Coming in October: Jericho, Season 3

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July 27th, 2009 - (929 days ago)

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In all of our excitement over the recently completed Comic-Con we sometimes fail to remember that, well, it is Comic-Con!

One of the best tidbits to be announced last weekend is that one of my favorite television programs, Jericho, will be released in comic book form by Devil's Due Publishing this coming October, as announced by Josh Blaylock, President of the publishing company. Jericho: Season 3 will take over where the television series concluded but lead quickly to what we all knew had to happen - Civil War.

Backed and written with help of esteemed comic writer Jason Burns, the originaljericho team of writers from the television series and Executive Producers Jon Steinberg Karim Zreik, and Dan Shotz, and Robert Levine, along with one of the stars of Jericho, Lennie James (Robert Hawkins) spoke at the Comic-Con panel about the coming series:

Dan Shotz looked to the audience and impassionedly said “Thank you for this!” He later enthusiastically said of the "Jericho" fans “You guys are the greatest marketing team in the world…you brought a major corporation to its knees and made them bring back the show…you guys are the reason there is a Season Two, you guys are the reason for a Season Three in the comic book, and we have a lot more to come because of you.”

“It was so important to do this as a team, this group is the group that started this show, and we wanted to continue it that way…and we wanted to keep true to the story that was planned…we wanted the characters to look like the characters, the stories to be from the writers of the show.”

Citing the fact that without network budgetary issues to deal with, Blaylock said the new chapter of Jericho will be free of the normal constraints:

“As soon as you take it out of the network, a lot can change, for the better I think. It’s probably the same story that would have been told, but now we get to see it and engage with it. It’s now an interactive story...there’s no limit to the number of tanks you can have [on the comic’s page].”

When the future of a Jericho movie was questioned, we got the best news:

“There have been talks about a movie, there have been serious talks about a movie. Where we are right now is finding the right story to tell for the movie. It’s mostly a timing thing with writers, actors, etc., but where we are right now, it’s finding the right story to tell in two hours for a movie...The intent is to do the movie as a theatrical release, not direct to DVD. If we were going to do it, we’d want to do it big.”

Now, that's even better news for Jericho fans!

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  1. [...] http://www.tvovermind.com/comic-con/coming-in-october-jericho-season-3/7232In all of our excitement over the recently completed Comic-Con we sometimes fail to remember that, well, it is Comic-Con! One of the best tidbits to b. [...]

  2. Guest says:

    Dude,

    We need a Season 3 on TV as well…

    • Tommy says:

      Hey Jericho Fans! Maybe you need to watch the series again on Netflix and get your passion back and now that the Graphic Novel is out, we will need our voices heard once again….Action changes things, not hopes and dreams!

  3. Guest says:

    Dude,

    We need a Season 3 on TV as well…

  4. Guest says:

    I can't wait! Serie is great!

  5. Guest says:

    I can’t wait! Serie is great!

  6. tothal says:

    Want my movie ticket now. Jericho forever!

  7. tothal says:

    Want my movie ticket now. Jericho forever!

  8. Guest says:

    Man, I wish they'd bring the show back. I think the 2nd season got a raw deal with the writer's strike.

    I'm looking forward to the comic though!

  9. Guest says:

    Man, I wish they’d bring the show back. I think the 2nd season got a raw deal with the writer’s strike.

    I’m looking forward to the comic though!

  10. southern Boy says:

    Jericho SEASON 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  11. southern Boy says:

    Jericho SEASON 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. Hertz says:

    I'm really happy for the comic but I still want the TV version!

  13. Hertz says:

    I’m really happy for the comic but I still want the TV version!

  14. Dayna says:

    We love the comic, but would love to see a series back the show and a movie. nbsp; The more Jericho the better!

  15. Dayna says:

    We love the comic, but would love to see a series back the show and a movie. nbsp; The more Jericho the better!

