318 days, 20 hours, 31 minutes and 48 seconds.

[Matt1]

Fangirl knows of what I speak.

[Mighty_Wingman]

Must be the "Firefly" movie.

Unless you two got engaged ?

[Razorback]

I hope that you two will be happy together.

[FanGirl]

Shiny News (http://www.fireflymovie.com/news.html)

One of my friends has seen the poster and is most likely going to be doing the official movie site. My other friend has been working out at the same gym Adam Baldwin has been going to. Apparently, Angel was pretty rough on him and he's been trying to heal up to do this movie.

So, happy.

[Matt1]

Keep us, specifically me, informed of anything you might hear.

Oh, and 317 days, 22 hours, 16 minutes and 45 seconds.

[FanGirl]

But, of course.

Until then, "I'll be in my bunk."

[FanGirl]

We can now add Smurfy to our cause. She borrowed my Firefly dvds and I believe we have her hooked.

One of us! One of us! One of us!

[Ryall]

You guys are sick (http://www.jasonkill.com/hermione/).

[DangerSeeker]

Chris, Polanski's using your account again.

[Omaru]

I get a 2 year discount since 16 is the legal age here, woo hoo though I'd be 24, which is sickenening.

Erm.... so how about them Olsen twins or Lindsay Lohan.

[Matt1]

You got the non-perverted Firefly countdown thread mixed up with the perverted Olsen twins countdown thread. Just for that, the next time I make a perverted/morally questionable thread (and believe me, there is always a next time), you must remain silent.

[Matt1]

290 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 9 seconds.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

<font color="purple">Oh Goody Goody Gum drops! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif</font color>

[Matt1]

237 days, 22 hours, 54 minutes and 9 seconds.

[FanGirl]

Firefly pics I took from San Diego:

Oh Captain My Captain!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/757923/firefly1.jpg

My Lord and Master
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/757923/firefly2.jpg

Da Boys, Da Boys
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/757923/firefly3.jpg

[karmattack]

Wait, wait, wait.

Where's that one you took while you were hiding in the men's bathroom??

/forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

[FanGirl]

Safely framed and on the shrine's alter, of course. Like I'm sharing that one. *pfff* It's mine. My own. It's precious.

[Matt1]

From the man himself:

Well, sports fans, it's official. The movie is shot. Done. And I couldn't be happier to be through with it. No more of that exciting, vibrant set, that warm camaraderie, that creative stimulus, free donuts... Excuse me. I have something in my eye... free donuts...

Oh, there's things I'll miss. But there's definitely things I WON'T miss.
In no particular order:

1) Fillion. People who are prettier than me are not supposed to be funnier than me. I think it's a guild thing. And that whole 'gracious and professional' thing got old on day ONE, you know what I mean?

2) Cinematographer Jack Green. This guy lights stuff ALL THE TIME. Seriously, like eighty-three percent of the shots had light in them. He totally didn't get my "Just Like Radio" concept for the film.

3) The incessant meddling of the studio: where was it? We waited and waited, what, are they all too busy and important to take the time to ruin my little film? This is Hollywood, people. Learn our ways and customs while you're here. Sheesh.

Just a taste of the Hell I've been through. And being surrounded by beautiful women, and, let's face it, beautiful men, all of whom get along, work hard and play their characters with such ease and nuance it's clear they were born for the roles -- who needs that?

But no matter how much I suffer for my art, it's worth it. 'Cause come April 22nd I think we'll be bringing you an exciting film that's a powerful statement about the right to be free. Which is not as cool as my original statement about the right to tasty garlic mussels in a cilantro broth, but the freedom thing's okay too. The editing started this week, and after just a first cut I can safely say this will be the greatest film since whatever film comes out right before it. And I'm not backing down from that.

Thanks for your support. And I mean that more literally than people usually do -- Coming back from the Chicago Con and telling people there was a Serenity booth put up and run entirely by fans... you should have seen their faces. Hell, you should have seen mine. But not too close. And not before, like, 10:00 -- maybe 11:00 a.m. And maybe sort of from the side. The back-ish part of the side. You should have seen my hair.

Be well. Good things are coming.

Cilantro!

-joss.

[Matt1]

199 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 17 seconds.

[FanGirl]

I just met another who has yet to be converted so I have yet another reason to watch them all again. mwhahahahaha

[Matt1]

Yeah, I just got done converting my sister. She's one of us now.

And who says you need to have a reason to watch them all over again?

[Matthew]

EWW Isn't converting your sister just wrong?

[Dave]

What is this thread about again? I could look back at the beginning, but i'm too lazy.

Someone get me my reaching broom.

[marksiwel]

It was either about
Jay and SIlent Bob
Star Wars
John Kerry/George Bush
Iraq
Micheal Moore
Or
Some Movie/TV show we saw and didnt like, or like too much

[FanGirl]

http://yuchtar.users4.50megs.com/firefly.jpg

[Dave]

What's Firefly Agian? It was some Fox Show right?

[Jason_Brown]

It's been a long road
Gettin' from there to here
It's been a long road
But my time at last is here...

umm...err...you can't take the sky from me

[Razorback]

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What's Firefly Agian?

[/ QUOTE ]

You know... I have no idea. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

[FanGirl]

Firefly was a Joss Whedon show that is basically a space western. It takes place in the future where Earth was destroyed and only two cultures survived american and chinese so their language and customs are a blurr of the two.

All major corporations have merged into one and merged with the government known as the alliance. There was a rebellion against the Alliance lead by a group called the Browncoats which was lost at the battle of Serenity.

Since then different planets have been terraformed to support life. There are no aliens only misplaced humans. Since a lot of these planets are recently made habitable they reseamble the old west and the manifest destiny era.

The series follows a firefly class vessel called "Serenity" which is captained my Malcolm Reynolds who fought against tha alliance and now is basically a smuggler and ship for hire. He employs his former war buddy and her husband who is the pilot, a thug and a mechanic. They also have a doctor and sister, a licensed prostitute and a preacher who are along for the ride. The doctor and her sister have warrents against them.

There were 13 episodes, but only 6 aired and aired out of order which made things difficult to follow and was eventually killed. The DVDs are available now and the movie will be out in April which picks the story up 2 years after the last episode.

I'm going to be doing a column on firefly when the movie gets closer.

[Razorback]

Wow! I have no idea how this movie will be but it must suck! I completely wash my hands off it all! Joss Whedon has sold out and is all about the money while making it up as he goes! Having never seen any of the shows I can tell you all for certain that the cgi looks like shit and that the actors are out of their element!

