Operation Phoenix/Comic Book Update

July 27, 2010

Hello fellow Rangers

I originally wanted to give everyone an update from Comic Con, but this message has taken on more significance. For the first time in my three years working on the Save Jericho campaign, I actually got to speak to Dan Shotz directly. We had a 20 minute call today and covered several topics.

First and foremost, Dan wanted to thank all of the fans for their efforts to keep Jericho alive.Your efforts have not been in vain. I asked him direct questions and he answered me as best he could.

As to the comic, they are currently in negotiations with other vendors to put the remaining three issues out. Devil's Due is assisting them in this process. Dan stated that they had hoped to have answers to our questions (including the new distributor), for Comic Con, but due to contractual issues with moving the comic that was not possible.

He asked for us to give him 1 to 2 weeks to see if they can nail down the new distribution deal and then he will send out his own announcement. I for one want to give him that time and will wait for a few more weeks. DDP is having financial issues, as Denny Wilson stated, but also involved is their move to putting out digital comics.

I then asked about the movie and Dan said they are working on the movie and that the sales of the comic and the graphic novel will be key to get to movie released, so they are pushing to get issue 4-6 and the novel out the door ASAP. K6FEJ was one hundred percent on the nose.

Dan said he will update us as soon as possible, as he wants the fans of the Jericho Community to get the news as soon as it is available.

He also confirmed to me that CBS Films and Paramount are the two companies that would be approached about the film, and that CBS Consumer Products was at Comic Con and are directly involved with the Jericho comic.

As to Comic Con, after attending for the first time, I can unequivocally state that it is the largest and most important public relations/marketing tool for television and movies.

Many TV shows and movies including Iron Man, Drive with Anger and The Expendables were there as was the new Hawaii Five-O and FX's Son's of Anarchy.

We are most definitely alive and well and on the minds of CBS.

As always we stay the course and Keep the Faith

Redsox 19861
Comic Con Report

The Jericho Fan Table was very busy at Comic Con 2010! We spoke to over 100 fans a day and sent a lot of fans down to buy issues 1-3. DDP was keeping track of how many customers came from the fan table. Sam let us know that a majority of the customers were sent by the fan table. Issues 1-3 were selling like hot cakes and DDP sold out their remaining stock of Jericho comics.

We also had a significant number of press and professionals coming to the table to learn about Jericho. Some of them were trying to find out what we knew about Jericho's future. Barrett Foa, a actor from NCIS: LA, told us he had worked with Stephen Chobsky and he wanted to know more about the show Jericho and why everyone was talking about the show. There were also Comic Con staff members coming to find us, so they could wear the Jericho Season 3 ribbons. One of those staff members told us that the rumor floating around back stage is that Jericho is back in production!!!

We got new signatures for the "Don't Tread On Me Flag": DB Sweeney (Goetz) and Michael Broderick (Ravenwood operative in S1, Cheyenne soldier in S2) signed the flag. Unfortunately, we missed getting James Remar's signature.

I wanted to thank Gkkatz, Holyhobbits, Larissa (Future Traditions) and Redsox for their help running the fan table. It's everyone working together that makes the fan table possible.

This is my fourth time running this booth at a large Comic Con and this time was different; this time it was not just the fans interested in Jericho. Yes, I'm disappointed we did not get an announcement, but I am encouraged by the increased interest from media professionals and the rumors about Jericho's future.

Here's an article that describes the winner and losers of Comic Con:
http://io9.com/5596813/the-biggest-winners-and-losers-of-comic-con-2010

Note that two post-apocalyptic series premiered at Comic Con 2010. I hope this is one of the reasons there is increased interest in Jericho.

Gwen
Jericho on SyFy

Jul 29 05:00 AM Red Flag

Please stop by the SyFy Jericho Forum and thank SyFy for airing Jericho:
http://forums.syfy.com/index.php?s=c51fc360de0e2b64f17faef498f81ef1&showforum=149
On-Line Activities and Gatherings

Weekly Gatherings
Beau's Bark - Come join our "open house" chat for most of Tuesday evening to accommodate the time zones!! This is a fun time to get together with old friends and make some new ones! Looking forward to seeing you there! http://www.radiofreejericho.com/chat.html

Sportsman Lodge Bar- Every Friday 9:30 pm EST/ 6:30 pm PST, drop by have a drink and share a story. Go to last page of this thread:
http://boards.nbcuni.com/universalHD/index.php?showtopic=3379

Tuesday Night Ranger Watchers- Every Tuesday at 8 pm Eastern /5 pm Pacific. Remember to log in at JKI: http://www.Jericho-Kansas.com and go to the chat for members under the community menu. Once you are in the chat room please type "hello" so you show up on the dialog window.

