The West Network: AMC Production Company(s): Stephen David Entertainment, Sundance Productions Executive Producer(s): Stephen David, Robert Redford, Laura Michalchyshyn Logline: Recreates the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men and chronicle the intimate, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Will show how, in the aftermath of the Civil War, the opportunity of land transforms the United States into the "land of opportunity" and creates modern America. SSN Insight: Project was previously in development at Discovery. AMC has given a straight to series order of eight episodes as of July 31. The eight-hour series will go into production in August for debut in summer 2016.
Monstropolis Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): Kapital Ent. Executive Producer(s): Aaron Kaplan, Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan Writer(s): Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan Logline: In Monstropolis, monsters are real, living amongst the humans in the city of New Manhattan (aka Monstropolis). But now someone is killing monsters, and it is up to one disgraced detective to stop the killer… or become the next victim. SSN Insight: ABC landed the series after a bidding war and gave a put pilot commitment. Kaplan has mystery drama Secrets & Lies returning for a second season at ABC along with upcoming comedy Life In Pieces at CBS and Divorce at HBO.
Little Women Network: CW Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company(s): Solar Drive Productions Executive Producer(s): Michael Weatherly, Alexis C. Jolly Writer(s): Alexis C. Jolly Logline: Disparate half-sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy band together in order to survive the dystopic streets of Philadelphia and unravel a conspiracy that stretches far beyond anything they have ever imagined all while trying not to kill each other in the process. Based on the novel. Details: Based on the novel, "Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy," written by Louisa May Alcott and published by Roberts Brothers in 1868-1869. SSN Insight: CW gave an initial script commitment as of July 29. Jolly most recently penned a rewrite on the Amazon feature Tiger, Tiger, and sold his original Black List spec, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood to Treehouse Pictures.
Untitled U2 Tour Documentary Network: HBO Executive Producer(s): Guy Oseary Logline: The documentary goes behind-the-scenes, offering access to the band and team that worked with them on their current iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE world tour. It takes a look into the creation of the tour, which began May 14, 2015 in Vancouver and runs through November, 2015. SSN Insight: Both the documentary and the concert will be available on HBO GO and HBO NOW simultaneous to the programs’ world premieres on HBO. Documentary to premiere November 7.
Untitled U2 Concert Special Network: HBO Production Company(s): Done and Dusted Executive Producer(s): Hamish Hamilton, Simon Pizey, Davis Guggenheim, Guy Oseary Logline: U2 performs in concert as part of their iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour. The November 14, 2015 performance is shot at the Bercy Arena in Paris. SSN Insight: Both the documentary and the concert will be available on HBO GO and HBO NOW simultaneous to the programs’ world premieres on HBO. Documentary to premiere November 14. Bad Couple Network: Comedy Central Executive Producer(s): Flint Wainess, Noel Wells Logline: Semi-autobiographical series following real-life couple Flint Wainess and Noel Wells as an inseparable, highly opinionated couple who constantly clash with modern social mores, making life difficult for friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and themselves. SSN Insight: Comedy Central has given a pilot order for the show. Wainess and Wells are also consulting producers on Netflix’s upcoming Green Eggs and Ham animated series.
Blood Will Out Studio: TriStar Television Production Company(s): TriStar Television, Vendetta Productions Executive Producer(s): Sheldon Turner, Jennifer Klein Writer(s): Walter Kirn, Sheldon Turner Logline: Chronicles the 10-year friendship between Walter Kirn and German con artist Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, who went by the name Clark Rockefeller. He became a fixture in Boston high society for more than a decade after he claimed to be an heir to the famous dynasty. Gerhartsreiter's true identity was only discovered after he kidnapped his daughter in a bitter custody battle. Details: Based on the book, "Blood Will Out: The True Story Of A Murder, A Mystery, And A Masquerade," written by Walter Kirn and published by Liveright on March 10, 2014. SSN Insight: Planned as a limited series and project is still in the process of selling.
Stolen For Good Production Company(s): Dynamic Television Executive Producer(s): Melina Kanakaredes, Vlas Parlapanides, Charles Parlapanides, Nancy Miller, Daniel March Writer(s): Melina Kanakaredes, Vlas Parlapanides, Charles Parlapanides Logline: The mysterious "Hermes Thief" is a renowned international thief whose true identity is unknown. In a world where nothing is as it seems, she rights the wrongs of the past by retrieving stolen priceless items and returning them to their rightful owners. She blazes a trail of powerful enemies, from private collectors to ISIS, fearlessly stealing from anyone anywhere. SSN Insight: Kanakaredes starred on CBS’ CSI:NY from 2004-2010. She’s also written CSI:NY and has developed mutliple projects in partnership with Nancy Miller. Miller is currently also writing a miniseries for OWN.
