Serenity 2 would probably be more successful than Serenity 1

POSTED BY: StealthGuy
UPDATED: Thursday, February 23, 2006 02:30
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STEALTHGUY

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 8:11 PM

I think that if they released a Serenity sequel, it would do better at theatres than the first movie did.

We have seen an explosion in the amount of Browncoats ever since Serenity was released on DVD. I didn’t have much interest in seeing Serenity in the theatres when it came out, but I would definitely go to see any Serenity movies in the theatres now that I have joined the ranks. I feel that there are many people in the same boat.

I didn’t see Serenity until I rented it on DVD, ever since then I have purchased it on DVD along with the Firefly box set. I am obsessed with the show now, and I regret not seeing it in the theatre. I think the new Browncoats would join the veterans to come out to the theatre to see a Serenity sequel. Also, when the uninitiated see that a Serenity sequel was made, they may get curious about checking out the ‘verse too.

Can you imagine if a sequel did do better? We would then probably get a third film as well as more books and maybe ideas about a spin off series. Heck, the fact that Fox cancelled Firefly could end up in our favor in the long run. We may not have drummed up this many fans if it weren’t for the Serenity movie. It may end up being the catalyst for bigger and better things. For years, Star Wars only had three movies and some books. We would have that plus 14 shiny TV episodes.

That all would be great, but it takes a while to get new movies and books. I want my Firefly/Serenity fix on a weekly basis!

DAVESHAYNE

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 8:35 PM

You won't get any argument from me. Though I would probably slightly prefer a return to TV. Don't get me wrong I love Serenity the BDM but there is so much more you can do with characters over the course of a season that you just can't fit into a movie. And the characters are what it's all about.

David

"A lot of people are asking me, you know, what exactly is Firefly? It's a tv show you morons!" - Joss Whedon

JACHT

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:04 PM

I'd agree with that.
When Serenity came out the only reason that I didn't go and see it was because I hadn't seen Firefly, now that I have I can't wait for the DVD(next week)-4 days left.

STEALTHGUY

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:06 PM

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Originally posted by daveshayne:
...there is so much more you can do with characters over the course of a season that you just can't fit into a movie...

David

I agree. I would much rather have a TV show as well. I want to know Book and Inara's back story, and I don't think that would translate well into a movie. A TV episode for those stories would have been perfect. Hopefully, they will cover them in a book or comic.

I wonder though if Firefly/Serenity has a bigger following now than if it would have stayed on the air. Maybe the TV show would never have received the attention that the Serenity movie has. Who knows. Angel didn't seem to break out of it's cult following, but I think Buffy gathered more and more viewers through word of mouth and great write ups in mags. I guess we will never know. I bet if they brought back Firefly, there would be more people there to see it's first episode than there was in the beginning. I sure hope that comes to pass.

It seems that Serenity covers the storyline that Joss had in mind for the first couple of seasons. The next movie would probably cover the next arc that he had in mind (Blue Sun maybe?). After 3 movies and maybe some back stories covered in books, I doubt there would be much left for the Serenity crew. That's where a spin off would be good.

Don't get me wrong, though. I love the two hours of Serenity, but I prefer the 11 hours or so that the Firefly eps provide. I want more!

Also, sometimes I just like getting a 45 minute ep instead of vegging through a movie for 2 hours.

FOLLOWMAL

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:15 PM

When you say explosion in the amount of new Browncoats you are just not kidding.

I can barely keep up with greeting new people. It's amazing. I think the Serenity DVD is a catalyst too. I think this is going to keep trending upward. Every one who sees the movie, then is led to the show, falls in love. Hard. That can only mean more box office for a 2nd film.
But I think a series would be better. On SciFi would be my choice, but the new CW would be ok, as would several other options.

We just need more Firefly!

" You hold. Hold til I get back." Mal

KAYNA

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:21 PM

A sequel probalbly would do better.
But I would love a return to TV. The reason is that there's usually only a limited number of movies (say 3) before things start to go down hill. I'm not saying that Joss would do this but it's a lurking fear in the back of my mind. I know that TV show start to crash eventually too but just consider the the amount of time you'll have in the verse in 2 seasons on TV vs. 2 more movies.
However none of what I just said really means much (then why did I say it?) because I will welcome serenity in any medium. Any.

OLDMANSPLITFOOT

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:35 PM

I, for one, missed Serenity in the theater, although I saw the trailer before Batman Begins and was interested. But I never knew when the gorram theater was actually playing it, thanks to the crappy advertising. But you damn well bet I'd be paying more attention to the sequel. Not only would I see it in the theater, but I'd go more than once, which is extremely rare for me. Only movies I've seen more than once in the theater were Jurassic Park and Fellowship of the Ring. Hell, I'd drag friends along, too.

DAVESHAYNE

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:46 PM

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Originally posted by StealthGuy:
I wonder though if Firefly/Serenity has a bigger following now than if it would have stayed on the air. Maybe the TV show would never have received the attention that the Serenity movie has.

On the other hand people who discover Firefly have a tendency to really like it and being on broadcast television would only have increased the number of people who could have discovered it. But as you said we never will know.

David

"A lot of people are asking me, you know, what exactly is Firefly? It's a tv show you morons!" - Joss Whedon

SUPERMERCADO

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:01 PM

I don't think that's unreasonable to think at all. I agree very much. I missed Firefly when it first aired since I was in school and didn't really have a lot of time to watch TV. When Serenity came out, I didn't see it in the theater (which I'm now kicking myself quite hard for ). I heard so much good stuff about it I decided to check out the show, but by the time I had time to watch all the episodes, the movie was out of the theaters.

I know the same basic thing happened to one of my friends. And I've lent the show to one of my coworkers and she and her husband would probably go see a sequel. And I'm working on a Firefly/Serenity marathon to watch all the episodes, read the comic, and watch the movie over a weekend with some of my uninitiated friends and all of them would probably go see a sequel.

Very longwinded and probably not entirely necessary, but what I guess I'm trying to say is that I'm just one person and branching out from me is at least half dozen people that would go see a sequel at least once. That's just me. I've witnessed some of the explosion here at fff.net and I think it's safe to say that there'd be thousands and thousands of cases just like mine. A sequel would definitely do far better than the original.

SHO

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:03 PM

I agree that a sequeal would do better than the first movie. Having discovered Firefly/Serenity after the movie was released and gone from the theaters in my area, I would see a sequel more than once. And, there appear to me many many more like me.

I am a firm believer that TV is the proper medium for this story. Specifically, a continuation of the Firefly into more seasons. But, I'd take movies over nuthin'.

Let's see, nuthin' times nuthin', carry the nuthin'...

"We've done the impossible. That makes us mighty"

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