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vinni2 · 02-27-2007, 04:56 AM

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Toynton deal is to develop, direct at 20th
By Nellie Andreeva

Feb 27, 2007

Veteran TV director Ian Toynton has inked an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television.

Under the mid-six-figure pact, which begins in May, Toynton will develop new projects for the studio. He also will direct episodes of 20th TV series as well as a pilot that might come out of his development.

20th TV president Gary Newman said execs were so impressed with Toynton's work on two Fox dramas -- the studio's "24" as well as on the Fox/Warner Bros. TV soap "The O.C." -- that they recruited him to direct 20th TV pilot "Supreme Courtships," a soapy comedic drama for Fox about the lives of Supreme Court clerks and the judges for whom they work.

"More than anything, it's his versatility as a director," Newman said. "He can go from doing a great job on a show full of action and intensity like '24' to a show with romance and humor."

Toynton most recently worked on "O.C." as director/co-executive producer and helmed the show's series finale, which aired Wednesday night.

He first got in business with 20th TV in 2003 when he was invited to direct for "24." The first episode Toynton helmed earned him an Emmy nomination. "It was a great start of the relationship," he said.

Before coming to the U.S., Toynton worked in television in his native England where, in addition to directing, he developed several projects. His deal with 20th TV marks his first stab at development on this side of the pond, something he had been thinking of doing for awhile.

"I have a really good working relationship with 20th Century Fox Television," he said. "It seemed like the ideal opportunity to go into a position where I can develop, and the timing seemed absolutely right."

Toynton, whose directing credits also include the NBC series "Crossing Jordan" and "Providence," is repped by Paradigm.

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William Baldwin making "Money" on ABC
Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:05 AM ET

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - William Baldwin has joined ABC's drama pilot "Dirty Sexy Money."

The project centers on an idealistic young lawyer (Peter Krause) who gets to represent the Darlings, a rich and powerful family. Baldwin will play Patrick Darling, a senator with a wife and kids -- and skeletons in his closet.

Baldwin will next be seen in the indies "American Fork" and "Park," both slated to premiere at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival this week, and in "Adrift in Manhattan."

Natalie Zea (FX's "The Shield") was previously cast as Karen Darling, a thrice-married socialite who runs the family foundation. Also on board are Samaire Armstrong ("The O.C.") as Juliet Darling, a Paris Hilton-type heiress, and Zoe McLellan ("JAG") as the wife of Krause's character.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

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Another review of the finale.

http://tv.ign.com/articles/767/767315p1.html

http://saveded.blogspot.com/2007/02/...oc-finale.html

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vinni2 Daytime Soap Star Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,533	http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...25c7ba4172557b Toynton deal is to develop, direct at 20th By Nellie Andreeva Feb 27, 2007 Veteran TV director Ian Toynton has inked an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television. Under the mid-six-figure pact, which begins in May, Toynton will develop new projects for the studio. He also will direct episodes of 20th TV series as well as a pilot that might come out of his development. 20th TV president Gary Newman said execs were so impressed with Toynton's work on two Fox dramas -- the studio's "24" as well as on the Fox/Warner Bros. TV soap "The O.C." -- that they recruited him to direct 20th TV pilot "Supreme Courtships," a soapy comedic drama for Fox about the lives of Supreme Court clerks and the judges for whom they work. "More than anything, it's his versatility as a director," Newman said. "He can go from doing a great job on a show full of action and intensity like '24' to a show with romance and humor." Toynton most recently worked on "O.C." as director/co-executive producer and helmed the show's series finale, which aired Wednesday night. He first got in business with 20th TV in 2003 when he was invited to direct for "24." The first episode Toynton helmed earned him an Emmy nomination. "It was a great start of the relationship," he said. Before coming to the U.S., Toynton worked in television in his native England where, in addition to directing, he developed several projects. His deal with 20th TV marks his first stab at development on this side of the pond, something he had been thinking of doing for awhile. "I have a really good working relationship with 20th Century Fox Television," he said. "It seemed like the ideal opportunity to go into a position where I can develop, and the timing seemed absolutely right." Toynton, whose directing credits also include the NBC series "Crossing Jordan" and "Providence," is repped by Paradigm. http://today.reuters.com/news/articl...N-DIRTY-DC.XML William Baldwin making "Money" on ABC Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:05 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - William Baldwin has joined ABC's drama pilot "Dirty Sexy Money." The project centers on an idealistic young lawyer (Peter Krause) who gets to represent the Darlings, a rich and powerful family. Baldwin will play Patrick Darling, a senator with a wife and kids -- and skeletons in his closet. Baldwin will next be seen in the indies "American Fork" and "Park," both slated to premiere at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival this week, and in "Adrift in Manhattan." Natalie Zea (FX's "The Shield") was previously cast as Karen Darling, a thrice-married socialite who runs the family foundation. Also on board are Samaire Armstrong ("The O.C.") as Juliet Darling, a Paris Hilton-type heiress, and Zoe McLellan ("JAG") as the wife of Krause's character. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter ________ Another review of the finale. http://tv.ign.com/articles/767/767315p1.html http://saveded.blogspot.com/2007/02/...oc-finale.html Last edited by vinni2; 02-27-2007 at 05:00 AM.