Fan funded sequel

POSTED BY: rklenseth
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 2, 2006 19:54
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SUMMERWIND

Thursday, January 5, 2006 4:08 AM

Who would run it? People who are serious about the need for everybody to see more Firefly. Here are some steps that might work

1. Have another Firefly con to decide what to do next. Why? Because fans have been so important Firefly, important enough that they pretty much got a major motion picture made, and that level of involvement should continue. We got what we wanted (sort of) in the form of Serenity. If we want to continue or increase our level of involvement we need to have some kind consensus as to what us (the fans) want next. Do we want another movie? TV series? Comics? Novels? Action figures? Also having a con we can get everyone who is serious (or their representives) in one physical space possibly with some input from Joss and/or the cast as to what they want. You also get to generate some publicity.
2. Based on the results of the polls/workshops/seminars/lectures/elections/discussions select a small group of people (between three and five) who have the dedication and background of skills needed to promote Firefly.
3. They form a non-profit company who's mission is to promote the Firefly 'verse.
Etc.

-Summerwind

JUSTSHINY

Thursday, January 5, 2006 4:21 AM

I'm in, for donating money, don't got much, but I'm in!!!

Drunks are so cute.

DIANED

Thursday, January 5, 2006 5:06 AM

I am also in. I can donate money but I would also like to be apart of Summerwind's idea.

LANBOY

Thursday, January 5, 2006 5:25 AM

Well, how much would one have to fundraise in order to get enough to make a sequel or continue the tv series, i am new to the whole serenity and firefly saga, but it only took the first two episodes along with the movie to make me a believer. This series rocks and the movie is out of this world and i do not understand why such a good series would have to go to such trouble to make themselves know, because the series and the movie speak for themselves. I'm not usually a fan of fundrasing and gathering up funds for a purpose, but after reading up on the efforts that firefly fans have placed to enlighten the rest of the world about such a great series, i for one will be willing to help out and continue this great story, because their much more that can be done with it. Thanks, for those people who were able to make serenity happend because without the movie i would have never know firefly, and i would not be here writting this comment.

DAX82

Thursday, January 5, 2006 5:44 AM

Ill definately donate, and if I win the lottery tonight Ill pay for the entire thing!

KIBBSTER

Thursday, January 5, 2006 10:14 AM

I think this is a really interesting idea.
I would be glad to donate, I would be proud to be doing my part to bring pleasure to (Millions?) and myself at the same time.
Also the chance to be involved in something this big.

Don't forget the internet is a very powerful medium for spreading the word.
Once word got out about fans making a serious bid to buy their beloved show the effect would snowball.
Technology/sci-fi/Movie sites would get wind of it exposing it to lots more people.

Wouldn't be long after that the more mainstream tech sites would start mentioning it the eventaully Mainstream press.

Once that happens you will be amazed how quickly new browncoats flock in with more money, eventually you may even have closet firefly celeb fans getting involved.

Can easily happen :)

Just get it organised and start spreading the word.
If there's one thing the internet and browncoats have proved is fans CAN make a huge difference and there is no power like people power

J6NGO1977

Thursday, January 5, 2006 10:30 AM

That's a Shiny idea. I think we are all part of something important here. It's not just a TV show. It's a well constructed messege of freedom, hope and a better way of life. That may sound far fetched saying that but Firefly speaks volumes to me and it no doubt does to you guys, it helps me through life more than any politician could. Everybody who watches Firefly are immediately converted, even the none sci-fi fans who have never donned a Klingon costume and thought of themselves as rational human beings :)

Firefly is not just a show like Star Trek, Babylon 5 or Farscape. It is more important than that.

FRANKIE

Thursday, January 5, 2006 10:32 AM

making a movie costs a lot of money. i'm curious to know what the actual budget was for Serenity (and i'm sure someone knows it). i'll venture a guess whatever it is, it has seven zeros at the end of it.

making a fund will help, but probably won't be enough. starting a non-profit company will get us closer, but i think that for now one of the biggest things we need to do is spread the word. if every browncoat sent in five dollars we'd have a hefty wad of cash, and you can bet there are more than just a few of us willing to give more, but if the number of firefly fanatics out there went up... even by just a little bit the numbers could increase dramatically.

i have yet to meet someone who's actually seen firefly and hasn't liked it. it's funny, but i feel myself turning into a missionary... just when i thought i was past that phase.

the reason we haven't swept the world yet is that the advertising has been... sub-par. most people didn't even hear about serenity... and if they did see the trailer they didn't remember the name or really anything about it. I just showed the first seven episodes (today) to a friend who realized half way through she'd seen a trailer for serenity and had wanted to see it for the "do you want to run this ship?" "yes." "well... you can't" bit, but she forgot about it. She's now totally bonkers over firefly, and i'm convinced that there are more people out there just like her who need to know.

start a fund, by all means... start a company.

but for everyone who can't get out to conventions, who can't help out with non-profit whatsits... tell your friends.

i didn't find out about firefly until just a few months ago, but one of my best friends watched it religiously when it was on the air, and never even mentioned it to me. we're all here because we love the show. the best way to keep it flying is to spread it to everyone we can, because one more voice might be the voice we need.

(k... uh... i'm done speechifying. i've decided to stop short of saying anything like "i aim to misbehave" etc. i think you... get the point.)

captain tight pants

PDCHARLES

Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:14 PM

The Serenity budget was around 40 million Frankie....

I agree with the spreading the word... Starting a company from a widespread fanbase could get out of control real quick. Not all networks are bumbling idiots (like cancelling Firefly and Family Guy within a year) and they already have the money. There are many of the same idea out there for companies and online petitons for networks like HBO.

Many of us feel compelled to bring these things up only because Hey, there is nothing else we can do. But never say TV execs don't look at online movements. They look at all factors.

Although, these links and ideas are becoming redundant, please browncoat vets do not scorn the newbies. I am a Noob to this site but defintely not a Firefly Noob.

DVD Sales, DVD Sales, DVD sales, and a lotta luck is what we need.

U gonna be smart here riva!?!

J6NGO1977

Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:40 PM

I have just bought a 2nd Firefly boxset to put on my shelf and not use as my already existing set is taking a hammering and is constantly in my DVD player. When Serenity is released here (UK) I'll be buying 2 copies of that as well for the same reason. So I'm doing my bit for the Browncoats. Hooah!

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