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12 TV pilots we really hope get series orders http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/30/tv-pilots-best
It's nearly decision time! The broadcast networks are on the verge of making a spree of tough decisions to chose which pilots will receive series orders for next season. Around this time of year, the Hollywood trades try to predict which projects will get greenlit based on industry spin. We called around town with a different question: "Which pilots actually seem like they'll make great shows that you would actually want to watch?" We still got spun, of course—but this is at least a different flavor of spin. We mashed those opinions with our own to come up with a list of 12 titles we hope get a shot on the air, based on what we've heard so far…
Related
Fall 2015 TV pilots: Updated full list
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The Muppets (ABC): Who doesn't want to see the Muppets back on TV? We're told the documentary-style pilot presentation made for ABC was so good it received a standing ovation in the room. "It looked awesome," said one insider of the project, which will explore the Muppets' relationships and personal lives for the first time. "It has an edge to it that adults will appreciate but that will safely go over kids' heads—a quality Modern Family has as well."
The Grinder (Fox): Terrible title. Yet we keep hearing industry insiders talk about this comedy. Rob Lowe plays a TV lawyer who takes over his family's law firm (So wait: It's not about a dating hook-up app?). The pilot is supposedly "really really great." Along the same lines, we keep hearing that John Stamos' Fox comedy Grandpa, in which the actor plays a version himself, is surprisingly good as well. "Stamos is a f–king star. It's awesome," said somebody who does not represent John Stamos or work at Fox.
Supergirl (CBS): Could be amazing. Could be a train wreck. Perhaps even likely a train wreck? But who doesn't want to see even a train wreck involving an invincible flying alien office worker? We're hearing a series order of the comic adaptation starring Melissa Benoist (Glee) is very likely. (The show's status is technically "series commitment" already, but that just means CBS would have to pay a penalty if they don't make it.) Also, the assumption that the show has a safety net at The CW if CBS passes is apparently not true, as Supergirl is said to be too expensive for CBS' kid-sister network. After NBC flopped with Bionic Woman, NBC and The CW failed to adapt Wonder Woman, and ABC struggled to get viewers to watch Agent Carter, could this be a female-fronted super-hero show that becomes a hit?
Kingmakers (ABC): We keep being told by industry insiders that this is a Revenge spinoff. And ABC keeps insisting it's not a Revenge spinoff. Either way: It's a Revenge-y plot from a producer of Revenge, so it could help fill the void left by Revenge.
Quantico (ABC): It's about a group of FBI recruits in training at Quantico, and one of them is a terrorist. Nice hook. We're told: "Amazing script. The direction is great. It's very similar to How to Get Away with Murder in its structure, so ABC has gotta get past that." We suspect a TV network can indeed get past having a new show that's similar to a hit show. We're also intrigued by forensic drama The Catch, starring Mireille Enos (The Killing), simply because it's from Shonda Rhimes.
Minority Report (Fox): The pilot is screening today at Fox, and everybody is curious about whether producers can pull off this TV-sized sequel to the 2002 Tom Cruise film. The consensus seems to be that if the crime-solving format is perfect for a broadcast network and if the production makes the ambitious script work, it could be great. Still, TV in general (and Fox in particular) has struggled to present "near-future" realities in a successful way. (Remember Almost Human, Terra Nova, and Dollhouse?)
The Player (formerly Endgame) (NBC): This Las Vegas-set drama about a sniper (Philip Winchester from Strike Back) who has to compete a series of impossible tasks sounds like it could scratch our 24 itch—though we're told the script is merely "pretty good." Also: We liked the previous title better. (The Player sounds like a show about a pick-up artist.)
Arrow / The Flash & Agents of SHIELD spinoffs (The CW and ABC): The former is just a presentation, a potential CW-sized, Avengers-esque superhero team drama including Brandon Routh and Wentworth Miller. The latter is just in development, and stars Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood. Both could make for fun extensions of the original shows, though we're still waiting for more details before getting too excited.
Super Clyde (CBS): A couple of years ago, this project about a fast food worker who tries to become a superhero was a hot pilot starring Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise) that did not end up getting a series order. Now it's on Try No. 2, this time starring Charlie McDermott (The Middle). We liked this concept then, and still like it now.
Tales from the Darkside (The CW): American Horror Story and True Detective have revived the TV anthology format, but at a full-season length. It would be great if a Twilight Zone-like show could revive anthologies as single-episode stories, as the excellent Black Mirror has done in the UK. That said, we haven't heard this title is all that likely to get a series order.
