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JamesG · 03-16-2010, 12:34 PM

Syfy picks up "Three Inches" pilot
By James Hibberd
March 15, 2010

Syfy has greenlighted a pilot that puts a spin on the traditional superhero genre and seeks to continue growing its "Battlestar Galactica" empire.

The network has ordered a 90-minute pilot, "Three Inches," from Fox Television Studios, writer Harley Peyton ("Twin Peaks") and executive producer Bob Cooper.

It centers on an underachiever who gains the power to move any object using his mind, but only for a distance of three inches. He recruits a team of fellow heroes, each with their own less-than-spectacular abilities.

" "Three Inches" is a fun, smart, offbeat spin on the superhero genre," Syfy executive vp development Mark Stern said. "It's a very postmodern approach, with a really wonderful, tongue-in-cheek script."

Added David Madden, executive vp at Fox TV Studios, "We felt there was something special and particularly twisted about this script, both in tone and in its sense of imagination."

The network hopes to at least pick up one of its two pilots. The other, "Alphas", also is about a team with superpowers.

Syfy also is seeking to expand its popular "Battlestar" franchise.

When asked about the chances of its modestly performing spinoff "Caprica" getting a renewal, Stern was bullish. He pointed to the show recently hitting a series high in the adult demographic using Live+7 ratings, drawing 1.6 million viewers and 913,000 adults 18-49.

"We have a lot of hope for that show," Stern said. "The (DVR data) has been very promising and growing week after week."

The network also is looking to order another "Battlestar"-related project. Details were slim, but Stern said the title would mark a return to the franchise's space-opera roots.

"We're looking for other ways to spin off "Battlestar" beyond "Caprica" ", he said. "That world is so rich. We're sitting down with (executive producer) Ron Moore and his team. It would not necessarily be a traditional series."

With Syfy's upfront scheduled for Tuesday, media buyers likely will receive added clarity on the network's plans. Until then, there's one project that Stern adamantly refused to discuss, a title so notorious, the Syfy executive would not divulge any hints about its content.

"I absolutely cannot talk about "Sharktopus" ", Stern said.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...9ea5baca1a176a

JamesG · 08-24-2010, 03:14 PM

James Marsters Returns to TV on New Syfy Series "Three Inches"
by Nick Zaino
posted Aug 24th 2010

James Marsters will finally get to play one of the good guys.

According to DigitalSpy.com, Marsters, best known to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fans as evil vamp Spike, announced that he will play Troy, leader of a gang of superheroes with substandard powers, in Syfy's new series "Three Inches".

The project was previously announced in March with the pick-up of a 90-minute pilot episode from "Twin Peaks" writer Harley Peyton.

The show revolves around a man named Walter who gets struck by lightning and finds he can move objects with his mind -- but he can only move them three inches.

He is then recruited into a superhero gang full of people with similarly lackluster powers. Marsters' character, Troy, is the gang leader. His power(s) have yet to be revealed.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/08/24/ja...-three-inches/

JamesG · 08-25-2010, 06:55 PM

Syfy Pilot "Three Inches" Adds Regulars
By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Tuesday August 24, 2010

Stephanie Jacobsen ("Melrose Place") and Naoko Mori ("Torchwood") have joined SyFy's drama pilot "Three Inches" as regulars.

The project, from Fox TV Studios and Landscape Entertainment, centers on Walter (Noah Reid), a twenty-something underachiever who acquires a seemingly worthless superpower after getting struck by lightning: he can move any object three inches with his mind.

He goes on to recruit a team of fellow heroes, each with their own less-than-spectacular abilities.

Jacobsen, repped by APA and Global Creative, and Mori, repped by Michael Greene & Assoc., will play two of them:

- a beautiful “super” hero who has the ability to shape the emotions of anyone she meets at close range.

