ABC orders live-action sitcom The Jetsons
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ABC orders live-action sitcom The Jetsons
ABC has ordered a live-action adaptation of the classic cartoon The Jetsons, EW has learned.
Based on the Hanna-Barbera characters, this updated multi-camera sitcom is set 100 years in the future and looks at America’s favorite future family through a modern filter.
The network has given a put pilot order — meaning it’ll likely go to series or there will be penalties attached — for the project from writer Gary Janetti, who will executive produce with Robert Zebecks, Jack Rapke, and co-executive producer Jackie Levine. Nickleby, Inc. and Compari Entertainment are attached in association with Warner Bros. Television.
The sci-fi cartoon originally debuted on ABC in 1962, was revived in 1984, and also aired in syndication.
Based on the Hanna-Barbera characters, this updated multi-camera sitcom is set 100 years in the future and looks at America’s favorite future family through a modern filter.
The network has given a put pilot order — meaning it’ll likely go to series or there will be penalties attached — for the project from writer Gary Janetti, who will executive produce with Robert Zebecks, Jack Rapke, and co-executive producer Jackie Levine. Nickleby, Inc. and Compari Entertainment are attached in association with Warner Bros. Television.
The sci-fi cartoon originally debuted on ABC in 1962, was revived in 1984, and also aired in syndication.
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Re: ABC orders live-action sitcom The Jetsons
I remember when there were talks of a live action movie a few years back.
I think a live action sitcom might work with the right people cast.
I think a live action sitcom might work with the right people cast.
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Re: ABC orders live-action sitcom The Jetsons
I worked at WB when the live action movie was being batted around. I think I threw the script away recently, along with the rough renditions of how it should look for Spacely Sprockets and the high school. Even some mock ups of Rosie.
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Re: ABC orders live-action sitcom The Jetsons
Yeah, I always bring this up with friends - of all the cartoons they've turned into big screen movies (Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Smurfs, etc.), I could never figure out why no one tackled The Jetsons - seems like a perfect pick for a live-action movie.
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Will they also have Cogswell Cogs?
I've always wondered what the hell that was?
I don't know. A Science Fiction Multi-Cam sitcom? Sounds like this is something that's going to be done on the cheap in a sound stage with lots of green screen.
I've always wondered what the hell that was?
I don't know. A Science Fiction Multi-Cam sitcom? Sounds like this is something that's going to be done on the cheap in a sound stage with lots of green screen.
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