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telegramsam 23-06-2018 14:53
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35951567)
It took a while, but Timeless has now been cancelled.

They are still talking about a 2 hour "movie" to wrap up the cliff hanger, but no more news on that atm.
I liked it when it first started but not bothered with it this latest series as I couldn`t really get back into it

Paul 23-06-2018 17:16
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I would describe it as "ok".
I dont think it was as good as the first series.
Some of the episodes were good, some were really "meh".
The final two episodes were good, and I would like to have seen how they dealt with the cliff hanger.

Chloé Palmas 24-06-2018 01:14
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So Rosanne is back on...kind of.

But without her.

Though the spin off is the same show as...well, the previous spin off.

Only it now has a different name.

And will only carry on, less her starring in it.

https://news.sky.com/story/roseanne-...eanne-11412846

What a mess.

If anyone can do a better job of explaining what now is to go forward (as per their expectations), be my guest.

Paul 24-06-2018 16:58
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I dont watch it, and I cannot stand her.
That said, I think the way they handled this is ridiculous.
The US seems hell bent on persecuting anyone who says something the (anti) social twit(er)s dislike.

Paul 22-07-2018 15:42
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Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger has been renewed for a 2nd Season.

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Wynonna Earp has been renewed for Season 4 by Syfy

Colony has been cancelled

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Impulse has been renewed for a 2nd season by YouTube.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been revived for a 7th season of 12 episodes, due in 2019.

General Maximus 22-07-2018 16:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35955897)
Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger has been renewed for a 2nd Season
what a joke

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35955897)
Colony has been cancelled
shame, I really enjoyed it

Paul 28-07-2018 23:32
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Condor has been renewed for Season 2

Better Call Saul has been renewed for Season 5

Fear The Walking Dead has been renewed for Season 5

Chloé Palmas 16-08-2018 02:39
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So we all knew that it was going to happen but Versailles has officially ended. It was a show that I took interest in and was carried into an adult / raunchy 18+ history lesson but alas, it is no more. :(

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2...-three-series/

FYI...just so viewers are aware, the series does contain unsettling scenes that involve violence and nudity / sexual content.

denphone 16-08-2018 05:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloé Palmas (Post 35959875)
So we all knew that it was going to happen but Versailles has officially ended. It was a show that I took interest in and was carried into an adult / raunchy 18+ history lesson but alas, it is no more. :(

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2...-three-series/

FYI...just so viewers are aware, the series does contain unsettling scenes that involve violence and nudity / sexual content.
l thought it was not a bad series personally.

Paul 23-08-2018 01:17
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CBS have announced that Season 12 of The Big Bang Theory will also be its last season.

The (now) final season begins at the end of September 2018.

General Maximus 23-08-2018 20:15
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not good, I thought they would milk it for as long as they could and it would at least run to season 15. I am going to miss those guys, 12 years is a long time and I can't believe I have been watching it for so long, I can remember watching season 1 like it was yesterday. It is a cracking series though and I am glad they earned mega $$$ at such a young age to keep them going for the rest of their lives if nothing else comes along.

Chloé Palmas 24-08-2018 01:15
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Okay so I really can't tell if this is in the spirit of this thread, but a series called Naked attraction (it is a show but kind of like a game show / dating thing) has been confirmed for a third series.

It, though (like with Versailles) is controversial and extremely polarizing...in fact, not many love it and the hatred round it is enormous so until the show airs it was always a "will it be cancelled today" kind of shows. The third series was announced earlier in the year but it is set to make it to air, and the first episode of the third series will go on air tomorrow.

No idea what the ratings are but it is aired on channel 4 in the dead of night / demand so I suppose the figured can be sought.

A bit of background...the show is a contestant based game show where one person gets to chose a date of 6 naked people that suit his or her likes. When he or she narrows it down to the final pair, he or she strips nude, too. There (apparently) is no rejection available for the winner - they then go on a date and 99 times out of 100 it leads to nothing more than casual sex afterwards, no more. (You don't get to watch that part, though).

