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Originally posted: http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/01/real_life_superhero_gets_his_nose_broken_in_street.php
Phoenix Jones, a.k.a Phoenix Jones the Guardian of Seattle, a.k.a. the “Real Life Superhero” who dresses up and tries to thwart crime in Washington State, had his nose broken and a gun pointed at him in an altercation in Seattle last weekend.
KOMO reports that the incident occurred Saturday night, when Jones saw two men “swearing at each other and like about to fight.” The mask-and-body-armor-wearing Jones stepped in to intervene, but one of the men started “swinging” at him. So Jones put him in a headlock, and called 911. That’s when the other man pulled out a gun. Jones let go, and was kicked in the face by the man he had just been holding. Both men got away.
Police told KOMO that they fear someone could end up getting killed if Jones and his Rain City Superhero Movement keep up their “patrols.”
“They insert themselves into a potentially volatile situation and then they end up being victimized as well,” Seattle Police Detective Mark Jamieson said. “If you see something, call 911.”
But Jones, who said that he turned down reality show offers from the Discovery Channel, MTV and A&E, sounded undaunted.
“I train for these situations,” he said. “I don’t just come out willy nilly and run out on the streets.”
(h/t New York Post)

Originally posted: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/113246859.html

During an interview on Monday, January 10, 2011, “Phoenix Jones” recounts the attack that left him with a broken nose. By Komo News

Red Line Films is producing a real life superhero show for IFC (Independent Film Channel), titled “Hero House”.
Red Line Films has dealt with many people in the real life superhero community while working to put together this show. They have shown a total lack of integrity, through their actions in dealing with real life superheroes. They have created a pilot in which they do not have real life superheroes best interest at heart. Red Line Films does not care the slightest bit about real life superheroes, or in providing an inspirational and positive show. They are looking to exploit real life superheroes for for the sole reason of monetary gain.
Red Line Films have shown their true character and intentions time and time again.
They came into it not really knowing much about rlsh or the community. They showed that they would do whatever it takes to get a show on TV, without caring about how the real life superheroes would look or be portrayed.
A little while back Red Line Films tried to get a show on MTV titled “Super-Duper” and it failed.
On this show they wanted to use real life super-villains, which would make rlsh look like a joke and to fuel the idea that rlsh are cosplayers and larper’s.
They very much wanted certain people on the show because they were crazy. People whom have shown to be destructive and possibly harmful to others. Even after being told about said person they did not care, showing that they were more interested in drama rather than doing something positive. Also this showed a blatant disregard for cast members safety.
When they were trying to find cast members they lied about who they were signing for the show. They told others that I was signed on to do the show, when I was committed to another project which they fully knew. They lied about having several real life superheroes who were signed to their show, when they also were not.
Red line Films tried to get rlsh who were signed on to do other projects to sign on with them knowing full well that it could cause the rlsh legal problems. These people would tell rlsh’s signed on with another show that their contracts did not mean anything or that they could get them out of said contract. These people are liars, and do not care about putting you in legal trouble.
They talk negatively, and bad mouth real life superheroes to other rlsh. Not only do they talk negative about real life superheroes, but when interviewing real life superheroes they attempt to get them on camera bad mouthing other rlsh. This has been corroborated by several individuals who have been interviewed by them. I will have more about this in future articles.
For the IFC show Hero House, it seems as though they have targeted a lot of newer, younger, lesser know, and experienced rlsh. This allows them to make it easier to manipulate them.
They have underage kids as a part of their cast; knowing full well that they have them doing dangerous things and putting them in harmful situations. Once again they show a lack of concern for their safety. The use of underage kids is unethical, immoral, and irresponsible.
There is more information to come about Red Line Films and their pilot show Hero House for IFC.
Keep checking www.RealLifeSuperheroes.org for more information.
 

Superheroes Anonymous Year 3 will be taking place in New Beford, Massachusetts Labor Day weekend. For more information, please contact Civitron at [email protected] or visit www.secretcity.org.
Statement from Chaim Lazaros concerning this year’s event
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It has become clear that there is confusion regarding the Superheroes Anonymous organization, the independent documentary film of the same name and the as-yet-unnamed MTV project. For this, we must take full responsibility. To clarify, Superheroes Anonymous is not affiliated, partnered nor otherwise associated with MTV or it’s parent company, Viacom.
MTV has been developing a pilot for an ongoing documentary series about the real-life superhero phenomenon and contacted Ben Goldman and I (Chaim Lazaros) for help. Due to our knowledge and experience working with and documenting real life superheroes, we were brought on as co-producers of this project. We see this as a wonderful opportunity to show the world the good work RLSH do.
We’d like to explicitly state that our working with MTV will not impact or influence the direction and core values of the organization, Superheroes Anonymous. Additionally, MTV has no connection to or influence over the ongoing documentary. Therefore, MTV will not be present at the upcoming Superheroes Anonymous annual event, set to take place on Labor Day weekend in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Superheroes Anonymous is dedicated to supporting real-life superheroes and chronicling the movement through the independent film documentary of the same name. This film endeavors to tell the story of the real life superhero movement as a whole and specifically, the creation of the Superheores Anonymous organization. The documentary has filmed at the past two gatherings. This year’s conference, “Secret City”, marks the end of the primary filming phase of this project, as Superheroes Anonymous becomes an official non-profit organization. The annual conference gives real life superheroes a chance to get together, both for the support of each other and to do work in the communities they visit. The conference will live on as part of the organization known as Superheroes Anonymous.
The details of this event are yet unannounced, but participants are expected to get their hands dirty, meet some new people and hopefully, learn something new about themselves and how to be even better superheroes. Slated activities include a clean-up event, a night patrol, and some community hunger outreach. Other events in development include workshops presented by fellow real-life superheroes, an event for kids, and a party/fundraiser. More information and a full calendar of workshops will be posted at www.SuperheroesAnonymous.com, very soon. This event is free and open to the public. Please, send any questions to [email protected]
From Civitron:
This Labor Day weekend, the annual meeting of Superheroes Anonymous will be hosted by Civitron in the Secret City, New Bedford, MA!
“Superheroes Anonymous is a collective of ‘real-life superheroes’ who aim to do good in the world and inspire others. Originally founded in 2007 by Ben Goldman and Chaim Lazaros as an annual conference for superheroes, Superheroes Anonymous has since become the legitimate face of the ‘real-life superhero’ movement – bringing superheroes together in the real world to affect positive change.” (From www.superheroesanonymous.com)
While we are still working out the details of this event, participants are expected to get their hands dirty, make some new friends and hopefully, learn something new about themselves and how to be even better superheroes. Slated activities included are a clean-up event, an evening patrol, and some community hunger outreach. Other events in development include workshops presented by real-life superheroes, an event for kids, and a party/fundraiser. More information and a full calendar of presenters will be posted here as updates become available. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. If you would like to help, please contact me, [email protected]
More Information
Currently there is a motel where a block of rooms has been set aside for us and a rate of $99 a night has been negotiated. The name of the place is the Seaport Inn and their phone number is 1.508.997.1281 and mention Superheroes Anonymous when calling. If you do not call to set up your reservation you will not get the discounted rate.
For more information please visit http://secretcity.org/.