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Firstly and most importantly HUGE CONGRATULATIONS go to the team at Supernatural for winning Best Tv Drama and Best Sci Fi show at the People's Choice Awards yesterday :D
But I was very disappointed not to see Jared and Jensen on the red carpet, and to not see their faces as SPN was announced as the winner (I always love to see the faces of the underdog winning things like these!) And their bodyguard has since said on twitter that the reason for SPN not being represented is that they didn't get an invite, in spite of being nomiated for two pretty big awards. And the show didn't even bother to air the Best Drama results, and the video thanking the fans, as part of the live show. This article sums up a lot of my thoughts on that:
This may have been the first time in PCA history that the network drama accolade wasn't presented live on air -- do we really believe it's a coincidence that a genre show got snubbed?
"genre fans are the reason that "Chuck" has survived for five seasons, that "Firefly" got a chance at a big-screen send-off as "Serenity," and that little-shows-that-could like "Supernatural" and "Community" can enjoy a brief, but satisfying moment in the spotlight on the cover of a publication like TV Guide. We may not have much power, but we still turn out in full force -- with all the bravery of a Stark and all the cunning of a Lannister -- whenever there's a chance to share our passion for a show that brings us joy.
Shame on the People's Choice Awards for deciding that our choice wasn't good enough."
But I was very disappointed not to see Jared and Jensen on the red carpet, and to not see their faces as SPN was announced as the winner (I always love to see the faces of the underdog winning things like these!) And their bodyguard has since said on twitter that the reason for SPN not being represented is that they didn't get an invite, in spite of being nomiated for two pretty big awards. And the show didn't even bother to air the Best Drama results, and the video thanking the fans, as part of the live show. This article sums up a lot of my thoughts on that:
This may have been the first time in PCA history that the network drama accolade wasn't presented live on air -- do we really believe it's a coincidence that a genre show got snubbed?
"genre fans are the reason that "Chuck" has survived for five seasons, that "Firefly" got a chance at a big-screen send-off as "Serenity," and that little-shows-that-could like "Supernatural" and "Community" can enjoy a brief, but satisfying moment in the spotlight on the cover of a publication like TV Guide. We may not have much power, but we still turn out in full force -- with all the bravery of a Stark and all the cunning of a Lannister -- whenever there's a chance to share our passion for a show that brings us joy.
Shame on the People's Choice Awards for deciding that our choice wasn't good enough."
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Date: 2012-01-12 07:03 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-12 09:20 pm (UTC)And the fact that they had time to mail the award prior to the live show makes me wonder why they couldn't throw the SPN set an invite in that time as well, once they knew they were the winners
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Date: 2012-01-12 10:24 pm (UTC)Vampire Diaries people were there and it's a genre show.
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Date: 2012-01-12 10:37 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-13 12:59 pm (UTC)It just angers me because none of the other shows in that category would have been treated like that if they had won, if it had been TVD it would no doubt have been a huge deal and the cast would have got their moment :sighs:
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Date: 2012-01-13 03:33 am (UTC)Bah. Well, good on the SPN crew, at least.
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Date: 2012-01-13 12:46 pm (UTC)http://affairsmagazine.com/wordpress2/2012/01/13/supernatural-fans-call-for-apology-from-peoples-choice-awards/
It will be interesting to see if they do end up responding or not. But then, even if they do end up releasing some half-assed explanation and apology for why they couldn't fit it in the live show, well I'm still really disappointed that we didn't get to see the actors faces as SPN was announced as the winner against all these bigger shows. It would have been such a great moment
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Date: 2012-01-13 02:04 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-13 02:10 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-13 04:03 pm (UTC)she may get her arm chopped off.
That's just a disgusting thing to do to the character, I have no words :/
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Date: 2012-01-13 07:54 pm (UTC)What have you been hearing?
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Date: 2012-01-15 07:30 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-16 09:38 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-17 01:58 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-14 12:52 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-01-15 07:14 pm (UTC)“We’re sorry you’re upset the cast of Supernatural wasn’t featured on The People’s Choice Awards. The show is comprised of 43 categories and we made every effort to showcase a variety of categories on the network broadcast. Unfortunately, only 14-15 of those categories can fit into a two hour television show.
The cast of Supernatural was not invited because their acceptance speeches were not being aired. The cast was aware of this and chose not to attend, but had they expressed an interest in attending the show, we would have gladly provided them with tickets. We appreciate you taking the time to write.
VeronicaP&G Entertainment Team”
It's interesting that Best Comedy, Best New Drama, and Best Network Comedy were all aired in the final three slots, all CBS shows, yet no mention of Best Drama in the show at all
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Date: 2012-01-17 03:16 am (UTC)Edited 'cause I forgot the "n't" in the first weren't, lol.
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Date: 2012-01-17 01:10 pm (UTC)http://frelling-tralk.tumblr.com/post/15971672407/rocksaltnow-so-were-you-guys-like-invited
It's really frustrating when all the other award shows make a big deal about Best Drama and it's one of the biggest/final awards of the night, but when SPN wins it's suddenly not a big enough deal to include in the show :sighs:
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Date: 2012-01-17 09:03 pm (UTC)They deserved to be treated better and get the recognition for their win.