Campaign FAQ

What is “BacktoFrankBlack.com?”
BacktoFrankBlack is a campaign to return the fictional criminal profiler Frank Black, played by Lance Henriksen and created by Chris Carter back. He was last seen in the X-Files episode Millennium in 1999 after being the lead character in Chris Carter’s award winning series, Millennium (1996) that ran for three years. More recently, in JANUARY 2011, actor Lance Henriksen, creator Chris Carter and producer Frank Spotnitz have spoken about returning to the character to the small screen! For more information on Frank Black, please visit Brian Dixon’s Millennial Abyss - click here.
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What was “Millennium?”
Millennium was a TV show by X-Files creator Chris Carter that aired in 1996 for three years. It told the tale of Frank Black, a criminal profiler working for a private consultancy called the Millennium Group. A family man, Frank confronted the horrors of human evil to see beyond the veil of man’s deeds to an Evil that lurked beyond. Season one of the show dealt primarily with serial killers who were nurtured by the social anxiety of the then upcoming millennium. By season two, the tone had shifted to a more mythological focus as Frank discovered the religious and controlling nature of the consultancy group he was working for. Season three brought Frank back to the FBI and his attempts to expose the Millennium Group’s true nature. The show was award winning and critically acclaimed. For more information on Millennium, please visit Brian Dixon’s Millennial Abyss - click here.
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Can we resurrect a ten year old show?
We are not looking for the show’s resurrection, but a continuation of its characters in a new form. We don’t believe the show Millennium, as it was, necessarily has a place in today’s television, but Frank Black and his supporting characters are strong enough to step beyond the confines of the old show and into a new one. Millennium was largely about the fears of the upcoming millennium – and one could argue that a new show set in the turmoil of the 21st Century would be an appropriate thematic evolution. In essense, we and the cast and crew of the show believe Frank Black was a unique character that is due a return in some form. Back to Frank Black is about giving the fans a voice.
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How much interest is there in Chris Carter’s franchises? Is X-Files 3 going to happen?
Check our “sisters” over at X-FilesNews.com – The X-Files is certainly not dead. X-Files 3 is still VERY much a possibility. A campaign is mounting for a third movie with many rumours sparking on the internet. The smallest comment from Gillian Anderson sparks off massive media interest. As for Millennium, there is a greater interest and exposure on Millennium now than there ever has been.. thanks to this campaign and your good selves!
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So who has said what about the return of Frank Black?
The most up-to-date commentary from Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz and Lance Henriksen comes from the podcast we did with them in JANUARY 2011.

To listen to the MAKE OR BREAK  interview, click here!

Lance, Chris and Frank have said publicly their keen interest in Frank Black’s return – Chris is keen on the idea of it returning as a TV EVENT, possibly on FOX. This is a route Lance is very keen on as well. Lance is not eager to do another series, but a TV EVENT – a one off, or mini-series that perhaps leads to a movie would be a road Lance is keen to travel! Frank has always said that he’d been keen on returning to Millennium, as stated in his audio interview with Back To Frank Black here.
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So when did Back to Frank Black start?
Back to Frank Black started in September 2008 by a collective of fans decided to express their public support to Chris, Frank and Lance and create a positive, mature and honest platform for fans to air their support for the return of Frank Black.
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What is the Back To Frank Black book?
Back to Frank Black offers an unprecedented volume of material exploring this landmark series. With forewords from lead actor Lance Henriksen and co-executive producer Frank Spotnitz and an introduction by series creator Chris Carter, the collection features extensive interviews with key cast and crew as well as essays analyzing Millennium’s characters, themes, and enduring legacy written by a number of authors with in-depth knowledge of the series. Inspired by the growing movement to return this iconic hero to the screen, Back to Frank Black finds its focus in an incomparable figure of hope: Frank Black. We need him now more than ever.

