TV SALES, PICK-UPS, ATTACHMENTS, RENEWALS & DEALS (05.13.11)

This one is going to be a doozy, and a doozy that is updated throughout the day, so get ready…

TV SALES & PICKUPS

ABC has announced series pickups for: period drama PAN AM, GOOD CHRISTIAN BELLES (aka: GOOD CHRISTIAN BITCHES), the reboot of CHARLIE’S ANGELS, the Tim Allen starring LAST MAN STANDING, APARTMENT 23 (aka: DON’T TRUST THE BITCH IN APARTMENT 23), The Count of Monte Cristo-inspired REVENGE, The fantasy drama ONCE UPON A TIME, the Sci-fi adventure THE RIVER, the cross-dressing comedy WORK IT, the Shonda Rhimes drama SCANDAL (aka: DAMAGE CONTROL), the suburbs comedy SUBURGATORY and the single-cam comedy MAN UP.

CBS has announced series pickups for: JJ Abrams-produced PERSON OF INTEREST, the Michael Patrick King/Whitney Cummings comedy TWO BROKE GIRLS.

CW has announced the pickup of Sarah Michelle Gellar pilot series RINGER, which was previously set up with CBS.

FOX has announced series pickups for pilots: the Zooey Deschanel-starrer THE NEW GIRL, the “Bones” spinoff FINDER, The JJ Abrams-produced ALCATRAZ, the comedy I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER and the animated series ALLEN GREGORY.

FX has announced they are jumping into bed on the new project NICKEL from writers/exec producers Shawn Ryan and Davey Holmes. The series is pitched as a dark comedy that centers on an ex-con who uses a self-help book to inspire him to become a better criminal.

LIONSGATE has tapped writer Lynda La Plante to adapt into a drama series the Marcus Rediker book VILLAINS OF ALL NATIONS. The series, which is pitched as a modern, bold and gritty interpretation of the pirate genre, is said to be in the vein of “Deadwood” on the high seas. Alexandra Milchan and Alessandro Camon will executive produce.

NBC has announced series pickups for pilots: the WHITNEY (aka: UNTITLED WHITNEY CUMMINGS COMEDY), the Kyle Killen-created AWAKE (aka: REM), the fantasy cop drama GRIMM, the Brit-reboot PRIME SUSPECT, the Steven Spielberg-produced/Debra Messing starring SMASH, the Christina Applegate-starring UP ALL NIGHT (aka: UNTITLED EMILY SPIVEY COMEDY), the period drama THE PLAYBOY CLUB (aka: PLAYBOY), the romantic comedy BENT, and BFFS (aka: UNTITLED PARHAM/ST. CLAIR PROJECT), the Chelsea Handler project, ARE YOU THERE VODKA? IT’S ME CHELSEA and a second rom/com in FREE AGENTS.

SYFY has announced they are moving into development on the UNTITLED WAREHOUSE 13 SPINOFF from writer/exec producer Jack Kenny. The series will center on the character of H.G. Wells in an 1890s steampunk world where Warehouse 12 existed.

TBS has handed out a series order to Brian Austin Green/Harold Perrineau pilot THE WEDDING BAND.

TV RENEWALS

ABC has announced a renewal for freshman comedy series HAPPY ENDINGS, as well as BODY OF PROOF, and though already announced has reiterated that they’ve picked up for new seasons: MODERN FAMILY, CASTLE, COUGAR TOWN, THE MIDDLE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, GREY’S ANATOMY, and PRIVATE PRACTICE.

FOX has fulfilled its promise to renew network hit HOUSE for an eight season.

HBO has announced a third season pickup of series TREME.

NBC has announced renewals of series CHUCK, HARRY’S LAW, PARENTHOOD,

TNT has announced a second season renewal is underway for yet-to-premiere FALLING SKIES.

TV CANCELLATIONS

ABC has pulled the plug on pilots: OTHER PEOPLE’S KIDS, IDENTITY, HALLELUJAH, GEORGETOWN, BETTER WITH YOU, GRACE, PARTNERS, POE, MY FREAKIN’ FAMILY, BAD MOM, LOST & FOUND.

ABC has pulled the plug on series: V, BROTHERS & SISTERS, NO ORDINARY FAMILY, OFF THE MAP, DETROIT 187 and MR. SUNSHINE.

FOX has pulled the plug on pilots: ICELAND, COUNCIL OF DADS, WEEKENDS AT BELLEVUE, LOCKE & KEY and OUTNUMBERED.

FOX has cancelled series: LIE TO ME, THE CHICAGO CODE, HUMAN TARGET, TRAFFIC LIGHT and BREAKING IN.

NBC has pulled the plug on pilots: WONDER WOMAN, A MANN’S WORLD, 17TH PRECINCT, RECONSTRUCTION, BRAVE NEW WORLD, LOVELIVES, METRO (aka: S.I.L.A.), HELP WANTED, I HATE THAT I LOVE YOU and MY LIFE AS AN EXPERIMENT, FAMILY PRACTICE,

NBC has cancelled series: LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES, THE EVENT, OUTSOURCED and BETTER WITH YOU.

TBS has pulled the plug on pilots HOUND DOGS and BRAIN TRUST.

PILOTS ON THE FENCE

ABC is planning to rework the comedy pilot SMOTHERED.

FOX has announced that while it is not pulling the plug on Ethan Hawke-starring pilot EXIT STRATEGY, it is going to rework it.

FOX is also still circling comedy pilot FAMILY ALBUM.

NBC is attempting to shop cancelled series THE EVENT to cable, as well as cancelled pilot A MANN’S WORLD.

TV ATTACHMENTS

Remi Aubuchon has signed on to become executive producer/showrunner of new TNT series FALLING SKIES.

Patti Carr and Lara Olsen have signed on to become new executive producers and showrunners for CW on the new season of 90210.

TV DEALS

Rene Echevarria has signed an exclusive overall 2-year/7-figure deal with FOX. As part of the deal, he will continue his showrunning duties on the upcoming “Terra Nova” as well as begin to develop new material for the network.

Craig Kilborn has signed an exclusive development deal with ABC to develop new material for him to also star in.

Ryan Reynolds and Allan Loeb have joined forces to launch TV production company Darkfire, and in the process have signed an exclusive first look deal with FOX.

Michael Seitzman has renewed his exclusive 2-year/7-figure development deal with ABC.