Thank you for standing by me!

I do not have the words to express how much your kindness and concern mean to me... how much YOU mean to me. Your messages are so sweet. My uncle's services were yesterday. I must admit we were a bit paranoid about answering the phone when we made it home afterward. These last few days are such a blur. I appreciate you standing by me through this ordeal! You are the best!

Thank you from my entire family.... and myself, of course :)

Sci-Fi Channel airing Alex O'Loughlin's film Man-Thing

Programming note ~ Sci Fi channel is airing Alex O'Loughlin's movie Man-Thing on Sunday, June 22nd. In my next batch of postcards and emails, I'm planning to thank them for showing one of his films. Then, encourage them to keep us tuned into their network by picking up Moonlight & Mick St John!

Man-Thing
Sci Fi Network
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
10:00 am Central Time
11:00 am Eastern Time

Sci-Fi Channel
21st Floor
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
feedback@scifi.com

Senior VP of Programming
Tom Vitale

President
David Howe

Photograph ~ Sheriff Kyle Williams ( Matthew Le Nevez ) and Deputy Eric Fraser ( Alex O'Loughlin ) in Man-Thing

Click on the image above for a bigger version of the picture.

TV.com article about our DirecTV campaign to Save Moonlight

Enterprising Moonlight fans are getting the word out to various media outlets about our efforts to save our show! Tim Surette ( from TV.com ) has written an article regarding the DirecTV campaign.

Rumor: DirecTV looking at adopting Moonlight
By Tim Surette

Could the vampire drama be saved by the same people who saved Friday Night Lights?

There are hardcore fans, and there are hardcore fans. The guy with the Dwight Schrute bobblehead doll on his desk? He's kind of hardcore. Moonlight fans? They're really hardcore.

Moonlight fans are attempting to pull a Jericho with the recently canceled vampire drama, making it undead. They've put the line out there in attempts to hook a new network or television provider for Moonlight, and it looks like they may have at least a nibble.

According to Moonlight fan site Moonlight Line, which is attempting to resurrect the show, DirecTV has inquired about possibly picking up the program. Though DirecTV may seem like an odd choice--basic-cablers such as Sci Fi Channel seemed possible destinations--the satellite service has already acted as life preserver for another well-loved drama treading water.

In April, it was officially announced that DirecTV had reached a deal with NBC to keep Friday Night Lights on the air. The unique arrangement would see DirecTV have first-airing rights, with NBC rebroadcasting the show four months later.

It's unclear what DirecTV has plotted for Moonlight, but the company is apparently interested in at least considering something. According to one of the board's higher-ups, DirecTV asked the site to post a poll asking what members thought of DirecTV sponsoring the show. The poll is up with the following three answers: "No problem, I already have DirecTV," "I'll switch to DirecTV in a hot second," and "Not switching."

The results of the simple market research would then be looked over by DirecTV who would determine if any of this makes financial sense. As of press time, 21 percent said they already have DirecTV, 71 percent said they would switch, and seven percent said they wouldn't switch.

This is great news for Moonlight fans, but probably best to hold off on hosting a bloodsucking party until something official comes out.

http://www.tv.com/story/11415.html?tag=gumballs;ing;1

DirecTv poll ~ Would you become a subscriber?

Several thoughtful fans passed on this information to me. Thank you! You have been wonderful about making it easier for me to keep up to date during these horrible days when I have limited time online.

You are doing a fantastic job of contacting not only the networks, but also flooding DirecTv with mail asking them to step up to financially sponsor a second season of Moonlight :) Now, Leeser ( from Moonlightline ) has posted a poll at their request. She has said that they will be monitoring the numbers. Apparently, they want to get an idea of fan willingness to subscribe to their service ~ if they arrange a deal with Moonlight similar to what they did for Friday Night Lights.

Note : If you would like to vote, you must become a member of the forum first.

If DirecTV does indeed decide to help sponsor the show, would you switch toDirecTV as your service provider, do you already HAVE DirecTV, or will youNOT switch at all?

No problem. I already have DirecTV!
I'll switch to DirecTV in a hot second!
Not switching.

