TV News: Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight Cancelled ! Steve Wang’s Shocking News ! (Update!)

This is one proof that western copying is not a profitable and good idea afterall.

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2009/12/12/tv-news-kamen-rider-dragon-knight-cancelled-steve-wangs-shocking-news/

Late Update:

Steve Wang has confirmed that the final 2 episodes of Kamen Rider will at least be available online:

“I did get confirmation that 4kids WILL post the last 2 episodes on their website so hopefully that will lessen the grief the fans are dealing with.”

Sad news today, readers of Nerdsociety.com. As you know, I’ve been a huge fan of the CW4Kids series Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. Steve Wang has confirmed on facebook that the series final 2 episodes will NOT be aired and the show has been cancelled. There will also be no DVD release and no one is sure if or when the episodes will be posted online. No wonder I can’t stand network television these days. Thanks to Steve for always being a friend to nerdsociety and I hope we can do something about this travesty.

Steve Wang’s message to KRDK fans:

“Well, It’s official. According to Adness Entertainment, as of dec 26th, KRDK will be cancelled by CW for kids due to low ratings I am told. Because January is when they air new shows, they will not be airing the last 2 episodes of KRDK.

I have no confirmation whether they will post the last 2 episodes on their website or not. But I am sure someone will. As for my feelings about this? well, it’s long and complicated as I have a little more insight about some of the behind the scenes, but at this point, I don’t think it really matters what I think. The reality is that the cancellation is confirmed. That’s not to say it won’t pop up on a different network in the future.

I also have no news about a new KR series, but again because of this situation, I don’t think we will be involved with it anyway.

and no news of a DVD release either. I was told in order to release a DVD, it had to have good ratings or no one will want to distribute it. As for my last conversation with Adness, they said potential distributors were waiting to see the results of the ratings.

So thanks to all of you that have stuck with and supported Dragon Knight. It was much appreciated! It’s been a fun ride and I hope some people were able to get some enjoyment out of it.”

Someone started a petition and I’d like everyone to sign it

Link to petition:

It's sad though

But perhaps the reason is that the toy sales and ratings weren't so good.