The volume includes interviews with Chris Carter, Lance Henriksen, Frank Spotnitz, Megan Gallagher, Glen Morgan, James Wong, Kristen Cloke, Erin Maher, Kay Reindl, Mark Snow, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Michael R. Perry, Thomas J. Wright, Robert McLachlan, Chip Johannessen, and Klea Scott.

All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Lance Henriksen’s preferred registered charity, Children of the Night, an organization dedicated to rescuing America’s children from prostitution.

The book went on sale in September 2012 via Fourth Horseman Press – to purchase a copy, follow this link.
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How about the return of Peter Watts?
The name of the campaign is Back to Frank Black, but we would equally love to see the return of Lara Means, Peter Watts, Lucy Butler, Jordan Black, Emma Hollis and all the other great characters. Our call for Frank extends to the related characters of his universe. We felt it was important to create a campaign that was progressive rather than retrospective. We aren’t asking for FOX or any other company to turn back the clock and return Millennium, we want to see Frank and company return in a fresh format!
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So have you contacted Lance Henriksen?
Lance is key to the campaign, as much a voice on staff as anyone else. He promotes the campaign outside this site, frequently mentioning it in his convention appearances, radio appearances and even his recently released book Not Bad For A Human by himself and Joe Maddrey. Back To Frank Black is sourced for its factual content in the book’s topic of Millennium.
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So is it a TV movie you’re after?
We’re not here to dictate such industry based decisions! But Chris has stated he sees Frank Black’s return being TV based, being more suited to a TV event than a Hollywood blockbuster. Lance is in agreement with this. That is not to say this direction isn’t open to change.
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So how do I get involved?
We have a whole host of tips and ideas HERE. We suggest foremost you write a letter to 20th Century Fox Television! In fact we cannot stress the importance of letters enough! We have heard from both FOX and FX in regards to fan letters so your voice IS heard! Here’s what Lance has to say on letter writing to FX!

Lance speaks about sending letters to bring back Frank Black

Beyond that, we need input, comments and people to constantly spread the word! We need people to talk about us, talk about Frank Black and get involved in the campaign! Our contact details are at the bottom of the page!
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How can you keep me updated?

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I find the details hard to read as English isn’t my first language..
The new interface for www.backtofrankblack.com has a built in translator – scroll down and you’ll find it on the left hand side of the page (powered by Google)!
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So I’ve written my letter to FOX/FX – what now?
Join in the action! Get involved! Back to Frank Black offers a wealth of material and activities – and we’re always open to suggestions! Here’s some of the regular things going on within the campaign!

  • INTERVIEWS: Our site interviews section you can read exclusive chats with Lance Henriksen, Frank Spotnitz, Kristen Cloke, Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz, Mark Snow, Thomas J Wright and many, many more. We will continue to produce content to reward your interest in the campaign and show the media and the public the love of Millennium is alive now more than ever!
  • PODCAST: The latest addition to our efforts is our free, and fun filled podcast, The Millennium Group Sessions. Run by Back to Frank Black showrunners Jim McLean and Troy Foreman, these podcasts cover all aspect of Millennium – cast, crew, fans, journalists, authors, film-makers – if its relevant to Millennium, The Millennium Group Sessions will interview! Check the  interviews section for links!
  • COMPETITIONS: We regularly get items from cast and crew of Millennium – and from groups related to the show that we can use as competition prizes. We’ve had cast and crew judge several competitions. Getting involved keeps the campaign alive and vibrant – and maybe rewarding!
  • CHARITY: Back to Frank Black has so far raised thousands of dollars for charity organisation www.childrenofthenight.org – a charity to help kids out of child prostitution. This money has been raised by auctions of products donated by Millennium cast and crew and purchased by the fans.
  • MERCHANDISE: We do a range of T-Shirts for Millennium fans and campaign supporters to wear, proudly showing off your support for campaign and show. Money goes to supporting the campaign. Merchandise is all strictly non-profit.

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Please email us at info@backtofrankblack.com For a list of the BacktoFrankBlack staff and more direct contact addresses, please check out our staff page.
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