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Aleki77
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ABC exec: 'Once Upon A Time similar to Lost'
Tuesday, May 17 2011, 15:33 BST
By Catriona Wightman
ABC's president Paul Lee has suggested that there are some similarities between the network's new show Once Upon A Time and Lost.
Once Upon A Time stars Jennifer Morrison as Anna, a young woman with a troubled past who moves to a small town where the magic of fairytales appears to be real.
Speaking at a press conference after the release of ABC's 2011-2012 schedule, Lee explained that he was impressed by the "power of the storytelling" in the show.
"We have a story here with Once Upon A Time that was brought in by the writers of Lost that was simply so ambitious and so interesting," he said. "It's completely unlike Lost but in some ways it's like Lost.
"It's about a group of people that are trapped - Lost was an island and this is a small town in Maine. And the sort of flashbacks that Lost used to have. This flashes back to the fantasy world that they came from."
However, Lee explained that "the power of the pilot" was what ensured Once Upon A Time's spot in the schedules.
"Strategically we thought at the beginning, 'These are times when fairytales play strongly, when monsters play strongly, when yearning for the glory days plays strongly and [another new show] Pan Am plays into that'," he said. "But what really gets it onto the schedules is, 'Watch the pilot'. Because that pilot is so powerful. What's clever about it is I think you can get an idea of the strength of the fairytale world in there - just beautifully realised - but the modern day is full of deep emotion. It's really a story about a mother whose son finds her and just a really moving plot."
Morrison has previously described the project as "very special".
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a320...ar-to-lost.html
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The truth is that the trailer looks amazing, I don't know why but it reminded me a bit of an old series called "American Gothic", it only run for 1 season, but it had potential. I mean there's something dark in the air and you can smell it. I just don't see the similarities with Lost . -
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Can 'Once Upon a Time' compare to 'Lost'? ABC's ambitious new drama
By Carina Adly MacKenzie
At the 2010 Upfront presentation, ABC invited "Lost" alum Matthew Fox on stage to introduce two dramas that it referred to as "event television," suggesting that they would fill the space left behind by the beloved island castaways.
Those two dramas were "My Generation," which was canceled after two episodes, and "No Ordinary Family," which was not picked up for a second season.
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At this year's 2011 Upfront press conference on May 17, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee once again made the "Lost" comparison - this time with "Once Upon a Time," an ambitious new drama starring Jennifer Morrison and Ginnifer Goodwin.
The series will tell the story of Emma Swan (Morrison), a rough-edged bail bonds collector who is sought out by Henry, the son she gave up ten years ago. When they return to his home of Storybrooke, Maine, he tells her that he believes she comes from an alternate universe where she is actually the missing daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming.
"It's a place where magic has been forgotten, but is still powerfully close; where fairytale characters are alive, though they don't remember who they once were," reads the press release. "The epic battle for the future of all worlds is beginning, but for good to win, Emma will have to accept her destiny and fight like hell."
"We had a story there with 'Once Upon a Time' that was brought in by the writers of 'Lost,' that was simply so ambitious and so interesting," Lee says of his decision to pick up the show. "It's completely unlike 'Lost,' but in some ways it's like 'Lost,' because it's about a group of people who are trapped. In 'Lost's' case, it's an island, in this case, it's in a small town in Maine. And the sort of flashbacks that 'Lost' used to have - in this case, they're flashing back to the fantasy world that they came from."
We'll see the characters both in their modern setting, where the story will revolve around Emma's reconnection with her son, and in the fairy tale realm, which Lee describes as a "powerful cinematic world."
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Aleki77 .
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I really, really like the Jennifer's outfit but ... isn't it too much similar to that Tom Welling? same costume designer? 
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Here’s the fall lineup:
SUNDAY:
7:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
8:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”
9:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
10:00 p.m. “Pan Am”
Source: EW
I don't know about this time slot. Early on Sunday nights is better than later, I think. A potential problem, though: OUAT will have to go up against a CBS powerhouse – THE AMAZING RACE.
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QUOTE@anthonyocasio
Skipping around different pilots. Jennifer Morrison is kicking some butt in ABC's Once Upon A Time.
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I really, really like the Jennifer's outfit but ... isn't it too much similar to that Tom Welling? same costume designer?
I can understand the similarity....One is a SUPERWOMAN, two is a SUPERMAN.
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QUOTEJane Espenson and Liz Tegelaar Join ABC Fairy Tale Drama ONCE UPON A TIME
by Brendan Bettinger
Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (Lost) are talented men. But with the fairy tale drama Once Upon a Time, they’re tackling an ambitious premise that revolves around a young female heroine (Jennifer Morrison), so any help from fellow talent is welcome. According to THR, ABC has wisely hired Jane Espenson and Liz Tigelaar as producers the drama. With credits on Torchwood, Game of Thrones, Battlestar Galactica, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Espenson is the go-to girl for genre fare. Terrific hire — Espenson will be a co-executive producer.
Tigelaar’s resume — Life Unexpected, Brothers and Sisters, What About Brian — isn’t quite as impressive to geeks. But she has the experience to inject some heart into a series which could easily fall into the trap of cold, calculated mythology. I’m always in favor of casting a strong female role at the center of a series — this works better when you support the actress with a few strong female voices behind the camera.
Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Carlyle, and Josh Dallas also star. Read the official synopsis for Once Upon a Time after the jump.
source: http://collider.com/jane-espenson-liz-tege...n-a-time/93929/
Sounds like the show is in capable hands.
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BTVS and BSG fans like me love Miss Espenson 
she's a great writer!
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CITAZIONEOn Thursday 2nd June 2011, @jenmorrisonlive said:
RT @CTV_Television: Imagine finding out you're the daughter of Snow White & Prince Charming. @jenmorrisonlive is just that in CTV's #ONCEUPONATIME #CTVUpfront
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QUOTEFilming Start Dates - Various Shows
The Finder - 15th August - TBA
Eureka - April 7th - August 31st
Psych - March 25th - Sept 30th
Once Upon a Time - July 19th - TBA
Secret Circle - July 18th - TBA
Sanctuary - March 1st - 1st August
Supernatural - July 6th - March 21st 2012
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CITAZIONE@Aleki77
@leearenberg Hello
How are you? when are going to begin the shooting of #onceuponatime ? and where? in #Vancouver?
2 hours ago via Power Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/Aleki77/status/80360048798343168CITAZIONE@leearenberg
@Aleki77 mid July in Vancouver
50 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
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Useful information on the shooting schedule start, and the location. Vancouver it is. Great work, Aurore and Aleki.
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QUOTEFall TV: ABC Premiere Dates
Sunday, October 23
8 pm Once Upon a Time
www.tvline.com/2011/06/fall-tv-abc-premiere-dates/
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ABC just announced the premiere dates for their shows. Once Upon A Time will premiere October 23. I'm not sure why it is starting so late if they begin filming in July though. That worries me a bit
Just posted the same thing. The late start date worries me. I've read a couple of rumors and now I'm worried that they are true. QUOTE (aurore @ 27/6/2011, 19:01 ?t=54757937&
st=105#entry461024726)QUOTEFall TV: ABC Premiere Dates
Sunday, October 23
8 pm Once Upon a Time
www.tvline.com/2011/06/fall-tv-abc-premiere-dates/
Do you think we'll have a full season ?
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