Post by mysterydriver on Mar 14, 2012 18:52:32 GMT -5
And...that's the only subject I could get into the title area.
The show, to the best of my understanding, is about Horse Gambling for those wondering.
Three horses have died during the show's production causing HBO to throw in the towel on the series...well that and ratings not exactly where they wanted them...but it was totally the horses. Cause they care. Promise.
I'm sad to hear about the animals involved because it seems ridiculous to cause the death of something because of a TV Show.
Here is HBO's Statement:
Ratings-wise, the show's been averaging well under a million viewers per episode.
The show, to the best of my understanding, is about Horse Gambling for those wondering.
Three horses have died during the show's production causing HBO to throw in the towel on the series...well that and ratings not exactly where they wanted them...but it was totally the horses. Cause they care. Promise.
I'm sad to hear about the animals involved because it seems ridiculous to cause the death of something because of a TV Show.
Here is HBO's Statement:
It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series LUCK.
Safety is always of paramount concern. We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures. While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won’t in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision.
We are immensely proud of this series, the writing, the acting, the filmmaking, the celebration of the culture of horses, and everyone involved in its creation.
Safety is always of paramount concern. We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures. While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won’t in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision.
We are immensely proud of this series, the writing, the acting, the filmmaking, the celebration of the culture of horses, and everyone involved in its creation.
Ratings-wise, the show's been averaging well under a million viewers per episode.
