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bananasplit · 06-30-2004, 12:52 PM

I noticed that everyone was worried about how on ebay the season finale was labled as the Seires finale and people thought that that was the end of the show. This is an artical that someone ( i don't remember who) posted back in april

Lifetime pulls plug on hyped pilots 04/07/2004
Tue Apr 6, 8:00 PM ET

John Dempsey, STAFF

NEW YORK -- Lifetime has scrapped all series plans for its two most highly touted 60-minute pilots: Sony Pictures TV's "Class Actions" and Lions Gate TV's "The Coven."

Demise of the two series proposals has bolstered the chances that Lifetime will give a fifth-season go-ahead to "The Division," the network's Sunday night police series from Viacom Prods. that is wrapping up production on its fourth season.

Lifetime was taking a hard look at "Division" because its ratings have fallen off in the first quarter by 30% among 18-49 for nine original episodes, and by 24% in total viewers. But "Division" still averages a 2 rating, which is well above Lifetime's primetime average and one key gauge of success for a series.

Upping the chances that "Division" will get a fifth season is that creator-exec producer Deborah Joy LeVine will be free to concentrate on the show; she had shifted over to writer and co-exec producer of "Class Actions," which would've claimed her attention if it had gone to series.

The "Class Actions" pilot, directed in Vancouver by co-exec producer Charles Haid, featured Diane Venora as a high-powered Gotham lawyer who moves to a small town to teach at the local university. Tangi Miller (news) played a law student.

"The Coven" pilot, shot in Toronto by exec producers Charlie Craig and Gale Anne Hurd, dealt with a group of modern-day witches. Lions Gate and Hurd's Valhalla TV were touting it as "The Witches of Eastwick" meets "The Stepford Wives."

Lifetime commissions more scripted original series for adults than any other cable network.

In addition to "The Division," Lifetime earlier greenlit a fifth season of Sony Pictures TV's "Strong Medicine," which also experienced a falloff in total viewers and adult women.

Lifetime also has given a go-ahead to second seasons of "1 800 Missing" and "Wild Card," its two Saturday primetime hourlong melodramas, which premiered last summer. Each will get an 18-episode run.

consentida · 06-30-2004, 01:19 PM

I posted that yesterday in one of the other threads. lol. But its probably better in its own thread so that people know where to refer back to.

NancyMarcAurora · 06-30-2004, 02:34 PM

Ahh! Im happy!! ThiS will probably be a better season! I hope all characters agree to come back though...

~kelly if you see my reply...ill admit i was wrong and you were right lol

duffy76 · 06-30-2004, 02:39 PM

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but this article isn't saying that there is definitely going to be another season, just that the chances are very good.

consentida · 06-30-2004, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by duffy76
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but this article isn't saying that there is definitely going to be another season, just that the chances are very good.

Yeah we know. But its a ray of hope. lol. I'm honestly not expecting the show to be back next season but if it does I'll be happy.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 06-30-2004, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by bananasplit

bolstered the chances that Lifetime will give a fifth-season go-ahead to "The Division,"

Upping the chances that "Division" will get a fifth season is that creator-exec producer Deborah Joy LeVine will be free to concentrate on the show;

In addition to "The Division," Lifetime earlier greenlit a fifth season of Sony Pictures TV's "Strong Medicine," which also experienced a falloff in total viewers and adult women.

So, I guess I'm confused. The first 2 say "upping the chances" or "bolstered the chances"....not for sure. Then, the 3rd one makes it sound like they've already given The Division the green-light for a 5th season. So, which is it?

consentida · 06-30-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by *Marilyn Monroe*
So, I guess I'm confused. The first 2 say "upping the chances" or "bolstered the chances"....not for sure. Then, the 3rd one makes it sound like they've already given The Division the green-light for a 5th season. So, which is it?

I think it was saying that since DJL had started concentrating on another project, the chances of TD getting another season were really slim. And since "Class Actions" didnt get picked up, the chances of TD getting a 5th season went up. And then...since SM got a 5th season even though their ratings went down TD was renewed for a 5th season as well. It seems as though they were just giving a timeline of the events that led up to the supposed renewal of TD...

bananasplit · 06-30-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by consentida
I posted that yesterday in one of the other threads. lol. But its probably better in its own thread so that people know where to refer back to.

I saw it yesterday. THanks for posting it there. I was looking for it but couldn't find it. I agree with you that it is probably better on it's own thread.

MandieR1980 · 06-30-2004, 08:29 PM

Lifetime knows that TD is their biggest hit and they would be completely stupid to cancel it.

consentida · 06-30-2004, 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Lifetime knows that TD is their biggest hit and they would be completely stupid to cancel it.

