Harris; EP Tony Krantz, Annette Savitch, Natalie PortmanStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Flame VenturesZero HourLogline: A bizarre twist of fate pulls a man who's spent 20 years as the editor of a skeptics magazine into one of the most compelling conspiracies in human history.Cast:Team: W/EP Paul Scheuring; EP Lorenzo DiBonaventura, Dan McDermottStudio: ABC StudiosCBSCOMEDYFriend Me Logline: Twentysomething best friends Evan and Rob move from their hometown of Bloomington, Ind., to L.A. to begin their new lives working at Groupon. Evan has trouble breaking his old slothful habits and rather than go out after work to explore L.A. and meet new people, prefers to play online poker with his friends back home. Rob has different plans and is determined to drag Evan, kicking and screaming, along with him.Cast:Team: W/EP Alan Kirschenbaum, Ajay Sahgal; EP Eric Tannenbaum, Kim TannenbaumStudio: CBS Television Studios, Tannenbaum Co.Format:PartnersLogline: A personal story of two lifelong friends and their business partners. Architects Charlie and Louis' friendship has lasted longer than either of their romantic relationships and almost seems like a weird marriage. When Charlie decides to propose to his girlfriend, Louis' neurotic attempts to be supportive nearly result in the breakup of his own relationship.Cast:Team: W/EP Max Mutchnick, David KohanStudio: Warner Bros. Television, KoMut EntertainmentFormat:Super Fun NightLogline: Revolves around three nerdy female friends on their "funcomfortable" quest to have "super fun" every Friday night.Cast: Rebel WilsonTeam: W/co-EP Rebel Wilson, EPs Conan O'Brien, Jeff Ross, David KissingerStudio: Warner Bros. Television, ConacoFormat: MulticameraUntitled Greg Malins/Greg Berlanti projectLogline: Nick has a health scare and realizes Wendy, his best friend and business partner of 15 years, is "the one." Now he has to figure out how to break it to her.Cast: Joanna Garcia SwisherTeam: W/EP Greg Malins and Greg BerlantiStudio: Warner Bros. TelevisionFormat:Untitled Louis C.K., Spike FerestenLogline: An ensemble comedy revolving around young people as they try to achieve their creative dreams in these tough financial times.Cast:Team: W/EP Louis C.K., Spike Feresten; EP Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun, Gene SteinStudio: Berman/Braun, Universal Television, CBS Television StudiosFormat:Untitled Nick StollerLogline: Loosely based on Stoller's real-life experiences, the ensemble revols around a gy who gets his heart broken by his girlfriend and now must work one cubicle away from her at an ad agency.Cast: Michael AngaranoTeam: W/EP/D Nicholas Stoller, EP Katherine Pope, Peter Chernin;Studio: Chernin Entertainment, 20th TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraDRAMAApplebaumLogline: Based on Ayelet Waldmans Mommy Track Mysteries series of books in which a former public defender becomes a private investigator to keep from being bored to death as a stay-at-home mom.Cast:Team: EP/W Ayelet Waldman; EP Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper; EP/D Chris ColumbusStudio: CBS Television StudiosBaby Big ShotLogline: A legal drama that centers on a working-class woman who uses her street smarts to compete with her more polished colleagues at a top NY law firm.Cast:Team: W/Co-EP Dana Calvo, EP/Showrunner Kevin Falls; EP Jamie Tarses, Julia FranzStudio: Sony Pictures Television/CBS Television Studios, FanfareElementaryLogline: A modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes, with the famed detective now living in NY City.Cast:Team: W/EP Robert Doherty; EPs Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly; D Michael CuestaStudio: CBS Television StudiosGolden BoyLogline: Revolves around the making of a man and tracks one cop's meteoric rise from officer to detective to police commissioner.Cast: Chi McBrideTeam: W/EP Nicholas Wootton, EP Greg Berlanti; D/EP Richard ShepardStudio: Warner Bros. TVQueanLogline: An edgy and independent millennial hacker girl teams up with an Oakland police detective to solve crimes.Cast:Team: EP/W Ilene Chaiken; EP Joel SilverStudio: Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television, Silver PicturesTrooperLogline: A common-sense mother-turned-NY state trooper.Cast:Team: EP/ W Aron Eli Coleite; EP Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman; co-EP KristieAnne ReedStudio: Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Warner Bros. TelevisionUntitled Ralph LambLogline:Period piece set in the 1960s centered on the true story of Ralph Lamb rodeo cowboy turned longtime Sheriff of Las Vegas.Cast:Team: EP/W Nicholas Pileggi, Greg Walker; EP/D James Mangold; EP Kathy Konrad, Arthur SarkissianStudio: CBS Television StudiosWidow DetectiveLogline: A decorated police detective becomes a surrogate husband, lover and father to the families of three partners lost in the line of duty.Cast:Team: W/EP David Hubbard; EP Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz; D: Davis GuggenheimStudio: CBS Television StudiosNBCCOMEDYAnimal KingdomLogline: An office comedy revolving around a House-like veterinarian who loves animals but typically hates their owners.Cast:Team: EP/W Alex Tanaka; EP Scot Armstrong, Ravi Nandan; D Anthony and Joe RussoStudio: Universal Television, American WorkFormat: Single-cameraDaddy's GirlsLogline: Revolves around a young woman who returns home from overseas to find her father in a serious relationship with the "mean girl" from her high school.Cast:Team: W/EP Dana Klein; EP Aaron Kaplan; D Pam FrymanStudio: 20th Television, Kapital EntertainmentFormat: MulticameraDownwardly MobileLogline: The proprietor of a mobile home park serves as a surrogate mother to all the unique people who live there in a challenging economy.Cast: Roseanne BarrTeam: EP/W Eric Gilliland, Roseanne Barr, John ArgentStudio: 20th TelevisionFormat: MulticameraFriday Night DinnerLogline: An adaptation of the British series that revolves around the Goodmans, a traditional Jewish family as they observe Shabbat dinners in which twentysomething brothers Adam and Jonny visit their