Id like to start a discussion about why the U.S. has always treated the LT property so poorly. The series started out well on Nickeolodeon via Viacom. It aired daily, had merchandise and was gaining steam....then.....it all went south. Nick rarely aired season two, if they did it was always at irregular times or not at all (how many eps did they not even bother to show?) Merchandise of which there honestly wasn't much, only could be found in K-Mart and smaller chains. While Walmart had dvds, I don't believe anything else came there. Little to no advertising of the show ever happened in magazines stateside or any mainstream exposure.
Magnus even mentioned in an interview once how things were not working out with Viacom or something to that effect....so my question is, WTH happened!? Nickjr promoted the hell out of their other series. The strange nature of LT wasn't marketable? Restrictions on merch? (I know magnus was particular about what food, drinks, and toys could have LT branded on them). Was the risque memes a concern? (The staff had admitted being aware of them and season two sure seemed to change Stephanies outfit a lot).
Then Turner made two seasons, aired them.....then....nothing. A very expensive property they are deciding to just sit on? Surely the U.S. market must have SOME potential to them besides a quick airing of the episodes, a Youtube channel. Does the international market truly bring them enough profit for the property?
I'm just baffled by it all. We never even saw a Blu-ray release. This is one of the most High Quality children shows ever produced...and, Nothing!? Is it even on Netflix anymore?
Thoughts?
Magnus even mentioned in an interview once how things were not working out with Viacom or something to that effect....so my question is, WTH happened!? Nickjr promoted the hell out of their other series. The strange nature of LT wasn't marketable? Restrictions on merch? (I know magnus was particular about what food, drinks, and toys could have LT branded on them). Was the risque memes a concern? (The staff had admitted being aware of them and season two sure seemed to change Stephanies outfit a lot).
Then Turner made two seasons, aired them.....then....nothing. A very expensive property they are deciding to just sit on? Surely the U.S. market must have SOME potential to them besides a quick airing of the episodes, a Youtube channel. Does the international market truly bring them enough profit for the property?
I'm just baffled by it all. We never even saw a Blu-ray release. This is one of the most High Quality children shows ever produced...and, Nothing!? Is it even on Netflix anymore?
Thoughts?
Comment