I will of course post about this movie 12,000 times over the next few years and watch it over and over so I can pick apart everything I hate about it.

I can't wait to hate this movie!!!

[FanGirl]

You can be such an:

http://www.co.blm.gov/cadastral/cadpics/mule.jpg

[Razorback]

You have been my inspiration.

[Omaru]

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Firefly was a [deleted for effect] show that is basically a space western

[/ QUOTE ]

Poor delusional girl, you must be thinking of this show.
http://bilder.hoerspiele.de/specials/bilder-sheets/bravestarr-02-a.jpg

[Matt1]

171 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes and 23 seconds.

[Matt1]

310 days, 3 hours, 21 minutes and 46 seconds.

Razzim, frazzim, studio honchos...

[FanGirl]

http://www.calgarysun.com/htdocs/photos/63296.jpg

I hope they put out some new publicity photos so we can post them like razor does for that other space movie.

[phit_demon]

what other space movie? Oh you must mean Star Wars, the upcomiung space movie that people ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT, oh right, THAT other space movie.
Word to the wise: Direfly was terrible, and Mr. Whedon knew it. Fact is, he hasn't written anything worthwhile since David Boreanaz left Buffy.

[FanGirl]

WHAT DID YOU SAY?

http://www.christophniemann.com/man/illus/outline/misc3/anger.jpg

We do not speak ill of Firefly in these parts. Taunting me about Firefly is like taunting Razor about Star Wars. Firefly was an amazing show and did not deserve the treatment it received.

[Matt1]

Well if you don't like it, don't see it. You won't be missed.

[Razorback]

That is not cool.

If you don't think anything of the story then just walk away. By not posting in this thread we can figure out that you don't care.

[Matt1]

In lieu of any cool pictures, a message from the hero of Canton himself:

So, I'm walking back from Starbuck's today and guess who comes riding up on his bicycle: No... not John Mellencamp. JOSS, it was Joss.

So he says, " I was going to call you today" and I says, "About the postponement?"
"Yeah, I figured if anyone would already know it would be Adam, MR. ONLINE GUY" So he proceeds to tell me that this will be a blessing in disguise and the studio is really happy with the film and wanted more time to gear up a really kick-a$$ marketing SCHEME. Which they will.

Then we chit-chatted for a while about family and stuff... Caterpillars... the length of the show... the fact that Jayne is really cool... and funny... and strong looking.... and "Oh, by the way," he asks, "are you guys free next thursday for a screening?"

So I says, "Hmmmmm I'll check my schedule but I think perhaps maybe it will be a possibility that I will attempt to squeeze it in." What's that guy's name again? Oh yeah... Joss. The boss. AKA G-d.

So anyway guys, this is good news, let's take it as GOOD NEWS. It felt rushed to me anyway. Like the series did. Now we have plenty of time for all of those summer-esque trailers and OSCAR (trademark) considerations.

Love and Serenity Always,

A.B.
"

Whilst I have all your attention, also, I'd like to point out to all those people bombarding Universal complaining and petitioning: Universal have given Joss $50,000,000 for Serenity. In total, it's going to cost them a lot more with advertising.

That's a huge commitment they didn't need to make.

They are delaying the release as it makes business sense for them: They should have with Chronicles of Riddick, for example, as it was a busy time, but chose not to: it got buried. They didn't make the money they wanted from it.

Those complaining, petitioning and (planning to) advertise in magazine will dent things.

A bit overly grandiose and insanely optimistic with that Oscar mention, but hey, Joss has done it before. Ok, maybe more then just a bit.

[Razorback]

Well, Oscar consideration for SFX and sound, perhaps. Even one Oscar nomination can increase your DVD sales. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

I like this guy. Kevin Smith really started this stuff and now others are catching on how you can build some great loyalty by interacting with your fans. I dig it.

[FanGirl]

My cousin saw it last night at a sneak peak. Said it was awesome and he hasn't seen any of the shows. He said people who were freaks about the show loved it and it explains a lot without explaining everything. Made he want to go watch all the episodes now.

Thought I'd share. I'm not going to ask him for any more details on it.

[Razorback]

They are already doing sneak peeks for it? Man, I need to get into one of those.

[FanGirl]

Last night was the first and all the effects aren't done yet and temp music and whatnot.

[Razorback]

I'm used to temp effects and whatnot. I lived on test screenings for a year. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

[FanGirl]

I used to go to a lot more. There was one moment that was ruined because of the temp music though. It was in "Quills" and for some of the really emotional scenes they used Titanic music which just got me giggling.

[Matt1]

I'm really glad to hear a non-freak enjoyed it, especially sans completed special effects and score. Still can't wait.

[Razorback]

I remember when I saw Reindeer Games (it was called something else at that time) they told us that some scenes were not finished and that the music and some of the edit had not been finished.

I was very excited when I was asked to stay after the movie to be asked questions with about a dozen other people. When they asked what didn't work I raised my hand and ripped into the ending. I told them the twists didn't work and that they would get ripped to shreads if they released the movie that way,

EVERY OTHER DUMBASS said the twists were great. I spoke up a few times until the lady asking the questions started waving me off. They just didn't want to hear it. The movie bombed and was blasted for its twists. They actually had a really good movie until the last 15 minutes. Stupid.

After that, I was able to ignore bad music and effects. I only watch for the edit. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

[towelie99]

Did they correct any of that in the Director's Cut, or did you just ignore it after the screening.
I only ask because I haven't seen either.

[Razorback]

There is a directors cut?

[towelie99]

Yes, but bear in mind, it was done by John Frankenheimer, who has proven himself to be better than what everyone says this movie is.

Case in point: The Manchurian Candidate (the original, of course)

[Razorback]

Now I just have to convince a friend to rent it so I can go over and watch it... because I can't bring myself to spend money on that movie.

[TLS]

You would do that to a friend? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

[Razorback]

If you can't use your friends then who can you use?! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

[Matt1]

246 days, 16 hours, 53 minutes and 0 seconds.

Once again, no pictures. Here instead, a glowing appraisal of the show by one of the most popular science fiction writers around, Orson Scott Card:

It only lasted one year on FOX, but Firefly was, in my opinion, the best space-opera sci-fi series ever on television, and you can get the whole season now on DVD.

I was stunned by the stupidity of the bad reviews this series got. I suppose if you think television should be Desperate Housewives or Felicity or some other thing that passes for "edgy", Firefly won't look good to you.

But the writing is witty, just a little tongue-in-cheek, and keenly aware of what good science fiction is supposed to be.

Though I could make a good case for Firefly being the best western on television since Maverick.

It's fun even as it's tense, and it's smart all the time. So smart that some reviewers have no clue what they're seeing.

