New Movie? New Series? Can we stand it without the original characters?

POSTED BY: badkarma00
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 17:22
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MICJWELCH

Friday, January 4, 2008 10:13 PM

Joss already knows that he can't replace the actors. If he was going to, he'd have done it for the movie, since supposedly big name actors make big money making movies. But he didn't. He loves his cast, and he knows we do.

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HIXIE129

Friday, January 4, 2008 10:41 PM

No I want the same characters, but I'm okay with making Jane Espenson head writer.

RIVERFLAN

Friday, January 4, 2008 10:54 PM

Obviously, I want all the oringinal characters in their roles. However, if that option isn't open...

I'd give a new set of characters in the same 'verse a chance, so long as Joss was behind it. But not if the crew of our wonderful Firefly-class transport was recast. The actors own those roles, and anyone else trying to play them just would not be able to. That's the reason why I'm avoiding reading the comic book that's apparently out (I have the Companion novels, and Finding Serenity, does that count? ) 2D drawings can't be all that the actors encompass, and I don't want to be disappointed.

Sorry for the semi-hijack. As you were, peeps

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THEFANT

Saturday, January 5, 2008 5:03 AM

What drew me to the show in the first place was the fact that all of the actor's created a fantastic ensemble and every single one of them had perfect chemistry with every other one. there was no "weakest actor" or "strongest actor."

Basically, if a new movie or series is made, I will be completely happy as long as the ensembleness is held and the actors for the prospective new characters are true and honest to their roles. I would, however, have to agree that I could not do very easily without the same captain, and Simon and River would most definitely have to stay; their parts are too crucial.

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BEB2

Saturday, January 5, 2008 5:28 AM

Hello from Japan. I discovered Firefly this past Christmas; I'm a sci-fi fan but had never heard of this show till a friend in Arizona recommended it. I have now given my DVDs away, bought other sets [plus the movie] as gifts for five other people, and will order another set of DVDs plus the film for myself next month. I'm sure this question is old for all of you guys, but was this show advertised much? I can understand my misssing it over here in Japan, but how did so many other folks who are relatively fond of Sci-fi miss it?? Wondering in Ibaraki, BEB2
PS Is there anything else I can do from over here, besides give these DVDs as gifts?

MUGGI

Saturday, January 5, 2008 5:55 AM

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Originally posted by BEB2:
Hello from Japan. I discovered Firefly this past Christmas; I'm a sci-fi fan but had never heard of this show till a friend in Arizona recommended it. I have now given my DVDs away, bought other sets [plus the movie] as gifts for five other people, and will order another set of DVDs plus the film for myself next month. I'm sure this question is old for all of you guys, but was this show advertised much? I can understand my misssing it over here in Japan, but how did so many other folks who are relatively fond of Sci-fi miss it?? Wondering in Ibaraki, BEB2
PS Is there anything else I can do from over here, besides give these DVDs as gifts?

Welcome!

The problems were (and I'm sure others can add to the list):

--Lack of marketing
--Marketing that did not reflect what the show really was (it was set to rock music, made to look like pure adventure, etc etc)
--VERY BAD time slot for a new show (Friday night. VERY bad time for tv ratings in the USA)
--Episodes aired out of order, so even those that were interested in the show had no idea what was going on (The pilot episode was actually the LAST show to air)
--FOX did not "get" the show at all, kept asking Joss to change it.

BEB2

Saturday, January 5, 2008 6:10 AM

Thanks for the quick response; that explains a lot. I guess it's too late then?? I wish I'd know about this show 3-4 years ago; I'd certainly have supported it financially. Bummer; it's so different and quirky. I guess Mr Whedon should have done CSI in space, eh?? Fox strikes me as an impatient network. I sometimes watch it when staying in hotel rooms here; last time I Saw HUFF. That was a Six Feet Under quality show, and they apparently didn't give it a chance to find an audience, despite all its Emmy awards. Back in the sixties shows were given a good while to find an audience; now you have to swim right away, or you get flushed down the gurgler. I'm just so sorry to have heard about this too late. The friends who received the DVDs also like the show. And they're passing the DVDs around Glasgow -- Scotland -- and BC. BEB2

KAYNA

Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:00 AM

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Originally posted by BEB2:
Back in the sixties shows were given a good while to find an audience; now you have to swim right away, or you get flushed down the gurgler.

On that subject, have you heard of Drive? It was created by Tim Minear (one of the minds behind Firefly) and stared Nathan Fillion (Malcolm Reynolds) and aired on FOX. It was on the air for just two weeks before getting pulled.

And to add to the list of how Firefly failed, around me it was always being preempted by sports. Hard to build ratings when it's never on.

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BEB2

Saturday, January 5, 2008 8:29 AM

Nope. Hadn't heard of Drive, but with all this information i'd be reluctant to invest in Fox. Poor track record. Do they expect these shows to advertise themselves [overnight]? B

ECGORDON

Saturday, January 5, 2008 1:29 PM

I'd watch The Adventures of Badger and Saffron: Wacky Fun.

Or how about a reality show? Let's Rob Niska's Skyplex!

Seriously though, I'd love a prequel about the Unification War, and in that case you could have younger actors playing Mal and Zoe. That's about the only way I could accept a different cast with the characters we know.

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