Whedon's guy responds to Firefly Season 2.com reports on SCI FI Wire

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JONUS

Saturday, January 28, 2006 2:02 PM

That Ace Underhill guy is like that Supershadow guy. If you don't know who Supershadow is, he's this guy that says he works for Lucasfilm and he's in charge of the Star Wars TV show and says he's responsible for the ideas of the Prequel Trilogy. He also has fake interviews with the actors and even George Lucas!

http://www.supershadow.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supershadow

Mal would kick Han Solo's ass.

GRIMJACK21502

Saturday, January 28, 2006 2:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jonus:
If you don't know who Supershadow is, he's this guy that says he works for Lucasfilm and he's in charge of the Star Wars TV show and says he's responsible for the ideas of the Prequel Trilogy.

Wow!

Why in holy h-ll would you take fake or real credit for that gorram garbage.

Seems like he came out of the shallow end of the gene pool.

We will hold...we hold till Mal gets back.

"And once you're gone, you can never come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black"
-Neil Young

BROWNCOATSRISEAGAIN

Saturday, January 28, 2006 5:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Glueman:
Andrew, What's your take on Ace Underhill? You got in a little hot water yourself several week ago and I was sympathetic to your cause.

Personally, I think we make as much noise as we can. I wish there were 10 Ace Underhills trying to acquire the rights. This creates a press buzz and keeps you in the news. It also creates demand. Well maybe I'm beating drum too loud....anyway Andrew?

Mal: "Oh! That was bracing. They don't like it when you shoot at them. I worked that out myself."

I have met Ace several times now in person. He is sincere and capable. He does have contacts all over the industry and everything he tells me he is going to do or people he has contacted eventually gets proven out.

He is not asking anything of the Browncoats except a short survey where you don't have to reveal anything about yourself that would be useful to a spammer, etc.

I can understand the suspicion and fear. Only time will prove whether Ace's approach will work or not. As for Joss being involved (which Ace has said lots of times he wouldn't go ahead without him), it will be when Ace gets close to getting the rights to the show from Fox. Any participation before that could be a waste of Joss or his agent's time and he is a little busy right now.

Anyway, if you don't feel right filling out the form wait a little while and see what comes out of this. If it starts looking right to you, then fill it out.

Andrew

P.S. My site was supposed to be updated this week, but that hasn't happened yet. It's almost ready and I'll post when it goes live.

ILLUMINIX

Saturday, January 28, 2006 6:39 PM

I love the series, and would love to see it fly again. I will fully support anyone making a genuine effort to make that happen, as long as Joss is involved. My idea of helping the cause is generating a few extra DVD sales. This guy is out there trying to pry the rights from Fox's icy grip, get Joss on board, and make something happen. If he fails, he fails. And personally, I think he would at least deserve a "thanks for trying".

And if he beats all odds and succeeds?

It boils down to this. The odds are against us. And for our part, we can't afford *not* to nuture every single seed of hope - as long as it's well intended and genuine.

-I

NUCLEARDAY

Saturday, January 28, 2006 7:14 PM

Well, frack, seems to me worst-case scenario he's at least stirred up a bit of media attention. Like I read higher up in the thread, any publicity...

Myself, I'll take what I can get. Gotta figure any victory, however small, is still going to be a victory. I'll take a three-second close-up of Mal's nose if I knew Whedon had anything to do with it :P

Still... I'm in love with all the original characters on the show, and I'd love to see them crewing the Serenity once again.

Anyways, I'll hold 'till Mal gets back. (Checks watch...)

KAELE

Sunday, January 29, 2006 3:03 AM

Well, considering how many people are on these boards and how many would LOVE to see this continue...

Who else is doing something? I know someone who offered this Underhill use of his survey software. But knowing how many people are wanting to see this continue, I'm sure more than one someone out there is organizing to get something done.

Does anyone know how else we can help out?

