October 27, 2009
Hello Fellow Rangers:
This past week I have seen people's frustrations with the announced delay of the release of the comic. First and foremost this is not a delay, as no one at Devil's Due ever posted a firm release date. This came from sources at local comic shops or other sources but not from DDP. They have consistently communicated to us that the date was not set.
The fact is CBS has invested time and money in allowing the Jericho Comic book to be produced, marketed and distributed. This is a business, things happen in the production process in all businesses that sometimes cause delays in the release of a product or service. As a private business they are under no obligation to tell the public anything as to why things have been delayed.
Dan Shotz has posted on the Jericho Fan Forum at the DDP site and DDP itself has posted that the comic will come out on November 27, 2009. Ratkeeper and I received an email from Josh (president of DDP) and Cody (Jericho Comic Editor) last week that they want to work directly with the fans to promote the launch of the comic book.
Right now we need to put aside our feelings and look to work with the comic producers to make sure we maximize sales and our chances to get more Jericho. If people start to cancel their subscriptions or pre-orders over a small blip in the radar they may be jeopardizing the future of more Jericho on television or the big screen.
I understand that a few have complained that there is not a direct way to contact DDP and the help email on the website is not reliable. We have sent emails directly to Josh and Cody this weekend and asked them to fix this situation. We also asked them to see if they can send out an email to all those who pre-purchased the comic as a matter of curtesey to let them know about the delay.
We have worked our butts off to get to this point and now is not the time to lose our cool and think short-term. We have 31 days until the release of the comic and we need to continue to work together and remain United in our Goal to get Jericho on the big screen and back on the air hopefully at Epix.
Stay the Course
Redsox1986
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
More Info from Gwen
There is a way to contact the Devils Due Store, it's on the left column (scroll down until you find it). If you have a question about your order you can contact the store directly.
Those of us who have signed up, for the DDP Jericho newsletter, got a letter telling us about the delay. You can sign up for the DDP Jericho newsletter here: http://jerichocomic.squarespace.com/newsletter/
If you have any other questions for DDP, then contact Redsox or me.Gwen
Those of us who have signed up, for the DDP Jericho newsletter, got a letter telling us about the delay. You can sign up for the DDP Jericho newsletter here: http://jerichocomic.squarespace.com/newsletter/
If you have any other questions for DDP, then contact Redsox or me.Gwen
Monday, October 26, 2009
Weekly Gatherings
Beau's Bark - Come join our "open house" chat for most of Tuesday evening to accommodate the time zones!! This is a fun time to get together with old friends and make some new ones! Looking forward to seeing you there!
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 the thread.
Tuesday Night Ranger Watchers - Come chat and watch with us on Tuesdays at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern. You will need to be logged on to see the chat room link, which is under the community menu (chat for members).
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 the thread.
Tuesday Night Ranger Watchers - Come chat and watch with us on Tuesdays at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern. You will need to be logged on to see the chat room link, which is under the community menu (chat for members).
Jericho Comic Release Date Moved to November 27th
From Jeanine123, DDP just updated their website:
Issue 1 now scheduled for 11/27 release. We know the wait is long, but it's oh so worth it. Proof of that is coming next week when we begin releasing sneak peeks of the beautiful art online. Stay tuned!
Also, to thank you for your patience look for quick releases between issues 2 and 3. More to come!
http://jerichocomic.squarespace.com/
Issue 1 now scheduled for 11/27 release. We know the wait is long, but it's oh so worth it. Proof of that is coming next week when we begin releasing sneak peeks of the beautiful art online. Stay tuned!
Also, to thank you for your patience look for quick releases between issues 2 and 3. More to come!
http://jerichocomic.squarespace.com/
Operation Phoenix/Jericho Comic Update
October 23, 2009
Hello Fellow Rangers,
Yesterday we received a message via the DDP Jericho Forum that the Comic Book has be delayed until Friday, November 27, 2009. http://jerichocomic.squarespace.com/
I know many of you are disappointed or upset about the date being pushed back. But we need to keep things in perspective. Last year at this time, Jericho was dead in the water. Talks had broken down with Comcast and the end was in sight. Then in November of 2008 CBS actually gave us an early Christmas present as Jericho was put on the CW for a 29 week run and as we know, from the producers, they were very pleased with the ratings.
Over the past 19 months we have put articles in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter, produced and aired our own TV commercial, put up a billboard in LA, shelled Nielsen's Offices in Tampa and ensured that CBS and EPIX received more mail than Santa Clause. All of this was accomplished by individuals doing their small part, some sent post cards or letters, some sent emails, some contributed money to the TV ad of bill board. But this was and is a collect team effort co-ordinated over the internet. We truly have contributed to the transformation of television.
