Could CBS’ 'Moonlight' Rise From the Dead?
Updated Below: CBS officially cancelled the supernatural vampire drama Moonlight this morning, ending weeks of speculation, and most certainly upsetting the series’ vocal (but small) fan base.
Still, Moonlight-ers, take heart, your series may yet rise from the dead.
Media Rights Capital purchased the right to program the CW’s Sunday evening primetime block earlier this month.
According to Nikke Finke, MRC is considering picking up Moonlight to fill one of the two hours it is programming on Sunday nights.
Why? Moonlight may not have been good enough for CBS, but the drama drew more than twice as many viewers as Gossip Girl, widely regarded as the CW’s signature show.
So don’t drive that stake into Moonlight’s heart just yet.
Unless you really want to, that is. Nina Tassler, president of CBS Entertainment, says she does not expect the CW to pick up the show. I guess the fans will have to think of another way to keep their show alive, or at least undead.
Update: Nikke now says that MRC has passed on Moonlight. Sorry folks.
george commented:
its too bad that they have to have old christine, or csi miami! i looked forward to watching moonlight, oh well, from the amount of re runs , its just a matter of time ,everyone will turn off their tv sets, i`ll quit watching the original csi when grissom leaves the show!
Anita commented:
This is the most creative show that has been introduced in ten years; all of the young people I know watch it. It is something fans of all ages enjoy and relate to. Think of the marketing opportunities.
Moonlight Fan commented:
I hope someone will pick up the show. I couldn't wait until Friday night to watch Moonlight. It would be terrible to lose another great show forever. CW, I watch Charmed and Gilmore Girls without missing an episode, so please bring on the Moonlight and I will do the same.
mick is my love commented:
oh please i hope so they gotta moonlight has now been nominated for an emmy please bring it back
Nicola commented:
CBS is polling Moonlight fans for demographic information. We don’t know their ultimate goal here, but we are cautiously optimistic. All you need to do is call 818-655-1779 and leave your age, city & state on voice mail. They will stop taking calls at 6PM Pacific EASTERN today (Friday, May 16), so make sure you call in ASAP!
Moonlightfan12 commented:
Somebody Please pick up this show! it is too good to go to waste!
VampireStrikezBack commented:
It's funny how you never see Moonlighter Alex O'Loughlin and BCBEATer Alex O'Weprin in the same room.
bsnarkie commented:
I just called CW 818-977-6878 and left a message. (10:45 EDT)
The buzz has it that our calls could make a difference!
Mosh commented:
Sorry, on last comment accidentally put a P at the end of the CBS site address (php.P instead of just php.)
Mosh commented:
Don't know if it will help, but try leaving feedback at CBS. I found a feedback link at the bottom of the screen at www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php.P
Can choose Moonlight specifically for feedback. Maybe if enough requests were made we could get another season.
Sapphire commented:
Hi!! I do hope CW picks Moonlight up!!
The only other CBS show I watch is Criminal Minds.
I'm not a huge CBS fan and sadly this is why.
CW if you pick up Moonlight I'm heading your way!!!!!!
Donna commented:
CW this is the show for you... Moonlight
was to good for CBS. If you pick it for sunday I will be there. Just like the last fews years of Charmed. Come on CW don't let me down. I was there every Sunday night even when Charmed was a little far out. I am so sick of reality shows I live reality I need fantasy...
Nicola commented:
I hope MCR do buy the show and air it on the CW, Moonlight obviously has a strong fan base, which stretches the globe (in relation to Alex Weprin on May 14, 2008, weren’t you ever told, size doesn’t matter). Don’t the networks realise that constantly cancelling shows mid season due to ratings in America, is beginning to get on peoples nerves. If networks don’t start taking into account global audiences, they may just find the only place their shows will be watched is in America. The Writer’s Strike in America hit hard, is it surprising that people aren’t tuning in, isn’t that why you have to publicise shows, do re-runs etc. The Moonlight fans in America have been amazing and their loyalty alone should be rewarded not taken for granted, they pulled of a PR coup with the blood drive.
Michelle commented:
I am praying this will happen. Forget Nina, she's full of...well. Anyways, I will follow where Moonlight calls its home. I am crossing my fingers that CW will pick it up. It's their gain and CBS' loss!
VAMPIRE SOLIDARITY! RAH RAH!
Hayworth Honey commented:
Alright Media Rights Capital! Step up and do the smart business thing. Pick up "Moonlight" with its built-in fan base. I'm not a teeny bopper and even in this economy, I have discretionary money to spend and I'm a big "Moonlight" fan. I watch "Supernatural" and "Smallville" AND "Moonlight" just because they're not crime procedurals, [non]-reality shows or "American Idol" clones. Take it and run with it.
Lafever1883 commented:
Im So Hopeing your right i have Emailed Called wrote letters till im deaf Mute and crippled but im going to keep going for My Fave Vamp hes worth it
nerak commented:
MRC and CW: it IS built and we WILL come! I for one am following the show, and Alex, Sophia and Jason.
TT commented:
Thank God somebody is willing to keep this show on air. I don't know what I would if this show got cut. . . I look forward all week just to watch this show. Me and my friends have a "moonlight night" where we all get together and watch all the shows
Carlton170 commented:
CW would be picking up a ready made show with millions of fans and bringing in the big bucks!!!
From Moonlight fan # 8,000,001
evah commented:
(quote)MRC is considering picking up Moonlight.(unquote)
MRC, please "build it" & "we will come"
For all that is good in this world, please let this happen.
8 millions will come. "thank you"
Holly commented:
Nina Tassler is probably pressuring them to NOT pick-up the show so she and the network don't look stupid. The CW would get a lot of loyal viewers if it picked-up Moonlight!!!!!!!!!
mel commented:
I'm hoping you're right but the MRC is playing it close to the vest: when we call they say it's just rumor. I sure hope you and Nikki have some inside scoop.
Go Moonlight!
Betty commented:
Who knows how great the ratings for Moonlight could be with promotion from a network instead of just its fans. Gossip Girl has been so highly touted, it's interesting to hear that Moonlight has had better ratings than that.
Cathy commented:
C'mon, CW! We'll come, and it's already Built!
Joanne commented:
From your lips to God's ears!
Rebecca commented:
Maybe if it's true, that's why CBS cancelled it. So The CW could air it on Sunday nights.
Lasa commented:
This is promising. Let's hope that they make it work!
tagrhm commented:
thanks for your article, God willing someone will realize what a goldmine this show can be for a network that actually advertises it. People complain about the ratings but they dont mention that CBS never really advertised this show its only fan support that helped it win its time slot every week.