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Networks quick to pull fast ones with series


September 27, 2007 The broadcast networks have stepped up the stockpiling of scripted series in face of a potential writers strike. ABC and NBC both handed out series orders Wednesday, three months ahead of the kickoff of the official pilot season in January. ABC has given a six-episode order to "Section 8," a sci-fi drama from "X-Men" writer Zak Penn and producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun.

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