Post by dakotadave on Apr 8, 2009 12:19:30 GMT -5
Duo that created CW's paranormal comedy sign new deal with rival studio; departure likely means Reaper won't be back.
Sam--not a happy camper.
It isn't a good sign for a show when the two people who created it and executive produce it decide to sign a deal with a rival studio. That's pretty much what happened to Reaper today, as Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters have signed a deal to develop television shows for 20th Century Fox TV, says The Hollywood Reporter.
With Fazekas and Butters out of the picture, it looks like Reaper is almost definitely a goner. The show's future has been in question since it returned for its second season and put up disappointing numbers, and was one of the 10 shows we figured might get canceled this year… much to our chagrin.
But don't blame Fazekas and Butters--word probably came down from The CW that their services wouldn't be needed for more Reaper.
Reaper, produced by ABC Studios for the CW, was one of 2007's most critically acclaimed new shows, but floundered in the ratings department. It just made the cut for renewal for a second season, but was pretty much crushed by the reality programs it was up against.
There's still no official announcement of the show's cancellation, but it would take a miracle to see this get another shot.
Others looking to be cancelled are: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Chuck, Dollhouse, My Name Is Earl, Without a Trace, Cold Case, Knight Rider, In the Motherhood, Castle, Kings
Per - TV.com
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Dammit!! I was so excited that Reaper was coming back, but they could've put it on another night other than Tuesdays. It could've gone to Thursdays or Fridays.
Sam--not a happy camper.
It isn't a good sign for a show when the two people who created it and executive produce it decide to sign a deal with a rival studio. That's pretty much what happened to Reaper today, as Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters have signed a deal to develop television shows for 20th Century Fox TV, says The Hollywood Reporter.
With Fazekas and Butters out of the picture, it looks like Reaper is almost definitely a goner. The show's future has been in question since it returned for its second season and put up disappointing numbers, and was one of the 10 shows we figured might get canceled this year… much to our chagrin.
But don't blame Fazekas and Butters--word probably came down from The CW that their services wouldn't be needed for more Reaper.
Reaper, produced by ABC Studios for the CW, was one of 2007's most critically acclaimed new shows, but floundered in the ratings department. It just made the cut for renewal for a second season, but was pretty much crushed by the reality programs it was up against.
There's still no official announcement of the show's cancellation, but it would take a miracle to see this get another shot.
Others looking to be cancelled are: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Chuck, Dollhouse, My Name Is Earl, Without a Trace, Cold Case, Knight Rider, In the Motherhood, Castle, Kings
Per - TV.com
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Dammit!! I was so excited that Reaper was coming back, but they could've put it on another night other than Tuesdays. It could've gone to Thursdays or Fridays.
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