Cheerleader Death Squad (The CW): If only because it's called "Cheerleader Death Squad." Said one fan of the show who's clearly not a fan of The CW: "It's like Mean Girls meets Agent Carter. It's a fun script that's different than the D.C. Comics / Vampire Diaries crap they have; closer to Jane the Virgin."
Random insight about various pilots:
Frankenstein (Fox): Stars Rob Kazinski as a cop brought back from the dead. We're very skeptical because we've seen endless variations on this story and it feels tired, but we keep hearing this is a decent take.
Rush Hour (CBS): Stars John Foo and Justin Hires in the series version of the hit cop film franchise. Some are excited, but one skeptic shot back: "It has the same problem as all shows based on hit movies—it can never be as good as the movie."
Untitled NBA comedy (ABC). That's NBA, as in basketball. It's a fresh TV topic. We're told the show is being made with plenty of cooperation from the NBA (which sounds like a double-edged sword, creativity wise), but could be interesting and fill a unique space.
Uncle Buck (ABC): An African American-cast version of the 1989 John Candy movie and starring Mike Epps. We're told the taping went very well.
Lucifer (Fox): Based on the comic about Satan living in Los Angeles helping the LAPD solve crimes. One insider says (and forgive us, we're just quoting): "It's the worst thing ever."
Original Sin (previously Flesh and Blood): About a presumed dead son of a local politician (Joan Allen) who returns to a small town. This title has a few fans out there.
Blindspot (NBC): A woman (Jaimie Alexander) found naked covered with tattoos that reveal a mystery, "was really good, like a cross between Memento and an old Fox show called John Doe."
Limitless (CBS): The crime-procedural series version of the book and 2011 film stars Jake McDorman (Greek). The pilot, we're told, "came out amazing. It's grounded sci-fi that explores smart drugs." We followed up by asking, "Yes, but isn't it yet another super-smart guy solving crimes?" The response: "Well … yeah." So … probably a hit then!
Related: See the full list—with descriptions and cast—of fall TV pilots
It's nearly decision time! The broadcast networks are on the verge of making a spree of tough decisions to chose which pilots will receive series orders for next season. Around this time of year, the Hollywood trades try to predict which projects will get greenlit based on industry spin. We called around town with a different question: "Which pilots actually seem like they'll make great shows that you would actually want to watch?" We still got spun, of course—but this is at least a different flavor of spin. We mashed those opinions with our own to come up with a list of 12 titles we hope get a shot on the air, based on what we've heard so far…
Related
Fall 2015 TV pilots: Updated full list
HBO orders comedy pilot, standup special from Whitney Cummings
Dominic Cooper cast as the lead in AMC's 'Preacher' pilot
The Muppets (ABC): Who doesn't want to see the Muppets back on TV? We're told the documentary-style pilot presentation made for ABC was so good it received a standing ovation in the room. "It looked awesome," said one insider of the project, which will explore the Muppets' relationships and personal lives for the first time. "It has an edge to it that adults will appreciate but that will safely go over kids' heads—a quality Modern Family has as well."
The Grinder (Fox): Terrible title. Yet we keep hearing industry insiders talk about this comedy. Rob Lowe plays a TV lawyer who takes over his family's law firm (So wait: It's not about a dating hook-up app?). The pilot is supposedly "really really great." Along the same lines, we keep hearing that John Stamos' Fox comedy Grandpa, in which the actor plays a version himself, is surprisingly good as well. "Stamos is a f–king star. It's awesome," said somebody who does not represent John Stamos or work at Fox.
Supergirl (CBS): Could be amazing. Could be a train wreck. Perhaps even likely a train wreck? But who doesn't want to see even a train wreck involving an invincible flying alien office worker? We're hearing a series order of the comic adaptation starring Melissa Benoist (Glee) is very likely. (The show's status is technically "series commitment" already, but that just means CBS would have to pay a penalty if they don't make it.) Also, the assumption that the show has a safety net at The CW if CBS passes is apparently not true, as Supergirl is said to be too expensive for CBS' kid-sister network. After NBC flopped with Bionic Woman, NBC and The CW failed to adapt Wonder Woman, and ABC struggled to get viewers to watch Agent Carter, could this be a female-fronted super-hero show that becomes a hit?
