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HBO has pulled up stakes on “Carnivale,” opting not to order a third season of the series. Prospects for a “Carnivale” renewal have appeared bleak since the sophomore season wrapped in March; the Dust Bowl drama didn’t increase its viewership and series creator/executive producer Daniel Knauf already signed on to produce a series for Showtime (HR 3/22). “We have decided not to renew ‘Carnivale,'” said Carolyn Strauss, president of entertainment at HBO, in a statement. “We feel the two seasons we had on the air told the story very well and we are proud of what everyone associated with the show has accomplished.” (Andrew Wallenstein)