Firefly: Immediate Assistance Update

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UPDATED: Sunday, February 9, 2003 20:50
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NEWSADMIN

Wednesday, February 5, 2003 9:39 PM

This was posted on Firefly: Immediate Assistance yesterday. Looks like with the exception of the remaining three un-aired episodes, the Firefly as we know it is done.

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February 4, 2003
According to Reuters, Firefly cast member Nathan Fillion has signed a contract with NBC to star in a show on the network. Other cast members' contracts have also expired, and we expect they'll begin inking deals for other productions which may or may not be exclusive. This is a good sign that attempts to get Firefly back in production in the near future would be unsuccessful. (What would Serenity be without Mal?)
That does not mean, however, that we'll never see the show on the airwaves again. FOX paid for three episodes which they have not aired. Two groups of fans are writing to FOX reminding them of the viewers they've lost by stopping production on Firefly. Join their ranks and urge FOX to air the remaining episodes soon.
One way in which we can support Firefly is to write one of its production companies, 20th Century Fox, to remind them that we have not forgotten the show and to request Firefly merchandise and DVDs. Write the individuals below using a postcard that represents you or where you live. Tell them how much you would love to see a Firefly movie or comic book series. Mention merchandise, especially DVDs, for other 20th Century shows that you've purchased.
Twentieth Century Fox TV shows include Ally McBeal, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Angel, The Bernie Mac Show, Boston Public, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dark Angel, Dharma & Greg, The Education of Max Bickford, The Embassy, Family Guy, Futurama, Greg the Bunny, Judging Amy, King of the Hill, The Practice, Reba, Roswell, The Simpsons, Titus, 24, The X-Files, and Yes, Dear.
GARY NEWMAN
CO-PRESIDENT
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION
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BUILDING 88 ROOM 29
LOS ANGELES CA 90035
DANA WALDEN
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION
10201 WEST PICO BLVD
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LOS ANGELES CA 90035
The Browncoat Drive was a resounding success. Here's the report from the drive's organizers:
"We gathered more than 1,613 wearable items. We also received pledges for 90 hours of volunteer service and contributed $550 in online donations to local charities.
We received contributions from fans in 26 U.S. states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
As well as from fans in two other nations:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grand-Mere, Quebec, Canada
Frankfurt, Germany
The total donations included:
508 coats, including children's coats
628 items of adult clothing
431 items of children's clothing, including 142 complete outfits
40 pairs of shoes
6 raincoats
1 sack of socks
1 complete set of dishes, pots and pans
1 blender
1 bicycle
3 computers
1 set of sheets
1 brown couch
1 futon
1 bookshelf
1 typewriter (almost new, with refill supplies)
Books (40 individual, 4 boxes and 2 bags)
Assorted toys
Assorted toiletries"
The drive received coverage in the Raleigh, North Carolina News and Observer as well as on two North Carolina local television stations.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Firefly: SOS for disseminating information about the drive.
The Firefly: Immediate Assistance store closed last Friday, after raising over $1,000 for the Children's Miracle Network.
The forums are now closed. You can still discuss the show at fireflyfans.net and fireflyers.net.

ALICIA

Wednesday, February 5, 2003 11:25 PM

Please don't say it like this: "Looks like with the exception of the remaining three un-aired episodes, the Firefly as we know it is done."

Kiba said that production in the near future is not likely BUT what about straight to DVD movies or a full movie? As Adam Baldwin said in the Saloon last night (fox board), Nathan Fillion has a contract with NBC for now and that they will get back together in the future for some Firefly fun. Perhaps after the DVD release and either movies on DVD or on the big screen it will come back as a series in the fall of 2004. Just because Nathan Fillion has a contract for next year doesn't mean he'll be busy in a year and a half. He'll just come back with more fans following him!

New Firefly IS coming back. Just not THIS fall season as a regular weekly series.

HAKEN

Wednesday, February 5, 2003 11:37 PM

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Originally posted by Alicia:
New Firefly IS coming back. Just not THIS fall season as a regular weekly series.

Hmmm....I thought that's what I said. Which was that "the Firefly as we know it" is done.

JYNK

Thursday, February 6, 2003 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Haken:
Quote:
Originally posted by Alicia:
New Firefly IS coming back. Just not THIS fall season as a regular weekly series.

Hmmm....I thought that's what I said. Which was that "the Firefly as we know it" is done.

As long as it's Joss, Adam, and all the others, I don't care where it is or how it is. So long as they try to keep the storylines and cast as intact as possible, I'll be happy.

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"Let's move this conversation in a not-Jayne's-fault direction." - Jayne

DUNDEE

Thursday, February 6, 2003 1:25 AM

As bad looking as this looks i give up on firefly when joss and the actors give up, besides tight pants needs something to bring in the bread and butter well the rest of us postcard/email those Tah-mah-duh hwun-dans at fox to death, we just need to keep fighting, firefly will fly again, just a matter of time,

Becasue i dont know about you but personaly refuse to let the niou-se trick of foxs slide GOOD TV MUST SURVIVE!!!!! and lets face it firefly isnt just good tv, its DAMN good tv

Dear diary, Today I was pompous and my sister was crazy,
Today we where kidnapped my hill folk never to be seen again, it was the best day ever.

JYNK

Thursday, February 6, 2003 1:53 AM

I need good tv again. I think somewhere on the turn of the millenium, all tv executives around the country lost their damn minds.

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"Let's move this conversation in a not-Jayne's-fault direction." - Jayne

ALICIA

Thursday, February 6, 2003 2:18 AM

Ha. We're probably on the same wave length, just typing it differently. My sentence had "this fall" in it. I feel it can still come back as a weekly series in a year or so. The way you put it, "that the Firefly as we know it is done", sounds sooooo much more permanent.

JYNK

Thursday, February 6, 2003 2:44 AM

Yeah. I just feel skooky watching tv these days. All intelligent tv is on late at night, all good sitcoms/syndicated series, are being canceled so more "reality" tv can come on. What the ruttin' hell is wrong with the majority of the American viewing public?

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"Let's move this conversation in a not-Jayne's-fault direction." - Jayne

LIVINGIMPAIRED

Thursday, February 6, 2003 4:41 AM

You know, Stephen King, in his book On Writing encouraged prospective writers to give up television. It was advise I largely ignored. I'm not a big fan of the boob tube, and I accordingly do not watch most of it. However, I'll be damned if I'll voluntarily skip an episode of anything with Joss Whedon's name on it.

But Firefly is all but gone. Buffy's hitting the road. Once Angel follows, if there isn't anymore Whedon on TV, I'll probably take Mr. King up on his advise after all. TV Land isn't a place I'd like to be with out Whedon. I'd rather watch nothing then be condemned to the hell of reality television.

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I'm bored. Episode One bored.

HAKEN

Thursday, February 6, 2003 11:30 AM

Really makes me wonder what will become of Mutant Enemy, Inc. and its staff of talented writers. Screenwriting for movie is more or less a solitary pursuit, which, based on the most recent interview with Joss, is what he'll likely be doing once Buffy and Angel are over and done with.

Sigh...

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