Sorry we have not posted here in awhile, but I have been busy with life.
Not not busy enough to give NBC a solution to its problem of how to save Heroes.
As a matter of fact, they may already be working on that solution as we speak...they just may not know it yet.
First, an update. The Heroes machine continues apace. The latest online bit is Hiro (through Yamaguchi) delving into the early years of The Company. One would assume that Samuel is twittering in jail considering that @Sullivan_Bros continues to tweet.
A few weeks ago, a drive spearheaded by the person connected with the Twitter account @weloveheroes managed to get the topic #Heroes100 trending on that site. #Heroes100 means a request to NBC to put 100 episodes in the can for syndication (though soon to be NBC-stablemate-via-Comcast G4 have those rights already). It even got a high-five tweet from Greg Grunberg
The best news is that the Hollywood Reporter claims an inside tip-off that NBC was 60% set in renewal.
But 60% is not 100%. Plus, NBC is doing much better now that Mr. Leno is back at 11:35 E/P (and so is Leno, by the way...sorry TeamCoCo).
So the question really is, what scenario would NBC accept to keep out specials on the air.
Then THIS comes up:
24 may live to see another day after all.
Multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that 20th Century Fox has approached NBC about picking up the series should Fox opt to cancel it — and the Peacock is considering it. “There’s definitely some interest,” says an insider close to the talks.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that 20th (a.k.a. the studio) and Fox (a.k.a. the network) are nearing a mutual decision to end the serial thriller after eight seasons due to declining ratings and rising costs.
A move to NBC — while still considered somewhat of a long shot given the hefty price tag — would likely delay 20th’s plans to launch a Jack Bauer film franchise. From a production standpoint, 24 execs have long maintained that it would next to impossible to make a movie while the series was still on the air.
Reps for 20th and NBC declined to comment.
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/12/nbc-24-fox-jack-bauer/
Verrrrrrrrry interesting.
So what does this mean for Heroes....follow.
First, under My scenario, Heroes would return, but NOT until after the NFL Season. This would give NBC and Tim Kring a chance to craft about 20 episodes that could defiantly end the series and move IT into a film franchise...or keep it open for another season. (plus, With Rasamurthy gone, NoMoHinder!).
Now the Grand plan: Pair Heroes on SUNDAY NIGHTS.......with 24!
Here's how it would work-
Feb 13, 2011....A Two hour 24 premiere that would go from 9-11. E/P, Following a one hour "Celebrity Apprentice" Preview special Then for 4 days after, a 24 marathon of new show Mon-Thur.
Feb 20, 2011...Heroes would premiere with a 2 hour special starting at 8pm-10, with 24 settling in on its new time of 10-11
Feb 27, 2011...The new Sunday Line up would be in place:
7-8: Dateline NBC or a Countdown Weekly with Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow hour
8-9: Celebrity Apprentice
9-10: Heroes
10-11: 24
This would continue until the end of May when everything would be wrapped up.
You can even start things off with a 4 part Cliff-Hanger for Heroes in November.
The promotion possibilities are endless: Imagine, for instance, Noah Bennett and Jack Bauer in the same promo.
Plus, it would give Heroes what it has needed for the last two years. A strong lead-in that can filter the audience down Heroes and 24.
And, lets take into consideration that, assuming things stay the way they are, NBC;s main competition would be the aging lineups at ABC and CBS.
If NBC works it right, it could look like a masterstroke.
Or just a dumb idea from some blogger in California.
