The 'Earth2' mailing list located at 'stargame.org' serves as a host for Earth2:
Eden Advance, a fan club for supporters of Earth2. To get more information on
the club, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Earth2: Eden Advance, P.O.
Box 733, Westminster, CA 92684-0733 or visit our web site at
<URL:http://www.umsa.umd.edu/johnw/Earth2/EdenAdvance.html>. You can also send
an e-mail message to <EdenAdvance@stargame.org>, for more information.
Items are annotated with person(s) who contributed the material or comment,
usually as the one "first to post". Direct comments when possible to that person
especially when requesting the original material (see section below on reducing
list mail). For comments regarding this summary, contact mbrando@pe-nelson.com.
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Earth 2: Eden Advance (E2EA) Topics:
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Kim <Hunter3733@aol.com> of "The New Pacifica Census Bureau" is collecting
demographics of E2EA list members and requests that members voluntarily provide
the following information:
Name, age, sex (yes please is not an appropriate answer), income, occupation,
where you're from, favorite E2 character, favorite E2 story line and anything
else you think is pertinent to the group.
Mark <mjm4@ix.netcom.com> is collecting names/addresses/email addresses/etc for
the E2EA membership database. Please send Mark your address info.
Mail Blitz: (THIS WEEK, PLEASE WRITE)
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CAt <domino@cybercomm.net> has volunteered to coordinate the "mail target of the
week" which is now "Steve Spielberg" (note: on Larry King live, Spielberg said
he preferred to be called "Steve"). See Ambin info below for more full details.
CAt's recommendations are to include in your letter:
Your demographics (especially if you have desirable ones), that you watched the
show loyally, but you had difficulty with the
a.time slot
b. constant preemptions.
That you had may friends who watched but had trouble with the above. What you
especially liked about the show (originality, character development, etc.) A
request/plea to help campaign for E2's continued existance, or if he can't, to
please refer our letters to whoever might use them best. DO NOT put any mention
of E2 on the outside of the envelope. Sharon <SCHLUHS5@technet.nm.org> and Mike
<mbrando@pe-nelson.com> add you might want to consider *handwritten* letters as
opposed to laser printed.
Anis <bq689@freenet.carleton.ca> suggests using "scrap" paper to emphasize the
"green" aspects of E2 since part of the reason for Earth2 was to create an
indirect reminder to take care of the environment.
E2EA Merchandising:
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Vicky <Seleya8@aol.com> sent out a vote sheet/questionaire on articles you'd
like to see. Please fill it out and return to Vicky (with INPUT!!! <g>). She
notes: "We still need logos including, but not limited to: The MAMAS, The Rabid
Clancyettes, The "VA-1587" in similar type to the Ops jacket, The Hotel New
Pacifica and any further E2:EA logo concepts."
E2EA List'iquette:
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Try not to include entire blocks of text in replies, only what's appropriate.
Use general keywords like 'DISCUSSION','HUMOR',etc. in the subject line in order
to let people know what the post regards. Alicia reserves subject heading 'ALL
READ' for list administrative purposes.
E2EA Lists at MAJORDOMO@STARGAME.ORG:
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E2EA Contact: Alicia <mowlaial@ucunix.san.uc.edu>
earth2 - Main list for E2EA
earth2-digest - Digest version of 'earth2'.
E2-FanFic - List for fan fiction distributions
E2-Humor - "humorous" postings
Earth2-Thread - List for receiving summations (like this post) only
To subscribe to a list, send mail to MAJORDOMO@STARGAME.ORG with the words,
subscribe <listname>
in the BODY of your mail message (no subject). You may subscribe to more than
one.
To leave a list, send mail to MAJORDOMO@STARGAME.ORG with the words,
unsubscribe <listname>
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The Dream Plane Newsletter:
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E2EA Contact: Stacy <WillowNMS@aol.com>
Stacy <WillowNMS@aol.com> says that the October issue of the Dream Plane will
feature Danziger and if you want to see him, you have to help her pull together
enough stuff so she can devote lots of space to him. So, Stacy offered a
challenge:
"I need people to write articles on Clancy Brown that include a filmography,
Danziger's character, etc. We'll certainly re-visit him in the future (maybe
with an interview from our favorite Scoopster!), but for now I'd like to put
together an issue that covers the actor, the character, etc. So, if you are
staring at your July Dream Plane and wishing to see Danziger, this note is for
you!"