Follow this link if you would like to participate in the voting.....
http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9676

Chicago Moonlight fan rally ~ Saturday, June 21st

The rally fun is not over! All Mooonlight fans near Chicago, Illinois will be gathering together this Saturday. Here are the details............

"Fated to Picnic"
Fullerton Beach
Lake Shore Drive/US Highway 41 @ Fullerton Parkway
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Chicago, IL

Contact Nikki # ( 312 ) 823-4720
http://moonlightarmy.com/core/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=714

Video ~ "Aussies love Moonlight" fan promo

The talented Kelcouch has created a fan promo video to motivate people to organize Moonlight rallies in Australia. Spoiler Warning ~ For our international fans who may not have seen the entire season yet, her clip includes scenes from Sonata ( episode #1x16 ). I'll let her tell you in her own words........

We're urging all AUSSIES to come and join us at our website: http://aussieslovemoonlight.yuku.com

C'mon Aussies Moonlight needs your help! Come join the fun! We won't bite... much!

International fans are also welcome to come say hi, give us your support and see what we're up to!

Song: Funk Soul Brother Artist: Fatboy Slim

C'MON AUSSIES, C'MON C'MON!!

Hope to see you there!

Aussie fans trying to organize rallies for Moonlight

The wonderful Aussie fans are trying to organize Moonlight rallies in the capital cities. If they get enough people involved, the Australian Red Cross may be interested in setting up at each rally. Also, they want to do a fan video. For those who want to join in the Save Moonlight efforts, drop by the website they have created ~ http://aussieslovemoonlight.yuku.com/

You are so amazing & caring!

Thank you all for the concerned cards, emails and comments. Your sympathy has touched not only myself, but everyone in our family. I can not thank you enough!

I'm afraid I have more sad news to share with you.........

Leeser & Poof, from Moonlightline, have had a death in their family also. Lisa's step-father passed away. I know you will join me in sending thoughts & prayers their way.

After these emotionally exhausting days and the long physically exhausting trip for the funeral, we finally arrived home. Everyone was sprawled about the living room trying to regroup... and telling stories. We had not been home for an hour when I received a call from my sister. Another death in our family. Our Uncle passed away. He was a funny and very family oriented man. He will be dearly missed!

Video of the Moonlight fan rally in Dallas, TX

Thanks to the wonderful Wondergirl (couldn't resist a little pun), we have a video from the Moonlight fan rally in Dallas, Texas!

Moonlight fan rallies around the country today!

The funeral is today. I can't sleep :( I decided to make use of this time to remind you of the amazing rallies Moonlight fans will be hosting for us... and to say ~ Thank you & good luck to our rally-ers!

Moonlight fans will rally today in the following locations :

New York City demonstration & picnic

Central Park ~ Heckscher Playground
Picnic Area CP-01
near Columbus Circle @ West 59th St & 8th Ave
Saturday, June 14, 2008
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
NYC, NY
leeser@moonlightline.com
savemoonlight@yahoo.com

Los Angeles area/Southern California gathering

Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
LA, CA
Contact Rueben ruebenpreymate@gmail.com and Leeser leeser@moonlightline.com

Tulsa, Oklahoma area rally

LaFortune Park ~ Picnic Area
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tulsa, OK
Contact bravogabbo@yahoo.com

Orlando, Tampa, Central Florida Moonlight fan rally

Saturday June 14, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Meet at 1pm ~ location to be determined)
Where: Downtown Orlando at 400 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL

There is a Free concert that day starting at 4pm with Spin Doctors and Eddie Money sponsored by WMMO. The amount of people and possible coverage/exposure would be really good.

Contact Melissa mel9116@gmail.com


Dallas Demonstration ~ Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas & New Mexico

Be ready to donate blood! The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at this location.

Saturday June 14, 2008
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Thanksgiving Square
1650 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, TX
Photos of location ~ http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/texas/dallas/thanksgiving/johnson.html
Contact Christy wondergirl9847@hotmail.com

Portland, Oregon area Save Moonlight event
Unite for Sight ~ Eye/sunglasses and cases will be collected for charity at this location!

