The future of Chowder...?

**nakak** · #1 03-30-2009, 11:19 PM

C.H. Greenblatt updates his blog mentioning the upcoming Chowder. He also writes about the future of the show

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You might have seen the press releases of the new shows coming to Cartoon Network. There's a big shift in what this network will be next year, and we don't know if we'll still be a part of it. There will be new Chowders airing until the end of the year, but right now we're winding down production. People get laid off starting at the end of next week. We could still be picked up, but it would be hard to reassemble the crew in its current form. If this really is the end, then it's been a good run and we've had a lot of fun. I hope you all continue to enjoy the show.

clipeuh · #2 03-30-2009, 11:29 PM

So the rumors were (partially) true...

Hopefully CN will continue to focus on animation even tough live-action is starting to be a growing part of the network...

PC! · #3 03-30-2009, 11:46 PM

Sounds like the end to me, but hey, who knows what the future holds?

Besides live action shows and Ben 10 reruns...

Yup, I really do think this is the beginning of the end for ol' CN. Only a matter of time before Flapjack gets canned too, I'm sure.

John Dorian · #4 03-31-2009, 12:00 AM

Chowder doesn't even have 2 years under its belt, and after all the success its had....Jeez.

C'mon, CN renew more Chowder.

**The Huntsman** · #5 03-31-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by John Dorian

C'mon, CN renew more Chowder.

I second that motion. However, I doubt that it will do much good, so I’m going to savor “Chowder”. I will enjoy every remaining episode and I encourage everybody else to do the same. It is the most fitting tribute we can give to those who have worked hard to make the series what it is. I just wish things didn’t have to be this way, but complaining isn’t going to change anything.

Comics_the_QB · #6 03-31-2009, 06:34 AM

Come on CN, don't do this. Chowder is one of your best shows and gets decent ratings.

I really hope this isn't true.

Racattack!Force · #7 03-31-2009, 06:37 AM

Well, the execs ARE considered renewing Chowder. But, depending on when they do it (if ever), the show may or may not return with all of the crew.

DeanBurrito25 · #8 03-31-2009, 07:06 AM

What? They're winding down production? The show hasn't even gone past 2 seasons!
Don't cancel Chowder...

Blackstar · #9 03-31-2009, 08:25 AM

It would be a shame if Chowder were to cease production so soon. It hasn't even been 2 whole seasons yet. Especially since Chowder is one of the few non action shows on CN right now.

Raidon Makoto · #10 03-31-2009, 08:33 AM

Pretty much confirms what I had thought before that CN was trying to axe Chowder since it was approved before Fall of 2007.

Shame, too. And they'll be shooting themselves in the foot because of their stupid rebranding.

chdr · #11 03-31-2009, 10:25 AM

Aww, man

At least the show has 49 episodes under its belt.

macattack · #12 03-31-2009, 10:34 AM

To quote Stephen Colbert's "The Word": I Need A Freaking Drink. To paraphrase Colbert: somebody's gotta toss Snyder into a rusty steel cage match with the man-thing from 300.

This is right up there with cancelling Naruto as one of CN's most asinine decisions lately. Chowder is a hit and the closest thing CN has to having their own Spongebob. the characters are likable, the environments are charming, the jokes are funny, and the homages and references even have adult appeal. This is CN's Spongebob in so many ways and CN is going to KILL that? Why? If you're going to emulate Nick and Disney you already have your Spongebob right there! Why kill it?

Oh. Because the current regime didn't approve of it. Of course.

I've said it for months. The odd episode orders, the delays in the start of the season . . . CN did not want this show to become popular and they've been trying to kill it. And now, they finally decided to do what they did with Naruto and kill it outright, and hope the fallout doesn't hit them in the ass.

. . .

This actually pisses me off more than Naruto, actually. I loved this show.

Yusuke Urameshi · #13 03-31-2009, 12:50 PM

Aw, if CN does get rid of chowder it would be getting rid of one of there most best shows on there station, Its like ranked #1 sometimes #2 in my book.

**nakak** · #14 03-31-2009, 12:58 PM

Just so we're clear, the decision isn't official yet. CN might pull a "Family Guy" if the show continues to be a hit.

It's safe to say, though, that the show's production is on hiatus until further notice.

Silverstar · #15 03-31-2009, 01:01 PM

I sincerely hope that this is not the case, as I really enjoy Chowder and it's one of the few shows on CN that I try not to miss. But if it's truly the end, I'll just savor the episodes that we've gotten and purchase the DVDs. That's all we can do, really.

Game Freak 4 · #16 03-31-2009, 01:43 PM

One must wonder what CN really wants. Or do they even care?

J!!! · #17 03-31-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chdr

Aww, man

At least the show has 49 episodes under its belt.

But that number 49....it's just one less than 50 come on CN renew it for a final episode

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Originally Posted by Game Freak 4

One must wonder what CN really wants. Or do they even care?

Before the new managment came they tried to cancel any show that was made before they got in but Chowder's ratings were too high to cancel it................until now

Foxface321 · #18 03-31-2009, 04:57 PM

One of their top shows gone naruto gone.Aww man what do they really have left

Silverstar · #19 03-31-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxface321

One of their top shows gone naruto gone.Aww man what do they really have left

Naruto's been off of CN for a little while now. And CN has plenty of shows left and plenty more waiting in the wings....but whether they're anything that anyone would want to tune in to remains to be seen.

Foxface321 · #20 03-31-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverstar

Naruto's been off of CN for a little while now. And CN has plenty of shows left and plenty more waiting in the wings....but whether they're anything that anyone would want to tune in to remains to be seen.

Well judging by the CN 09 preview not me