Drop Stacy a note if you'd like to write for the Dream Plane.
How do I get it?
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For more info on Earth 2: Eden Advance, and to get a *FREE* copy of the premiere
issue of The Dream Plane, send a business size, or *PREFERABLY* a 6x9, self-
addressed stamped envelope to:
Earth 2: Eden Advance
P.O. Box 733
Westminster, CA 92684-0733
Either size of envelope will require $.55 postage. For fans outside of the
United States, send a self-addressed envelope and include international return
coupons (not affixed). The first issue is free, subsequent monthly issues can be
obtained on a subscription basis: $10 for fans in the U.S., $15 Canadian for
fans in Canada, and $20 U.S. for fans outside of the U.S. and Canada.
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E2EA Convention:
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E2EA Contact: Julie <Julie@sdsu.edu>
Vivian <vivien@rfx.rfx.com> spoke to Hugo Scales this week and when she brought
up New Pacificon (he loved the name, made him laugh) he said that while he could
not promise Michael Duggan's committment, she should send him whatever material
she has on E2: EA and New Pacificon to him via snail mail. He also suggested
contacting the actors especially Clancy Brown about attending. He knows that CB
still maintains an interest in the show and what we are doing.
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NBC:
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Continuing email to local stations and affiliates. connect to
<URL:http//www.nbc.com>
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MCA/UTV/Amblin:
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Universal mail:
Tom Thayer
President
Universal Television
100 Universal City Plaza
Bldg. 500-12
Universal City, CA 91608
Amblin Contact:
Michael Duggan
c/o Amblin Entertainment
100 Universal Plaza, Bungalow 477
Universal City, CA 91608
A letter from Michael Duggan was forwarded to many of the E2 web sites this
week, apparently in the hope of multiple postings to all E2 support groups. The
text of this letter (with preface from a 'Mike McQ') and the full text of the M.
Duggan letter follow below:
"Michael Duggan asked me to send the following letter to as many relevant E2
sites and newsgroups that I could find. I work for an Internet access provider
and have a better chance of finding them all than he does. Please post to as
many groups as ight be interested. I'll look for a few more, but I'm sure you'll
get the major ones.
Thanks, Mike McQ"
--- Begin Letter ---
"Dear supporters of Earth 2:
I'm writing this at the request of Michael Duggan, Executive Producer and
co-creator of the series. Michael has read the many letters that have poured in
over the last few months, and as they have become too numerous for us to respond
to, he has asked that I post this as a response at the various web sites.
Your words of encouragement have indeed been appreciated. The page ad in Variety
this past June was both moving and an exceptional example of how good television
can arouse and mobilize its audiences. Even having said that, it was a rare
event.
In the interest of presenting some facts amidst the the feelings of
disappointment, it should be made clear that many elements come into play in the
survival of a television series. Earth 2 was a mammoth undertaking. It ranks
among the most expensive shows ever produced at Universal Television. NBC was
always a strong supporter of the show. Unfortunately, the fiscal needs of
Universal, were such that creative elements of the show would have been
jeopardized to an unacceptable level. Unacceptable to the network (NBC) and to
the show's creators. Ultimately, in an attempt to find a solution to its
financial concerns, Universal opted to replace the show's creators and Exec
producers with a new team. NBC found the new direction not to their liking and
decided to cancel the show.
Although Michael is not in a position to offer much hope at this time, it is not
to say that the show is irreconcilibly dead. Universal is in the midst of a
transition. New ownership (Seagrams/ Bronfman) has brought with it the
beginnings of new senior level management (Ron Meyer from CAA), and possibly new
direction and enthusiasm for the television division. Steven Spielberg has told
Michael he was a huge fan of the show, but to the best of my knowledge, he has
not as of yet, flexed his considerable strength on its demise. Still, a fairly
massive push would be needed to jumpstart Universal, NBC or even another network
to reinstate the series. The letters, postings, ads, and general word of mouth
have gone a long way to keep the show on the minds of those needing persuasion,
and if it is indeed an indication of what's out there, then it's true that
there's a lot of life left in the hearts of those who loved Earth 2.
Thank you. Long live E2, its devoted fan base, and with them, Devon, Danziger,
and all the inhabs of G889.
