The next step for Joss?
POSTED BY: OPPYH
UPDATED: Thursday, January 7, 2010 20:15
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Will Joss Whedon try to bring back Firefly/Serenity one last time?
A last ditch effort, I think we all know it's probably now or never. We know Nathan Fillion is still into it(Castle episode). The rest of the crew I'm sure would be willing to make a return.
I think now, more than ever he should consider another tv series with our favorite characters, and start talking to the actors and networks to see if there is interest.
There is still so much left to tell, and Joss knows this more than anyone.
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Originally posted by OPPYH:
Will Joss Whedon try to bring back Firefly/Serenity one last time?
A last ditch effort, I think we all know it's probably now or never. We know Nathan Fillion is still into it(Castle episode). The rest of the crew I'm sure would be willing to make a return.
I think now, more than ever he should consider another tv series with our favorite characters, and start talking to the actors and networks to see if there is interest.
There is still so much left to tell, and Joss knows this more than anyone.
In a New York minute , provided someone comes up with enough shiny coin...
What we really need is a 'corporate angel' like Jeff Bezos willing to front half the coin in return for DVD rights over the long haul , and a cable net like HBO or Showtime to front the other half in return for rights of first showing , plus a percentage of the DVD gross and some merchandising/syndication rights...Richard Branson could fulfill product via his Virgin stores and networks in Europe...
Bezos at Amazon would be the exclusive fulfiller of DVD and toy/merchandise orders , saving the cable net the troubles , and this would create synergy between the entities...Everybody Wins !
Especially us !
The 'Serenity' set would be built on a cheap godforsaken scrap of Nevada or better still , New Mexico , and made to be durable for the tour business when the ship set was not hot...All parties would get a cut of the proceeds from the Serenity parties , shindigs , walkthroughs , photo ops , etc.
Hobbs , New Mexico would be a great site , about halfway between the Branson spaceport and Bezos' place in Texas...Folk on the way to Carlsbad Caverns or Roswell would be compelled to make the stop , and Hobbs could use the economic boost...Like I said , " We Win " !
'Planetside' in New Mexico looks amazing , and if you doubt it , check out the Earth2 DVD's...
Or , New Mexico Tourism's 2010 Brochure :
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/dc1982b9#/dc1982b9/1
Richard Branson has a Spaceport under construction in New Mexico , and the state government is very forward-looking on economic development...
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Spaceport is in nearby West Texas , and Oklahoma has a spaceport at a place named , ironically , 'Burns Flat'...
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Hey! Hey! Am I going bazonkers, or is that the "original" Earth 2, the series that lasted about as long as Firefly? I loved that show, and was broken hearted when it died so quickly...
Or is that something else, and I'm just fantasizing?
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Originally posted by Niki2:
Hey! Hey! Am I going bazonkers, or is that the "original" Earth 2, the series that lasted about as long as Firefly? I loved that show, and was broken hearted when it died so quickly...
Or is that something else, and I'm just fantasizing?
It lasted roughly twice as long as Firefly , prior to which , it was my very favorite show...
Yes , it is one and the same , which means we have another love in common...
And , yes you are still going bazonkers , and I'd pull you back from that precipice , were you to be willing...Alas...
Peace , anyway...
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I really doubt Joss is going to go out of his way to revive Serenity. The past few times he's talked about it in interviews it sounds like he's going to let it sit until someone comes to him. Since I doubt any network is chomping at the bit to revive a series that under performed it's probably a lost cause. Sorry, that's just what the outlook seems to be right now.
As for Joss's next step I think it will be movies. Cabin in the Woods has some decent potential for him. It was most likely relatively cheap to produce and horror/suspense is mainstream enough that it could make a decent profit if it gets some word of mouth going. I think Joss needs to focus on the mainstream for a while if he wants to get some real pull with the studios. I mean could you ever see a studio choose him to helm a blockbuster movie? With his track record I just don't see something like that happening. Of course that might not be his goal, but man would I like it if the name Joss Whedon equated to instant profit.
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Personally I think he should do The Serving Girl before anything else. Both he and Summer should have time available now (if not soon).
After that movies would be good, or do a series with any other studio but Fox. As O2TB said HBO or Showtime might be a good home. Maybe even a mini-series and see if it takes off.
"I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it it might cheer me up to watch."
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A Firefly/Serenity mini-series for the Sci-Fi Channel. It's what I've been hoping for ever since Universal got a hold of the property.
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Originally posted by Zeek:
I really doubt Joss is going to go out of his way to revive Serenity. The past few times he's talked about it in interviews it sounds like he's going to let it sit until someone comes to him. Since I doubt any network is chomping at the bit to revive a series that under performed it's probably a lost cause. Sorry, that's just what the outlook seems to be right now.
You're probably right. Sometimes you have to let go, and move on. I guess I'm prepared to do that.
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New Mexico is a good idea - lots of Tax incentives for shooting here, which lowers the budget. Though Albuquerque would be the obvious place to shoot, at they have the facilities and crew available.
And Joss did say we'd know what his next gig was before the Dollhouse finale aired....
My personal wish, my "Best Case Scenario" under the circumstances, is this:
The brakes were just pulled recently on a fourth Bourne movie. It being Universal's primary franchise right now, word was that they were looking for other potential franchise films to fill the void in their Summer 2011 schedule Bourne has created. This is apparently at least partially behind the recent movement on another Riddick movie. But it seems to me, this may be just the perfect time to bring back Serenity - as the fanbase has only grown since.
Highly unlikely... but it's what I'm hoping for.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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Here's my wish list:
Movies or mini-series - Serenity/Firefly by Universal or SyFy Channel.
or
Complete Book's backstory Sheperd Tales
or
Movies not involving our heroes
Probability of any of this happening:
Serenity 2 - Approx. 40% Nathan has a following among non-Browncoats because of Castle. He also has more recognition and star-power. People in general really like him and that translates into box office.
Summer also has a following among non-Browncoats as well. Her popularity is definitely on the uptick. Her appearence on TBBT was buzzworthy.
Adam's success on Chuck, Morena's V, Alan on V and Dollhouse have given our BDH some exposure and could translate/crossover into movies.
The trick is to get Universal to pull the trigger on putting together a package that would allow everyone to win. The studio knows these guys have a cult following and their mainstream popularity has grown in recent years.
Let's not forget Mr. Universe; his show Numbers is still going strong. Although technically not a BDH, he is a part of the overall FF family.
Prequel anyone?
The other mediums are more likely, but most especially the comic book or graphic novel of our fav preacher. 60%
Just a thought!
SGG
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