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LOS ANGELES, July 1 (UPI) -- U.S. broadcaster ABC has picked
up "Defying Gravity," an international science fiction show
described as "Grey's Anatomy" in space, its producers say.
The 13-episode series, from Fox TV Studios and produced by
FtvS chiefs James Parriott and Michael Edelstein, will also be aired
by Canada's CTV, Germany's ProSieben and the BBC this summer, The
Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.
"Defying Gravity's" cast includes Laura Harris, Christina
Cox, Malik Yoba and Florentine Lahme and reportedly depicts the
adventures of eight astronauts from five countries who rocket
through the solar system on a mission of mysterious origin. FtvS
also is responsible for the international show "Mental," which was
picked up by the Fox network.
"Since we originally pitched 'Gravity' to the international
marketplace as 'Grey's Anatomy' in space, getting the series on the
network that has 'Grey's' and makes the most successful sci-fi show
on TV in 'Lost' is a good fit," FtvS executive vice president David
Madden told the Reporter.
Madden added the show has "a sci-fi premise but being told
in a female friendly way."