Actually, Attila is a nice lady named Joann. I had a Dresden interview a while back but felt we needed to be updated so Joann kindly agreed. I must say these Dresden fans are passionate, friendly people and I thank them for sharing with us.
1. How is your petition going?
Well, the petition is doing great --- it’s only been out of the Top 10 Most Active Petitions list twice in the two months-plus it’s been operating and as of Oct 6, it has 5,530 signatures, from a wide variety of countries, and was at 7th on the Most Active list!
2. What kind of grassroots efforts are going on now?
Of course many people are continuing to write letters and send emails --- both the dresdencity.org and Sci-Fi Channel forums have threads with contact information for such. And the podcast SliceOfSciFi has started a ‘Save Harry’ campaign that involves sending drumsticks to Bonnie Hammer, who is in charge of the SciFi network ; the link is http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2007/09/14/bring-back-the-dresden-files-drum-stick-campaign/
3. How do you like Hey Nielsen? How are the Dresden Files doing there?
As of Oct 6,’The Dresden Files’ is at #5 on HeyNielsen! And I think it’s great that there is now a way for boxless people to have their opinions and viewing preferences counted!
4. Do you have any videos on YouTube?
There are quite a few Dresden-inspired videos on YouTube, and I believe a ‘Save The Dresden Files’ one is currently in the works --- or may already be out!
5. Has Dresden made the press lately? Where?
An article in The Mobile press-register, just a week or so ago. The full text can be found on dresdencity.org, under the ‘Campaign efforts’ forum.
6. Has the DVD raffle ended or not? Will there be more raffles?
Yes, the raffle is over, and the prizes mailed! I believe another promotion is being planned, but don’t know what form it will take.
7. Any news from the cast, crew, producers?
No official word from anyone, no. But Paul Blackthorne has, in interviews, stated his willingness to resume the role of Harry Dresden if offered it again …. And most of the other cast members have mentioned a similar willingness to return.
8. What's next for the campaign?
Well, as I said, I know there are more promotional efforts in the works … And one of the important things is to keep our efforts up --- we can’t let the SciFi Channell, NBC, Lionsgate, or anyone think we’re going to forget ‘The Dresden Files’! After all, a fan campaign finally succeeded in resurrecting ‘Forever Knight’, after slightly more than a year off-air, I believe --- - we’ve got to prove we, and ‘The Dresden Files’, have staying power!
9. Where can people go to get involved?
Go to http://dresdencity.org! Or Google ‘blue whale pub’ -- that’s the hosting site ; or Jim Butcher’s website -- he’s the author who created the book series on which the TV series is based --- has a forum devoted to the TV series that has ‘Save Harry’ threads ….
19. Anything else you'd like people to know? Links?
Rose is a Jericho fan who is currently working on saving the Dresden Files. Please help her out if you can.
1. I hear you're a Jericho fan. If so, what do you like about it?
I was initially drawn to the show because its set in Kansas, where I live, and because it dealt with the aftermath of a nuclear explosion. How would people deal with that and what happens to society afterwards? I was hooked from the very first show because of the story, the strong cast, and the suspense of what happens next. It was one of the shows I DVRd but watched live anyhow. I was really disappointed when I heard CBS announce the cancellation of Jericho and like I did when Showtime cancelled Dead Like Me I signed petitions to renew the show. And both shows are coming back!
2. Can you tell us a little bit about the Dresden Files and why we might enjoy it?
The Dresden Files is about a modern day wizard from Chicago who uses his talents to help people with supernatural problems. Harry Dresden is assisted by his snarky roommate Bob, a ghost who is cursed to live in his skull. He earns extra cash by assisting the Chicago police departments special unit solve crimes. What's great about this show is the great mix of characters which may include a newly turned werewolf, a vampire, or a hellion and the cast, superbly let by Paul Blackthorne and Terrence Mann as Dresden and Bob, respectively.
3. The Dresden Files was canceled so what is your renewal campaign about?
Basically, we are trying to get TPTB at SciFi to renew the show or to urge Lionsgate to shop the show to another network. We think SciFi prematurely cancelled the show when it was pulling ratings nearly as high as Battlestar Galactica (a flagship show). We have been promoting the show in part to get DVD sales for TDF up to prove that the show has a big following and worth thier time and investment.
4. Are Dresden fans going to DragonCon?
Yes. There will be a table set up at DragonCon to promote the renewal campaign and raffle. I imagine there will be quite a few TDF book and TV fans there.
5. Can you tell me about the contest you're having to win the DVD?
The raffle is a fundraiser to raise money to buy DVDs to bolster already high sales figures and convince Lionsgate the show is worth a second season (provided they can take the show to another network) or to convince SciFi the audience is out there and they need to give the show a chance to build on that. Part of the money raised will buy advertising urging TPTB to renew this quality and very entertaining show. The contest runs until Sept. 8th.
6. What's next for the campaign?
Besides raising money via the 'Renew Harry' $1.00 donation site, which will continue, the letter writing campaign will continue to TPTB at SciFi and Lionsgate as well as newspapers, blogs, and show sponsors. Addtionally, fans are being urged to get a buzz going by mentioning the renewal campaign every chance they get whether on a forum, responding to any articles about the show, or other SciFi shows, or articles about the actors or what have you. Some of us are continue to contact the media to get our story out about the renewal campaign. We will continue our efforts for as long as it takes to get the message out that The Dresden Files is a jewel which deserves another season.
7. Anything else you'd like to add?
I would like to congratulate you and everyone involved in getting another season for Jericho and will definitely be watching the show when it returns. It is an inspiration to us to see that fans can make a difference and convince TPTB that it is worth their time and effort to keep a quality show like Jericho on their schedule and allow fans a chance to help the network to build an audience for a show so that there will be no question of keeping the show around for a third season and longer. I hope our campaign for The Dresden Files will have a similar result and I encourage anyone who hasn't seen this wonderful show to check it out via the DVDs and then sign the online petition.
Thanks for giving us a chance to promote our campaign to keep this terrific show going!
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