CHANGELINGS (aka Betwixt): not picked up by THE CW

As you may remember, Aaron was going to play Detective Jim Frakes in the THE CW tv show CHANGELINGS (aka Betwixt). A pilot episode was filmed and they were waiting to see if THE CW would pick it up. Today (May 20th) THE CW announced their 2010-2011 Primetime TV Schedule and CHANGELINGS is not listed :(
http://blog.cwtv.com/2010/05/20/the-cw-announces-2010-2011-schedule

 

The tweets by some of the stars of the show seems to confirm that it was not picked up.

Josh Henderson: Sooooo surprised/confused/dissapointed… Hmmm I need something positive n my life today. Quick.
Jessy Schram: They took a pass on Betwixt

 

I haven’t heard from Aaron because he’s filming KILLER MOUNTAIN and his cell phone reception comes and go. But I did talk to him last night about it and he said he’d heard rumours it hadn’t been picked up.

Betwixt is now Changelings / Review of pilot episode

Betwixt Name Change

THE CW have changed the title of the tv show BETWIXT to CHANGELINGS.

As you may remember, Aaron played Detective Jim Frakes in the pilot episode and we are just waiting to hear if THE CW is going to pick it up to become a series. Apparently the announcement will be made on the morning of May 20th, 2010.

 

Betwixt Pilot Script Review

Travis Yanan has read the pilot script for Betwixt and posted his review.

Pilot Script Review – Betwixt
BETWIXT
Network: CW
Written By: Elizabeth Chandler
Draft Date: N/A
Pages: 61

If you know anything about me, you know that my interest is always piqued when there’s something supernatural afoot in a TV show. Just so we’re clear.

There are some interesting character turns and cliffhangers presented at the end of the draft of the pilot I read, as well as love triangle set up. So I see the series… and I’m incredibly interested in seeing what happens next on Betwixt, though I’m not sure how long that interest will remain. The pilot is one of those things that seems to do too much and give too much away and progress the plot too quickly. That kind of thing can be AWESOME for a pilot and can lead to a really lame series that spins its wheels too much, can lead to an AWESOME first season and then the story feels played and burnt out… or the writers can rise above and keep the series going strong. Or the pilot can come in incredibly confusing / long / in need of cuts and fixes.

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Aaron’s new TV Show: BETWIXT

Today was Aaron’s first day on set for the pilot episode of BETWIXT for The CW. Aaron plays Detective Jim Frakes.

 

Here are some links about the show…..

“drama about three teenagers who learn of their true, “changeling” nature and their uncertain, intertwined destinies after attending a secret summer rave in the woods” (Source: The Futon Critic)

“Based on the novel of the same name by author Tara Bray Smith; revolves around three “changelings” in an urban setting who are responsible for saving humans from evil” (Source: TV Guide Canada)

“Synopsis: For three teenagers dark mystery has always lurked at the corner of the eyes and the edge of sleep. Beautiful Morgan D’Amici wakes in her trailer park home with dirt and blood under her fingernails. Paintings come alive under Ondine Mason’s violet-eyed gaze. Haunted runaway Nix Saint-Michael sees halos of light around people about to die. At a secret summer rave in the woods, the three teenagers learn of their true, changeling nature and their uncertain, intertwined destinies. Riveting, unflinching, beautiful, Betwixt shows a magic as complex and challenging as any ordinary reality.” (Source: Dread Central)

Betwixt News and Casting Updates.
http://www.ksitetv.com/category/betwixt

If you have the time, this thread is an interesting read.
http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138547

News from Aaron: March 22, 2010

Just received some big news from Aaron. He has a new tv show!!!!
He has booked a pilot and starts work next week. Details to follow.

UPDATE: Sorry everyone. I don’t know if he is doing this new show instead of THE BRIDGE or if he will be doing both shows. He didn’t elaborate on the details. He said he’ll give me more info when he can. As soon as I find out, I’ll let you know.

Don’t worry, The Bridge has not been cancelled. Season One is doing extremely well in Canada. Aaron has no idea if/when there will be a season 2 so he is getting other work.

You can comment on this over on THE CHIEF’S DECK.