There are lots of emails, tweets and forum postings flying around today regarding the status of Legend of the Seeker.
Earlier today (Monday) Entertainment Weekly reporter Michael Ausiello posted the following on his blog…
Legend of the Seeker Canceled
Hey, fans of Legend of the Seeker: You know that 11th hour stay of execution you were hoping for? Well, you can stop hoping now — I’m hearing from multiple sources that the cult fave has been axed.
The outlook had been bleak since last March, when many of Tribune Station Group’s markets dropped the syndicated series, which had been developed from Terry Goodkind’s fantasy novels by Hercules/Xena producers Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert. ABC Studios, which produces it, kept shopping it around. But, I’m told, they found no takers. So, after two action-packed seasons, Legend is history.
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/04/26/legend-of-the-seeker-canceled/
Michael Ausiello is a very well respected and popular entertainment industry reporter who is usually accurate with his news items. However, please keep in mind that until we hear something official from ABC/Disney this report is just a well substantiated rumor.
We will be recording our regular weekly podcast later tonight and like most of you we’re waiting to find out exactly where things stand.
** IMPORTANT UPDATES **
Legend of the Seeker producer Mike Sussman posted an important message on his Twitter account. Check out what it said here.
Bridget Regan also posted something on her Twitter account and you can see what she said here.
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I hope Ausiello is WRONG! How can ABC/Disney do this?!
If it turns out to be only a rumor (fingers crossed), Ausiello will be receiving some dried persimmons from the LotS fandom
@Daynastunts who served as Bridget’s stunt double has tweeted the following:
Tweet 1: Im really sorry all you amazing fans i wish we could have entertained you for longer, but there will be something else i just dont know….
Tweet 2: what it is yet. Seeker has been put to rest xxx
That’s ridiculous! What can we do? Should we continue to send in letters or contact them? DX nuu.
Gosh that really sucks. I just discovered legend of the seeker last weekend. I have watched every episode since last Sunday and subscribed to this podcast just yesterday. I am so sad sniff sniff. My wife said she is devastated also.
That report was UNOFFICIAL. Check out the legendoftheseeker.org website for more info. Spread the word.
This show had better not be cancelled. I already had enough heartbreak over Corner Gas.