Greenleaf Network: OWN Studio: Lionsgate Executive Producer(s): Craig Wright, Oprah Winfrey Writer(s): Craig Wright Logline: The series centers on the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Yet, amid the mayhem and deception, the power of something greater persists, calling everyone to conscience for their sins. SSN Insight: OWN has given a straight to series order of 13 episodes as of July 30. Set for production later this year.
Havana Quartet Network: Starz Production Company(s): Sienna Films, eOne Television, Nadcon Film Executive Producer(s): Antonio Banderas, Eduardo Machado, Peter Nadermann, Jennifer Kawaja, Julia Sereny Writer(s): Eduardo Machado Logline: Set in the 1990s, hard-drinking, romantic Cuban Police Detective Mario Conde longs to be a writer but settled for a job as a detective. Details: Based on the detective novel series, Havana Quartet, comprised of the novels, "Havana Blue," "Havana Gold," "Havana Red" and "Havana Black," written by Leonardo Padura and published by Bitter Lemon Press. SSN Insight: Series will star Antonio Banderas with hopes to shoot in Cuba. Machado previously wrote on HBO’s comedy Hung, also produced by eOne.
Blood Drive Network: SyFy Studio: Universal Cable Productions Executive Producer(s): John Hlavin, David Straiton Writer(s): James Roland, John Hlavin Logline: The story is set in a near-apocalyptic future and centers around LA’s last good cop who is forced to join a twisted, gory cross-country death race with cars powered by blood and a dangerous femme fatale partner who sees people as fuel. SSN Insight: SyFy has given a straight to series order of 13 episodes as of July 28.
1st To Die Network: USA Production Company(s): Flame Ventures, LLC, James Patterson Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Tony Krantz, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Leopoldo Gout Writer(s): Tony Krantz Logline: Four women in San Francisco a homicide detective, a reporter, the Chief Medical Examiner and a district attorney solve crimes together, Details: Based on James Patterson's novel series, "Women's Murder Club," starting with "1st to Die," published March 5, 2001 by Little, Brown and Company. SSN Insight: The series plan is for each "Women's Murder Club" book to be turned into a 10-episode serialized season following one complicated and twisty murder mystery. Krantz executive produces ABC’s upcoming fall drama series Blood & Oil while Patterson executive produces CBS’ summer drama series Zoo based on his novel.
Amazon
The Good Girls Revolt Network: Amazon Studio: TriStar Television, Amazon Studios Production Company(s): Lynda Obst Productions, TriStar Television Executive Producer(s): Lynda Obst, Jeff Okin, Dana Calvo, Darlene Hunt Writer(s): Dana Calvo Logline: A 1970s drama set at Newsweek. SSN Insight: Amazon ordered the pilot in May. It was the first pilot out of TriStar TV. Cast includes Jim Belushi as a plain-spoken National Editor.
Untitled Jeremy Clarkson Car Series Network: Amazon Studio: Amazon Studios Production Company(s): Executive Producer(s): Andy Wilman Writer(s): Andy Wilman Logline: Details under wraps, but will be hosted by Jeremy Clarkson and revolve around cars. SSN Insight: Clarkson’s BBC contract was allowed to expire following an assault. Series reunites Jeremy Clarkson with Top Gear colleagues James May and Richard Hammond. Deal is for three seasons.
