Networks see flurry of pilot castings

Rupert Penry-Jones has been tapped as the lead in ABC's untitled Jerry Bruckheimer drama pilot, and Bulgarian-born Canadian Nina Dobrev has landed the lead in the CW's drama pilot "Vampire Diaries."

In other major pilot castings, Tony Hale is set to star in Fox's comedy "Cop House," Morena Baccarin will play a lead in the ABC drama "V" and Eliza Coupe has been tapped for a lead in ABC's comedy "No Heroics."

The untitled Bruckheimer project, from WBTV, is a mystery series about a group of amateur detectives led by a former cop (U.K.-born Penry-Jones), whose 11-year-old daughter was kidnapped three years ago with no leads.

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Sending much LOVE to Nina Dobrev!

Nina moved to Canada at the age of two and has lived in Toronto, Ontario since. From a very young age she showed great enthusiasm and talent for the arts: Dance, Gymnastics, Theatre, Music, Visual arts, and Acting! Modeling jobs led to commercials, which then turned into film auditions.

Shortly after, she booked roles in feature films "Fugitive Pieces", "Away From Her" and the popular television series "Degrassi: The Next Generation" on CTV.

Nina loves to travel and has often visited Europe both for pleasure, as well as competing internationally representing Canada in Aesthetic gymnastics. She enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, swimming, rock climbing, wake boarding, snowboarding, and horse back riding to name a few.

But above all acting is her passion, and she sees it as an adventure that has just begun; she believes that the journey and the characters we create along the way will help us understand ourselves.

Nina is now 20 years old. With a very bright future!

We'll See you at the Premieres!

Universal's
"Drag Me to Hell"
Starring: Dileep Rao, Alison Lohman, Justin Long,
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mann's Bruin Theatre
948 Broxton Ave, in Westwood Village

Universal Pictures'
"Land of the Lost"
Starring: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel,
Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd, in Hollywood

NEW TV PILOTS -

untitled KELSEY GRAMMER pilot
Tuesday, March 31 and Friday, April 3 at 6:00pm
Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, CA
A new ABC comedy about a hotshot Wall Street executive (Kelsey Grammer) who loses his job and is forced to move back with his wife (Melinda McGraw) and kids to his hometown and reconnect with his family.

CANNED
Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for ABC about a group of friends who all get fired on the same day. Starring Stephanie Lemelin, Amanda Bynes and Tim Peper.

HAPPINESS ISN'T EVERYTHING
Tuesday, April 7 at 5:00pm and Tuesday, April 14 at 5:00pm
Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, CA
A new comedy for CBS created by Mitch Hurwitz ("Arrested Development") that centers on adult siblings who can't keep their noses out of each other's business. Richard Dreyfuss will play the loving but pushy patriarch, with Jason Biggs and Ben Schwartz as his sons.

untitled SHERRI SHEPHERD pilot
Thursday, April 9 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for LIFETIME about a married woman who discovers her husband has been cheating on her and has an illegitimate child - only to agree to let the child and her mother move in with the family. Starring Sherri Shepherd ("Less Than Perfect," "The View")

untitled JEFF STRAUSS pilot
Thursday, April 16 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for ABC which examines marriage and parenthood seen through the eyes of three couples. Starring Jonathan Silverman, Janet Varney and Matthew Lillard. Additional cast information TBA.

WAITING TO DIE
Friday, April 17 at 6:00pm
Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, CA
Two simple guys who are happy with their lives - no matter how bad it might look from the outside. A new comedy for CBS. Cast information TBA

ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE
Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for CBS about a San Francisco movie critic who finds herself accidentally pregnant after a fling with a much younger man, and the unconventional family that ultimately results. Starring Jenna Elfman, Grant Show, Jon Foster and Ashley Jensen.

100 QUESTIONS FOR CHARLOTTE PAYNE
Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00pm and Friday, April 24 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for NBC about a young woman navigating life with friends in New York. The show begins each week at a dating service, where Charlotte is asked a question that then segues into that episode's storyline. Starring Sophie Winkleman and Chris Moynihan.

untitled JUSTIN ADLER pilot
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00pm
The Culver Studios, Culver City, CA
A new comedy for NBC from writer/producer Justin Adler ("Samantha Who?", "Big Day", "Sons And Daughters") described as a family show with adult siblings. Starring Nick D'Agosto and Michael Rosenbaum.

BIG D
Thursday, April 23 at 6:00pm
Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, CA
In this new CBS comedy set in Dallas, Deanna Dunagan plays a Texan Southern belle who welcomes her son back home from New York and meddles in his wife's life. The matriarch's daughter is a tad sensitive and thrives on drama. Co-starring Missi Pyle, Ben Koldyke and Chris Parnell.

The ANITA RENFROE Presentation
Thursday, April 23 at 6:00pm
Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, CA
Anita Renfroe stars in a new family sitcom centered around the thought that family comes first, by any means necessary. Anita has a unique brand of estrogen flavored comedy and blend of sass, edge and slightly offbeat takes on All Things Female. Renfroe, who some have described as "this generation's Erma Bombeck" is a featured comedian on ABC's "Good Morning America."

