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5/23 ABC is selling Reaper Right Now! Write your affiliate ASAP!
Okay, I can't do all the links here as I think it's against the rules, so I will try the best I can:
An industry insider addressed in his blog Reaper's prospects for life after the CW. This backs up Hollywood Reporter's recent article. Among the many tidbits:
The issue here is the CW affiliates. The more CW affiliates that pick up Reaper, the more likely the show will be renewed. We are still stressing that if you want Reaper to return, email your local affiliate and let them know. We (at ReaperDMV) have received some good feedback, especially from the Regional Manager of several stations on the East Coast, Chris Wolf. Today, someone posted and *that* response said ABC is trying to sell a WHOLE season! Click here to find your affiliate.
In that vein, it has been pointed out that Tribune Broadcasting owns a boatload of CW affiliates. If Tribune's stations pick up Reaper, then renewal is considered a lock.
If you live in an area covered by Tribune Broadcasting (click here to see if you are), Tribune's feedback page lists as a contact:
Gary Weitman
Media Relations, Tribune Company
435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 6061
[email protected]
Whether you live in an area covered by Tribune Broadcasting or not, make sure you also contact your local affiliate. Mentioning a potential Sunday night pair up of Reaper and Legend of the Seeker probably wouldn't hurt. I have also been mentioning the Reaper Petition myself.
And for all fans, including international: Write ABC Studios and thank them for their support of Reaper. Overseas sales are important too, so if ABC knows they can make money internationally, that's another reason for them to want to keep the show.
Mr. Stephen McPherson
President
ABC Entertainment Group
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521
Re: REAPER
Click here to email ABC Studios.
Last but not least, the insider recommends trying to get advertisers to write in too. Fans are nice, but potential advertisers are better. If you know any businesses that might be willing to purchase local airtime, ask if they would be willing to advertise during Reaper. If they say yes, see if they will also tell that to your CW affiliate.
On a personal note, I want to thank all the people who have participated in this campaign, regardless of our success. A beach cannot be made with only a single grain of sand. Never underestimate your power, grasshoppers. Thank you.
Okay, I can't do all the links here as I think it's against the rules, so I will try the best I can:
An industry insider addressed in his blog Reaper's prospects for life after the CW. This backs up Hollywood Reporter's recent article. Among the many tidbits:
- ABC Studios is still commited to the show.
- Tyler's Reaper contract requires his return, regardless if the show is picked up by a network or syndication.
- While talks are in the works for SyFy, by far and away the most likely scenario for Reaper is syndication to the CW affiliates.
- ABC Studios is aiming to pair up Reaper with Legend of the Seeker, another syndicated ABC Studios production that already successfully airs on many of the affiliates.
- If sold with Legend of the Seeker, Reaper may be looking at an October return.
- Time is running out. At most, the insider estimates a week before a final decision will be made.
The issue here is the CW affiliates. The more CW affiliates that pick up Reaper, the more likely the show will be renewed. We are still stressing that if you want Reaper to return, email your local affiliate and let them know. We (at ReaperDMV) have received some good feedback, especially from the Regional Manager of several stations on the East Coast, Chris Wolf. Today, someone posted and *that* response said ABC is trying to sell a WHOLE season! Click here to find your affiliate.
In that vein, it has been pointed out that Tribune Broadcasting owns a boatload of CW affiliates. If Tribune's stations pick up Reaper, then renewal is considered a lock.
If you live in an area covered by Tribune Broadcasting (click here to see if you are), Tribune's feedback page lists as a contact:
Gary Weitman
Media Relations, Tribune Company
435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 6061
[email protected]
Whether you live in an area covered by Tribune Broadcasting or not, make sure you also contact your local affiliate. Mentioning a potential Sunday night pair up of Reaper and Legend of the Seeker probably wouldn't hurt. I have also been mentioning the Reaper Petition myself.
And for all fans, including international: Write ABC Studios and thank them for their support of Reaper. Overseas sales are important too, so if ABC knows they can make money internationally, that's another reason for them to want to keep the show.
Mr. Stephen McPherson
President
ABC Entertainment Group
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521
Re: REAPER
Click here to email ABC Studios.
Last but not least, the insider recommends trying to get advertisers to write in too. Fans are nice, but potential advertisers are better. If you know any businesses that might be willing to purchase local airtime, ask if they would be willing to advertise during Reaper. If they say yes, see if they will also tell that to your CW affiliate.
On a personal note, I want to thank all the people who have participated in this campaign, regardless of our success. A beach cannot be made with only a single grain of sand. Never underestimate your power, grasshoppers. Thank you.
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