The comic book was announce early this Spring and it built up momentum in July at Comic Con in San Diego. All the while new fans were discovering Jericho and Rangers throughout North America and across the globe continued to get the word out about this amazing television show.
Right now we have 5 weeks to the comic launch. This is the first new Jericho related storyline product whether it be a TV show, movie or book to come out since March of 2008.
If it had not been for each and every one of us out there in the Jericho Fandom doing our small part, this would never have happened. We have waged a long and hard fought battle with one of the largest corporations in America and we have made them take time, reflect and take Jericho out of the waste basket and look to see if it is worth producing
Epix just announced this week their intention to produce original scripted programming each quarter, be it mini series or 13 episodes dramas. We have an original show with a built in audience that continues to grow despite CBS's best efforts to kill it.
DDP is looking for our help to promote the Jericho Comic Book over the next 5 weeks. All of Us collectively can actually help get a movie and possibly our show back on the air but we need to continue to have faith and tap what ever reserve we have as we head into the stretch run.
I am asking that we come together and work with the DDP representatives and drive this sled over the finish-line. I am convinced we will be rewarded for our hard work and perserverance.
Keep the Faith we are almost there
Redsox 1986
Hello Fellow Rangers,
Yesterday we received a message via the DDP Jericho Forum that the Comic Book has be delayed until Friday, November 27, 2009. http://jerichocomic.squarespace.com/
I know many of you are disappointed or upset about the date being pushed back. But we need to keep things in perspective. Last year at this time, Jericho was dead in the water. Talks had broken down with Comcast and the end was in sight. Then in November of 2008 CBS actually gave us an early Christmas present as Jericho was put on the CW for a 29 week run and as we know, from the producers, they were very pleased with the ratings.
Over the past 19 months we have put articles in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter, produced and aired our own TV commercial, put up a billboard in LA, shelled Nielsen's Offices in Tampa and ensured that CBS and EPIX received more mail than Santa Clause. All of this was accomplished by individuals doing their small part, some sent post cards or letters, some sent emails, some contributed money to the TV ad of bill board. But this was and is a collect team effort co-ordinated over the internet. We truly have contributed to the transformation of television.
The comic book was announce early this Spring and it built up momentum in July at Comic Con in San Diego. All the while new fans were discovering Jericho and Rangers throughout North America and across the globe continued to get the word out about this amazing television show.
Right now we have 5 weeks to the comic launch. This is the first new Jericho related storyline product whether it be a TV show, movie or book to come out since March of 2008.
If it had not been for each and every one of us out there in the Jericho Fandom doing our small part, this would never have happened. We have waged a long and hard fought battle with one of the largest corporations in America and we have made them take time, reflect and take Jericho out of the waste basket and look to see if it is worth producing
Epix just announced this week their intention to produce original scripted programming each quarter, be it mini series or 13 episodes dramas. We have an original show with a built in audience that continues to grow despite CBS's best efforts to kill it.
DDP is looking for our help to promote the Jericho Comic Book over the next 5 weeks. All of Us collectively can actually help get a movie and possibly our show back on the air but we need to continue to have faith and tap what ever reserve we have as we head into the stretch run.
I am asking that we come together and work with the DDP representatives and drive this sled over the finish-line. I am convinced we will be rewarded for our hard work and perserverance.
Keep the Faith we are almost there
Redsox 1986
Texas Ranger Facebook Group
Kenny has formed a new facebook group for Jericho fans in Texas: Link
He hopes to also have a launch party for the Jericho comic.
Come meet your fellow rangers and plan for the Texas Jericho comic launch party.
He hopes to also have a launch party for the Jericho comic.
Come meet your fellow rangers and plan for the Texas Jericho comic launch party.
DDP's Bestseller List for 10/23
01. Hack/Slash Omnibus
02. Jericho Season 3 - Civil War Six Issue Subscription
03. GI Joe: America's Elite TPB Vol. 5 World War III Omnibus
04. Jericho Season 3 - A+B Cover Subscription Pack
05. James Farr's Xombie: Reanimated TPB
06. Hack/Slash: The Series #25 Comic Con Variant
07. Barack the Barbarian #2
08. GI Joe: Storm Shadow #1 Foil Cover
09. GI Joe: Americas Elite #33 Sketch
10. Barack the Barbarian #1 cover A
02. Jericho Season 3 - Civil War Six Issue Subscription
03. GI Joe: America's Elite TPB Vol. 5 World War III Omnibus
04. Jericho Season 3 - A+B Cover Subscription Pack
05. James Farr's Xombie: Reanimated TPB
06. Hack/Slash: The Series #25 Comic Con Variant
07. Barack the Barbarian #2
08. GI Joe: Storm Shadow #1 Foil Cover
09. GI Joe: Americas Elite #33 Sketch
10. Barack the Barbarian #1 cover A
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