THIS LITTLE PIGGY
Friday, April 24 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for ABC that centers on two adult siblings who are forced to live with their eldest brother and his family in their childhood home after falling on hard times. Starring Andrea Parker. Additional cast information TBA

BROTHERS
Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00pm
Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, CA
New FOX comedy about a retired football player who returns to his hometown and starts working to reconnect with his family - especially his brother, who is confined to a wheelchair following a car accident. Starring Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Michael Strahan and Carl Weathers.

ACE IN THE HOLE
Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00pm
CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA
A new comedy for CBS that stars Adam Carolla as a husband and father who works as a driving instructor.

ACTORS HEADING TO NW STUDIOS - FAST TRAK1

1: Start out going SOUTH on 13TH AVE S toward S WALKER ST. 0.1 mi
2: Turn LEFT onto S COLLEGE ST. 0.1 mi
3: Turn RIGHT onto 14TH AVE S. 0.1 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto BEACON AVE S. 0.6 mi
5: BEACON AVE S becomes S HOLGATE ST. 0.3 mi
6: Turn RIGHT onto 4TH AVE S. 0.2 mi
7: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto ramp. 0.1 mi
8: Turn RIGHT onto S ATLANTIC ST/EDGAR MARTINEZ DR S. 0.0 mi
9: Merge onto I-90 E. 0.4 mi
10: Merge onto I-5 N via EXIT 2B on the LEFT 110.7 mi
11: Take the WA-543 N exit, EXIT 275, toward TRUCK CUSTOMS/H STREET. 0.3 mi
12: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto WA-543 N (Crossing into *CANADA* BRITISH COLUMBIA). 0.9 mi
13: WA-543 N becomes PROVINCIAL ROUTE 15 N/PACIFIC HWY. 12.6 mi
14: Take the ROUTE 1 WEST ramp toward VANCOUVER. 0.4 mi
15: Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 1 W/TRANS CANADA HWY W toward VANCOUVER. 5.3 mi
16: Take the HWY-7 E exit, EXIT 44, toward PORT COQUITLAM/PORT MOODY. 0.8 mi
17: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto LOUGHEED HWY/PROVINCIAL ROUTE 7 E. 2.1 mi
18: End at Lougheed Highway Coquitlam, BC V3C

UPCOMING FEATURES TO BE CASTED

Pirates of the Caribbean 4,

The Ring 3,
Wanted 2,
Terminator 5,
Knight Ridder,
Thunder Cats, Poe,
Jeepers Creepers 3,
Outlander,
Nick Fury,
Masters of the Universe,
Hellraiser,
The Avengers,
Troll, Halo,
Ghost Rider 2,
Death Wish,
Austin Powers 4,
Creep Show,
Dune,
Jumper 2,
The Birds,
Captain America,
Spider Man 4,
Silver Surfer,
X-Men: First Class,
Fantastic Voyage,
Inside Man 2,
Sin City 3,
Beverly Hills Cop 4,
Superman: Man of Steel,
Hairspray 2,
Scream 4,
Ghostbusters 3,
Mean Girls 2,
High School Musical 4,
Wonder Women,
The Flash,
Warriors,
The Evil Dead,

Where to report

CBS Studio Center 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City
100 Questions For Charlotte Payne
Ace In The Hole
Canned
Rita Rocks
The Bill Engvall Show
This Little Piggy
Untitled Jeff Strauss Pilot
Untitled Sherri Shepherd Pilot

CBS Television 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles

Hollywood Center Studios 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood
The Suite Life On Deck

Paramount Studios 860 N. Gower St. Hollywood

Raleigh Studios-Manhattan Beach 1600 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach
America’s Funniest Videos

Sony Pictures Studios 3970 Overland Ave., Culver City
Brothers
Happiness Isn’t Everything
The Anita Renfroe Presentation
Waiting To Die

The Culver StudiosCulver City
Untitled Justin Adler Pilot

Warner Bros. Studios 4210 W. Olive Ave., Burbank
Big D
The Big Bang Theory
Two And A Half Men
Untitled Kelsey Grammer Pilot

ON HIATUS

According To Jim
Gary Unmarried
New Adventures Of Old Christine
Roommates
Rules Of Engagement
Sonny With A Chance
Surviving Suburbia
'Til Death
Wizards Of Waverly Place

PASSCODE KEY REQUIRED

Franklin Davenport, Ceecee Richards, Jake Monroe, Thomas Davers,.

• Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada
• Clova Cinemas - 5732 176 Street, Cloverdale, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
('Talon' exteriors)
• Cloverdale, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
• Hatley Castle, Royal Roads, Colwood, British Columbia, Canada
(exteriors)
• Koerner Plaza, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
(parade scene in pilot)
• Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
• South Delta Baptist Church, Tsawwassen, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
• Thompson-Nicola Region, British Columbia, Canada
• Tsawwassen, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

PASSCODE KEY REQUIRED

For Sean Taylor, Olando Michaels, Renee Carlton, Amy Bridgeport, Daren Powell, Elias Walker: June 9 thru August 20, 2009


• Buntzen Lake, Anmore, British Columbia, Canada
• Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
• Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
• Clarkson Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
• Cleveland Dam, Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Heritage Village Museum, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
• Langley, British Columbia, Canada
• New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
• Old Terminal Pub, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
• Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
• Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
• South Terminal, Vancouver International Airport, Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
• Steveston, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada