Dresden Files 2hr Storm Front & View-In March 8th!!!

Thanks to our efforts, on this Saturday morning, March 8th at 3 a.m. ET US Sci-Fi is airing the long awaited and much anticipated 2hr version of the Dresden File's Storm Front!!

We WILL be holding a View-In on the scifi.com Dresden Files Forum during the airing and we MUST have an extremely great showing! The Nielsen numbers - if they even cover this time period - aren't going to reflect the actual viewership. Sci-Fi DOES keep track of forum traffic, so this is our chance to show how dedicated a viewership the Dresden Files really has and EVERYONE who wants to see a Season 2 MUST log on to the forum and make their presence known.

We've been having fun with the View-Ins, but this time is crucial. This is the LAST time we fans will have before the Upfront to impress the Execs with our numbers and with our dedication to see Season 2+ of the series. We cannot let Sci-Fi's miserable scheduling plan cause us to fail.

Every single person counts!

Melodramatic? Maybe, but it’s still a fact that each of us has this chance to pitch in and make a difference.

Be heard. Be at the View-In on March 8th 3 am ET.

Why Advertisers Should Want the Dresden Files

It's obvious that the viewers want more Dresden Files.

But what do the Advertisers want??

It's obvious that viewers love the Dresden Files' excellently written stories, the extremely talented actors, and the the uniqueness and freshness of the show and it's ability to capture the imagination - they're begging for more episodes.

After all, over 10,337 of them have signed the New Home 4 Dresden Petition!

But its the advertisers who pay for the shows to air, right?

SO, what do the advertisers want??

One would think advertisers would want their ads to air in the shows watched by the most possible viewers, giving their ads the chance to be seen by the most possible people, right? Having viewers who come back week after week would mean their products would have even greater chance of being seen, remembered, and eventually bought, right??

Well, there you go!

The viewers and the advertisers want the same thing:

More seasons of the Dresden Files!!

WHY? Because the Dresden Files had an average of 1.23 HH rating - that would put it in 3rd to 4th place on Sci-Fi Channel right now and above Stargate Atlantis! And that's just the average, the Dresden Files finished Season 1 in April with almost the same numbers as the Premier - how many other series can say they didn't LOSE viewership over the season??

Now check out the ratings posted by Sci-Fi on scfi.com for the last two weeks:

Maybe the advertisers should join the viewers in asking for more Dresden Files!

The Dresden Files - a "cult favorite"!

NBC calls the Dresden Files a "cult favorite Sci-Fi series" and MORE good news!!

Wow. I've never been part of a cult before! Strange...I would have thought it would feel more clanish or secretive or something. Maybe involve a special, secretive handshake...

In any case, with over 9,650 signatures from 68 countries on the New Home 4 Dresden Petition, and with the Dresden Files forum still being one of the most active on Sci-Fi's website, I can certainly see why NBC would say that the Dresden Files is a "cult favorite"!

This little statement is just one of several tidbits that have been discovered in the last few weeks that not only bring hope, but also add to the viability and attractiveness of the Dresden Files series renewal!

1. Lionsgate makes a deal with the WGA - Lionsgate can now hire writers! Should Sci-Fi renew the Dresden Files now, Lionsgate could hire writers and have the series back on the air while most other Channels & Networks are still airing repeats!!
   


2. Lionsgate puts TWO scenes from the Dresden Files in the movie The Eye!!
   


3. The Sci-Fi Channel gets a new President - Bonnie Hammer steps out and Mr. Howe becomes the new president of Sci-Fi Channel. Mr. Howe will hopefully listen to his customers and realize the value of the Dresden Files on Sci-Fi!
   
   Write him and tell him congratulations - and ask for Season 2: Mr. Dave Howe, President, NBC Universal/Sci-Fi Channel, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
   


4. Two-hour version of Storm Front scheduled on Sci-Fi - After airing in Canada and New Zealand as well as other countries, and after many e-mails and letters, Sci-Fi is going to air the updated 2 hr Dresden Files Pilot!! It's on March 7th at 3 a.m., but it IS airing!
   
