DS9's Nana Visitor is on Wildfire

*Raph's Girl* · 06-04-2005, 12:27 AM

Just saw the trailor for a new tv series that'll be on ABC family starting June 20th! It's a series about this troubled girl who's sent to work on a horse farm owned by the Ritter Family. The family matriarch is Jean Ritter played by Nana Visitor(DS9's Maj/Col Kira Nerys). So for those wondering what Nana was up to...now ya know! *L*

Here's the plot from TV Tome:

A troubled life has led Kris Furillo (newcomer Genevieve Cortese) to juvenile hall where her only friend is a failed racehorse named Wildfire. Both have lost the will to trust and the faith to believe in anything, least of all themselves. But whenever Kris rides Wildfire, something happens. They feel free and suddenly dreams seem possible. The real world slips away and the past can't catch them.

Desperate for a second chance, Kris accepts a job at the Raintree Horse Farm, owned by the Ritter family. The Ritters used to be at the top of the high-stakes, winner-take-all racing world, but now they desperately need a winning horse to keep Raintree alive.

A beautiful outsider in a ruthless world of wealth and power, Kris soon discovers that she must live by a different set of rules and learn to open her heart.

Matt Ritter (Micah Alberti, All My Children) is a model son but is he hiding something? Junior Davis (newcomer Ryan Spypek), Matt's best friend and the son of Raintree's arch rival, wants the one thing he can't have. Danielle "Dani" Davis (Nicole Tubiola, Undressed), Junior's sister and Matt's ex, has it all and isn't about to share. Jean Ritter (Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Raintree's matriarch, struggles to keep the farm alive. Pablo (Greg Serano, Dangerous Minds), Raintree's chief trainer, has his own dark past. And Henry (Dennis Weaver, McCloud), Jean's father-in-law, clings to the old ways.

Wildfire remains Kris' one true friend and he soon becomes Raintree's last hope. But it's a long way to the finish line. Rivals will stop at nothing to win. Ghosts from the past will haunt. Friendships will be tested and love will pay a price. Will Kris outrun her past? Does Wildfire have what it takes to be a champion?

One thing is certain...together they can do the impossible. But nobody said it was going to be easy.

TNG/DS9/Voyager writer/Executive Producer Michael Piller is also the creator/writer/Executive producer of this series!

June 20th at 8pm on ABC Family is when it premiers and where it's at. This show is about horses, which I love, and Nana Visitor...plus Michael Piller is involved so the series has 3 pluses going for it from the get go!

Here's the official site: http://abcfamily.go.com/wildfire/main.html

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-04-2005, 02:54 AM

Guess they've got to do something now that Star Trek is dead...

*Anarky* · 06-04-2005, 06:45 AM

I wouldn't say Star Trek was dead, I just say that NX01 was a terrible idea to begin with. I'd love to see more of the future federation that we've seen in in Voyager.

NX01 wasn't necessarily bad story-wise, but it just lacked that Star Treky-feeling.

*damnhooligan* · 06-04-2005, 07:22 AM

Generally I'd roll my eyes at something like this, but it's got Michael Piller spearheading the project. I love that man, and he can do no wrong.

(This is all independent of the fact that he's working with my mother on turning a book series of hers into a TV show. Really. Completely independent.)

*Anarky* · 06-04-2005, 07:23 AM

Hey, your mom writes books? What kind of books? I'd need something to get distracted from life and final exams...

*damnhooligan* · 06-04-2005, 07:37 AM

Primarily suspense and mystery. Her latest book (and one of the one's that's been options to turn into a series) is Sharp Focus that she wrote in collaboration with Former US Prez Gerald Ford's daughter, Susan Ford. Hardly her best work (in part because she had a retarded editor who wouldn't let her cuss) but it starts in the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, where I grew up for a considerable amount of time, so I had a blast reading it.

But oh yeah (as not to stray too far off topic) about Wildfire... Rene Auberjonois could make a cameo. He was far and away the best thing about DS9.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-04-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by damnhooligan

But oh yeah (as not to stray too far off topic) about Wildfire... Rene Auberjonois could make a cameo. He was far and away the best thing about DS9.

Cool that you're mom is a book writer!!

