Sci Fi plans new dramedy, 'Warehouse 13'

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- SCI FI Channel has ordered a two-hour U.S. pilot of "Warehouse 13," a dramedy described as a blend of "X-Files," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Moonlighting."

The pilot for the new one-hour show is slated to begin production in December for a tentative 2008 premiere.

"Warehouse 13" is based on a script by Rockne O'Bannon, Jane Espenson and D. Brent Mote and will be produced by Universal Media Studios.

"Like our successful series 'Eureka,' 'Warehouse 13' is a fun, intriguing concept that should continue to broaden our audience through present-day, relatable stories with an imaginative twist," Mark Stern, SCI FI's executive vice president of original programming, said in a statement. "Rockne has delivered a wonderful script and we can't wait to get this into production."