   We'll be holding a View-In on the Sci-Fi Dresden Forum during the airing to let them know we're watching - not all of us have Nielsen boxes, you know. To be impressive, we need EVERYONE to log on! See you there!
   
   
5. People's Choice Buzz Poll for Dresden's Renewal - It's now in the Archives under 'expired Feb. 1'. The Poll ranked in the top 3 pages of the 'Most Voted' polls and ended with 73% of voters wanting the Dresden Files renewed!!
   
   
6. NBC's delaring the Dresden Files a "cult favorite Sci-Fi series" - On their own website!

The Powers That Be obviously know that the Dresden Files is popular and supported. Now we just have to convince them to do something about it!

To do that, we need ALL the Dresden Files supporters and ALL the folks who are tired of being ignored by the entertainment industry to stand up and be heard - all it takes is a few e-mails, a few cards and letters, an hour or so a week at the View-Ins and we CAN make a difference!

Thoughts in December

It's been pretty quiet due to the Holidays, so I've had time to think about the Save the Dresden Files Campaign, to look back on all we've done in 2007...and to wonder how in the world I got so involved!

If anyone had asked me at this time last year about how I planned on spending 2007, I can say with complete certitude that helping run a campaign to save a television show would not have been on the list.

But then again, at that time I hadn't seen or heard of the Dresden Files TV series or Jim Butcher's book series, either!

Well, I may not have been able to predict it, but I have to say that I've enjoyed parts of it, been annoyed by parts of it, confused by most of it, and angered by a good bit of it.

I've learned things I never even knew that I didn't know. I've learned how to find things that I'd never thought of looking for before. I've learned how to Digg, Blogg, and Forum. I've written more letters than I have in the rest of my life combined, and have logged more computer time than my kids - and that's considerable!

I've read nasty stuff about big businesses and corporations that I wish I'd never learned. Was astonished and aghast that one person with enough power could be selfish enough to allow their hurt feelings to prevent the happiness of thousands. Solidified my previously somewhat vague belief that greed is widespread and virulent, and strengthened my determination to not to turn into one of the people whose actions I despise!

So to sum it up, I've learned a lot in 2007 but most importantly, I've met some of the coolest folks in the country and around the world that I never would have met if it weren't for our shared love of excellent entertainment in general and the Dresden Files in particular! I've learned from them, ranted with them, planned with them, chilled with them, gotten to know them, and chatted with them late into many nights - and for that, I will always be grateful!

68 Countries Support the Dresden Files

It's fantastic to see that folks from so many countries enjoy the Dresden Files and as of today, there are 68 countries (67 countries + the USA) represented on the New Home 4 Dresden Petition among its nearly 8,100 signatures! Many of these folks have never seen the series on regular television, but have found and fallen in love with the series from the DVD's or from watching it on-line.


We fans here in the US have been campaigning for the return of this excellent series, but we haven't posted any information on country-specific sites other than Spacecast and Sky1, and there hasn't been any advertising from Sci-Fi, so the fact that this many people from this many countries have found the series and found the petition says volumes about the quality and appeal of the Dresden Files series!!


I think it's amazing and I really hope that the execs at Sci-Fi Channel, NBC, and GE - with their desire to globalize their entertainment businesses - look at this as the excellent opportunity that it is!!

RESULTS of the Dec. 7th Dresden Files View-In!!

Tonight's Dresden Files View-In was once again proof that, despite the fact that we do not have Nielsen Boxes & aren't being counted, the series has extremely strong fan support and an ever-growing fanbase!!

* The Dresden Files Forum had a high of 89 users - 29 members & 60 guests!!

* The “December 7th Dresden Files View-In” thread had high of 35 users - 29 members & 6 guests!!

* The “December 7th Dresden Files View-In” thread had 384 posts and 20 pages in just 1-1/2 hrs!

THANK YOU to every single fan who made it to the View –In!!

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Now we must tell Sci-Fi what we want - MORE DRESDEN FILES!!!

