How I think we can get more Firefly

POSTED BY: micjwelch
UPDATED: Friday, July 7, 2006 14:16
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DOROTHEA

Tuesday, July 4, 2006 1:11 PM

I only just recently bought and watched Firefly TV and now totally adore it. Will be buying some family members copies, to do my "part.* But I have a question though on what you guys are talking about, i.e. continuing the show with a sane River/no more Wash and even the suggestion one person mentioned of the show being animated... Although I realize all of this is idle speculation at best, would it be totally unlikely/impossible for the show to just be continued from the last episode, like the movie never happened? I liked the movie, but I LOVED the show...anyone think there's a chance if it gets picked up, it'll get picked up like there was never a break? Well I guess I'll be glad if it gets picked up at all...but the pace of the show was so good and I LIKED the insane River...she was cool in the movie, but the TV character was just better...

NAFLM

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 2:09 AM

Would it be of any use for those of us outside the US to write letters also? We don't get the Sci-fi channel in Canada, and we're not much of a market compared to the US, but I'm definitely willing to write a letter. Aw heck, I'll probably write one even it if doesn't matter.

LISSA37

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 4:03 AM

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Originally posted by naflm:
Would it be of any use for those of us outside the US to write letters also? We don't get the Sci-fi channel in Canada, and we're not much of a market compared to the US, but I'm definitely willing to write a letter. Aw heck, I'll probably write one even it if doesn't matter.

Why not write one? It can't hurt to try. It never hurts to try. Even if the best you can do is make a statement, you've done something.

Trust me - even if they don't give us what we want, they hear our voices when we write & send items.

The brown paper is a great idea, by the way. Something more original makes more of a statement.

I say all of this as an Everwood fan who's participated to the best of her ability in the SaveEverwood campaign... we, as a group, have sent e-mails, letters, phone calls, pinecones, sheet music, and (we hope, this plan is in the works) an actual Ferris wheel. Has all of that gotten us more Everwood? Not yet. But, we've made it into the press and we've gotten their attention. We're getting a response from the people who cancelled our show and who have the power to bring it back. And, I fully believe we Firefly fans can do the same.

My main point is, never give up. If we keep Firefly's name ever-present and show the networks, executives, etc. that we want more... we just might get it. Some fans have successfully won more of their show, some have not. Which categoy we'll fall in... I have no idea. But, I hope it's the former.

As soon as I get a chance, I'll happily write a letter.

Thanks for finding the address.

"Define interesting." - Mal
"Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die." - Wash

"I'm a leaf on the wind..." - Wash

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, July 6, 2006 4:31 PM

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Originally posted by Lissa37:
Quote:
Originally posted by naflm:
Would it be of any use for those of us outside the US to write letters also? We don't get the Sci-fi channel in Canada, and we're not much of a market compared to the US, but I'm definitely willing to write a letter. Aw heck, I'll probably write one even it if doesn't matter.

Why not write one? It can't hurt to try. It never hurts to try. Even if the best you can do is make a statement, you've done something.

Trust me - even if they don't give us what we want, they hear our voices when we write & send items.

The brown paper is a great idea, by the way. Something more original makes more of a statement.

I say all of this as an Everwood fan who's participated to the best of her ability in the SaveEverwood campaign... we, as a group, have sent e-mails, letters, phone calls, pinecones, sheet music, and (we hope, this plan is in the works) an actual Ferris wheel. Has all of that gotten us more Everwood? Not yet. But, we've made it into the press and we've gotten their attention. We're getting a response from the people who cancelled our show and who have the power to bring it back. And, I fully believe we Firefly fans can do the same.

My main point is, never give up. If we keep Firefly's name ever-present and show the networks, executives, etc. that we want more... we just might get it. Some fans have successfully won more of their show, some have not. Which categoy we'll fall in... I have no idea. But, I hope it's the former.

As soon as I get a chance, I'll happily write a letter. Thanks for finding the address.

"Define interesting." - Mal
"Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die." - Wash

"I'm a leaf on the wind..." - Wash

Back to this thread , because this is exactly what we need to be doing in the lead up to the marathon on SciFi Friday July 14th.

There is guerilla marketing to do and letter writing to do.

Look at the actual presence that was felt on Amazon when we bought all the DVD's. Look at all the people who turned out for the screenings and what good they did with their donations.

