Saturday, May 31, 2008

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?

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Video of Moonlight's People's Choice Awards win and Alex's speech


This is a fab Alex moment :) The video shows Queen Latifah announcing Moonlight as the winner of the People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama. We also see Alex O'Loughlin's acceptance speech and his answers to the fan's questions. I know that he won over even more fans with his thoughtful words and easy going manner. He looks soooooo good in this clip. I adore his lovely Australian accent. He really needed, and deserved, the time off to go home to Australia.

Alex graciously mentions and congratulates the other finalists in Moonlight's category ~ Gossip Girl & Private Practice. Other winners did not do that same. Again, showing Alex is such a good guy!

Who else thought the answer to "What makes Vampires so sexy?" should be "DUH ~ just look at him!?!" *grin*

Here is a transcript of Alex's endearing speech......

"I'm lost for words. Well... I'm not. I've got some words, and I'll give them to you now. I'm so incredibly happy. I feel so privileged to be a part of this show in the first place. Having to stop it at 12 episodes, because of you know, because of the writers strike and stuff has been really frustrating. But to even be considered for this award was thrilling to me, because it's not about a panel of judges. It's about our fans, and it's about all you people that watch the show. It's about the people. The people voting. To know ~ I found out today ~ we've had over 10 million votes, which is incomprehensible to me. I'm just really, really thrilled. I'm so, so happy to accept this award. I'd love to just say congratulations to Private Practice and Gossip Girl... the other two finalists with Moonlight. Thank you so much to all you people who voted for us. And, let's all pray for another season. Thank you! Thank you!"

TV Guide ~ Moonlight Still "Exploring Options"


Moonlight on TV Guide's website again! Alex O'Loughlin has been in every issue of the magazine for the last... what?... 3 or 4 weeks. And, our show has been mentioned in several columns on the web page just since Monday. YEA!

This time, it is Matt Webb Mitovich's turn. We already heard the news about MRC not being our new home. I still think they are crazy, of course. Notice tho that Kevin Samples says "It just didn't seem in the end that it was the right thing to do at this moment in time" and then admits they will evolve in the future cuz "We're going down a new path here." Perhaps, they will see the error of their way after dealing with show ratings that don't compare to Moonlight's.

The great thing is, Matt confirms that the WB is still looking for ways to give us more Moonlight :)


CW Didn't Bite, But Moonlight Still "Exploring Options"

Moonlight fans hoping to see Alex O'Loughlin and his vampire-drama buddies resurrected by the CW had their dreams squashed when Media Rights Capital officially released the Sunday line-up it had developed for the fifth network. Addressing the decision to pass up the opportunity to pick up the cult hit and its eight million viewers, MRC TV president Keith Samples explains to Variety, "It just didn't seem in the end that it was the right thing to do at this moment in time.

"We're going down a new path here, I'll be the first to admit," Samples adds. "Things will come up on this road we didn't foresee, and we will evolve."

That said, sources tell TVGuide.com that Warner Bros. TV still is "exploring other options," though it is unclear if that relates to hosting existing episodes of Moonlight or delivering new ones. — MWM

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Moonlight-Rescued-Cw/800040433

Moonlight questions in Ask Ausiello column today

Ask Ausiello, on TV Guide's website, has two mentions of Moonlight today. We had three in Matt Roush's column on Monday, and now this. Great job of keeping our show in the news! Many shows that are canceled are forgotten almost instantly. We are not letting that happen to Moonlight :) Thank you!

In one of his answers, Michael Ausiello asks for votes as PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity Poll. Hmmmmm..... how about an exchange? He continues talking about Moonlight and we vote for him?! *grin*

Jenny asks him about the Sci-Fi network picking up our show. The answer, no to new episodes, maybe to rebroadcasting the completed 16 episodes. Just remember that as he has said himself, he gives us "scoop" that is sometimes right & sometimes not. Rumors and behind the scenes chatter that he hears from various sources. For example.... When the Writer's Strike was wrapping up, Ausiello (& other tv reporters) were saying no new Moonlight episodes til this Fall. BUT... we ended up getting 4 new episodes in May.

We agree on this ~ KEEP FIGHTING!

Ask Ausiello

Question : I voted for you on the PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity poll (like I do every year). Does that earn me some scoop on Moonlight? I heard that the CW might do something with it. What are the odds it will actually happen? — Marie

Ausiello : Thanks Marie for reminding everyone that my annual campaign to win PETA's SV honors has begun anew! As you'll recall, Kevin Eubanks edged me out at the 11th hour last year due to Jay Leno's shameless Tonight Show stumping. Help me avoid a repeat of that embarrassing fiasco by circulating this link to your friends/family and their friends and family with the following instructions: Vote for Ausiello! I don't think my enormous ego faint heart can withstand another crushing defeat. Now, what was your question Marie? Moonlight on the CW? Ain't happening. Sorry. But please, don't let that affect your vote! Would an endorsement from Alex O'Loughlin help? 'Cause I can probably make that happen.