On a personal note, I did get convinced to start watching this show by...urgh I saw a bit of a few episodes, found it repellent and it turned me off everything in life. Finally managed to delete all that I had of it, thanks to some help from Luther and he will answer any other questions that you have on the matter.

Given that the show is 18+ I am sorry if my post has fallen foul of the rules. It is not pornographic according to Ofcom and Ofcom chose not to investigate as they said there was nothing that breached their rules and that the show was purely a dating show and does not contain sexual activity and was also shown after the watershed.

Paul 24-08-2018 01:52
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I once caught about 20 minutes of that show, it was terrible.

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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 35961069)
not good, I thought they would milk it for as long as they could and it would at least run to season 15. I am going to miss those guys, 12 years is a long time and I can't believe I have been watching it for so long, I can remember watching season 1 like it was yesterday. It is a cracking series though and I am glad they earned mega $$$ at such a young age to keep them going for the rest of their lives if nothing else comes along.
I have also watched it from the start.

I suspect the mega $$$ are part of the issue, with them wanting so much that its losing its financial viability to produce.

Hugh 24-08-2018 14:43
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CBS and Warner Bros TV wanted to have at least two more series, because they make so much money from the programme (advertising revenue during the first run and residuals on re-runs).

https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/22/the-big...eady-to-leave/

They've stopped after this season because Jim Parsons wanted to leave.

From 4 years ago
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...g-bucks-723652
Quote:
ig Bang repeats on TBS often lure more viewers than anything else on cable (and sometimes broadcast), a feat other recent hit comedies (including Emmy winner Modern Family) have failed to match. "The pot is as big or bigger than it was for Friends, and that's due to syndication rights and the amount of money you get per 30-second commercial," says Bob Williams, CEO at Burns Entertainment, which matches celebrities with brands. Adweek reported in October that first-run Big Bang episodes commanded $326,260 per 30-second spot for the 2013-14 season, second only to NBC's Sunday Night Football.

General Maximus 24-08-2018 18:28
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I don't blame him to be honest, he must be loaded by now at $1 million per episode so why not chill for the next 5 years and do everything you heart desires. Although as viewers we might think it is an easy job to do a 20 minute episode a week I imagine as actors they have long and gruelling filming schedules and Sheldon/Jim Parsons especially must have it extra hard with all the science lingo and stuff he needs to memorise. I have got a degree in Microbiology although I love my science the physics stuff means nothing to me and even I would struggle to come out with all the stuff he does and make it sound believable.

Hugh 24-08-2018 18:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 35961193)
I don't blame him to be honest, he must be loaded by now at $1 million per episode so why not chill for the next 5 years and do everything you heart desires. Although as viewers we might think it is an easy job to do a 20 minute episode a week I imagine as actors they have long and gruelling filming schedules and Sheldon/Jim Parsons especially must have it extra hard with all the science lingo and stuff he needs to memorise. I have got a degree in Microbiology although I love my science the physics stuff means nothing to me and even I would struggle to come out with all the stuff he does and make it sound believable.
This is from a Quora discussion about how long an episode takes to film.

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Kunal Nayyar (Raj from Big Bang Theory) had once explained the schedule in a podcast.

On an average, it takes around a week to get an episode right and shoot for it. The stars get their scripts on Tuesday. Wednesday is a casual table read. Thursday they will rehearse the scene among themselves in front of the writers and director. On Friday, the executives from CBS and more will come to watch the rehearsal. During this time, the script will be constantly modified based on suggestions from everyone and a new script will be delivered every night.

On Monday, they have a rehearsal with the lights, camera and shoot the scenes which cannot be performed in front of an audience. Finally, on Tuesday, they have a final rehearsal and then the scene is filmed in front of a live audience.

pip08456 24-08-2018 19:23
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I wouldn't say a new script but certainly a modified one. I and others have talked to Joe Mallozzi on this and he sort of put it this way. Sort of as I'm not quoting verbatim.

A script is what the writer envisages as how the story unfolds but the table read takes in ideas from the cast which may lead to modifications. When we get to rehearsal there may be further input from the actors, writers, cast, crew and executives from the studio/media company airing it. There is then a metamorphosis to what is seen on screen by the viewer including it being cut and edited to fit the time slot while still keeping to the general story line. A script is like a living entity maturing at a fantastic rate until it is finally "in the can" and ready to air.

Paul 25-08-2018 00:44
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I wonder how long he will continue to voice Young Sheldon.

General Maximus 25-08-2018 09:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloé Palmas (Post 35959875)
So we all knew that it was going to happen but Versailles has officially ended. It was a show that I took interest in and was carried into an adult / raunchy 18+ history lesson but alas, it is no more. :(

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2...-three-series/

FYI...just so viewers are aware, the series does contain unsettling scenes that involve violence and nudity / sexual content.
Fans of Versailles are in for a treat. This week, Ovation announced they will air behind-the-scenes specials ahead of the TV show’s third and final season.

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/v...ason-premiere/

Hugh 25-08-2018 18:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35961209)
I wouldn't say a new script but certainly a modified one. I and others have talked to Joe Mallozzi on this and he sort of put it this way. Sort of as I'm not quoting verbatim.

A script is what the writer envisages as how the story unfolds but the table read takes in ideas from the cast which may lead to modifications. When we get to rehearsal there may be further input from the actors, writers, cast, crew and executives from the studio/media company airing it. There is then a metamorphosis to what is seen on screen by the viewer including it being cut and edited to fit the time slot while still keeping to the general story line. A script is like a living entity maturing at a fantastic rate until it is finally "in the can" and ready to air.
I think he meant a new copy of the (modified) script.

Paul 29-08-2018 18:23
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Season 4 of Mr. Robot will be its last season.

Series creator Sam Esmail announced that the fourth season will be its last.
The final season has however been extended from 8 episodes to 12 episodes.

Paul 31-08-2018 04:15
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It appears that Designated Survivor may itself have survived.

According to "Production Weekly", a hollywood based journal that lists shows and films currently in production (or due to start) a Season 3 of the show is set to begin filming in Toronto, under the working title of "The White House Project". Since ABC cancelled the show back in May, its unlikely they have secretly revived it, the most likely candidate seems to be Netflix.

General Maximus 31-08-2018 08:06
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excellent, I hope a confirmation follows shortly

Paul 06-09-2018 01:24
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The final season of Homeland (S08) is set to air in June 2019.

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Its now been confirmed by Netflix that they have Designated Survivor, Season 3.

General Maximus 06-09-2018 06:55
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I love Homeland, it is a shame it is going to be late again like it was last year. I have got use to looking forward to it after xmas.

telegramsam 06-09-2018 11:53
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I used to like Homeland but last series was a bit tedious at times so it's probably right that they end it now.

General Maximus 06-09-2018 12:05
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Yeah, they need to get her back in the CIA kicking ass

pip08456 14-09-2018 14:29
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1 Attachment(s)
Breaking News!

New in-canon stargate series greenlit!

Attachment 27548

General Maximus 14-09-2018 14:39
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Fantastic, it was only last night that i was having a conversation with a group of friends and i was saying how i could gladly ditch all the current series i watch and go back and watch bsg, buffy, star trek(s), sg1 and atlantis.

A new stargate series is going to be great, i hope the original team and producers come back and they let amanda tapping direct.

pip08456 14-09-2018 15:01
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I'm guessing there'll be a formal announcement over the weekend at Stargate: The Invasion event in Vancoover.

Stephen 14-09-2018 15:42
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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35963181)
Breaking News!

New in-canon stargate series greenlit!

Attachment 27548
But has it really though?

That is just a tweet from a fan page. With a poll as to who you would play if there was a new series.

I'll wait to see if there is anything official over the nest couple of days.

Paul 15-09-2018 03:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35963185)
But has it really though?

That is just a tweet from a fan page. With a poll as to who you would play if there was a new series.
I was thinking the same when I read it - it strikes me as just someone saying who would you want to play IF a new series ever happened. :erm:

I cannot believe they would announce an actual new series like that.

General Maximus 15-09-2018 03:25
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The timing is right if there is a massive Stargate convention this weekend, just like when they announced the new Captain Picard Star Trek series.

