Farscape Cancelled!!

[Mistwell]

I take it that there's been no new news on this subject. I only just got back into watching Farscape this year, only to see it get cancelled.

BTW, I just learned that A&E has axed Nero Wolfe. I bring this up because of earlier talk on this thread about new executives coming into a network and deciding to "change direction" in what they show.

It seems they want a "younger" audience.

They dump Nero Wolfe and Law & Order and pick up The View.

Yeah, good job, guys. I guess that they decided to focus on the arts in Arts & Entertainment.

With all the weird cancellations that have happened recently, a lot of people are probably wondering if network executives are morons. Having once worked at a cable network, I've seen enough questionable decisions to confirm that this is, in fact, true.

Aww that sucks. I really like Nero Wolfe (though the books are better).

 

[Nightfall]

I was just mildly upset they dumped Law and Order. It's a good show and DOES draw some younger veiws. God I HATE the View!!!

 

[Acmite]

Bump!

C'mon folks! The battle is not yet lost!

 

[Nightfall]

What you think if we post more, the show will come back?

 

[Umbran]

C'mon folks! The battle is not yet lost!

The battle may not be lost, but you don't fight a longer battle the way you'd fight a shorter one. Yes, there are still things to do to try get the show back on the air....

There are going to be "A Fifth of Farscape" rallies in various cities on October 5th to promote the show.

However, there really isn't much in the way of news and developments at the moment. Hence, there's not a whole lot of chatter.

David Kemper has stated that perhaps the best tactic at this point is to try to get lots of viewers when the last half of the 4th season ends in January. If the Neilsen ratings at that time show lots of viewers, and/or if the letters they get at that time show there's lots of viewers the Neilsens miss, then perhaps the Executive People will reconsider.

 

[Acmite]

What you think if we post more, the show will come back?

Ummm....for someone who has been following the thread almost since the beginning, you seem a little clueless.

I was encouraging people to follow the suggestions listed in the first 2 pages (or so) of the thread, namely calling Sci-fi, calling competing networks, writing letters, attending rallies (as Umbran mentioned), etc.

Bumping the thread serves to draw attention to the thread so those who have not yet seen the thread may take the time to read it.

If the pressure on Sci-Fi eases, they may reconsider their decision to hold off set destruction. While I agree that a longer battle is fought differently than a shorter one, sustained pressure on Sci-Fi will show them that Farscape fans are a committed fan base. This is also something other networks could be looking for, especially since Buffy's ratings have slipped since its move to UPN. Networks want desirable demographics that will not suddenly drop off.

If fans continue to work for Farscape's survival, the Networks will know that the campaign to save the show is not a flash in the pan impulse.

 

[Bamphalas]

The Global Rally is going to be great! We've got so many people participating worldwide.

The Save Farscape buttons have been shipped, so people SHOULD be getting them before the 5th. I am still taking button orders, but not for pre-5th shipping.

http://www.underhive.com/Bamphalas/button.htm

Thanks gut.

FIGHT FOR FARSCAPE!

 

[Bamphalas]

Lani Tupu (Crais/Pilot), Gigi Edgley (Chiana) & Paul Goddard (Stark) are scheduled for several signings this weekend. They will be at Tower Records this Friday in Atlanta, GA. Saturday night, also in Atlanta, they will be at a club called "The Chamber".
Next Tuesday, Oct 8th, they will be at Sci-Fi City in Orlando, Florida. Be sure to come out get some autographs and pictures! For more information, head on over to www.savefarscapecentral.com

 

[CaptainCalico]

cartoons about the cancellation

Check out Dork Tower and Foxtrot

 

[Bamphalas]

Lani, Gigi & Paul

The events in Orlando went fantastic. We had a wonderful turnout for our rally on the 5th, and an even better turnout for the cast signing on the 10th.

Gigi, Paul & Lani were great. They are very personable and friendly. They were so happy to meet and talk with so many fans. If you are in the Atlanta area, they will be making another signing appearance at "The War Room" between 5-8pm.