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From MoonlightLine's source at one of the production companies, June 30 th:
MOONLIGHT is not dead. From what I understand, however, it appears that all immediate avenues for
bringing it back may be exhausted. That doesn’t mean we won’t see further adventures of Mick, Beth,
Josef and the others on television again, or in some other medium, but there doesn’t seem to be much
else we can do for now. Again, I stress for now. You never know when a new opportunity will arise, and
we will constantly be trying to make it happen.
No matter what, I think the real legacy of MOONLIGHT is the community that you have built. It is the fans
from all over the world that have come together in support of our show. It is the creative inspiration that
has been awakened in people who never thought themselves to be writers or artists. It is the money you’
ve raised for charity, the food you’ve given to the needy, the very blood you’ve donated to save lives. I
feel that this is the legacy of MOONLIGHT. And I am eternally grateful to you.
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From Alex O'loughlin on his myspace blog:
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Family and Friends
Dear Family, Friends and wonderful fans.
I have recently been going through a lot of mail from you guys and I wanted to take this opportunity to
say a few things.
First, I would like to preface by appologizing for any late replies to mail I have been sent. I try to get to it
all asap but sometimes it goes through a number of different channels before I even see it and time
can slip away.
But the main reason for me writing is that I have found myself totally overwhelmed at the amount of
support you have all been giving me in this time.
Its true, to have something you put your heart into taken away can be difficult, painful and sometimes
confusing. In this instance all of the above. But never do you expect to receive anything like the
amount of cards, letters and notes of appreciation and love that I have recently. It has been awesome!
Thank you all so very much.
Only too well do I understand the attachment so many of you had to Moonlight and to Mick, Beth, Josef
and the gang but now that they have been laid to rest I can only hope you will all follow me into my next
exciting adventure, whatever that may be.
We all fought so hard.
We all worked so hard.
I guess some things are simply out of our hands.
I look forward with great anticipation to giving you all the news of the next chapter in this crazy career of
mine!!
And again, thanks for all the wonderful support.
Warmest regards
Alex O'loughlin. x o x
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From Trevor Munson (creator of Moonlight):
When I was writing the novel that Moonlight was based on, I hoped to connect with those who read it
one day in the way one does when creating a work of fiction. I hoped it would entertain and perhaps
even inspire people in positive ways in their own lives. Eventually that novel evolved into a television
show, and it was wonderful to see that eight million people a week tuned in because they liked the
premise, enjoyed the stories, and cared about the characters. But nothing could have prepared me for
the way that Moonlight fans took their love for the show and carried it out into the world in real and
meaningful ways. Because of them, people across America and the globe, have linked themselves to
blood centers and orchestrated blood donation efforts on behalf of the show they came to love.
What better than a show about vampires to raise awareness about the need for blood and get people
to give?
I am told that a single pint of blood saves three lives. The most recent blood drive held in the name of
the show resulted in the collection of 3,165 pints, potentially saving the lives of 10,495 people. It is a
precious gift we can so easily give. As someone with a mother who is in the process of going through a
bone marrow transplant, I have seen first hand just how much blood and bone marrow donation can
help a family who might otherwise have lost a loved one.
Even more amazing, despite the recent cancellation of the show, rather than give up and go away as
they might have done, the fans have continued their efforts to raise blood and awareness. More blood
drives are being planned even as I write this. It is humbling and wonderful to have been a part of
creating something that has served as a catalyst for so much good. I thank you all, and would like to
take this opportunity to invite others (fans of the show or not) to come and join us in the spirit of the
goodwill and giving at these events.
Sincerely,
Trevor Munson, 7.2.2008
San Diego blood drive July 25th & 26 th 2008
11:00 A.M-430 P.M.
W Hotel San Diego
421 West B Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Hosted by Trevor Munson
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