The actors are wonderful, though a couple of characters can be annoying, especially at first (couldn't Jewel Staite have occasionally stopped smiling idiotically during the early episodes?).

Adam Baldwin, whose career began in the great high school movie My Bodyguard back in 1980 finally has the role of his career.

Gina Torres, a survivor of the Matrix sequels, is boldly credible as soldier-of-fortune Zoe; Morena Baccarin is luminous as the "companion" (i.e., really expensive prostititute) Inara Serra; and Alan Tudyk, a hit in A Knight's Tale, is equally charming as the pilot, Wash.

Delightful as Ron Glass was on Barney Miller and The New Odd Couple, I think he's got his best role here as the enigmatic preacher. While Sean Maher has recovered from the debacle of the remake of Brian's Song to play a truly complicated (and really cute, my wife tell me,) character.

And Nathan Fillion rises out of nowhere - small forgettable parts where he was little more than a pretty face - to show that he has the strength to carry a TV series.

They're making a movie called Serenity, to be released next September, and the whole cast will appear in it. Count on it getting bad reviews; go anyway. And prepare for it by buying or renting the Firefly DVDs.

Hope that last part about getting bad reviews doesn't come true.

[BAMSS04]

Ok, so I bought the series. I have never even seen one episode. I hope it is as good as you say cause if not I am out 40 bucks. Anyway. I'll start them tonight. I'll let you know what I thought.

[Razorback]

You poor thing... I borrowed it some time ago and almost killed myself watching it.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

<font color="purple">I enjoyed 'Firefly' a lot. I thought it was a groovy show. Have fun Bam. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif</font color>

[Razorback]

Yes, and I only continued to watch it because you begged me to watch the last episode. That was probably the best of the ones I watched... but I thought people were going to die... so then it sucked.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

<font color="purple">Rb you didn't go in with a clear mind in the first place. Clean your mind and watch them again. You'll like them. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif If not, I owe you something special.</font color>

[BAMSS04]

I like the new avatar.

[BAMSS04]

Ok,

So I have watched 4 episodes so far. I have my dvd player with me in my hotel room so I'll prolly finish them before I get back home. I'll have too see more before I can write a complete review. I'll leave it at that for now, but I'll be honest so far I'm on the fences as to if it was worth the forty bucks. I'll see, I'm only 4 episodes in but I'll more than likely finish them before I fly back.

[FanGirl]

My favorite episodes are "Out of Gas," "Our Mrs. Reynolds," "Jaynestown" and "the message." "Out of Gas" was the episode that made me a fan.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

<font color="purple">Thanks Bam. The avatar is, of course, from 'Garden State' and my new signature is from 'Closer.'</font color>

[Razorback]

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and my new signature is from 'Closer.'

[/ QUOTE ]

Is that actually in the movie like that? I thought he said "That's the spirit. Thank you. Thank you for your honesty. Now fuck off and die, you fuck-ed up slag!"

I think that is the best line in the movie. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

(I had to add a dash in there because this stupid fuckin board censored the correct spelling)

[ILovePapaSmurf]

<font color="purple">I believe he says, 'That's the Spirit's twice during the 'fight.' I will double check. I'm catching it again this weekend. I'll let you know.</font color>

[BAMSS04]

Ok, well those last 10 made me do a 180 on my thoughts. I am now a fan. Yes I am a fan and not just a fan a very mad one. ( I'm pissed I did not see this when it was on T.V.)


Ok, Lets get the basic stuff out there.

Fav Charactor- Kaylee ( She held it together for me during the first four)

Fav Episode- Out of Gas ( Yup this is where it all took off for me)

Notes:

Yeah, go out and buy the series. I think you'll like it. If it doesn't work at first give it time. and if it does not work at all Fangirl will gladly refund your money. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/wink.gif So its a win, win situation.

TH TH TH TH TH..... Thats all Folks.

Thanks for telling me about it all.

[FanGirl]

Yea! Another one converted!

[ratm1966]

Well, she didn't deny the refund part.

[Matt1]

All is proceeding as I have foreseen it. :D

[RobinHoodDaffy]

So a fella can hold out just so long. I have heard you people chanting "Firefly" "Serenity" "Joss" for so long I just took it in as part of the background of this site, having missed out on this and all other Whedon shows whilst they aired.
So I am at the local Hollywood Video picking up a flick for my other half and myself, turn around into the T.V. section (an ever-growing section at this store, which by the way is two stories tall with over 10,000 titles. I love my Hollywood) then I see a series of DVD's foolishly labled with the Televison section sticker over the title of the show. Well let's see what that sucker is...."Oh, look dear it is that "Firefly" show, the one that all those folks talk about on the message board. No don't roll your eyes, yes I am aware that I talk about them like they are friends, they are friends, I just haven't met them face to face. Well I don't care if you think I am silly I am gonna rent it, after all I have two days off alone while you work, I wanna see if it lives up to the hype."
I have only seen the first three shows, and I am loving the show so far. So is my girlfriend who in actuality is much cooler than I just wrote her to be for the sake of drama, you know. Looking forward to seeing what you guys have called the good episodes.
Just wanted to let you know that you are getting through to every one it seems, and thanks for turning me on to a new (for me) show.

[FanGirl]

One of us! One of us! One of us! teeeheee

Chalk up another one!

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Gabba Gabba!

[BAMSS04]

What do Kevin Smith and Joss Whedon have in common?

They will both be Here (http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog_sat.shtml)!!
Is anyone going?

I have a few free airline Tickets I think I might go.
I'll have to check in with work.

[Matt1]

Glad to hear you like it. Wait until you get to Ben Edlund's episode "Jaynestown." Funny, funny stuff.

Also, for all you Battlestar/Firefly fans, I saw this link on the Newsarama boards and got a kick out of it: Serenity's brief guest-star stint on BSG. (http://www.buffy.nu/article.php3?id_article=2945)

I had been unaware that Zoic were the ones responsible for BSG's great special effects. This whole time I had just thought that BSG had ripped off Firefly's style. :D

[DangerSeeker]

Aw, that's cool. Firefly all ovah da joint!

[DangerSeeker]

Damn, now I can finally let this tasty morsel out of the package:

TOYS!!! (http://action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid= 14263&amp;mode=thread&amp;order=0&amp;thold=0)

[FanGirl]

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!

I already told my comic book dealer to order all of them for me!

[RobinHoodDaffy]

So, I have now finished watching Firefly (as of last night). My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the show and as many others have said before me, why the fuck did they let this show die after only one half of a season? It was a unique show (which answers my question, I suppose) with a unique voice. I don't get it, but I will be in line to see the movie!

