The Lost World-The Made for TV Pilot Movie

CAP · **Posted:** Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:09 pm

hoghunter wrote:

One question.....does anyone know why they had william de vry playing malone in "The Journey Begins" and "Stranded?"

Hoghunter I went looking for what cariart posted (which I found to be interesting) and here is his summation:

Quote:

The producers have a small 'window' of opportunity to present pilots to sponsors or networks, and must write, cast, and produce a pilot that they hope will 'sell', within that timeframe. Frequently, actors who they would prefer in certain roles simply aren't available, or, just as often, actors who they want ARE available for the pilot, but not by the time regular production begins (if the pilot 'sells'). There are countless examples of this happening in series; 'Face' on "The A-Team" going from Tim Dunnegan to Dirk Benedict, and Alyssa Milano replacing the original 'Phoebe' Lori Rom (I believe), on "Charmed", are two examples.

Syndication for "The Lost World" was certainly the best move the producers could have made, as networks are much more restrictive on content, and have far fewer open slots for new series, but there was still an incredible time crunch that had to be dealt with (so, why not wait to produce the pilot until the ideal cast can be assembled, you ask? Because of actor availability, and available funding; few producers can afford to sign actors and pay them to just sit around until other actors can 'get free', and TLW required a half dozen production companies to provide the financial aid and technical expertise required to create the quality show that was desired; any or all of these companies might not have been available or willing to participate, at a later time). So you cast the best talent available, create the very best pilot you can, pray to be 'picked up', then hope you can begin regular production with the cast and crew you truly want. Getting David was a stroke of incredible good fortune, as he was ideal as Malone, far better than DeVye had been, in the pilot!

And here is his official website:

http://members.tripod.com/~CARIART/index.html

hoghunter · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:46 pm

CAP wrote:

hoghunter wrote:

One question.....does anyone know why they had william de vry playing malone in "The Journey Begins" and "Stranded?"

Hoghunter I went looking for what cariart posted (which I found to be interesting) and here is his summation:

Quote:

The producers have a small 'window' of opportunity to present pilots to sponsors or networks, and must write, cast, and produce a pilot that they hope will 'sell', within that timeframe. Frequently, actors who they would prefer in certain roles simply aren't available, or, just as often, actors who they want ARE available for the pilot, but not by the time regular production begins (if the pilot 'sells'). There are countless examples of this happening in series; 'Face' on "The A-Team" going from Tim Dunnegan to Dirk Benedict, and Alyssa Milano replacing the original 'Phoebe' Lori Rom (I believe), on "Charmed", are two examples.

Syndication for "The Lost World" was certainly the best move the producers could have made, as networks are much more restrictive on content, and have far fewer open slots for new series, but there was still an incredible time crunch that had to be dealt with (so, why not wait to produce the pilot until the ideal cast can be assembled, you ask? Because of actor availability, and available funding; few producers can afford to sign actors and pay them to just sit around until other actors can 'get free', and TLW required a half dozen production companies to provide the financial aid and technical expertise required to create the quality show that was desired; any or all of these companies might not have been available or willing to participate, at a later time). So you cast the best talent available, create the very best pilot you can, pray to be 'picked up', then hope you can begin regular production with the cast and crew you truly want. Getting David was a stroke of incredible good fortune, as he was ideal as Malone, far better than DeVye had been, in the pilot!

And here is his official website:

http://members.tripod.com/~CARIART/index.html

Wow thanks cap i appreciate that.

CAP · **Posted:** Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:05 am

hoghunter.. cariart is the owner of the comments.. I just posted what he said on the old Newline board. :-) No worries.. though.. glad you liked what he had to say.

Jovanna · **Posted:** Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:37 pm

This is wonderful episode! When I saw Marguerite for the first time I knew she was going to be my favourite character ever!

hoghunter · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:42 pm

Jovanna wrote:

This is wonderful episode! When I saw Marguerite for the first time I knew she was going to be my favourite character ever!

I thought you said that your favorite character was tribune. :wink:

Jovanna · **Posted:** Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:52 pm

Yes I said that! He is my favourite! But Marguerite is my favourite, favourite, the most favourite and favourite favourite character ever!

Jovanna · **Posted:** Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:52 pm

Marguerite is the best!

lovelyxlaura · **Posted:** Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:07 pm

I agree isn't she just!!!!

Jovanna · **Posted:** Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:01 pm

She is!

lovelyxlaura · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:03 am

HAVE you seen any of Rachels other movies???

XxX

Jovanna · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:38 am

Yes! Only Tribe!

lovelyxlaura · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:46 am

I haven't seen here in tribe :cry:

But I have seen..
Slayer- Jen O'dell
Love until-Rachel
Mr.nice guy-Rachel
Counterstrike-Rachel

XxX

I get mine off ebay!

lovelyxlaura · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:47 am

AND just about to watch the pilot it's airing on tv again in 10mins!!!

Maria · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:49 pm

lovelyxlaura wrote:

I haven't seen here in tribe :cry:

But I have seen..
Slayer- Jen O'dell
Love until-Rachel
Mr.nice guy-Rachel
Counterstrike-Rachel

XxX

I get mine off ebay!

I have seen Rachel only in Conterstrike, Oneway ticket and Mr. nice guy.

But I think that her best role is in TLW.

lovelyxlaura · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:59 pm

Yeh defently! I think she is great in counterstrike to. I got the DVD for christmas. What was your favourite bit? Mine would have to those fighting scenes in the gym and on deck with Marie Matiko

XxX

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