ABC orders 'Beauty as well as the Beast' pilot

Steinberg Permit the fight in the "Monsters" begin.ABC introduced Tuesday an order for just about any pilot using the "Beauty as well as the Animal" legend--7 days following a CW did same, although getting another undertake the story.From ABC Art galleries, ABC's "Animal" can be a fantastical reimagining in the classic mythic occur a mythical, dangerous world by which a stylish and difficult Princess discovers an unlikely mention of the a mysterious animal.The project originates from Jon Steinberg ("Jericho"), who'll executive produce with Mojo Film's Gary Fleder and Mary Jesse Basile.The CW's "Animal," from CBS TV Art galleries, is loosely using the CBS drama within the late eighties. It's known to love a contemporary-day romancer "getting a procedural twist." Jennifer Levin ("Without any Trace") and Sherri Cooper ("Brothers and sisters and Brothers and sisters") composed the pilot and professional produce with Paul Witt, C. Anthony Thomas, Ron Koslow and Bill Haber. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com