  16. Chris B says:

    I would love a season three on TV or even a movie. I wish they had given us a full season two that detailed the rebuilding of Jericho, a memorial for Mayor Gren, etc, etc, and I hope we get more with the comics and hopefully follow on movie. Fans of Jericho, shoot me an email if you need ideas on how to help support the show! My email: cbrunetti2009@yahoo.com

  17. Chris B says:

    I would love a season three on TV or even a movie. I wish they had given us a full season two that detailed the rebuilding of Jericho, a memorial for Mayor Gren, etc, etc, and I hope we get more with the comics and hopefully follow on movie. Fans of Jericho, shoot me an email if you need ideas on how to help support the show! My email: cbrunetti2009@yahoo.com

  18. Timothy Huynh says:

    this is extremely disappointing right now… i don't care about a comic book form. It's the acting, the action, the feel of live characters that make the show so addicting. Reading a comic will not give you that same effect as Season 1 and 2 did. I'll skip this out.

  19. Timothy Huynh says:

    this is extremely disappointing right now… i don’t care about a comic book form. It’s the acting, the action, the feel of live characters that make the show so addicting. Reading a comic will not give you that same effect as Season 1 and 2 did. I’ll skip this out.

  20. Hobbs says:

    The only problem I had was with the guy who played Jake. Horrible actor so it didn't help that he was the lead.

    • Ryan C says:

      i actually think the actor for jake is an awesome character, he did all his parts well to me, one of the reasons why i like the show, its like not having jack bauer in 24.

      but they should def bring back the tv show

  21. Hobbs says:

    The only problem I had was with the guy who played Jake. Horrible actor so it didn’t help that he was the lead.

    • Ryan C says:

      i actually think the actor for jake is an awesome character, he did all his parts well to me, one of the reasons why i like the show, its like not having jack bauer in 24.
      but they should def bring back the tv show

  22. sahmBev says:

    A comic book? I gave up reading those when my age was still in single digits. No thanks.

  23. sahmBev says:

    A comic book? I gave up reading those when my age was still in single digits. No thanks.

  24. TheBMT says:

    I just had the random idea to google jericho season 3. And this is the article that I click on. Wow, I miss this show. I still wish it was a show and not a comic book. BUT, this will have to do to learn the story.

  25. TheBMT says:

    I just had the random idea to google jericho season 3. And this is the article that I click on. Wow, I miss this show. I still wish it was a show and not a comic book. BUT, this will have to do to learn the story.

  26. jeff says:

    i juste have a question. i dont know if any can anwser my question.

    there will be 3 cover for the first book a, b and c. the a and b are 3.99 and the c is 9.99 what are the difference between all of them ?

    thx

  27. jeff says:

    i juste have a question. i dont know if any can anwser my question.

    there will be 3 cover for the first book a, b and c. the a and b are 3.99 and the c is 9.99 what are the difference between all of them ?

    thx

  28. hammamz says:

    Jericho SEASON 3!!! plzzzzzz

  29. hammamz says:

    Jericho SEASON 3!!! plzzzzzz

  30. Stacie says:

    Season 2 got a raw deal because of the writers strike and because of stupidity on CBS' part in terms of scheduling, hiatis, etc in both Season 1 & 2. Can't wait to see the comics, the movie, and hopefully lots more! Re-watching Season 1 & 2 hasn't gotten old yet…just makes me want more and find new questions I want answers to!

  31. Stacie says:

    Season 2 got a raw deal because of the writers strike and because of stupidity on CBS’ part in terms of scheduling, hiatis, etc in both Season 1 & 2. Can’t wait to see the comics, the movie, and hopefully lots more! Re-watching Season 1 & 2 hasn’t gotten old yet…just makes me want more and find new questions I want answers to!

  32. Amber says:

    Please bring JERICHO back!!!! Fell in love with the characters and story line on netflix and now I see there isn't anymore???? Crazy….PLEASE bring it back and a movie would be AWESOME…but only with the original actors!!!!!!!

  33. Amber says:

    Please bring JERICHO back!!!! Fell in love with the characters and story line on netflix and now I see there isn’t anymore???? Crazy….PLEASE bring it back and a movie would be AWESOME…but only with the original actors!!!!!!!

