What is with Scifi channel?

POSTED BY: dragonwine
UPDATED: Saturday, July 16, 2005 04:33
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DRAGONWINE

Saturday, July 9, 2005 6:40 PM

Here it is 2 weeks from them playing Firefly as part of the Friday line up, and I have yet to actually see them advertrise the fact. Has anyone seen a scifi add? You can find it on the schedule but you have to dig. Looks like they will play the pilot "Serenity" as a two parter.
And since Scifi is owned by the same outfit...with Universal blah blah yada........does this mean we can expect this same type of incredible media blitz for the BDM? Oh I hope not, so everyone keep getting the word out. I converted 2 new people at work just the other day, and if they tell 2 friends ....and so on.

It's a nothing part til you don't got one, then you have to go to ebay.....aaaaagh!

MONTANAGIRL

Saturday, July 9, 2005 8:16 PM

I was starting to wonder about not seeing any ads yet either.

But maybe (to either play devil's advocate or give them the benefit of the doubt) they're pushing "their" new season of shows hard right now, and then they'll push Firefly during ads during those shows. Maybe?

"Man has an evil side, Pinky." -Brain
"Front or back?" -Pinky

AURAPTOR

Saturday, July 9, 2005 8:53 PM

I was wondering that a bit too. Granted, what sort of $ are they going to spend on advertising for a show which is already cancelled? It's not like Buffy or Angel, where there are several seasons they can put into rotation for a year or 2.

I didn't expect a great deal, but 2 weeks out, I'd have thought there'd be SOME mention. Even reworked ads from when it first aired, would be nice.

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

RANGRBOB

Saturday, July 9, 2005 9:32 PM

I just think right now their gearing up for their big premier week next week. I bet we will see comercials for it next Friday. If not then, then I will be worried.

AURAPTOR

Saturday, July 9, 2005 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by rangrbob:
I just think right now their gearing up for their big premier week next week. I bet we will see comercials for it next Friday. If not then, then I will be worried.

You're probably right. I'm ready for new BSG eps my own self. But if all they do is hype SG - Atlantis and then only say... " but first, watch FIREFLY " , or some lame intro like that..I'll be quite put out.

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

FIVVER

Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:59 AM

I don't know. I sat through 2 1/2 hours of SGA last night and didn't see anything about Firefly. They even had a promo for the return of Tripping the Rift.

ZOIC

Sunday, July 10, 2005 4:55 AM

There is nothing about Firefly on their official website either, even if you look up the list of TV shows they have, not listed. I'm hoping that they will give Firefly a big push on the night that they premier SG1, SGA and BSG.

SHINY

Sunday, July 10, 2005 5:12 AM

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Originally posted by Zoic:
There is nothing about Firefly on their official website either, even if you look up the list of TV shows they have, not listed. I'm hoping that they will give Firefly a big push on the night that they premier SG1, SGA and BSG.

Of course, no matter how much or how little SciFi promotes Firefly, every browncoat has a huge opportunity here to get their stubborn co-workers or friends without DVD players to watch the show. Let's get cracking, people!!! :)

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

OPTIMUS1998

Sunday, July 10, 2005 6:47 AM

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Originally posted by Shiny:
stubborn co-workers or friends without DVD players to watch the show.

you actually know people like this?? what are they Amish??

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

...May have been the losing side, Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

DARKJESTER

Sunday, July 10, 2005 2:01 PM

My sister and bro-in-law are psychology majors, she has her Masters and he's working on his PhD. And they refuse to buy a DVD player. Maybe they need therapy . And I know a of few Amish who have them - battery powered 12-volt models, like in cars.

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

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