Save My Show
Following is information on campaigns currently in progress to save cancelled or bubble shows. If you have information on campaigns not included here or updates to the existing information, please email us at mail@axiomsedge-scifi.com. Note that we will not get involved with feuds between competing campaigns for the same show. We are willing to post details provided for all campaigns for each show that we receive information about.
Note to those people either currently running a campaign or looking to start one. You can set up an online petition for free at PetitionOnline.com. It is quick and easy and a great way to collect a register of supporters. You can also set up a blog to track campaign activities at places like Blogger.com and WordPress.com. WordPress is especially good for this because it allows you to set up static pages that can act as central repositories of information for the campaign. Both Blogger and WordPress are free and easy to use.
See our Cancellation Watch page for the status of all shows from the 2009-10 Season.
2009-2010 Season:
FlashForward (Status: Cancelled)
The fans of FlashForward, which ABC cancelled due to low ratings though it has a large international following, plan on staging their own “backouts” in front of the offices of several ABC affiliates around the country. Here is the info on that from their Facebook page:
“Help SAVE FLASHFORWARD!
All over the world, people are getting together to “Blackout” for 2 minutes and 17 seconds in front of the various ABC Network stations, in hopes of catching the attention of the Producers, and Stephen McPherson.
Basically for the June 10th demonstrations, gather as many friends, family members as you can and Go to your local Abc station, or as close as you can, and hold up signs saying ‘Save Flashforward“, tshirts of Flashforward, any merchandise of Flashforward. The protest could even be a 2:17 second fan blackout. This will get the media’s attention!”
You can get more information at their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128601070491603&ref=nf
Legend of the Seeker (Status: Cancelled)
Legend of the Seeker received notice a few months ago that its syndicator would not pick it up for a third season. Fans have already raised nearly $10 thousand for adds in several major entertainment publications pleading for a continuation of the show. Now they have started a donation drive to raise money to buy the DVDs of the show to donate to libraries. Following is the latest from the SaveOurSeeker site:
“Legend of the Seeker is a fantasy TV show, based on author Terry Goodkind’s “Sword of Truth” book series. Produced by Disney-ABC, the show currently airs in syndication. With little to no promotion, and an erratic airing schedule, the show has averaged 2.5 million viewers weekly, plus boasts a rapidly growing international fanbase. For more information on the show, please visit the official website.
Though no official statement has been made, as of April 26th, Ausiello reported that the show would be cancelled, since Tribune/WGN America had not purchased distribution for season 3.
The “Save Our Seeker” campaign aims to promote the show by demonstrating the unity and strength of its fanbase. In its first week, the campaign has raised nearly $10,000, proving how passionate and active all of us fans can be in an effort to keep this refreshing show on the air. And we won’t be stopping here – our next project is already in gear: a massive donation of “Legend of the Seeker” DVDs to public libraries.”
You can find out more at their main site: www.saveourseeker.com
One more note to fans of the shows mentioned above and any other shows that might be struggling: one way to help a show is to download episodes from iTunes (if available). It only costs around a couple of bucks per episode and that helped keep Dollhouse afloat last season. Click on the link below and search iTunes for your favorite shows.
Date: April 27, 2010