[FanGirl]

One of us! One of us! Heeheeheehee!

Another converted! I just converted two others offline as well. I numbers are growing. Soon, no power in the 'verse will be able to stop us!

"Well, if wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak." -Jayne

[FanGirl]

I saw the Serenity figures today at the convention. *drool* They look so good. They didn't have the reaver out, but they had both Jayne and Mal and their variants. Jayne, of course, comes with Vera as well as other weapons. *drool* They said they would be out 6 weeks before the movie. I tried to offer up bribes to get those now, but alas it didn't work. I also asked Dark Horse about the comic and they said closer to the movie as well.

[Matt1]

176 days, 21 hours, 6 minutes and 42 seconds.

[FanGirl]

http://home.att.net/~the11thhour/ME-poster-color.jpg http://home.att.net/~the11thhour/zoe-poster-color.jpg http://home.att.net/~the11thhour/wanted-poster-tn.jpg http://home.att.net/~the11thhour/cover-poster-tn.png

[Matt1]

Those are frickin' cool.

[FanGirl]

I would buy those as t-shirts. They are for the guerrilla marketing campaign they are trying to get off the ground. There are a few others, but those are my favorites. The Jayne one is the best.

[BAMSS04]

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0504/04/serenity1c.jpg

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0504/04/serenity1b.jpg

[ http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0504/04/serenity1.jpg

[Matt1]

Those are frickin' cool as well. Jayne's especially. Who's the artist?

[BAMSS04]

Oops, I forgot the press release!!

Written by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews, pencils by Will Conrad, colors by Laura Martin.

This fall Joss Whedon makes his big-screen debut as writer/director with Serenity, the big-budget feature follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly‹the story of a ship full of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. Now Whedon pens a three issue miniseries based on the film with Brett Matthews, whose previous credits include Spider-Man specials with Daredevil and Wolverine, episodes of TV's Firefly, an Angel miniseries, and the animated Chronicles of Riddick feature Dark Fury.

The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence. Artist Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin paint a rough and wild world of adventure across a strange and dangerous universe. Each issue of this series features three covers, one for each member of the Serenity crew, drawn by the biggest names in comics. Issue #1 features Mal by John Cassaday, Inara by J.G. Jones, and Jayne by Bryan Hitch.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 6.

[Razorback]

Looks great... but the movie will suck just like the TV shows. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

I am already working on my own "phantom edit" to make those sucky shows better. I am cutting out 90% of the dialogue in favor of action and hot chick sequences.

[FanGirl]

Don't you mean "firefly edit" because a "Phantom edit" means you are editing Phantom Menace which cutting out 90% of the dialogue in favor of action and hot chick sequences in Meance would be interesting.

[Matt1]

You should wait until the flick comes out before you pass judgement. From what I've heard it'll be right up your alley. Whedon's decided to spice up the flick, with the addition of an overly precious toddler, and a new entirely cgi character named Junk-Junk Sabe. He'll be a loveable and adorable riff on American Indian stereotypes (in keeping with the Western theme you understand) perfect for basing an even more adorable plush toy on.

As for cutting the dialogue, from what I've heard it'll be one hundred percent shit. You'll love (http://server4.103092804.com/Release3/linkredirect.php?h=40052,404550,1115095982) it! ;)

[Razorback]

Nope. I quoted it to accentuate the irony.

[Razorback]

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You should wait until the flick comes out before you pass judgement.

[/ QUOTE ]

Wait... you think I should see a movie before I pass judgement on it? What the hell planet do you think we are on? Hello? Someone help him out. Send him a private message or something... silly.

</font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
Whedon's decided to spice up the flick, with the addition of an overly precious toddler, and a new entirely cgi character named Junk-Junk Sabe. He'll be a loveable and adorable riff on American Indian stereotypes (in keeping with the Western theme you understand) perfect for basing an even more adorable plush toy on.

[/ QUOTE ]

It only works when you are dealing in reality. Otherwise, it comes off as a shitty attempt at being funny. The only people high-fiving you are the members of your choir.

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As for cutting the dialogue, from what I've heard it'll be one hundred percent shit. You'll love it!

[/ QUOTE ]

Clearly, you pray to shit dialogue and writing since you love this show. I counter that you will bathe in the shit of this movie far more than anyone has ever bathed in the shit of any movie, ever.

Oh and my daddy can beat up your daddy!!!

[Matt1]

Oh and my daddy can beat up your daddy!!!
Well you're a stupid doody face. So nyah.

I was making a joke, in good fun, as can be inferred from the little winky I tagged on the end. Don't be such a baby.

[FanGirl]

I'm not even going to bother getting into it. All I am going to say is "I hate sand...."

[Razorback]

It is "I don't like sand" and if the dude doesn't like sand then should he say "The rough particles of the shores lining do particularly bother me, [censored] sucker!!!"

Yes, Star Wars in Deadwood might be fun.

[Razorback]

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I was making a joke, in good fun, as can be inferred from the little winky I tagged on the end. Don't be such a baby.

[/ QUOTE ]

No, you were serious. I was the one having fun. When you realized what a dumbass you were being you decided to pretend to be joking as a way to save face. BUT I KNOW YOUR GAME, BITCH!

By the way, this movie will bomb at the box office and Josh Whedon will go off to make The Buffy and Wonder Woman Holiday Special. Mark my words!

Seriously, mark them. My words are going for $5.99.

[Matt1]

JOY TO THE WORLD!

Check out the trailer here:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/serenity/

:D

[DangerSeeker]

That is in no way amazing. I am in no way being sarcastic. Serenity, Star Wars, Sin City, Hitchhiker's Guide, Batman, this may be the best summer ever. Or at least up there with '89.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

JOY TO THE WORLD!

Check out the trailer here:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/serenity/

:D

That trailer is so hot! That made my frown turn upside down. I can't wait!

[Dave]

I hate to tinkle in everyone's Wheaties, but i watched it and still don't see what all the hubub is? Oh, well, i guess i'll just miss out on this one.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

I hate to tinkle in everyone's Wheaties, but i watched it and still don't see what all the hubub is? Oh, well, i guess i'll just miss out on this one.