parents.Cast:Team: EP/W Greg Daniels; EP Howard Klein; EP/D Ken KwapisStudio: Universal Television, Big Talk Television, Deedle Dee Productions, 3 ArtsFormat: Single-cameraGo OnLogline: An irreverent yet charming sportscaster tries to move on from loss and finds solace from the members of his mandatory group therapy sessions.Cast:Team: EP/W Scott Silveri; EP/D Todd Holland; EP Karey BurkeStudio: Universal TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraIsabelLogline: Inspired by the French-Canadian series Le Monde De Charlotte, a normal angry middle-class family wrestles with the challenges of everyday life while raising a daughter with magical qualities.Cast: Marcia Gay Harden, Kevin Nealon, Sophia Schloss, Abigail Mavity, Skyler GisondoTeam: W/EP Howard Busgang, Tom Nursall; EP Aaron Kaplan, Jocelyn Deschenes, Karey Burke; D/EP Todd HollandStudio: Universal Television, Kapital Entertainment, Sphere Media, Dark ToyFormat: Single-cameraNext Caller PleaseLogline: A gender comedy revolving around a brash alpha male DJ and his feminist co-host set in the office of a satellite radio station.Cast:Team: EP Stephen Falk; D Marc BucklandStudio: Lionsgate Television, Universal TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraThe New NormalLogline: Revolves around a blended family of a gay couple and the woman who becomes a surrogate for them as they grow their family.Cast: Andrew RannellsTeam: W/EP/D Ryan Murphy; W/EP Ali AdlerStudio: 20th Television, Ryan Murphy ProductionsFormat: Single-cameraThe Sarah Silverman ProjectLogline: Revolves around a woman readjusting to single life following a decadelong live-in relationship. Loosely based on Silverman's life.Cast: Sarah Silverman, Harris Wittels, June Raphael, Tig Notaro, Ken LeungTeam: W/EP Sarah Silverman, Dan Sterling, Jon Schroeder; EP Ron Howard, Brian Grazer,Francie Calfo; EP/D Ken Kwapis Studio: 20th TV, Imagine TVFormat: Single-cameraSave MeLogline: A woman who lets herself go in a broken marriage transforms into a version of herself and creates miracles along the way.Cast: Anne HecheTeam: W/EP John Scott Shepherd, D/EP Scott Winant; EP Neal Moritz, Vivian CannonStudio: Sony Pictures Television, Original Film & TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraUntitled Hilary WinstonLogline: A shy and focused woman leans on her co-workers in a bid to come out of her shell and plot revenge after being dumped by her fianc.Cast:Team: W/EP Hilary Winston; EP Jamie Tarses, Julia FranzStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraUntitled Jimmy FallonLogline: Three thirtysomething guys who enjoy the adventures of parenting despite the fact that they haven't grown up themselves.Cast:Team: EP/W Charlie Grandy; EP Jimmy Fallon, Amy Ozols; D Scott EllisStudio: Universal Television, Holiday RoadFormat: MulticameraUntitled Kari LizerLogline: Two friends, Nicole and Jen, who lead vastly different lives. Nicole has a perfect family and trouble-free pregnancy; while Jen has a strained relationship with her family, trouble with men and gained weight while on a diet.Cast:Team: W/EP Kari Lizer; D Scott EllisStudio: Warner Bros. TelevisionFormat: MulticameraDRAMABad GirlsLogline: Adapted from the long-running U.K. series, follows the ins and outs of a group of unlikely women in a federal prison: a scandalous female warden, her new protg and a host of inmates -- some mothers, some friends -- who struggle with loyalties to people on the inside and outside.Cast:Team: EP/W Nancy Pimental; EP John Wells, Andrew SternStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Shed Media, John Wells ProductionsBeautiful PeopleLogline: An imaginative and thematically rich ensemble "what-if" drama set 10 minutes in the future where families of mechanical human beings exist to service the human population -- until some of the mechanicals begin to "awaken."Cast: James Murray, Patrick Heusinger, Frances Conroy, Andrea Parker, Jud Tylor, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Madisen Beatey, Cody Christian, David Conrad, Tovah Feldshuh, Ernie Hudson (r)Team: W/EP Michael McDonald; EP Robert M. Sertner; Co-EP Kate Garwood; EP/D Stephen HopkinsStudio: ABC Studios/Universal TelevisionChicago FireLogline: Action-driven drama exploring the complex and heroic men and women of the Chicago Fire DepartmentCast:Team: W/EP Derek Haas, Michael Brandt; EP Dick Wolf, Danielle Gelber, Peter JankowskiStudio: Universal Television, Wolf FilmsCountyLogline: Revolves around the lives of a group of young doctors, nurses and administrators in a frenetic underfunded and morally compromising L.A. County hospital.Cast: Jason RitterTeam: W/EP Jason KatimsStudio: Universal TelevisionDo No HarmLogline: A brilliant neurosurgeon wrestles with his dangerous alter-ego that threatens to wreak havoc on his personal and processional life.Cast:Team: W/EP David Schulner; EP Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan; Co-EP/D Michael MayerStudio: Universal TelevisionThe FrontierLogline: Revolves around a group who follows their dreams and heads West from Missouri across the uncharted country in the 1840s.Cast:Team: W/EP Shaun Cassidy; EP/D Thomas Schlamme; EP Jeff Kwatinez, Josh BarryStudio: Sony Pictures Television, Prospect ParkMidnight Sun Logline: A thriller in which a female FBI cult specialist begins to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a group commune in Alaska who uncovers a larger conspiracy in the process. Based on an Israeli format.Cast:Team: W/EP Lisa Zwerling, EPs Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan, Alon Aranya, Efrat Shmayadron, Minit Toovi, Noah Stollman, Oded DavidoffStudio: Universal TelevisionMockingbird Lane (previously The Munsters)Logline: An imaginative reinvention of the 1960s comedy.Cast:Team: D/EP Bryan Singer, EP/W Bryan Fuller; EP John WirthStudio: Universal TelevisionRevolutionLogline: Follows a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist.Cast:Team: W/EP Eric Kripke (Supernatural), J.J. Abrams; EP Bryan Burk (Fringe)Studio: Warner Bros. Television, Bad RobotFOXCOMEDYBen Fox Is My MannyLogline: A single mother gets