Joss offers cautious hope for Big Damn Sequel
POSTED BY: xardoz
UPDATED: Thursday, August 16, 2007 21:38
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Do you have any ideas how we can do this? Spread it beyond the fandom?
One of the things that I am doing to promote the collectors edition is going around to my local video stores that sell movies and asking them if they are going to have any copies for sale on August 21st.
That way, they know there is demand and they will order copies.
Another thing I am doing is making sure that everyone I have loaned the DVD's to in the last four years knows that the CE will be available.
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Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Well, don't worry 'bout me. I will definitely upgrade to the new DVD...come to think of it my Firefly series DVD box has a few scratches and wrinkles on it...should buy a new set too.
Thank you Jongstraw.
Yeah, it never hurts to have a backup copy and be able to loan them out.
If you think of a way to help spread the word, please add it to our guerrilla marketing thread.
Already got 3 box sets. One not even opened (it's the ultimate backup!). One's in circulation and I'm bringing another possible convert (Nathan fan from OLTL) on slowly as not to scare her.
Already have the BDCE on order and may pick up one on release day.
By the Way WE'VE DONE THE IMPOSSIBLE BEFORE-WHY NOT AGAIN!
http://fireflyfaninnc.livejournal.com/
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Bump!
I'm surprised that this thread isn't much larger by now.....
What's up?
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Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Friendly reality check here........How many of those who bought the Serenity DVD already are going to buy this new DVD? 10%...25%...50%...75%...?
Is it going to be "marketed" somehow other than FF websites? Who, other than 'coats are even going to know it's out there?
Amazon.com has put the Serenity Collector's Edition DVD cover on http://www.boxofficemojo.com/ I snagged a pic. http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=17425
I'm hoping for a big box at the Wal-Marts. Even if it isn't an all Serenity Box. IT'S A TUESDAY! How about a Serenity/Slither combo pack! What other movies does Universal have being released that week?
If not, Best Buy is going to have a lot of them. They know.
Target also knows. Somebody at Target loves Firefly! $19.99 all the time!!
No sign on Netflix last time I looked. Wonder if Blockbuster will have any for sale and/or rent.
I believe every Browncoat should order 1 copy direct from Universal as a Thank you and More Please!
http://homevideo.universalstudios.com/details.php?childId=36897
I'll be buying several that Tuesday and that week at stores. Christmas presents. And I'll also be making sure the shelves are neat and stuff. Sometimes the front side of the stores sell out and the DVDs are just in the video dept. Or the other way around. Wish I could take the day off work like when Old Serenity was released. The thing about shelf space is that people will see it who may not even know anything about it. People may recognize the ship! Or not! Look sci-fi movie...hadn't seen that one before.
REMEMBER ALL PRE-ORDERS FROM ANYWHERE COUNT AS FIRST WEEK SALES!
Yeah! Serenity is in the black!
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The article prints up really pretty in color. I'm going to take a printout to the comic book store Saturday.
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I for one will be buying MANY copies. For those asking if browncoats will buy another copy, what, are you serious? How many of us saw Serenity at the theater more than once? I saw it over 20 times in the theaters, and I am by no means a rarity (a tad extreme, okay). Local stores will have a hard time keeping it in stock around me!
I've updated the bigdamnsequel.com website with a link to the article, by the way, in case anyone needs an easy way to spread word to other browncoats.
www.fireflytalk.com
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What was that line again??
"How much Serenity stuff do I have to buy to get a sequel??"
Think we're about to find out :)
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Laremy,
Thanks for the great article!
Your article has a post on http://whedonesque.com/comments/13907#184902
Do you have an id over there...because if not you can email them and maybe they will let you in as a special case.
and this very thread has been picked as news here on fff.net Congratulations XARDOZ! which means it will stay on the front page for a while and will be read by more people. For example: Friday, August 03, 2007 03:29 TIMES READ: 929
So, Laremy,
Did you know that there is a problem that some people know about Serenity but they don't know about Firefly? Really, just found two people recently. There is also a problem that people know about Firefly and don't know about Serenity. That is why the Serenity Collector's Edition DVD cover pic is so shiny on the front page of your article. People might just recognize the ship. Also seeing the cover, people think spaceship...must be a sci-fi movie...might want to check it out. Instead of just thinking it is a movie about a woman named Serenity and her boyfriend and what is that burning thing in her hand?