Watch the series Dave. It is awesome. :D

[Matt1]

Direct links to the trailers if you want to save them to your computer:


Fullscreen http://movies.apple.com/movies/universal/serenity/serenity_ifs2.mov
Large http://movies.apple.com/movies/universal/serenity/serenity_m480.mov
Medium http://movies.apple.com/movies/universal/serenity/serenity_m320.mov
Small http://movies.apple.com/movies/universal/serenity/serenity_m240.mov

[Razorback]

Well, I was not a fan of the TV series and this trailer did nothing for me. I will probably see it only because of Fangirl. I am not expecting to hate it (I actually liked the last episode of the TV series) so we will see. Plus, I am more pumped up about HHGTTG and ROTS right now to care about a movie coming out in five months (hell, I don't even care about Batman right now).

I also think that if they want to grab Joe Average that they need to put out an amped up trailer. This wasn't all that exciting for non-fans. Even if the movie is boring (like the TV show) at least they can make a great trailer (even people who hate the Star Wars prequels agree that the trailers are good).

[FanGirl]

I just watched it this morning. *swoon* I can't wait!

"This is going to be interesting."
"Define interesting."
"Oh God, oh God, we're all going to die."

Has any of the other hardcore fans picked up "Finding Serenity" which is a collection of essays on Firefly?

[EternalStrife]

September 30th is too far off dammit!

[DarthMaulRat]

So, uh, anyone listen to Battle of the Heroes yet? Its on Itunes for $1 or for free on every internet site that isn't Itunes.

I wasn't smacked off my seat like Duel of the Fates did, but its still high calibur stuff from good ol' John.

[BAMSS04]

Well, this is for Matt , and Fangirl, and all my other fellow fans of firefly.


http://www.livejournal.com/community/everyboy/10376.html

I hope that you can use them.

[Matt1]

Appreciate the gesture, but I won't be parting with The Dude anytime soon.

[airionnablue]

September 30th is too far off dammit!
Tell me about it.. It's my birthday...

[ratm1966]

Tell me about it.. It's my birthday...
Did you enter it into the Calender here on the Board?

[airionnablue]

Did you enter it into the Calender here on the Board?
Yes I did... Then I proceeded to see when everyone's birthday's were.

[EternalStrife]

Tell me about it.. It's my birthday...



Uh....yeah! That was exactly what I was refering to, of course....

[slizzelizzel]

So did I, and I didn't get any B-day wishes... :(

[ratm1966]

So did I, and I didn't get any B-day wishes... :(

I guess that means we actually have to check the calendar. I thought maybe it would automatically remind us of events entered in it.

...Happy belated B-day slizz.

[Efexeye]

Yeah, the calendar is cool. I'm going to put a recurring event on there indicating Movie Poop Shoot Halo hour...

[ratm1966]

I see what the problem with the calendar is. When you enter your B-day on your profile, it does enter it into the calendar, but there is no way anyone can click on the notice and request a reminder.

Each b-day will actually have to be entered as an event, then people can go through them and request reminders for those b-days they want reminders for.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Yeah, the calendar is cool. I'm going to put a recurring event on there indicating Movie Poop Shoot Halo hour...

Oh, how I wish I had my X-Box. I would whoop on you all! ;)

Happy late birthday Efe's lil' bro!

[TLS]

So did I, and I didn't get any B-day wishes... :(
Aww, Happy belated birthday. Sorry I missed it.

[karmattack]

Happy 19th Slizzel. Hope your birthday was off the hizzle for shizzle, bizzle.

[Jason_Brown]

If anybody else has a Mac with broadband, I recommend downloading the OS 10.3.9 update, and the new Quicktime 7.0. Why, you ask? Because doing so lets you download the awesome High-def version of the "Serenity" trailer from the Apple site.

Trust me. You won't be disappointed. (You can also watch Batman Begins, FF, and Kingdom of Heaven.)

[Matt1]

149 days, 18 hours, 57 minutes and 39 seconds.

[FanGirl]

Although this should technically go in the good books thread, I have to HIGHLY recommend picking up "Finding Serenity." It's a series of essays revolving around Firefly. Some are serious and some are funny. The essay on historically where the idea of Reavers came from was awesome. The one comparing Firefly to the Tick was hysterical as was the faked letters from the network and the comparison to Enterprise. There was one praising Joss for creating strong female characters and one dissing him for not making them strong enough. I still have three or so to finish reading, but I can't recommend this enough.

Let me know if you get a chance!

[Matt1]

I will definitely be checking it out. And I think you placed it in the right thread. Any Firefly/Serenity goodness is welcome here.

[ozchick]

Some good news for you Serenity/Firefly fans over there in the US...

May 26th Screenings in 20 cities (http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20180)

[Razorback]

I have been invited to a screening of this movie but since I think Whedon is the most overrated hack on the planet, I am not sure if I want to go... this movie will probably suck as bad as every show he has ever created (and they do in fact all suck ass). I just don't want to be burned by yet another Whedon creation like I have been with all 1,200 episodes of every crap moment of every crap show he has ever created.

Don't fail me, Joss! DON'T FAIL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I liked one episode of yours and so I am banking on you delivering to me all my greatest and most unrealistic expectations based on it! You better not screw this one up or I will run around the Internet whin... oh crap, I just saw the trailer and the cgi is crap. That bounty hunter dude is so wooden... this movie is going to suck.

[karmattack]

http://lecs.cs.ucla.edu/~thanos/flame.jpg

[Razorback]

Just admit it, you Whedon appologist, that he does suck. Admit it! You know he does!

[Matt1]

The rest of the comic book covers:

http://www.specialopsmedia.com/Serenity/CoverZoe.jpg

By Joe Quesada

http://www.specialopsmedia.com/Serenity/CoverKaylee.jpg

By Jo Chen

http://www.specialopsmedia.com/Serenity/CoverBook.jpg

By Tim Bradstreet

[Matt1]

http://www.specialopsmedia.com/Serenity/CoverWash.jpg

By Sean Phillips
http://www.specialopsmedia.com/Serenity/CoverSimon.jpg
By Leinil Francis Yu
http://www.specialopsmedia.com/Serenity/CoverRiver.jpg
By Joshua Middleton
132 days, 22 hours, 0 minutes and 7 seconds.

[FanGirl]

Check out this ebay store: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14905&item=6517699331

I think I'm going to get it.

[Matt1]

Nice. Too bad I'm not much of a boozer.

[FanGirl]

They are cool for display and will go nicely with my Kevin Smith shot glasses.

[Matt1]

119 days, 0 hours, 48 minutes and 39 seconds.

[FanGirl]

What's nice about that countdown is that it's only 5 more days than my triathlon coundown so it's easy to remember.

[FanGirl]

http://www.mediasharx.net/images/features/rocketlaunchers/firefly_crew.jpg

111 Days 17 hours 38 mins 40 secs until some thrilling heroics.

[epicadventure]

Anybody else got tickets for any of the preview screenings? Not asking for spoilers, just curious. I got lucky and managed to score some preview tickets, and wondered if anyone else gets to cut the wait down from 100+ days.

