So What's next? Has anybody heard from Joss?
POSTED BY: Hops
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 3, 2006 02:22
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So... where are we? Are we objects in space? Floating aimlessly and bumping into things? Has our fearless leader expressed what the next step is? I need some direction. Some hope that this great story isn't done. I've written the big movie company. I've written Joss. I've bought just about any gorram thing that's cought my interest pertaining to Firefly. I've told all my friends and family that might be remotely interested.
Now what?
If anybody has anything verifiable that Joss has uttered about the current future plans. Let me know.
Thanks!
Like a leaf before the wind!
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I know what you mean. It's kinda scary being in this unique limbo isnt it?
I feel real sorry for the orginal Brown Coats who had to put up with this feeling since 2002
They must be made of the right stuff.
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Yeah,
I just got into it this summer and no sooner had I started watching the shows, a friend said, "Oh Firefly? They're making a movie of that."
So I knew it wasn't over... but now...
I hope the nay sayers aren't right about the lack of interest in the series because the movie may just barely break even.
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There was a Joss post during Serenity's third week in the theater. He said something along the lines of "it could be this tale is told." But he went on to say he would always be open to revisiting it.
I think the big thing that people are missing with all the news about the movie is that the Firefly DVD set is STILL selling crazy-good. It's still near the top of the Amazon charts, and most places have recently raised the price of the set.
What that tells me is that people like Firefly (and the TV format of the series) a heck of a lot more than they liked Serenity.
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"If wishes were horses, we'd all be eatin' steak."
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Originally posted by Cub:
What that tells me is that people like Firefly (and the TV format of the series) a heck of a lot more than they liked Serenity.
Actually, based on the trend, the tv audience and movie audience is shrinking, and in general is dropping in avg IQ*. Reality shows and tv shows/movies with no depth are the norm and I think this will continue because reality shows are easy and super cheap to make, meaning big $$$$ for network execs to get fat christmas bonuses. Another factor is that home theater systems these days are sufficient to keep people home, since there are no noisy kids or cellphone talkers, etc. The only thing helping is DVR's (TIVO), but then the networks lose advert revenue.
Anyways, just throwing out some of what I know, and some of my opinion.
* I said avg IQ, meaning not all tv viewers complete numbskulls. Please do not take offense. I watch tv, at least the little i can tolerate.
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Keep the faith people. Joss is kind of busy now w/ his film "Goners" & getting a script for "Wonder Woman" written. I have no doubt he is watching the box office #s & anticipating the DVD release in December, but the man is in the dark like we are about a sequel. The final call for a sequel is up to Universal & I doubt they will make that call until at earliest spring of 2006. They will need to look at the final box office #s & the #s for the DVDs to see if it is going to be worth their while to do a sequel.
In the meantime, we do what we have always done; we keep spreading the word to those that don't know about the series or the movie. We see the movie if it is still in theatres where we can get to it. We convince others to go see it if it is near them. We loan DVD sets & we talk up Firefly & Serenity on the net & at conventions. We keep the interest & our morale high.
This fight ain't over yet browncoats. Stay focused and Joss will see us through.
Keep Flyin'!
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Here's the most recent word from Joss on the subject matter (I've highlighted some key points). It was posted on the Universal Board October 14.
Quote:So, right now I think everyone, even Joss, is in limbo. Hopefully not for too long, if the DVD
Post subject: Joss made a post from typings!
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Hello, young lovers, wherever you are. This is Joss, coming to you live via technology. I thought it would be fair to give you all my little State of the Onion before I descend into the depths of the Warren to pound away at my keyboard, munch lettuce and ignore that annoying nerd Fiver who keeps saying something bad is coming, like he can tell or whatever. I'm excited to beat this Wonder Woman script into shape (and munch lettuce). Mostly, to be honest, I'm excited to (deliberately split infinitive) not be a Professional Serenity Barker. I love you guys, I loves me some Serenity cast, but I am yammered out. By Spain it just got surreal (I think Nathan and Summer will back me on that one). Selling is not my strong suit. Actually, my strong suit is Kevlar, but it bunches in all the wrong places.
So I have read much over the past weeks: we have Won! Lost! Triumphed! Failed! and have, of course, agreed with every single thing I read (one of the exhausting things about having no personality). But in the dark blue of early morning I do have some perspective, and it runs thus:
I'm very content. I think the movie is really good. That was hard to a)do and b) realize. The response has been terrific, the majority of the reviews extremely positive: people GOT IT. What's more, an impressive number of people saw this movie who never would have, and even more still will. This is not spin: I know we didn't do the expected numbers our first weekend, we didn't have an unprecedentedly small drop-off the second (which was my personal fantasy.) I've been to some dark places, just like you guys. But the movie has legs, and people who loved it LOVED it crazy, the way love is supposed to be. Europe has been a nice boost (and a lung-splitting shout out to my UK and Aussie UIPeeps -- they're dears, and efficient as hell). We'll keep soldiering on, until we can't crawl and we find DVD to carry us. I see us kind of like the Shawshank Redemption without all the Oscar nominations (unless Best Feet becomes a catagory). People who were befuddled by the title or lack of premise hook will finally pick it up, and keep picking it up... They may miss out on the big-screen
exitement, but they'll see our little tale and take it to their hearts. Takes a while. Just like the show.
I've seen a couple of posts with Browncoats beating themselves up about not having done enough. I never want to hear that again. You guys have gone above and beyond above and beyond. The people who are above and beyond are looking at you guys and going "Man, don't they ever quit?" Your efforts, and your investment (emotional as well as tickety) have done an enormous amount for this film and my battered heart. No more self-flagellation, unless it's the healthy, what-every-young-person-needs-to-learn-about-their-body kind.
And what about Da Fyoocha? (And why did I need Arnold to say that?) I have no idea. It could be that this tale is told. Or it could be that down the line, dollars accumulate and some exec says, "let's spin that wheel again." Or who knows. I'm not resting my hopes on it, but it's not a concept I'll ever close the book on. In case the 30,000 reporters I told didn't get this message out, I love this crew like Nick loves Nora, like Hellboy loves Pancakes, like Bridgitte loves Bernie (and if you're old enough to get that reference, my condolences.)
Thank you all. I'll be in touch again, but I have an Amazon to rassle. Remember that this is not over; every dollar (or Euro) counts, every new convert is a friend for life. But don't fret too much on what's to come. Enjoy the remarkable things we've accomplished. You're Big Damn Fans. Have some lettuce.
All love, Joss.
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Good points. Nice cheery hopeful message. I'll try to be patient.
Hop
"My days of taking you seriously..."
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That's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Until I hear that one of those exec's drops a dime on Joss, I'll consider this thread closed. Thanks. Not exactly closure, but close enough.
Hops
"My days of taking you seriously...:
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you know,i have wondered recently,is this is OUR Serenity Valley? are we holding the valley for two solid weeks after receiving orders to lay down arms?
i've been pondering this and i've realized something...i've been a Browncoat from the beginning...from the moment Mal booted Crow into the recently fired-up engine of Serenity. as the loyal Browncoat,i've converted many,and seen the movie multiple times. the first poster was right,this limbo is hell,but i've learned great patience as a Browncoat,and thru that i've realized that if this is indeed our Serenity Valley,i'll be a GORRAM corpse before i give up my ground,Joss will lead us,to victory or whatever may come.Just gotta wait for our 'Angels'.
I'll be in my bunk.-Jayne
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