Fingerfood Potluck
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mt. Scott Park - Section 'C'
SE 72nd & SE Harold
Portland, OR

All ideas and help welcome.
Contact: M.Spinnerr@hotmail.com

Pennsylvania gathering

"Moonlight by Daylight......an affair of the Heart"
Schenley Park
June 14th, 2008
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Arabella mamalion27@aol.com and Sokorra Sokorra@gmail.com

South Carolina Moonlight fan meeting
Bring paper, pens & postage. Wear a Moonlight t-shirt

Westgate Mall ~ Food Court
June 14th, 2008
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Spartanburg, SC

Contact savemoonlight.upstate.sc@gmail.com



San Francisco, California area get together

Ceasar Chavez Park at Berkeley Marina
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bay Area ~ San Francisco, CA
Contact Elia elia22@yahoo.com

"Save Jericho" tv commercial produced by fans

Check out this marvelous video! In the last three weeks, hard working Jericho fans have donated money to produce a new "save our show" television commercial.... Wow! The promo spot is to be aired in the Los Angeles area. According to savejerichoagain.com, it will be shown on tv over 200 times in 10 days, beginning in the third week of June. You will be able to watch the ad during Deadliest Catch (Discovery Channel), Ghost Hunters (SciFi Network) and various programs on the History Channel.

One creative fan, who uses the name "RubberPoultry," took on the production duties. Narration is provided by Brad Beyer. He plays Stanley Richmond on the show. Jericho's production sound mixer, Phil Palmer, stepped up to record the voiceover for the commercial.

I want to say congratulations to the Jericho Rangers! Your campaign dedication is inspiring to say the least :)

http://www.savejerichoagain.com/

Thanks to Mediaguy1441 posting the clip on YouTube, those of us not in LA get to enjoy it as well. Here is the info he included.......

So far, Jericho fans have a perfect record for saving Jericho. We're down, but not out. Fans raised $6600 to create this spot, and approached me to write and produce it. Brad Beyer, (a series regular) provided the voice over.

This is the culmination of all of our efforts. May we Save Jericho Again!

Sophia Myles nominated for SyFy Genre award

Our Sophia Myles has been nominated in the Best Actress/Television category of the SyFy Genre awards for her work as Beth Turner..... of course :) *cheer* The awards are given by the SyFy Portal website.

Unfortunately, she is the only nominee from Moonlight. While I'm happy for Sophia, I'm shocked that no other members of our cast were considered worthy.

Jason Dohring does an incredible job with the role of Josef. His line reads are always spot on! He makes us laugh, and yet can easily bring us to tears.

Shannyn Sossamon is also wonderful as Coraline. She took on the task of playing the "villain" with grace, and made her a nuanced character that many of us loved & others loved to hate. ha!

The complete surprise to me is no nomination for Alex O'Loughlin. How can you watch Alex as Mick St John and not see what an amazing actor he is?!?!? Obviously, he's the most talked about and impressive break out star of the season. I just don't understand him being left out.

For that matter, Moonlight itself more than deserved to be selected to compete in the Best Series/Television category! Our cast, writers & crew created a show that mesmerized millions of addicted fans despite being a freshman series in a Writer's Strike ravaged season and so on.

I'll stop ranting for the moment.........

Back to Sophia's nomination ~ The voting begins on June 25th, 2008. You will be allowed to vote for her once daily until July 25th, 2008. SyFy Portal will announce the winners as part of their 10th anniversary festivities in August. So, get ready to vote your fingers off for Sophia & spread the word!

You can check out a list of all nominees in every category by using this link :
http://www.syfyportal.com/community/index.php?topic=10670.0

Pittsburgh Moonlight fan rally ~ Saturday, June 14th

I have a little time before our family dinner. Sooooo.... I'll do a post for my Moonlight family :)

Another Moonlight fan rally is making news! This time, it is the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania gathering.

Details ~

"Moonlight by Daylight......an affair of the Heart"
Schenley Park
June 14th, 2008
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Arabella mamalion27@aol.com and Sokorra Sokorra@gmail.com

Tuned In Journal: 'Moonlight' fans gather ... in daylight!
By Rob Owen, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Local fans of the canceled CBS vampire drama "Moonlight" plan to have a picnic. In the daylight.