Hugo Scales (for Michael Duggan)"
--- End Letter ---
Vivian <vivien@rfx.rfx.com> gives us the address for Mr. S at both Amblin and
Dreamworks:
Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg
c/o Amblin Entertainment c/o Dreamsworks SKG
100 Universal City Plaza 100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 477 Lakeside Bldg. #601
Universal City, CA 91608 Universal City, CA 91608
(818.777.1000)
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Other Networks/Papers:
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CBS contact info:
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Leslie Moonves
Entertainment. President
CBS
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90036
or:
51 W. 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
or:
Email: cbso01a@prodigy.com
ABC contact info:
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email: abcaudr@ccabc.com
ABC TV Viewer Services
77 West 66th St.
New York, NY 10023
(212) 456-7777
Mr. Ted Harbert
President of ABC Entertainment
2040 Avenue of the Stars, 6th Floor
Century City CA 90067
(213) 644-7777
Turner contact info:
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Robert Levi
Executive Vice President
Program Administration & Acquisitions
Turner Entertainment Networks
1050 Techwood Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 885-4651, Fax: (404) 885-4947
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Fan Work:
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Sue <sgcotton@nando.net> is working on Terrian sketches and would like to know
if anyone has got good still photos of Terrians. The level of detail is just too
much to capture accurately by the VCR.
Anne <AnnieBW@aol.com> wants members to know she is still accepting stories for
an
E2'zine called "Eden Project". Anne prefers stories that have not been published
on the 'Net, and says, "If you're writing a story, please contact me! I'd LOVE
to take a look at your story."
Karla <Karla-Tonella@uiowa.edu> announces a new Earth2 site that will include
video captures of the charactors. You can visit at
<URL:http://www.arcade.uiowa.edu/proj/earth2/e2.html> or Netscape browsers (site
maximized for Netscape 1.1N) can enter directly at
<URL:http://www.arcade.uiowa.edu/proj/earth2/index.html>
Tanya <radkey@atcon.com> also announces that Adair Consolodated just got a web
site up and running. Please come and visit, and let her know what you think,
what you want to see, etc. at:
<URL:http://www.atcon.com/ourusers/a/adair/adaircon.htm>
Several have posted to the list asking for episode guides. Kath
<kez@magna.com.au>
suggests looking at <URL:http://www.best.com/~ftmexpat/e2/a-e2.html>
FanFic:
"Deja Vu" 2/2 by Carrie Reed <judge@primenet.com>
"Scars on my Memory" (5/5) by Paula Sanders <GA0215@SIUCVMB.SIU.EDU>
"The Ends Can Justify The Means" 7/7 By Kristen Saari
<EISAARI@venus.cambrianc.on.ca>
"In the Shadow of Eve" Part 1 by Kath <kez@magna.com.au>
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ONLINE SERVICES/OTHER:
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>From CompuServe Mickie <mick@earthlink.net> reports from the SF/MEDIA forum that
the Earth2 section (15) will be replaced by "Space: Above & Beyond", the new Fox
series and that the Topic of the Month for September will be EARTH2. Mickie
encourages all E2EA members that have CompuServe access to increase traffic in
this forum to try and preserve E2 by at least having it combined with another
section rather than dropped.
Alicia <Alicia.Mowlai-Ashtiani@uc.edu> has created E2 areas in MUSH connect to
TIM (telnet to yay.tim.org 5440) then you @tel #2107. That will get you there.
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OTHER CONVENTIONS/FLYERS:
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Nicole <nneilan@unlinfo.unl.edu> has a friend who attended BUBONICON this past
weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico and took along New Pacificon '96 flyers and
reports that a fair number of them were picked up.
Anne <AnnieBW@aol.com> reports that husband John's system admin is going to
WorldCon in Glasgow, Scotland next week. He's volunteered to take some New
Pacificon flyers with him, as well as some of our home-made "Save E2" flyers.
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Other:
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Skywriting/Billboards/Emmy:
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Michael <mhart@lawsun.law.fsu.edu> says, "The votes are in and have been counted
up! The winner for the Skyad banner is:"
"May the Journey Continue ... Earth 2"
by a narrow margin over Barb's poem, and in a close third was "Our Emmy Vote for
Outstanding Drama goes to Amblin's Earth 2".
