In the fall of 2007, CBS unleashed a show called "Moonlight" upon unsuspecting viewers. The combination of classic detective storylines with noir undertones, and the unexpected twist on vampire lore, immediately made the show a cult classic.
Sadly, despite millions of devoted viewers, consistently winning its Friday 9:00 PM timeslot (a notoriously difficult period ratings–wise) and even a "People's Choice Award" for Best New Drama, CBS cancelled the series in 2008 – just before "Twilight" hit theaters and "True Blood" premiered on HBO later that same year. From that point forward, vampires were hot and this trend shows no sign of abating.
Fans took to the streets, launching letter writing campaigns, and even holding massive blood drives to get their beloved series back on the air, but to no avail. Frustrated with the politics of network television, the push is now on for "Moonlight" to rise again in the form of a movie, much in the successful tradition of other previously cancelled shows, such as "Star Trek" and "Firefly". The focus is now on Warner Brothers, who holds the rights to "Moonlight" and has the power to bring this to fruition.
This fan novel, which sprang from the fevered imaginations of five devotees, is an attempt to show how the story can grow and develop from its television roots. The work is done purely out of love and a sincere desire to see this witty, smart, sexy and, yes – heartfelt - story revived. Seriously, if "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" can get a film treatment, surely it is time for "Moonlight" to take its rightful place on the silver screen.
We sincerely hope that, in the meantime, this work at least slightly fills the void left when the show was taken off the air as we continue to push for – and demand – our movie. In the words of Josef Kostan, "It is soooo ON!"
Vampire Solidarity – Ra, Ra, Ra!
Sincerely,
Brat, North, Teresa, Margaret and Victoria
Cape and Saber (.com)