Stephen 15-09-2018 15:31
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Picard had been rumoured for months, where as that is just a fan page on twitter. It doesn't really have any gravitas to being true.

pip08456 18-09-2018 14:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35963185)
But has it really though?

That is just a tweet from a fan page. With a poll as to who you would play if there was a new series.

I'll wait to see if there is anything official over the nest couple of days.
OK I jumped the gun on this. However Marvel are talking to Brad Wright which he confirmed at GateCon in Vancoover this weekend.

pip08456 18-09-2018 18:24
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For those interested here's the StargateCommand panel from GateCon. If I can find the Brad Wright panel I'll post it later.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tT...MzLLnXxjPQTPbs

General Maximus 19-09-2018 18:02
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please do in addition to any pertinent information

pip08456 19-09-2018 19:20
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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 35963611)
please do in addition to any pertinent information
I haven't found video of the panel yet but here's a report about it.

https://www.gateworld.net/news/2018/...targate-alive/

General Maximus 21-09-2018 08:02
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I hate it when people muck about. I think Amazon or Netflix should buy the franchise and give the guys free reign (creatively) for a new series and plenty of $$$. Netflix said they want to be the new home of scifi so imagine owning Stargate and The Expanse!

Paul 05-10-2018 15:33
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DC Universe has renewed its live action Titans for a second season.

Season 1 begins airing next week.

Paul 10-10-2018 06:04
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The Outpost has been renewed by CW for Season 2.

General Maximus 10-10-2018 09:35
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For goodness sake

Paul 10-10-2018 13:54
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I enjoyed it, so yes, Im pleased. :p:

Paul 13-10-2018 13:50
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Iron Fist has been cancelled.

(Of course, its possible he will turn up in episodes of Jessica Jones, Luke Cage & Daredevil).


New Amsterdam has been extended to a full 22 episode season.

telegramsam 13-10-2018 17:06
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35966002)
I enjoyed it, so yes, Im pleased. :p:
Yes me too

pip08456 13-10-2018 17:10
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I got told Outpost got better in later episodes, I thought it was crap at the start so I might persevere with it.

Paul 18-10-2018 03:58
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Orange Is The New Black has been cancelled.

Paul 18-10-2018 14:43
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Starz has renewed American Gods for Season 3, even before airing Season 2.

Mick 18-10-2018 15:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35966348)
Iron Fist has been cancelled.

(Of course, its possible he will turn up in episodes of Jessica Jones, Luke Cage & Daredevil).


FBI & New Amsterdam have been extended to full 22 episode seasons.
I have to say I was quite disappointed in Iron Fist Season 2, it was more Drama than actual use of his Iron fist.

So not surprised in it's cancellation.

Paul 19-10-2018 22:51
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NBC has extended the first season of Manifest to 16 episodes, which it now considers to be a full season.

The Man In The High Castle has been renewed for Season 4.

Lethal Weapon has been cancelled - two extra episodes have been ordered this season to wrap it up.

telegramsam 20-10-2018 09:35
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35967145)
NBC has extended the first season of Manifest to 16 episodes, which it now considers to be a full season.

The Man In The High Castle has been renewed for Season 4.

Lethal Weapon has been cancelled - two extra episodes have been ordered this season to wrap it up.
Shame about Lethal Weapon being cancelled as I thought it quite entertaining.

denphone 20-10-2018 09:58
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Luke Cage Cancelled by Netflix.

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/luk...ed-1202987278/

Paul 20-10-2018 13:55
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Yep, days after Iron Fist, Luke Cage has aslo bit the dust.

Magnum.P.I and FBI have been given a full season orders.

denphone 20-10-2018 14:22
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Disappointed about Luke Cage being scrapped but Magnum.P.I and FBI should be interesting.

Paul 24-10-2018 14:38
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Last Man Standing has been renewed for Season 8.

Paul 04-11-2018 01:09
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Sky One has renewed A Discovery of Witches for a second and a third series.

telegramsam 04-11-2018 10:22
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35969175)
Sky One has renewed A Discovery of Witches for a second and a third series.
I like this show so I'm pleased it's getting a second series.

Paul 05-11-2018 19:35
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Yes, I have enjoyed it as well.

