Don't give up! (online resources)
Twitter updates:
https://twitter.com/mattmillerTV
https://twitter.com/hashtag/saveforever?f=realtime&src=hash
https://twitter.com/hashtag/renewforever?f=realtime&src=hash
--Robin
I think there are four petitions (number of signatures as of Sept. 23):
Warner Brothers, fans love the TV show FOREVER! (101,594 signatures)
https://www.change.org/p/warner-brothers-warner-brothers-fans-love-the-tv-show-forever
ABC's "Forever" to continue for another season (54,889 signatures)
https://www.change.org/p/abc-s-forever-to-continue-for-another-season
Save Forever (10,827 signatures)
https://www.change.org/p/netflix-save-forever
Bring back "Forever" , please! (2,723 signatures)
https://www.change.org/p/abc-warner-brothers-bring-back-forever-please
--Robin
The campaign is being noticed:
http://www.ibtimes.com/save-forever-campaign-heats-abc-blasted-appeals-after-cancellation-freshman-drama-1915708
--Robin
Another story:
http://notjustanothertvsite.com/2015/05/10/keeping-the-fat-lady-quiet-the-battle-to-save-forever/
--Robin
And another:
http://popwrapped.com/news/82487/fans-of-the-newly-cancelled-show-forever-arent-going-down-without-a-fight/
--Robin
Nice, nice. More sites picking it up. Just need a BIG site now to get things going.
Is the Matt Miller and or WBTV in talks with Netflix, Hulu, and TNT? Like second article states?
Is the Matt Miller and or WBTV in talks with Netflix, Hulu, and TNT?
I don't really know how that works, but I assume that he makes the pitches, while WBTV has to agree to the deal, since they own the rights.
--Robin
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I am the author of the second post and I can assure you that Matt Miller is talking with all three networks. I'd rather see it on TNT but the most important thing's finding a new home.
shareI am the author of the second post and I can assure you that Matt Miller is talking with all three networks. I'd rather see it on TNT but the most important thing's finding a new home.
TNT would be great, since I don't really use the online services. I would for Forever, though.
--Robin
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I am the author of the second post and I can assure you that Matt Miller is talking with all three networks.Do you have any information about how fans can best direct their efforts in that regard? I don't think there's any use complaining to ABC, but encouraging another outlet might be productive.
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Do you have any information about how fans can best direct their efforts in that regard?
Patty, I'm not the person you directed your question to, but what I find helpful is to check in on the #SaveForever Twitter feed to see what other people are doing:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/saveforever?f=realtime&src=hash
A lot of fans are contacting the three possible destinations that have been mentioned and urging them to take on the show.
--Robin
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I hope that Netflix or Hulu picks it up. I don't think I can watch it on TNT unless they post it to their website.
I love this show. It's the best new show this season and it rivals many of the shows I've loved in the past. It really needs to have a better chance at gaining a strong audience. ABC didn't give it any help either with the time slot they stuck it in and then, unlike what networks do all the time, they didn't move it to see if it would fare better in another time slot.
I, and others like me, are probably part of the reason ABC cancelled this show because I've been watching it on Hulu. I haven't turned on my TV for months as I prefer to watch shows on my computer. Of course, I'm not a Nielson household either so maybe it doesn't matter.
I, and others like me, are probably part of the reason ABC cancelled this show because I've been watching it on Hulu.The reason you could watch "Forever" on Hulu is because ABC is a content partner with Hulu. (More than that, the Walt Disney Company owns a large part of Hulu.) So don't worry, Hulu is reporting viewing numbers to its content partners.
Of course, I'm not a Nielson household either so maybe it doesn't matter.Yes, the Nielsen numbers are important for broadcast viewing.
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The reason you could watch "Forever" on Hulu is because ABC is a content partner with Hulu. (More than that, the Walt Disney Company owns a large part of Hulu.) So don't worry, Hulu is reporting viewing numbers to its content partners.
Good to know. But does it matter to them if people aren't actually watching on their network? I don't know what they get out of it when I watch it on Hulu instead of on ABC.
I much prefer watching TV programs on my computer using HuluPlus, Netflix, and Acorn TV. I can watch what I want, when I want, and I can see and hear better because I'm closer to the screen and the speakers. I'd rather HuluPlus didn't have commercials but they aren't too intrusive so I can deal with it. I really think they have the best regular content so I watch them the most for current programs. I like AcornTV for older British programming. And Netflix I use mostly for movies. So with the three, I'm pretty happy with my viewing choices. But not when a great program like "Forever" disappears. share
TVLine's article about its cancellation was blasted with people's outrage. If they just happen to open the page, they'll know how many fans are disappointed and demand a 2nd chance, and with good reason too.
http://tvline.com/2015/05/07/forever-cancelled-abc-season-2/
Another story:
http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/forever-is-cancelled-fans-are-furious-heartbroken-ioan-gruffudd-says/
--Robin
Here's a new story:
Who Needs Kings And Prophets When You Can Have Forever?
http://notjustanothertvsite.com/2015/06/02/who-needs-kings-and-prophets-when-you-can-have-forever/
--Robin
Here's another great article on Spoilertv.com:
Forever - "ABC's Worst Decision Could Be a Big Win For Netflix, Hulu, or TNT"
http://www.spoilertv.com/2015/05/forever-abcs-worst-decision-could-be.html
--Robin
And another article:
7 REASONS WHY ABC’S FOREVER SHOULD GO ON… FOREVER
http://www.buzzfeed.com/beatrizbulhoes/7-reasons-why-abcs-forever-should-go-on-foreve-1izow
--Robin
Here's a short write-up on Fashion & Style:
'Forever' Moving To Netflix, TNT Or Hulu? Producer Of Cancelled ABC Series Tweets An Update
http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/62483/20150526/forever-moving-netflix-tnt-hulu-producer-cancelled-abc-series-tweets-update.htm
--Robin
I've updated the number of signatures on the petitions. The top two are now over 20,000.
--Robin
Almost 63,000 signatures on the largest petition!
--Robin
Over 75,000 signatures on the main petition!
--Robin
Update from June 29 from the Foreverists Facebook group:
We heard from Matt Miller today. There is no new news to tell but as soon as he hears anything he will let us know
This means we keep on fighting and doing the BEST we can!
--Robin
A new message from one of the admins from the Facebook group:
"Over? Did you say over?? Nothing is over until we decide it is!!" From the iconic hipster movie Animal House.
After reaching the depths of despair and frustration last night, a revolution came to us from an unlikely source. An inspiration, if you will, and we have decided that this fight isn't over. If anything, it fully dawned on us what this show has come to mean to such a diverse segment of people, and that means us fans.
There must be an understanding right from the start, however. This battle must be approached in an orderly manner. There will NOT be 100 chiefs all trying to run different shows all at once. We must maintain unity for a concentrated effort. That doesn't mean we won't listen to ideas, however what it does mean is that it's all or nothing. We target Warner Brothers as a first logical step--Forever is their show and they MUST see that we fans want it to be shopped! We are not going to nag every single TV network and other outlet all at once!
We will continue to hold tweet events, ideas welcome! But we need people to back the events 100%! Our next tweet event is on Sunday, details will be forthcoming!
Let's not give up.
--Robin
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Almost 87,000 signatures on the main petition. It's looking pretty hopeless, but a lot of people are interested in finding a way to continue Forever.
--Robin
The main petition now has over 101,000 signers:
Warner Brothers, fans love the TV show FOREVER! (101,594 signatures)
https://www.change.org/p/warner-brothers-warner-brothers-fans-love-the-tv-show-forever
--Robin