What if FOX wants Firefly back?

POSTED BY: OPPYH
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 06:05
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OPPYH

Sunday, July 17, 2005 6:31 PM

So what would happen if the FOX network would be interseted in more seasons of Firefly? They surely know by now that it's about as popular as Pokemon in Japan, (a.k.a whitehot property) and they can no longer deny the fact that they made a mistake. So if they decide to pull a Family Guy, and beg Whedon's forgivness, would he do it?

Word around the campfire is that the new hourlong Star Wars drama will be aired on the Fox network. Think of this: Star Wars 8-9:00 Firefly 9-10:00 Fox Friday. Just tell me that aint a recipe for greatness.

GINOBIFFARONI

Sunday, July 17, 2005 6:52 PM

They'd only find a way to screw it up.

A choice between Firefly on Fox, or no Firefly on TV....

I say no. They would only air the eps out of order, pre-empt it with baseball, probably try to recast it, then cancel it after 5 eps ( over 10 weeks )

Be better if all the good writers/producers boycotted the bastards and let them die.

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THEDUKE

Sunday, July 17, 2005 8:15 PM

This is something that had never occured to me. It's highly unlikely isn't it. Plus they WILL screw it up. Plus, the BDH probably have bigger sights than this now. But, miniseries, that'd be cool right.

however, as i sed, not really gonna happen is it.

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OPPYH

Sunday, July 17, 2005 8:43 PM

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Originally posted by GinoBiffaroni:
They'd only find a way to screw it up.

A choice between Firefly on Fox, or no Firefly on TV....

I say no. They would only air the eps out of order, pre-empt it with baseball, probably try to recast it, then cancel it after 5 eps ( over 10 weeks )

Well said. I don't blame ya, after all they did cancel one of the best shows ever.

GNARSH

Sunday, July 17, 2005 8:55 PM

They also cancelled Family Guy, brought it back, and haven't managed to screw it up yet. If Fox wants the show back, then, even if it isn't as good as it could be on another network, it's better than no Firefly.

GTHING

Sunday, July 17, 2005 9:16 PM

Considering that Fox can't seem to launch a "Fox show" anymore, they probably think Firefly was the least of their mistakes. I don't we'll be seeing that much more of Arrested Development. And does anyone else remember what happened to Dark Angel and The Tick?

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FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Sunday, July 17, 2005 9:23 PM

Do rights to TV shows last like 99 years or some long amount of time? Cuz if the rights last only a short time, then we can out wait Fox we might have a chance of seeing Firefly (new seasons) on another channel.

ZOID

Sunday, July 17, 2005 9:39 PM

...The problem is this: I don't think Joss has any intentions of doing television again, in the foreseeable future. He may one day get to missing it and do something in that medium again.

But, in the meantime, if you had finally matriculated at the university of your choice, would you voluntarily go back to high school? The girl would have to be really special...

So, I'm thinking that should F*x decide to revive Firefly, they'd have to do it with new actors, writers and creative staff. Would it still be Firefly? I don't think so.

Still, I suppose if the Red Sox can win a championship, it's proof positive that anything can happen...

Respectfully,

zoid
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OPPYH

Sunday, July 17, 2005 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by zoid:

...The problem is this: I don't think Joss has any intentions of doing television again, in the foreseeable future. He may one day get to missing it and do something in that medium again.

i've heard the exact thing. No more tv shows for Joss, he's beyond that now etc. But I guess the real reason for this thread, and why I'm always so curious about Firefly returning to TV is this:

I DON'T THINK FIREFLY/SERENITY CAN SURVIVE IN ANY OTHER MEDIUM.

Don't get me wrong. I will watch the movie, and love it, as will all Firefly fans. But this is what I honestly feel to be true, and maybe Joss does as well:

The development, and growth of characters can't be done in a 2 hour movie. Let's say Simon finally realizes he loves Kaylee and they end up getting married. If you can see how they interact over a season, and finally get together in ep 22, that is powerful. If the same is done in a movie, with the main plot taking up most of it, not nearly as powerful. It can't be. It's the subtle moments in Firefly that matter most.

Lets just say there are going to be 3 movies, with a 3 year wait between each one. For most firefly fans this will be unacceptable. I will watch as many as they make, but the long wait between films will turn a lot of the fans off.

After reading the comicbook of Serenity #1, I know for a fact that it can't continue in this form. It was good, but not even in the same Ballpark as the Firefly series.

If Firefly doesn't come back to TV as a series, it will just fall into the cult hit status only. I want it to be like Star Trek, not The Evil Dead

LOCKESCYTHE

Sunday, July 17, 2005 10:14 PM

If Joss will do it.

I think Fox would actually take care of it this time.
Fox messes up but with the fanbase and loyalty of firefly now. Aint no thing in the verse that can stop us now.

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