has the inside skinny on how network bosses are reacting to the current crop of US pilots that are being screened for their consideration at the moment. Here’s a brief round-up of the projects that interest us

Click on the links to get synopses and lists of the talent involved

word is the 1840s crime drama is one of ABC topper Paulꦇ Lee’s favorite pilots

Encouraging early reaction for the magical tale about a village housing classic fairytale characters, which is described by an insider as “ Lost in tone and Pushing Daisies in look”. The pilot also is expected to get enthusiastic thumbs up from the Disney leadership because of the big synergy potential as it features classic Disney characters as Snow White and Prince Charming. Ginnifer Goodwiওn is getting great marks for her performance as Snow White, with Jennifer Morrison also looking good as the lead.

The final cut hasn't been delivered yet but early buzz is encouraging for the horror thriller in the vein of Paranormal Activity .

Reaction to Marc Cherry’s soap with spiritual elements has been mixed. Because it comes from Cherry, it should not be discounted, with some suggesting a ret✨oolin✨g for midseason as a possibility.

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has had only so-so testing despite a v𓆏ery strong script, probably because of the departure from the CW’s brand of teen soaps it represents.

appears stronger than the similarly themed .

No news yet – it’s st🐈ill in post-production, buဣt a pick-up seems likely.

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has cooled off, but &🃏ldquo;has loyal fans among the higher-ups”.

isn’t looking hopeful (shame, we realy liked the so🐲und of this one).

is “all but assured a series order”.