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Important News regarding Ruby and the Rockits
Ruby and the Rockits will be taping their pilot on November 1st. Thanks to PatrickCassidy.net you can get tickets to this taping. One caveat, however. PLEASE read all the fine print to be sure you know what you're getting into!
To order tickets to the taping, go to: http://www.tvtickets.com/fmi/xsl/tickets/addrecord.xsl?
10/8/08 Ruby and the Rockits Update
From TVGuide.com:
...The network also greenlit Ruby and the Rockits, headlined by Spy Kids' Alexa Vega as Ruby. The multi-camera series revolves around an ex-teen idol (Patrick Cassidy) trying to live a normal life until his brother and former band member (David Cassidy) shows up unexpectedly with a teenage daughter.
The series comes courtesy of one-time teen idol, Shaun Cassidy, who will write with Ed Yeager. Ted Wass is tapped to direct.
Both comedies are scheduled to go into production this fall in L.A.
From AceShowbiz.com:
As announced on Wednesday, October 8, ABC network will produce the pilot series of "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Ruby and the Rockits".
The 1999 American romantic comedy film, "10 Things I Hate About You" is picked up by ABC Family to be produced into TV series along with the comedy "Ruby and the Rockits". The American cable television network has announced that it will make two half-hour pilots of the two series to join the ABC Family program. Filming in Los Angeles, both pilots will go into production this fall.
"Ruby" is a multi-camera comedy starring David Cassidy and "Spy Kids" star Alexa Vega as Ruby. Austin Butler will also appear as a co-star in the pilot. "Ruby" will be directed by Ted Wass and executive produced by Shaun Cassidy and Marsh McCall. It was written by former teen idol, Shaun Cassidy, and Ed Yeager.
From Futoncritic:
[10.08.08 - 02:51 PM]
ABC FAMILY CONTINUES ITS ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING MOMENTUM WITH ALL NEW PILOT PRODUCTION
Released by ABC Family
"Ruby and The Rockits," is an ABC Studios' half-hour multi-cam comedy series executive produced by Shaun Cassidy ("Invasion") and Marsh McCall ("Carpoolers"), and directed by Ted Wass ("Less Than Perfect"). The series follows Patrick Callahan, a former teen idol who has chosen to lead a quiet life with his wife and two sons. But when his former Rockits band mate and brother, David, shows up unexpectedly with his new-found teenage daughter in tow, the Callahan family's life becomes anything but normal. David, who refuses to give up his past glory days, comes to Patrick for help raising Ruby while he continues to tour. Patrick must now put the past with David behind them in order to help raise Ruby and keep order within the rest of the Callahan clan. "Ruby and The Rockits" was written by former teen idol Shaun Cassidy and Ed Yeager, with teleplay by Ed Yeager. Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids"), Austin Butler ("Zoey 101"), Patrick Cassidy ("Smallville") and former teen idol David Cassidy ("The Partridge Family") star
From MutlichannelNews:
ABC Family Greenlights Pilot Pair
Production Begins On Comedies That Could Join 2009 Schedule
By R. Thomas Umstead -- Multichannel News, 10/8/2008 11:00:00 AM
ABC Family Wednesday approved a pair of comedy series pilots that will begin production this fall.
The second, Ruby and The Rockits, stars Patrick Cassidy (Smallville) as a teen idol trying to live a quiet family life when his fast-living, former band member and brother David (Partridge Family star David Cassidy)– along with his teenage daughter -- comes unexpectedly into his life. Alexa Vega (Spy Kids) and Austin Butler (Zoey 101) also star in the show, which is executive-produced by Shaun Cassidy (Invasion).
The two series could join previously announced comedy series Roommates and Sophie on ABC Family’s 2009 schedule.
From TelevisionWeek:
ABC Family said it has greenlighted production of two pilots, “Ruby and the Rockits” and “10 Things I Hate About You.”
