Pyrates (2012)

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Pyrates to Invade TV

What do you get when you mix a bundle of swashbucklers, Ridley Scott, and Tony Scott? Apparently, you've got an upcoming Fox program by the name of Pyrates, an in-depth look at the greatest fleecing in the history of pirating - yeah, even greater than Napster. The series will be backed by two Scotts' Scott Free Productions, and will be from the creative mind of Barry Schindel (Numbers, Law & Order), with 24's Stephen Hopkins tapped to helm the first episode.

Deadline has the scoop on these breaking developments, which come hot off the heels of Pirates of the Caribbean's successful box office debut – the largest thus far of the year. Pirates are definitely still in, and may take over the role of the vampire with how many pirate-themed productions are on the table throughout the year.

The series itself will look to encompass the entire history of the greatest heist in the history of piracy, 1628's acquirement of the Spanish silver fleet, all while entertaining the viewer with a "gritty portrayal" of the events. It looks to be of the limited variety, running from 10-13 episodes as a miniseries.

Really looking forward to this as it sounds like an awesome crew and happy it's just a mini-series and not something that will get canceled right away with no ending or a dragging story.

http://tv.ign.com/articles/117/1170970p1.html