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Variety says MacGyver Reboot has been picked up at CBS:
http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/cbs-traini...son-1201774004/

hm... does this mean they will reshoot the pilot??? Or just that Colaizzo wrote the script, but isn't on board to write other episodes and the rest of the cast will either die or not come back without explanation?


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A reimagining of the television series of the same name, the new MacGyver follows a 20-something MacGyver (X-Men: Apocalypse's Lucas Till) as he gets recruited into a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.

A high priority for CBS Television Studios — which produced the original — the drama was originally written by R. Scott Gemmill (NCIS: L.A.) but ultimately picked up to pilot with new writers Paul Downs Colaizzo (CBS pilot LFE from last season) and Brett Mahoney (Code Black) — though the network may be tossing out that script for a new one as the duo's future with the series remains in question as Hawaii Five-0's Peter Lenkov has boarded the drama. Henry Winkler, who executive produced the original series, is on board to serve in the same capacity alongside Michael Clear, head of production at James Wan's Atomic Monster. Wan (Aquaman, Mortal Kombat, Saw) will exec produce and segue into TV with the project.

CBS originally had trouble casting the lead after ordering the pilot without a final script. David Von Ancken directed the pilot and exec produces alongside original MacGyver creator Lee Zlotoff.

CSI grad George Eads co-stars as there will be some changes to the secondary cast as Addison Timlin, Michelle Krusiec and Joshua Boone are unlikely to return.


via HollywoodReporter:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed...macgyver-893733

This is great news!

Pilots are done... to test certain things. Generally if mistakes are to be made, this is the right time to make them.

With MacGyver getting series commitment. It gives the production team a second chance to fix the stuff that didn't work during the pilot.

I reckon they will reshoot certain elements of the pilot again and improve on the things that they learn't during this test phase.

If they start production in August, it would mean the pilot and subsequent series, will be ready to air mid-season

On a German website, I read something about "mid-season". So, that means later than September?

I guess they will need some more time to flesh everything out - if the other cast members are being recast, they need some new "best friends" for MacGyver with new backstories...

Forgot to post this pic, which Kris Manning posted on the same day as the video from the MacGyver set:


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Meghan Lyvers just confirmed her participation in the Reboot. I actually found her account weeks ago, but because she's also involved in a CBS military show I thought these pics were probably not from the MacGyver set. They do an awful lot look like the set pics from Kris Manning I already posted, so... see and decide for yourself:

via https://www.instagram.com/mlle_lyvers/

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She has some other very, very interesting pics - but I can't decide if they're from MacGyver or that other CBS Military Drama Show (Four Stars)...

although THIS ONE caught my attention - I've already seen it weeks ago but didn't make the connection because I haven't found David Von Ancken assistant's account yet... just remember that chemistry lab pic Kiwi posted recently from her account and check out the background:





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I've been sitting on this pic for weeks, not knowing if it's from the set (they also shot an episode of Rush Hour in Hawthorne Mall at the time; that could have explosions, too?). Since then, Kristine Tack (Rogue Vegan) who's definitely involved in the Reboot also commented on it.

photo credit to https://www.instagram.com/slowcomputer728/ while Kristine commented on the "re-instagramed" photo via https://www.instagram.com/iatselocal728ywc/



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Even if they reshoot the pilot, I guess it's safe to say it looks to be a decent production with a decent budget and some action involved. We might expect even more of the pilot version that will show up on screen - be it a recut version or a new one.

I still hope we get to see the original version some day.

This one looks a lot like the pics posted by Kris Manning:

via https://www.instagram.com/iatselocal728ywc/

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This one also has a comment by Kristine Tack via https://www.instagram.com/iatselocal728ywc/

She's probably referring to Nathan December who had posted a pic of the Hawthorne-Mall-Set via https://www.instagram.com/ndecember/


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Noooooooo

I don't want mid season i want it in the fall

I'm not sure if Fall is possible...

...they have to recast all secondary cast members
...hire new crew members
...get the new writers to write new scripts and maybe a new pilot episode
...maybe reshoot the pilot

Also, Lucas Till begins production on a movie in September as an actor and producer. I'm not sure if they are able to have a new crew, new cast and a pilot plus a few episodes ready by then.