“Ruby” is a half-hour multicamera comedy about a former teen idol that has three members of the Cassidy family involved. It is executive produced by Shaun Cassidy, himself a former teen idol, and stars former “Partridge Family” heartthrob David Cassidy and his half-brother Patrick Cassidy from “Smallville.” The pilot is being directed by Ted Wass. In the show, the lead character is quietly raising a family when his brother and former bandmate drops off his daughter Ruby while he goes on tour.
“We’re excited about these pilots and feel they’re perfect additions to our existing slate of programs,” said Kate Juergens, executive VP for original series programming and development at ABC Family. “These shows are headed by talented teams who clearly possess authentic voices which we believe will resonate with our millennial viewers.”
From Zap2It.com:
ABC Family Greenlights '10 Things I Hate,' 'Ruby' Pilots
'10 Things I Hate About You' becomes a series, while former 'Spy Kids' star Alexa Vega goes to half-hour comedy
Two more pilots are looking to join the family of original programming at ABC Family.
The cable channel has greenlit two new pilots, "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Ruby and the Rockits," it was announced Wednesday (Oct. 8).
"We're excited about these pilots and feel they're perfect additions to our existing slate of programs," says Kate Juergens, the network's executive vice president, original series programming & development. "These shows are headed by talented teams who clearly possess authentic voices which we believe will resonate with our millennial viewers."
"Ruby and the Rockits" is a half-hour, multi-camera comedy starring Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids") as Ruby, the teenage daughter of David Callahan ( David Cassidy) and niece of Patrick Callahan ( Patrick Cassidy), brothers and former teen idols in the band The Rockits. Since David continues to tour and pursue a life in music, he turns to Patrick to help raise Ruby, who joins the Callahan clan consisting of Patrick, his wife and two sons.
"Ruby" was written by former teen idol Shaun Cassidy (Patrick's brother and David's half-brother) and Ed Yeager. Ted Wass directs the pilot, which is executive produced by Shaun Cassidy and Marsh McCall. Austin Butler of "Zoey 101" co-stars.
Both pilots will go into production this fall, filming in Los Angeles.
9/21/08 Inseperable Update
From Canada.com:
Movie writer Glen Schaefer on five productions shooting around B.C.
Inseparable
Remember 1970s teen singing idol Shaun Cassidy? He's now a producer, the guy behind this U.S. TV pilot starring Lloyd Owen as a psychiatrist with a split personality. Tricia Helfer co-stars.
6/25/08 Inseperable Update
From Zap2It.com:
'Battlestar' Actress Lands on FOX's 'Inseparable'
Tricia Helfer joins Lloyd Owen and Morgan Turner in FOX pilot
Tricia Helfer has signed on to co-star in FOX's drama pilot "Inseparable."
Created by Shaun Cassidy ("Invasion"), "Inseparable" is a modern-day Jekyll-and-Hyde-style look at a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist (Lloyd Owen) with a split personality. His main alter ego just happens to be a master criminal.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Helfer will play a police department psychiatrist.
In addition, the trade reports that Morgan Turner will play the main character's daughter.
Helfer, currently appearing on the last season of Sci Fi Channel's "Battlestar Galactica," signed a talent deal with FOX back in April. The Canadian-born model-turned-actress previously co-starred in the FOX pilot "Them."
From IGN.com:
Inseparable Project for Tricia Helfer
Battlestar actress joins updated Jekyll and Hyde story
June 25, 2008 - Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer recently signed a development deal with the FOX network and a project now has resulted from that partnership - Helfer has joined the FOX pilot Inseparable, says the Hollywood Reporter.
The Reporter describes the project, which is written and executive produced by Shaun Cassidy (American Gothic) as, "a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde tale about Justin/Clyde (Viva Laughlin's Lloyd Owen), a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist with a split personality whose alter ego is a charismatic criminal."
Helfer will co-star as Mason Wicks, a psychiatrist who evaluates suspects for the police.
The Reporter describes the project, which is written and executive produced by Shaun Cassidy (American Gothic) as, "a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde tale about Justin/Clyde (Viva Laughlin's Lloyd Owen), a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist with a split personality whose alter ego is a charismatic criminal."
