Fillion says big screen 'Firefly' looking positive

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THEGN

Thursday, May 29, 2003 2:40 AM

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Originally posted by SirenKain:
Ok, I am just going to say this. We the current Firefly fans will more then likely HATE a big screen movie.

I don't think so. If the movie gets made and it’s good, the fans will like it. It will have nothing to do with whether the fans have seen some aspect of it before. I know a lot of people who have said they didn't like one or more of the Star Trek movies, but I've never in my life met anyone who said they didn't like any of them because they were a fan of the TV version. That just doesn't make any sense to me at all. :D

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SUCCATASH

Thursday, May 29, 2003 2:40 AM

I agree, same cast. Has to be.

KOFFEE

Thursday, May 29, 2003 4:24 AM

I doubt that a movie would happen if not every one was involved. At least I would hope not any how.

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LIVINGIMPAIRED

Thursday, May 29, 2003 4:35 AM

Hey SirenKain, gonna have to come down on you on one thing: fans of the show will like a FF movie, if Joss has anything to do with it. Unlike many franchise moguels (coughLUCAScough), Joss appears to respect the fan base. I beleive that JW is keenly aware that sucess in Hollywood is all about the fans. No movie makes hundreds of millions without millions of people paying money to see it. We, ultimately, are paying Joss Whedon's salary, I think he respects that. More than that, I really think he's touched that so many find his creations accessable. So I have every confidence that when (not if!) Firefly hits the big screen, it will not only be accessible to those not forutnate enough to have caught the television show, but also to browncoats alike. It's his track record. Even today, Buffoholics who were faithful from the beginning are rewarded with little jokes in both BtVS and Ats that refer to the early seasons of Buffy.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2003 12:56 AM

Firefly: the movie !

I'm not gonna get my hopes up, but if it does happen... I'm gonna be SO happy :)

I mean look at Buffy, it started out as a movie, which bombed, then a tv series appeared a few years later. Maybe Firefly will have the same effect but vice-versa ?

I've watched alot of great tv shows (Buffy, Angel, Farscape) but Firefly - is really something special.

I'm glad Joss isn't giving up, I truely hope he gets the chance to bring Firefly back to our screen, whether it be more tv seasons or movies.
I just hope it works out fine for him.

TECHBOY

Saturday, June 14, 2003 2:26 AM

One title that comes to mind is "Police Squad". it flopped as a series, but the Zucker brothers brought it to the big screen and made it a success.

I'm sure this is old news, but here is a link to firefly immediate assistance with the news of the movie http://fireflysupport.com
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TVDIR

Saturday, June 14, 2003 5:05 AM

Doing Firefly as a big-screen feature may not be what we expect. I agree with the earlier post about settings, characters, and actors.

If Joss can get FF onto the big screen, which it sounds like he is for now, whoever the motion picture company producing the feature may not want the TV cast. It might be with headlining stars and not our beloved TV cast. They are not marquee names. These people will not bring movie goers instantly to the theatre. Joss may not have a choice with casting. But, of course, if the film does well, then who knows.

Doing a big-screen feature is so much different than a TV show. Prepare yourself for anything.

KOFFEE

Saturday, June 14, 2003 6:07 AM

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Originally posted by tvdir:
....It might be with headlining stars and not our beloved TV cast......

Actually, according to the post by THEDUKE333, who had the luck of running into Summer Glau , she said “That Joss would not do the movie unless all nine cast members would be in it.”

You can see the thread at http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=2127

Firelfy isn't Firefly without the original cast and Joss knows it.

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TVDIR

Monday, June 16, 2003 7:19 AM

I never read that thread. Thanks for posting it again. I do hope Joss will be able to officially produce it with the original cast...and all of them!

MALINARA

Monday, June 16, 2003 10:14 AM

As a fairly new FF fan I must say that a movie could be just the thing to bring back one of the hottest shows on tv for a long time..a space western..now that`s a fairly novel idea..Joss Whedon rocks!! I believe in Joss doing his best to bring back the show albeit for a movie. The movie is a great idea but I hope they keep the original cast and not replace our BigDamnHeroes with MajorHollywoodies!

Nothing but nothing can replace the great chemistry ( ..for me anyway) between Mal/Inara, the funniness of Alan as Wash and the very cool Adam Baldwin as the Jayne .
"Keep on flyin` Serenity"

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