Dear UMA FANG-MILY,
... John P. Stevenson <unimonster(*at*)sbcglobal.net> is a Beloved Member of THE UMA, when I read this, on [CreatureFeatures] I immediately went to sign the petition. Let's help, to lead this "CHAAAARRRGGGEEE!"
Celebrate Jack's Birthday in Style... Help him get his Star!
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Mon, 5 May 2008
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... Today is the 119th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Janus Piccoulas, better known to fans of classic horror as Jack Pierce. In celebration of his birthday, I want to invite you to go to:
http://www.petition online.com/jppierce/petition.html
and add your name to the petition asking Universal to finally fund a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Jack.
... Scott Essman, a member of many of these groups, is the foremost expert on Jack Pierce, and has been working tirelessly for several years to bring this recognition to this pioneer of Horror. He was very close in 2001 when, at the last moment, Universal reallocated the money they had set aside for the purpose. Let's band together, keep the pressure on them, and actually get them to cross the finish line this time. Thank you.
~ John "the Unimonster" Stevenson
The <http://unimonsterscrypt.blogspot.com/> Unimonster's Crypt
(Nominated for a 2007 Rondo Award for Best Web-site)
"STAY SCARY!"
I'd be the first one to support a star for Pierce, however...
We know from the attempt to get Lon Chaney Jr. a star, that you can have all the petitions in the world and it won't matter one bit. You need the money, and it is very expensive. Most stars get their star paid for by the movie studio whose movie they're promoting that week, or by the star's management company.
If we couldn't get Chaney Jr. a star, I don't hold much hope for Pierce. Even though he richly deserves it.
Frank
With Universal remaking The Wolf Man right now, it seems like a great time to start contacting them to help in honoring both Lon, Jr. and Jack Pierce.
Well posted this petition on about 15 boards and getting alot of signatures to it! :)
I noticed this petition has been advertised over at Ain't It Cool News as well.
George
*BUMP*
Exciting update from Scott Essman!
(This is his email, quoted below... )
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce called me today - the nomination for 2010 for Jack Pierce is secured... don't forget to sign the petition and spread the word if you haven't done so. Also, there is this link to the online petition and this letter going out below:
http://www.petitiononline.com/jppierce/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/jppierce/petition.html)
To Whom It May Concern:
Jack Pierce has been nominated for a Star on Hollywood Boulevard's WALK OF FAME. I had previously nominated him in 2001 and it was going through until another project took precedence and our commitment for funding was redirected. I did so again last year and just reinstated the nomination for this year - which would award him the star in 2010.
All that remains is additional letters/commitment of support from those who might wield influence. This means YOU. If you could see fit to write a letter of support and include a brief summary of your credentials, this would certainly help our cause.
As anyone who studies film knows, Pierce was responsible for the greatest screen characters of the 1930s and 1940s in the horror genre. We all owe him our debt of gratitude, and many of us wouldn't be here whatsoever without his genius!
VERY IMPORTANT: If you plan to contribute a supporting letter, I must have it by May 27 as the materials must be collected and e-mailed by that week's end. Please scan your letter and e-mail it to me by that time. Thanks very much - Pierce is smiling down on us!
Sincerely, Scott Essman
Scott Essman
Creative Director
VISIONARY MEDIA
A Multimedia Organization
scottessman(*at*)yahoo.com
P.O. Box 1722
Glendora, CA 91740
Ph 1 (626) 963-0635
FX 1 (626) 608-0309
www.visionarycinema.com (http://www.visionarycinema.com)
PLEASE-- spread the word on that on-line petition! It's fast, easy and only takes a few moments.
Share the link on your blogs, Facebook pages, and in other horror groups you may visit.
It would be great to see the number of signatures over 3,000 by the 27th!
http://www.petitiononline.com/jppierce/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/jppierce/petition.html)
Just signed it. Jack is one of my favorite visionaries.
Mike
Jack certainly deserves it!
Mcdee
Signed!! Long overdue Jack!
Thanks, folks! The numbers are creeping up there... it's exciting!
I was # 2946 come on troops.
It only take a few seconds.
63monsterkidd
I just signed!
Signed!
Thanks, guys!
This is great-- the numbers are moving up!
I just signed and was number 2970. Only thirty more need to sign to reach 3000. David
#2971 here...going to post it in a few blogs to help try and spread the word
Excellent! We have until the 27th, according to Scott's note, and I think it would be great to break 3,000.
Signed. . . #2977. Let's make this happen!
2990. . . 10 to go!
Just a few shy of 3,000 this evening.
Horror host Svengoolie wrote about Jack Pierce and the petition in his blog today:
http://www.wciu.com/blog.php?assetID=2191 (http://www.wciu.com/blog.php?assetID=2191)
I'm #2999....
I'm 3000
HOORAY! ;D