Question : Mike, you've missed some serious Moonlight grieving, especially from me. Please tell me there is some truth to the rumors that the Sci Fi channel may be interested in picking up Moonlight. — Jenny

Ausiello : It's half true. Sci Fi passed on picking up new episodes, but there's still a chance it could air existing episodes. Short story shorter: Keep
fighting!

http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello

ask_ausiello@tvguide.com

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

MSNBC Article ~ Moonlight on list of "canceled shows we loved"


MSNBC published an article about canceled tv programs that they will miss. Of course, Moonlight is on the list! They heap more praise on the fans for the amazing Moonlight Blood Drive. And, they single out Alex O'Loughlin as a highlight from our show :)

So, add MSNBC to the list of media entertainment outlets & tv gurus who have come out in support of Moonlight. YEA! Surely, other networks must see all these positive comments from very reputable sources. We can include quotes in our letters & emails.


Rest in peace, canceled shows we loved
‘Moonlight,’ ‘Men in Trees,’ ‘Jericho’ will be missed
By Jeff Hidek

“Moonlight”

Why it should have been renewed: It might have been the lowest-rated of CBS’s Friday night dramas, but "Moonlight" still consistently won its time slot against ABC and NBC offerings. That’s impressive, considering all of the tinkering that went on at this series about a blood-sucking private investigator. After multiple show-runner changes and a few shaky scripts, “Moonlight” seemed to just be settling into a charming routine in its post-strike episodes.

Series highlight: As brooding vampire Mick St. John, Alex O’Loughlin injected equal parts hot and cool into his leading-man role. A flash of his smile could make even an undead pulse quicken.

Silver lining: Fans should congratulate themselves on the most charitable “save our show” campaign ever. A well-orchestrated blood drive organized through YouChoose.net might not have been able to save the series, but it did help save lives. Mick would be proud.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24780304/

Grass roots campaign asking DirecTV to sponsor Moonlight

A little clarification..... Moonlight would air on which ever network picks it up ~ Sci-Fi, FX, USA, TNT, etc. To make it cost effective since cable networks have less $$$, the plan is to ask DirecTV to sponsor Moonlight. In return, they would do product placement &/or advertise their service during the show.

UPDATED INFO! Send all DirecTV emails to this address only ~ the101@direcTV.com This is the dedicated address DirecTV set up for us Moonlight fans.

Friday Night Lights not only shared Moonlight's time slot. It was also a bubble show. Our show won in the ratings, while FNL hovered around 5 million viewers weekly. You may have read about the unique deal that saved their show. NBC approached DirecTV to partner with them & share the cost of Friday Night Lights. That is how the show was saved.

Rumor has it that the Sci-Fi Channel is very, very interested in picking up Moonlight. The problem is ~ you guessed it ~ money. Moonlight episodes cost about $2.5 million each, but Sci-Fi can only afford $1.5 million.

*** By the way.... Please, be sure to continue contacting the SciFi Network! You can see that it is having the effect that we want. YEA! ***

That is what led to the idea of Moonlight fans contacting DirecTV asking them to sponsor our show, similar to their NBC/FNL deal.

Here is more info as Leeser has kindly detailed for everyone :)

We have been noticing the threads suggesting that the fans could subsidise the remaining funds for the production of Moonlight. While that is a wonderful thought in theory, for many reasons it would not be likely to happen. Instead we may have found another option.

As most are aware, NBC recently sealed a deal with DirecTV to bring Friday Night Lights back to life, NBC’s critically acclaimed but ratings starved Friday night high school melodrama. The deal struck allows for DirecTV to air new episodes of Friday Night Lights in October, 2008, most likely on its High-def channel 101. NBC and its affiliates such as Universal HD would air the episodes starting in January, 2009.

We believe that a campaign to solicit DirecTV interest in pursuing a similar arrangement could be beneficial and profitable to the satellite provider, as well as the WB and Silver Pictures. However, our efforts will differ in that it is not the network or studio that is approaching DirecTV, but rather the fans.

Recently, DirectTV has undertaken an aggressive marketing campaign to heighten public awareness. They are trying to distinguish themselves from its rival on content as well as price and seem to be willing to spend the money to do it. Our approach will definitely be different in that NBC approached DirecTV. Since this would be a grassroots fan campaign, it will have a different marketing spin for DirecTV. How many satellite companies can say that they’ve got fans approaching them about saving their show?

It has come to my attention that financing is a big stumbling block in the potential pickup of our show. The show costs about 2.6 million +/- to make and networks are only willing to pony up about 1.5 million of what is needed. That's not good. To get the quality show we have come to expect, 1.5m isn't going to do it. Not by a long shot.

Thus, we are starting a grassroots fan campaign to get corporate sponsors to come on board and make a financial commitment to support Moonlight.

Be polite, thoughtful and encouraging when you contact these people. Stress the numbers: this show has 7.5 to 8 million viewers, that the show reached the desired 18-49 demographic, that it consistently helped CBS to win Friday nights and that loyal fans will go to/remain with any advertiser that supports their favorite show.

Right now, SciFi is definitely showing interest in our show. Let's show them how much we love it!

