Movies and TvShows featuring "unsold-tv-series-pilot" theme.
CBS anthology series airing unsold television pilots during the summer season.
The concept of the series was the showing of unaired and unsold television pilots that did not make the television lineup for CBS. The show was successful during its first few seasons due to the fact that the show's concept, airing unsold and unaired television pilots, was a popular concept in the 1960s. But during its last two seasons on the air, the series did find some trouble due to the fact that the series were running out of pilots to air and, in their 4th season, they began airing repeats from the three seasons prior. During its 1966 summer run, the series aired eights new pilots and two repeats and during its last year airing five new pilots and four repeats.
Dr. Strange is a failed TV pilot based on the Marvel Comics character. It follows the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, a psychiatrist who becomes a powerful sorcerer after a near-fatal car accident. He uses his newfound abilities to battle evil forces and protect the world from supernatural threats.
In the year 2000, a crime-fighting police officer and his advanced talking vehicle join forces to take down a powerful weapons dealer and unravel a conspiracy. With high-tech gadgets and a powerful AI, they must protect the city from danger and restore justice.
Mulholland Dr. is a mind-bending mystery drama about an aspiring actress who arrives in Hollywood and gets involved in a strange and surreal chain of events. As she tries to make her dreams come true, she discovers dark secrets and faces manipulation, amnesia, and a surreal journey through the streets of Los Angeles.
Aquaman (2006) follows the story of a man with gills who is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. He must embrace his destiny as the protector of the ocean and use his superpowers to defeat his enemies. Along the way, he faces challenges and discovers the true meaning of heroism and responsibility.
Tarzan, the jungle man, wakes up from a coma and finds himself in the unfamiliar streets of New York City. He must navigate the concrete jungle and face various challenges while trying to find his way back to the jungle.
In the year 2001, a team of scientists discovers that the earth is rapidly cooling, leading to the threat of an ice age. They must work together to find a solution and save humanity from extinction.
A rugged warrior is on a quest to avenge his father's brutal slaying and in search of a legendary sorcerer who can help him. Joining him on his mission is a beautiful enchantress who is also searching for the sorcerer; pursuing him is a malevolent wizard who wants him dead.
In a dystopian world where love is considered a disease, a young woman named Lena falls in love and must choose between conforming to society's rules or following her heart.
A comedic drama about life on a ranch, following the daily struggles and relationships of the ranch owners and their family.
The mysterious three-faced insectoid being, Violenjiger dispatches the nine "Great Decepticon Generals" to acquire "Zone Energy", destroying the planet Feminia to obtain the world's store, and search for the powerful Zodiac.
A gunfighter who survives his own hanging helps a young widow who is trying to keep a ruthless land baron from taking her ranch.
The Questor Tapes is a failed pilot for a TV series about an android named Questor who has advanced abilities and is on the run from those who created him. Along the way, Questor befriends a human scientist and together they uncover a conspiracy involving corrupt bosses and an alien robot.
In the old west town of Yuma, a US Marshal must navigate the complexities of the Arizona Territory, dealing with various Native American tribes, the Yuma Territorial Prison, and a violent bar shootout.
A group of astronauts is selected to participate in a virtual reality program in order to test their ability to handle the isolation of a long-duration space mission. As they spend more time in the simulation, they start to experience strange occurrences and face challenges that raise questions about the nature of their reality.
A homesteading family in 1867 Wyoming faces a crisis when the husband is killed and the wife must decide whether to remain or take her son and daughter back East.
In 'Rewind', a team of agents from a time-travel agency must go back in time to prevent a catastrophic event that could change the course of history. As they navigate through different eras, they face various challenges and encounter unexpected twists. With the future at stake, the team must use their expertise and resources to ensure the timeline stays intact.
L.A. Takedown is a failed TV series pilot about a criminal gang in Los Angeles. The story revolves around a heist gone wrong, police shootouts, and the pursuit of a psychopathic serial killer. It also explores themes of violence, surveillance, and the complexities of relationships within the criminal underworld. Despite the failed pilot, L.A. Takedown gained a small cult following and later served as the inspiration for the successful film Heat.
In this unsold TV series pilot, a struggling actress, a salesman, a teacher, and a meteorologist are chosen to become members of the Justice League of America, a superhero team with supernatural powers. They must use their abilities to stop a tornado and a tidal wave from destroying their city. Based on the DC Comics characters, including The Flash, Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, The Atom, and Martian Manhunter.