24 Cancelled News – The BBC is reporting that Fox’s mega hit 24 has been cancelled due to the writer’s strike, quoting Fox’s scheduling chief on cancellation of scheduled production dates.
Here’s what the BBC had to say about “24 cancelled”:
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox’s 24 has been cancelled to avoid broadcasting a partial series.
“It’s not a decision we wanted to make, but it’s one based on how we feel the viewers expect us to schedule the show,” said Preston Beckman, Fox’s scheduling chief.
The writers’ union is seeking extra payments for their work when it is re-used on other platforms such as DVDs, the internet and mobile phones.
Last-ditch talks failed to resolve the dispute – the first since 1988, when studio production was halted for 22 weeks. Now, Fox’s 24 has fallen victim to the latest writer’s strike.
The strike, by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), was prompted by a disagreement over royalty payments.
Season 7 of 24 was to kick off with a two-night blockbuster premiere January 13th and 14th. Now Fox’s hit show has been cancelled for this season, leaving 24 fans despondent and desperate for a Jack Bauer fix.
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November 8th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Bummer!
Damn those writers all to hell!!!
Guess I’m gonna have to wear out my 24 DVD collection…
November 8th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Link to Source?
November 8th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7084608.stm
November 8th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
If it wasn’t for the writers, you wouldn’t have seen all those amazing episodes, gator.
November 8th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
I am absolutely speechless.
Maybe they could pay John Cassar to come back. He has good ideas. Or….or….
I don’t know.
But I need 24.
Stupid writers strike.
Hope it comes back eventually…
=(
November 9th, 2007 at 9:12 am
I am soooo upset
Can’t belive its cancelled.
November 9th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
I think the bbc got the story wrong. nowhere in the US does it say it is cancelled, and the quote they used from the PR guy sounds like he’s referring to it being postponed. because they don’t like to have gaps between new episodes. word is they are just waiting to show what they have done until the whole season is complete. which is not the same at all as being cancelled. google other sources.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I’d say the BBC knows what they’re talking about.
Not likely they’re going to misquote Fox’s scheduling chief…
If the writers strike is short, they could film more episodes, but only if everyone’s schedules are in sync and they could meet the weekly airtimes.
A long strike means curtains for sure…
November 9th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
The source says “postponed” not canceled. Good exaggeration.
November 9th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Here’s the latest news on 24 from Fox:
Fox scheduling chief Preston Beckman tells trade paper ‘Daily Variety’:
“The viewers have told us that this is a show that needs to be digested with minimal, if any, interruptions.”
’24’s new season was scheduled to debut in January next year. It now looks likely that the show won’t hit TV sets until the spring.
It will be replaced by ‘Terminator’ TV spin-off ‘The Sarah Connor Chronicles’, which was set to air later next year.
November 9th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
And here’s how the Associated Press reported Fox’s schedule change:
NEW YORK (AP) — The writers strike has struck down the Fox thriller “24.”
“24″ is absent from the network’s revised, strike-affected schedule for midseason. In its announcement, Fox explained the “Day 7″ season for the series would be indefinitely postponed to ensure an uninterrupted run.
Like most series written by members of the Writers Guild of America, “24″ is falling prey to a shortfall of scripts. But the heavily sequential, real-time “24″ is dependent on a full-season run of 24 episodes.
Fox’s revised schedule also calls for “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” to have a two-night premiere Jan. 13-14. The new drama, a reinvention of the “Terminator” film franchise, stars Lena Headey.
Fox stressed that its revised schedule, announced Wednesday, was subject to further change, if strike developments warrant. WGA writers went on strike Monday, with no end in sight to their dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
The announcement by Fox was likely intended, in part, to make clear that it has fresh programming — in the form of new series — on deck, despite forecasts of rerun-beset lineups looming as the season wears on.
That was unlikely to console “24″ fans awaiting the next 24-hour marathon of crises for put-upon hero Jack Bauer.
November 11th, 2007 at 2:16 am
I hate the writers guild, bunch of greedy jerks. I think they should all be fired, and some new blood should be brought in.
November 17th, 2007 at 4:29 am
So sad that at a time when we need Jack Bauer most, when only he would have the conviction required to torture those greedy writers until they divulge their plot secrets, it is the writers’ very silence that shackles him. Oh cruel world.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:55 pm
This does stink. I just wish this would come to a conclusion soon, but it doesn’t look like it will. I’m glad they’re not showing the first eight episodes though, because another article said episode 8 is a cliffhanger, so I’m glad.
January 1st, 2008 at 8:44 pm
This is by far worst than the New York Jets 2007 season
Strikers “these unions” just don’t know when enough is enough already! How much more money, royalties do you want? The people(the ones who pay cable companies,buy plasma TV, rush home from a hard days work just to see,a great series 24)the viewers, should go on strike! 24 is by far the best TV show I had ever seen…I waited months just to prepare for a fresh new season 7 of 24. I will boycott watching “The Terminator series” and i will tell all my friends because its just not the same without my Monday fix of 24?
I hope they make ” 24the movie” with hard core non-stop action, and a killer story. I suggest running the eight or so episodes of 24 on a different day. And show the remaining episodes later this year. At least, give us something! If terminator series takes our 24 spot. It would be heart felt across the world-its legion of fans might turn face? I for one will remain a true 24 fan. I will wait it out. But, I will not watch any show in its place, time slot on FOX 5.
Thank you for given me a chance to voice my opinion
January 5th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I can’t believe this. I’m a diehard 24 fan and have been anxiously awaiting the big opening season show. I was wondering though if Jack had finished his jail time for DUI in time to film the episodes. Now, I guess that’s irrelevant. I guess my whole Monday night “24″ girls’ group will have to wait until the writers get what they want before we can start meeting again. Like others have mentioned….I refuse to replace the time with some other show. It simply can’t compare with JACK!