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Photo ~ Alex O'Loughlin as Marshall Connelly in August Rush


Alex O'Loughlin plays Marshall Connelly in the film August Rush. He is the brother of Jonathan Rhys Meyers character, Louis. Can you tell why I like this photo of Alex from the movie? He looks like he might be trouble, but you would enjoy every minute of it! ;>

Monday, May 26, 2008

Alex O'Loughlin interviewed on the set of his Aussie film Oyster Farmer


This video is an interview that Alex O'Loughlin did on the set of his 2004 Australian film, Oyster Farmer. He talks about his role of Jack Flange (billed under his real name, Alex O'Lachlan), Aussie men, love and so on. Oyster Farmer was Alex's first movie.... and is a fave of mine. Too adorable!

Alex O'Loughlin article and interview in CBS Watch! Magazine



Guess what the CBS Watch! Magazine's website is featuring? On the main page, there is a photo of Alex O'Loughlin. It directs people to the article and interview with him that was in the April 2008 issue. Also, they showcase photos taken of Alex & Jason Dohring at the New York Comic Con.

Why still feature Alex after you canceled his show?!?! Obviously, they want to continue to benefit from his rising celebrity status even tho they let him & Moonlight go! *sigh*

Another funny thing, even a CBS article gets some of the little details wrong ~ like Alex's age.

Interview with the new Vampire
by Lynn Morgan

Put away your garlic and wooden stakes. Thanks to a new twist on the vampire legend, Moonlight's Alex O'Loughlin is emerging from the shadows as a TV heartthrob

"I've always been interested in storytelling," Alex O'Loughlin says. "Even as a kid, I've always been the guy spinning a yarn around the campfire."

The campfire is now TV, and the 32 year old Australian born star of Moonlight is mesmerizing an audience of millions with his portrayal of Mick St John, a private detective with a unique affinity for the dark side : He is a 90 year old vampire. And playing the broodingly sexy St John has anointed O'Loughlin TV's newest dark heartthrob.

"I've always loved the genre," says O'Loughlin. "I'm a big fan of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. The travels of Lestat are my favorites. I've always wanted to play a vampire. It's like playing a character with several different personalities."

As a fan of scary movies and dark literature, O'Loughlin feels right at home in this haunted and shadowy role. "It's an opportunity to play with bigger ideas," he says. "Infinity, immortality, the dichotomy within the character."

Taking a Stake to Convention

O'Loughlin is surprised and mildly taken aback by the fervor with which fans have embraced the show, a modern Gothic tale that combines elements of action, film noir and romance, and their passionate dedication to all things vampiric. Moonlight updates the legends of the undead, toying with the established and cherished mythology. Moonlight offers a 21st century version of the ancient dark archetype : no capes, no coffins, no wild-eyed, obsessive Van Helsings brandishing crucifixes. Most shocking of all to many dedicated vamp fans is Mick's ability to survive sunlight.

Some of their chat room comments have filtered down to O'Loughlin, and he greets their theories with good humor. "Daylight weakens Mick," he explains patiently. "He can go out into the sunlight, briefly, if he keeps to the shadows. The sun weakens him, and lengthy exposure to the light will kill him. We explored those things in the fourth episode when Beth [Sophia Myles] finds out the truth about Mick."

Reinterpreting this evocative symbol keeps vampires relevant and eternally fascinating. Novelists Laurell K. Hamilton, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and, most recently Elizabeth Kostova have all put their unique spins on the conventions established by Bram Stoker and set in stone by Bela Lugosi. Moonlight creators Ron Koslow and Trevor Munson and executive producer Joel Silver are just taking their turn reimagining a world of the undead, and O'Loughlin is excited to be a part of it.

Shadow of Doubt

Moonlight is a breakthrough role for O'Loughlin, who arrived in Hollywood just three years ago from Australia. He worked in television playing guest roles - including an acclaimed performance on The Shield - and was narrowly beaten out for another iconic role by Daniel Craig, who was cast instead of O'Loughlin as the new James Bond.

Moonlight has brought him a new level of visibility for which he was not entirely prepared, but which he confronts squarely with a level head and a sense of humor.

"Fame is kind of frightening. I don't yearn for it," O'Loughlin says. "All of a sudden, you are driving home one night, and there's your head, 30 feet tall, on a billboard on Sunset Boulevard. I was an actor in theater in Sydney, and I've done little indie films that paid nothing. I am not an actor for that kind of recognition. I like playing parts that I can disappearin. I enjoy hiding behind my characters."

O'Loughlin is refreshingly irreverent about his new status as a heartthrob as well. Despite those ubiquitous billboards, he is convinced he is safely hidden behind Mick St John. "It doesn't look like me!" he laughs. "It doesn't even look like Mick! Between the wind machine blowing my hair around and the retouching, it looks nothing like me."

Fans of Moonlight obviously disagree. O'Loughlin's gravel-over-velvet voice and dark, rock-star charisma have them swooning. To them, he is the hottest bloodsucker since Brad Pitt hung up the fake fangs back in 1994.

