In your honest opinion, do you think Firefly will return?
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No, I don't think we will see any more Firefly/ Serentiy. Joss even said so this weekend at SDCC.
If we do see anymore of the 'verse, then it will be with different actors. A Reboot would be a real challenge with the same actors. Summer doesn't look 17 anymore and even Nathan is showing his years. They are getting older, that's just life.
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Originally posted by BlackCatLady:
No, I don't think we will see any more Firefly/ Serentiy. Joss even said so this weekend at SDCC.
If we do see anymore of the 'verse, then it will be with different actors. A Reboot would be a real challenge with the same actors. Summer doesn't look 17 anymore and even Nathan is showing his years. They are getting older, that's just life.
Ouch! That's not very promising at all.
Well, so much for that idea I guess
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Originally posted by BlackCatLady:
No, I don't think we will see any more Firefly/ Serentiy. Joss even said so this weekend at SDCC.
Wow, did you see him say this yourself, or did you hear this second hand? This is the first I've heard of this. Up until very recently Joss has said that there presently isn't any interest from the studios, but that he would be ready to continue the 'Verse if he got the go-ahead.
His statement needs to be taken in context. Joss is realistic and he knows how Hollywood works, so if the studio (which owns the rights) isn't willing to continue the 'Verse, then there's not much he can do about it... which he's been saying all along. But he's always added that he would love to continue the 'Verse if he 'got the call' from the studio.
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If we do see anymore of the 'verse, then it will be with different actors. A Reboot would be a real challenge with the same actors. Summer doesn't look 17 anymore and even Nathan is showing his years. They are getting older, that's just life.
Time is passing, but that's a factor that can be part of the story. The actors getting older means that the story moves ahead in time and more has happened to them. Also, the cast may be a bit older, but they are still very good looking. Nathan is also getting more known because of his new series Castle, so he's becoming a more mainstream actor.
Summer may not look 17 any more, but she is gorgeous. It would be very interesting to see how her story has played out. The emotionally traumatized teenage girl is now a young woman, I want very much to learn how her past and present experiences have affected her.
A revival of the 'Verse would most likely mean cast changes. There could be a combination of the original members and new characters. The 'Verse is a fertile field to tell stories, there is still so much untapped potential.
11th Hour
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Originally posted by BlackCatLady:
No, I don't think we will see any more Firefly/ Serentiy. Joss even said so this weekend at SDCC.
Wow, did you see him say this yourself, or did you hear this second hand? This is the first I've heard of this. Up until very recently Joss has said that there presently isn't any interest from the studios, but that he would be ready to continue the 'Verse if he got the go-ahead.
His statement needs to be taken in context. Joss is realistic and he knows how Hollywood works, so if the studio (which owns the rights) isn't willing to continue the 'Verse, then there's not much he can do about it... which he's been saying all along. But he's always added that he would love to continue the 'Verse if he 'got the call' from the studio.
11th Hour
I was wondering about that comment too. I was at the Dollhouse Panel and I don't seem to recall him saying anything like that (although I could be wrong, the last couple of days of CC are a sleep deprived haze for me).
As for age, I thought there was a Jewel comment floating around somewhere where she said Joss has plans for a story that features a time jump, which means it could easily play into the fact that they've all gained some years.
Just to throw it out there, but animation shows no age**
Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash
**it's the animation student inside of me, can't help it
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Honestly, a new tv series with the original cast is a no go in my opinion. Too many have moved on to other things, new projects, etc. As much as they would be willing to come back to Firefly, no one would do so at the cost of their current projects. And I'm glad they are finding work and support their shows.
That being said, I want firefly to return. A major motion picture probably wouldn't happen just because Serenity wasn't profitable enough for Universal.
That's why I think direct to DVD projects are the best idea. Remember, this isn't Stargate. Direct to DVD doesn't mean it is bound for disaster (granted I've only seen Stargate: The Ark of Truth, didn't think it was all that bad, and am excited to see Jewel in the Stargate: Atlantis movie). Joss can do very well with a mall budget (Serenity, Dr. Horrible, Epitaph One). The cast could film a movie in the time between other projects.
