Sounds like they filmed much of the spin off show already, the Hilstrands just couldn't or wouldn't make time to participate in the final editing of the program.It seems as though they were obligated to do this other show, and then decided "no, I don't want to do it".
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b202929_de...luding_sig.htmlThe network sued the Hillstrand brothers for $3 million, claiming they failed to come through on their promise to shoot a spin-off special, Hillstranded. Cameras rolled during business hours, but Discovery says the crab catchers didn't make time to record voiceovers and otherwise take part in what was needed to round out the production.
There are two sides to every story, I'm sure there is plenty of blame to go around. What I am most disappointed in is that the Hillstrands dragged the Hansons into this. I wouldn't care if the Time Bandit weren't part of the next season, but to lose the Northwestern makes the show a little less interesting in my opinion.
I'm sure the show can pick up a few more boats to film. The show started out covering a lot more than the 4 or 5 boats they primarily covered last season. I bet there are plenty of other captains that are jumping at the chance to put a little more money in their pockets.
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