Firefly: Relit.... E-mail Phase, January 2nd!
POSTED BY: TDBrown
UPDATED: Monday, January 29, 2007 10:08
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Knew I could count on you, Z 
"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal
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feedback@scifi.com
To the Programming Department:
Firefly is one of your more popular shows, even though it’s not part of your Channel’s Regular Rotation. Check the Numbers from the last few "Marathons" you've had of Firefly, and I'm sure you'll agree that it's still doing quite well. It's also in the Interests of NBC/Universal that it BE a popular program. The Film Serenity is doing well in DVD sales, and Firefly's popularity certainly ties into that.
I've noticed that your programming focus has been to make Sci/Fi more attractive for women to watch. I appreciate the thought that goes into programming choices that achieve that end. It has been my experience, from the Firefly and Serenity Web Sites that many women are fans of Firefly, Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin. I think more women would be interested in seeing this show, if given the opportunity.
Here's what I have in Mind:
Firefly as a Summer Replacement Series
There are 14 Episodes, if you count the Pilot as One Episode. Show the Series in the dvd Format, the way Joss Whedon originally intended them to be. Sci/Fi could have each Episode Introduced by one of the Show's Cast, perhaps a different one each time, or One “permanent” Host and
Joss himself for the Pilot Episode. The "Host" can intro an Episode, and provide a tidbit of commentary or trivia at the middle and end of each Installment. Show one per week, on the same designated night, just like a regular Series.
The Production costs will be extremely low, compared to the cost of a "From scratch" New Series. It'll take all Summer and Folks can Tune in, Same Time, Same Channel each week. It'll be a blast for those of us already familiar with Firefly, of course, and would Introduce an entirely New Audience to Firefly (And, by extension, Serenity) as well.
This could generate enough renewed interest in Firefly to bring about interest in a Serenity Sequel, or perhaps a Serenity-based Mini-Series. Also, if Sci/Fi is in line for the non-paying Cable Premiere of Serenity, this would be the PERFECT Tie-in!
I hope you all give this some serious consideration. It could certainly work to the benefit of all concerned, Fan and Network alike..
Sincerely,
Timothy D Brown
5985 South Handy Road
Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone 812 824 7015
"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal
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Done.
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and done
"And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community."
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E-mailed.
(and a bump)
... I'm in.
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I'm wondering if this would be a good way to let them know we'll even help pay for new episodes, if they will tell us how... One of the big problems we've run into is how to collect/manage the funds. If sci-fi is willing to help us set something up, and perhaps match funds donated by the fans it may solve this problem. Most of us are willing to contribute, as seen on previous threads. Not sure what the $$ amount would be to pay for new episodes. Anyone know how we might check into this?
Rae
BTW, I told my husband if we win the lottery, that I'll sponsor a whole new season. He said ok, so ....LOL
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED, AND SENT!!! Plus a good ol' fashion bump!
"Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayl!" - Wash
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new guy to the show/movie and i just sent my email. i really hope it works
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Welcome joker23 and thanks for pitching in so soon :)
TD you know you can always count on a fellow browncoat :)
Mal
"What kinda crapy planet is that....try to kill you. Someone tries to kill you, you try to kill'em right back!"
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Thank you all, and a BIG BC welcome to Joker23
Good response from several BC Boards on this... proud of all of you!
"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal
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