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pfeifferobsessed · 06-05-2008, 11:06 PM

this could be some good news for us "facts"-aholics!

"Saturday, May 31, 2008
STALLED SERIES? THERE'S HOPE!:
(TV GUIDE)How many times have you started collecting a series on DVD only to find it's been "stalled" because sales of the previous sets weren't good enough? It's probably happened to you at least once, more if you're a fan of classic TV. While there are many issues that contribute to a stalled series, we're not going to focus on those today; this is an upbeat article.

Yes, I'm here to tell you there's hope for your favorite "stalled" series! We (meaning Dave and I at TVShowsOnDVD.com) have been told a number of the larger studios have been shopping around their catalog of shows, including some of the "stalled" shows. The major studios are recognizing they have properties that are still desired, even when they can't fiscally justify releasing the sets themselves. They've now "seen the light," and are willing to license shows to the independents. We've already seen this happen in the past, with BCI getting Wanted: Dead or Alive from New Line, Anchor Bay/Starz getting some of the VH1 titles (I Love New York and Flavor of Love), and, more recently, Shout! Factory picking up Sports Night (though that had been released in its entirety).

While I'm not able to list some of the titles that have been shopped around, I can tell you that many fans will have frowns turned into smiles in the next year. There's some great, great stuff coming out (unfortunately the 1966 Batman series isn't one of them). It's good to hold out hope for your favorite show because you never know what announcement will come tomorrow.

So, what are some of the "stalled" shows you hope to see resurrected by a smaller studio? — Gord Lacey

We can only pray that Facts of Life will resurrect from the dead again! It's always the mid-later seasons of this show that get the shaft! I can't tell you how annoyed this becomes to only see full-length episodes of Seasons One - Four -- what about the last um -- 5!! - Facts of Life Site"

i got this info from televisionhits.com/factsoflife

Jude The Obscure · 06-05-2008, 11:21 PM

We only have Seasons 1, 2, and 3 out.........where did they get the idea Season 4 was out?

Look at Charles in Charge......if a show like that can get picked up by Arts Alliance America, then FOL surely has a shot!!

pfeifferobsessed · 06-05-2008, 11:25 PM

i said the same thing about season 4! who knows? maybe cause its airing on comcast or whatever its called...i dont have that!

tons of stupid shows are being released so hopefully "facts" will get its chance!

Jude The Obscure · 06-05-2008, 11:29 PM

it just has to!

Look at Blair in your avatar--she's full of hope!

Nanc and Lisa! · 06-05-2008, 11:33 PM

oh i hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!C'MON! lets not give up hope. I know that next year is going b a good year 4 facts. i just have this feeling.
who knows, it could happen sooner than we think.

pfeifferobsessed · 06-05-2008, 11:34 PM

lol! yes she is...and so am i!

Nighthawk76 · 06-08-2008, 10:55 PM

I just hope that someone releases the DVD...and soon. What is the matter with Sony, anyway? I think with the exception of Bewithced, every one of their shows has been "stalled". Even All In the Family hasn't had a new season out in like two years. How do they decided which shows to put on the backburner and which ones to continue releasing? It can't be purly the sales figures since I doubt a kiddy show like Bewitched outsells a landmark sitcom like All In the Family.

RoryGilmore · 06-09-2008, 12:45 AM

Hopefully we'll have word of a release date soon *fingers crossed*

Robert 13 · 06-10-2008, 01:00 PM

This has become such a hopeless topic for me. I mean, even if we get Season 4, who knows how long until we see Edna's Edibles on dvd...nevermind Over Our Heads. It's really bugging me now. I hope someone else does license the show because Sony sure as hell doesn't intend on releasing more seasons. Any other studio would be dumb not to snatch it up and start making some money on it.

pfeifferobsessed · 06-10-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert 13

This has become such a hopeless topic for me. I mean, even if we get Season 4, who knows how long until we see Edna's Edibles on dvd...nevermind Over Our Heads. It's really bugging me now. I hope someone else does license the show because Sony sure as hell doesn't intend on releasing more seasons. Any other studio would be dumb not to snatch it up and start making some money on it.

i totally agree with everything you said!!!

catlover79 · 06-10-2008, 11:26 PM

Someone from this board should picket outside the Sony offices! When was the last box set released - 10/2006??? Unacceptable!!

Jude The Obscure · 06-11-2008, 11:10 AM

By all means, we should be on Season 7 by now getting released!

catlover79 · 06-11-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude86

By all means, we should be on Season 7 by now getting released!

Heck, Sony's already reached the Dick Sargent era with the Bewitched DVDs!!

Jude The Obscure · 06-11-2008, 11:36 AM

Mind you, BW had an earlier start on getting released first on DVD. Sony is intent on finishing BW because it already has extras lined up for the series set (which i will NOT buy).

