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4/7/2007 7:11:32 PM

"Also I can kill you with my brain."

LOL

4/7/2007 8:47:01 PM

I'm sure this question has been asked many times before, but is there any particular reason that Fox keeps killing good shows? Is it terrible management or something? Why hasn't anybody been fired yet?

4/7/2007 11:59:04 PM

b/c from a shareholder/bottom line standpoint, those shows should be cut as they are losing money - they have low viewership, and thus, no advertising money coming in.

this ignores the fact that fox themselves are responsible for the shows having shitty ratings/no viewers. all the great shows they've canceled have both of these things in common:
-little/no advertising, doing nothing to attract new viewers
-constantly moved into different air times/nights or pre-empted by sports coverage, preventing current viewers from seeing the show and losing them over time

4/8/2007 1:09:22 AM

^I guess that's more what I was asking about. Obviously they have to kill the shows because they're not making any money off of them, but it's very hard for them to make any money for the reasons you just listed. What I want to know is why Fox keeps moving shows around, doing little-to-nothing to advertise them properly, and airing sports in their place.

4/8/2007 1:41:02 AM

b/c they're fucking douchebags

4/8/2007 11:31:03 AM

Add to list of prematurely cancelled Fox Series:
Angel
The Tick

Part of the reason Fox has cancelled so many great 'cult' shows is that they're the only ones that will put these shows in production in the first place, part of which goes back to their history as the first "new" network that had a lot of surprise hits like: the Simpsons and Married With Children that other networks passed on.

What I don't understand is why they take risks greenlighting these shows and then screw them around with the aforementioned time slot musical chairs, lack of advertising...I also think part of the problem is flaws in nielsen ratings, which unfortunately are all that matter.

One day soon we'll just have tv on demand.



All that said, it looks like they've done a pretty good job of push "Drive", Tim (Joss when Joss can't be there) Minear's new show starring Nathan Fillon. Starts one week from today and should be pretty good.

4/8/2007 6:36:18 PM

Fox was just the production company on Angel; blame for its cancellation lies on the WB's shoulders.

4/8/2007 8:04:29 PM

Ah good call. It kinda feels good to heap more blame on Fox though doesn't it?

4/8/2007 8:44:58 PM

^^^ Don't forget the X-files, they managed to take that from a little cult hit on Friday nights to a major primetime hit. And then they dragged it down to crap in attempt to get a few more bucks... never mind, I hate you Fox.

4/9/2007 11:02:20 AM

Lets just hope one of the actors/directors/producers gets real big and they want to bring it back.

4/9/2007 9:48:47 PM

http://www.tubewad.com/13-tv-shows-that-should-never-have-been-cancelled-1340-p.html

13 shows that should never have been cancelled and I count 7 of 13 being Fox...

that's what we in the bizz calling pudding (as in 'proof is in the')

[Edited on April 10, 2007 at 6:26 PM. Reason : Screwed up the link]

4/10/2007 6:26:06 PM

^I can agree with most of that list.


The Andy Richter shit was fucking awful, though.

4/10/2007 7:10:32 PM

His new show just got cancelled too...

4/10/2007 10:46:27 PM

I watched the last episode of the series tonight. After watching them all (and having seen Serenity first), I'm kind of surprised Mr. Universe wasn't in the original series. He seemed like a reoccurring character when I saw the movie.

4/10/2007 10:51:48 PM

He was an easy way to fit a season's worth of discovery/investigation into the relatively short movie.

4/10/2007 11:43:15 PM

well in about every episode they were like "hey lets get up with [new person]" so it wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

4/11/2007 3:23:50 AM

well ive seen the cast get various parts all over tv and movies now, so there is no hope for this show it seems

i just saw River make an appearance on a crime show on Fox (ironically)

Malcom has done like 2 movies since Serenity

Kayleigh (sp) has moved to lifetime and has a part on a show or mini series there

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 1:16 PM. Reason : .]

4/12/2007 1:16:02 PM

Yea Malcom, Nathan whatever, is on a new show on FX that has a 2 hour episode this sunday.

Joss has said there is no chance of this ever coming back in the form of the show

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 1:27 PM. Reason : forgot my ]

4/12/2007 1:26:32 PM

man Bill Gates needs to step in and donate some fucking money to Joss DAMN IT

4/12/2007 1:32:46 PM

that'd be awesome to have billions of dollars and bring shit like this back to life

4/29/2007 4:16:37 PM

[Edited on June 10, 2007 at 11:29 AM. Reason : more images]

6/10/2007 11:22:51 AM

^are those just fan pics, or a new project?

6/10/2007 11:43:07 AM

fan pics

6/10/2007 1:36:09 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6096681&type=product&id=1324175
$20 today

6/10/2007 2:00:41 PM

it was 16 at target last week

6/10/2007 2:06:42 PM

Is it me or is Nathan Fillion everywhere?