Blood, Sweat and Tears

"I don't see myself that way at all!" the self-effacing actor scoffs, explaining that he's much more interested in exploring the depths of his character than in polishing the cosmetic surface. Moonlight's Mick St John is a tangle of contradictions, ambivalent about his vampiric state and ill at ease with his possible immortality, in high contrast with his amoral sidekick, Josef Kostan (Jason Dohring), a billionaire vampire who is a blithe bloodsucker, comically unconflicted about his predator status - the insouciant Lestat to Mick's tormented Louis.

"Mick is the loneliest man in the world," O'Loughlin says. "Even though he's surrounded by people, he's isolated and cut off from his own humanity. Mentally, he's one of the most damaged characters I have ever played. He's not in a lot of physical jeopardy, but emotionally, he's a wreck. I try to reach inside of him and find the humanity at his heart."

O'Loughlin leaves the grim and angsty stuff on screen, though. Personally, he's cheeky and charming with a raucous laugh and a sexy, Down Under accent. He would rather ride motorcycles than brood, and his hobbies are more rugged than moody : running, rock climbing, and sailing "badly." He does as many of his own stunts on the show "as the insurance company will let me," he says. And to stay in shape for the grueling work, he spends his downtime on set in his trailer doing a punishing Navy SEAL workout to keep up with the physical demands of the role. After all, nobody would be scared of a flabby vampire.

Sound Bites

Recently, movie audiences got to see a different side of the actor as he played the brother of Jonathan Rhys Meyers' character in the movie August Rush, a holiday fable about the healing power of music. O'Loughlin got to showcase a few of his other talents in the film - singing and playing the guitar (in real life, O'Loughlin plays both acoustic and electric guitar).

When asked about his favorite musician, it takes the actor a moment or two to sort through the many possibilities before settling on one : "Hendrix. Definitely Jimi Hendrix. I don't play anything like him, but he's my favorite. He was the best."

Moonlight has a subtle musical subtext that will move to the forefront in upcoming episodes, when audiences will get to hear O'Loughlin play on the show as part of Mick's character development.

The actor remains intrigued by the character's possibilities and the potential for telling more stories about Mick St John. It's his purpose in being a performer. "I want to do work that's meaningful to me and touches people," he insists. "I don't care about being a heartthrob or any of that crap. I care about having somebody come up to me on the street and say, 'That meant a lot to me.'"

He has had that moment in his own life. "When I met Robert De Niro in New York, I got to sit and talk with him for a few minutes," O'Loughlin recalls. "It was amazing. He taught me a lot as a young man, through his work, and the characters he played. He helped me get through adolescence and along the road growing up."

One of the things he has come to understand along that road is the signifigance of stories, and of telling them. "I've always appreciated art and music, different forms of expression," O'Loughlin says. "As an adult, I appreciate the opportunity to tell important stories."

Photos by Cliff Lipson

Photo captions ~

Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles bring new heat to the vampire tradition in Moonlight.

Mick St John (O'Loughlin) taking a bite out of crime.

A Star is Born
Birth name : Alex O'Lachlan
Birth date : Aug. 24, 1975
Birthplace : Sydney, Australia
Breakout role : Detective Kevin Hiatt on The Shield

Sunday, May 25, 2008

AOL ~ Season-End Poll : The Best & Worst of the TV Season


AOL Television is doing a poll asking viewers to vote for the best & worst tv shows of the season. Too bad we weren't given a "none of the above" button on many of the categories. I think Moonlight should have been included for best drama, best new show and sexiest cast! How can you have Alex O'Loughlin, Shannyn Sossamon, Jason Dohring, Sophia Myles, Brian J White, Eric Winter and Jordan Belfi, but not be the hottest cast on television?!?!

Vote for Alex O'Loughlin in "Who was the best newcomer?" You can also vote for Moonlight in the "What was your favorite guilty pleasure?" and "Which cancelled show will you miss the most?"

Season-End Poll : The Best & Worst of the TV Season
Sound off about the shows, the stars and the strike

http://television.aol.com/feature/tv-season-end-best-worst-poll

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Harry Werksman discusses Moonlight's future and fans


Moonlight writer & executive producer, Harry Werksman, was a special guest at the convention in LA. He spoke of his gratitude for the amazing fans of the show :) The dvd we all can't wait to get should be out in September. When asked about the future of our show, Harry said that talks continue in an effort to bring it back for season 2. If all else fails, he plans on pitching the idea of doing a movie & hopes the studio might be interested. However, they are concentrating on trying to get the show back on tv right now.

He feels the same way we do ~ there is no Moonlight without Alex O'Loughlin! Also, Harry confirmed that Alex really was nude in his freezer in the B.C. episode (#1x06). Ooooooooooooo my!

Harry brought the 3 minute Moonlight trailer they are using to shop around our show. Everyone says it was wonderful and they can't imagine any network that sees it turning us down.

Also, Harry said that IF the Sci-Fi channel does become Moonlight's new home, our Vampires will move to New York City. This does not mean that Sci-Fi or any other network has picked up our show yet. Moonlight fans must keep contacting the tv networks urging them to see what a treasure they could have in our show.

Since Harry singled them out, we definitely need to continue writing, emailing & calling Sci-fi!