Write letters, postcards, cards, Holiday cards to Sci-Fi and tell them

‘Thank You for the repeats, now please renew the Dresden Files!!’

Call the Viewer Comments line, send e-mails.

Do all of the above!!

SciFi Contact Information:

Bonnie Hammer, President
NBC Universal/Sci-Fi Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112

Dave Howe, Executive VP & GM
SCI FI Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York NY, 10112

Thomas P. Vitale, Senior VP Programming and Original Movies
SCI FI Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza,
Floor 21
New York NY, 10112

Mark Stern, Executive VP Original Programming
NBC Universal/Sci Fi Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York NY, 10112

feedback@scifi.com
programming@ scifi.com

Viewer Comments line: 212-664-3571 - leave a message!

TGIF!!!

Well, it's finally here: Friday, November 16th!!!

I have to say that I was disappointed, though not surprised, that I didn’t get to see Harry, Bob, and Murphy back on TV last Friday, 11/9. The first TDF View-In was successful, and gave us an idea of what to expect for this week, but I was really looking forward to seeing the Dresden Files on the tube, you know?

And yes, I still have a TV with a tube, so the old slang still works for me. By the time I’ll be able to get one of the nifty, huge, flatscreen HD TV’s, holographic TV’s will have been invented. :D

I’m excited about tonight, and a little nervous...

We have such busy lives, most of us, that finding time to sit still for an hour on someone else’s schedule is very difficult. But while TiVo may, DVR won't make any contribution to tonight’s TDF View-In. Fans will have to be at their computers in person and logged on and watching the show in order to make a contribution to this protest/celebration. I hope tons of fans are informed and motivated enough to stay in for a while on this Friday night to support the series.

I guess we’ll all find out in 2 hours and 30 minutes…

VOTE for TDF as your favorite DVD!!!

- VOTE the Dresden Files as your FAVORITE DVD!!!

Winners are based consumer votes and will be announced on Monday, Nov. 12!

Why should we take the few seconds to vote for the Dresden Files?
Buzz, publicity!! The awards will be presented by Home Media Magazine in cooperation with TVShowsOnDVD.com, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, and The Hollywood Reporter.

Vote for your favorites from Oct. 15 through 26 at HomeMediaMagazine.com and TVShowsonDVD.com.

Make sure those in power KNOW that this is a series with serious backing and on that is very much worth renewing!!

MAGIC MONDAY!!! to Save Dresden!

As both Lionsgate & Mr. Blackthorne have stated that Lionsgate likes the Dresden Files & both are willing to continue with the series, we've decided to let Lionsgate - the producer of the Dresden Files - know EXACTLY how much support they have in the form of fans, EXACTLY how much we love the show, and EXACLT how much we want the show back on the air!

Our objective? To convince Lionsgate to find another channel/network - a New Home - for the Dresden Files!! How?
By overwhelming Lionsgate with LOVE on MAGIC MONDAY - September 10th!!
We need everyone who wants to see the Dresden Files back on the air - and anyone else who is willing to help - to do any combination of the following:
- Write postcards - either Dresden -themed ones from the links below, or ones local to your area.
- Send little skulls
- Send drumsticks
- Send self-designed Dresden-themed items like t-shirts, mugs, etc. to the Executives at Lionsgate & assure them - in one's OWN words:

That Lionsgate did an EXCELLENT job in the production of the Dresden Files - NO bashing here, afterall, it WASN'T Lionsgate that didn't renew! Remember: LOVE! :)

- That the Dresden Files is an fantastic show that deserves a Season 2.
- That the cast & crew selection was spectacular!!
- That we fans will watch the show on whatever channel it is on.
- If you've bought the DVD's, mention it.

CONTACT INFO available on the forums at dresdencity.org & jim-butcher.com.
Remember, we want them to find Dresden & Company a new home, so we want to show them our appreciation for their job of producing the series a job very well done!

