ABC Snags a Futuristic Shawn Ryan Drama and Jekyll and Hyde-Inspired Project

Shawn Ryan ABC has snagged a drama pilot from The Shield creator Shawn Ryan, as well as Hyde, a drama loosely inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Ryan's drama, The Last Resort, is a futuristic thriller about the crew of a U.S. nuclear submarine who refused direct orders to fire nuclear missiles and must go on the lam. They find sanctuary at a NATO base where they declare themselves the world's smallest nuclear nation. Ryan and Karl Gajdusek (Dead Like Me) came up with the concept and are writing the project together. Shawn Ryan and Simon Mirren book procedural pilot at CBS This is Ryan's second drama pilot obtained this season. His crime procedural with Criminal Minds' Simon Mirren was just bought by CBS. ABC has also bought a drama from Sheldon Turner (Up In the Air) that is a contemporary look at the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story about a young ER doctor with a degenerative eye condition. Of course, the experimental treatment he undergoes has some unusual side effects that cause him to have a split personality. Jennifer Klein (Armageddon) will also executive-produce. The news was first reported by Deadline.

Inside Kim Kardashians Fairytale Wedding

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries might have had 450 guests and over a dozen cameras filming their wedding on Saturday, but the happy couple was able to create an intimate and warm celebration and, keep most of the details under wraps! People Assistant Editor Jen Garcia, the only print journalist inside the Montecito ceremony, stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Monday to dish on details from inside the lavish event. It was beautiful, it was just specular, Jen raved to Kit Hoover and guest co-host Arsenio Hall. [Kim] took everyones breathe away, stunning! Despite all the hoopla and massive behind-the-scenes work needed to pull off such a huge event, Jen said there werent any snafus. It all went along pretty smoothly. It was rather low-key, she explained. There were no tears, I was surprised. It was all smiles. Kim was totally cool as a cucumber. Kris was a little nervous right at the beginning, understandably so. Jen said the happy couple also nailed their first kiss as husband and wife. The kiss was sweet. She kind of grabbed his face, they were wrapped around each other, it was very sweet. It was perfect. It was the right amount of emotion, she continued. I thought it would feel a little more like a production, [but] it was intimate. They did such a great job of making it feel warm and inviting. The warm ceremony set the stage for a more celebratory reception, which included a slew of celebrity guests like Robin Thicke, Ali, Dina and Lindsay Lohan, Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough, Mark Ballas, Katie Lee Gifford, La La Anthony and Serena Williams. There was definitely no shortage of booze, Jen said of the reception. Kourtney and Khloe were having a great time. When they were giving their speeches and introducing one of the bands they were holding up a bottle of champagne. They were definitely having some fun. Jen said that Lindsay also had fun, but not too much fun. She was well behaved, I promise, Jen said of the headline-making actress. The newlyweds, who got a few dancing pointers from Kims Dancing with the Stars partner Mark Ballas, also impressed during their first dance. [They] were fantastic [dancers] it was pretty impressive, but short, she said of the couple, whose first dance was to Robin Thicke performing his song, Angels. Their family joined them on the dance floor shortly after. Everyone got out there and boogied. La La Anthony also stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Monday to chat about her new VH1 show, La Las Full Court Life, and she relived her exciting night at Kim and Kris wedding. It was amazing! It was the royal wedding of the United States, the star who attended with husband and NBA star Carmelo Anthony said. Seeing my best friend get married was just a moment. Probably why Im a little exhausted right now. I think I partied a little too much, but it was definitely amazing. Myself and Serena Williams, we danced the night away. Kathie Lee Gifford showed Access all the goodies that guests were given at the weekend ceremony. The gift bags included personalized treasures like flip flops that said, Kim Loves Kris, an assortment of nail polishes with one named Here Kims The Bride and scented candles. They couldnt give you enough stuff at this thing, which was fine, Kathie Lee told Access. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Disney, Pixar announce new toons

After the release of "Monsters University" in summer 2013, Pixar's next two pics will revolve around dinosaurs and what happens in the human mind. The toons don't yet have official titles. "The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dinosaurs," as Disney presented the film at the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, will bow holiday 2013. Bob Peterson (who penned "Finding Nemo" and "Up") helms. Project tells the dino tale from the angle of what might have happened if asteroids hadn't wiped out the prehistoric beasts and they were still alive today. "Up"-director Pete Docter is helming "The Untitled Pixar Movie That Takes You Inside The Mind."That film hits theaters summer 2014. Pixar and Walt Disney Animation chief John Lasseter made the announcements after introducing first looks at "Brave," Pixar's first fairy tale, "Planes," a spinoff of the "Cars" franchise, "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Monsters University," a prequel to "Monsters Inc.," which brought out Billy Crystal on stage to discuss his return to the film, 10 years after the original was released. Pixar is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

