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JamesG · 09-19-2013, 06:16 PM

BBC America Cancels "Copper" after Two Seasons
9/19/2013
by Michael O'Connell

BBC America won't be moving forward with "Copper".

The period drama, which marked the cable network's first step into original scripted programming has been canceled after two seasons, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

The move comes as little surprise, given "Copper's" rather modest ratings, much of the narrative wrapping up in the Sept. 22 finale and comparatively bigger buzz reserved for the network's other original commission, "Orphan Black".

"Copper has been a fascinating and exciting experience for everyone involved," said BBC America general manager Perry Simon.

"The opportunity to work with Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Will Rokos, Thomas Kelly and the extraordinary cast and crew on this journey is one that we are extremely proud of. Their vision to retell the immigrant experience through the melting pot of New York City was an original and fresh idea that melded well with the essence of BBC America's programming. After 23 episodes, with Lincoln dead and the nation starting to heal, it seems a fitting moment to conclude this American story."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...per-two-631830

shotzette · 09-20-2013, 05:58 PM

robyrob · 09-20-2013, 06:51 PM

i couldn't really get into it - just not my thing.

I do like orphan Black though, can;t wait for it to come back.

what i really want to know is why BBCA won't shoe Britcoms anymore - how could they possibly do any worse than all those 24 and 48 hour Star Trek TNG, Kitchen Nightmares, and Top Gear marathons they show.

09-19-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	BBC America Cancels "Copper" *BBC America Cancels "Copper" after Two Seasons* 9/19/2013 by Michael O'Connell BBC America won't be moving forward with "Copper". The period drama, which marked the cable network's first step into original scripted programming has been canceled after two seasons, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The move comes as little surprise, given "Copper's" rather modest ratings, much of the narrative wrapping up in the Sept. 22 finale and comparatively bigger buzz reserved for the network's other original commission, "Orphan Black". "Copper has been a fascinating and exciting experience for everyone involved," said BBC America general manager Perry Simon. "The opportunity to work with Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Will Rokos, Thomas Kelly and the extraordinary cast and crew on this journey is one that we are extremely proud of. Their vision to retell the immigrant experience through the melting pot of New York City was an original and fresh idea that melded well with the essence of BBC America's programming. After 23 episodes, with Lincoln dead and the nation starting to heal, it seems a fitting moment to conclude this American story." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...per-two-631830 Attached Images

09-20-2013, 06:51 PM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,159	i couldn't really get into it - just not my thing. I do like orphan Black though, can;t wait for it to come back. what i really want to know is why BBCA won't shoe Britcoms anymore - how could they possibly do any worse than all those 24 and 48 hour Star Trek TNG, Kitchen Nightmares, and Top Gear marathons they show.
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09-20-2013, 05:58 PM	#2
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782