Source: Sci Fi Network
July 20, 2008 - SCI FI today unveiled a slate of innovative new projects
in development, it was announced by Mark Stern, Executive Vice President,
Original Programming, SCI FI & Co-Head, Original Programming, Universal
Cable Productions, at the Television Critic's Association Press Tour.
Projects include an original miniseries in development with Bryan Singer
(X-Men, The Triangle) as well as a slew of exciting alternative reality
projects.
SCRIPTED
BRYAN SINGER MINISERIES PROJECT
SCI FI re-teams with Bryan Singer and his Bad Hat Harry Productions
banner to develop an all-new, action adventure miniseries based on an
original idea of Singer's. The project will be written by Richard C.
Matheson (Masters of Horror, Nightmares and Dreamscapes). Watch this
space for more details. Bryan Singer is Executive Producing.
WHAT IF? (1-Hour Pilot)
In the pilot episode of What If?, a near collision with a comet triggers
the on-set of Earth's second ice age. The life-changing global event
unfolds in a hybrid of mixed media. 'Eyewitnesses' use cell phones,
digital video cameras, PDA's and other communication devices to capture
and share the cataclysmic event going on around them. In doc-like style,
the program will attempt to be as scientifically accurate as possible
on how such an Earth shattering natural disaster would actually play
out around us while telling a dramatic narrative of how it will effect
people's lives. The show is produced by NBC Peacock Productions.
ALTERNATIVE
SOUL EVIDENCE (working title)
Real life inspiration for NBC's Medium Allison Dubois leads a team of
psychics, scientists and investigators to solve cold case murders. The
project is from Red 23 Entertainment and is executive produced by Sam
Korkis, Mark Ganshirt and Garry Hart. Allison Dubois also serves as
executive producer.
DANGER GAME
This series takes viewers behind the scenes at a secretive organization
known as Modern Reality Adventures (MRA) that creates alternate reality
experiences for select clients. Each episode of Danger game follows
MRA as they construct their unnervingly convincing scenarios within
the everyday life of one unaware client until a highly choreographed
final interface brings the client to the apex of the game. Produced
by Superfine Films.
RELIC QUEST (working title)
An action and adventure series that goes in search of some of the greatest
relics in history from around the globe. Producer/Director Bruce Burgess
guides the viewer in a first-hand exploration down mysterious roads
to uncover artifacts fabled to hold hidden powers and mystical significance
for both ancient and modern cultures. Produced by Bluebook Films.
ESCAPE
Three contestants locked in a room must endure a series of physical
challenges, decipher riddles and break codes in order to escape. As
the time clock ticks, their prize money decreases and their anxiety
builds while three contestants locked in an identical room also race
to find their own way out. Produced by Emmy-nominated Dan Cutforth and
Jane Lipsitz of Magical Elves with Riaz Patel.
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