Serenity DVDs--Not the Safe Bet Everyone Thinks
POSTED BY: StakeTheLurk
UPDATED: Tuesday, November 1, 2005 04:13
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Now let's be realistic. You have to know that watching a movie 12+ times in a theater in three weeks time is not normal. I do not mean to say that YOU are abnormal, but you have to admit your love of Serenity is abnormal. I know my love for Firefly is abnormal.
My point is that I do not believe that in terms of mass appeal generating the necessary revenue stream for Universal, Serenity is not going to make it. As I said Serenity is a good movie, but I do not think it was good enough follow-up to Firefly-which was GREAT.
The thing is, that even newbies to the 'verse are keen to go and see this movie multiple times. I have seen it personally with a whole bunch of my contemporaries... It hasn't just got Browncoat appeal - the movie is creating Firefly fans just as much as the other way 'round.
So take heart. All is NOT lost. The audience is growing and it will grow MUCH MUCH larger come DVD release. There are people who just refuse to pay money to go see a movie they've heard is good if it doesn't have Arnie or Brad or Julia in it.
All is so far from lost it is actually funny.
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Originally posted by HanoverFist:
This is the problem I see: the movie is not that re-watchable
I disagree, as well. Though I've only seen Serenity six times, each time is a new experience. Though I know what's going to happen, each time I discover new subtleties. That's the draw to the Verse. That's the beauty and magic that Joss has created within each and every Browncoat. This our BDFamliy. It's been a week since I've seen the BDM and it's no longer in the theaters my way. So now I have to wait. Is it an addiction... maybe. An obsession... maybe. But most of all, it's an affection for our BDH's.
"...If you can't do summin smart... do summin right."
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Hey Stakethelurk
I am sooo glad someone out there is thinking the same as me. I totally get what you are saying and in an unorganized attempt on the Serenity board I tried pushing that notion. Dont sit on your butt, go and market the dvds!
It is definately not a failure and will make profit.... but if we just sit there expecting success it will not convince Universal to greenlight a sequel. And for any of you who want a sequel, would you rather be safer than sorry? Yes Joss is going to be busy for the next 2 years.... but so what? If the DVDs sell well initially (with our help of course in marketing them), then it will give Universal more confidence in the franchise and might greenlight a sequel early on, and we can rest easy after that a bit.
Did anyone copy paste your original post to the Serenity Universal Board? If not can I do so? I think people need to get organized and formulate a plan to spread the verse. For sure most of the fans will be buying the dvds and buying extras for gifts etc, but thats not enough.
I think though renting(or netflixing that seems to be the trend these days) will play a role. Problem is that we have to get video rental stores of peoples interest in renting the movie. If individual rental stores(and therefore higher ups in management) see that there is interest they may be interested in buying a batch of Serenity DVD's. While thats not alot of money for Universal, but if Serenity climbs the rental charts(as well as the DVD selling charts), then people in general will take notice and wonder whats the fuss about a movie with no stars. And Universal will see that there is interest in the franchise. And its cheaper for people to rent the movie then to buy it.
That is why when the release date comes closer I plan to email all my friends who have seen the movie or seen the series or both, and are not as "hardcore" like me, that if they want more of the franchise they should consider buying the dvd, and if not at least should spread the 'verse to their friends and recommend friends to buy/rent the dvds. I figure thats the least we can do.
And to those thinking Joss and the cast not interested in doing sequels. Besides having contracts to do more movies, do you know what Love they have for this show? You surely know what Joss went through just to continue the verse and then ultiamtely to get the movie made. They are sooo interested in doing sequels Im sure. The love of the verse and the cast and crew each one talks about is not nothin. They consider themselves fans as much as we are.
Oh and I am sure everyone in the fanbase and the in the industry knows especially the way thing sare going there is no way to predict how this thing will turn out. Its totally unpredictable, so trying to compare it to previous examples is very very hard. Austin Powers is a good example of a simple scenario however there is one major difference. Mike Myers, not a no-name actor. He is not(or was not) a big big time star but he is relatively well known(and a canuck hehhehe). This movie unfortunately does not have that star power, but it has a good story and good reviews.
What I want is a sequel, and getting it wont be easy. Plus if we try our darndest and try to spread the word, and if it succeeds then won't you feel happy with yourselves? Lets say we overshoot and a zillion copies sell because of our efforts, I mean wont that give you a warm tingly feeling? We dont have to annoy people but respectively earnestly tell them that there is something good in Joss Whedon's creation to see. December 20th, is just under 2 months, lets get out there and kick butt. We can do it.
Prakash
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Hey hey hey Everybody! Just wanted to tell yall some of my thoughts here(I didn't read the whole thread, I found it kind of upsetting you guys are so negative, so I really skimmed through it. Someone might've already said what I say, so don't flip):
If a good amount of Firefly Fans buy x number of Serenity DVDs (Depends how many TVs are in your house) for home right when they come out and there still a good $20, and then buy them & Firefly DVD sets for others on Christmas, Hanukkah, Random Celebrations, And Birthday Shindigs, we should get more than you guys are talking about. Adding onto this are the rentals, merchandise and Firefly DVD sales going to Joss. Another thing is the other movies Joss is making adding onto his money. He already has sound work and actors, so he won't use the money on hiring them. Working for him, they will, but not HIRING them or hiring casting directors for Main Role Characters. He has more money than you think. So do the things that Stakethelurk said we should and a little extra, Tell your friends (Trust me, everyone loves a good Firefly episode - I showed my friend who only likes Full House and 7th Heaven *Those are the ONLY 2 shows she watches* and she liked Firefly!) 'specially.
Emma
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"Sure. I've got a secret. More'n one. Don't seem likely I'd tell 'em to you, do it?"
SPREAD THE WORD! C'MON, YOU WANT ANOTHER SEASON, DONT'CHA?!
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this whole thread is dumb, serenity will be out on dvd in dec. in time for xmas, formerly Chirstmas before Alliance stamped out religion, netlfix etc. are already posting approx. arrival dates
Steve from Yuma....OUT
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