James interviewed by X-Files News.com

,James is interviewed for his work at BacktoFrankBlack.com by X-Files News - a FOX endorsed X-Files news site.

Enough of the third person, I was interviewed. It was fun and I must say the staff are splendid. Please support the site whenever you can if you have any Philes blood within you.

"..James Mclean and Kimon, as we know them, describe this campaign as a different and unusual one, “…as it's not really about fans demanding the return of a TV series, or even the main character, but looking to support the interest of Mr Carter, Mr Spotnitz and Frank Black himself, Lance Henriksen - all of which have cited their interest in returning to Frank Black and Millennium in the past year.” In their own words, is this a campaign to support a campaign?

They explain that this movement surfaced recently, and when the guys approached Frank Spotnitz about it he wouldn’t be any more forthcoming but yet realistic: "It’s something we would definitely be interested in, but it’s going to take a massive appeal by fans to get it up." James adds: “we are looking to bring the fans together and create a platform of support based on the actors and producers eagerness to bring it back...”

Click here to read the full interview.

McLean interviews Lance Henriksen!

Little old me got the opportunity to have a phone interview with horror/sci-fi actor Lance Henriksen for BacktoFrankBlack.com. Read the first part of this interview!

I must say it was a delight and Lance was enthusiastic to talk about the campaign to return his character Frank Black to a screen near you. We chatted for nearly an hour - a fascinating man, as I hope the interview will prove.

What I found fascinating was just how difference Lance is to Frank Black and in someways so similar. They are both devoted to their art - Lance works hard on his characters as Frank does on his cases. I feel there are some similar perspectives in ideology too, but the candor and intonation of Lance is utterly different to Frank Black. Goes without saying that a good actor should be different from the persona he plays, but with Lance you really feel he explores the character and finds routes to discover that character that aren't supported by his own attitudes. In the interview, Lance quoted a line from Frank. Now, I won't pretend I'm the world's authority on Millennium, but I've seen the whole show and enjoy it thoroughly (enough to fight for its future I guess!), but I didn't recognize the quote! It wasn't until later when I played it back in my head I got it. It was the intonation. Frank and Lance may share the same voice, but the way he generates "Frank" is utterly different to how Lance speaks. So much so, the quote felt alien from Lance even though it was a quote from Frank. If you see.

Well there you go, a little waffle to plug the interview. Lovely guy - and eager to contribute to the campaign. Enjoy.

McLean is busy right now - please leave a message.

A short but sweet update.

Been a little busy of late. Those smart stalkers out there will realise a lot of spare time has been ploughed into www.backtofrankblack.com, and beyond that, it's been work. Two video game projects on the go, plus what seems to be a regular entourage of illustration projects. All good for the wallet, not so good for Myspace blogs and the ilk.

Other things that have suffered is a comic submission/possible Stripped Bare follow up that I'm working on with Paul L Mathews which since August has been in limbo beneath workload and my own book which completed its second full 110,000 word draft has taken a backstep. As has my piano work. All very disappointing backburnering.

The M.A.S.K volume 2 is on its way to being completed, with the cover artwork near enough completed, waiting for the final pass. The image on this article is a piece of reference I was using - which happened to be a book I had when I was at school in the 80s. I bought it from the book club and it had a glowing hologram on the front that I still remember vividly. Ah happy days. Where was I? Oh yes - books. Quarry Grove book 2 is being pushed towards new publishers as we speak.

On the writing front, I'll import a couple more reviews I did for Toon Zone in the past few months. Waiting on the next selection of screeners, which given the aforementioned busy period, a delay is a good thing...

So there you go. Of course, this won't last - it never does. Like an actor, you can be filled to the brim for a few months and then a little quiet for a couple more. When it goes quiet, expect more updates. Promise. :)

Zone Horror UK promotes BacktoFRANKBLACK!

Millennium and Frank Black are a personal favourite of mine, so excuse me as I add this little plug for the campaign to bring the lead character, Frank Black, back!

UK Horror has run an article about the BacktoFRANKBLACK campaign!

Millennium (which is being shown daily here on Zone Horror at 20:00) lasted three seasons but the main character, Frank Black returned briefly in an episode of The X-Files (episode 4 of series 7 fact fans!). More recently, creator Chris Carter and lead actor, Lance Henriksen have stated their interest in bringing Frank Black back. In Millennium producer/writer Frank Spotnitz’ words, “It’s something we would definitely interested in… but its going to take a massive appeal by fans to get it up!”

So it comes as no surprise to learn that a website has been created to petition and ask for Frank Black’s return, in any shape or form....

To read more, click here.

To discuss the article or leave comment, go the Zone Horror's forums or contact them directly here."

Bring Back Frank Black!

BacktoFrankBlack.com

Bring back the best Criminal Profiler on television. Sign their petition, write a letter to Fox - Lance wants him back, so does Frank Spotniz and Chris Carter. Speak up for a good cause!