I am – Hercules!! Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the screenwriters behind J.J. Abrams’ big-screen “Star Trek” movie, got a pilot commitment from CBS Thursday for a new “Hawaii Five-0” pilot! Way back in August 2008, CBS announced it was developing a “Five-0” with “Criminal Minds” showrunner Ed Bernero. I guess that one didn’t work out. The original 1968-1980 crime drama followed a fictional state police agency charged with protecting the citizens of the nation’s 50th state. “CSI: NY” writer-prouducer Peter Lenkov will serve as “Five-0’s” showrunner should it go to series. Last year’s Bernero version was to center on Steve McGarrett’s son, who would have exactly the same job his dad did. Had I known of the Orci/Kurtzman this afternoon, when I was attending an Orci/Kurtzman press conference in Santa Monica, I would have asked them if the plan now is truly to reboot. Perhaps if he notices this article, boborci will offer in talkback more details on the project. CBS, which is also developing a remake of "The Streets of San Francisco," loves cop shows! Find all of Variety’s story on the matter here. Follow Herc on Twitter!!

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