I'll still be going to Serenity again when it comes out in Sept., on opening night.

[FanGirl]

This came today in the mail. Yes, i am a geek.

http://www.bluesunshirts.com/fightingelves-shirt-large.jpg

It says "The fighting elves" in Chinese.

[jjcourtright]

A headless manequin came in the mail? I'd be pretty freaked out if I were you.

[FanGirl]

I'm wearing it right now and I ordered it a size smaller. Woo hoo!

Uh, not really. Headless manequins come in the mail all the time. They are pretty easy to take out.

[Hellubah]

This came today in the mail. Yes, i am a geek.

http://www.bluesunshirts.com/fightingelves-shirt-large.jpg

It says "The fighting elves" in Chinese.

I could swear it says "stupid bitch" in chinese. I'm a little rusty.

[slizzelizzel]

I could swear it says "stupid bitch" in chinese. I'm a little rusty.

That's right. Dig that hole a little bit deeper, kiddo.

[Hellubah]

That's right. Dig that hole a little bit deeper, kiddo.

There is no hole to dig...you are powerless.
I can come back and back and back..over and over and over.....you can't stop it! hahahahahahahahahahahaha....punk ass bitches.

[slizzelizzel]

There is no hole to dig...you are powerless.
I can come back and back and back..over and over and over.....you can't stop it! hahahahahahahahahahahaha....punk ass bitches.

No, I can't, but by getting you to post the things you are, Ryall is sure to notice and ban you.

[Matt1]

This came today in the mail. Yes, i am a geek.

http://www.bluesunshirts.com/fightingelves-shirt-large.jpg

It says "The fighting elves" in Chinese.
Now that is frickin' cool.

[FanGirl]

He wore it in my two favorite epsidoes "Out of Gas" and "War Stories." I've gotten nothing but compliments on it and no one knows how truely geeky it is.

[Matt1]

So did anyone else catch Nathan Fillion and Gina Torres on JLU last night? The episode itself was kind of just ho-hum, but it was pretty cool to hear Nathan's cowboy drawl again, especially whenever he said the word "Ma'am."

[FanGirl]

http://www.nonsportupdate.com/cardtalk/serspnsusdlg.jpg

90 Days 20 Hours 17 minutes 30 seconds

[Matt1]

You just wanted to post a picture of Captain Tightpants' butt didn't you? ;)

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Adam Baldwin is so adorable!

[Jason_Brown]

Anybody catch Summer Glau in the season premiere of "The 4400"? She played a mentally disturbed person with special powers. So sad to already be type-cast at such a young age. ;)

[Matt1]

Is that show any good? It looked kinda, "Meh." to me.

[Jason_Brown]

Is that show any good? It looked kinda, "Meh." to me.
It's pretty solid. Not brilliant or anything, but enjoyable. Well-written, well-acted, interesting premise. (It's too bad Peter Coyote defected to "The Inside", though.)

[epicadventure]

Sweet shot, FanGirl.

Going to see the Big Damn Movie in about 20 minutes. Won't start for another 5 hours or so, but waiting is half the fun, i suppose. That's what I'll be telling myself as I wait, anyway.

So excited!!!!

[Matt1]

Sweet shot, FanGirl.

Going to see the Big Damn Movie in about 20 minutes. Won't start for another 5 hours or so, but waiting is half the fun, i suppose. That's what I'll be telling myself as I wait, anyway.

So excited!!!!
Just remember to post spoiler (I hate that term) warnings if you decide to post a review with anything revelatory. Some of us (me) still like to be surprised when they go see a movie.

Oh, and welcome to the shoot.

[FanGirl]

I got my Firefly shot glasses today. They are pretty sweet. I recommend picking them up if you have the means.

[epicadventure]

Originally posted by Matt1
Just remember to post spoiler (I hate that term) warnings if you decide to post a review with anything revelatory. Some of us (me) still like to be surprised when they go see a movie.
No worries Matt1- I'm well versed in fandom etiquette. :)

Doesn't seem like anyone one in this thread has seen the movie yet, and there are others boards on which to discuss the actual movie, so I'm just gonna say it was AWESOME. It's not a perfect movie- they never are, but it was incredibly well done, and it was so amazing to see the crew back together again. And on the big screen to boot. They do not disappoint, and besides the characters and the plot being wonderful, the movie is very visually cool, too.

I have to stop now, before I accidentally get spoiler-y, but go see the movie. You guys will friggin love it (even if you don't love it all).

[Matt1]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I can't wait.

[Matt1]

78 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes and 14 seconds.

[Razorback]

Doesn't seem like anyone one in this thread has seen the movie yet

I have (and I actually saw it earlier than many) but I see no point in posting a review for a movie when there are tons already all over AICN.

so I'm just gonna say it was AWESOME

From a certain point of view...

They do not disappoint, and besides the characters and the plot being wonderful, the movie is very visually cool, too.

I think this movie may end up suffering in the same way that HHGTTG did in that the TV show fleshes out the characters well while the movie rushes past most of them. Plus, Mal is pretty one dimensional in the movie. Sure, it is the dimension that some love about him (or will love watching this movie) but I am not convinced that the general public will "get it."

I will have to see the movie again before I give a final rating. I liked the TV show more the second time around so I might like the movie more too. I find that second viewings can really swing my opinion one way or another (or reinforce it too).

I do hope that they reshoot the ending or re-edit it. And no more freakin' cowboy guitar riffs during the absolutely worst moments possible.

[Tydyed Bandit]

55 days, 569, hours 140 minutes and 196 seconds.

[actualsize]

OK, I know I'm late to this party, but I'm converted. I've been watching the show on Sci-Fi.

When we met for brunch fangirl, I'd only watched "The Train Job". I didn't want to say it at the time, but I kept getting a "Friends in Space" vibe: A meh stroyline and too many beautiful young people. Not a good first episode for a newbie to watch I think.

But now that I've seen a few more episodes, the most recent being "Our Mrs. Reynolds", I haver to say that I'm hooked now! "Out of Gas" airs next, I think.

And I'm glad to see that Barney Miller alumni are getting work.

[BAMSS04]

Today is the day!!! I'll be at the first showing, thanks to Fangirl and Matt for getting me hooked on the show. Anyways, Everyone go see the movie and lets hope that this one does well, so that there will be another one.


Happy Trails!!!!

[Razorback]

I talked a friend into seeing it with me today by saying "If you liked Titan AE, then you will love this one." :D

I am looking forward to seeing it today, now that I have watched the series a few times (all the way through).

