Organise the revolution-for all FF fans

POSTED BY: Anduine
UPDATED: Sunday, May 13, 2007 22:26
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CAPTAINCOUPI

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 12:07 AM

Just a random thought. With STS 117 going to the ISS in June carrying copies of Firefly and Serenity on DVD, does anyone think we can get a news service to pick up that is happening and tie into the SE release?

We know from the SciFi poll a little while back that any news coverage of the BDM will effect sales, so if we can find someone to pick that up and spread the word.

I'm sure FollowMal and the Signal Corp already have it in their schedule, but I thought I would mention it.

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THEONETRUEBIX

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 12:13 AM

Oh. STS 117. Other than the OB thread, does anyone have the URL for a site about that? Like, the sort of thing press people can use, rather than a meandering discussion board?

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CAPTAINCOUPI

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 12:38 AM

Like maybe..... the STS117 home page with integrated Press Kit PDF?

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts117/index
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THEONETRUEBIX

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 12:40 AM

No, I mean about the getting the DVDs sent up.

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PDX Browncoats, Film Action Oregon, and The Portland Mercury
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June 22 & 23 @ the Hollywood Theatre
To Benefit Equality Now and the Women's Film Initiative
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DEWCREW919

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 12:51 AM

I've got a couple of thoughts about this:

Well it's obviously important for the SE DVD to sell very well. I only wish we knew how much more Universal wants out of Serenity before they decide to make a sequel. That would make things a lot easier than this shot in the dark we've been dealing with.

Can we maybe do another ad to get us in the spotlight again? Maybe a thanks to Universal for making the SE DVD?

It would be so nice if we (that would include someone big like Joss) could set up a group and fund a sequel with Universal. Studios often partner with another to fund a movie. I think the DTV Stargate movie is being co-financed by MGM and 20th Century FOX. I know there are a ton of legal issues with that, but it would be nice.

And isn't Joss' problem with FOX and not 20th Century FOX? 20th C wanted the show to be picked up since it's their property, it's just that FOX bought the show. 20th C is the one who makes money off of it through DVDs and having a channel pay for it.

I'm not too concerned about actor's contracts because they all love these roles so much, I think they'd come back in a heart beat.

XARDOZ

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 1:16 AM

Hey.

I followed Anduine over here from the SciFi forums, and it's time to put my mark on the line. While I'm probably not the most advanced technically, I work web design in my day job and run a couple of blogs, so I hereby volunteer to help with whatever pixels need pushin'.

I'll send links to my stuff if anyone wants, but I don't want to give the impression of spamming in my first post here.

Big Damn Thanks to everyone here who fought for the BDM - your work brought me into the 'Verse and convinced me to give Firefly a chance.

MURKYMERC

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 1:16 AM

Well more power to you all. I went through the "We can bring it back" phase too. If I may speak a little blasphemy, I think the luke warm, if not cold response to Serenity pretty much killed that chance for a sequel or a continuation of the series.

We are a great group, and we are a vocal group, but by network standards, we are a small group. Networks and studios don't want to just make their money back. Opportunity cost rears it ugly head and makes them want to make 2x 3x 10x their money back.

I will always be grateful for Joss, because if nothing else, Serenity wrapped up enough for us to be able to say "...and they lived happily ever after..." and place a period on it all. Good luck to you all in your endeavors…I hope you prove me wrong.

XARDOZ

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 1:42 AM

Maybe we can't bring it back. Maybe we can't move it forward to whatever the next incarnation may be. Maybe the cast and crew have moved on and wish we'd shut our big damn mouths about it.

But Joss and Tim are still alive. For me, their writing and direction were the soul of the 'Verse, and until they are pushing up daisies, I'll hold out hope.

This is not to disparage those who came before me and may have tired of the fight. I'm just here to help hold the line.

And if the battle's already lost, well, you'll get to say "I told you so" and too damn bad for me.

- xardoz
half a goon and half a god

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 1:48 AM

Welcome Zardoz!

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ANDUINE

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 4:22 AM

All I can say is I'm impressed. Well more than that actually but I'm a bit awed by the experience and dedication I've seen in this thread. Both from the Vets here and the new fans.

Maybe this is just another rant on my part...but from personal experience I've seen a small dedicated group of people achieve things the majority thought impossible....and that gives me hope.

I guess now that, if nothing else, we've energised a few new 'Browncoats', and possibly pissed off a few vets (hey! it was unintentional) and brought some in to give a bit of direction...maybe we/I should start to define some focus so we can keep the fire going.

I think a good place to start is with Wolfs willingness to host a chat. Once we get the logistics down we can pass that on.

Here's my 2 cents for topics.
1. Discuss taking this energy over to a existing forum...looks like a few out there so maybe it makes more sense rather than duplicating any efforts. Maybe not?

2. Look at first steps. Start with something small like contacting Chris Regina at SciFi to see what hurdles exist to pick up the series. That way we get more info from a credible source.

3. See what other groups like FollowMals or the SciFi forum is already doing.

4. Discussion of future strategies.

5. See what other PR events are out there that we can contribute to such as voting etc. I know there are already posts on the subject but in a large forum it works really well to break it into small groups. It keeps morale high and info processing smooth.

6. Pick a moderator for the chat. I'd suggest maybe Redhead, or Wolf, or FollowMal. I'd volunteer but would rather contribute than ride herd on everyone.

Thanks again everyone! I've gotten quite a few messages on the side from some of the 'vets' here and they're impressed with the enthusiasm and many of you who contributed. Brilliant crew everyone!

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