Joss talks about Serenity/FF
POSTED BY: Rae
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 9, 2007 01:06
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Originally posted by FollowMal:
Joss is "there", we are so there... I wish wish wish this could come true.
Feelin' blue tonight and yearning for more of the 'Verse.
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Are you lonesome tonight?
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Is your heart filled with pain?
Shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
"Are You Lonesome Tonight"
Sung by: Elvis Presley
Lyrics and Music by: Roy Turk and Lou Handman
I aim to be lonesome tonight
Traveler
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Battlestar Galactica is my second favorite show of all time, after firefly. If someone can get me a list of all the fox executives, I'm up for committing identity theft/fraud to fund this. I would totally watch it from jail if I had to. (BSG is really awesome!) Isn't Scifi owned by NBC and attached at the hip to Universal? What about a Sci fi miniseries... or two... thousand?
"Am I talking to Miranda now?"
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Ok, heres the thing, I think it's just awesome that after 4 years Joss is still talking about Firefly for TV and that he is still interested. From what I've heard all the BDH's would be back onboard in a heart beat, and some of them seem to be as obsessed as us browncoats about getting it back in someway.
This is rare, and I have a good feeling that before too much longer goes by we'll see or hear something about a new project. There are just too many people still in love with this thing to let it die. I myself know 4 people in my own life that just fell in love with series by watching the DVD's, truth is this show continues to be one of the highest mentioned shows whenever people start talkin' sci-fi.
I say keep your heads and chins up ladies (and gents), ya never know what a new year can bring.
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Originally posted by Rae:
Maybe we should send them a copy of our poll for what we would pay for it to happen....If the fans are willing to help pay for it, wonder how that would influence the producers?
Rae
Hey all, first time poster and relatively new to Firefly. I'm wondering, is there a precedence for anything like Rae suggests (fans helping to fund a major motion picture). If so, what were the results? It is an intriguing idea and given the loyalty of Firefly/Serenity fans it seems like it could work to one degree or another. Hell, even if it only helps pay for the C-47's and gaff tape it would be money well spent.
Brannigan's law is like Brannigan's love...Hard and fast
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Welcome Werd:
There has been some talk on and off about starting a fund to raise money, It just boils down to how. Who would be responsible? How many people and how much would they donate? For it would be a donation. From what I understand the BDM has yet to make it to the profit margin. Were talking big bucks here and someone would have to invest their time to handle the account. Probably place it in Certificates of Deposit so the money would be earning interest while until it is needed. Or some higher yield funds. A bank would help guide you toward the best investment strategy.
But enough of that. You are a new Browncoat and we are so glad you have found us. I don't know if you have explored our site, but you will find a lot of different discussions going on beyond Firefly. We like to have fun and share our experiences. Join in and express yourself.
Post! Post! Post!
Traveler
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Originally posted by traveler:
Welcome Werd:
From what I understand the BDM has yet to make it to the profit margin.
Thanks for the welcome, I've explored the site some and it seems like a great community.
(a response to the qoute above) "Studios make it a point to juggle the income on a film to make sure it never shows a profit on paper" J. Michael Straczynski 'The Complete Book of Scriptwriting'.
The only reason why I bring it up is becuase apparently no film no matter how successful makes a 'profit'. Whether this is true of Serenity I cannot say, however, cooking the books isn't uncommon and I hear it's a widely known secret (studio execs do this so that they don't have to pay net points with writers and investors who were naive enough to agree to net points in the first place). Anyway, just a thought.
Brannigan's law is like Brannigan's love...Hard and fast
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The way the books are handled, in Hollywood, is the difference between a good producer and a great producer. I would not be surprised to learn the profit just from the sale of DVD's.
Someone said to me that the price of Serenity DVD's are going down because they are not selling. I think the price is going down because they see a market and you can catch more fish with a bargain. The profit margin on a DVD must fantastic compare to the ticket sales at the theater.
And theaters always make a profit. Popcorn with artificial butter. I have yet to learn what that stuff is. I bet you could run your car on it.
Traveler
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The profit margin on DVD's is directed related to the price of Oil. This is because Oil is one of core items in the cost of manufacturing of a DVD. Last year studios and DVD manufacturers took in less revenue due to the peak in oil prices and the pressures of the marketplace, internet, offshore sales, etc, etc. The retailer and the consumer were less affected.
I think you're right in saying that there is a difference between low cost best sellers and bargain bin sales. FF/S's excellent sales justify its position in stores where DVD has to make commercial sense.
It would be interesting to see the expected profit/loss statements for the new straight to DVD B5 series. If they can make it work so can Firefly.
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Hello Jorune:
I would go for a straight to DVD Firefly. I already know the quality and I would buy the DVD's eventually anyway.
Instead of using oil to make DVD's why don't they use that fake butter they put on popcorn at the movie theaters. Or is that butter made from oil? I use the term butter for lack of better word. There is a better word, but I don't want to get in trouble.
Traveler
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Originally posted by PDCharles:
We're holdin' with ya FM
You have no idea how comforting that was to me... I really am quite blue tonight and when I came back and saw your response it cheered me. Glad I'm in the trenches with you and the rest of my friends.
Thank you!Quote:
Originally posted by Traveler:
Are you lonesome tonight?
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
LOL... I've been singing that song all evening in my head, Traveler! Nice to know someone else knows the words too.
Thank you too!Quote:
Originally posted by JubalisEarly:
I say keep your heads and chins up ladies (and gents), ya never know what a new year can bring.
You're right, 2007 may be the year of Serenity 2!
The actor's contracts aren't up til Sept. There's still hope! With all of Nathan's attention and movement towards stardom and Joss wrapping up committments to WW and other projects, our time may come again.
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Originally posted by werd:Quote:
Originally posted by Rae:
Maybe we should send them a copy of our poll for what we would pay for it to happen....If the fans are willing to help pay for it, wonder how that would influence the producers?
Rae
Hey all, first time poster and relatively new to Firefly. I'm wondering, is there a precedence for anything like Rae suggests (fans helping to fund a major motion picture). If so, what were the results? It is an intriguing idea and given the loyalty of Firefly/Serenity fans it seems like it could work to one degree or another. Hell, even if it only helps pay for the C-47's and gaff tape it would be money well spent.
Brannigan's law is like Brannigan's love...Hard and fast
Generally fan funded ideas never make it past the first blush... but there's a first time for everything. :shrugs: I'm more impressed by B5's direct to DVD approach to a return... I think there might be real potential there for Firefly/Serenity. Cheaper, faster and still satisfying to all of us and to them. I am going to hope for that in lieu of a another film or series if it becomes increasingly clear that another film or series is too rough to get going.
Welcome home Werd! Glad you've joined us! You'll find this wonderful place welcoming and helpful... when you fall in love with Firefly and then find out there isn't any more, you need the solace this place and these folks provide.
I hand out browncoats ( virtual, not real, dang the luck!) to new folks, if I'm around when they arrive... so....
*hands Werd a browncoat from the storeroom that fits just right*
Again.. welcome aboard.. our ship's the shiniest!
There should be some folks along who will find you and offer you eats from the galley and drinks ( don't drink the mudder's milk.. it's dreadful!).
I'll be back if FloralBunny breaks out the shimmer wine fountain. LOL
Go to www.goodworkspresents.org to find out how to honor the Captain!
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