[FanGirl]

I got my tickets for tonight! Finally!

[Razorback]

Leaving in 10 minutes. I should have my Round 2 review up eventually. Or not. ;)

[BAMSS04]

I am off to see the movie, I took a half day and I am ready!!!!

See you all in two hours.

[BAMSS04]

Well, it was AWESOME!!!!! Great movie!!!! I am going to go see it again tonight!!! I am not going to go into a lot detail about the movie because if you have seen the show than I could end up giving something away. If you haven't seenthe show then a review would be pointless. I will say this , after this movie the world of Firefly will never be the same. Enjoy!!!


I am such an ass huh!!

Oh, I was watching a few interviews and Joss said( if the movie does well) he could bring back the show or do a few more movies or both.
SO, GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!! NO EXCUSES!!! DO IT NOW!!!

[Zens7s]

Well, it was AWESOME!!!!! Great movie!!!! I am going to go see it again tonight!!! I am not going to go into a lot detail about the movie because if you have seen the show than I could end up giving something away. If you haven't seenthe show then a review would be pointless. I will say this , after this movie the world of Firefly will never be the same. Enjoy!!!


I am such an ass huh!!

Oh, I was watching a few interviews and Joss said( if the movie does well) he could bring back the show or do a few more movies or both.
SO, GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!! NO EXCUSES!!! DO IT NOW!!!
I think!!! That may be!!! the Most Exclamation points!!! Ever used!!! in a single post!!! in the history!!! of the shoot!!!

Holy fuck-balls batman!!! It!!! Must!!! be!!! Good!!!

!!!Love!!!,
!!!!Zen!!!!

:)

[Razorback]

Well, this viewing didn't change my opinion much. I liked parts of it a lot and disliked parts of it.... a lot. :)

My friend, who has never seen a Firefly episode, liked it. However, he had many of the same issues with it as I did. Liked the characters, the air battle on Mr. U's planet and the Reaver fight (liked it more than me), but also felt like it was kind of long in the tooth before those sequences.

He also thought the special effects were not up to par with movies being released today. We both thought that BSG's special effects are better.

I did, however, feel much more for the characters, now that I have enjoyed the TV show. I also think they changed somethings from the May release but I don't know what (can't tell, exactly).

Still hate the reaction after the crash.... even more now. I get it, but I don't like the way it was shot. Hopefully, when they make the second movie, they do it with about $100 million more. Also, the editing wasn't fixed at all. It jumps too much. The score feels more natural (maybe I am just getting used to it). The bad guy is pretty bad, in a good way. Though, I think I dig the bounty hunter in the last episode more.

All in all, I think I prefer the TV show. I know that it is not fair to compare a movie to more than a dozen TV episodes, but then this movie feels like a long TV episode.

Finally, Kaylee should be the main character in the next movie. She has the best line in the movie. :D Kaylee should kill Mal in the next movie and then take over! Every scene should be with Kaylee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

B-

[BAMSS04]

Hehehehehe and now, more going to see the movie!!!!

Now go!!!

[BAMSS04]

Well, this viewing didn't change my opinion much. I liked parts of it a lot and disliked parts of it.... a lot. :)

My friend, who has never seen a Firefly episode, liked it. However, he had many of the same issues with it as I did. Liked the characters, the air battle on Mr. U's planet and the Reaver fight (liked it more than me), but also felt like it was kind of long in the tooth before those sequences.

He also thought the special effects were not up to par with movies being released today. We both thought that BSG's special effects are better.

I did, however, feel much more for the characters, now that I have enjoyed the TV show. I also think they changed somethings from the May release but I don't know what (can't tell, exactly).

Still hate the reaction after the crash.... even more now. I get it, but I don't like the way it was shot. Hopefully, when they make the second movie, they do it with about $100 million more. Also, the editing wasn't fixed at all. It jumps too much. The score feels more natural (maybe I am just getting used to it). The bad guy is pretty bad, in a good way. Though, I think I dig the bounty hunter in the last episode more.

All in all, I think I prefer the TV show. I know that it is not fair to compare a movie to more than a dozen TV episodes, but then this movie feels like a long TV episode.

Finally, Kaylee should be the main character in the next movie. She has the best line in the movie. :D Kaylee should kill Mal in the next movie and then take over! Every scene should be with Kaylee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

B-

I couldn't agree with you more about Kaylee. Although, I like Mal, he has the next best lines, Jane has a bunch too.

The movie was very well written. You can tell that Joss put a lot of love into it.

I hope that they opt to do both the show and the movies. I liked both of them for what they were. A great movie and and freakin' awesome show.

We'll see how the movie does. Lucas got almost 150$ in tickets to Episode three from me. He didn't even need it. Joss will get about that, I am going to take everyone I know tonight. Then a few more on Sunday.

[Razorback]

I have seen the movie enough times. The next time I see it will be on DVD.

Obviously, there is an extended cut in there.

[Razorback]

I couldn't agree with you more about Kaylee. Although, I like Mal, he has the next best lines, Jane has a bunch too.

Jane has a couple of good ones, but no one can touch Kaylee's line. That is classic. Hell, you don't even need to remember the line, just her reaction.

The movie was very well written. You can tell that Joss put a lot of love into it.

Yeah.... there are moments where the writing stands out (sometimes too much, since it is more poetic than the rest of the movie).

I hope that they opt to do both the show and the movies. I liked both of them for what they were. A great movie and and freakin' awesome show.

I would rather see them return to doing the show and then make a feature every now and then. I really dig the show more.

[BAMSS04]

I have seen the movie enough times. The next time I see it will be on DVD.

Obviously, there is an extended cut in there.

Yeah, sorry about that that was to Zens. For her snap about my !!!!!!! "points"!!!!

Hehe, Anyways Yeah I thought there were a couple of river's lines that made me want to scream, but most all of the movie was gold.

Like I said I would like to see them both come back but if I had to choose, the TV show would be first in my book as well.

[Razorback]

but most all of the movie was gold.

I would say it was bronze. The show is silver. :) Gold? Maybe in "The Empire Strikes Serenity Back." ;)

[ozchick]

I just got back from seeing it. Yes we actually got a film released the same time as you guys! I loved it. It was funny, sad, exciting and very cool. I found it a bit difficult to catch what they were saying at the start as they seemed to be talking hella fast but I caught up eventually! Will be interesting to see how it does in the box office. Wasn't too bad a crowd for a saturday afternoon here (prob half full). Joss Whedon was out here a couple of weeks ago doing a bunch of press and the trailer's been on TV quite a bit. Here's hoping they make enough to warrant another flick at least! Hell they made Deuce Bigalow 2 - there's gotta be hope - right?