Resources:
T-shirt designs available at http://dresdencity.org
Printable Postcard Images:http://forums.scifi.com/index.php?showtopic=2285078

I will also be printing out ALL the current comments from the New Home 4 Dresden Petition either on a giant scroll or on individual postcards & sending them to the Execs at Lionsgate so they can see the large number of fans who have responded so far!

We'll be posting statistics such as DVD sales etc. & there is additional statistical info on another thread on the dresdencity.org & Scifi.com/Dresden forums.

We want Harry & Bob back!! If you do, too, then help us convince Lionsgate how MUCH we want it!!

Dragon*Con!

As I said before, I'd never been to such an event & was really looking forward to it, though I didn't know what to expect. First, let me just say that the event is HUGE - somewhere close to 60,000 attendees and would you believe it took up most of 3 giant hotels: the Hyatt, the Mariott, AND the Hilton?!!! It made the Yahoo! News: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070902/ap_en_ot/dragon_con

I didn't get to order my ticket before the deadline, so I had to register on-site - that consisted of almost 3 hours of standing in a winding line. Standing that long in line should have been way more boring than it was, but there were SO many folks already decked out in costumes that it was entertaining - though I still wish it hadn't taken so long!

After finally making it through registration & getting my badge, I had a bit of trouble finding the Dresden fan table that was already set up thanks to Shiska Bob. It was listed on the D*C website & in the schedule & info book that it would be in the Mariott, but as the Mariott was still undergoing renovation, some of the tables had been moved. I finally tracked the table down in the Hilton, which was great because it was right in front of the huge rooms housing the Merchants!!

Shiska Bob had an EXCELLENT table banner/swag and totally awesome stickers and bookmarks beautifully printed by themselves and some tiny, little Bob's Skull keychains which everyone LOVED - a total HIT!!! THANKS SHISKA BOB!!!
I'd printed the Raffle & Dresden fliers out in large format & mounted them on foamcore for display, I also had 150 b/w DVD fliers & 150 color DVD filers for handouts, boxes of Harry's 'business card', and also some little hard foam Bob Skulls.

Hundreds, seriously HUNDREDS of fans came by the table!! So many didn't know the show hadn't been renewed & were upset when they found out, and others knew & were PO'd at Sci-Fi for not renewing it, while nearly ALL of them promised to sign the New Home 4 Dresden Petition!! I believe many of them already have as the number of signatures jumped enormously since Friday morning, August 31!! THANK YOU D*C attendees/TDF FANS!!!

I had so much fun talking to everyone that my voice was scratchy at the end of Friday! Friday night at 7 there was a pannel discussion for the Dresden Files over in the Hyatt & after finally finding the room, found a couple of the remaining seats. It was standing-room only - & Sci-Fi was worried about ratings!! HA!!! Unfortunately, for some reason the pannel members were fans of the books & the discussion was more about the series 'failing' because of the differences between the books & the TV version. Naturally I couldn't keep quiet on that & stood up & commented more than once and there were plenty of other TV series-lovers there as well!

There was also a man who commented that said according to 'industry insiders' demographics were the reason that TDF wasn't renewed, at which point this amazing woman stood up & said she was a 40 something single woman with a ton of disposable income that the Sci-Fi should be trying to attract!! She was GREAT!!!

Saturday was just as busy, if not more so, than Friday with folks at the table non-stop! Everyone was VERY supportive and really wanted the show to come back! Many had their laptops in their rooms & said they'd sign the petition while they were at D*C, while others said they'd do it as soon as they got home & asked that Initiative #2 be postponed until they could get home & contribute. So, since the planning hadn't been completed, we rescheduled MAGIC MONDAY!! for Mon, Sept. 10th!!

Unfortunately, I had to leave unexpectedly early - family issues I had to come home to deal with - so I didn't get to attend Sun. or Monday. But, for my first ever Con of ANY type, it was incredible!!! I didn't get to see any of the other happenings (& I was REALLY wanting to see what James Marsters really looked like) but for the TDF Campaign efforts - it was fantastic!!!

And, though I've said it on several other threads & forums, to all the D*C fans: THANK YOU - you are MAGNIFICENT!!!