Lucky strikes

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Not that too many people care here, but I figured I'd post the news anyway... <BR> <BR>As reported today (12/14) in Daily Variety: <BR> <BR>"Corbett, Russos to roll the dice with FX's 'Lucky'" <BR>Written by Melissa Grego <BR> <BR>"FX is close to getting 'Lucky' with SEX AND THE CITY regular [and VISITOR star] John Corbett and director brothers Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. <BR> <BR>The cabler is in negotiations with CAA-repped Corbett to star in the pilot for LUCKY, a dark comedy about recovering gambling addicts. Net is in discussions with the UTA-repped Russos to direct the project, written and exec produced by another brother duo, Robb Cullen and Mark Cullen. Castle Rock is producing. <BR> <BR>FX Entertainment prexy Kevin Reilly said last week that he has high hopes for LUCKY landing on the network's sked as a series in June or July (2002), in the timeslot previously carved out for BAD NEWS, MR. SWANSON. The network is settling out of its 13-episode plans for SWANSON following the exit of star-exec producer Jeremy Piven. <BR> <BR>The Russos are the writer-directors of upcoming pic WELCOME TO COLLINWOOD, produced through Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney's Section Eight shingle at Warner Bros. Pic stars William H. Macy, Sam Rockwell and Clooney." <BR> <BR>Phew! Okay, I'm done. I've covered all appropriate BBSs. ;o)

[Hungry Like the Wolf (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

FX as in Fox, or Fox's FX cable channel? If it's the latter, well... let's just say FX is still only available in a very limited market right now, so it might not receive the widespread exposure...

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

FX as in Fox's cable channel. Also, a *cable* series is better than *no* series, regardless of its distribution market. ;o)

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Update: <BR> <BR>Not only is "Lucky" a go, but they just finished shooting the pilot! <BR> <BR>Monday's issue of the Las Vegas Review-Journal had a blurb about the production, which I paraphrased and posted on jc.com here: <A HREF="http://www.john-corbett.com/panels/lucky/" TARGET="_top">http://www.john-corbett.com/panels/lucky/</A> <BR> <BR>In a nutshell, "Lucky" is being billed as a "dark comedy" and stars "Visitor" John Corbett in the title role as a recovering gambling addict. Cast and crew spent ten days shooting the pilot in Vegas and wrapped up today (1/31/02.) The series will be comprised of 1/2 hour-long episodes and should premiere on FX's sked this fall. <BR> <BR>WAHOOOOOOOOOO! [grin] <BR> <BR>And, on an off-topic note, please give my regards to the night crew, who did a stunning job of cleaning out the cob webs in this conference! Thanks folks! :o)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

*ahem* Dat would be moi. >:-P Yer startin to sound commercial like Dean. hehehe >:-P

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

When was the last time Dean said "WAHOOOOOOOOOO!?" <BR> <BR>LOL <BR> <BR>I knew 'twas you Sher. ;o) <BR>(Hey, can ya ditch the thread header too?)

[Angillas (Angillas)]

Had me confused for a moment there. <BR> <BR>Though you all were referrin' to good ol' Foxtrot X-Ray. ;)

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Now I'm confused. LOL

[Don't hate me cause I'm beeyootiful (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Who am I? How did I get here? <BR> <BR> <BR>and for crying out loud, where are my pants?!

[Electric Goose (Egg)]

FREMONT STREET!! Did someone say Fremont Street? What a blast. I missed the filming of Rush Hour 2 at the Union Plaza by one day whist there to see Brother last March. A blast to be had by all. <BR> <BR>Now, will they be filming in Vegas? or just periodic "internals" and "externals" like CSI, while the bulk of filming is done somewhere else? <BR> <BR>Speaking of Brother (oh how the mind wanders...) Heads up LA ElectroHolics! Brother guitarist Rick Kureck will be JAMMIN in your neighborhood: <BR> <BR>Day Eleven Records Presents: <BR>Rick Kurek <BR>February 5, 2002 and every Tuesday in February <BR>The Joint <BR>8771 W. Pico Blvd <BR>Los Angeles <BR>7:15 pm <BR>There is no cover before 8:00 pm <BR><A HREF="http://www.rickkurek.com" TARGET="_top">http://www.rickkurek.com</A> <BR> <BR>Oh, Fungie, borrowed your pants while you were in the shower. I'll give em back later...

[Chris Ceraolo (Chris)]

Egg-if you're reading this, wear black when you watch I-Man tonight, last ep...WAAAAAAAAAAAAH! <BR> <BR>at 9pm est- VV and Paul will be in chat on Scifi.com <BR> <BR>As for the channel, it's the last night I watch it. <BR> <BR> <BR>Chris <BR>The FOX plant

[Don't hate me cause I'm beeyootiful (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

I thought UPN was picking it up? <BR> <BR> <BR>Oh, and Lisa? Do you have any clue how many of you will fit inside one pair of my pants? Good news is, I'm shopping for a belt :]

[Electric Goose (Egg)]

Well, I *was* having a good Friday. Navy will have to do until I get home and change. <BR> <BR>Fungie, why would you need a belt when you have no pants? ;)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Alas, mateys, that dog-durn thread header, she'sa won'ta go. :-\

[Don't hate me cause I'm beeyootiful (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

For the fashion statement, of course, Goosie. For the fashion statement... <BR> <BR>When the pantsless belt becomes a big hit, I take full credit for it.

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

ROTFLOL - Mark <BR> <BR>Too much..

[Tina (Trina)]

I want to see a picture of that before I buy it!

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

"Back atcha!" Whaaaaa, just saw "Lucky" on FX. Will this be a series? I'm not sure if it was the pilot or what, but it was enjoyable. I couldn't believe the 30 min. were up so soon...was hoping it was an hr. long show.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

There's 13 eps tapes so it hopes to be a series. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR> <BR>Gee, 13 eps......reminds me of another JC series.