Was there a writing campaign? Was there any contact tried to Fox and Universal? I'm getting into this a little late and I've got a few hours to spare a week if need be.

"Can't stop the signal."

SAURSTALK

Sunday, January 29, 2006 10:39 PM

Here are some possible factors to throw into the equation that may or may not spell where the series is going and if the series is going ... or whatever may be going in the Firefly verse.

1. Wash and Book? Given the lapse in time between the series and the movie, it is possible that they have moved on in their careers.

2. Given the possibility of #1, you'd also have to consider where the others of Firefly/Serenity are in their careers and whether they'd want to risk moving back into a series that didn't last and/or a movie that also didn't fare too well.

3. When Joss has said he doesn't want to go back to Firefly (and Serenity), I subscribe to previous posts that suggest a new angle in the same verse ... perhaps with the ole crew ... perhaps not.

4. Having stated #3, I estimate that Joss would have to figure whether he'd have a strong storyline and cast of characters to build or renew a new fan following. (Moving through the various Star Trek series didn't guarantee that the fan following would stay with it. Remember DS9?)

5. Medium? Given the amount of money that would likely go into producing a series, mini-series or movie, I doubt "alternative" media, i.e., internet access, would pay for such a gamble. My sense is that Mr. Whedon isn't going to lose sight of the cost of a return merely for the love of doing it again. But then again, I'm not Mr. Whedon.

In the end, I saw the movie first and fell in love with it. I encouraged people to go see it, and those who did, who had no initial inkling to watch it, were appreciative of my suggestion. Then I bought the TV Series DVD. Then I bought the movie DVD. I hope everyone else has done the same. Of course, having done so may or may not amount to a hill of beans, which likely depends on the revenue gained by the owners of the rights to the TV Series and/or the movie to see whether it's worth the monetary cost of another bite at the pie.

My fingers are crossed.

"I aim to misbehave."

GLUEMAN

Monday, January 30, 2006 12:58 AM

"Personally, I think we make as much noise as we can. I wish there were 10 Ace Underhills trying to acquire the rights. This creates a press buzz and keeps you in the news. It also creates demand."

Check this out....Buzz...

http://whedonesque.com/

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/tv/mmx-0601290379jan29,0,4137363.st
ory?coll=mmx-television_heds

http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/entertainment/13738467.htm

Should we start a letter or e-mail campaign to TV reporters?

Jayne (being attacked by reavers, after being made to leave his weapons behind): "Boy, sure would be nice to have some GRENADES, don'tcha think?"

SADLITTLEKING

Monday, January 30, 2006 1:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by metsrulein2k:
Fox is the worst place on earth for the rights to firefly to be.

On the contrary, and I know this is going to seem like a twisted view, I think the rights are exactly where they should be if not in the hands of Joss Whedon himself. The last thing we need is anyone coming along, snapping up the rights, and then proceeding to frak something up. I don't trust some guy who comes around saying he has good intentions and wouldn't do anything without Joss. Well, you know what the road to Hell is paved with (good intentions). I'd rather see Joss get the rights cause if anyone other than a big company like Fox or Universal should own the rights, it's him. I don't want to see just "somebody" gain this power over the franchise and its fans. There are plenty of people who could mess things up in a number of ways even if they don't intend to.

GUTSC1

Monday, January 30, 2006 4:39 PM

SLK I agree 100%!! I really believe my previous post that I made when this underhill guy posted on this site is worth repeating.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=17034#237893

I know we would all love to see out baby flying agin, but I think everyone needs to be very wary of this guy.

There may very well be a group or two of REAL players out there trying to work a deal and we'll all humped if this Underhill guy mucks it up!!

Be carefull!!

Mal: Jayne, just how many weapons you plan on taking? You only got the two arms.
Jayne: I just get excitable as to choice. Like to keep my options open.
Mal: I don’t plan on any shooting taking place during this job.
Jayne: Yeah, well what you plan and what takes place ain’t ever exactly been similar.
Mal: No grenades.

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