As for Rene... he's probably too busy trying not to be pissed off at William Shatner on Boston Legal....

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-04-2005, 11:01 PM

Damn, you could be a future celebrity on this board one day.

06-04-2005, 12:27 AM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	DS9's Nana Visitor is on Wildfire Just saw the trailor for a new tv series that'll be on ABC family starting June 20th! It's a series about this troubled girl who's sent to work on a horse farm owned by the Ritter Family. The family matriarch is Jean Ritter played by Nana Visitor(DS9's Maj/Col Kira Nerys). So for those wondering what Nana was up to...now ya know! L Here's the plot from TV Tome: A troubled life has led Kris Furillo (newcomer Genevieve Cortese) to juvenile hall where her only friend is a failed racehorse named Wildfire. Both have lost the will to trust and the faith to believe in anything, least of all themselves. But whenever Kris rides Wildfire, something happens. They feel free and suddenly dreams seem possible. The real world slips away and the past can't catch them. Desperate for a second chance, Kris accepts a job at the Raintree Horse Farm, owned by the Ritter family. The Ritters used to be at the top of the high-stakes, winner-take-all racing world, but now they desperately need a winning horse to keep Raintree alive. A beautiful outsider in a ruthless world of wealth and power, Kris soon discovers that she must live by a different set of rules and learn to open her heart. Matt Ritter (Micah Alberti, All My Children) is a model son but is he hiding something? Junior Davis (newcomer Ryan Spypek), Matt's best friend and the son of Raintree's arch rival, wants the one thing he can't have. Danielle "Dani" Davis (Nicole Tubiola, Undressed), Junior's sister and Matt's ex, has it all and isn't about to share. Jean Ritter (Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Raintree's matriarch, struggles to keep the farm alive. Pablo (Greg Serano, Dangerous Minds), Raintree's chief trainer, has his own dark past. And Henry (Dennis Weaver, McCloud), Jean's father-in-law, clings to the old ways. Wildfire remains Kris' one true friend and he soon becomes Raintree's last hope. But it's a long way to the finish line. Rivals will stop at nothing to win. Ghosts from the past will haunt. Friendships will be tested and love will pay a price. Will Kris outrun her past? Does Wildfire have what it takes to be a champion? One thing is certain...together they can do the impossible. But nobody said it was going to be easy. TNG/DS9/Voyager writer/Executive Producer Michael Piller is also the creator/writer/Executive producer of this series! June 20th at 8pm on ABC Family is when it premiers and where it's at. This show is about horses, which I love, and Nana Visitor...plus Michael Piller is involved so the series has 3 pluses going for it from the get go! Here's the official site: http://abcfamily.go.com/wildfire/main.html __________________

06-04-2005, 02:54 AM	#2
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Guess they've got to do something now that Star Trek is dead... __________________

06-04-2005, 06:45 AM	#3
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	I wouldn't say Star Trek was dead, I just say that NX01 was a terrible idea to begin with. I'd love to see more of the future federation that we've seen in in Voyager. NX01 wasn't necessarily bad story-wise, but it just lacked that Star Treky-feeling. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

06-04-2005, 07:22 AM	#4
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Generally I'd roll my eyes at something like this, but it's got Michael Piller spearheading the project. I love that man, and he can do no wrong. (This is all independent of the fact that he's working with my mother on turning a book series of hers into a TV show. Really. Completely independent.) __________________

06-04-2005, 07:23 AM	#5
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Hey, your mom writes books? What kind of books? I'd need something to get distracted from life and final exams... __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

06-04-2005, 07:37 AM	#6
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Primarily suspense and mystery. Her latest book (and one of the one's that's been options to turn into a series) is Sharp Focus that she wrote in collaboration with Former US Prez Gerald Ford's daughter, Susan Ford. Hardly her best work (in part because she had a retarded editor who wouldn't let her cuss) but it starts in the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, where I grew up for a considerable amount of time, so I had a blast reading it. But oh yeah (as not to stray too far off topic) about Wildfire... Rene Auberjonois could make a cameo. He was far and away the best thing about DS9. __________________

06-04-2005, 11:01 PM	#8
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Damn, you could be a future celebrity on this board one day. __________________