05-03-2006, 04:21 PM
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A Letter Have written To Paramount concerning Soul Food DVD
Below is a letter I have just written to Paramount concerning the release of Soul Food's subsequent seasons. I called them as well and they claim it is coming out but that they are dealing with some clearance issues...I feel like the fans are getting the run around...so I say still campaign. Feel free to copy my letter and add your personal spin to it and send it to the address listed. If you prefer the more direct approach as well -- Call at 323.956.5000 -- press 0 and ask for the Home Entertainment department -- leave a message --- they will call you back -- that's how I heard about the "clearance" issue. The guy was nice though...so hopefully they will work it out. I have been told this is the most requested DVD. Go figure!
Paramount Studios
Attn: Home Entertainment
5555 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
Yes, it’s that time again for you to hear yet another request for the release of Soul Food – Seasons 2-5.
First, I would love to know what is taking so long? I’ve been told that the sales of the first season were not up to par, so that’s why the second season has been delayed THREE years. But, perhaps it’s not the series; perhaps you need a better marketing plan when it comes to promoting the Soul Food DVD (i.e., you could have deleted scenes, commentaries, bloopers, free gift certificates to certain Soul Food restaurants, the options are endless). Or, perhaps the price was too high for the first season – I’ve heard that from consumers as well. Whatever it was, clearly there is a demand for the series, especially since it has been added to basic cable (i.e., BET (but realize this is the edited version – which takes away the passion of the series)). Furthermore, I know that you get tons of emails, letters, and calls requesting the release of the second season. Plus, you can go on certain message boards and find people discussing their frustrations with regard to the delay. There are even petitions up (http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Soulfoodseries). So the demand is there!
Recently, I’ve been told that there is a “clearance” issue with guest stars who were featured on the series, so that’s why there’s a delay. But wouldn’t that be an issue that was cleared when they signed on to play their roles on the show? Wouldn’t they have signed away their “likeness” then? Just curious.
Could there be a problem with not wanting to promote a positive image of African-Americans? Is there a problem with the image of a black family sticking together through adversity? I mean, black comedies surely do not have a problem being released. In fact, both seasons of the show That’s My Mama was released and that show was not and is not nearly as popular as Soul Food.
In the end, I’m hoping the release of the subsequent seasons is well on its way. If not, that would be a terrible loss to your viewing audience. Entertainment needs to showcase more positive images of African-Americans, Soul Food did just that. I would think your company would support such a movement. Thank you and I look forward to the release.
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