  34. Amber says:

    i agree with the people before me said…comic book is ok but nothing like the show…the raw emotions of each character and the actors that played them is what made my heart melt….a comic can't supply all that…so sad :(

  35. Amber says:

    i agree with the people before me said…comic book is ok but nothing like the show…the raw emotions of each character and the actors that played them is what made my heart melt….a comic can’t supply all that…so sad :(

  36. Rafi Azam says:

    I would love to see Jericho back on TV for season 3, I would watch it Pay per View for each episode if I have to. Why can't there be a book series starting from season three, I would be first in line to buy it.

  37. Rafi Azam says:

    I would love to see Jericho back on TV for season 3, I would watch it Pay per View for each episode if I have to. Why can’t there be a book series starting from season three, I would be first in line to buy it.

  38. yoosefshahin says:

    very good filmeton

    key seasone 3 comming mishe

    zodtar khabar bedeha

    jane motheret

    man ghasde maridam

    okay?

    lotfan ba lahjeye mazandarani khande beshavad

    ay devare okay?

    manzore man az marid ghasde ezdevaje

    age mardi javab plz

    asl plz ?

  39. yoosefshahin says:

    very good filmeton
    key seasone 3 comming mishe
    zodtar khabar bedeha
    jane motheret
    man ghasde maridam
    okay?
    lotfan ba lahjeye mazandarani khande beshavad
    ay devare okay?
    manzore man az marid ghasde ezdevaje
    age mardi javab plz
    asl plz ?

  40. Ally says:

    I just finished watching both seasons on Netflix and I was devestated to read that it was only two seasons long, I have’t had cable for nearly two years and I cannot believe that they cancelled this extremely compelling show. I give major props to the writers and director and of course the excellent cast and everyone that put this together. You kept me at the egde of my seat for 3 days straight and I dont mind the lack of sleep lol, I’m an avid book reader and do not find many shows that grab my attention and devotion as Jericho has. Thank you for pulling up your sleeves and putting Jericho out there. Great Job!! I hope to see more.

  41. Ally says:

    I just finished watching both seasons on Netflix and I was devestated to read that it was only two seasons long, I have't had cable for nearly two years and I cannot believe that they cancelled this extremely compelling show. I give major props to the writers and director and of course the excellent cast and everyone that put this together. You kept me at the egde of my seat for 3 days straight and I dont mind the lack of sleep lol, I'm an avid book reader and do not find many shows that grab my attention and devotion as Jericho has. Thank you for pulling up your sleeves and putting Jericho out there. Great Job!! I hope to see more.

  42. maria says:

    Jericho seriously needs to come back! This is rediculous!

  43. maria says:

    Jericho seriously needs to come back! This is rediculous!

  44. bradleygregory says:

    Jericho is the best tv series ever made. We need a season three syfy. Can't wait til the movie gets under way…

  45. Jake Green says:

    honestly i know im late on this topic but its great tv just watched the series front to back for like the last 5 days or so and bring me season 3 the tv series dont change the actor dont spoil its flavor with spin off give just do sergeant johnston jacob green his justice

  46. VAl says:

    we need back our Jericho TV series back. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to know what's happing.

  47. Val says:

    I cant believe they are just going to disappoint the loyal viewers like that. A damn comic book. WE NEED OUR SHOW BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  48. taygold says:

    Same here I just fell in love with the series and was so sad to find out that it stopped so early. That second season was SO short! Who do I need to contact to get this ball rolling? petition anyone?

  49. Josh says:

    This show needs to continue! I watched it on Netflix in 2 days, and I normally hate watching tv. But this show is just amazing and the fact that it's soo realistic makes it that much better. Nukes could go off at any time. And this show and how things are played out give us fans ideas on how to cope if anything drastic were to happen to our nation. I love Jericho! Bring it backk!

  50. Jared says:

    I busted finished the first season starting to watch the second and these has to be the best tv series I have ever watch I wish they would make more of them into a tv series they are so addictive I don’t want them to end

  51. stanley Tersoo says:

    I don’t know what happened for the producers to put off a really good show. What I want to know is can Jerecho be put togather again? Cos we miss it a lot.

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