Moonlight

Darth Gaos · January 16, 2008, 12:58:36 PM

I know RIco has expressed his feelings on this show and he may be the only one other than me who watches it. But I just had to let people know if you are not watching this show you are missing out. Last night's episode was one of the best ones all "season". I just wish there was more info on the shows future - post WGA strike. It won the Peoples Choice Award which, one would think, would be highly promising.

Anyone watch....anybody have any inside info **cough**Kenny**cough**

ANYTHING!?!?!?

Rico · January 16, 2008, 01:56:33 PM

Yep - I can't say enough good things about the show. I just hope the strike doesn't kill it or have a big impact on it. I know it's been doing pretty good in the ratings too.

Geekyfanboy · February 22, 2008, 04:23:38 PM

"Moonlight" showrunner and executive-producer Chip Johannessen has left "Moonlight," the CBS series, leaving executive-producer Joel Silver and the show's remaining writing staff to work on the four remaining episodes of the season. "Moonlight" has moved from greenlight status for a second season to a holding pattern. This latest news about Johannessen's departure doesn't bode well for the vampire show.

Rico · February 22, 2008, 04:35:46 PM

As long as Joel Silver is still on board there is hope. It all depends on how these last episodes do in the ratings. Everyone should give the show a chance if you like this sort of thing. It's really good. Reminds me a little of "Beauty and the Beast" too.

Geekyfanboy · April 21, 2008, 10:24:11 AM

2nd Season of "Moonlight" Hopeful

Fans of the CBS vampire show "Moonlight" may have cause for hope that the show will get its second season. That hope comes in the guise of executive producer Joel Silver.

Silver, noted for producing such features as "The Matrix" and the upcoming "Speed Racer" film is so sure that CBS will greenlight the second season for "Moonlight" that he is already working on the development of the stories that will be featured upon its renewal.

"We're hopeful, commented Silver at a promotional for 'Speed Racer.'Racer. "I mean, the next episode goes on next Friday night, which is a really great episode. It starts out, Mick (played by Alex O'Loughlin) is still human, but then he has to go back to being a vampire. And I have three more really strong episodes. And I hope that it does come back, because we have a whole plan for next year that's fantastic.....We're going to go in, as a matter of fact, next week for a pitch meeting to tell them what we're going to do next year," Silver said. "And then that, coupled with the ratings, we'll know what happens."

We'll all know for sure next month if Silver's optimism is well placed as CBS announces its new fall lineup in New York at their upfronts for advertisers.

The continuation of season one of "Moonlight" airs with al new episodes this Friday (April 25) at 8/7C.

Rico · April 21, 2008, 11:31:08 AM

Great news! I really like this show. It has some interesting characters and I'm a sucker for vampires trying to do good. ;)

Besides, the lead actress Sophia Myles (Beth) was dating "The Doctor." I guess they split up now, but how cool was that?!

Darth Gaos · April 21, 2008, 12:27:00 PM

Wow....is Hollywood that fickle? Is the fate of the show going to be determined by the next 4 weeks? It's a shame. Moonlight won the Peoples Choice Award for crying out loud....soooooo at least a few of us like it! Well, not much I can do, except give blood and keep hoping.

Rico · April 25, 2008, 07:34:06 AM

"Moonlight" is back tonight (4/25) folks. I'm so pumped! If you haven't watched yet - give it a go. Learn more about it here:

http://www.tv.com/Moonlight/show/68684/summary.html

Darth Gaos · April 25, 2008, 04:24:06 PM

I love Mick's friend Joseph....great character.

Rico · April 25, 2008, 04:27:16 PM

Quote from: Darth Gaos on April 25, 2008, 04:24:06 PM
I love Mick's friend Joseph....great character.

Yep - me too. This is just such a cool and fun show! More people need to check it out. Hint - hint! ;)

Darth Gaos · April 28, 2008, 12:51:34 PM

OK...so the new episode did not disappoint. Great story and I cannot wait for next week. Mick was human for a LOT LESS time than I though he would be. I loved it when he went chasin after the one guy..."Am I really gonna hafta chase this guy?"

Also I loved seeing Joseph "vamp out"...that was awesome. ANd when he and Mick walked into the Doctors office and Jospeh said something like "Oh it os SO on!" My wife and I both got a big laugh out of it.

Geekyfanboy · May 13, 2008, 04:14:03 PM

Hey Rico.. I hate to post this.. but I just read...

'Moonlight' Staked By CBS

By ROBIN BROWNFIELD
Source: E! Online
May-13-2008

"It's true. We found out about an hour ago that 'Moonlight' has been officially canceled."

Those words, sent out in a statement by "Moonlight" producers Gabrielle Stanton and Harry Werksman, have struck a blow to an avid and loyal fan base for the show that won over skeptics and found its own footing in vampire lore.

"We are truly saddened by the news and are sorry that we won't get the chance to live with our wonderful characters and follow them on their adventures for a second season," the statement continued. "We really want to thank all our loyal fans for their undying love and support of the show. We never would have made it this far without them. In vampire solidarity ... rah, rah!"

It seems execs at CBS were not happy with a 13 percent drop in viewers after "Ghost Whisperer" aired. While "Moonlight" consistently won the hour in ratings over all the shows that air on other networks at 9 p.m. on Fridays, it just couldn't maintain the numbers that lead-in show "Ghost Whisperer" boasts.

Fans, many of whom gave their own blood in a nationwide Red Cross blood-drive to save lives -- and "Moonlight" -- are not happy with the decision, with many of them announcing that they will no longer watch any shows that air on CBS.

The cancellation makes the finale airing on Friday especially bittersweet, because not only is it now the series finale, but it promises to up the stakes in terms of the mythology of the series, and end with a cliffhanger.

"Sonata," the final episode of "Moonlight," barring any unlikely last moment rescue of the show by some other network or a reversal of CBS's decision, airs Friday at 9 p.m. ET.

Rico · May 13, 2008, 05:00:58 PM

FRAK!!!

or....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxFQcxy2jFg

Blackride · May 13, 2008, 05:19:18 PM

I never even saw that many advertisements to this show. Can't say I kow much about it :(

Geekyfanboy · May 14, 2008, 11:32:04 AM

BREAKING NEWS–Hope left for Moonlight
Posted by Michael Hickerson on Wednesday, 14 May 2008

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2008/05/14/breaking-news-hope-left-for-moonlight/

According to a report on Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood blog, all may not be lost for Moonlight.

Earlier this week, it was reported that the CW has decided to outsource its Sunday night programming block to the Media Rights Capital group. And one of the shows under consideration to fill one of the two available hours is Moonlight.

Initially, Warner Brothers Television told Moonlight to strike the sets for the series, but news of the potential interest by Media Rights led to WBTV leaving the sets up until Friday according to the report.

Given the solid ratings for Moonlight and its passionate, loyal audience the move could mean that Moonlight would become the highest rated show on the CW.

At this stage, nothing has been confirmed. We'll keep our ears open for any details and report on them as they develop.