Fans will gather outside the Schenley Park visitor center, 12-4 p.m., Saturday.

"Come help us support 'Moonlight,'" says a release put out by local fan Dorothy Jadlowiec and her granddaughter. "There will be donuts, cold drinks and lots of people who love a certain, sexy vampire, his lovely lady and his snarky but lovable friend!"

But why in daylight? And why at Schenley Park and not in front of KDKA where they'd get a lot of attention since the Three Rivers Arts Festival has set up shop in front of the station's Gateway Center HQ?

Jaclowiec, who is 80 and lives in California, Pa., said fans chatting online made plans to meet in parks across the country (Central Park in New York and Griffith Park in Los Angeles).

"We didn't want to be that obvious," she said of the notion of rallying in front of KDKA. Besides, the campaign to get the show renewed has moved away from CBS. Now fans are encouraging Sci Fi Channel and DirecTV to give the show a shot.

"We're getting four or five people from the area and people are bringing people," she said. "We're getting a contingent from Ohio because they didn't get their act together."

Jadlowiec said she's one of the show's older fans; most top out in their 50s or 60s.

"My grandkids have been in awe since I got pages on Facebook and MySpace," she said. "My kids call it, 'What is Grandma up to now?'"

And how did she become a local "Moonlight" leader?

"I opened my big mouth," she said.

Jadlowiec, who goes by the name Arabella online (she also writes an Internet magazine devoted to classic films), said fans will not be wearing fangs at their rally Saturday.

"But we will be wearing shirts" devoted to "Moonlight," she said. "I got my 5-year-old great-granddaughter a shirt that says, 'It's Friday night, do you know where your vampire is?'"

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08164/888803-237.stm

Photo Caption ~ Mick (right: Alex O'Loughlin) enjoys a picnic on the beach with Beth (left: Sophia Myles) on a "Moonlight" episode. Fans of the canceled series will do the same Saturday.

MickBeth on Entertainment Weekly's list of TV Castmates with Perfect Chemistry

We know that a list of television characters/cast with obvious chemistry would not be complete without Mick St John & Beth Turner! Thanks to your comments & support on the EW website, MickBeth has taken their rightful place on the reader selected list of "Castmates with Perfect Chemistry."

Entertainment Weekly
You Picked 'Em: 28 TV Castmates With Perfect Chemistry

We asked PopWatchers to tell us which television characters just seem to click, and we got more than 6,500 responses. Here are 28 of your favorite castmates who have an X factor when they share a scene

Mick [Alex O'Loughlin] and Beth [Sophia Myles] on Moonlight — the smoldering looks, the sexual tension. He's her guardian angel. They've been in love from the moment they met. Sophia and Alex cause sparks together. In the words of Mick, she is Beth, his Beth. —M

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20205733_9,00.html

Photo ~ Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ) and Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) visiting Coraline ( Shannyn Sossamon ) at the hospital in Moonlight's Sleeping Beauty episode ( #1x10 ).

San Francisco Moonlight fan rally ~ Saturday, June 14th

Can't turn my brain off. I thought I would spend a little time with Moonlight and you :)

Plus..... there is great positive news to pass on. As you know, there are Moonlight fan rallies planned all over the country this Saturday. The San Francisco Bay gathering is already receiving wonderful press attention from InsideBayArea.com.

“Moonlight” Fans Refuse To Give Up
By Chuck Barney

You’ve gotta love those “Moonlight” fans. They refuse to take “you’re canceled” for an answer.

After the vampire drama was axed in May by CBS, the loyalists bore their fangs and rallied together in hopes of bringing the show back from the dead, a la “Jericho” last summer. They’ve put out ads. They’ve had blood drives. Now they’re having a series of picnics, including one right here in the East Bay.

The event is set for Saturday at the Berkeley Marina in Caesar Chavez Park and it will run from noon to 3 p.m. Lynne T., one of the organizers, says everyone is welcome to attend and admission is free. They’re also promising free food and entertainment.