[Razorback]

Though, Deuce cost a lot less to make. :)

I am sure Serenity will make enough to deserve another movie (or, even better, a new TV show). We will see how the numbers look tomorrow. If it makes at least $5 million in the US (for Friday) then it is on its way to make a profit.

[BAMSS04]

Still waiting on fangirl and Matt to respond. I mean they are the people who started tis who craving for Firefly??? OH thats right its the weekend. I shall expect nothing less than a full review from everyone on this board. I know everyone is going to see it right.

*Bam pulls out gun*

RIGHT!!!

[Razorback]

Still waiting on fangirl and Matt to respond. I mean they are the people who started tis who craving for Firefly???

They both think it is the greatest movie ever made.... would you expect anything else? ;)

[marksiwel]

So um...saw it last night. Very fun, very good, very funny, very sad. enjoyed it much. Wish I knew what to say about it. Going to see it atleast once more.

[Razorback]

Everyone should see it at least twice, if they want to see more. Though, in about an hour we will find out what the day-one numbers are.... and if they are $20 million then they should stop shooting Wonder Woman and start shooting Serenity 2. ;)

[Razorback]

Serenity made an estimated $3,900,000 on Friday. This is not a good sign.... but Saturday could lift those numbers. Plus, if the fan base continues to support it past normal trends, and the movie has the same weekend next week then the franchise could be saved and more movies/shows guaranteed.

So, see it as many times next week. :)

[ratm1966]

I watched it this evening. A really good movie. I would really like to see either more movies or the series started back up or maybe even both.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

So, my hormones are ranging this morning after seeing 'Serenity' so I am going to try to make my comments more interesting to read than me listing every scene Nathan, Adam and Sean (but I do have to say, that man has a sexy back..there I go) look hot in. So, here I go...

I thought the movie was great. It stuck to the same premise of the show which made it more enjoyable. I thought the action sequences were great which kept me on the edge of my seat. I thought the characters were enjoyable, though I kind of missed Wash's jokes and his dinosaurs. So pretty much, since it is late and my brain is not really there, the movie was great, enjoyable, lots of fun and I know I will be seeing it again this weekend. God, I love this movie and the eye candy was just great...

[Razorback]

$10 million weekend is... no way to spin it, bad. Well, I am sure someone will spin it, but the fact that it dropped off on Saturday doesn't say much for the Browncoats support. I mean, come on! This is your movie. Do you or do you not want to see more?

THEN GO TO THE MOVIE OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

I shit on you all for not supporting your passion.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

RB, you aren't being very nice...

[Razorback]

RB, you aren't being very nice...

Should I say "Oh cool, you all didn't support the movie! Yay $10 million"?

Or, maybe the fan base is just smaller then they like to pretend. I don't know. Maybe the base is larger outside of the US. When is it being released in Europe?

[BAMSS04]

I am taking 5-6 people to see the movie tonight after taking a bunch last night, I have done my part.

[Razorback]

I am taking 5-6 people to see the movie tonight after taking a bunch last night, I have done my part.

I have taken 3 people and convinced someone to buy the series DVD set.... and I am not even a fan of Joss Whedon.

[ozchick]

$10 million weekend is... no way to spin it, bad. Well, I am sure someone will spin it, but the fact that it dropped off on Saturday doesn't say much for the Browncoats support. I mean, come on! This is your movie. Do you or do you not want to see more?

THEN GO TO THE MOVIE OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

I shit on you all for not supporting your passion.

But the first placed flick (Flightplan) only grossed $15m this weekend so maybe it just wasn't a big movie weekend altogether?

[Psyche]

$10 million weekend is... no way to spin it, bad. Well, I am sure someone will spin it, but the fact that it dropped off on Saturday doesn't say much for the Browncoats support. I mean, come on! This is your movie. Do you or do you not want to see more?

THEN GO TO THE MOVIE OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

I shit on you all for not supporting your passion.


there's word that the scifi channel will be doing the series some more if the movie goes well

[Psyche]

oh btw it was number 2 this week. so I think it did good. or maybe that's just me? =\

[Razorback]

But the first placed flick (Flightplan) only grossed $15m this weekend so maybe it just wasn't a big movie weekend altogether?

Yes, but Flightplan was in its second week. It made $24.5 million in its first weekend.... and that movie sucks!

Anyway, I made some comparisons (on another site) with other movies that came out this year that had a similar theatre count and opening weekend. 2005 releases that made $10 million in their first 3 days, with a theatre count of around 2,000, made between $20 million and $50 million. However, only Serenity (so far) had a drop-off on Saturday.

There is a silver lining, they all made about the same amount in the US as they did in the rest of the world. So, if Serenity pulls in $35 million in the US and another $35 million outside, that is a nice take of $70 million.... a profit of around $10 million (after marketing costs etc.). Then, consider that the DVD will probably sell a few million units, and you have yourself a money maker.

[FanGirl]

I enjoyed the movie very much and plan on seeing it multiple times. I'm sure you're all shocked. I thought the action sequences were great and Joss did a great job for a first time director. One thing that did make me giggle a little is I recognized the location of the place where they learn the thing about the thing (trying not to spoil). It's actually a high school. As a matter of fact, it's the high school used in Orange County. I was an extra on the OC movie and recognized it immediately.

As for it's opening weekend, it might not be as strong as everyone hoped, but I think it will be consistent. Scream opened with a similar weak numbers, but word of mouth helped keep it in the theaters for a long time making same amounts of money. I think the DVD sales will be through the roof as a lot of people who discovered the series on DVD will also discover the movie.

[Razorback]

The numbers were slightly worse than estimated, and Serenity came in 3rd.

The word of mouth argument doesn't seem to hold much water since it is one of the few movies in modern history to LOSE money on Saturday. In the last five years, every movie that has lost money on Saturday has lost more than 50% the next week, and dropped 40% the third week.

I don't get how a movie with a devoted fan base can lose money on Saturday.

[actualsize]

I finally went and saw Serenity. I went in with low-ish expectations. Having seen only two or three Firefly episodes, I'm far from what you would call a Browncoat.

I really liked it. I had hairs standing up on my arms for twenty minutes after I left the theater. It exceeded my expectations by a huge amount.

Too bad the title makes it sound like it chick flick. After seeing it, I'm more convinced than I was before that decent marketing to people outside the Browncoat Community might have made this film a ton of money.

[Razorback]

There is always the chance that the box office numbers for the rest of the world will be big. If THE ISLAND can make money overseas then why not SERENITY?