Helfer will co-star as Mason Wicks, a psychiatrist who evaluates suspects for the police.
From DigitalSpy:
Helfer joins 'Inseparable' pilot
Wednesday, June 25 2008, 11:40 BST
By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter
Tricia Helfer has been cast as the female lead in Fox's pilot Inseparable.
The drama is a modern-day reworking of the Jekyll and Hyde story focusing on Justin/Clyde (Lloyd Owen), a partially paralysed forensic psychiatrist with a charismatic criminal as his alter ego.
The Battlestar Galactica actress will play Mason Wicks, a psychiatrist working with the police department.
Morgan Turner has also joined the cast as Justin's daughter Emily.
Invasion creator Shaun Cassidy wrote the Inseparable pilot.
6/20/08 Inseperable Update
From Zap2It.com:
FOX's 'Inseparable' Lead Goes to 'Laughlin' Lad
Lloyd Owen tackles the Jekyll-and-Hyde lead role
"Viva Laughlin" star Lloyd Owen has been cast in the lead of FOX's drama pilot "Inseparable," taking over for the departed Toby Stephens.
Created by Shaun Cassidy ("Invasion"), "Inseparable" is in contention for a midseason berth at FOX.
A modern-day take on the Jekyll-and-Hyde story, "Inseparable" focuses on a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist (Owen) with a very devious alter ego, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"Inseparable" has already had an unusual journey to reach this stage. FOX approved casting at the beginning of the year before a finished script was in place. Stephens snagged the lead, but the writers strike put the process in limbo. FOX didn't order an actual pilot until May, by which time the studio's deal with Stephens had expired.
The FOX offering also shouldn't be confused with NBC's modern-day Jekyll-and-Hyde story, the Monday night spy drama "My Own Worst Enemy," which stars Christian Slater.
Before his very short-lived run as a CBS star this past fall -- "Laughlin" was cancelled after two low-rated airings -- Owen's credits included "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," "Monarch of the Glen" and the feature "Miss Potter."
5/12/08 Inseperable Update
From C21Media (London):
As it prepares for its Upfront on Thursday, Fox has given a cast-contingent pilot order for mid-season consideration for Inseparable. Toby Stephens was previously cast in the hour-long drama, which at the time was contingent on creator Shaun Cassidy's latest draft of the script. Since then, Stephens's option has expired, forcing producers to search for a new lead.
ABC Studios will continue to produce the project, which follows a forensic psychiatrist who has an alternate personality as a result of a traumatic childhood event.
From Zap2It.com:
Also, FOX has given a cast contingent pilot order to "Inseparable" from Shaun Cassidy. Toby Stephens was formerly attached to star, but the actor's deal reportedly expired before FOX could formally order the pilot.
3/3/08 Inseperable Update
From Canada.com:
New pilots might never be filmed
Reuters
Published: Sunday, March 02, 2008LOS ANGELES -- With the pilot season truncated to three months because of the writers strike, some broadcast networks are hiring actors for projects that may not even get shot.
British TV actor Toby Stephens (Jane Eyre) was cast Wednesday as the lead in Fox's drama Inseparable, a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde tale. However, the project has not yet been picked up to pilot.
Inseparable was pitched before the strike by creator Shaun Cassidy. The network asked for a revised draft, which Cassidy couldn't complete before the three-month stoppage began on Nov. 5. Fox in January gave its blessing for casting to begin, but delayed the pilot order until it can read Cassidy's new draft.
In similar fashion, two comedy projects, Fox's Don't Bring Frank and CBS's Ex Life, were cleared to begin casting before the projects have been picked up to pilots.
2/28/08 Inseperable Update:
From Reuters.com:
Networks hire actors for fantasy projects
By Nellie Andreeva
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - With the pilot season truncated to three months because of the writers strike, some broadcast networks are hiring actors for projects that may not even get shot.