Paul 08-11-2018 04:12
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Reverie has been cancelled by NBC.

ITV/Netflix have renewed Marcella for Season 3.

USA Network has renewed The Purge for Season 2.

General Maximus 08-11-2018 08:56
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35969642)
Reverie has been cancelled by NBC.
doesn't surprise me at all, every episode followed the same format and was very run of the mill. I know I have said it before with other bad series but it just baffles me that with all the people involved in production that nobody watched the first couple of episodes and says "guys this isn't good, we need to make better, change it up and write some better stories" or something. If we can see it pants from the get go why can't they?

Paul 09-11-2018 04:27
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CW has extended the Charmed reboot to a full 22 episode season.

As I think I previously mentioned, its also extended the Originals spin-off Legacies to a 16 episode season.

Paul 21-11-2018 02:54
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Salvation has been cancelled, no Season 3.

General Maximus 21-11-2018 09:41
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Arse, this is the worst case of cliff hanger cancellation i have experienced in years. I hope they tell us what was going to happen.

Paul 21-11-2018 15:21
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I suspect that was the writers plan all along, in the hopes it would pressure them into a 3rd season. It failed.

Paul 29-11-2018 19:17
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Preacher has been renewed for Season 4.

Paul 30-11-2018 02:37
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Daredevil has been cancelled by Netflix.

General Maximus 03-12-2018 20:24
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yeah, just saw. https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/m...ix-series-but/


I sort of expected it to happen-ish given the new Disney streaming platform etc. I know we discussed this a while back but Netflix were adamant it was their IP and they were going to plough on with it. I suppose it is inevitable that Jessica Jones will follow suit but I don't understand why they are mucking about announcing them a few weeks at a time. They know they are going to do it so why not just say "we are ending out partnership with Marvel and the tv universe as it currently stands".?

pip08456 07-12-2018 20:31
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Originally Posted by General Maximus (Post 35973612)
yeah, just saw. https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/m...ix-series-but/


I sort of expected it to happen-ish given the new Disney streaming platform etc. I know we discussed this a while back but Netflix were adamant it was their IP and they were going to plough on with it. I suppose it is inevitable that Jessica Jones will follow suit but I don't understand why they are mucking about announcing them a few weeks at a time. They know they are going to do it so why not just say "we are ending out partnership with Marvel and the tv universe as it currently stands".?
Marvel have released a statement which shows you may be right General.

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“Marvel is extremely grateful to the huge audience that loved Marvel’s Daredevil. From the moment of young Matt’s first act of heroism to the birth of Page, Murdock, & Nelson, it has been an unbelievable journey. We are incredibly proud of the amazing showrunners and writers starting with Drew Goddard and Steven DeKnight, Marco Ramirez and Doug Petrie and Erik Oleson, Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Vincent D’Onofrio and our casts who brought our characters to life with such excellence, and every one of the fantastic crews in NYC. We look forward to more adventures with the Man without Fear in the future.”
https://fanfest.com/2018/12/06/new-r...-biggest-show/

General Maximus 08-12-2018 20:00
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yeah, putting a couple of quotes together:

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Disney, announced next year’s launch of Disney+, a direct rival to Netflix that will have Marvel Studios content as a flagship in its formidable armada.

Disney will also be withdrawing its past and present content from Netflix in the months ahead.

Marvel has indicated we haven’t seen the last of Matt Murdoch, despite the Netflix cancellation, so let’s hope Cox gets a chance to revisit the role.

Paul 11-12-2018 01:05
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The Orville has been renewed for Season 3 by FOX.

Season 2 will premiere at the end of this year.

Paul 11-12-2018 14:10
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While not exactly a surprise, the BBC renewed Doctor Who for season 12, with all the current cast returning. It will not air until 2020 (spring most likely).

pip08456 11-12-2018 17:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35974802)
While not exactly a surprise, the BBC renewed Doctor Who for season 12, with all the current cast returning. It will not air until 2020 (spring most likely).
Certainly isn't a surprise considering the following in the US and that is huge.

denphone 11-12-2018 18:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35974826)
Certainly isn't a surprise considering the following in the US and that is huge.
Amazing how for around 16 years it totally disappeared from our TV screens apart from the repeats.

telegramsam 11-12-2018 18:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35974829)
Amazing how for around 16 years it totally disappeared from our TV screens apart from the repeats.
Not seen the latest series, out of protest really at the decision to have a female doctor.