BBC America
Thirteen Network: BBC America Production Company(s): BBC In House Productions Executive Producer(s): Elizabeth Kilgarriff Writer(s): Marnie Dickens Logline: Explores how to pick up the threads of a life half-lived and how to survive as a family under the greatest pressure: how to feel again, chance love again. It is a psychological drama about who to trust when you can't even trust yourself. Ivy Moxham is a young girl. Ivy Moxham is a woman. Ivy Moxham is whoever you want her to be. SSN Insight: BBC has given a series order of five episodes to the miniseries. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Dirk Gently Network: BBC America Production Company(s): IDW Publishing, Circle of Confusion, Ideate Media Executive Producer(s): Max Landis, Ted Adams, David Ozer, Arvind Ethan David, Zainir Aminullah Writer(s): Max Landis Logline: Centers on the titular holistic detective who investigates cases involving the supernatural. Based on the novel series. Details: Based on the "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" novel series, written by Douglas Adams and published by Simon & Schuster in 1987. SSN Insight: Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
The Greater Good Network: BBC America Production Company(s): Lakeshore Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Dana Shapiro Writer(s): Dana Shapiro Logline: Cora Jones is the lone survivor of the Jonestown massacre in which 918 of her fellow cult members died. She believes she survived to rid the world of false prophets but, as her own fame as an atheist preacher grows, she begins to morph into the very thing she’s been railing against. SSN Insight: Shapiro was the filmmaker behind the films Monogamy, Murderball and My Biodegradable Heart. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Undercover Network: BBC America Executive Producer(s): Hilary Salmon Writer(s): Peter Moffat Logline: Maya is about to become the first black woman to hold the highest-ranking public prosecutor role in England. Just as her life comes under intense public scrutiny she discovers her husband, Nick, has been lying to her for years. SSN Insight: BBC America has given a series order of six episodes as of July 31 and planned it as a limited series. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Moths Network: BBC America Production Company(s): Cineflix Executive Producer(s): Tony Wood Logline: A young American woman's reckless quest for thrill and adventure takes her to the epicenter of Tokyo’s Shibuya sub-culture scene. After a crime occurs, she finds herself face-to-face with an unfamiliar, ancient and intractable world. SSN Insight: The series will join BBC America’s slate of original scripted shows that includes the iconic series Doctor Who, Orphan Black, The Last Kingdom and Luther. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Untitled Anders August Drama Project Network: BBC America Executive Producer(s): Michael London, Anders August Writer(s): Anders August Logline: Set at a 1950s resort, where a social climbing but disarming young woman turns out to be a dangerous sociopath. SSN Insight: Anders August penned The Pig and was executive producer of Follow The Money which premiered at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Untitled Anna Winger Drama Project Network: BBC America Executive Producer(s): Anna Winger Writer(s): Anna Winger Logline: A celebration of the city of Berlin today, this journey is an exploration of colliding worlds, the unifying bonds of loss, and the dangerous pursuit of answers in a utopian city. SSN Insight: Winger is the creator of international series Deutschland ’83. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Untitled Sebastian Silva Comedy Project Network: BBC America Production Company(s): A24 Executive Producer(s): Sebation Silva Writer(s): Sebastion Silva Logline: Using unconventional storytelling including real people Sebastian Silva explores humorous, absurd and uncomfortably raw stories of 21st century dating in our impulsive era of swiping and liking. SSN Insight: Silva is the filmmaker behind the 2015 Sundance and Berlinale selection Nasty Baby, which starred Kristen Wiig, and The Maid. Announced as part of BBC America’s development slate.
Nat Geo
Last Men Out Network: Nat Geo Production Company(s): Levinson/Fontana Company Executive Producer(s): Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson Writer(s): Tom Fontana Logline: The show dramatizes the heroic actions of a small band of Marines in the final days of the Vietnam War. Based on the book. Details: Based on the book, "Last Men Out: The True Story of America's Heroic Final Hours in Vietnam," written by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin and published by Free Press on May 3, 2011. SSN Insight: Nat Geo gave an initial script commitment on July 29.
Parched Network: Nat Geo Production Company(s): Jigsaw Productions Executive Producer(s): Alex Gibney Logline: The documentary looks at the global water crisis. SSN Insight: Project will be produced as a TV miniseries and as a feature documentary with a limited theatrical release. Both will air globally on the National Geographic Channels in 171 countries and 44 languages.
Red Planet Network: Nat Geo Production Company(s): Imagine Entertainment, @radical.media Executive Producer(s): Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Dave O'Connor Logline: The series follows the quest to colonize Mars. Set in 2032 and the present day, it includes interviews from present-day scientists and innovators who are preparing the way for the first manned mission to Mars in 2032. SSN Insight: Planned as an event series by Nat Geo and ordered to series as of July 29.
The Crown Network: Netflix Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Company(s): Left Bank Pictures Executive Producer(s): Robert Fox, Matthew Byam-Shaw, Peter Morgan, Stephen Daldry, Andy Harries Logline: A scripted series centered on the weekly audiences given by Queen Elizabeth II to prime ministers that date back from her accession in 1952 to the present day. It will tell the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world — Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street — as well as the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Inspired by the play "The Audience". Details: Inspired by the play "The Audience" written by Peter Morgan in 2013. SSN Insight: Netflix has given a series order of 10 episodes.