In addition to the event in Berkeley, there are picnic rallies scheduled this weekend in New York’s Central Park, downtown Orlando, Portland, Dallas, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.

The picnics are all part of a grssroots campaign targeting the Sci-Fi Network to pick up the show and DirecTV to underwrite production costs. For more info on the campaign, click here.

http://www.ibabuzz.com/tvfreak/2008/06/11/moonlight-fans-refuse-to-give-up/

Here are the details again for the San Francisco, California area get together ~

Ceasar Chavez Park at Berkeley Marina
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
San Francisco, CA
Contact Elia elia22@yahoo.com

Posting on the blog for the next few days

Hi everyone ~

Just want you to know that I may not be able to post as often as usual in the next few days. Unfortunately, we've had a death in the family. An amazing woman has left this world!

During these months of doing the blog & bonding over our mutual addiction to Moonlight, I've come to know what thoughtful people you are so I'm sure you will understand.

XO ~
Kandye

Public Appearance ~ Jason Dohring at UK convention

Jason Dohring will be making a public appearance in the UK next weekend. Here are a few details.....

Breakout Beyond Convention
Showcasing Veronica Mars & Prison Break TV Programs
3 days ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~ June 13th to 15th, 2008
Thistle Hotel
Heathrow, London, England

http://www.starfury.co.uk/

You can order tickets by calling # 07930 319 119
(Mon-Fri 10am-5pm ONLY please)

Donate to American Red Cross in honor of Moonlight

I want to say thank you, again, to all of you who donated blood &/or money to the Red Cross :) Keep in mind there will be a bloodmobile available at the Dallas fan rally.

For those who want to make $$$ donations, you can use this link..... http://tinyurl.com/4yenmk Remember to specify that you are doing so in honor of "Save Moonlight."

Ratings for Ghost Whisperer airing in Moonlight's time period

Last Friday, CBS rebroadcast an episode of Ghost Whisperer in Moonlight's former time slot. It came in second place for viewers & the 18-49 demo share.

CBS ratings for Friday, June 6th, 2008

GW repeat in its regular spot at 7:00pm cst/8:00pm est ~ 5.41 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo 1.2/5 (2nd)

GW rerun in Moonlight's time period at 8:00pm cst/9:00pm est ~ 5.73 million viewers (2nd), 18 to 49 demo 1.4/5 (2nd)

Dateline (NBC) won our spot with 6.59 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo 1.7/6 (1st)

Finishing the night on CBS, a Numb3rs repeat at 9:00pm cst/10:00pm est ~ 6.72 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo 1.7/6 (2nd)

Poll ~ What was the most heart wrenching cancellation of the season?

Rachel Thomas reports on TV dramas for About.com. She has created a poll to ask "What was the most heart wrenching cancellation of the season?" Of course, Moonlight is included. Our show's treatment is the definition of heart wrenching!

You can also leave your comments on the page.

http://tvdramas.about.com/b/2008/06/04/what-was-the-most-heart-wrenching-cancellation-of-the-season.htm

Photo ~ Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) and Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ) in Moonlight's pilot episode ~ No Such Thing as Vampires (#1x01)

Video ~ Save Moonlight by the fantastic Czech fans!

"Save Moonlight" video from the fantastic Czech fans!

If this video doesn't get you riled up for Moonlight, nothing will. Foxy has made this incredible clip of herself and fellow fans from the Czech Republic. We know that there are Moonlight fans around the world, and now have video proof :) As she says, our show has created a great family! It has inspired us to help others and form this wonderful community.

"Dozens of countries.... Dozens of languages.... But we all speak the language of Moonlight"

Music ~ Attack by Hans Zimmer

Banners for Save Moonlight rally in Dallas

The lovely Wondergirl created these great banners to spread the news about the Save Moonlight rally in Dallas. New info ~ the American Red Cross will be at the gathering for those who want to donate blood in honor of our show.

