Lost exec. producers sells pilot script

Richard Dower

“Lost” exec producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis have sold their hourlong drama script “Once Upon a Time” to ABC.

Pilot, from ABC Studios, is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy with a strong mystery element. Premise is a modern-day take on fairy tales, with a female protagonist who comes from a unique background. Show takes place in a small Maine town during the present time.

Despite the fairy tale premise, show will have a strong human emotional center. Similar to “Lost,” there will be a large ensemble.

“Lost” exec producer Damon Lindelof will consult.

Horowitz and Kitsis had the idea for the show seven years ago, prior to coming aboard “Lost.” The pair, who are longtime writing partners, didn’t approach ABC with the pitch until “Lost” finished its run in May.

Besides exec producing and writing “Lost,” Horowitz and Kitsis wrote the upcoming pic “Tron: Legacy” as well as the “Tron” sequel. They’re also penning “Ouija,” the Universal pic based on the Hasbro property.

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pickarooney

Did they also sell off their rights to use the word "the"?

Not much info to go on there, but could be good.

youngblood

It'd be great if they had an ending to the show before they start one, or at least a clear outline of where things go,
its a bit of a downer when they dont.

S.M.B.

Meh, not happy with the influence Lost is after having on the current and future run of a lot of TV shows.

Move on and come up with something original!!!