Adam Post/Last Night's Screening of Serenity

POSTED BY: dietcoke
UPDATED: Monday, December 6, 2004 17:12
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DIETCOKE

Friday, December 3, 2004 6:56 PM

Just saw this post from Adam on the Fox board. He saw a rough cut at Joss' last night.

It's great. "Serenity" is a great movie.

With temp effects, the BDM still kicks a$$!!! You'll love it! Every single one of our beloved cast of characters (and some newbies) are well-served and showcased in a loving and thrilling way... even Jayne. ;- )

Joss is our hero!

We all went out to Nate's favorite sushi restaurant afterwards and had a grand time, hic!

Can't talk story, but the movie is one of the most unique and exciting film experiences I've ever witnessed. Riveting...

I'm sure you'll all agree.

Informational chestnut:

Apparently there will be some test screenings in the very near future. I know not when, or where. Mitch can, if he is available, certainly give the particulars about the protocols of this stage in the process; and how the reactions in those tests affect the forward momentum of the BDM. That marketing and promotional stuff is way above my pay-grade. :- )

Serenity and love to all,

A.B.
(can't wait to see it again)

TETHYS

Friday, December 3, 2004 7:16 PM

*bump*

"Your mouth is talking. Might wanna see to that"

DANFAN

Friday, December 3, 2004 8:13 PM

This is beyond shiny. It's freaking brilliant!

SHAMBLEAU

Friday, December 3, 2004 8:16 PM

Okay, I'm getting into one of those screenings! No way in hell I'm waiting until September now. I'll even go for bootleg internet stuff, if I can't insinuate myself into one of these.

I hope he and I have similar tastes in movies. After all, he's just straight-out saying Serenity is a great movie, and I don't think he meant the word in it's "pretty cool" sense. If his favorite movie is The Ten Commandments or some movie like whatever that John Travolta sci-fi flop was called, I'd be very very scared.

shambleau

SPIKEANDJEZEBEL

Friday, December 3, 2004 8:17 PM

Test screenings?! I live in LA and they do these here all the time - I'll keep my eyes and ears open!

"I like smackin' 'em!" - Jayne Cobb

TETHYS

Friday, December 3, 2004 8:24 PM

the movie was Battlefield Earth, and have you seen it? It was pretty good, actually.

"Your mouth is talking. Might wanna see to that"

EMBERS

Friday, December 3, 2004 8:57 PM

oh yeah, when I lived near LA I went to a number of really lame 'test screenings'
oh I can't wait for Serenity to come out!

And I'm so happy to hear such wonderful reports from our BDHs...

I just still haven't gotten over the waiting until Sept thing...
:(

But very very happy the movie is so great
:)

ZEEK

Friday, December 3, 2004 11:13 PM

ADVANCE SCREENINGS!?!? Where do I sign up?

Does anyone else feel a slight bit of guilt at the thought of going to an advance screening though? I mean most of us here are pretty fanatical about Firefly. So I really don't see us being unbaised screeners. Then again I guess they need to know how the movie goes over with fans right?

If anyone hears anything about how you get in these advance screenings please post. I'm sure I've got some non-vital organs that could be traded for a seat.

MRSKBORG

Friday, December 3, 2004 11:18 PM

Shiny. Though its a pity I'm ON THE WRONG GORRAM CONTINENT!! for test screenings anyway.

"This movie may be a beautiful butterfly, but I loved that damn caterpillar." Joss Whedon.

SPIKEANDJEZEBEL

Friday, December 3, 2004 11:43 PM

To get into these type of test screenings, you need to be approached by someone with a clipboard who asks you to go based on the demographic they are looking for. For a movie like Serenity, I imagine it will be the typical 18-49 year old crowd, as that is the norm for a sci-fi test screening. (I used to work for the company that does these, but alas it's been too long and I don't have any contacts anymore.)

So - how to find these people? There are certain usual haunts in the LA area that they use to recruit audiences. They tend to hang around theatres near the location of the screening (that location is the big question mark - once we know that, getting in will be easy!). The most common areas: Burbank AMC 16, Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade, Woodland Hills AMC, Old Time Pasadena. All Browncoats in those areas should pay attention to anyone with a clipboard and let us all know if you find out the location!

MOST IMPORTANT - Don't tell them you are a fan of the show, and don't tell them if you work in entertainment/advertising. They will not let you in. They want the least biased audience possible! Say you manufacture shoes, or work as a pig farmer, or are a student of origami. (Would origami be considered "entertainment"? Better avoid it, just in case....)

"I like smackin' 'em!" - Jayne Cobb

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