Saturday June 14, 2008

Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Thanksgiving Square ~ Downtown Dallas

1650 Pacific Avenue

Dallas, TX

Photos of location ~ http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/texas/dallas/thanksgiving/johnson.html

Contact Christy wondergirl9847@hotmail.com

Oregon Moonlight fans planning rally for June 14th

West Coast! Moonlight fans in Oregon are planning a gathering for next Saturday.

Portland, Oregon area Moonlight fan rally event

Fingerfood Potluck
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mt. Scott Park - Section 'C'
SE 72nd & SE Harold
Portland, OR

All ideas and help welcome.
Contact: M.Spinnerr@hotmail.com

Moonlight fans win TV Squad award as Nuttiest Fans

We are not surprised by this win, are we? :)

By the way.... TV Squad included a video of Mick & Josef drinking from his freshie (which is a scene from Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata episode #1x16) with the article. I did not post it here beause it is a CBS hosted clip. After CBS canceled our show, I decided not to put any more of their videos on the blog.

The Nuttiest Fans Award: Winner
by Annie Wu

Ladies and gentlemen and vampires, the winner of the TV Squad Nuttiest Fans Award 2008 is... Moonlight!

Punches were thrown, names were called, hearts were broken, but the TV Squad team has made its decision. Not only did Moonlight win the Readers Choice, but we decided that the fans of the show are the most scarily hardcore out of the five nominees.

This was a tough decision, with both the fans of Jericho and members of the Colbert Nation putting up a fair fight. All three groups have done considerable work for charity and have made their dedication well-known through various bizarre acts of fan-love. However, the overwhelming excitement for Moonlight has been compared to the likes of the the Beatlemania era. For a show that has lasted only one season, that's pretty darn impressive.

I experienced some of this manic fanaticism first-hand. As I have mentioned before, I attended the Moonlight panel at this year's New York Comic-Con. I spent the majority of the session in the secluded balcony seating, as I was genuinely a little freaked out by the shrieking horde below. Luckily, I had made it up there before the stars of the show, Alex O'Loughlin and Jason Dohring, appeared onstage. My eardrums would have burst otherwise, I swear. However, even that couldn't compare to the intensity of the crowd's reactions during the clips from the show itself. Words cannot describe the shrill, absolute glee that filled the room, especially when Shannyn Sossamon got a chair leg through the chest.

Fans have also teamed up with Red Cross in organizing dozens of blood drives across the country. Over 3,000 fans promised to donate a pint each in an effort to show their support for a possible Season Two. Even show star O'Loughlin joined in, serving as the official spokesman for the effort, as the drive followed him through various promotional appearances.

What is it about vampire-themed things that make fans extra nutty? Anne Rice's work has had incredible followings, the mediocre Twilight series has an unusually large fanbase and Sesame Street's Count has groupies lined up 'round the block. I guess ladies can't resist broody, pale men and their sharpened canines.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/06/the-nuttiest-fans-award-winner-video/

Detroit Moonlight rally in the news

The Detroit area Moonlight fans rally is getting some media attention! YEA! Mekeisha Madden Toby has written the following blurb about the gathering for The Detriot News. Remember, the picnic & rally takes place tomorrow :)

Metro Detroiters obviously feel an affinity for Alex O'Loughlin and "Moonlight," too. Local fans of the show will be holding a petitioners' picnic and rally to urge CBS to rethink its decision to kill the series. The local effort is one of several happening all over the country this weekend. The "Moonlight" picnic and rally will take place 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at the Southfield Civic Center Park, 26533 Evergreen Road, Southfield. For more information, e-mail Bob Eccles at rceccles@hotmail.com.

http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/OPINION03/806060406

mmadden@detnews.com

Dallas and Orlando rally info

UPDATE ~ new location for Dallas rally!

More rally info for you :) This time Moonlight fan gatherings in Dallas and Orlando......

Dallas Demonstration ~ Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas & New Mexico

Saturday June 14, 2008
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Thanksgiving Square
1650 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, TX
Photos of location ~ http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/texas/dallas/thanksgiving/johnson.html

Contact Christy wondergirl9847@hotmail.com

Orlando, Florida Rally

Saturday June 14, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Meet at 1pm ~ location to be determined)
Where: Downtown Orlando at 400 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL

There is a Free concert that day starting at 4pm with Spin Doctors and Eddie Money sponsored by WMMO. The amount of people and possible coverage/exposure would be really good.