an assist from her brother who moves in with her to help her raise her baby. The title character is a heightened version of Fox's brother, Ben Fox.Cast: Maggie JonesTeam: W/EP Dana Fox; EPs Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope; D Jake KasdanStudio: 20th Television, Chernin EntertainmentFormat: Single-cameraEl JefeLogline: Tossed out of his Brentwood home, an affable but lost 30-year-old guy moves in with his longtime Latin American nanny and goes head to head with her strong-willed son and finds himself in a family and work life very different than the ones he grew up in.Cast:Team: W/EP David Guarascio, Moses PortStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraLike FatherLogline: Comedy centering on a father-son relationship, inspired by Lawrence's real-life experience.Cast:Team: W/D/EP Bill Lawrence; EP Jeff IngoldStudio: Warner Bros. Television, DoozerFormat: Single-cameraLittle BrotherLogline: A man learns he has a half-brother who happens to be an ex-con.Cast: T.J. Miller, Rosa SalazarTeam: W Fintan Ryan, Mike Royce; EP Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Jimmy Mulville; Co-EP: Fintan RyanStudio: 20th Century Fox Television, Adelstein Productions, Hat TrickFormat: MulticameraLiving LoadedLogline: A partying blogger is forced to change career plans when he becomes a radio host.Cast:Team: W/EPs Rob McElhenney, Rob Rosell, Dan Dunn; EP Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Nick Frenkel, Michael RotenbergStudio: FX Prods., 3 ArtsFormat: Single-cameraMust HireLogline: An uptight, young executive hires his dad for an entry-level position and is shocked to discover that his new hire is a disruptive office clown.Cast:Team: W/EP Eli Jorne, Reed Agnew; EP Jamie TarsesStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraLet It GoLogline: Ensemble comedy about a married couple, his best friend and her sister as they try to navigate, negotiate and sometimes manipulate society's unspoken rules.Cast:Team: W/EP DJ Nash; EP Peter Tolan, Michael WimerStudio: Sony Pictures Television, FedoraFormat: Single-cameraProdigy BullyLogline: Based on the one-minute movies by Hank Perlman, a young boy genius uses his brains and brawn to get what ever he wants.Cast:Team: W/Co-EP Mike O'Malley, EP John Wells, Paris Barclay, Andrew StearnStudio: Warner Bros. Television, John Wells ProductionsFormat: Single-cameraReboundingLogline: An uplifting comedy about a man recovering from the death of his fianc with the help of the idiots on his pickup basketball team.Cast:Team: W/EP Joe Port, Joe Wiseman; EP Steve Levitan; D Jason WinerStudio: 20th TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraUntitled Mindy Kaling comedyLogline: A young Bridget Jones-type doctor tries to navigate her personal and professional lives.Cast: Mindy KalingTeam: W/EP Mindy Kaling; EP Howard KleinStudio: Universal TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraDRAMAThe AssetLogline: Spy drama that revolves around a female agent set in the NY office of the CIA.Cast:Team: W/EP Josh FriedmanStudio: 20th TelevisionGuiltyLogline: Centers on a smart and ethically questionable defense attorney who uses his unique methods to solve cases he's been banned from handling after he's stripped of his license to practice law after being falsely convicted of fraud.Cast:Team: W/EP Greg Berlanti, EP Marc Guggenheim, Peter Johnson; EP/D McGStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Bonanza Productions, Berlanti Productions, Wonderland Sound and VisionUntitled Karyn Usher projectLogline: The orphaned 17-year-old daughter of a CIA operative encounters a mysterious rogue agent/assassin who serves as both her surrogate father and professional mentor in the spy world. Cast:Team: W/EP Karyn Usher; EP Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Shawn Levy; W/EP/D Brett RatnerStudio: 21 Laps/Adelstein Productions, 20th TelevisionUntitled Kevin Williamson serial killer dramaLogline: A thriller revolving around a diabolical serial killer who uses technology to create a cult of serial killers and the FBI agent who finds himself in the middle of it.Cast: Kevin BaconTeam: W/EP Kevin Williamson; D Marcos SiegaStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Outerbanks EntertainmentUntitled Josh Berman medical dramaLogline: A young female thoracic surgeon who becomes indebted to the South Chicago mafia is forced to moonlight as a "mob doctor" while also working full-time at Chicago's most prominent hospital.Cast:Team: W/EP Josh Berman, Robert Wright; D/EP Michael DinnerStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionCWDRAMAArrowLogline: Based on the DC Comics title, published by DC Entertainment, this hourlong drama is a modern retelling of the legendary DC Comics character Green Arrow.Cast: Stephen AmellTeam: EP/W Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg (The Vampire Diaries)Studio: Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. TelevisionBeauty and the Beast?Logline: Loosely based on CBS Beauty and the Beast series from the 1980s, this is a modern-day romantic love story with a procedural twist.?Cast:Team: EP/W Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper; EP Paul J. Witt, C. Anthony Thomas, Ron Koslow, Bill Haber; D Gary FlederStudio: CBS Television StudiosThe Carrie DiariesLogline: Based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, a young Carrie Bradshaw comes of age in the 1980s, asking her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while exploring the worlds of high school and Manhattan.Cast:Team: EP/W Amy Harris (Sex and the City, Gossip Girl); EP Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Len Goldstein, Candace Bushnell; EP/D Miguel ArtetaStudio: Fake Empire in association with Warner Bros. TelevisionCultLogline: An inquisitive, young female production assistant on a wildly popular television show joins a journalist blogger in investigating the show's rabid fans. Together, the duo finds the fans might be recreating crime scenes from the show in their real lives -- behavior that has lead to a rash of disappearances and a likely