We're a mighty bunch. We can do the same with our letters to SciFi and our spreading the word to draw new folks in. If the same number of us do this plan... they can't help but notice us.

Remember when you're writing that we want SciFi to know that others besides Flans and Browncoats are writing in. The brown paper idea is excellent, but they want to see regular folks letters too. So write some on plain paper. They know we're out here. They need to know we're growing too. Let them know you appreciate them running the marathon, let them know you're letting others know about it, let them know about folks you know who watch now too. Let them know kindly that we'd love to have more.

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

SMITTY1919

Thursday, July 6, 2006 9:04 PM

Hello folks first time poster and just wanted to add a suggestion for the upcoming Firefly marathon on July 14th. Ask anyone you know (including yourself) to Tivo some of (or all) of the shows...even if those you ask don't like the show just ask them to do it. Each week there is always a ranking of the top "Tivo'd" shows and I think it would make a statement if Firefly made that list in any capacity.

Just a suggestion but every little thing does help.

As for the letter writting...I think this idea should be passed onto all other Firefly fan sites..the more letters the better!

Also...I can kill you with my brain. - River

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, July 6, 2006 9:26 PM

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Originally posted by Smitty1919:
Hello folks first time poster and just wanted to add a suggestion for the upcoming Firefly marathon on July 14th. Ask anyone you know (including yourself) to Tivo some of (or all) of the shows...even if those you ask don't like the show just ask them to do it. Each week there is always a ranking of the top "Tivo'd" shows and I think it would make a statement if Firefly made that list in any capacity.

Just a suggestion but every little thing does help.

As for the letter writting...I think this idea should be passed onto all other Firefly fan sites..the more letters the better!

Also...I can kill you with my brain. - River

Welcome home, Smitty1919!

Good ideas! I've added them to my reminder sheet for when the week long push gets underway this Sunday.

We plan on encouraging all FFF.net members to post everywhere they have a membership outside of the fandom too.. gently.. we don't wanna overwhelm them. I think the notification to the other Firefly/Serenity sites will have to be a bit more organized... we don't want to just flood them with posts from all of us.

I'll be coming up with more about that when I post on Sunday.

Oh, and you're new.. you need your very own browncoat!

*hands Smitty1919 a browncoat*

Dunno if you'll get food on this thread or not, so hop on over to another thread where they are serving strawberries or cookies and make yourself to home.

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

LISSA37

Thursday, July 6, 2006 9:55 PM

I'm getting the impression I went slightly off topic... sorry about that. I'm just finding myself more and more upset lately by the cancellation of all the good shows; it's ridiculous!

Anyway, just wanted to second Smitty's ideas - I don't know anyone with TiVo, personally, but anyone who does have it should definitely record the show. Some rating systems even include TiVoed shows, though I forget exactly how that works. No matter what, it's good for Firefly!

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"Define interesting." - Mal
"Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die." - Wash

"I'm a leaf on the wind..." - Wash

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, July 6, 2006 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by Lissa37:

My main point is, never give up. If we keep Firefly's name ever-present and show the networks, executives, etc. that we want more... we just might get it.

You are absolutely not off topic... you are right on the money. Thank you.

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

SMITTY1919

Friday, July 7, 2006 4:09 AM

Thanks for the browncoat FollowMal

*Puts on browncoat*

I agree that we shouldn't flood other sites however I do think that we should start a thread specifically listing the sites that we should target (not just those specifically for firefly and serenity) we should be sure to include any type of Sci-fi site just in case we do reach some fans who still haven't experienced "All that is Firefly"

The way I look at things if all hope was lost on Firefly I couldn't see this marathon even happening. The Sci-fi channel must have knowledge of the following of the show for a marathon to run as opposed to an odd episode here and there...I look at this as a possible test to see if the DVD sales really would translate into a solid weekly fanbase...something all of us on here know would be the case!

Also...I can kill you with my brain. - River

MICJWELCH

Friday, July 7, 2006 2:16 PM

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Originally posted by FollowMal:

Back to this thread , because this is exactly what we need to be doing in the lead up to the marathon on SciFi Friday July 14th.

Wow, I feel special. I was beginning to think that few people gave my thought merit, especially with that other thread never answering the question he posed as to how to bring back Firefly... Thank you.

BTW - Did any one notice that Celebrity Deathmatch is back? How did that happen? It sure gives me hope for Firefly.

"We may experience some slight turbulence, and then... explode."

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