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Ever since first reading about Rockne’s writing of the pilot for SciFi’s Warehouse 13, I couldn’t help but see the strong resemblance in the project’s description to The X-Files.  It seemed like another copycat production, which is what happens so frequently in television.  Although nothing that SciFi does surprises me, I was somewhat disappointed to see Rockne’s name become attached, since I consider him to be an inventive and original writer.  None of his past efforts have been “re-imaginings”.  But, I suppose, a writer’s gotta do whatever it takes to pay the bills, and if SciFi comes a-knockin’ on your door, you oughta think twice about turning them down if you want your relationship with them to continue.

Happily, writer Jill Golick had a friend who glommed on to an undated draft of the pilot episode script, and here’s the skinny.  It’s actually a pretty detailed report on the script, and if you’re adverse to spoilers, you may want to avert your eyes.  According to Jill’s pal, it’s a pretty good script, and Jill looks forward to more of the same from Rockne.  Alas, I don’t think Rockne’s attached to the rest of the series, but you never know.  (When SciFi comes a-knockin’….etc.)