murder.Cast:Team: EP Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Len Goldstein; EW/W Rockne O'Bannon (Farscape)Studio: Warner Bros. TV, Fake EmpireFirst CutLogline: Glad to leave her nerdy past behind for a fresh start in the adult professional world, a newly minted doctor discovers that, sadly and comically, life at the hospital where she works is no different than high school.Cast:Team: W/EP Jennie Snyder Urman; EP Dan JinksStudio: CBS Television StudiosJoey DakotaLogline: Based on the Israeli format Danny Hollywood. In this romantic-time-travel-musical, a documentary filmmaker travels back in time to the 1990s where she meets and falls in love with the rock star subject of her film. When she unexpectedly returns to present day, she must find her way back to the past to reunite with her love and prevent his untimely death.Cast:Team: W: Bert Royal; EP Mark Harmon, Kim Tannenbaum, Eric Tannenbaum, Martha HaightStudio: CBS Television Studios, Harmon/TannenbaumShelterLogline: Drama set at an historic New England summer resort where the new and returning staff attend to the practical, emotional and often comical needs of the guests while navigating friendships, rivalries and romances of their own.Cast:Team: W/EP Mark Schwahn; EP J.J. Abrams, Bryan BurkStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Bad Robot Productions, Mastermind LaboratoriesThe SelectionLogline: Based on the forthcoming series of books by Kiera Cass, The Selection is an epic romance set 300 years in the future which centers on a poor young woman who is chosen by lottery to participate in a competition to become the next queen of a war-torn nation at a crossroads.Cast:Team: W/EP Elizabeth Craft, Sarah FainStudio: Warner Bros. Television The Hollywood Reporter By Lesley Goldberg February 7, 2012 "Glee's" Ryan Murphy tackling a half-hour comedy for NBC. Kevin Williamson bringing his "Vampire Diaries" sensibilities to Fox for a serial killer drama starring Kevin Bacon. "Grey's Anatomy's" Shonda Rhimes back in business with ABC for a period piece. Josh Schwartz and his "Gossip Girl" cohorts exploring Carrie Bradshaw's youth at the CW and Greg Berlanti with projects set up at three of the five broadcast networks.These are a few of the highlights of Pilot Season 2013, where ABC, CBS, NBC, ABC and the CW sift through the numerous development projects and move forward in a bid to find the next breakout comedies and dramas. Here's a look at the pilots in contention for the 2012-13 television season, which "THR" will be updating through casting season so be sure to bookmark the page and come back for the latest news.ABCCOMEDYAmerican JudyLogline: A cosmopolitan woman gets married, becomes a fish out of water in the suburbs having to juggle stepkids, her mother-in-law and the ex wife of her husband, who also happens to be the town sheriff.Cast: Judy GreerTeam: W Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, EP Judy Greer, David Gardner, Peter Principato, Paul YoungStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: Single-cameraCounter CultureLogline: Three aging sisters run their West Texas family diner together, with sibling dynamics always getting in the way.Cast:Team: W Stephnie Weir; EP Claudia LonowStudio: Sony Pictures Television, ABC StudiosFormat: MulticameraDan Fogelman's Untitled Alien ComedyLogline: Centers on a family that moves into a coveted New Jersey gated community only to discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens disguised as humans.Cast: Lenny Venito (father of the family), Jami Gertz (mother of the family), Simon Templeman (Wilt Chamberlain, leader of the aliens), Toks Olagundoye (Jackie Joyner Kersee, mother of lead alien family, Tim Jo (Joe Montana, son of the alien family)Team: D/EP Chris Koch, W/EP Dan Fogelman EP Aaron KaplanStudio: ABC Studios, Kapital EntertainmentFormat: Single-cameraHow to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your LifeLogline: Polly, a recently divorced single mom, moves in with her eccentric parents, Elaine and Max, a couple who's full of life but knows no bounds.Cast: Sarah ChalkeTeam: W/EP Claudia Lonow; EP Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Francie CalfoStudio: 20th Television, Imagine TVFormat: Single-cameraMalibu CountryLogline: After her "good 'ol boy" rock star husband cheats on her and burns through most of their money, Reba divorces him and moves her three kids and mom from Nashville to the only asset they have lefta little house in Malibu. There shell try to reignite her own singing career and keep herself and her three kids from being corrupted by the materialistic and rarified Malibu world she now calls home.Cast: Reba McEntireTeam: W Kevin Abbott, EP Reba McEntire, Mindy Schultheis, Michael Hanel, Pam Williams, Dave Stewart, Narvel BlackstockStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: MulticameraOnly Fools and HorsesLogline: Based on the British format, the comedy chronicles the misadventures of two streetwise brothers and their aging grandfather as they concoct outrageous, morally questionable get-rich-quick schemes in their quest to become millionaires.Cast:Team: W Steven Cragg, Brian BradleyStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: MulticameraPrairie DogLogline: Neil, an uncool cubicle worker (prairie dog) at one of the coolest companies in the world, is the victim of identity theft. When he discovers the thief has created a much more fulfilling, kick ass life with his identity than he ever has, he engages the charismatic conman to help him change his life.Cast:Team: W/EP Jackie & Jeff FilgoStudio: ABC StudiosFormat: Single-cameraThe Smart OneLogline: A brilliant and successful woman (Portia de Rossi) who begrudgingly goes to work for her less-brainy but more popular sister -- a former beauty queen, weather girl and now big-city mayor.Cast: Portia de RossiTeam: EP/W Donald Todd, EP Ellen DeGeneres, Lauren CorraoStudio: Warner Bros. Television, A Very Good ProductionFormat: MulticameraUntitled Kari Lizer projectLogline: Hilary Pfeiffer-Dunne, a high powered executive who has dominated corporate America