Unnatural History’s Mike Web Discusses the Shows Cancellation and his Season 2 Plans
Last month we ran a story about Cartoon Network's decision to cancel live-action series Unnatural History after one season, fans of the show continue to weigh in on the cancellation in the comments section of the story.
They have now been joined by Unnatural History creator Mike Werb. He just posted a note thanking everyone who had expressed support for the Warner Horizon TV-produced show, which was set in Washington, D.C. and centered on Henry, the skilled son of globetrotting anthropologists solving the postmodern mysteries of high school with the help of his best friends Jasper and Maggie.
Werb also addressed the prospects for Unnatural History continuing on another network and laid out his story ideas for Season 2.
Here is what he wrote:
I am sorry but we have been unable to secure a second season from another network. The reasons are too tedious to get in to but thanks for loving what was. It’s nice to hear that the show I intended to make (a show that both kids, teenagers and parents could watch alone or together without ripping their eyeballs out — reached some people — even if that audience wasn’t large enough to satisfy the network. There’s some website on facebook where people hit “like” to request that Warners release the season on DVD. In case you are on FB and so inclined – I think it’s called “unnatural history dvd release.”
SEASON 2 THOUGHTS for those interested: I had planned a 2-part opener with extreme adventures involving Genghis Khan’s tomb, a Mongolian death worm, Henry’s disappearance in a sand storm, the rescue of a newborn camel as well as Henry’s parents and uncle Bryan. The rest of season 2 (upon the leads return to DC) would have covered subjects ranging from the kids finding the 18 1/2 minute gap of the Nixon/Watergate tapes, Hemingway’s lost novel, vampire finches (they really exist), a Stradivarius violin, a Native American mystery, DB Cooper, the underground railroad, etc. etc etc — plus a deepening of the triangular relationship between Henry, Maggie and Jasper, the return of Jasper’s mother from France — among other familial and emotional issues set against historical and scientific adventures.
Anyway, for the handful reading this — wishing you all a happy, healthy 2011.
Mike Werb, creator, Unnatural History
Source: Deadline.com
Cartoon Network cancels ‘Unnatural History’
Cartoon Network’s first hourlong live-action series Unnatural History is history. The cable network has opted not to pick up a second season from the show starring Kevin G. Schmidt as the skilled son of globetrotting anthropologists solving the postmodern mysteries of high school.
The series premiered June 13 with 1.4 million viewers, airing on Sunday nights. A month later, it was moved to Tuesdays. Unnatural History's first season finale, which doubled as a series finale, aired on Sept. 21. Cartoon Network's second hourlong live-action series, Tower Prep, premiered last month with 1.3 million viewers.
This is upsetting news, one of our team members on iCalTV came across this show oddly and ended up enjoying it. Especially for it being a show from the Cartoon Network.
Source: Deadline.com
iCal TV Shows 0.81 Released
This is just a small update for the shows ending this month in June and those starting this month in June or soon after.
Also development for an Android application has started, and hopefully goes very well. There are plans for an iPhone application as well as we would like to touch that market, if we can.
What TV show has been added in this release? Are We There Yet?, White Collar and Burn Notice.
What has been updated in this release? Glee, Ice Road Truckers, Royal Pains, In Plain Sight and Justified.
Which networks have been updated? FOX, USA and History.