TNT renews 'Leverage'

TNT drama "Leverage" has been renewed for a fifth season by the cabler, with 15 episodes to air next summer. Starring Timothy Hutton, "Leverage" has improved in viewers in each of its first four seasons and now averages 4.8 million (1.9 million in adults 18-49). Overall viewership has improved 10% compared to season three. "While many shows decline in their second, third or fourth seasons, 'Leverage' has defied the odds and continued to climb," said TNT, TBS and TCM programming chief Michael Wright. The fourth season of "Leverage" takes a break after the Aug. 28 airing, then resumes in November. TNT renewed freshmen "Falling Skies" and "Franklin & Bash" in July and sophomore "Rizzoli & Isles" in August, but canceled second-year series "Men of a Certain Age." The network is also preparing to bid farewell to retiring drama "The Closer." Dean Devlin (Electric Entertainment), John Rogers and Chris Downey exec produce "Leverage." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Tenpercenteries

Terrell "T.O." Owens has inked with Buchwald/Fortitude. He was most lately seen about the VH1 skein "Single Ladies," and can guest-star the following month within the season finale of USA's "Necessary Roughness."WWE Celebrity Mike "The Miz" Mizanin has signed with Medavoy Management. Aside from the WWE, he'll be viewed next like a guest star on USA's "Psych." He's also the host of MTV's "Rivals After Show."Josh Margolin has signed with Brillstein. He was last observed in the Justin Kuritzkes play "Because The Boat Approaches."Ben Gorman has became a member of Pakula/King & Affiliates being an agent. Formerly he was an assistant at Gersh and APA. Jon Van Ness has signed with Optimism Entertainment for representation. Past credits include "The Hitcher" and "Sunset." Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

British Actor Joins The Nights Watch For Game Of Thrones Season 2

By Jolie LashLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has confirmed some new casting news for the second season of the hit, Emmy-nominated HBO show. British actor Ben Crompton will play Dolorous Edd, a member of the Nights Watch, who works for the Old Bear, Lord Commander Jeor Mormontt (James Cosmo), Martin confirmed on his Not A Blog on Tuesday. Cromptons character will join Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and the men of the Nights Watch as they journey beyond the Wall, in search of Snows uncle, the long-missing Benjen Stark (Joseph Mawle). Crompton, from Manchester, England, appeared in the UK television show Man Stroke Woman. Click HERE to see a photo of Crompton. He was also in PBS movie The Mayor of Casterbridge, which starred former Rome actors James Purefoy (Marc Anthony) and Polly Walker (Atia). He also played Inspector Mason in North & South, the British miniseries based on the 1855 novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, which starred upcoming The Hobbit actor, Richard Armitage. Crompton joins the just confirmed Hannah Murray as Gilly, Karl Davies as Alton Lannister as well as Roy Dotrice as Hallyne, the pyromancer, German actor Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen Hghar, Gemma Whelan as Yara Greyjoy (in the books as Asha), Nonso Anozie as Xaro Xhoan Daxos, Liam Cunningham as Davos, Stephen Dillane as Robert Baratheons heir and brother Stannis, Dutch actress Carice van Houten as the red priestess Melisandre, Gwendoline Christie as Brienne, knight to Renly Baratheon, and Tudors actress Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell, Renlys wife. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

TCA Awards: 'Friday Nights Lights' voted program of the year

It's a good day in Dillon."Friday Night Lights," the just-concluded series that was beloved by the few who watched over its five-season run, was voted program of the year by the Television Critics Assn. at its annual awards ceremony Saturday night.The NBC skein, which needed the help of DirecTV to stay alive for its last three seasons, starred Kyle Chandler as a high school football coach Eric Taylor and Connie Britton as his wife and guidance counselor, Tami.AMC's "Mad Men" took home top drama while ABC's "Modern Family" was voted best comedy. New-program honors went to HBO's fantasy series "Game of Thrones."For individual achievement, Jon Hamm won the drama category for "Mad Men" while Ty Burrell and Nick Offerman tied in comedy for their respective roles in "Modern Family" and "Parks and Recreation.""The Amazing Race" was tabbed top reality show, "Sesame Street" for youth programming and "Sherlock" for movies, miniseries and specials. "Restrepo" was best in the news and information category.The TCA's Heritage Award, for the cultural and social impact a program has on society, was given to "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Series creator Carl Reiner was scheduled to be on hand to receive the award, along with co-stars Rose Marie and Larry Mathews.The org's Career Achievement Award was presented to Oprah Winfrey, who just ended her iconic talkshow after a 25-year run. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Pedowitz eyes comedy for CW

