http://www.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUSTRE5151QQ20090206
CW puts "Vampire", "Politics" on its pilot slate
Fri Feb 6, 2009
By Nellie Andreeva
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Vampires and D.C. politicians
(hopefully not in combination) are the latest additions to the CW's pilot
slate for fall.
The network on Thursday gave the green light to pilots "Vampire Diaries"
and "Body Politics."
"Vampire Diaries" is based on Alloy Entertainment's 15-year-old series of
novels, which are enjoying a resurgence with their reprinting in the wake
of the "Twilight Success."
It centers on a tragic young heroine who is the object of passion for two
vampire brothers -- one good, one evil -- who are at war for her soul and
for the souls of her friends, family and other residents of the small town
in which she resides.
Kevin Williamson, creator of "Dawson's Creek" and the "Scream" feature
franchise, wrote the script with Julie Plec ("Kyle XY).
"Body Politics" looks at Washington politics through the eyes of
optimistic young staffers, focusing on a young woman who moves to D.C. to
work for a senator and the other eager up-and-comers with whom she becomes
friends.
Jason Rothenberg and Bill Robinson penned the script.
"Body Politics" is the second Capitol Hill-set pilot this season, after
the CBS drama "House Rules."
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
