Operation Phoenix/Comic Book Update

June 18, 2010

Hello Fellow Rangers

The East Coast Ranger gathering in Boston last weekend was a great success. Lee, Beebull, Jim. Bestdamshow, Ranger Becky, Jericho Jane. Masscass and myself had a great time exploring Boston. It was great to see everyone again. Look for the ECRG to return to Baltimore for Fall 2011.

Is Jericho Dead? That is what I have been seeing on many of the forums and on Facebook over the past couple of weeks. Let's face it most people do not like waiting in the deli line on a Saturday, let alone waiting to see when or if we will get more Jericho on TV or the big screen.

The relatively short time of the First Campaign, to get the show back on the air, actually hurt us in the long run. People's expectations following the second cancellation were unrealistic and when we did the TV commercial, put up a billboard, etc. everyone expected CBS to cave again. They didn't cave but someone started to look at the internet, on demand, DVR adjusted numbers and found something they liked.

What changed their minds is 2 things - one money, Jericho is still a viable option to make money. In addition, with the advent of TV everywhere and with Jericho leading the way on the internet, I-tunes etc, CBS still can use it to make money. The comic itself has almost no profit margin, it's tie in to something else like a movie is the only thing that makes sense.

We believe that we will be getting some type of announcement at Comic Con regarding Jericho's future. We all need to be patient and let's see what news will come out at the end of July. The producers and DDP went silent with communication immediately after Wondercon, back in April. Prior to that we had been communicating with them very frequently. When we kept pushing them for a release date the tfaw website link appeared on the Save Jericho Facebook Page.

Ratkeeper will be at Comic Con in July, manning the Jericho Fan table, with 3 other Rangers. We will get live updates.

http://www.tfaw.com/Search?_results_use_stopwords=true&quick_sstring=jericho&_results_sstype_search=

Issue #4: July 7th
Issue #5: July 28th
Issue #6 and Trade Paperback: August 25th

Operation Comic Book: From Beebull
Rangers you MUST reorder your Comics from your store if that's where you get them, your Comic order has probably been canceled due to the long delay, lets keep them Sold Out. Note: You do not have to reorder from the on-line DDP store.

Keep the Faith something good might just happen.

Redsox1986
Devil's Due Bestseller List - Jericho is still #1!

01. Jericho Season 3 - Civil War #3 (of 6) cvr B
02. Barack the Barbarian #2
03. GI Joe: Americas Elite #33 Sketch
04. Barack the Barbarian #1 Comic-Con Excl cover
05. Jericho Season 3 - Civil War #1 (of 6) cvr A
06. Barack the Barbarian #3
07. GI Joe: America's Elite TPB Vol. 5 World War III Omnibus
08. Barack the Barbarian #4
09. Barack the Barbarian: The Fall of Red Sarah!
10. GI Joe: Americas Elite #34 NYCC

Where to buy the Jericho Comic

Devil's Due Webstore:
https://store.devilsdue.net/index.php?manufacturers_id=1040&osCsid=72a80ddd53c3b09fd8f42ad8f72da9a2

iTunes Jericho Application (for iphone/ipad):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jericho-season-3-1/id363863295?mt

comiXology Desktop Reader:
http://comics.comixology.com/#/devils_due
This is in beta, the log in feature and the payment feature are still being worked on. If you go to the comiXology home page you can create an account.

Your Local Comic Shop:
http://www.comicshoplocator.com/
If they don't have it on display, ask them to order it for you.

Tentative release date of issue #4, per tfaw.com is July 7th.

Epix

Epix has said they are interested in bringing Jericho back, so we need to let Epix know how many Jericho fans want the show back!

Epix (pronounced "epics") is a new cable TV network that is operated by Studio 3 Partners, a joint venture between Viacom (specifically its subdivision Paramount Pictures), MGM, and Lionsgate. Epix will carry films from Paramount, MGM, Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, and Samuel Goldwyn; as well as original programing.

Contact Epix via:
Mail: Mr. Mark Greenberg
President and CEO
Epix, a Viacom Company
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Email: superfan@epixhd.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/EpixHD
Twitter: http://twitter.com/EpixHD

Epix has been added to the channel line-up of these carriers:

• Verizon FIOS
• Cox Cable
• Mediacom
• Charter
• Dish- is adding a second Epix channel

Weekly On-Line 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. Tonight we will watch The Pilot with commentary from Jon Turteltaub and Carol Barbee. In-Person Ranger Activities and Events Western State Jericho Fan Tables ComicCon, July 21-25, San Diego, CA - Sold Out http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ If you are attending Comic Con and wish to help with the Jericho Fan Table, please contact Gwen: gwen@az-technology.com If you are interested in attending and you have NOT gotten a ticket, then after June 21st Comic Con holds an auction for the tickets that have been turned in for refunds. Here is the auction link: http://myworld.ebay.com/sdcomic-con/ List of TV Shows having panels at Comic Con (initial list): http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/06/comic-con-shows-list-.html The Comic Con schedule should be finalized by July 7th 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. October 16-18 Ranger Rendezvous 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 coming soon. Outside Jericho Jericho Birthdays by Mud62 Ned Schmidtke, Reverand Frank Young 6/19 Steve Martin, Construction & Production Medic 6/22 Kitty's News Corner and TV Reminders Emily Rose (Trish Merrick) "Haven" premieres in Canada on July 12 on Showcase http://www.channelcanada.com/Article4693.html Emily Rose (Trish Merrick) "Haven" makes one TV blogger's Top Ten Most See TV http://community.livejournal.com/spoiler_alert/350430.html Emily Rose (Trish Merrick) Article about "Haven": http://southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/061510/arts/index008.php Erik Knudsen (Dale Turner) "Youth in Revolt" DVD review http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/news/11014/dvd-review-youth-in-revolt-showcases-michael-cera-s-versatility DB Sweeney (John Goetz) is in new movie short "False Creek Stories" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1662502/ Timothy Omundson (Phil Constantino) in "25 Hill" looking for extras among residents of Green Ohio for shooting in July: http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/96613484.html Teaser for Shoshannah Stern (Bonnie Richmond) "Hamill" out this year... http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/6/17/1523535/hamill-teaser-trailer Battlestar actor joins Shiloh Fernandez (Sean Henthorn) movie "Red Riding Hood" http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=28138 Shiloh Fernandez (Sean Henthorn) gets a good review of his acting in "Skateland" http://blogs.woodtv.com/2010/06/13/review-skateland-is-refreshingly-honest-with-solid-performances/ Nice review of "A --Team" starring Gerald McRaney (Johnston Green) http://www.santamariatimes.com/entertainment/movies/article_aab9abc6-7a9b-11df-b76c-001cc4c002e0.html TV Reminders: Saturday Carol Barbee (Executive Producer) "Three Rivers" *June 19 Sprague Grayden (Heather Linsinski)* Sunday Lennie James (Robert Hawkins) "Hung" (HBO) starts June 27 Thursday: Pamela Reed (Gail Green) "Parks and Recreation" (NBC) repeat