In-Person Ranger Activities and Events

California Jericho Rangers

August 21st Demo & Picnic
Arlington Park in El Cerrito
Noon until 7 p.m., BBQ starts at 2 p.m.
Without regular J & R supplies, the Jericho residents need to learn to reuse materials. Our demonstration will be about the manipulation and reuse of nonferrous metal. We will be making forks from copper wire.

Join us and meet your fellow rangers, discuss the comic and any developments from Comic Con as well as enjoy the BBQ (chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs). Optional - Bring a dish to share. E-mail gwen@az-technology.com for directions.

Ranger Rendezvous
October 16-18
Coyote Hills Park, Fremont
Come join us for this weekend event with demos, workshops, discussions and fellowship with your fellow rangers. This will be a camping event. For those who do not camp, there are nearby hotels. More information is available at: http://www.Ranger-Rendezvous.com

Outside Jericho

Jericho Birthdays by Mud 62

Reid Godshaw, Kid 7/28
Timothy Omundson, Phil Constantino 7/29
Mackenzie Hannigan, Lucas 7/30
Joey King, Sally 7/30

Kitty's News Corner with TV and Movie Reminders

Aasif Mandvi (Dr Kenchy Dhuwalia) "Today's Special" Reliance Mediaworks gets North American Rights:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/asia/news/e3i3639278d2189e4ef4afc5a6b0eab2e7d

Shoshannah Stern (Bonnie Richmond) lands recurring role on FOX's "Lie to Me" beginning season 3: http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/07/21/lie-to-me-shoshannah-stern/

Richard Speight (Deputy Bill) is the newest spokesman for Pepsi... cool commercial =0)
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49154246.html

Michael Gaston's (Gray Anderson) FX show "Damages" gets revived by DirecTV
http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/fxs-damages-saved-by-directtv-deal-drama-going-to-satcaster-for-seasons-45/

Esai Morales (Maj Beck) SyFy show "Caprica" season 1.5 will air January 2011:
http://www.digitalspy.com/cult/news/a248397/new-caprica-to-air-in-2011.html

What is Joey King (Sally Taylor) doing now? Winning the coveted role in "Ramona" movie
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/jul/23/a-role-fit-for-a-king-the-gangly-energetic-charm/

Blogger writes about Gerald McRaney's (Johnston Green) movie "Get Low" coming out limited release July 30
http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2010/07/robert-duvall-saves-summer-movie-season.html

Comic Con News:

Timothy Omundsen (Phil Constantino) on Psych Panel at San Diego Comic Con 2010
http://insideblip.com/node/387/expect-more-sexual-tension-nicknames-in-psych.html
http://www.movieweb.com/comic-con/2010/news/sdcc-2010-exclusive-psych-season-5-cast-interviews
http://screenrant.com/psych-panel-comic-con-pauly-69814/

Human Target Panel mentions changes coming in Fall..... Lennie James (Robert Hawkins) comeback
http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/25/human-target-at-comic-con-make-way-for-the-ladies-and-will/
http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/comic-con-human-target-gets-a-new-boss-on-and-off-screen
http://alltelevisionnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/bigger-action-more-cast-for-human.html

Jericho mention in blog about Steven Spielberg's show "Falling Skies" panel
http://io9.com/5595280/our-first-glimpse-of-spielbergs-jericho-meets-independence-day-series

James Remar (Jonah Prowse) makes an appearance on "Dexter" Panel (cool trailer*graphic*)
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/07/24/exclusive-first-look-of-season-5-of-the-emmy-nominated-series-dexter-premieres-at-comic-con-2010/20100724showtime01/
http://www.poparitaville.blogspot.com/2010/07/dexter-panel-at-comic-con.html

James Remar (Jonah Prowse) movie "Red" second trailer released at San Diego Comic Con 2010
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/07/23/new-red-trailer-debuts-at-comic-con/

Lennie James' (Robert Hawkins) "Walking Dead" nice write up by blogger @ San Diego Comic Con '10: http://www.avclub.com/articles/comiccon-day-2-bring-out-the-dead,43445/