Firefly by subscription?

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UPDATED: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 21:08
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CAPTAINMAL

Wednesday, January 8, 2003 11:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Cardie:
I think everyone is forgetting to factor in the costs necessary to get the delivery system going, like acquiring whatever equipment it takes to set up video on demand, get space on a digital cable provider's roster, etc. Then you need the staff and infrastructure to collect the weekly payments. Also, no one with a solid reputation in the business like Joss is going to sign on for this kind of penny ante success, even to keep viewers happy. Something like this requires huge upfront financial guarantees. You don't turn out a $2 million product and then hope that every week enough people opt to have it delivered to their homes so that you can recoup the cost. Essentially the only way to do it is to establish a subscriber premium channel dedicated to keeping good quirky shows going that also produces these shows. That's what you have now with HBO, but it has a cushion because it also shows movies.

This is a lovely dream but totally impractical.

Cardie

But all those pay-per-view concerns are addressed by the Subscription DVD idea since you (the viewer) make the financial comitment on the front end for the whole season. And theres no need to get delivery space or anything...you can contract with any number of already established mail-order buisnesses for distribution.

ESME

Thursday, January 9, 2003 12:14 AM

Here's to new ideas...and those who voice them! I'd pay at least $5 an ep...better than throwing it away on some crappy $8 movie. I'd also subscribe to any cable channel who airs it. (I now pay $55 monthly to watch about 3 channels.)
Any market researchers out there? Sign me up. I'd even pay in advance!!!
Forgive me, but I have so few pleasures in life....and now one less.

SERGEANTX

Thursday, January 9, 2003 12:57 AM

Esme,

Just curious, where'd you get the nick, is that your name?

SergeantX

"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith

ESME

Thursday, January 9, 2003 1:16 AM

SgtX,
It's a diminutive for Esmerelda...but I lifted it from one of my favorite short story characters.

AVATAR

Thursday, January 9, 2003 3:40 AM

So where does that leave us?

At least a few of us think that a subscription DVD might be feasible. Others lean toward pay-per-view (TV or internet). We all seem to agree that WE (this site's readers) would be willing to pay in advance for new shows. I guess the real question is would enough NORMAL people pay to make it feasible.

I'd love to get a professional opinion from someone at Mutant Enemy, even if they just tell us we're beating a dead horse. Anybody know how to get in touch with them? I did find a PO box address, so I guess I could send them a letter. I've also sent an email to firefly@fox.com which used to be the contact point at FOX.

I know at least one or two cast members have been on this site before. So in case they come back....

*** IF ANYONE AFFILIATED WITH THE SHOW READS THIS, PLEASE TELL US WHERE TO GO NEXT !! ***

Thanks - and keep the faith.

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, January 9, 2003 4:07 PM

I must say that the ideas presented in this thread have been creative and have some merit.

While I do not pretend to know all of the logistics involved in making any of these endeavors work, I think that they bear closer consideration. Has anyone pitched these ideas in an email to Joss? It seems the next logical step, as Avatar pointed out, is to get someone w/ Mutant Enemy, Joss, or someone from the cast or crew of the show involved to work from the inside.

I know that I personally would gladly part w/ $5 per episode to be able to see Firefly on TV again. I have never considered paying out of my pocket to keep a program on the air before, but for Firefly, I would gladly do so.

LIVINGIMPAIRED

Thursday, January 9, 2003 4:26 PM

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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
I know that I personally would gladly part w/ $5 per episode to be able to see Firefly on TV again. I have never considered paying out of my pocket to keep a program on the air before, but for Firefly, I would gladly do so.

I hear you. In fact, at this point, I'd do anything except sexual favors to keep this show flying. ... maybe even a lapdance or two.

________________

Zoe: “If I'm gonna wear a dress, I'd want something with some 'slink'.”
Wash: “You want a slinky dress? I can buy you a slinky dress! Captain, can I have money for a slinky dress?”
Jayne: “I'll chip in!”
Zoe: “I can hurt you."

LOSTANGEL

Friday, January 10, 2003 2:38 PM

What kind of sexual favors? And only if I get my first episode free.

Seriously, I think that a reason why it hasn't been done before is because...it hasn't been done before. Not because it's unpractical in any way. Big companies have a hard time "turning on a dime" and have a hard time going with something new (obviously) and little companies don't have the rights to them.

I would also prefer a DVD method. I like collecting things, (much to the dismay of my boyfriend and roommate) but I would rather pay for a nice set of FF episodes with nice shiny covers and maybe those extras that someone in a previous message talked about.

And I would pay dearly for a Joss Whedon bobble-head doll.

I say go for it, and count me in on anything that gets me my firefly.
___________________
Lost Angel

Zoe: See honey, he's putting the hair away.
River: But it will still be there... waiting.

PEAK

Friday, January 10, 2003 3:29 PM

A lot of anime (the ones marked OVA) are something like this. They are released directly on DVD.

It could be feasable if they began with the already aried episodes on DVD. They are already paid for, so they should create a small buffer.

And if they are really intelligent, make the DVD:s region 0 and bring them over to Europe too.. ;)...

European Firefly-fan...

//Peak

BROWNCOAT1

Friday, January 10, 2003 3:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by LivingImpaired:
I hear you. In fact, at this point, I'd do anything except sexual favors to keep this show flying. ... maybe even a lapdance or two.

LOL!

A lapdance huh? Hear that Joss?

Seriously though, as nice as it may sound, I am not sure how well a subscription deal for FF would go over. I know that all of us would gladly pay (be it cash or lap dances

) for a chance to see Serenity fly on TV again, but I am not so sure this is the way. Would a subscription type airing of the show further limit the number of viewers that would be able to tune in? Seems like that is a possibility.

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