CW pilot - THE GRAYSONS - holy prequel Batman!

[Dr.Mirakle32]

I find FOREVER very underrated. It has a good script and a solid cast, but Shumacher's artistic choices pretty much ruined the film for most people.

 

[Krypto]

Also, as blaring as it is, I rather like Goldenthal's scores for his two films.

 

[CelticPredator]

Not to mention every villian in his films were just The Joker x 10. Stupid stupid stupid.

 

[UTtoyfan]

I guess we can end this thread now. CW and WB cancelled their plans for this show.

https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117995430.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

The Boy Wonder won't be flying into primetime after all.

The CW and Warner Bros. TV have been forced to scrap their plans for "The Graysons." Show, which had been given a put pilot commitment, was set to revolve around Batman sidekick Robin in his pre-Caped Crusader days.

Decision to yank the project came from Warner Bros. Pictures Group prexy Jeff Robinov, who initially gave his blessing but changed his mind in recent days.

"Warner Bros. TV never had 100% clearance," said one exec familiar with the project.

The CW had been counting on "The Graysons" to fill the void left by the likely series end of "Smallville." Like "Smallville," "The Graysons" is a superhero origins story. Show was developed to revolve around the world of ^^^^ "DJ" Grayson before taking on the iconic Robin identity.

Project was to be the latest DC Comics franchise to be mined for the smallscreen by Warner Bros. TV. "Smallville" exec producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson were set to write and exec produce, while Wonderland Sound and Vision's McG and Peter Johnson were also aboard to exec produce.

According to studio insiders, Robinov has decreed that Warner Bros. "rethink its DC Comics strategy" and as a result didn't want to do anything big with a DC franchise at the moment -- at least when it came to "Graysons."

"The studio has opted not to go forward with the development of 'The Graysons' at this time as the concept doesn't fit the current strategy for the Batman franchise," the studio said in a statement. "Warner Bros. Television is currently working on several replacement options for the CW."

It's understood that "The Dark Knight" helmer Christopher Nolan never signed off on the TV show; one insider said the helmer was uncomfortable with having a TV show related to the Batman franchise on the air. But according to the studio, the decision to scrap the show rested solely on Robinov and not Nolan.

Others wondered whether Warner Bros. got nervous over the idea of having a both an active Batman TV series and film series at the same time. "Smallville" and, before that, "Lois & Clark," were launched during a lengthy hiatus from the bigscreen for Superman. Some believe 2006's "Superman Returns" was hurt at the box office because of the simultaneous TV show.

A script had not yet been written for "The Graysons," which was still in early stages of development. Word of "The Graysons" first emerged last month (Daily Variety, Oct. 1) -- prematurely, in hindsight.

The one-hour "Graysons" was to be set in modern times and focus on young DJ as he faced challenges involving first loves, young rivals and his family -- a famous juggling act -- as he grew up. (In Batman lore, Grayson was part of a family act called "The Flying Graysons" and orphaned after a gangster had his parents killed.)

Insiders said Warner Bros. TV is now scanning its library for other potential franchises to develop for the CW. The netlet is already kicking the tires on other franchises for next year, including a revival of CBS Paramount's "Melrose Place."

Coincidentally, a new animated Batman series, "Batman: The Brave and the Bold," bows on Cartoon Network next Friday.

 

[galactiboy]

This sounds like one of the weakest ideas ever concieved of on TV

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Good. Now take that money and give us a Green Arrow series.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I think this is probably for the best. They have a lot of possibilities for a spin-off from Smallville - Green Arrow, Supergirl, etc.

 

[UTtoyfan]

Good. Now take that money and give us a Green Arrow series.

Green Arrow!

 

[The Mike]

It's understood that "The Dark Knight" helmer Christopher Nolan never signed off on the TV show; one insider said the helmer was uncomfortable with having a TV show related to the Batman franchise on the air. But according to the studio, the decision to scrap the show rested solely on Robinov and not Nolan.

I guarantee this had more to do with it than they are giving it credit for. Nolan hates the idea of Robin and other rumors stated that ideas kicked around would be that "DJ" would be traveling from city to city including a stop in Gotham that was going to be tailored after the Nolan Gotham from the films.

Nolan is very protective of his franchise and it'll be interesting to see when he leaves it after making the third one as he has been saying for a while now if he'll go all "Alan Moore" on any Bat continuations.

Insiders said Warner Bros. TV is now scanning its library for other potential franchises to develop for the CW. The netlet is already kicking the tires on other franchises for next year, including a revival of CBS Paramount's "Melrose Place."

Jesus. I'll give 90210 this, the reboot I enjoy and it follows the exact same vein as the original with no real deviations except updates on what and how things are done. Melrose Place to replace Smallville?!?!? Can we get TV that doesn't make me feel like I'm 14 watching TV again?

 

[Morbach]

I'm glad this won't be happening. I'm not a fan of Robins at all.

 

[**16k**]

I'm glad! The idea was stinking big time!

 

[TOE]

They need to make Teen Titans

 

[Ancient Astronaut]

Robin sucks. Thank God this didn't get the green light.

 

[Darklord Dave]

They need to make Teen Titans

You know, that's not a bad idea at all. Although a super hero team show would need a bigger budget than a tV show would allow, but I could see Cyborg and Impulse breaking off from the league and teaming up with a young protege of Ollie's (I'd go with Arrowette rather than Speedy) and forming the Titans.

 

[Darth Caedus]

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[The Mike]

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That was one of the dumbest fan made trailers I've ever seen. Why would Grayson take up the same Robin Mantle in Batman's death only with a Tim Drake scheme? Why is Superman so old yet Selena Kyle so young? Why are all the villains still young? So many continuity errors.

Anyway.....a Teen Titans might work, they could easily introduce them with Batman being in his late 30s/early 40s only showing in the original pilot and have the show take off from there.

 

[Hulksmashed]

Robin sucks. Thank God this didn't get the green light.

Hmm...Green Light huh? thats not bad...not bad at all! A green Lantern show!

 

[Darth Caedus]

That was one of the dumbest fan made trailers I've ever seen. Why would Grayson take up the same Robin Mantle in Batman's death only with a Tim Drake scheme? Why is Superman so old yet Selena Kyle so young? Why are all the villains still young? So many continuity errors.

Anyway.....a Teen Titans might work, they could easily introduce them with Batman being in his late 30s/early 40s only showing in the original pilot and have the show take off from there.

Yea, there are MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH better ones that that.