Enterprise is Cancelled

[Mariel]

Re: Spike TV?

Originally posted by Dave
I've never heard of Spike TV before now. Any Americans want to give us the lowdown?

It's advertised as a "man's channel". The shows are supposed to appeal to men, like wrestling, shows about building trucks and police shows. I watch it for reruns of CSI and Star Trek(DS9 and TNG).
:blpaw:

 

[Dave]

Thanks, apparently Spike TV is the channel that showed Stan Lee's Superhero stripper animated series. Somehow, I don't think this will happen.

 

[Mariel]

It was called Stripperella. My hubby watched it, and it was pretty bad.
:blpaw:

 

[Dave]

It was only more internet/tabloid rumour then...

from Scifi Wire

Spike Backs Off Enterprise Talk

A spokeswoman for Spike TV backed off comments that the cable network was considering picking up UPN's canceled Star Trek: Enterprise in an interview with SCI FI Wire. The Boston Herald had quoted Debra Fazio saying: "It would definitely be something we would look at, and we know how devoted the show's fans are."

But Fazio clarified her remarks on March 8. "The quote was misconstrued," she said in an interview. "We can't say yes or no until it's proposed to the network, and that hasn't happened yet." Fazio added: "That's not something that we're actively going out and pursuing."

Please someone shoot this show and put it out of it's miserable death.

 

[Dave]

from SciFi Wire

Enterprise Talks Denied

Organizers of Trek United, the fan fund-raising campaign to save UPN's canceled Star Trek: Enterprise, are telling fans that they are in secret discussions with Paramount representatives about keeping the show alive, and that the reps have left open the possibility the show may return. But a spokesman for Paramount denied to SCI FI Wire that such talks are taking place, adding definitively: "That is not true. The decision to end the show is final."

So what's the truth? "I think it's probably a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing," Candice McCallie, the Houston-based spokeswoman for Trek United, told SCI FI Wire in a separate interview. "I mean, it's a large company, of course, and we've talked to a couple of different people there. Now, as far as whatever they're telling you, my guess is, you know, we've tried to be as open as possible about it. Maybe telling people that we're talking with Paramount was a mistake. But ... until something is signed sealed on the dotted line, they're not going to say anything different from what they said back in February." McCallie declined to name the group's Paramount contacts, except to say they were "people above the producers."

McCallie added: "Just because he doesn't know what is going on doesn't mean that we haven't talked to someone or spoken to someone about the possibility of the show coming back. ... Obviously, if the possibility wasn't there, they wouldn't fool with us. They would never even acknowledge our existence. I mean, what would be the point?"

Trek United has raised nearly $3.14 million in pledges and contributions from fans eager to finance a fifth season of Enterprise, and McCallie said that donors are promised their money back if the show doesn't come back, "except for the 5 percent handling fee to cover the banks and Paypal and all that kind of stuff."

Some fans have raised concerns about Trek United and its campaign on the official Star Trek: Enterprise message boards. McCallie said that she understood such concerns, but added that the group has been aboveboard in its representations. "The legally binding document is there," she said. "It's all open on the Internet. All of our names are out there. ... We've [been] pretty open about the whole entire thing. Our only goal is to try to get the show back, and we're spending a lot of time and a lot of work and a lot of money out of pocket, and there's no reason for us to do that if we can't get the show back, because, obviously, we've got a legally binding agreement with the contributions. So there is no danger of our embezzling the money or anything like that."

I really can't see it happening. When 'Firefly' was cancelled similar discussions happened with the suggestion that it could go straight to DVD. The problem is that with internet downloading being what it is, it just won't make any money unless it is sold to a TV network, and none of them seem interested.

 

[Dave]

Well this looks like a non-story, and with it go the final nails in the coffin of Enterprise!

But it all sounds a little weird to me...

from Scifi Wire

Producer Works For Trek Fans?

Trek Today reported that a Canadian producer lobbied on behalf of the fan group Trek United with an unnamed Paramount executive to revive UPN's canceled Star Trek: Enterprise for a fifth season. The report was based on unverified assertions by Trek United; Paramount has consistently denied that it is in talks with anyone and has said that the decision to cancel Enterprise is final. Trek United, for its part, continues to insist it is in secret talks with unnamed Paramount officials as it solicits funds from Trek fans.

The SyFy Portal Web site, meanwhile, identified the Canadian producer as Al Vinci, who said he is a former child actor who purportedly made the pitch to Paramount on behalf of Trek United. The site was unable to verify Vinci's claims or his resume.

Meanwhile, Tim Brazeal, the leader of Trek United, admitted to a criminal background in an unusual posting on Trek United's own message boards on April 14. Among other things, Brazeal admitted to a Texas conviction for auto theft based on an incident in 1983, for which he said he was placed on 10 years of probation and ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution. Brazeal also admitted to a 1979 arrest for marijuana possession. "I have not been in trouble since this time," Brazeal wrote, adding: "I was young and stupid, and I learned from my mistakes."

Trek United said it has raised more than $3.14 million in pledges and contributions from fans eager to finance a fifth season of Enterprise and has also said that donors are promised their money back if the show doesn't come back, minus handling fees to cover the cost of banks and Paypal.

Trek United Pulls Plug

Organizers of Trek United, the fan fund-raising campaign to bring Star Trek: Enterprise back for a fifth season, abruptly pulled the plug on their effort amid mounting reports questioning the group's credibility. Tim Brazeal, the Tennessee-based fan in charge of Trek United, posted on the group's message board that the group's proposal to fund a fifth season of the canceled Enterprise was rejected by Paramount, which produces the show.

"Our final proposal was knocked down by Paramount," Brazeal posted on April 17. "We will not see a season five for Star Trek: Enterprise. All money as I stated earlier will be refunded starting Monday or Tuesday of this week. We will not allow people bashing our efforts on our own forums. Please keep in mind that our members are fans just like you are."

Late last week, the group had asserted that a self-described Canadian TV producer named "Al Vinci" was spearheading the group's proposal to Paramount to co-finance a new season of Enterprise with an unnamed group of investors and by moving production to Canada. The group declined to identify with whom Vinci had been negotiating at Paramount. For its part, Paramount has steadfastly denied that any talks were underway.

On Sunday, Brazeal abruptly announced the end of the campaign in a chat with fans expecting more news about the effort. "For the members that have supported us, thank you," he wrote. "We are all winners. We had the dream that we could make this happen. Trek United will continue to be here, and we will explore new ideas, but the fan donation part if it has made the point we intended it to."

News stories on several SF Web sites, including Sy Fy Portal, have called Brazeal's assertions and financial dealings into question. Brazeal has defended his actions as legal and aboveboard on Trek United 's message boards. SCI FI Wire could not reach Brazeal to comment on the announcement as of Sunday evening.

Al Vinci is not listed on IMDb. Anyone know what movies he's been in?

I thought not!