Party Over For Starz's 'Party Down', 'Gravity'

http://www.deadline.com/2010/06/party-over-for-starzs-party-down-gravity/

Starz has decided not to renew series Party Down and Gravity. I hear the pay cable network may make the announcement later today. Both shows were developed and launched by Starz's previous regime, but new president CEO Chris Albrecht has stated repeatedly that he is big fan of Party Down. While the off-beat comedy has become an instant cult classic, I hear at the end of the day its appeal was deemed not wide enough to keep the show beyond its recently concluded Season 2. Some of the actors on the show have already taken other jobs, like Adam Scott, who joined NBC's Parks & Recreation. Gravity is bowing out after one season. Starz's slate has evolved following the breakout success of period drama Spartacus. The pay cable network has focused on dramas with big, recognizable title like the upcoming series Camelot, Torchwood and the Spartacus prqeuel as well as limited series The Pillars of the Earth. Additionally, Starz is developing an U.S. version of the hit Australian mob drama Underbelly.