Hugh 11-12-2018 18:40
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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35974832)
Not seen the latest series, out of protest really at the decision to have a female doctor.
Yes, it really beggared belief that a woman could play a twin-hearted two thousand year old alien life form who could regenerate multiple times...

telegramsam 11-12-2018 18:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35974836)
Yes, it really beggared belief that a woman could play a twin-hearted two thousand year old alien life form who could regenerate multiple times...
I believe once the novelty of a woman doctor wears off and the viewers dip to unacceptable levels the makers will have to think again. Let's just hope they don't decide the doctor should be a dog or an ape!

Paul 11-12-2018 22:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35974836)
Yes, it really beggared belief that a woman could play a twin-hearted two thousand year old alien life form who could regenerate multiple times...
In the context of the show, yes it did pretty much begger belief.

It made no sense at all given the show history over the previous 50 years and was just just done as a gimmick to pander to the SJW/PC brigade. Of course, they had to "prepare" us - and write it into a few previous episodes to make it all "official".

Regardless of all this, since it was a done deal and fans had no say, I, like many decided to give it a chance anyway. I mean, how bad could it be ?

Was it a disaster - not really, it wasnt as bad as that, but nor was it that good either.

The "doctor" is just a blabbering useless character with a sonic - who could be removed from pretty much every episode without affecting them much. The sidekicks outshine her everytime. Some of the episodes were average, some were poor, or worse. None were worthy of comparison to some of the greats.

As someone mentioned to be the other week, if you were in trouble on an alien world, and could choose either this doctor, or Sarah Jane Smith to help you - who would you pick. I would go for SJS everytime. She would have made a far better "Doctor".

Similarly, if you could pick any of the doctors to help you, would you pick this one ? I would not.

pip08456 11-12-2018 23:27
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I am perhaps more invested as regards Dr. Who as I was (luckily) allowed to see the first episode live, that's the way it was when I was a kid.

As I grew older I accepted he other Doctors but then was dropped in WHEN?

Any Dr. Who fans out there have to accept it is for the American market IMHO.

Stuart 12-12-2018 10:03
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I believe once the novelty of a woman doctor wears off and the viewers dip to unacceptable levels the makers will have to think again. Let's just hope they don't decide the doctor should be a dog or an ape!
You are, of course, assuming the viewer levels will dip. They may do, and I am sure the BBC will have discussions of what to do if that happens. However, you may find that the fans put off by a female doctor are more than adequately replaced by new fans who feel they can identify with a female doctor more.

I don't actually care whether the doctor is male or female, as long as the stories are good (with well written characters) and they are acted well.

You may say that's as a result of the increasing political correctness of the show, but I don't think it is. I've watched Doctor Who since I was about 7 (which would be around the start of the Tom Baker era), and I never even thought about the gender of the doctor. With each regeneration, I've often known little about the actors, so had no real expecations, and tried to keep an open mind.

Besides, until the new series, the Doctor never really did anything that was particularly gender specific anyway. Yes, he did frequently fight bad guys, but women are capable of fighting as well. Even in the new series, the character hasn't done anything particularly gender specific, although had David Tennant's Doctor been female, that would have meant Rose was a lesbian.

Stephen 12-12-2018 10:38
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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35974887)
I am perhaps more invested as regards Dr. Who as I was (luckily) allowed to see the first episode live, that's the way it was when I was a kid.

As I grew older I accepted he other Doctors but then was dropped in WHEN?

Any Dr. Who fans out there have to accept it is for the American market IMHO.
Doctor Who is very British and I do not think it's been done for the Americans at all. Yes the budget got bigger and the effects look so good but that's just to make it more appealing to kids these days and more believable.

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Not seen the latest series, out of protest really at the decision to have a female doctor.
I still don't see the doctor as female.

Yes it's a female actor but it's still the same doctor at heart in a different body.

