If Firefly has that many fans, then they should donate money for a new series/movie

POSTED BY: Salvadorefolly
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SALVADOREFOLLY

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 4:21 AM

Dear folks;
Really don't know how to approach this subject, but I will try.
This is a capitalistic/materialistic world that TV and Hollywood lives in so try a new approach: Donate money for a new movie or series.
If Firefly has a million fans, then $100.00 apiece can be donated by each fan with the express idea of funding a movie or a series. One hundred million bucks is big money for either. Wouldn't you like to see Josh Weaton with that kind of creative power?
Afund could be set up with Wheaton named as managing executive and you have a winning combo. If these government idiots can spend over $300,000,000 on a stupid inuragual ball with your tax dollars, then we, the people can do them one better.
If you can raise money for charity, go to S.F. and spend all that money on travel and trinkets,spend hours writing scripts that will never be visualized, or waste money on filthy habits; then PUT your money where your mouth is. Create your own PBS with something you truly love.
Further; do not make this a one time thing. Continue to contribute over the years and suff the establishment's own failure down its' mouth while feeding it what it wants.
Get this thing started, get a lawyer to draw up a funding foundation or corp, and I will personally donated the first $1000.00.
It took Obaama three weeks to raise $25 million and he had to deal with the election committee funding laws. You don't! Is this any less important to you hardcore fans?
Get the word out. Are that many hardcores?
Let's findout.

BIGRICHARD

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:28 AM

I'll let someone else talk about your plan, but just quickly I'd like to say that the guy's name is Joss Whedon. Just so you know. Joss. Whedon. It's synonymous with God around these parts.

SHINYGOODGUY

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:11 AM

It's a good idea and intention, but may run into a myriad of complications. What "we" need to find out is what it would take to establish the fund and who would run and maintain it.

More info is needed before any Browncoat would consider such a venture. My guess is that the powers that be in Hollywood would definitely sit up and take notice. Serenity was made with $39M, so $100M would definitely give us Parts 2 & 3.

I propose a partnership with Universal and the fund would be in order. We would need an entertainment attorney, that could be expensive.
Anywho, shiny idea.

SGG

Tawabawho?

PIZMOBEACH

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:56 AM

A troll with a stick and nothing better to do. Leave it alone and it will wander off.

ECGORDON

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:14 PM

This idea has been proposed at least once every three or four months around here, twice by individuals who went to the trouble of creating websites and setting up accounts to receive money. Both were informed that such a venture would not be feasible due to the legality of rights issues with the various studios and Joss. Both were forced to return any monies collected.

Granted, it seems logical from our perspective but we aren't knowledgeable about how things actually work in Hollywood. Plus, how could we know someone would not be siphoning off some of those funds for their own gain. I consider myself an honest person but I'm also not sure I could be trusted with such a sum of money. How about you?

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

SALVADOREFOLLY

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:37 AM

For that kind of attitude, Dude, you should be in this for $2000.00. I mean, you don't josh around do you?

SALVADOREFOLLY

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:49 AM

Pardnership with Univeral????? That's letting them have the cake before the party and expecting them to be honest!
No! This thing must be set up by a business attorney, absolutly not an entertaintment attorney. This is for love and dedication and must be protected from the first moment of ti's birth.
As a foundation, corporatation, or LLC; it can be set up seperately from them and then make an offer to fund filming and allow distribution rights.
When you voice concerns about accountability, a share holding corporation is the way to go. Let's face it, are you truly worried about someone stealing your $100.00? If they do, then write off your taxes. Win-Win.
Is there that little trust among fans?
I offered this idea hoping that someone would pick it up and run with it. If no one will, then I might just spend the money to see if I can set something up myself.

SALVADOREFOLLY

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:55 AM

Could I be trusted? I am not a communist. I would expect a salary approved by the stockholders.
Hell, I would give up my medical practice in a New York minute to be a part of something that could change the face of fan power in entertainment the way this will!!!

FILLYGIRL

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:45 AM

I just want to let you know Mr Troll, we can track your ISP, you have signed on several times and post on one day then you don't return to that screen name. Next week your back and you do it all over again,...are you having fun?

Move on....

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...it usually is.....Mal

SIGMANUNKI

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:08 AM

To follow up on what ECGordon said, if you want to find some of the reasons why this won't work you can search the archives for the relevant threads here:

http://fireflyfans.orthogonalspace.ca/

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