Lost, Drive, Waitress, ( that stupid slug zombie movie from 2005 that i just saw)...etc.

Nathan Fillion...ftw?

6/11/2007 10:36:25 AM

conceptually I loved this show simply because of the chinese/english mesh, and the way they saw the earth grow together culturally

damn plausible view of the future

6/11/2007 11:27:39 AM

^^ slither was stupid? Your face is stupid.

6/11/2007 4:25:10 PM

ah slither. and no it wasnt stupid, it was rather funny. but in a way it was real dumb for a movie.

as is my face.

6/11/2007 6:37:15 PM

Wash had a role in Knocked Up. That was good to see.

6/11/2007 6:43:33 PM

That fan art is pretty baller.

They'd be fucking perfect if River wasn't drawn to look so manly, though.

\/ Exactly.

[Edited on June 11, 2007 at 6:59 PM. Reason : \/]

6/11/2007 6:52:24 PM

6/11/2007 6:58:40 PM

grima?

6/12/2007 3:36:19 PM

new 2 disc serenity dvd in august:
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Collectors-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B000Q9IZ5C

Quote :

" Product Description Serenity, the action-packed event that delivers thrilling non-stop adventure, incredible battles in dangerous worlds and spectacular visual effects, is now available in a Special 2-Disc Collector's Edition containing all-new bonus content and never-seen-before footage! With over 30 minutes of all-new special features and special collectible packaging, the Serenity – Collector's Edition is a must own for all true Sci-Fi and Joss Whedon fans! All-new 2-disc edition will include 6 completely new bonus elements including cast & filmmaker commentary. Will also include all bonus features from previous release. All New Bonus Features: -Extended Scenes (6:45) -Take A Walk on Serenity (4:00) Cast and Crew take us on a special tour of the Serenity space ship -A Filmmaker's Journey (19:49) Take A Journey with Joss Whedon from script to the big screen -The Green Clan (3:03) An expose on Cinematographer Jack Green and his team -Sci-Fi Inside: Serenity (21:41) Hosted by Adam Baldwin, an in-depth look at the film that was resurrected from a cancelled television show, as well as its supportive culture. -Session 416 (7:52) These internet pieces document a portion of River's participation in a psychological study and her interactions with her therapist. -Feature Commentary with Director Joss Whedon and Cast Members Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass "

6/28/2007 10:52:45 PM

firefly would be better if it had more Ø

6/28/2007 10:56:38 PM

Damn, I was hoping they'd do a special edition release with a score that's closer to the style of the show.

6/28/2007 11:01:08 PM

Quote :

"Wash had a role in Knocked Up. That was good to see."

Hahaha yeah when he showed up, one of the people said to me "That guy was in something... I can't remember what though." I said "It's Wash from Firefly" and he said "No, it was Steve the Pirate from Dodgeball."



Firefly > Dodgeball

6/29/2007 8:32:52 AM

Dodgeball is better than Knight's Tale at least...

6/29/2007 8:46:28 AM

Hahaha that's not saying much.

Don't get me wrong, I do like Dodgeball but it isn't at the same level as Firefly.

6/29/2007 8:53:15 AM

Oh agreed, I'm just saying there's worse thing said friend could be recognizing Alan Tudyk from.

6/29/2007 11:17:35 AM

lol HAAAAR HAAAAR YA FILTHY BROWNCOATS!!

6/30/2007 8:46:08 AM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8371086&st=serenity+&type=product&id=1503184



Collectors Edition WOOO HOO JUST BOUGHT IT

[Edited on August 24, 2007 at 11:41 PM. Reason : there's still hope!!]

[Edited on August 24, 2007 at 11:43 PM. Reason : two disc 60 mins of extra bonus features - I am so glad I bought this]

8/24/2007 11:41:41 PM

Was it me or is River the new Terminator in the new Fox series that leaked early?

8/25/2007 2:35:55 AM

Quote :

"Cameron Phillips (portrayed by Summer Glau) is a girl who attends school with John. She is an unknown Terminator model, the most human yet, programmed to protect him."

Also, Summer Glau ftw?


[Edited on August 25, 2007 at 5:00 AM. Reason : img]

8/25/2007 5:00:14 AM

she got fat

[Edited on August 25, 2007 at 2:48 PM. Reason : if she wanted bigger boobs, she should have just gotten implants]

8/25/2007 2:47:24 PM

She didn't look too fat in the pilot episode of that terminator show..

8/26/2007 1:54:11 AM

she looks pretty hot to me

8/26/2007 4:53:51 PM

Except for the "This space for rent" sign on her forehead

8/26/2007 5:05:24 PM

Quote :

"she looks pretty hot to me"

8/26/2007 5:06:34 PM