January 14th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
[...] Fox announced they were shelving the 7th season of 24 because of the writer's strike, I expected them to have reversed the decision a short time [...]
January 27th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
This is pure BS some is better than none and if ur people got off thier wallets it would happen u have just lost a fan I have always been on pins and needles for the new and next season episod not fair to the veiwing public u have hurt alot of folks
Was the only show the gives any understanding to what could be the truth abot what gose on in the white house thx for that but to drop us hell not rite wont watch it whin it comes back unless on time
January 27th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
ah hell why the hell should the picture industry care they get paid millions and the ones who do all the work get crap just dont think the menipulation on the picture industry is worth that much and nor is a football player or ne other big time rockstar worth more than the man women that did the real work
the sad history of our system a star has more than they need and the guy in the ditch well gets the portapotty
Reminds me of politicians and oil co.
January 31st, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Well the writers should feel lucky to be doing something they love to do in the first place. How many of us in this world really love our jobs? And to be working in Hollywood on TV shows? How incredible is that!! I’d give anything to have a job like that! I mean it’s like this great gig and they are complaining. Here we have our troops– some of them practically kids– that put their lives on the line every day. They should be ashamed of themselves. It’s not that we’re missing the shows, they are missing the point.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
i think that sucks, it a huge blow to me and my family because we are die hard 24 fans, i usually roam the interent to get the latest info on 24, now sadly all our 24 dreams for this year has to come to and end because of those losers wanting more moneyto do there job.
P.S
the WGA should go and take a tree and shov it up there ass…….
24 will live on forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 7th, 2008 at 7:00 am
it very sad to get to know what’s up behind responses like”season 7 and beyond are not in” any time you go asking about 24 in all the film markets in my country Ghana. For some of us, we have adopted 24 as brain teasers to get us mentally alert and to sharpen our decision making abilities in life. Those writers i think are missing the mark with their strike action, if they only knew the good impact their handiwork is making as far as Africa. Such an impact is priceless i want to tell them and its reward is unfathomable. Please writers wake up and see well.
February 12th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
24 Season 7 Update
Because only eight episodes of 24 were shot before the writers strike halted production, it looks like 24 won’t be back until January, 2009.
Even if all the actors were available, shooting could not begin for at least two months from when the writers strike ends.
Assuming today’s vote is a yes and the strike ends, the filming could not be completed before June.
No way is Fox going to run one of their biggest revenue producing shows as a summer replacement.
They also won’t air 24 in the fall of 2008 either because they need it on Monday nights starting in January 2009.
The actors and crew can’t crank out two seasons worth of shows back to back, so the bottom line is 24 is a no show in 2008.
February 17th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I think it’s just terrible, I would plan my whole week around 24. I would plan my winter months just waiting for the next season to return. I have watched so many reruns of the show I feel like I’m part of the show. Now to find out that I have to wait another whole year before a new season begins well that’s just a disgrace. I hope this never ever happens again. It’s the fans that get the bad end of the deal.
February 21st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Ok….So just think like the person who made the decision to post-pone/cancel until January 2009.
-He’s pissed that the moneymaking, popular show was cancelled, he’s mad at the writers. What does he do? He says screw you writers, I’ll cancel the show for this year and let you get some more heat from the public. I’ll teach you to go on strike and mess with me. I get paid the same salary no matter what.
I think the chief schedule dude was quoted as saying they were doing what they feel the public wants. I wonder who “they” are and how they arrived at this “feeling”. I don’t remember seeing a poll, or a survey, all things they could have been doing while the strike was on, so here we have yet another network executive telling us how we feel. As I lash out in powerless frustration, unable to change the situation I feel as if FOX never gave the public an opportunity to voice their opinions. I guess we get what we get.
Seriously, Mr. Beckman, do you really expect me to believe that you think the public would rather wait another 10 months to see their favorite TV series, than having it run into the summer season, or be broadcast 2 shows per week to catch up to current schedule or some other compromise? It really is too bad I cannot return the favor of imposing my will upon you.
March 11th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
figure something out and get it going. what’s the problem. get some new writers then.
March 11th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
im all out of thrills help!!!
March 11th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
i’ma go 24 on your ass!!!!
March 11th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
u writers can smell my balls
June 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
It could have been cancelled after the first episode.
It’s a hunk of crap.
They should put a “Real” show on about the CIA- running drugs, breaking the laws, and doing whatever they please.
Maybe then we could round ‘em up and reign them in.
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
is there a way to become a content writer for the site?
March 18th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Best season of 24 ever. Keep posting and I’ll keep coming back, thanks
March 28th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Glad to hear 24 is back for season 8. This is a great story. Thanks!
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:22 am
You crazy writer creeps if you really cancel 24 ill bloody well shoot your bloody heads with a Desert Egale
March 27th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Do they work for obama?!
March 27th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
NO NO NO NO not 24 what are we going to watch ??????????????? I work I like to come home and watch 24 DO NOT DO THIS. IT IS NOT RIGHT SAVE ARE SHOWS. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS.
March 31st, 2010 at 12:46 pm
They are making a huge mistake. Period. What on Earth could they replace 24 with? There is nothing out there that would pull in the kind of audience 24 has. Big mistake…
Hopefully this series will come back. I will still be a fan of the show. I’m just disappointed beyond all belief.
April 10th, 2010 at 6:47 am
24 is the best show on TV!! There is nothing else I make sure I see every week. PLEASE GIVE THE WRITERS WHAT THEY WANT, they are great!