But I hope we will know more on Wednesday.

At least now that it's official, we won't have to go scouting for set pics in secret . Peter Lenkov posts quite a lot from the Hawaii Five-0 set.

Thanks to all your contributions on this DashboardOnFire. I think we can all agree that you have done some fine detective work!

Thanks a lot *polishing shiny detective work badge*.

My go-to-sources are pretty exhausted now, though. I guess we have to wait until they add more contributors to the IMDb page. Maybe some more pics will turn up, but probably not.

I also wonder what they are going to show on Wednesday if they don't use the existing pilot... I guess they can still use some material of Lucas and George...

Dash,

The promos are no doubt being worked on, using the pilot material, focusing on Lucas Till and George Eads footage.

I disagree, with all the media hype - that there is chaos and mis-management around this production. CBS are more experienced, talented, and professional than that. They would not be committing time, resources, and money into a project that had failed at pilot stage.

No, I'm convinced that huge potential was seen by this pilot, and the tweaking or re-writing of scripts and the replacement of supporting cast, are those extra nuances that are needed to improve the overall quality of the final product. Bringing on board Peter Lenkov provides that extra reassurance that this series will be steered on the right path.

Something similar happened during the development phase at The big bang theory, also by CBS. In any line of work, rigourous testing of a product is done at development stage to iron out problems or weakness. Before mass producing and unleashing it on the consumer. Making a TV series is no different.

Pilots are notorious for screen testing certain actors, testing certain scripts, writers, directors. This is all part of the creative process that goes into formulating a look, style, pace, story arc, and developing the perfect chemistry between all the supporting cast.

To post my fears about Mac being a mid-season start date the issue here is that this is eerily similar to the path Young Macgyver took in 2003 if I remember correctly the only difference is I don't think there were reshoots but yeah

Project was announced
Jared Paladacki cast as clay Macgyver (people up in arms how can Mac have a nephew etc though I thought of a cool in universe explanation)
Pilot filmed
Wb says it will be s mid season show
Mid season it comes and goes and young Macgyver disappears....

I fear the same may happen here as ironically many still view Macgyver as an extension of RDA's real personality even though he has said in many interviews Jack O'Neill is much closer to his own personality then Macgyver...

But we shall see I am hoping it actually happens but the fear is starting up not going to lie.

I understand your concerns Macgyver12186,

But unlike WB Young MacGyver, CBS has a high-level of commitment attached to this pilot.

Let's look to the positives - Lucas Till must have played the part extremely well to still be attached to this project as MACGYVER. At the end of the day, he is the most important character and the whole series hinges on him, and whether he can make people believe he is that character.

Yes, there are some plot problems with the story, tweaking has to be done. But hey.... Pilots are never the finished article.

Heck, TOY STORY had a similar faith at the development stage at Disney. They couldn't get the story right ( and numerous re-writes happened). Woody was even a villain in one draft of the script. But huge potential could be seen in the Toy Story concept and pilot materials. With the addition of new, more experience people helping to steer the Toy Story project on course, and in the right direction. This lead to the successful end product. You can never have too much development work done, before a show goes into production.

From all the press I've read, CBS are making all the right moves and the necessary adjustments to improve the show so that it is ready to air. Nobody from CBS has commented that disaster has stuck within Team MacGyver. For all we know, they are making minor improvements to what was a fantastic pilot episode.

CBS' intention is to have MacGyver fill the hole left behind by CSI. This is no easy task, and hence all this "Chaos" as some critics have described it. But how many shows have critics ever made? None! They don't know how much time, effort, commitment goes into making a TV show. Truthfully this is all common practice when trying to develop a new show. You never get it right, straight away.

Peter Lenkov involvement, is sort of like bringing an experienced CAPTAIN aboard to sail a ship, from A to B. Or getting Pep Guardiola the highest paid football manager involved to coach your team to go and win the league.

And believe me, you only have to read these articles to see that CBS MacGyver has huge support and commitment attached to this project - it is by no way a WB production, or sinking ship like the TITANIC.