Kingmakers (ABC): We keep being told by industry insiders that this is a Revenge spinoff. And ABC keeps insisting it's not a Revenge spinoff. Either way: It's a Revenge-y plot from a producer of Revenge, so it could help fill the void left by Revenge.
Quantico (ABC): It's about a group of FBI recruits in training at Quantico, and one of them is a terrorist. Nice hook. We're told: "Amazing script. The direction is great. It's very similar to How to Get Away with Murder in its structure, so ABC has gotta get past that." We suspect a TV network can indeed get past having a new show that's similar to a hit show. We're also intrigued by forensic drama The Catch, starring Mireille Enos (The Killing), simply because it's from Shonda Rhimes.
Minority Report (Fox): The pilot is screening today at Fox, and everybody is curious about whether producers can pull off this TV-sized sequel to the 2002 Tom Cruise film. The consensus seems to be that if the crime-solving format is perfect for a broadcast network and if the production makes the ambitious script work, it could be great. Still, TV in general (and Fox in particular) has struggled to present "near-future" realities in a successful way. (Remember Almost Human, Terra Nova, and Dollhouse?)
The Player (formerly Endgame) (NBC): This Las Vegas-set drama about a sniper (Philip Winchester from Strike Back) who has to compete a series of impossible tasks sounds like it could scratch our 24 itch—though we're told the script is merely "pretty good." Also: We liked the previous title better. (The Player sounds like a show about a pick-up artist.)
Arrow / The Flash & Agents of SHIELD spinoffs (The CW and ABC): The former is just a presentation, a potential CW-sized, Avengers-esque superhero team drama including Brandon Routh and Wentworth Miller. The latter is just in development, and stars Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood. Both could make for fun extensions of the original shows, though we're still waiting for more details before getting too excited.
Super Clyde (CBS): A couple of years ago, this project about a fast food worker who tries to become a superhero was a hot pilot starring Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise) that did not end up getting a series order. Now it's on Try No. 2, this time starring Charlie McDermott (The Middle). We liked this concept then, and still like it now.
Tales from the Darkside (The CW): American Horror Story and True Detective have revived the TV anthology format, but at a full-season length. It would be great if a Twilight Zone-like show could revive anthologies as single-episode stories, as the excellent Black Mirror has done in the UK. That said, we haven't heard this title is all that likely to get a series order.
Cheerleader Death Squad (The CW): If only because it's called "Cheerleader Death Squad." Said one fan of the show who's clearly not a fan of The CW: "It's like Mean Girls meets Agent Carter. It's a fun script that's different than the D.C. Comics / Vampire Diaries crap they have; closer to Jane the Virgin."
Random insight about various pilots:
Frankenstein (Fox): Stars Rob Kazinski as a cop brought back from the dead. We're very skeptical because we've seen endless variations on this story and it feels tired, but we keep hearing this is a decent take.
Rush Hour (CBS): Stars John Foo and Justin Hires in the series version of the hit cop film franchise. Some are excited, but one skeptic shot back: "It has the same problem as all shows based on hit movies—it can never be as good as the movie."
Untitled NBA comedy (ABC). That's NBA, as in basketball. It's a fresh TV topic. We're told the show is being made with plenty of cooperation from the NBA (which sounds like a double-edged sword, creativity wise), but could be interesting and fill a unique space.
Uncle Buck (ABC): An African American-cast version of the 1989 John Candy movie and starring Mike Epps. We're told the taping went very well.
Lucifer (Fox): Based on the comic about Satan living in Los Angeles helping the LAPD solve crimes. One insider says (and forgive us, we're just quoting): "It's the worst thing ever."
Original Sin (previously Flesh and Blood): About a presumed dead son of a local politician (Joan Allen) who returns to a small town. This title has a few fans out there.
Blindspot (NBC): A woman (Jaimie Alexander) found naked covered with tattoos that reveal a mystery, "was really good, like a cross between Memento and an old Fox show called John Doe."
Limitless (CBS): The crime-procedural series version of the book and 2011 film stars Jake McDorman (Greek). The pilot, we're told, "came out amazing. It's grounded sci-fi that explores smart drugs." We followed up by asking, "Yes, but isn't it yet another super-smart guy solving crimes?" The response: "Well … yeah." So … probably a hit then!
Related: See the full list—with descriptions and cast—of fall TV pilots
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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WANTED DirecTV LCC
Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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