So I printed up your article for two comic book stores and went to bed.
Woke up. Libraries. All those libraries that put Serenity in circulation. They need a copy of the article too. You know what the article needs is a picture of the Firefly DVD cover on the third page. Sure I could print one and tape it on. But maybe you could ad it to the article for those who don't know. (Hint Hint Hint) Really there are people. That is part of the problem.
And also there are people who don't know who Joss Whedon is. Not here. But elsewhere. And there are people who don't know who the actors are. REALLY.
For example, Universal put in their press release
http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070731/LATU15431072007-1.htm
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From Universal Home Entertainment: Serenity Collector's Edition on DVD August 21, 2007
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the "Serenity Special Edition" is a must-own for all true Sci-Fi and fans of Joss Whedon, the director of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly.
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CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Cast: Nathan Fillion ("Slither," "Waitress"), Gina Torres ("Five Fingers," "I think I love My Wife"), Alan Tudyk ("Knocked Up," "Ice Age: The Meltdown"), Adam Baldwin ("The Thirst," "Evil Eyes"), Morena Baccarin ("An Affair to Remember," "The OC"), Jewel Staite ("Missing," "Firefly"), Sean Maher ("Living 'til the End," "CSI: Miami"), Summer Glau ("Mammoth," "The Unit"), Ron Glass ("Spelling Bee," "Shark"), Chiwetel Ejiofor ("Children of Men," "Inside Man")
Of course, they should have said Jewel Staite ("Missing", "Stargate: Atlantis) because she was in one episode already.
Hey, I'm gonna print up the press release for the libraries too. They could just buy the DVD too! And remember some libraries have a FREE purchase suggestion request form you can fill out!
Going back to bed soon.
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I think what he means by saying it could come back in a different paradigm, maybe not as big is... TV. Like a TV movie or mini-series. That would be less expensive than a full-blown movie and could be the toe in the water, testing whether there's enough interest for another shot at a series.
I agree that hope rests on sales, not only of BDCE, but also the series. What if we create a forum or thread and count how many people we've introduced to the series? Just keep a running tab. It doesn't have to be scientific or even real, but everyone knows someone who hasn't heard of or watched Firefly. This might inspire a new push (not that the momentum of everyone here isn't enough).
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Originally posted by Oms:
I think what he means by saying it could come back in a different paradigm, maybe not as big is... TV. Like a TV movie or mini-series. That would be less expensive than a full-blown movie and could be the toe in the water, testing whether there's enough interest for another shot at a series.
I agree that hope rests on sales, not only of BDCE, but also the series. What if we create a forum or thread and count how many people we've introduced to the series? Just keep a running tab. It doesn't have to be scientific or even real, but everyone knows someone who hasn't heard of or watched Firefly. This might inspire a new push (not that the momentum of everyone here isn't enough).
I agree with you about the tv movie, miniseries thing, since Joss said that, I'm thinkin' he's thinkin' that. He also said it would be harder to get the actors though, so we'll see.
I think starting a thread on the boards we're active on, counting how many of us are going to buy the CE, how many folks we've intro'd FF to, and how many of us are still buying the series to share is a good idea.
When the time comes to start keeping track, go for it OMS. I'll help you keep it bumped as will everyone here I'd wager.
One more thing though. The active participation on this board has dwindled. It has on all the other boards too. Think what activity this thread would have had last summer when we were all planning and urging each other to guerrilla market. Look at how many responses and looks this thread has had. It'll do better now that it's in the news panel. ( Thank you mods!)
We need to spread this news far and wide amongst flans, fellow scifi fans and in every way you can think of. There are loads of folks who no longer check the boards nor even lurk! We need to reach them too! If more of the 'Verse relies on the sales of the CE, then I hope we can rally lots of folks, cuz "eleventy kabillion" is a lot of DVD's!
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