- a woman who can duplicate and recite any sounds she hears.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/08/syfy...-adds-regular/

03-16-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	Stephanie Jacobsen and Naoko Mori Join Syfy's "Three Inches" Syfy picks up "Three Inches" pilot By James Hibberd March 15, 2010 Syfy has greenlighted a pilot that puts a spin on the traditional superhero genre and seeks to continue growing its "Battlestar Galactica" empire. The network has ordered a 90-minute pilot, "Three Inches," from Fox Television Studios, writer Harley Peyton ("Twin Peaks") and executive producer Bob Cooper. It centers on an underachiever who gains the power to move any object using his mind, but only for a distance of three inches. He recruits a team of fellow heroes, each with their own less-than-spectacular abilities. " "Three Inches" is a fun, smart, offbeat spin on the superhero genre," Syfy executive vp development Mark Stern said. "It's a very postmodern approach, with a really wonderful, tongue-in-cheek script." Added David Madden, executive vp at Fox TV Studios, "We felt there was something special and particularly twisted about this script, both in tone and in its sense of imagination." The network hopes to at least pick up one of its two pilots. The other, "Alphas", also is about a team with superpowers. Syfy also is seeking to expand its popular "Battlestar" franchise. When asked about the chances of its modestly performing spinoff "Caprica" getting a renewal, Stern was bullish. He pointed to the show recently hitting a series high in the adult demographic using Live+7 ratings, drawing 1.6 million viewers and 913,000 adults 18-49. "We have a lot of hope for that show," Stern said. "The (DVR data) has been very promising and growing week after week." The network also is looking to order another "Battlestar"-related project. Details were slim, but Stern said the title would mark a return to the franchise's space-opera roots. "We're looking for other ways to spin off "Battlestar" beyond "Caprica" ", he said. "That world is so rich. We're sitting down with (executive producer) Ron Moore and his team. It would not necessarily be a traditional series." With Syfy's upfront scheduled for Tuesday, media buyers likely will receive added clarity on the network's plans. Until then, there's one project that Stern adamantly refused to discuss, a title so notorious, the Syfy executive would not divulge any hints about its content. "I absolutely cannot talk about "Sharktopus" ", Stern said. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...9ea5baca1a176a Attached Images
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08-24-2010, 03:14 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	*James Marsters Returns to TV on New Syfy Series "Three Inches"* by Nick Zaino posted Aug 24th 2010 James Marsters will finally get to play one of the good guys. According to DigitalSpy.com, Marsters, best known to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fans as evil vamp Spike, announced that he will play Troy, leader of a gang of superheroes with substandard powers, in Syfy's new series "Three Inches". The project was previously announced in March with the pick-up of a 90-minute pilot episode from "Twin Peaks" writer Harley Peyton. The show revolves around a man named Walter who gets struck by lightning and finds he can move objects with his mind -- but he can only move them three inches. He is then recruited into a superhero gang full of people with similarly lackluster powers. Marsters' character, Troy, is the gang leader. His power(s) have yet to be revealed. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/08/24/ja...-three-inches/ Attached Images

08-25-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	*Syfy Pilot "Three Inches" Adds Regulars* By NELLIE ANDREEVA \| Tuesday August 24, 2010 Stephanie Jacobsen ("Melrose Place") and Naoko Mori ("Torchwood") have joined SyFy's drama pilot "Three Inches" as regulars. The project, from Fox TV Studios and Landscape Entertainment, centers on Walter (Noah Reid), a twenty-something underachiever who acquires a seemingly worthless superpower after getting struck by lightning: he can move any object three inches with his mind. He goes on to recruit a team of fellow heroes, each with their own less-than-spectacular abilities. Jacobsen, repped by APA and Global Creative, and Mori, repped by Michael Greene & Assoc., will play two of them: - a beautiful “super” hero who has the ability to shape the emotions of anyone she meets at close range. - a woman who can duplicate and recite any sounds she hears. http://www.deadline.com/2010/08/syfy...-adds-regular/ Attached Images