But what a crocking shame that Sony is just abandoning shows left and right-FOL, DS, Silver Spoons, WTB?, etc

pfeifferobsessed · 06-11-2008, 09:11 PM

its mutiny, thats what it is...mutiny!!!

06-05-2008, 11:06 PM	#1
pfeifferobsessed Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Oh, how I wish I lived in Peekskill Posts: 684	dvd news? this could be some good news for us "facts"-aholics! "Saturday, May 31, 2008 STALLED SERIES? THERE'S HOPE!: (TV GUIDE)How many times have you started collecting a series on DVD only to find it's been "stalled" because sales of the previous sets weren't good enough? It's probably happened to you at least once, more if you're a fan of classic TV. While there are many issues that contribute to a stalled series, we're not going to focus on those today; this is an upbeat article. Yes, I'm here to tell you there's hope for your favorite "stalled" series! We (meaning Dave and I at TVShowsOnDVD.com) have been told a number of the larger studios have been shopping around their catalog of shows, including some of the "stalled" shows. The major studios are recognizing they have properties that are still desired, even when they can't fiscally justify releasing the sets themselves. They've now "seen the light," and are willing to license shows to the independents. We've already seen this happen in the past, with BCI getting Wanted: Dead or Alive from New Line, Anchor Bay/Starz getting some of the VH1 titles (I Love New York and Flavor of Love), and, more recently, Shout! Factory picking up Sports Night (though that had been released in its entirety). While I'm not able to list some of the titles that have been shopped around, I can tell you that many fans will have frowns turned into smiles in the next year. There's some great, great stuff coming out (unfortunately the 1966 Batman series isn't one of them). It's good to hold out hope for your favorite show because you never know what announcement will come tomorrow. So, what are some of the "stalled" shows you hope to see resurrected by a smaller studio? — Gord Lacey We can only pray that Facts of Life will resurrect from the dead again! It's always the mid-later seasons of this show that get the shaft! I can't tell you how annoyed this becomes to only see full-length episodes of Seasons One - Four -- what about the last um -- 5!! - Facts of Life Site" i got this info from televisionhits.com/factsoflife

06-09-2008, 12:45 AM	#8
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06-10-2008, 11:26 PM	#11
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06-05-2008, 11:21 PM	#2
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	We only have Seasons 1, 2, and 3 out.........where did they get the idea Season 4 was out? Look at Charles in Charge......if a show like that can get picked up by Arts Alliance America, then FOL surely has a shot!!

06-05-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
pfeifferobsessed Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Oh, how I wish I lived in Peekskill Posts: 684	i said the same thing about season 4! who knows? maybe cause its airing on comcast or whatever its called...i dont have that! tons of stupid shows are being released so hopefully "facts" will get its chance!

06-05-2008, 11:29 PM	#4
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	it just has to! Look at Blair in your avatar--she's full of hope!

06-05-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
Nanc and Lisa! Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2008 Location: Over Our Heads Posts: 314	oh i hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!C'MON! lets not give up hope. I know that next year is going b a good year 4 facts. i just have this feeling. who knows, it could happen sooner than we think.

06-05-2008, 11:34 PM	#6
pfeifferobsessed Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Oh, how I wish I lived in Peekskill Posts: 684	lol! yes she is...and so am i!

06-08-2008, 10:55 PM	#7
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I just hope that someone releases the DVD...and soon. What is the matter with Sony, anyway? I think with the exception of Bewithced, every one of their shows has been "stalled". Even All In the Family hasn't had a new season out in like two years. How do they decided which shows to put on the backburner and which ones to continue releasing? It can't be purly the sales figures since I doubt a kiddy show like Bewitched outsells a landmark sitcom like All In the Family.

06-10-2008, 01:00 PM	#9
Robert 13 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,521	This has become such a hopeless topic for me. I mean, even if we get Season 4, who knows how long until we see Edna's Edibles on dvd...nevermind Over Our Heads. It's really bugging me now. I hope someone else does license the show because Sony sure as hell doesn't intend on releasing more seasons. Any other studio would be dumb not to snatch it up and start making some money on it.

06-11-2008, 11:10 AM	#12
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	By all means, we should be on Season 7 by now getting released!

06-11-2008, 11:36 AM	#14
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Mind you, BW had an earlier start on getting released first on DVD. Sony is intent on finishing BW because it already has extras lined up for the series set (which i will NOT buy). But what a crocking shame that Sony is just abandoning shows left and right-FOL, DS, Silver Spoons, WTB?, etc

06-11-2008, 09:11 PM	#15
pfeifferobsessed Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Oh, how I wish I lived in Peekskill Posts: 684	its mutiny, thats what it is...mutiny!!!