But Lifetime IS stupid. I wouldnt put it past them if they did cancel it. lol.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 06-30-2004, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Lifetime knows that TD is their biggest hit and they would be completely stupid to cancel it.

I think SM is pulling in more viewers lately.

gonedark · 07-01-2004, 06:23 PM

Thanks for posting that artical! It was uplifting, even though we still don't know for sure if TD will be back, it was nice to hear that it really might!
Thanks again,
Samantha*

G~baby · 07-02-2004, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Lifetime knows that TD is their biggest hit and they would be completely stupid to cancel it.

I completely agree w\u.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 07-02-2004, 06:08 PM

Anyone seen the newest issue of People? Because there are full-page ads for "Missing", "Wild Card", and "Strong Medicine." Guess what's not being promoted? True, the season's over....lol, but I don't think I've ever seen it being promoted in People.

bananasplit · 07-02-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by *Marilyn Monroe*
Anyone seen the newest issue of People? Because there are full-page ads for "Missing", "Wild Card", and "Strong Medicine." Guess what's not being promoted? True, the season's over....lol, but I don't think I've ever seen it being promoted in People.

LOL! I don't think they would advertise now. I have only seen an ad in a magazine for The Division once which was for the pilot episode in like Entertainment. Then again to br fair the only magazines I read (they're the ones i get in the mail) are Cosmogirl seventeen ym and teen people so I don't think they would advertise in there.

06-30-2004, 12:52 PM	#1
bananasplit 'Whatsoever' Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 04, 2003 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 786	There IS going to be a 5th Season I noticed that everyone was worried about how on ebay the season finale was labled as the Seires finale and people thought that that was the end of the show. This is an artical that someone ( i don't remember who) posted back in april Lifetime pulls plug on hyped pilots 04/07/2004 Tue Apr 6, 8:00 PM ET John Dempsey, STAFF NEW YORK -- Lifetime has scrapped all series plans for its two most highly touted 60-minute pilots: Sony Pictures TV's "Class Actions" and Lions Gate TV's "The Coven." Demise of the two series proposals has bolstered the chances that Lifetime will give a fifth-season go-ahead to "The Division," the network's Sunday night police series from Viacom Prods. that is wrapping up production on its fourth season. Lifetime was taking a hard look at "Division" because its ratings have fallen off in the first quarter by 30% among 18-49 for nine original episodes, and by 24% in total viewers. But "Division" still averages a 2 rating, which is well above Lifetime's primetime average and one key gauge of success for a series. Upping the chances that "Division" will get a fifth season is that creator-exec producer Deborah Joy LeVine will be free to concentrate on the show; she had shifted over to writer and co-exec producer of "Class Actions," which would've claimed her attention if it had gone to series. The "Class Actions" pilot, directed in Vancouver by co-exec producer Charles Haid, featured Diane Venora as a high-powered Gotham lawyer who moves to a small town to teach at the local university. Tangi Miller (news) played a law student. "The Coven" pilot, shot in Toronto by exec producers Charlie Craig and Gale Anne Hurd, dealt with a group of modern-day witches. Lions Gate and Hurd's Valhalla TV were touting it as "The Witches of Eastwick" meets "The Stepford Wives." Lifetime commissions more scripted original series for adults than any other cable network. In addition to "The Division," Lifetime earlier greenlit a fifth season of Sony Pictures TV's "Strong Medicine," which also experienced a falloff in total viewers and adult women. Lifetime also has given a go-ahead to second seasons of "1 800 Missing" and "Wild Card," its two Saturday primetime hourlong melodramas, which premiered last summer. Each will get an 18-episode run.
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06-30-2004, 08:29 PM	#9
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07-01-2004, 06:23 PM	#12
gonedark Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 12, 2004 Posts: 114	Thank you bananasplit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting that artical! It was uplifting, even though we still don't know for sure if TD will be back, it was nice to hear that it really might! Thanks again, Samantha*

06-30-2004, 01:19 PM	#2
consentida oh, you pretty things Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,841	I posted that yesterday in one of the other threads. lol. But its probably better in its own thread so that people know where to refer back to.

06-30-2004, 02:39 PM	#4
duffy76 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 21, 2003 Posts: 65	I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but this article isn't saying that there is definitely going to be another season, just that the chances are very good.

07-02-2004, 06:08 PM	#14
Marilyn Monroe Diamonds... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 24, 2001 Location: Where gentlemen actually prefer brunettes Posts: 4,811	Anyone seen the newest issue of People? Because there are full-page ads for "Missing", "Wild Card", and "Strong Medicine." Guess what's not being promoted? True, the season's over....lol, but I don't think I've ever seen it being promoted in People.