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Firefly on Science Channel

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UPDATED: Saturday, March 12, 2011 05:46
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PERFECTPARADIGM

Friday, February 18, 2011 11:51 AM

'Science Channel will wrap each episode with interstitial segments starring renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, who will discuss the theoretical science behind the show’s sci-fi concepts.'

Seriously?

Too awesome!

CHANNAIN

Friday, February 18, 2011 11:44 PM

I'm entirely excited by this. Not sure I'll be home for them all, though. Might have to utilize the DVR.

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NCBROWNCOAT

Saturday, February 19, 2011 2:21 AM

I love Dr. Kaku. He's very good at explaining science in layman's terms and isn't afraid of science fiction.

"On Dec. 1, 2009, he began hosting a 12-episode weekly TV series for the Science Channel at 10 pm, called "Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible," based on his best-selling book. Each 30 minute episode discusses the scientific basis behind such imaginative schemes as: time travel, parallel universes, warp drive, star ships, light sabers, force fields, teleportation, invisibility, death stars, and even superpowers and flying saucers. Each episode includes interviews with the world's top scientists working on prototypes of these technologies, interviews with sci fi fans, clips from science fiction movies, and special effects and computer graphics. Although these inventions are impossible today, the series discusses when these technologies might become feasible in the future" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku

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FREEBIRDFOREVER

Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:34 PM

Sounds great in theory, imo. But what does it really mean?

Seems to me that its a cheap show, and a way for the science channel to get a few more views for 12-13 weeks. Sure, if we want to believe it could lead to something more, we can, but I highly doubt that would happen. The movie tied things up very nicely.

And this bird you cannot change...

ZZETTA13

Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:39 PM

Got it marked on the calendar! Thanks for the info!

ZBP

CHRISISALL

Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:47 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110221/en_ac/7901638_firefly_picked_up_by
_science_channel_to_air_with_commentary_by_michio_kaku_1

I'm there.

The laughing Chrisisall

LEAVEITTOREAVER

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 2:47 PM

Did anyone else watch FF on Science Channel this weekend?!?

I know I did!

SKIFREAK

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 5:29 PM

I had never seen the show back when it was on Fox (no surprise there...I had barely even heard about it). But I did see the Sci Channel commercials, so I decided to dvr the pilot.

Now I am HOOKED, totally and completely, and I cannot wait for next Sunday. I've seen the Pilot and The Train Job (and downloaded Serenity on the PSN) and I am in love. What a fantastic show!

I cannot believe it only lasted one season. Just shows you that good sci fi rarely lasts as long as we'd like. Remember Farscape? That, to me, is the only show that can be regarded on the same level as Firefly in terms of quality and entertainment value. And SyFy dropped that pretty unceremoniously after only 4 seasons.

And yet SyFy finds room in their lineup for barely-B-movies like Sharktopus and Mansquito. Unbelievable. Someone needs to give this show a second chance!

Skifreak

DREAMTROVE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:34 PM

Welcome, browncoats.

Nice SNs btw.

There's lots of firefly fandom here, including tons of fanfic I haven't read.

I concur on Farscape. Awesome show, similar idea. It's like taking the idea of Blake's 7, and putting a real production behind it.

LEAVEITTOREAVER

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 8:05 PM

Saw the trailer for next week's episode.

Creeeeepy.

It's crazy to see new trailers for ep's you've seen and know so well.

Puts a shiny new spin on things.

Kudos!