Also, I would hope that once a direct to DVD movie was made (most likely by SyFy, so they could also air it, and because they have ties with Universal), one would hope they would keep the set of Serenity so it would be easier and cheaper to make more movies.
Anyway, that's what I see as the most likely route. How likely, I don't know.
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The 2002 14 ep Firefly that got most all of us hooked... that Firefly is gone and not coming back, not even if they hired everyone back like it never stopped, which seems highly unlikely imho. And I hate saying that.
There are other kinds of continuations though, and many of those can give us the same magic feeling that those first eps gave us.
The 'Verse Whedon created may be one of his greatest accomplishments - there's lots of great stories to tell using it as a main character, maybe even with some cameos from some familiar faces. 
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I don't believe "Firefly" as we know it will return.
The only thing I think is possible is a mini series, direct to DVD movie or something online.
Either with these actors, a new "rebooted" story with new actors a la BSG, ( with guest stars from the original ) or something within the 'Verse entirely new.
I do think Joss would do it if he had financial backing. As well, I think that the cast and crew would return if given the chance.
However, at this time, that's not what is happening.
They are all busy doing other things. The studios aren't forthcoming with money.
I'm not giving up entirely,but I'm not hopeful at this point either.
http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/
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Here is the interview which I was referring to:
http://airlockalpha.com/node/6577
Don't mean to sound real negative, just going by what I got from this interview.
What it and give me your thoughts, okay?
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Originally posted by 11thHour:Quote:
Originally posted by BlackCatLady:
No, I don't think we will see any more Firefly/ Serentiy. Joss even said so this weekend at SDCC.
Wow, did you see him say this yourself, or did you hear this second hand? This is the first I've heard of this. Up until very recently Joss has said that there presently isn't any interest from the studios, but that he would be ready to continue the 'Verse if he got the go-ahead.
His statement needs to be taken in context. Joss is realistic and he knows how Hollywood works, so if the studio (which owns the rights) isn't willing to continue the 'Verse, then there's not much he can do about it... which he's been saying all along. But he's always added that he would love to continue the 'Verse if he 'got the call' from the studio.Quote:
If we do see anymore of the 'verse, then it will be with different actors. A Reboot would be a real challenge with the same actors. Summer doesn't look 17 anymore and even Nathan is showing his years. They are getting older, that's just life.
Time is passing, but that's a factor that can be part of the story. The actors getting older means that the story moves ahead in time and more has happened to them. Also, the cast may be a bit older, but they are still very good looking. Nathan is also getting more known because of his new series Castle, so he's becoming a more mainstream actor.
Summer may not look 17 any more, but she is gorgeous. It would be very interesting to see how her story has played out. The emotionally traumatized teenage girl is now a young woman, I want very much to learn how her past and present experiences have affected her.
A revival of the 'Verse would most likely mean cast changes. There could be a combination of the original members and new characters. The 'Verse is a fertile field to tell stories, there is still so much untapped potential.
11th Hour
I agree the passing of time can be part of the story. However, I am interested in the backstory of each character which we never got enough of. With the aging of actors, that may be difficult. How do we jump ahead in 10 years in the lives of the Serenity crew without understanding where they have been?
I am not the creative type I admit...but I just don't see how it can be possible in terms of a movie or TV show. I can vision a Firefly reboot in the far furture with some of orginal cast.
I do wish we had more Serentiy comics. I loved learning more about these characters.
Again, not being negative. Just honest.
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Originally posted by FollowMal:
I don't believe "Firefly" as we know it will return.
The only thing I think is possible is a mini series, direct to DVD movie or something online.
Either with these actors, a new "rebooted" story with new actors a la BSG, ( with guest stars from the original ) or something within the 'Verse entirely new.
I do think Joss would do it if he had financial backing. As well, I think that the cast and crew would return if given the chance.
However, at this time, that's not what is happening.
They are all busy doing other things. The studios aren't forthcoming with money.
I'm not giving up entirely,but I'm not hopeful at this point either.
http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/
Well said. I believe many folks feel the same way.
I there was a Serenity comic coming out soon, I would be just THRILLED!
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