If they didn't see huge potential in this series, or felt it was weak, why would they be assigning one of their best producers to spearhead this huge undertaking / operation. Lenkov involvement further highlights CBS' commitment to this program. He is highly skilled and has huge amounts of experience at putting a fresh take on old classics.

No clue what this means, but it's pretty interesting... is this old or just made retro to look old?

via https://www.instagram.com/plenkov/

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I would say it's an old original filming sign since it's in a photo frame like that.

One positive side effect of this new show is that we might get to see more "behind the scenes" type stuff like this from the old show as they use it to promote.

The signs used for the Reboot were yellow and not so interesting-looking (I found it on April 29th but never posted it)... so whoever lives around California should watch out for these:

via https://www.instagram.com/ashleylauren809/

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Hey Dash,

Just noticed on Instagram that Peter Lenkov has posted some more pics referencing MacGyver.

I still have no clue how to post this kind of stuff as best as you do, so Dash please do the honours.

But on one picture, someone replies quite angrily that the production of MacGyver will be moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta.

Can someone explain the implications of this move? Is this a good or bad thing? I'd be curious to know, would Atlanta be known for it's producing of TV programs?

Back in the 80s, I felt MacGyver had a great look and feel when the show moved to Vancouver, Canada. The scenic locations were rich, diverse and plentiful. Can someone comment on how Atlanta would compare in comparison?

One word. Cost. Avoiding tax incentives. So technically more can be done on the show with less of a cost implication.

In fact, Atlanta is slowly becoming the new Vancouver for a lot of shows. Even some movies like Fast & Furious 8.

The Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries, The Originals & Franklin & Bash are/were among a few of the shows being shot there.

Here's an information site about it.

The Hollywood of the south

Thank you Kiwitek,

That article was most interesting and fascinating.

Something similar is happening in Ireland at the minute - all thanks to the huge success of the Game of Thrones series, shot in Belfast. And of course the recent filming for Star Wars Ep 8, which has just completed filming.

Similar studios spaces are planned for Dublin and Limerick, to accommodate Hollywood Movies.

I wonder if the show will be set in Atlanta as well? (Perhaps they will reboot matlock as well sorry when I think of Atlanta I can't help but think about everyone's favorite lawyers )

I'm at my Dad's place until Sunday (cat-sitting while he's away *lol*) so I will try to figure out how to do Screen shots on his Computer, but can't guarantee anything yet.

In case anyone is wondering about my writing, that's because this Computer is automatically correcting my "wrong" German spelling that's not actually German

I remember set dresser Joseph Fedo commenting on FB about being glad that the Show stayed in LA. I guess with so many movie-making People in California, it's not that easy anymore for the Crew to find enough longterm Jobs? I can imagine that People are angry about production moving to Atlanta, because not everyone who was involved in the Pilot will be able to go there.

I also noticed that the whole cast besides Lucas and George have been deleted from the IMDb page. Guess that really means the whole Pilot will be reshot in Atlanta now.

Another article about the LA-Screening for international buyers with some VERY, VERY interesting tidbits:

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Of that newcomer for the fall schedule, CBS screened only a 20-minute sequence for the 300-odd buyers on hand. “In the end, you’re going to believe he’s MacGyver,” is how exec producer Peter Lenkov described one of the changes he’ll be making to CBS’s upcoming reboot of the classic drama. The exec producer told World Screen Newsflash that the main character of Angus MacGyver (played by Lucas Till) would be reconstructed as “more of an adult, losing the long stringy hair and looking a little more like his dad [in the original].” There’ll also be a lot of MacGyverisms in the script. Alongside the bromance between him and co-star George Eads, there will also be a love interest for Angus that spans the season and involves “betrayal and eventual reconnection,” Lenkov said. That female role has yet to be cast.

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via http://worldscreen.com/elizabeth-guider-re...cbs-screenings/

I sure would have liked to see that 20-minute sequence... Is it usual to sell a Show with material that won't even make it into the Pilot Episode? I mean, the buyers won't really know what they will buy in the end besides the household Name of MacGyver...

Thank goodness! That description sounds much more promising!