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Ron Moore Thriller ‘Helix’ Gets Series Order At Syfy, Steven Maeda Named Showrunner

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Thursday March 7, 2013 @ 4:06pm PSTTags: Helix, Ron Moore, Syfy
Nellie Andreeva

EXCLUSIVE: Syfy has finalized a 13-episode straight-to-series order to Helix, a dark thriller from Ronald D. Moore, marking Battlestar Galactica developer/executive producer’s return to the network. Steven Maeda (Lost, CSI: Miami) has come on board as showrunner of the project, written by Cameron Porsandeh. Helix, from Sony Pictures TV, where Moore and his Tall Ship Prods are under an overall deal, is about a team of scientists investigating a possible disease outbreak Hot In Cleveland) and Maeda executive produce, with Porsandeh serving as co-executive producer. “With its well-drawn characters, taut drama, and incredible production team, we couldn’t be more excited to see this intense thrill-ride of a series come to life,” said Syfy’s president of original content Mark Stern. Helix is expected to begin production early in 2013 to debut later this year. In addition to hit Battlestar Galactica, Moore also co-created and executive produced Syfy’s prequel series Caprica.

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Ron Moore Thriller ‘Helix’ Nears Series Order At Syfy

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Wednesday January 16, 2013 @ 11:28am PSTTags: Big Deals TV, Helix, Ron Moore, Syfy
Nellie Andreeva

Ron MooreEXCLUSIVE: Battlestar Galactica developer/executive producer Ron Moore is returning to Syfy‘s primetime. I hear the cable network is finalizing deals for a 13-episode straight-to-series order to Helix, a dark thriller from Moore. Syfy had been … Read More »

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‘Helix’, ‘The Almighty Johnsons’ Heat Up At Syfy As Network Nears Pickups

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Friday December 14, 2012 @ 6:37pm PSTTags: Helix, Ron Moore, Syfy
Nellie Andreeva

I hear Syfy is zeroing in on scripts for its next round of green lights, which may come next week. I hear among the top contenders for a pickup are Helix, from Battlestar Galactica developer/executive producer Ron Moore, and The … Read More »

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