This is the core of our rally, so now we need numbers people. We need at least 12 or more there to make a real impact. Get in touch with Mel or myself, let us know you can and will be there. Now we need to get posters, handouts and such together for this. So, we need all your help.

Contact Melissa mel9116@gmail.com

Details : http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewtopic.php?f=440&t=8790

Moonlight rallies nationwide

Moonlight fans are ready to rally! The hope is to congregate nationwide. Keeping our show in the news, reaching out to offline fans, gathering together for support & to share ideas :) I've heard rumors that international folks are talking about hosting rallies too.

Any other Okies out there? Let's bounce ideas off each other. Drop me an email or message on the forum ~ http://www.runboard.com/bmoonlightfanforum

Here is the info for the confirmed locations thus far.........

Michigan, Ohio & Indiana area rally & picnic

This is an invitation to anyone in the Detroit or Northwest Ohio area to join me for a picnic & rally in support of "Moonlight". This will be one of a series of rallies being held across the country over the next couple of weeks to raise awareness of our fight to find "Moonlight" a new home. If you can make it, please e-mail me to let me know, and feel free to ask any questions you may have: barnabasds@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!
What: Detroit area "Moonlight" picnic & rally
When: Saturday, June 7, 10am-2pm
Where: Southfield Civic Center Park

New York City demonstration & picnic

Central Park ~ Heckscher Playground
Picnic Area CP-01
near Columbus Circle @ West 59th St & 8th Ave
Saturday, June 14, 2008
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
NYC, NY
leeser@moonlightline.com
savemoonlight@yahoo.com

Please, let me know the details if you plan to set up a rally in your area. You can also look for others at http://moonlightarmy.com/core/viewforum.php?f=66 or http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewtopic.php?f=440&t=8705

Alex O'Loughlin & Jason Dohring on TV Guide's list of fit stars

You may remember voting & commenting in TV Guide's Healthiest Stars poll a few months ago. Well..... they have repackaged the list. A few people have been added, and they changed the name to Fit Stars. The important thing is our boys, Alex & Jason, are still on the list :)

TV's Most Fit Stars
Check these celebs that know how to stay in shape


Alex O'Loughlin, Moonlight
This vampire has bewitched the hearts of women all over the country, and no wonder... with his long hair, toned tummy and tendancy to walk around with an open shirt.


Jason Dohring, Moonlight
Vampires are mythologically driven by lust and desire. While Moonlight kept plenty of lust, it used this Veronica Mars hottie to do away with the frail and pasty bloodsucker stereotype of the past.

http://www.tvguide.com/PhotoGallery/TV_s_Most_Fit_Stars_1068/14.aspx

East Coast Moonlight Convention and Blood Drive

UPDATE ~ new location!

Finally, some Moonlight fun outside of California :) The lovely Gretchen is planning a convention and blood drive to be held on the East coast this time... in beautiful North Carolina to be exact. It is scheduled for September so you have plenty of time to make your plans to be there. Live entertainment, fanfic & video contests are just a few of the activities.

This will kick off the September blood drive event.

Here are a few details........

East Coast Moonlight Convention and Blood Drive
Saturday & Sunday ~ September 6th & 7th, 2008
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Charlotte, NC

You can reach Gretchen at Woodywillows@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/eastcoastmoonlightcon

Fan Video ~ New Save Moonlight promo from the talented Italian fans

Oooooooooo my..... The Italian fans are at it again! They have created another incredible Moonlight fan video promo. "Save Moonlight - Get a second season" I have chills, especially due to that final shimmering image of dangerous looking Mick St John ( taken from footage Alex O'Loughlin's specifically filmed for the first Moonlight UK Living TV commercial ).

This clip is being added to the ones I use to encourage others to help save our Vampire. If you saw this passionate video, wouldn't you want to join the campaign? We need to get everyone we can involved in the fight to save Moonlight! We must continue to reach out to fans in real life also.

