What more can we do?
POSTED BY: MontysSoupCatcher
UPDATED: Monday, November 26, 2012 00:55
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It's not just economics. It's far more social at this point. Sure, one /could/ order 8-12 eps to "test the waters" which would be much cheaper than a movie. *However*, Fox is the one that owns the IP and is not willing to do anything with it. Moreover, if we consider the fact that Fox is producing another Space Western, it doesn't make any economic sense to restart Firefly. Why would they do that? It'd just be competition for a new show that they are developing.
So, in short, it doesn't make economic sense to create two competing shows, historically Fox has never displayed interest in restarting the show and with the new Space Western, I think we have our answer as to there intentions regarding Firefly.
Also, I should point out that Joss has on several occasions explicitly stated that he *does* want to do more Firefly. He's just waiting for Fox or Universal to green-light something else. In other words, he does want to, he's just not willing to fight for it. That being career suicide and all.
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I am on The Original List (twice). We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"
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I suggested to do something like that a couple years ago. I didn't have the equipment necessary to do it, and no-one wanted to pick it up. The idea died for lack of interest/motivation.
When it comes to today, there are *far* less people around, and *far* less interested/motivated than then. So, I really don't think that there's a chance of people doing something like that. Not to mention that one /does/ need something to advertise, etc. Something new.
There's Browncoat: Redemption. But, that's it. Everything else is fan made vaporware. And therein lies the problem, eh.
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"We don't fear the reaper"
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Alright, I really need everyone here to pay close attention. My name is Soren, and I am (obviously) a Browncoat. Awhile back, in 2008 on the forum of Fireflyfans.net (a good Browncoat site, by the way), there was an idea. A briliant, briliant idea. Of course, it never came to fruition. I would very much like to get it ...up and running.
The idea is that on the anniversary of the show's airing, September 20th (2010), we will all send in pairs of blue gloves to Fox. In addition, a card with "Can't stop the signal." will be sent with the gloves. Addresses, etc. are yet to come. ANYONE who wants to help me, shoot me an email at uhmspodcast@gmail.com.
This is not a joke, but we need everyone. To quote a poster on the forum, "We need
to get EVERYONE - not just the forum surfers, or the facebook people,but EVERYONE. e-mails, letters, postcards, hell, I like the carrier pigeon idea."
I'm tired of us not doing anything- it's time that ends. I've contacted the owners of Can't Stop the Serenity and this site, as well as The Signal podcast.
http://bluegloveassault.webs.com/ Check it out. Let's be bad guys.
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That idea did actually happen. It failed because essentially no-one participated. (EDIT: Here's there site: saveserenity.org)
If you want to do something, great. But, at this point, it's quite naive (to say the least) to expect others to follow you. Try to find something that you can do solo, or others are already doing. The former obviously being the better of the two options.
e.g. These guys could probably use some help:
http://s4.invisionfree.com/GunRunner/index.php?act=idx
EDIT 2: I just checked out your site. It's fucking insulting.
"""We are going to rally. As one. For the first time."""
You clearly have no clue what we've done since the show was originally cancelled. Have some god damned respect for those of us that went out and helped get that movie made. Not to mention all the other campaigns.
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"We don't fear the reaper"
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Alright, I had no intention of offending anyone. You are, in fact, absolutely correct. Our goal is parallel to the achievements of everyone who got Serenity off the ground. I had not seen that site, as well, but as you said, it was not as successful as you would have liked.
I am modifying the site. Now, on to the next prerogative. I have already contacted Can't Stop the Serenity coordinator, Anne Barringer, and she is very optimistic about it all.
Again, apologies. Returning to the site, you will see an addendum I added:
"I was notified by another forum poster that the site saveserenity.org is up and this was attempted. In addition, I believe some people were offended by the comment that this is the first time we have rallied. Obviously, it is not- the originial Serenity film was a direct product of the effort of a huge fan movement. Apologies.
But regardless, in spite of the existence of the other site (we would love to get their support, too), we have already received word from Can't Stop the Serenity coordinator, Anne Barringer. In the next few days, we will see if they can jump on board with this and get the signal out, but she is very optimistic."
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I am a newbie to Firefly. I recently watched Serenity again, it aired over the holidays (Dec 2009) I throughly enjoyed it....I'd seen it once before on DVD...I had never seen the Firefly series till this week,, I rented the DVD set and am currently on disc 3...I love it!!! I remember seeing one episode when it was originally aired, it left a good impression on me, but then it just disappeared... I am getting alot of enjoyment from Firefly, it is great..Fox did a great injustice pulling it so prematurely. I'm sorry, Browncoats, for being such a latecomer. You oldtimers here, If you can re-imagine your initial pleasure with the show, I am currently experiencing that this week. I don't know what can be done, I am a big fan of Sarah Connor/Terminator from its beginnings, it met a similar fate, but at least it had 2 seasons.
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I've talked to a couple people in the movie promotions industry, and this is what I've picked up as the best way to support a film that's already out:
1. But the DVDs from Stores NEW aned not used, as new DVD's get recorded at the studios offices, used don't. As long as enough copies are bought a year to convince stores to but more, the show lives on.
2. Get people to watch the show, even if you're not sure they'll like it. The more people we have, the better. Any other forums you seen on line that have topics with people asking about what movies they should watch, reccomend Serenity. ANYTHING you can do to get more fans.
3. Participate in screenings of the movie. Events like "can't stop the Serenity" are awesome, because they tend to attract media.
4. Support the creator, A.K.A. Joss, in whatever it is he's doing next, just to show the studios we refuse to lie down and fade away.
5. Wear somthing, a pin, a hat, a shirt, anything, that might get people to ask you why you're wearing it. When they ask, 'splain away, and don't forget to tell them where they can find the show. This is called a "T-Shirt" campaign, and works well with things that aren't in the popular subconcious.
If you're approaching a non-geek who you think would like serenity, try framing it as the "anti-trek/wars", explaining how it's different, and more "real" then "other" franchises. If you're approachig a die-hard trekkie/jedi, there's two good ways to approach it:
1: Explain that it's "Star ****" as it was meant to be, with out studio limitations
2: tell 'em to watch it just for the special effects. That's what got me in on it.
And the worst thing you can do is in-action. NEVER pass up a chance to get someone new hooked on the movie, no matter what mood you're in. Failiure to act kills a show just as surely as when the studios ar aiming for it.
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{double post, sorry.}
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I'm new to this site. But big fan of the movie and just saw all of the episodes. i fell in love with the show. i would do anything to put it boack on the air.
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I just joined this site as I've started again to watch the series. Every episode I watch I can't fail to feel joy, and sorrow at the inability to see more firefly. In today's political environment especially it seems the browncoat message will be more relevant than ever. I'm all for doing whatever can be done to get something going to return Firefly back to the screen where it belongs.
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