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Update on Moonlight's set status




Everyone has been wondering if Moonlight's sets have been torn down or not. Several fans went on the Warner Bros lot tour yesterday. The crew has begun to strike the sets and place them in storage. However, they left some of parts up.... like Mick's loft & Beth's apartment.... for the touring fans to enjoy :) Isn't that sweet of them?

The good news is that the sets are being stored, not destroyed.

I've received several emails about this, so.... Rumors are swirling that our sets may be moved to New York, and that Moonlight could film there to take advantage of the tax breaks & lower production costs. The show, Ugly Betty, is moving to NY for the same reason. Keep in mind..... these are just rumors! Nothing has been confirmed at this time. No one knows when we will learn the exact fate of our show. I don't know about you, but I'm in this for the long haul.

Photos ~ the interior of Mick St John's super cool apartment. His kitchen, famous fireplace and staircase!

Wallpaper ~ Mick St John promo photo for Moonlight


Alex O'Loughlin photo wallpaper! It's a Moonlight promo picture of Mick St John :)

Report from the rally

My sweet friend, Cinnamon, was one of the amazing Moonlight fans who rallyed for our show today.... er.... uh.... yesterday now. :) She reports that well over 100 people were there in the rain! Fans were on all four corners at the intersection. They held signs and cheered while receiving lots of honks, waves and positive feedback from those driving by AND people on the Warner Bros lot.

Thank you to all those who stood up for Moonlight and fans around the world!

Friday, May 23, 2008

Alex O'Loughlin photo wallpaper


Photo wallpaper of Alex O'Loughlin as Mick St John for you :) This image of him is from Moonlight's Sleeping Beauty episode (#1x10). Alex is too yummy!

Click on the picture above for a larger version to use as your background.

Using USA's slogan "Characters Welcome" in our letters to the network


Sherrilina has a great idea for use in the messages we send to the USA network urging them to pick up Moonlight....

Idea for Writing to USA: "Six Characters in Search of a Network"

USA's slogan is "Characters Welcome"--so I thought that in writing to them we should definitely emphasize that slant and talk about all the wonderful and unique characters on Moonlight that are the kind of characters USA claims they are seeking. In particular, though, I thought a play on Pirandello's play title, "Six Characters in Search of an Author" might be cute and catchy and get USA's attention, as well as get our point across....So I just wanted to put that idea out there for people's postcards and letters and emails to USA, if you want to use this slogan for subject lines, etc.

http://community.livejournal.com/moonlight_tv/235052.html

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Have you ever boycotted a network?


Mandi, from Entertainment Weekly's Pop Watch Blog, wants our comments. She did a post allowing fans to mourn canceled shows, including Moonlight. While reading the replies, she noticed that a lot of people are planning to boycott CBS. Now, she wants to hear more about it from the fans.

Ooooooo..... and Mandi also mentions the Hollywood Reporter stating that Moonlight is still being shopped :)

PopWatch Blog
Ever boycott a show or a network (and for how long)?

After reading the comments on my post mourning CBS' cancellation of Moonlight (pictured), in which some viewers vow to boycott the network, and those on Abby West's Bones season finale preview and postmortem, in which a handful of fans threaten to abandon the Fox drama after its rushed resolution to the Gormogon case, I'm wondering how often people actually follow through on such promises.

So, tell me: Have you ever boycotted an entire network? Or gone cold turkey on a show because you felt it did you wrong? And how long did you hold out? I'm fascinated.

P.S. While I'm the "obsessed colleague" who wouldn't stop complaining to Abby about Booth's beer helmet — (a) he had a tub caddy that could've held his cans and (b) I know he's a "dude," but he still shops at Spencer's? — I'll be back.

P.P.S. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moonlight is still being shopped to cable networks, including TNT. Hmmm. While TNT has Angel repeats in the morning, I'm not sure I see vamps fitting into its primetime lineup. Angel alums on the other hand, yes: I went to the Turner upfronts last week, and saw that J. August Richards (Gunn) has a role in Steven Bochco's upcoming TNT legal drama, Raising the Bar, while Christian Kane (Lindsey) will be seen opposite Timothy Hutton in the net's Leverage. Of course, TNT already has a double dose of Boreanaz, with Tuesday night Bones repeats.

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/05/moonlight-boyco.html

Photo ~ Alex O'Loughlin as Mick St John

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Warner Bros continues to shop Moonlight to other networks


As the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed, Warner Bros continues to shop Moonlight to other networks. I know that you understand how important it is for fans to keep writing, calling and emailing. You have been doing a marvelous job :) If each of us used the few minutes it takes to write a message on a postcard every day, imagine the avalanche of positive mail the networks will receive!

Yes, we want to email and call..... just remember, The Powers That Be are really impressed by snail mail. In their minds, it shows the most dedication and loyalty to a show. I don't know about you, but I'm enjoying being able to tell them how amazing Moonlight is & how much it means to me.