"They tried to kill him, and they failed. Mick is in trouble, but this time Beth is not enough. Join other Moonlighters all around the world. Get a second season.... right here... right now! www.moonlight-united.com Still undead!"

About.com ~ Moonlight Fans Look to Sci Fi

Mark Wilson has written a new article for About.com reporting Moonlight fans continuing the campaign to save our show! It is great to see our show still in the news. That is very important. We want entertainment/media outlets to keep talking about Moonlight and our campaign. Thank you for contacting magazines, reporters, etc. Keep it up :)

About.com :
Mark's Sci-Fi / Fantasy Blog
by Mark Wilson

Moonlight Fans Look to Sci Fi

Die-hard fans of CBS's canceled vampire detective drama, Moonlight, are turning their attention to the Sci Fi Channel, which may be considering the possibility of thinking about maybe picking up the show. Or not.

Pondering the future of canceled but popular shows is like reading invisible tea leaves, because discussions are always tentative and firm commitments rarely materialize. What we do know is that Harry Werksman, who is one of the show's writers and executive producers (and a veteran of Farscape and Earth: Final Conflict, among others), told Moonlight fans recently that "talks" are under way for season 2, and that if the show were picked up by Sci Fi its hero, Mick St. John (Alex O'Loughlin), would likely be transplanted to New York City, where Sci Fi is headquartered. (Mick has talked about vampires having to move on because of their longevity, though he seems to really like L.A.)

Again, nothing is even close to agreed yet. Fans are reaching out to other networks as well, though TV Guide's Michael Ausiello has proclaimed that Moonlight on The CW "ain't happening" (true that: they've got more fantasy shows than they want already). A push to get DirecTV to sponsor Moonlight, which has a precedent with Friday Night Lights, is also under way.

Werksman also stated the obvious, which is that there can be no Moonlight without O'Loughlin. Hidden in that statement is a reminder that rest of the cast – which was replaced once already en bloc at the pilot stage – is probably expendable. Would Moonlight fans be willing to sacrifice the brassy Beth (Sophia Myles) to keep their Mick fix? Smart money says yes. But the chemistry was developing nicely between Beth and Mick in the bottom half of season 1, so producers will most likely try to keep that dynamic if Myles stays available. Beth needs to move on from Buzzwire anyway, so a move to New York will be good for her character as well.

Werksman also said that the season 1 DVD, including some commentary tracks from O'Loughlin, is scheduled for September. Meanwhile, if a TV deal falls through they'll start thinking about shopping a Moonlight movie, with the high level of fan support a strong selling point.

Fans looking to convince Sci Fi to pick up Moonlight have a number of options, including sending a "perpetually cool" postcard (pdf) to the network's headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 10112. You can email them too and let them know you'll follow the show to Sci Fi.

http://scifi.about.com/b/2008/06/01/moonlight-fans-look-to-sci-fi.htm

Photo ~ Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) looking too handsome in Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata ( episode #1x16 )

Video ~ Living TV's UK promo for Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)

This video is the promo commercial that Living TV is airing in the UK for Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16). Great advert! Living really does a fantastic job promoting our show. LOVE the close up they use of Mick St John, our delicious Alex O'Loughlin, at the beginning ( that little smile ) & the one of him vamped out. *swoon* Then, Josef Kostan ( Jason Dohring ) vamping AND hissing. Excellent! I also like seeing the Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ) & Cleaner ( Claudia Black ) scenes they selected for the clip.

Josef ~ "And, I've got commitment issues." Mick ~ "Yea, me too." hehehehe....

Sonata (episode #1x16) airs on Living TV in the UK ~ Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 pm.

Fan Video ~ Kissing You by Des'ree ~ A MickBeth Story

DarkRavyn has created a beautiful fan video dedicated to Mick St John & Beth Turner. As usual, she used some of the most amazing moments from Moonlight to go perfectly with the words & tone of the song.... Kissing You by Des'ree ~ A MickBeth Story. "The ups and downs, the ins and outs, the friendship and romance of Mick and Beth...it all leads to that final moment."

Just more inspiration to continue to fight for our show! Seeing these choice scenes of the stunning Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles is certainly motivational, isn't it?