Stuart 12-12-2018 11:47
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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35974955)
Doctor Who is very British and I do not think it's been done for the Americans at all. Yes the budget got bigger and the effects look so good but that's just to make it more appealing to kids these days and more believable.
I think most BBC productions (Doctor Who included) are made with selling to other countries in mind, but that's how TV is made nowadays. That said, I think Doctor Who is quintessentially British and I actually think that is part of the reason it sells well. They could Americanise it, by making the doctor an incredibly sexy, sassy man or woman who kicks ass, but I think they would miss the point of the series. Bit like the US remake of Red Dwarf where (IIRC) they made everyone except Kryten (Who was still played by Robert Llewelyn) incredibly sexy, sassy and heroic instead of the bums and misfits the characters in the UK series are.

Stephen 12-12-2018 12:08
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Don't forget they tried to Americanise Doctor Who in 1996 and look how that turned out lol.

Stuart 12-12-2018 12:49
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They did.

Paul 13-12-2018 15:31
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Back to the topic.

Arrow has been renewed for Season 8.
Supergirl has been renewed for Season 5.

No news on the other CW shows yet, but its almost certain that all of them will be renewed.

Stephen 13-12-2018 15:46
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They will all be renewed. After the Elseworlds crossover this week they confirmed next year's as being Crisis on Infinite Earth for next year.

That will involve every show.

Paul 13-12-2018 15:50
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I did not mean just the Arrowverse shows, but also Black Lightning, Supernatural, Legacies & Charmed as well. :)

Paul 15-12-2018 04:08
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The Flash has now been renewed for Season 6.

Also, The Rookie has been renewed for a second season by ABC.

Hugh 15-12-2018 13:18
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The Flash has now been renewed for Season 6.

Also, The Rookie has been renewed for a second season by ABC.
Excellent news about The Rookie - really enjoyable so far; funny and gritty - reminds me of the "Southland" cop series.

Paul 18-12-2018 01:10
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Elementary has been cancelled.

The show was unexpecedly given a 7th season, which has now been confirmed as its last.
The final season is due to be aired in late spring / early summer 2019, and comprises of 13 episodes.

telegramsam 18-12-2018 10:39
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35975859)
Elementary has been cancelled.

The show was unexpecedly given a 7th season, which has now been confirmed as its last.
The final season is due to be aired in late spring / early summer 2019, and comprises of 13 episodes.
Nor really surprised as the last series was rather disappointing.

pip08456 18-12-2018 16:35
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has been renewed for a 3rd & 4th season. Netflix must like the viewing figures from just one season aired.
https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/chi...ix-1203092148/

Stephen 18-12-2018 18:15
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That's good news.

I wonder if they will end up filming them back to back like they did with seasons 1 & 2.

pip08456 18-12-2018 18:24
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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35975971)
That's good news.

I wonder if they will end up filming them back to back like they did with seasons 1 & 2.
I would think so as they've ordered 16 episodes to split into 2x8 episode seasons.

Paul 19-12-2018 02:26
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I just popped in to post this as well.

I'm happy, Ive enjoyed Season 1, and the xmas special.

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How The Universe Works has been renewed for Season 7

Van Helsing has been renewed for Season 4

denphone 21-12-2018 10:47
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Excellent as l have enjoyed the previous series of How The Universe Works thus so far.

Paul 22-12-2018 18:06
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Z Nation has been cancelled by SyFy.

Midnight Texas has been cancelled by NBC.

telegramsam 22-12-2018 18:48
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Z Nation has been cancelled by SyFy.

Midnight Texas has been cancelled by NBC.
Shame about Midnight Texas as I thought it was quite good.

Paul 26-12-2018 17:21
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Netflix has renewed the Turkish series The Protector for Season 2.

telegramsam 26-12-2018 20:04
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Netflix has renewed the Turkish series The Protector for Season 2.
The program everyone's talking about:erm:

Paul 31-12-2018 04:38
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MacGyver has been renewed for season 4

Modern Family has been renewed for season 11, this will also be its final season.

Still Open All Hours has been renewed by the BBC for a 6th season.


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