Reach out to people in real life! Most of Moonlight's fans are not part of the online community. We need for people offline to contact the networks too. For example, I have called & sent text messages to everyone I know asking for their help. Also, continuing to strike up conversations with people at coffeeshops (since I don't drink coffee, they are teashops to me ~ ha!), at restaurants, etc. Leaving informational flyers about joining the fight on college campuses, bulletin boards at the library & grocery stores, coffeeshops and so on.

Fans can make a difference! When Joss Whedon's Firefly was canceled by Fox, its fans stayed active for MONTHS afterward. That led to it being turned into a major motion picture ~ Serenity. Family Guy was brought back to network television after its cancelation due to the staggering number of DVDs purchased by fans. We are just as dedicated, if not more so, to Moonlight, aren't we?

I like to use the Perpetually Cool postcards, along with a stack of Oklahoma cards.... letting them know that Moonlight fans come from all over the United States & around the world.

http://moonlight-united.com/images/perpetuallycoolpostcard.pdf

Urge Warner Bros to keep shopping Moonlight. Let them & the networks know that we will follow our show!

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john.maatta@cwtv.com

Warner Bros Studio
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank, CA 91522-0002
Phone Number ( 818 ) 954-6000

President of WB Television
Peter Roth
peter.roth@warnerbros.com

WB feed back form ~
http://www.warnerbros.com/main/help/customer_service.html

Contact the companies that advertise during Moonlight. Let them know that we will support the sponsors that support our show! I have listed them on the blog, or you can use the great resource Diane has at http://www.renewmoonlight.com/Sponsors.html

We are continuing our ratings project letting CBS know that the Nielsen system is old and out of date. "I am a loyal Moonlight viewer, but you don't count me because I'm not a Nielsen family."

CBS Network
Nina Tassler
7800 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Mr. Les Moonves
CEO of CBS
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019-6188
( 212 ) 975-4545
Email : lmoonves@cbs.com

Please, watch Moonlight's episodes on the official CBS website as often as possible. They track the number of times each video is played. I stream them while I'm working online, cleaning house, filling out my postcards and such. We need to watch them while we can, because CBS has taken down all but two of the episodes already! At this moment, only What's Left Behind (episode #1x15) and season finale, Sonata (episode #1x16) are available.

www.cbs.com/moonlight

Photograph ~ Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) & Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ) on the Queen Mary in Moonlight's Click episode (#1x14 ). You can get a larger photo by clicking on the image above.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Moonlight's Emmy Award Consideration DVD

Moonlight Emmy DVD ~ Front Cover


Moonlight Emmy DVD ~ Back Cover


Moonlight ~ For Your Consideration ~ Outstanding Drama Series

This is the Moonlight DVD that Warner Bros is sending to Emmy Award voters. Fever (#1x04) & Fleur De Lis (#1x09) are the episodes chosen. Several have popped up on eBay for sale.

Front cover : A wonderful photo of Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) on the front cover.

People's Choice Award Winner for Favorite New TV Drama

"Slick and sexy" - In Touch Weekly

"...a Friday night cult favorite" - The Hollywood Reporter

Back cover : Large photograph of Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ), Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ), Josef Kostan/Konstantin ( Jason Dohring ), Coraline Duvall ( Shannyn Sossamon ). Cast, writer and producer credits, along with smaller thumbnail images of our cast from the series.

"...balancing vampirism with romance has resulted in one of TV's most unique series." - Movie Magic Magazine

Click on the pictures above for bigger versions of the images.

Warner Bros Emmy consideration ad in Hollywood Reporter


Warner Bros Television placed a full page advertisement in the Hollywood Reporter today (page 2). The "For Your Consideration" ad asks the Emmy Awards voters to nominate WB tv programs for various categories. Moonlight is included! YEA! They are submitting it for Outstanding Drama Series. Wouldn't it be wonderful if our show was nominated for an Emmy? And then... if it won an Emmy to go with the People's Choice Award?!?

I would vote for Alex O'Loughlin as Best Lead Actor in a Drama too. No one has worked harder & been as dedicated to their show. He spent grueling hours on the set, followed by more time promoting Moonlight. Alex brought Mick St John to vivid life!

Thanks to Rueben for scanning the ad for all to see :) Click on the image above for a larger photo.

Moonlight fans will rally in Los Angeles on Friday, May 23rd

For all Moonlight fans in the Los Angeles area and those planning to travel there for the convention this weekend.........

A rally is planned for the Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Fans will meet at the Warner Bros lot in LA. The gathering is planned for the gate at West Olive Street & North Pass. This is a positive gathering! Feel free to bring signs/posters showing your support of Moonlight, Silver Pictures and the WB. We want to encourage them to continue trying to find a home for our show.

This is not a protest against the studio or to bash CBS.

Moonlight fans place ad in Hollywood Reporter & Variety


Thanks to your support and donations.... Moonlight fans are placing ads in the Hollywood Reporter and Variety for our show! *cheer* Both of which are considered the top trade publications for the entertainment industry.

Moonlight United administrators, moderators and users from several message boards volunteered their time to gather the needed cash & ideas from fans around the world. Resulting in this amazing show of dedication. Thank you sooooooooooo much to everyone who worked hard on designing the ad, keeping track of the donations, etc!

