NBC Greenlights Two Pilots - One Called "The Cape"

NBC Greenlights Two Pilots - One Called "The Cape"

NBC has given greenlights to two pilots, from its sibling Universal Media Studios. What is "Cape" you say and what is the other pilot? Come and find out...

By LEEE777 - Jan 28, 2010 04:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Other
Source: Variety.com



Written by Thomas Wheeler, "The Cape" comes from Universal and BermanBraun. The TV superhero drama will focus on a former police officer who is set up as a criminal, so he thinks what better than to don a mask (probably a cape too) and turn masked hero to clear his name that has been put through the gutter. So he can be reunited with his son.

Oh yeah the other pilot is called "Outsourced," a comedy which tells the tale of a demoted novelty company manager being sent to India to manage a motley crew of customer service reps. Yeah i know, but hey we got "The Cape!"

LEEE777 - Myself, me and i think this sounds a tad be familiar, can someone say something ass, hey it still sounds good. Its about time we get more heroes on the small screen, its a big place. Comments and thoughts below.
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TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 1/28/2010, 4:37 PM
leee7 check out my poll:


http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/spotlightoncomicmovie/news/?a=14335
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 1/28/2010, 4:38 PM
sounds a little weird, LEEE, lol. i'll have to see pics and a get a little more info on how the show will look and the tone to pass judgement. but i'm with you, give us more heroes on the small screen and i might use my TV for more than video games and movies, lol
Phinehas
Phinehas - 1/28/2010, 4:42 PM
I'm opposed to superhero shows on TV. They do more a dis-service because of a small budget and little writing talent.
jusme6
jusme6 - 1/28/2010, 4:51 PM
Good find Lee!
Troll time:
NBC = Nothing But Crap
-Heroes sucked horribly after Season 1
-they traded Katie Couric for Meredith Vieira (a HUGE step down)
-the days of Seignfeld have ended
-SNL has sucked progressively worse for the last 10 years
-Their one good show Law and Order has been their cash cow milked dry with spin-offs (I guess that's what you'd call em)
-Reality shows like Survivor and Fear Factor

I could go on, but I gotta go eat real quick
RedEye
RedEye - 1/28/2010, 4:52 PM
Ok Im confused I dont kno what the show cape is about...when i saw the pic of the cape i thought it was going to be about Dr. Strange but then a cop need to be reunited with his son idk! And what does FTW mean?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 4:54 PM
TANK @ I did, i say JODI O'KEEFE or LUCY GRIFFITHS for WONDER WOMAN! ; D

CORN @ Lol yeah, there ain't no pictures yet dude, its just been green lit, but i reckon it sounds cool!!

PHINES @ HUMBUG! : D
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 1/28/2010, 4:56 PM
NBC sucks. Go Conan.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 5:00 PM
jusme6 @ Lol, cheers!! : D

RedEye @ That just a CAPE picture, wont be using that in the pilot, no pictures exist as yet!
Spock
Spock - 1/28/2010, 5:01 PM
Need more info, to make up my mind @ the moment.
hippopotamusprime
hippopotamusprime - 1/28/2010, 5:01 PM
BTW: Outsourced sounds like its based off a pretty good movie of the same name.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 5:02 PM
CONAN is the KING!!! : P

LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 5:06 PM
kittenkiller @ Do we really care about the other pilot lol??? : D

SPOCK @ Does sound very Kick Ass tough don't it, we might get lots of this stuff soon! Could be great!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 5:08 PM
Skyh00k @ No its an original comic book type pilot dude!
antz1104
antz1104 - 1/28/2010, 5:09 PM
I'll give it a shot, might be great. To all the Heroes nay sayers, this season's been really good. Might not last, but hey, take what you can get.
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 1/28/2010, 5:09 PM
Sounds very cliched, but I suppose let's wait to see what it actually looks like.
contrast
contrast - 1/28/2010, 5:11 PM
Meh...could be good, but it'll need to really wow me.

Also, nobody is going to comment on the whole "Leee7, check out my poll." statement?

I believe that I have now proven that I am about as mature as Michael Scott, so, good day to you sirs, and ma'ams.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 5:15 PM
Good day @ Contrast lol!

ANTZ @ I still like HEROES dude, hope it gets another season!
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 1/28/2010, 5:16 PM
Not getting my hopes up too high. NBC is going to the crapper in a real fast way. They need help and I don't think this will do it.
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 1/28/2010, 5:17 PM
REDEYE; FTW means for the win.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/28/2010, 5:47 PM
INSTIGATOR @ I never knew that either lol!!! : D

ECKS @ When KICK ASS comes out, i think shows like this we'll help dude, think the big P!

Positive!!

Yeah i never think b4 i type lol! : P
lc
lc - 1/28/2010, 5:55 PM
you never did ever think even when you open that mouth off yours!! you should try it
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 1/28/2010, 6:07 PM
The Cape sounds kind of stupid.
TheMyth
TheMyth - 1/28/2010, 6:59 PM
TankGirl, lol, no one else is gonna take that! What?! [frick] I'll do it. TankGirl, wanna check out my poll.
DDD
DDD - 1/28/2010, 7:36 PM
The Cape seems kind of a silly premise!
I think NBC has lost its way!
Heroes has improved this season but they fricked
around so much that I don't think they
will ever get their audience back!

The only thing NBC has that I watch anymore
is CHUCK!
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 1/28/2010, 8:07 PM
Interesting.
Upupandaway
Upupandaway - 1/28/2010, 8:23 PM
Looks like Pumaman!
TDKR11
TDKR11 - 1/28/2010, 8:26 PM
Who gives a sh!t. They'll be canceled after 1 season.
Wiredwizard
Wiredwizard - 1/28/2010, 9:42 PM
There used to be a show on tv called The Cape (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115126/)& I liked that premise a lot better...
blockhead
blockhead - 1/28/2010, 9:50 PM
that sounds stupid,
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 1/28/2010, 11:05 PM
Sounds like it could be ok. I just wish networks would do more shows about characters we already know and love.
Misterfan
Misterfan - 1/28/2010, 11:18 PM
@TDK Sounds about right
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 1/29/2010, 1:48 AM
@LEEE. Well now you know and knowing is half the power! GO JOE! lol Sorry couldn't resist.
HannibalSmith
HannibalSmith - 1/29/2010, 2:09 AM
Meh.
A7
A7 - 1/29/2010, 7:01 AM
Outsourced sounds better than the cape.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/29/2010, 7:27 AM
INSTIGATOR @ lc @ : D

And you other lot @ GEEZUZ, no pleasing you cbm fans lol, i kinda like the idea of CAPE! ; D

Skyh00k @ Lol, wtf are you on about,, CBM.com is for everything to do with SUPERHEROES??? Not just from the printed page! : P

I say bring THE CAPE on baby!!!

Nensi
Nensi - 9/17/2010, 3:00 AM
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