Gina <GinaT1000@aol.com> suggests that in order to generate even more publicity
write in advance local newspapers as well as Entertainment Tonight, Extra, and
network morning t.v. programs, such as Good Morning America. These t.v. shows
all cover the Emmys and if we can let them know in advance that we will be
sponsoring the Emmy flyby, perhaps we can receive some local and national
coverage.
Other:
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Debbie <kssphs2@coop.crn.org> found a place called: Martin Enterprises, PO
12211, Burke, Virginia, 22009-2211. They have mugs or tote bages for $12.95 that
say: "This time, WE are the aliens!-Earth2." You can also get the above text on
a sheet of stickers (ones you put on envelopes) for $1.50. They also have the
books, if you can't find them, for $5.99 each plus S & H. Your local bookstore
should be cheaper, @$4.99.
Tim <timh@fozzie.cc.wwu.edu>, who spent a lot of time a various chat pages on
the net wonders: "Why not create a GB&G chat page, much like you AOLers get to
do on Thursday nights. We could live out our favorite characters there,
socialize, and be merry. It would open upmore doors for the rest of the group
who feels left out (sniff) cuz we dont have AOL accounts... I don't have the
know how, the time, or the resources to set up a chatting area at this time...
and our sysadmins won't let us run scripts from our web pages. But if anybody
else wants to do it, I think it would be great fun!"
Robert <wieser@ix.netcom.com> reports that "Our friends at c|net have a list of
Web sites they call "now on the net" on their show and web site "www.cnet.com".
Most have been featured on the TV show (or will be soon I hope). and just in the
past couple days they have added E2:EA, the Jessica Steen home page, & E2 -
Internet Resources. it is located at
<URL:http://www.cnet.com/Central/Tv/Net/scifi.html>"
The "Scoop" <SCHLUHS5@technet.nm.org> does it again! Sharon reports that "Brian
Steele, the skilled actor who played one of the two Terrians we came to know and
love, has landed a new job. Brian is playing a monster of some sort in a feature
titled Relic, currently filming. For the role, Brian dons a 100 lbs suit and
walks on all fours in extensions. He is *loving* it!"
Who are we? A couple of people have asked me, "Star Trek has Trekkies, so who
are we?" Well from Kirk Trutner we have, "2fers" (Kirk's little nickname for
us).
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Member News:
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Sharon <SCHLUHS5@technet.nm.org> has July S. news! July spoke with Scoop during
her pilgramage across the country and votes for writting Spielberg and Universal
each week until E2 comes back. AND reports that July is *not* happy that the
Mamas have been so lazy since July went off on a well-deserved vacation. (Whoa
mama!)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Shelly <ShelleyAnn@aol.com>
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Update(s) from last week:
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I incorrectly listed the "Thread" list as "E2-Thread". PLEASE NOTE: The correct
name is "earth2-thread". My apologies, and that's why the summary never came out
to the thread list last week since I sent it to the *wrong* address at stargame.
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Daily G889: "All the news we can fit!"
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>From The Daily G889, New Pacifica's first daily newspaper.
Vicky announced the proud co-managers of the Rabib Clancyettes will be SunWolf
<rlkelog@winternet.com> and Andrea <heitz@beta.is.tcu.edu>
Deedee <EISAARI@venus.cambrianc.on.ca>, is Co-owner of The New Pacifica Dairy
"where our cows can meet you on the dream plane"; Proprietor/Founder: The New
Pacifica Theater "no sneaking in or my cows'll sic ya" *and* Vice-pres. of The
Gouda Co. & Pres. of New Pacifica Foods Inc. (Mike adds: Gonna be busy busy busy
at B.R.I.B.E.!)
>From the TV Listings:
Ann <AnnieBW@aol.com>, General Manager, KOBA-TV: KOBA was fearful that hurricane
Felix would shut them down, but seems Felix was all threat and no action!
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Grendler Bar & Grille:
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Proprieter: Shoshona <AniMaAmin@aol.com>
>From the owner:
"As the Proprietor of TGB&G, I am conducting a poll to have people
vote for their favorite resident drunk. Here are the candidates:
1) The Peacock
2) Reilly
3) Gaal
4) Other Fictional Choice from E2
Let your voice be heard... a vote is a terrible thing to waste!"
END WEEKLY-SUMMARY