for years, faces the biggest challenge of her life when she finds herself unemployed and acting as a full-time mom to her two teenagers.Cast:Team: W/EP Kari LizerStudio: Warner Bros. TelevisionFormat: MulticameraUntitled Adam Sztykiel projectLogline: A raw and hilarious peek behind the curtain of modern twentysomething relationships.Cast:Team: W/co-EP Adam Sztykiel; EP Sean Perrone, Aaron KaplanStudio: 20th TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraWhite Van ManLogline: Based on the British format, revolves around a man who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over the family handyman business from his father.Cast:Team: W/EP Bobby Bowman; EP Mark Gordon, Andrea Shay, Paul BuccieriStudio: ABC Studios, Mark Gordon Co.Format: Single-cameraDRAMA666 Park Ave.Logline: When a young couple accepts an offer to manage one of the most historic apartment buildings in NY City, they unwittingly begin to experience supernatural occurrences, which complicate and endanger the lives of everyone in the building. Based on the book by Gabriella Pierce.Cast:Team: W/EP David Wilcox; EP Leslie Morgenstein, Gina Girolamo; D Alex GravesStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Alloy EntertainmentAmericanaLogline: A soap revolving around a legendary fashion designer and his family business.Cast:Team: W/EP Michael Seitzman, EP Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper; D Phillip NoyceStudio: ABC StudiosBeauty and the BeastLogline: A fantasy reimagining of the classic fairy tale set in a mythical, dangerous world where a beautiful and tough princess discovers an unlikely connection with a mysterious beast.Cast:Team: W Jon Steinberg; EP Gary Fleder, Mary Beth BasileStudio: ABC Studios, Mojo FilmsDevious MaidsLogline: Based on the Mexican format, this soap follows four maids with ambition and dreams of their own while they work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills.Cast:Team: W/EP Marc Cherry; EP Sabrina Wind, Paul Presburger, David Lonner, Larry Shuman, Michael Garcia, John MassStudio: ABC StudiosGilded LilysLogline: Revolves around the opening of the first luxury hotel in NY in 1895 and the intermingling of love, treachery and disdain between the classes set against a backdrop of vicious family rivalries, scandalous secrets and conflict and co-mingling of the classes.Cast:Team: W/EP KJ Steinberg, EPs Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers; D Brian KirkStudio: ABC Studios, ShondalandGothamLogline:After pursuing a seemingly unsolvable case, a female cop discovers a magical world that exists within NY City. A world that goes unseen by normal humans takes all of the familiar N.Y. landmarks and reinvents them in a magical, otherworldly manner.Cast:Team: W/EP Michael Green, EP Erwin Stoff; D Francis LawrenceStudio: 20th TelevisionThe Last ResortLogline: Centers on the crew of a U.S. nuclear submarine who, after ignoring an order to fire nuclear missiles, wind up being hunted and escape to a NATO outpost where they declare themselves to be the world's smallest nuclear nation.Cast: Daniel Lissing, Andre BraugherTeam: W/EP Karl Gajdusek, Shawn Ryan; EP Marney Hochman Nash; EP/D Martin CampbellStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionNashvilleLogline: A family soap set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene revolving around one star at her peak and another on the rise.Cast:Team: W/EP Callie Khouri; EP/D RJ Cutler; EP Steve Buchanan/Grand Ole OpryStudio: ABC Studios, Lionsgate, Gaylord EntertainmentPenozaLogline: Based on the Dutch format, PENOZA centers on the widow of an assassinated criminal who is forced to adopt her husbands role in a crime syndicate in order to protect her family.Cast:Team: W/EP Melissa Rosenberg; EP Alon Aranya, Howard KleinStudio: ABC Studios, Endemol StudiosUntitled Roland Emmerich election dramaLogline: An astrophysics grad student in NYC learns that he is the chosen one to destroy the forces of evil.Cast:Team: W/D Roland Emmerich, EP Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper; W/EP Harold KloserStudio: ABC Studios, the Mark Gordon Co.ScruplesLogline: Based on the Judith Krantz novel, the sexy soap is set in the late 1970s and follows a socialite who, following her husband's death, seeks to open a fashion-forward boutique in the heart of Beverly Hills.Cast:Team: W/EP Bob Brush, Mel Harris; EP Tony Krantz, Annette Savitch, Natalie PortmanStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Flame VenturesZero HourLogline: A bizarre twist of fate pulls a man who's spent 20 years as the editor of a skeptics magazine into one of the most compelling conspiracies in human history.Cast:Team: W/EP Paul Scheuring; EP Lorenzo DiBonaventura, Dan McDermottStudio: ABC StudiosCBSCOMEDYFriend Me Logline: Twentysomething best friends Evan and Rob move from their hometown of Bloomington, Ind., to L.A. to begin their new lives working at Groupon. Evan has trouble breaking his old slothful habits and rather than go out after work to explore L.A. and meet new people, prefers to play online poker with his friends back home. Rob has different plans and is determined to drag Evan, kicking and screaming, along with him.Cast:Team: W/EP Alan Kirschenbaum, Ajay Sahgal; EP Eric Tannenbaum, Kim TannenbaumStudio: CBS Television Studios, Tannenbaum Co.Format:PartnersLogline: A personal story of two lifelong friends and their business partners. Architects Charlie and Louis' friendship has lasted longer than either of their romantic relationships and almost seems like a weird marriage. When Charlie decides to propose to his girlfriend, Louis' neurotic attempts to be supportive nearly result in the breakup of his own relationship.Cast:Team: W/EP Max Mutchnick, David KohanStudio: Warner Bros. Television, KoMut EntertainmentFormat:Super Fun NightLogline: Revolves around three nerdy female friends on their "funcomfortable" quest to have "super fun" every Friday night.Cast: Rebel WilsonTeam: W/co-EP Rebel Wilson, EPs Conan O'Brien, Jeff Ross, David KissingerStudio: Warner Bros. Television, ConacoFormat: MulticameraUntitled Greg