Some fans are getting upset that the new Isis DVD doesn't have any interviews or commentary with Ms. Cameron, the actress who played Isis.
Except for the lead actress, so many other people associated with the program are a part of the DVD. Even Lynda Carter did commentary for the Wonder Woman DVD. It doesn't make sense.
She may have just wanted too much money, or more than could be afforded.
Either that or she just wasn't available.
I read on the unoffical isis site that the dvd producers tried to interview her.But she did not want to be included.
shareThat's weird. I read an interview with her in which she speaks highly of the show and still accepts authograph requests in the mail. It doesn't seem like she's running away from it at all.
There was an issue with monetary compensation. What she wanted would have made the whole DVD release lose money. It's a shame that she wanted so much money, it's a shame that they didn't have enough to give her, but if I were in her position I probably would have volunteered to be interviewed just because it was for my best known role, but that's just me.
shareIt really is a shame that she wasn't interviewed. Basically, she WAS that show. The other actors and actresses were mediocre and forgettable, the scripts (except for "Lucky") were uniformly weak, the SFX were pathetic. The only thing that made Isis a memorable program was the lead actress -- her beauty, her noble manner; she played a "goddess" very well.
Plus, she played both the heroine and her alter ego (unlike Shazam, where Billy Batson and Captain Marvel were played by different actors). Better to have interviewed her than all of the other participants combined.
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I don't understand why she just didn't accept whatever they were offering. I mean deciding not to do the interview made her nothing and didn't help the dvd.
shareYes, at least she could have done an interview.
"SG"
You have to remember that most actors of this era only received residuals for a limited time. So, Joanna Cameron will probably not see a dime from the DVD release. Given that she was a major part of the success of the show and the cult following, I can't blame her for wanting a decent paycheck for participation.
shareI guess I see both sides - Of course, she certainly deserves to be compensated fairly for her participation, but, as a fan, I also like to believe the actors like to be a part of the effort. After all, fans are very loyal...
Unfortunately, it seems to be a 'catch-22' in that the sales would likely be much higher (and thus the star's participation would contribute greatly to the profits) but, at the outset, I guess they can't anticipate how much they'll make overall.
As a loyal fan and follower of past shows (i.e. Wonder Woman, etc.) I have participating in many boards and discussions about these wonderful old shows...And, you can certainly see the great interest that still exists. So, you'd think the producers of these DVD releases would take that into consideration.
'This isn't a smile. It's the lid on a scream.' - Bet Lynch, Coronation Street
this is all interesting...there maybe another option...
That she was never contacted by the producers to do an interview for the DVD release of Isis.
Ms. Cameron was contacted by folks who worked on the dvd set; she said she would only participate if they paid first class for her airfare and hotel and other accomodations that they simply could not meet, given their limited funds. She would not negotiate at all, so that is why she isn't interviewed. Please note that they would have paid all expenses plus I believe a small fee for participating, but they couldn't afford the first class treatment she requested.
It's a shame, but I'm glad her refusal to participate didn't hold the release of the dvd set up.
I wouldn't bet on sales being much higher. It was a kids' show from the 70s, with a cult audience, consisting mostly of fans of the original airings. That's not a big audience, regardless of the extras. It might have moved a few more copies; but, I doubt it would move a few hundred more.
Fortunately, Ah keep mah feathers numbered for just such an emergency!
It was unfortunate that Joanna didn't appear in the DVD materials, and I admit that's been the reason why I've never really bothered with most of the other extras in the set. But at least she has given interviews on-line over the years that tell pretty much what she likely would have said if she'd been part of the DVD.
The thing I found more irritating was that while I was glad they included all the surviving closing morals they could find, I would have much preferred they be restored to the episodes they were intended for and not put in a separate supplement unspooling at once. I actually decided to re-edit the episodes using the software I have (even removing the PAL speed-up) and putting the morals back in the episodes where they belong (13 of 15 season 1 episodes).
The thing I found more irritating was that while I was glad they included all the surviving closing morals they could find, I would have much preferred they be restored to the episodes they were intended for and not put in a separate supplement unspooling at once. I actually decided to re-edit the episodes using the software I have (even removing the PAL speed-up) and putting the morals back in the episodes where they belong (13 of 15 season 1 episodes).
You have to remember that most actors of this era only received residuals for a limited time. So, Joanna Cameron will probably not see a dime from the DVD release. Given that she was a major part of the success of the show and the cult following, I can't blame her for wanting a decent paycheck for participation.
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