Do People Have Suggestions For The Title Of The Firefly Movie?
POSTED BY: outlander
UPDATED: Sunday, February 22, 2004 18:24
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My suggestion for the movie title would be "Serenity"
I've never understood why Joss called the show "Firefly" and not "Serenity". To me "Serenity" is a much more impressive and meaningful title than "Firefly".
"Serenity" seems to me to be a very cinematic title and not only would it make a good title for Science Fiction film it would also work as a tile for a Western or Horror film depending on which way Joss wanted to go with the tone of the movie.
Using "Serenity" would also make the movie an entity on its own so it would be more likely to attract people that have never seen the series, something that a title like "Firefly The movie" would be less capable of doing.
Under the title "Serenity" you could have in smallish writing "Based on Joss Whedon's Firefly" showing a visible connection to the series as well as showing it to be a reinterpretation of the series for the big screen. And if it gets picked up as a series it could then become "Serenity The Series"
It also reflects a more personal connection to the movie for the fans of the show. Her brand name was "Firefly" her real name is "Serenity".
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Good points. I wonder if they (ME or the network) were concerned that "Serenity" might give the wrong impression to the uninitiated. After all, the landscape of the show isn't exactly 'serene'. Anyway, I like it.
SergeantX
"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith
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Originally posted by outlander:
My suggestion for the movie title would be "Serenity"
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Under the title "Serenity" you could have in smallish writing "Based on Joss Whedon's Firefly" showing a visible connection to the series as well as showing it to be a reinterpretation of the series for the big screen. And if it gets picked up as a series it could then become "Serenity The Series"
I agree 100%! I always though the same, that if they did a follow-up series or mini-series it should be called Serenity. It would also work as of a spin-off than a sequal if they couldn't get the whole cast back and had to re-jig it.
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From what the cast has to say about doing the series on the DVD set, I think it won't be a problem to get everyone back to do the movie.
~A~
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i disagree, i dont think it would work better with title Serenity rather than Firefly. Firefly seems much more dramatic and fits in alot better with the series in general and its content. The name Serenity is a great name but it just doesnt fit with the film cos it sounds like a cheesy romantic comedy. I think Joss would have considered as a name and realised it would just continue his chain of calling a show by a main component (buffy, angel). The name Firefly adds mystery
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I always like the title Firefly, and thought it fit the show as a whole:
Serenity, as a firefly class ship, shines brightly, even though tiny against the vast blackness of space.
Simultaneously, the Crew of Serenity also shines brightly, even though they are tiny against the totalitarian govt that is the Alliance.
It's not just serenity that is a firefly - all the characters are fireflies.
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Although, I'd also like to add, I don't have any objection to calling the movie serenity. but maybe "firefly: serenity" might be better.
as long as the movie gets made, joss can call it anything he wants.
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Originally posted by Samus:
Although, I'd also like to add, I don't have any objection to calling the movie serenity. but maybe "firefly: serenity" might be better.
as long as the movie gets made, joss can call it anything he wants.
Totally with you on your second point! So long as he tells us what it's called so we can recognise it in the listings!
I was thinking - how about a fifties style title...
Firefly: When Multi-Coloured Protein Goes Bad!
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