Malins/Greg Berlanti projectLogline: Nick has a health scare and realizes Wendy, his best friend and business partner of 15 years, is "the one." Now he has to figure out how to break it to her.Cast: Joanna Garcia SwisherTeam: W/EP Greg Malins and Greg BerlantiStudio: Warner Bros. TelevisionFormat:Untitled Louis C.K., Spike FerestenLogline: An ensemble comedy revolving around young people as they try to achieve their creative dreams in these tough financial times.Cast:Team: W/EP Louis C.K., Spike Feresten; EP Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun, Gene SteinStudio: Berman/Braun, Universal Television, CBS Television StudiosFormat:Untitled Nick StollerLogline: Loosely based on Stoller's real-life experiences, the ensemble revols around a gy who gets his heart broken by his girlfriend and now must work one cubicle away from her at an ad agency.Cast: Michael AngaranoTeam: W/EP/D Nicholas Stoller, EP Katherine Pope, Peter Chernin;Studio: Chernin Entertainment, 20th TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraDRAMAApplebaumLogline: Based on Ayelet Waldmans Mommy Track Mysteries series of books in which a former public defender becomes a private investigator to keep from being bored to death as a stay-at-home mom.Cast:Team: EP/W Ayelet Waldman; EP Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper; EP/D Chris ColumbusStudio: CBS Television StudiosBaby Big ShotLogline: A legal drama that centers on a working-class woman who uses her street smarts to compete with her more polished colleagues at a top NY law firm.Cast:Team: W/Co-EP Dana Calvo, EP/Showrunner Kevin Falls; EP Jamie Tarses, Julia FranzStudio: Sony Pictures Television/CBS Television Studios, FanfareElementaryLogline: A modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes, with the famed detective now living in NY City.Cast:Team: W/EP Robert Doherty; EPs Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly; D Michael CuestaStudio: CBS Television StudiosGolden BoyLogline: Revolves around the making of a man and tracks one cop's meteoric rise from officer to detective to police commissioner.Cast: Chi McBrideTeam: W/EP Nicholas Wootton, EP Greg Berlanti; D/EP Richard ShepardStudio: Warner Bros. TVQueanLogline: An edgy and independent millennial hacker girl teams up with an Oakland police detective to solve crimes.Cast:Team: EP/W Ilene Chaiken; EP Joel SilverStudio: Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television, Silver PicturesTrooperLogline: A common-sense mother-turned-NY state trooper.Cast:Team: EP/ W Aron Eli Coleite; EP Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman; co-EP KristieAnne ReedStudio: Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Warner Bros. TelevisionUntitled Ralph LambLogline:Period piece set in the 1960s centered on the true story of Ralph Lamb rodeo cowboy turned longtime Sheriff of Las Vegas.Cast:Team: EP/W Nicholas Pileggi, Greg Walker; EP/D James Mangold; EP Kathy Konrad, Arthur SarkissianStudio: CBS Television StudiosWidow DetectiveLogline: A decorated police detective becomes a surrogate husband, lover and father to the families of three partners lost in the line of duty.Cast:Team: W/EP David Hubbard; EP Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz; D: Davis GuggenheimStudio: CBS Television StudiosNBCCOMEDYAnimal KingdomLogline: An office comedy revolving around a House-like veterinarian who loves animals but typically hates their owners.Cast:Team: EP/W Alex Tanaka; EP Scot Armstrong, Ravi Nandan; D Anthony and Joe RussoStudio: Universal Television, American WorkFormat: Single-cameraDaddy's GirlsLogline: Revolves around a young woman who returns home from overseas to find her father in a serious relationship with the "mean girl" from her high school.Cast:Team: W/EP Dana Klein; EP Aaron Kaplan; D Pam FrymanStudio: 20th Television, Kapital EntertainmentFormat: MulticameraDownwardly MobileLogline: The proprietor of a mobile home park serves as a surrogate mother to all the unique people who live there in a challenging economy.Cast: Roseanne BarrTeam: EP/W Eric Gilliland, Roseanne Barr, John ArgentStudio: 20th TelevisionFormat: MulticameraFriday Night DinnerLogline: An adaptation of the British series that revolves around the Goodmans, a traditional Jewish family as they observe Shabbat dinners in which twentysomething brothers Adam and Jonny visit their parents.Cast:Team: EP/W Greg Daniels; EP Howard Klein; EP/D Ken KwapisStudio: Universal Television, Big Talk Television, Deedle Dee Productions, 3 ArtsFormat: Single-cameraGo OnLogline: An irreverent yet charming sportscaster tries to move on from loss and finds solace from the members of his mandatory group therapy sessions.Cast:Team: EP/W Scott Silveri; EP/D Todd Holland; EP Karey BurkeStudio: Universal TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraIsabelLogline: Inspired by the French-Canadian series Le Monde De Charlotte, a normal angry middle-class family wrestles with the challenges of everyday life while raising a daughter with magical qualities.Cast: Marcia Gay Harden, Kevin Nealon, Sophia Schloss, Abigail Mavity, Skyler GisondoTeam: W/EP Howard Busgang, Tom Nursall; EP Aaron Kaplan, Jocelyn Deschenes, Karey Burke; D/EP Todd HollandStudio: Universal Television, Kapital Entertainment, Sphere Media, Dark ToyFormat: Single-cameraNext Caller PleaseLogline: A gender comedy revolving around a brash alpha male DJ and his feminist co-host set in the office of a satellite radio station.Cast:Team: EP Stephen Falk; D Marc BucklandStudio: Lionsgate Television, Universal TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraThe New NormalLogline: Revolves around a blended family of a gay couple and the woman who becomes a surrogate for them as they grow their family.Cast: Andrew RannellsTeam: W/EP/D Ryan Murphy; W/EP Ali AdlerStudio: 20th Television, Ryan Murphy ProductionsFormat: Single-cameraThe Sarah Silverman ProjectLogline: Revolves around a woman readjusting to single life following a decadelong live-in relationship. Loosely based on Silverman's life.Cast: Sarah Silverman, Harris Wittels, June Raphael, Tig