British TV actor Toby Stephens ("Jane Eyre") was cast Wednesday as the lead in Fox's drama "Inseparable," a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde tale. However, the project has not yet been picked up to pilot.
"Inseparable" was pitched before the strike by creator Shaun Cassidy. The network asked for a revised draft, which Cassidy couldn't complete before the three-month stoppage began on November 5. To get a head start when the strike concluded, Fox in January gave its blessing for casting to begin, but delayed the official pilot order until it read Cassidy's new draft.
Another article from 2/28/08 from The Hollywood Reporter: (thanks to ValentineVal for the heads-up on this article!):
New trend: stars before pickups
With the pilot season truncated to three months because of the writers strike, some broadcast networks are switching the order of pilot casting and pickups to save time and give themselves a better shot at sought-after talent.
On Wednesday, British actor Toby Stephens ("Die Another Day") was cast as the lead in Fox's drama "Inseparable." However, the project has not yet been picked up to pilot.
A modern-day Jekyll and Hyde tale about a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist (Stephens) with a split personality whose alter ego is a charismatic criminal, "Inseparable" was pitched before the strike by creator Shaun Cassidy, who originally developed it several years ago. The network asked for a revised draft, which Cassidy couldn't complete before the work stoppage began.
January, 2008
According to the Hollywood Reporter and ComingSoon.net, Fox will begin casting a show that we first heard about from Shaun Cassidy in the 2003/2004 development season. The show, Inseparable, is a "modern day Jekyll and Hyde tale about a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist with a split personality whose alter ego is a charismatic criminal."
Apparently Fox bought this show after Mr. Cassidy pitched it (through his overall deal with ABC Studios) in the fall. Shaun apparently was working on getting a revised draft of the show to Fox when the writer's strike began. Fox, however, is getting a head start by greenlighting casting for the series in anticipation of receiving the revised draft for the show once the strike is settled. The following is the article from the Hollywood Reporter (the article from ComingSoon.net is a repeated synopsis of this same article so I'm just putting in the link above):
A pilot, only without the crew
Fox begins casting 'Inseparable' sans script, order
Jan 11, 2008
This is pilot season, WGA strike-style.
Fox has given the green light for casting to begin on the one-hour project "Inseparable" from "Invasion" creator Shaun Cassidy and ABC Studios.
However, the project has not been picked up to pilot, a process that has been stalled by the writers strike.
Cassidy first developed "Inseparable" -- a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde tale about a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist with a split personality whose alter ego is a charismatic criminal -- during the 2003-04 development season, when it was set up at CBS through Universal.
It was resurrected in the fall when Cassidy, through his overall deal at ABC Studios, pitched it to Fox before the strike.
The network bought it and asked for a revised draft. Before Cassidy was able to complete it, the writers walkout began.
At a showrunner rally at the gates of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank on Nov. 7, the third day of the strike, Cassidy told The Hollywood Reporter that he has several projects at ABC Studios that are now in "development freeze" (HR 11/8).
Two months later, the prolonged strike has wiped out this year's pilot season, and the duration of the stoppage is anybody's guess.
To get a head start when it's over, Fox is proceeding with casting on "Inseparable." But there will be no official pilot order to the project until the network sees Cassidy's new draft, which he will finish after the end of the strike.
CAA-repped Cassidy is in the first year of a two-year overall deal at ABC Studios, which has now been suspended because of the strike.
Cassidy previously created or co-created the series "American Gothic," "Players," "Roar" and "Cover Me" and executive produced CBS' "Cold Case" and "The Agency."
FEBRUARY, 2007
SHAUN ONSTAGE!!
Is Shaun Cassidy getting "the itch" to perform again?
Since the end of "Invasion" we haven't heard about any writing/productions coming from Shaun Cassidy Productions, but he seems to be popping up on the stage with more frequency!
On February 9 & 10, 2007 Shaun Cassidy played "Vince Fontaine" in a Hidden Hills Playhouse production of "Grease" called Gray Grease.
(for more information visit http://www.kennymorse.com/graygrease.htm)