Moonlight really has an amazing bunch of fans :) How can any network not want such a loyal, devoted group?!?!?

The Hollywood Reporter ad will come out on Wednesday, May 21st..... Variety will be Thursday, May 22nd.

Please, continue contacting media outlets to let them know about our campaign to save Moonlight! Now, you can brag to them about the new advertisements that are completely funded by the fans :)

Kristin Dos Santos speaks to Nina Tassler


Kristin Dos Santos, from E!, spoke to Nina Tassler about canceling Moonlight. For someone who says, "I personally love the show. I love working with Alex O'Loughlin and Joel Silver" she sure has a funny way of showing it, doesn't she?

Lindsay in Atlanta :

I am a little miffed at you, Mrs. Dos Santos. When it comes to TV watching, you are my go-to girl. If you tell me to watch it, I do. So, I'm miffed that now that Moonlight is gone, and I'm hooked. You have given us nothing to sooth our broken hearts. Where is your gritty (but always polite) interview with those evil CBS bosses? Give us something please!

Kristin Dos Santos :

I did talk to CBS president Nina Tassler last week at the CBS upfront about the cancellation of Moonlight, a show so many fans loved passionately, and she defended the decision, saying, "Once we got back up on the air it was about the numbers and the ratings, and we were just struggling a little bit. I loved the show. I personally love the show. I love working with Alex O'Loughlin and Joel Silver, and I just think we had to make some very tough decisions. It was hard." Not half as hard as it is for the fans who went to great lengths to save this series, Nina! Just sayin'! I'm also working on getting an exit interview with one of the stars or producers for later this week, so stand by.

http://tinyurl.com/6xb7ma

Monday, May 19, 2008

Alex O'Loughlin added to cast of the film S. Darko


Word is that Alex O'Loughlin has been added to the cast of the film, S. Darko. It's the sequel to Donnie Darko ~ Jake Gyllenhaal's 2001 movie. No details yet about what character Alex will be playing, or how big his part is in the flick. Production began on May 18th. Since Alex & Holly are on vacation in Mexico, his role must not require him to be on the set from day one. S Darko is currently scheduled to premiere in 2009.

Also reported as joining the cast is Justin Chatwin, who you may remember was in The Invisible with Alex.


Richard Kelly, the writer & director of the original movie, is not involved with the sequel.

Here is the movie plot synopsis courtesy of Slash Film.....

The sequel follows Donnie’s younger sister, Samantha Darko, a role reprised by Daviegh Chase. The story picks up seven years after the first film and Donnie’s death when his now 18-year-old sister Samantha and her best friend Corey go on a roadtrip to Los Angeles, where along the way they are plagued by bizarre visions.

Send messages to Alex O'Loughlin on his MySpace page


Tons of you have asked where you can send messages of thanks and support to Alex O'Loughlin regarding Moonlight's cancelation. He is fortunate to have such concerned and wonderful fans! If you have a MySpace account, send him a friend request. Once you are accepted, you can write to him & leave comments on his page :)

www.myspace.com/alexoloughlin

Alex O'Loughlin's Expressive Eyes


Alex O'Loughlin has such an incredibly expressive face. Those eyes alone can say so much. Many a message has been sent discussing what color they are and their bedroom dreaminess ~ ha! Alex describes them as hazel-y blue. But the color changes with his moods, depending on how much sleep he has gotten, etc. Just for you I am posting these great photos of Alex (has he ever taken a bad photograph?!!??!) that focus on those eyes of his. Enjoy!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Moonlight reruns on CBS


As I posted previously, CBS announced that they would rebroadcast Moonlight on May 23rd (B.C. episode #1x06) and May 30th (The Ringer episode #1x07). In fact, reruns of our show are scheduled through July 4th. Thus far, no new releases have been issued to retract this even tho they have canceled our show. Right now.... TV Guide's listings still have Moonlight in its regular Friday night time slot.

Photograph ~ Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) lounging in his office ~ B.C. episode #1x06

Sexy Mick St John Wallpaper!

Alex O'Loughlin just drips sensuality. Pun intended since he happens to be wet in this photo. :> That man can rip a shirt like no one else! I'm sure you recognize this image of our vamp, Mick St John, from Moonlight's unforgettable Fever episode (# 1x04). You might not want to use this as the desktop background on your office computer, because you will never get any work done!

Click on the Alex wallpaper above for a larger version of the picture to use on your cool MySpace page, website, computer theme, etc.

Video ~ What is Mick St John's favorite blood type?


I've always wondered if various blood types (A +, O -) taste different to Vampires. We know that our vamp, Mick St John, can discover things about the people he is tracking just by smelling blood evidence. In this fun, brief excerpt from one of Alex O'Loughlin's video interviews, he good naturedly talks about his favorite flavor. Is it A negative? O positive? AB positive? I know a lotta people who would like to help Mr St John with his taste test!

Sending snail mail to the networks about Moonlight


In many of the marvelous emails & comments I have received, you have asked if I plan on closing the Moonlightfan blog. No! I'll still be here passing on any news about our show, as well as our unforgettable cast :)

CBS expects the fans to campaign for a few days and then lose interest. They don't know us very well, do they?

