'Fringe' is moving to Canada, translated

Here’s a statement from Warner Bros. about the studio’s decision to move the production of Fox's "Fringe" from New York to Vancouver, Canada, plus some clarifying comments in italics.

Statement: "In this challenging and uncertain economic environment"--

You mean the one where “Fringe” is getting huge ratings?

"--we have made the very difficult decision to move the production of ‘Fringe’ from New York to Canada in the event the series is renewed for a second season."

Read: “Fringe” is being renewed for a second season.

"We did not come to this conclusion easily--"

It was tough. We get it.

"--but economic and practical imperatives dictated that this decision be made in a timely manner.”

Read: “Fringe” is definitely being renewed for a second season.

“We are deeply indebted to the talented New York production crew--"

Who are now hitting up their friends who work on "Gossip Girl" for a job.

"--that helped bring the first season of ‘Fringe’ to life, and we thank them for their invaluable contributions--"

Not literally invaluable, of course.

"-- to the show’s success.”

[End statement]

"Fringe" shooting in Vancouver. Now if the show would just hire David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson to replace its paranormal-investigating FBI agents, “X-Files” fans would be set.

Here’s EW’s more straight-faced report, whereby some sources, we’ll call them Warner Bros., point to New York’s possible expiration of tax incentives. C’mon Big Apple, pony up; action-show fans can only handle so many Vancouver-based shows, all those rainy gray-sky/green-tree exterior shots get wearisome.

Comments

[byteme55@hotmail.com]

LOL
very well done

[Lee Williams]

Funny...cause i thought it was a Boston shot series.

[Jane]

Huge ratings? I always thought they were rather disappointing considering the hype, enormous lead-in support, and excessive promotion.

[Heradite]

Na, their pretty good. The 18-49 rating at least.

[Dana]

Another incentive to move to Vancouver. Anna Torv's (Olivia) husband's (Mark Valley) new series (well, pilot, at this point) "The Human Target" is shooting in Vancouver starting March 6.

[Annie Carr]

If you're listening FOX, watch for TEXAS incentives to pass very soon. Great crew, food, and entertainment, especially here in AUSTIN!

Either way, all the networks are playing roulette with the incentives. I think this will be a pattern. They'll go wherever it's cheapest to shoot. Cryin' shame.

Besides, it seems that Vancouver is rather savvy with all the Visual Effects. Our best Visual Effects supervisors often have to supplement their income up there in Canada.

Maybe it's time to get some federal incentives with this ridiculously over inflated stimulus package. KEEP THE WORK IN THE U.S. Entertainment, TV, and the movies are one of the U.S.A.'s top exports!

KEEP PRODUCTIONS IN THE U.S.A.!!!! .v.

I'm calm... I'm calm...

Sincerely,

Annie in Austin

[Annie Carr]

P.S. I love Fringe, and watch it every week... I shall now light a candle for the New York crew everytime I watch it in the future.

Annie in Austin

[David]

It really is X-Files. When does cigarette smoking man make an appearance?