Notaro, Ken LeungTeam: W/EP Sarah Silverman, Dan Sterling, Jon Schroeder; EP Ron Howard, Brian Grazer,Francie Calfo; EP/D Ken Kwapis Studio: 20th TV, Imagine TVFormat: Single-cameraSave MeLogline: A woman who lets herself go in a broken marriage transforms into a version of herself and creates miracles along the way.Cast: Anne HecheTeam: W/EP John Scott Shepherd, D/EP Scott Winant; EP Neal Moritz, Vivian CannonStudio: Sony Pictures Television, Original Film & TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraUntitled Hilary WinstonLogline: A shy and focused woman leans on her co-workers in a bid to come out of her shell and plot revenge after being dumped by her fianc.Cast:Team: W/EP Hilary Winston; EP Jamie Tarses, Julia FranzStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraUntitled Jimmy FallonLogline: Three thirtysomething guys who enjoy the adventures of parenting despite the fact that they haven't grown up themselves.Cast:Team: EP/W Charlie Grandy; EP Jimmy Fallon, Amy Ozols; D Scott EllisStudio: Universal Television, Holiday RoadFormat: MulticameraUntitled Kari LizerLogline: Two friends, Nicole and Jen, who lead vastly different lives. Nicole has a perfect family and trouble-free pregnancy; while Jen has a strained relationship with her family, trouble with men and gained weight while on a diet.Cast:Team: W/EP Kari Lizer; D Scott EllisStudio: Warner Bros. TelevisionFormat: MulticameraDRAMABad GirlsLogline: Adapted from the long-running U.K. series, follows the ins and outs of a group of unlikely women in a federal prison: a scandalous female warden, her new protg and a host of inmates -- some mothers, some friends -- who struggle with loyalties to people on the inside and outside.Cast:Team: EP/W Nancy Pimental; EP John Wells, Andrew SternStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Shed Media, John Wells ProductionsBeautiful PeopleLogline: An imaginative and thematically rich ensemble "what-if" drama set 10 minutes in the future where families of mechanical human beings exist to service the human population -- until some of the mechanicals begin to "awaken."Cast: James Murray, Patrick Heusinger, Frances Conroy, Andrea Parker, Jud Tylor, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Madisen Beatey, Cody Christian, David Conrad, Tovah Feldshuh, Ernie Hudson (r)Team: W/EP Michael McDonald; EP Robert M. Sertner; Co-EP Kate Garwood; EP/D Stephen HopkinsStudio: ABC Studios/Universal TelevisionChicago FireLogline: Action-driven drama exploring the complex and heroic men and women of the Chicago Fire DepartmentCast:Team: W/EP Derek Haas, Michael Brandt; EP Dick Wolf, Danielle Gelber, Peter JankowskiStudio: Universal Television, Wolf FilmsCountyLogline: Revolves around the lives of a group of young doctors, nurses and administrators in a frenetic underfunded and morally compromising L.A. County hospital.Cast: Jason RitterTeam: W/EP Jason KatimsStudio: Universal TelevisionDo No HarmLogline: A brilliant neurosurgeon wrestles with his dangerous alter-ego that threatens to wreak havoc on his personal and processional life.Cast:Team: W/EP David Schulner; EP Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan; Co-EP/D Michael MayerStudio: Universal TelevisionThe FrontierLogline: Revolves around a group who follows their dreams and heads West from Missouri across the uncharted country in the 1840s.Cast:Team: W/EP Shaun Cassidy; EP/D Thomas Schlamme; EP Jeff Kwatinez, Josh BarryStudio: Sony Pictures Television, Prospect ParkMidnight Sun Logline: A thriller in which a female FBI cult specialist begins to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a group commune in Alaska who uncovers a larger conspiracy in the process. Based on an Israeli format.Cast:Team: W/EP Lisa Zwerling, EPs Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan, Alon Aranya, Efrat Shmayadron, Minit Toovi, Noah Stollman, Oded DavidoffStudio: Universal TelevisionMockingbird Lane (previously The Munsters)Logline: An imaginative reinvention of the 1960s comedy.Cast:Team: D/EP Bryan Singer, EP/W Bryan Fuller; EP John WirthStudio: Universal TelevisionRevolutionLogline: Follows a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist.Cast:Team: W/EP Eric Kripke (Supernatural), J.J. Abrams; EP Bryan Burk (Fringe)Studio: Warner Bros. Television, Bad RobotFOXCOMEDYBen Fox Is My MannyLogline: A single mother gets an assist from her brother who moves in with her to help her raise her baby. The title character is a heightened version of Fox's brother, Ben Fox.Cast: Maggie JonesTeam: W/EP Dana Fox; EPs Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope; D Jake KasdanStudio: 20th Television, Chernin EntertainmentFormat: Single-cameraEl JefeLogline: Tossed out of his Brentwood home, an affable but lost 30-year-old guy moves in with his longtime Latin American nanny and goes head to head with her strong-willed son and finds himself in a family and work life very different than the ones he grew up in.Cast:Team: W/EP David Guarascio, Moses PortStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraLike FatherLogline: Comedy centering on a father-son relationship, inspired by Lawrence's real-life experience.Cast:Team: W/D/EP Bill Lawrence; EP Jeff IngoldStudio: Warner Bros. Television, DoozerFormat: Single-cameraLittle BrotherLogline: A man learns he has a half-brother who happens to be an ex-con.Cast: T.J. Miller, Rosa SalazarTeam: W Fintan Ryan, Mike Royce; EP Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Jimmy Mulville; Co-EP: Fintan RyanStudio: 20th Century Fox Television, Adelstein Productions, Hat TrickFormat: MulticameraLiving LoadedLogline: A partying blogger is forced to change career plans when he becomes a radio host.Cast:Team: W/EPs Rob McElhenney, Rob Rosell, Dan Dunn; EP Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Nick Frenkel, Michael RotenbergStudio: FX Prods., 3 ArtsFormat: Single-cameraMust HireLogline: An uptight, young executive hires his dad for an entry-level position and is shocked to discover that his new hire is a disruptive office clown.Cast:Team: W/EP Eli Jorne, Reed Agnew; EP Jamie TarsesStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraLet It GoLogline: Ensemble comedy about a married couple, his best friend and her sister as they try to navigate, negotiate and sometimes manipulate society's unspoken rules.Cast:Team: W/EP DJ Nash; EP Peter Tolan, Michael WimerStudio: Sony Pictures Television, FedoraFormat: Single-cameraProdigy BullyLogline: Based on the one-minute movies by Hank Perlman, a young boy genius uses his brains and brawn to get what ever he wants.Cast:Team: W/Co-EP Mike O'Malley, EP John Wells, Paris Barclay, Andrew StearnStudio: Warner Bros. Television, John Wells ProductionsFormat: Single-cameraReboundingLogline: An uplifting comedy about a man recovering from the death of his fianc with the help of the idiots on his pickup basketball team.Cast:Team: W/EP Joe Port, Joe Wiseman; EP Steve Levitan; D Jason WinerStudio: 20th TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraUntitled Mindy Kaling comedyLogline: A young Bridget Jones-type doctor tries to navigate her personal and professional lives.Cast: Mindy KalingTeam: W/EP Mindy Kaling; EP Howard KleinStudio: Universal TelevisionFormat: Single-cameraDRAMAThe AssetLogline: Spy drama that revolves around a female agent set in the NY office of the CIA.Cast:Team: W/EP Josh FriedmanStudio: 20th TelevisionGuiltyLogline: Centers on a smart and ethically questionable defense attorney who uses his unique methods to solve cases he's been banned from handling after he's stripped of his license to practice law after being falsely convicted of fraud.Cast:Team: W/EP Greg Berlanti, EP Marc Guggenheim, Peter Johnson; EP/D McGStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Bonanza Productions, Berlanti Productions, Wonderland Sound and VisionUntitled Karyn Usher projectLogline: The orphaned 17-year-old daughter of a CIA operative encounters a mysterious rogue agent/assassin who serves as both her surrogate father and professional mentor in the spy world. Cast:Team: W/EP Karyn Usher; EP Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Shawn Levy; W/EP/D Brett RatnerStudio: 21 Laps/Adelstein Productions, 20th TelevisionUntitled Kevin Williamson serial killer dramaLogline: A thriller revolving around a diabolical serial killer who uses technology to create a cult of serial killers and the FBI agent who finds himself in the middle of it.Cast: Kevin BaconTeam: W/EP Kevin Williamson; D Marcos SiegaStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Outerbanks EntertainmentUntitled Josh Berman medical dramaLogline: A young female thoracic surgeon who becomes indebted to the South Chicago mafia is forced to moonlight as a "mob doctor" while also working full-time at Chicago's most prominent hospital.Cast:Team: W/EP Josh Berman, Robert Wright; D/EP Michael DinnerStudio: Sony Pictures TelevisionCWDRAMAArrowLogline: Based on the DC Comics title, published by DC Entertainment, this hourlong drama is a modern retelling of the legendary DC Comics character Green Arrow.Cast: Stephen AmellTeam: EP/W Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg (The Vampire Diaries)Studio: Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. TelevisionBeauty and the Beast?Logline: Loosely based on CBS Beauty and the Beast series from the 1980s, this is a modern-day romantic love story with a procedural twist.?Cast:Team: EP/W Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper; EP Paul J. Witt, C. Anthony Thomas, Ron Koslow, Bill Haber; D Gary FlederStudio: CBS Television StudiosThe Carrie DiariesLogline: Based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, a young Carrie Bradshaw comes of age in the 1980s, asking her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while exploring the worlds of high school and Manhattan.Cast:Team: EP/W Amy Harris (Sex and the City, Gossip Girl); EP Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Len Goldstein, Candace Bushnell; EP/D Miguel ArtetaStudio: Fake Empire in association with Warner Bros. TelevisionCultLogline: An inquisitive, young female production assistant on a wildly popular television show joins a journalist blogger in investigating the show's rabid fans. Together, the duo finds the fans might be recreating crime scenes from the show in their real lives -- behavior that has lead to a rash of disappearances and a likely murder.Cast:Team: EP Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Len Goldstein; EW/W Rockne O'Bannon (Farscape)Studio: Warner Bros. TV, Fake EmpireFirst CutLogline: Glad to leave her nerdy past behind for a fresh start in the adult professional world, a newly minted doctor discovers that, sadly and comically, life at the hospital where she works is no different than high school.Cast:Team: W/EP Jennie Snyder Urman; EP Dan JinksStudio: CBS Television StudiosJoey DakotaLogline: Based on the Israeli format Danny Hollywood. In this romantic-time-travel-musical, a documentary filmmaker travels back in time to the 1990s where she meets and falls in love with the rock star subject of her film. When she unexpectedly returns to present day, she must find her way back to the past to reunite with her love and prevent his untimely death.Cast:Team: W: Bert Royal; EP Mark Harmon, Kim Tannenbaum, Eric Tannenbaum, Martha HaightStudio: CBS Television Studios, Harmon/TannenbaumShelterLogline: Drama set at an historic New England summer resort where the new and returning staff attend to the practical, emotional and often comical needs of the guests while navigating friendships, rivalries and romances of their own.Cast:Team: W/EP Mark Schwahn; EP J.J. Abrams, Bryan BurkStudio: Warner Bros. Television, Bad Robot Productions, Mastermind LaboratoriesThe SelectionLogline: Based on the forthcoming series of books by Kiera Cass, The Selection is an epic romance set 300 years in the future which centers on a poor young woman who is chosen by lottery to participate in a competition to become the next queen of a war-torn nation at a crossroads.Cast:Team: W/EP Elizabeth Craft, Sarah FainStudio: Warner Bros. Television The Hollywood Reporter

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