You are doing an fantastic job of supporting Moonlight! Remember, to get everyone you know involved. Not all Moonlight fans actually participate in the online fandoms. We need to reach out to people offline too! Family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, your second cousin once removed ~ the more the merrier!

Use the "Save Our Vampire" button at the top left on the blog to get posts with ideas for helping the Moonlight cause.

Please, keep in mind that sending emails & making phone calls is helpful. However, writing postcards & letters makes a huge impact. As we have discussed previously, it only takes a few minutes plus stamps... but the networks think it takes more effort & dedication to the show.

We are continuing our ratings project letting CBS know that the Nielsen system is old and out of date. "I am a loyal Moonlight viewer, but not counted because I'm not a Nielsen family."

CBS Network
Nina Tassler
7800 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Don't forget about the Perpetually Cool Postcard Campaign.....
http://moonlight-united.com/images/perpetuallycoolpostcard.pdf

Now, for my usual reminder to be polite and concise ;>

Snail mail addresses :

Sci-Fi Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza
21st Floor
New York, NY 10112
President
David Howe
Senior VP of Programming
Tom Vitale

FX Network President

John Landgraf
2121 Avenue of the Stars
19th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067


CW Network President
Dawn Ostroff
4000 Warner Blvd.
Bldg 168
Burbank, CA 91522-0002

USA & Sci-Fi Network President
Bonnie Hammer
30 Rockefeller Plaza
21st Floor
New York, NY 10112

Photograph ~ Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) & Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ) looking super fab at Josef's party in Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata ( episode #1x16 )

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Ratings for Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode 1x16)



Ratings for Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16) ~ on Friday, May 16th, 2008

Fast Nationals ~ 7.56 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo share 1.8/6 (1st)

Numbers for the rest of the CBS Friday night lineup......

Ghost Whisperer : 8.36 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo 2.0/8 (1st)

Numb3rs : 9.73 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo 2.3/7 (1st)

Photograph ~ Mick St John ( Alex O'Loughlin ) & Beth Turner ( Sophia Myles ) kissing in the final scene from Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)

Tearing down Moonlight sets

We had all been told that Moonlight's sets would be torn down Friday.... yesterday. Now, word is out that they won't begin tearing them down until around Tuesday, May 20th.

Full episode of Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (#1x16) ~ available online


OK guys.... CBS has posted the full episode of Moonlight's season finale, Sonata (#1x16) on the official website. Please, watch it online. The network tracks every time the videos for their televion shows are viewed. We want huge numbers! Even if I am not actively watching, I always have Moonlight's episodes streaming in the background when I'm on my computer.

www.cbs.com/moonlight

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin as Mick St John in Moonlight's Sonata episode #1x16.

New vamped out Mick St John wallpaper & network contact info


I know that all of you are continuing to fight for our show! You are the best :)
For a little cheer up, here is a new photo of Alex O'Loughlin as vamped out Mick St John in Moonlight's Fated to Pretend episode (#1x13). I left it large enough for you to use as wallpaper. Click on the picture above for a bigger version of the image.

Here again, is the contact info we are using........

Please, continue urging Warner Bros to shop our show around to other networks. We also want to write the networks.... CW, SciFi, FX & USA in particular.... letting them know what a goldmine they could have if they pick up Moonlight. Tell them all that we will follow our show!

Please, spread the word! You know how important it is... and, as always, I know that I can count on you.

Warner Bros Studio
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank, CA 91522-0002
Phone Number ( 818 ) 954-6000

President of WB Television
Peter Roth
peter.roth@warnerbros.com

WB feed back form ~
http://www.warnerbros.com/main/help/customer_service.html

As I've said, I think FX would be a good home for Moonlight. After all, Alex is already known there for his great role on The Shield.

FX Network
2121 Avenue of the Stars
19th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Main # ( 310 ) 369-1000
Feedback email user@fxnetworks.com
Network President ~ John Landgraf


CW Network
feedback@CWTV.com
Paul.McGuire@cwtv.com
Comment Line ( 818 ) 977-6878

CW Entertainment President
Dawn Ostroff
3300 W Olive Ave #3
Burbank, CA 91505
Dawn.ostroff@cwtv.com
( 818 ) 977-2500

CW Chief Operating Officer

john.maatta@cwtv.com

USA & Sci-Fi Network President
Bonnie Hammer
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1513
bonnie.hammer@unistudios.com
( 212 ) 413-5000

Sci-Fi Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza
21st Floor
New York, NY 10112

feedback@scifi.com
President (reports to Bonnie Hammer)
David Howe
Senior VP of Programming
Tom Vitale



USA Network Viewer Hotline
( 212 ) 664-4444
This is the NBC switchboard number. Ask for the USA viewer hotline.
Sci-Fi is also part of NBC. You can call this number again & leave a message for SciFi too.

USA
30 Rockefeller Plaza
21st Floor
New York, NY 10112
You can use this same address for the Sci-Fi channel.

http://www.usanetwork.com/feedback/#Contact

Petition ~
http://www.youchoose.net/campaign/move_moonlight_to_another_network