The CW is looking to broaden its schedule with comedies, superheroes and series with closed-ended episodes under the leadership of newly appointed prexy Mark Pedowitz, who gave his outlook for the network at the TCA press tour on Thursday. He admitted that he envied some of the half-hours ordered by rival broadcasters that would have appealed to CW's core female-skewing 18-34 audience, naming CBS' "2 Broke Girls," ABC's "Apartment 23" and Fox's "New Girl." "We are opening ourselves up to look at comedies this year," said Pedowitz. "We feel there are comedies out there that would have worked well on CW." That said, Pedowitz said he's not guaranteeing the introduction of a comedy block next fall. If any of the half-hour scripts pale in comparison to the usual diet of dramas and unscripted series, he's comfortable moving forward sans comedy. CW hasn't tried comedies over the past three years under the previous regime of programming topper Dawn Ostroff. In addition to developing its own half-hours like "Aliens in America" that failed to get traction, the network tried to keep comedies inherited from its two forerunners, the WB and UPN, that merged to form the CW, including "Everybody Hates Chris," "Reba" and "The Game." Citing the existence of DC Comics in the Warner Bros. family, Pedowitz said he's actively looking to add a superhero-themed series to add to the schedule. He'll have some competition in that regard given ABC entertainment president Paul Lee has previously stated the same intention, drawing from the stable of Marvel, which is also owned by the network's parent company, Walt Disney Co. Pedowitz also spoke of his desire to see at least one drama join the schedule that avoids the serialized style that marks most CW series given they repeat better and invite more viewers to sample beyond the premiere. "We're not going to walk away from serialized programming but at the same time there's a deep focus on that close-ended show that has a CW show feel to it," said Pedowitz. "We need those shows. That's where we're headed." Another programming style Pedowitz signaled an interest in is remakes, citing the success of "90210" on CW and Syfy's "Battlestar Galactica." However, he declined to identify specific properties he's eyeing but made his desire to do something in this territory clear: "I believe in new twists on a great idea," he said. All of Pedowitz's programming interests feed into a desire on his part to put shows on the schedule that both appeal to CW's core demographic while attracting additional age groups as well. He identified the Sarah Michelle Gellar vehicle "Ringer" as emblematic of that strategy. "It will be terrific if others get to sample what the CW has to offer due to 'Ringer,'" he said. Pedowitz concluded his primetime wish list with a more pressing concern: additional original programming to help fill the gaps when series would otherwise go into repeats, particularly in the March-April time frame. "We're going to do what we need to do to make sure we do not have those dark periods," he said, declining to specify any development plans. The CW also announced Thursday that it has acquired a special featuring an interview with Lady Gaga interviewed by fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier that originally aired in France. Airing Sept. 12, "Gaga by Gaultier" will be used as a lead-in for "The CW 2011 Fall Preview Special," a 45-minute look at the network's upcoming season, hosted by Maggie Q ( "Nikita") and Kristoffer Polaha ("Ringer"). Pedowitz disclosed that he's ordered additional episodes of a quartet of its dramas. Two more episodes of "Gossip Girl" and "90210" will bring their total episode count for the coming season to 24, while "Nikita" and "Supernatural" will get one more apiece, bringing their total to 23. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

Facebooks Mark Zuckerberg Named 'Worst Dressed' in Plastic Valley

Mark Zuckerberg is famous for a number of things -- beginning Facebook, inspiring the Aaron Sorkin-David Fincher movie The Social Networking -- but fashion is undertake and don't.our editor recommendsCongressmen Send Facebook Boss Mark Zuckerberg Warning Letter Over Privacy ConcernsCould Mark Zuckerberg sue 'Social Network'? The Boss and co-founding father of the social media giant continues to be rated the worst outfitted guy of Plastic valley according to an alternative poll by GQ. This news comes under annually after he was named to Esquire's worst-outfitted list in The month of january. Zuckerberg's "style sins" bring that he's "oblivious that jeans and ties are available in skinny dimensions-or that meets exist" which "he likes to recycle the new-from-Stats-class look. Zuck's style is really poor, it even inspired a mock fashion line, Mark By Mark Zuckerberg, which fortunately doesn't sell any actual clothing." Apple Boss Jobs, who favors a uniform of the black mock turtleneck and jeans, is available in at No. 2. "Apple releases an apple iphone every .5 seconds. Jobs never will get upgrading. The Svengali's self-caused uniform (black turtleneck, father jeans, Seinfeld kicks) rival Superman's in the homogeneity-a method blunder no AutoCorrect can fix," creates GQ. Bill Gates ranks No. 3. "Curious how Harry Potter will age publish-Hogwarts?" snipes GQ. "Whenever you're Scrooge McDuck wealthy, a snazzy ensemble isn't tops in your to-do. Instead of swag in Armani suits, Gates takes the lazy preppy approach, choosing for any drawer filled with V-necks in each and every hue." Browse the full list here. Related Subjects Mark Zuckerberg