'24' Season 9

[alannah]

Not looking too good http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/ti...opped-24-15119

[lizann]

Multiple sources are reporting that anonymous parties in the know at Fox have decided not to renew 24 for a ninth day and that an official announcement could come any day now. Given the comments from NBC’s Angela Bromstad last week indicating that NBC had already been talking about whether to pick up 24 should Fox pass, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that Fox is tipping its hand.

Increasingly high production costs and diminishing ratings are cited as reasons the show will end its run on Fox. Fox’s studio will surely try to shop 24 and a distressed NBC is likely the only network that would give it any serious consideration. Ultimately, I can’t see NBC wanting to pay a high price for a show long in tooth that already isn’t getting great ratings. But you never know.

If not, there’s always the prospect of movies.

[Perdita]

Fox is expected to announce the cancellation of 24 in a matter of days, according to internet rumours.

Various sources suggest that the real-time drama has been axed by the network, with a formal announcement expected shortly.

The show has faced problems recently with declining ratings and Fox has made no secret of the fact that it is an expensive show to produce. Network president Kevin Reilly recently admitted that a renewal for 24 is "a very tough call".

Last year, Carlos Bernard - Tony Almeida on the series - hinted to Digital Spy that the current eighth season would be the last.

"I do, honestly [think season eight will be the last]. It's pretty hard creatively to find ways of topping yourself season after season, but we've gone for eight so far, so who knows? Regardless I think we're going to have a very good season this year."

[Chloe O'brien]

Anyone want to buy a telly in May. How can they axe my Kiefee. What will I do without Jack and Chloe. I tried to look for sympothy at work today. Told boss Les. His response was it's rubbish anyway and you've got the boxsets what you moaning about. Only consolation if the rumours are true is that we may get a 24 movie.

[Perdita]

Your boss Les Does he know what he is talking about Guess

[Perdita]

Fox has confirmed speculation that it has decided to axe real-time drama 24 in its eighth season.

A statement issued by the network announced that the show will bow out with a two-hour series finale to air on May 24.

It is thought that declining ratings and increasing production costs led to the show's end.

The programme's cancellation was a joint decision by star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon, Twentieth Century Fox Television, Imagine Entertainment and Fox Broadcasting Company.

Sutherland said: "This has been the role of a lifetime, and I will never be able to fully express my appreciation to everyone who made it possible. While the end of the series is bittersweet, we always wanted 24 to finish on a high note, so the decision to make the eighth season our last was one we all agreed upon.

"This feels like the culmination of all our efforts from the writers to the actors to our fantastic crew and everyone at Fox. Looking ahead to the future, Howard Gordon and I are excited about the opportunity to create the feature film version of 24. But when all is said and done, it is the loyal worldwide fanbase that made it possible for me to have the experience of playing the role of Jack Bauer, and for that I am eternally grateful."

The movie, which will see Sutherland's Jack Bauer face enemies in Europe, is to be penned by State of Play screenwriter Billy Ray.

Gordon added: "Kiefer and I have loved every minute of making 24, but we all believe that now is the right time to call it a day. I echo his sentiments of gratitude toward the show's amazing creative team, as well as the studio and network who have always believed in us and shown us unbelievable support."

[tammyy2j]

No Season 9 its axed

[Chloe O'brien]

OMG What am i to do now.

[alannah]

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