Why It’s
Important To Support the DVD
August 17, 2004
From Ask Greg at Station Eight
(Excerpted from Greg’s Gathering
Journal)
The
point I was generally trying to make, is that this is really a make-or-break
year for the fandom. The DVD is coming out. And you have yourselves to thank.
Particularly those of you who have attended previous Gatherings. Disney took
notice, and you're continued support gave me the wherewithal to push them. But
now the ball is squarely in your court.
People
are always asking me what they can do to get the show back in some way, shape
or form. Now the answer is obvious. You want the show back? Prove it!!
Buy the
DVD! You want the second season on DVD? Buy the first. Buy it for yourself. Buy
it for friends, family and co-workers for Birthdays and Holidays.
More
than that, SPREAD THE WORD!!!!! Even if everyone attending G2004 bought ten
copies, that would only be a drop in the bucket. We need to reach out to fans
who have drifted. To people who don't yet know about the fandom. To people who
perhaps haven't even seen the show yet.
Disney
has no idea how many units this thing is going to sell. Their downside is
fairly protected, but the upside is potentially huge. FAMILY GUY sold so many
DVDs that they're making new episodes. FIREFLY, a series that didn't last one
season on television (despite its brilliance), sold so many DVDs that they're
making a theatrical feature film. We would have to sell a ton of DVDs to match
their success. But if we do, the sky's the limit.
You're
my missionaries here. So support the fandom. Make ASK GREG a weekly stop… I'm
going to try to coordinate efforts to boost DVD sales, so keep posted for news
and updates:
www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/
Pre-Register
to G2005 (or at the least purchase a fully-upgradable Supporting Membership).
Keep
checking
www.gatheringofthegargoyles.com
[It's
still the G2004 site for now, but it'll shortly turn over to feature info on
G2005.]
Keep in
mind that money that comes to the con EARLY is worth more than money that comes
late. To afford multiple guests, the con needs funds earlier than later. That's
why pre-registering is cheaper. Buy now, save money and the worst thing that
happens is that you cannot attend and you've contributed a few bucks to the
fandom you love.
[Keep
in mind, I earn nothing from Gargoyles or the fandom - other than massive ego
boosts. Nothing to sneeze at.]
But
don't give up on attending G2005 either. You have a year to save up a Gathering
fund. A year to arrange for roommates or pals for a road trip. Flights to Vegas
are traditionally inexpensive from most locations. Again, bring in new newbies
by showing them the show and addicting them. We want to break all attendance
records.