The snowball that is Firefly
POSTED BY: JewelStaite
UPDATED: Sunday, June 11, 2006 02:43
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Just wanted to say thank-you to everyone who made Dragon*Con such an absolute blast. All three of us had an excellent time, and we were floored by the support and the love from the fans out there. The little Firefly that could, right? How is it that this could have happened? I can't explain it. All I can do is feel grateful.
As for how much we need to make our first couple of weekends in order to carry on with our fantastic trilogy: All studios ever want to do is make their money back. That constitutes a huge hit for them. So as long as that budget comes back to them, which is $40 mil as we all know, then they will be happy as clams. Whoever made the comment ( I was snooping) that the second weekend is almost as important as the first weekend is absolutely correct: the interest has to carry through a little bit. A big drop in ticket sales after opening weekend is never a good thing. So if you do plan on seeing it twice, do so once the first weekend, and once the second weekend. Now, if you're a TRUE fan (like me), then you'll see it five times the first weekend and five times the second!! I for one am seeing it at least twice the day it opens, and I'm taking all of my family and all of my friends...
This is very exciting for all of us. We feel the anticipation and the enthusiasm building for this project, and after working so hard and loving it so much, it feels really redeaming. (think I spelled that wrong but who cares). To those of you I met at the con who expressed that enthusiasm to me personally, I LOVE you truly. I can promise you that this film will give you goosebumps, as it did to me, and you will walk away satisfied. There may be things you will love and there may be things you don't, but I trust Joss's storytelling ability whole-heartedly, and I can say that he is a very brilliant man who knows how to work an audience!
Thank you again for everything you've done for us. I'm glad we're your "big damn heroes", and I feel proud. This is the best fan base there ever was for the best show that ever was. Here's to upcoming successes! You're awesome!
Jewel
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I think I was stupid and posted this twice. Sorry. Me and computers don't mix very well.
Jewel
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WOW,THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE POST!
Unfortunately,I couldn't attend however if ye all attend more con's on the east coast(NYC/PA?)as the movie approaches,I will be there,as will thousands of other Browncoats!Anyhoo,i'm speechless right now so I will go before the babbling continues.What can I say that's not in my profile--just thank you all again for a wonderful show and film.
"Hamsters is nice."
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Ahhh... I see you have fallen prey as well to double-posting. That's okay, we've all been there. :)
Thank you so much... you and the rest of our BDH has made this experience so enjoyable to ride, and even though I'm living vicariously through the Browncoats who's had the chance to meet you I've been so grateful that you've all allowed me to be a part of it.
This whole Firefly/Serenity experience has been the most personal and touching. I'm looking forward to the premiere and will be back for seconds... thirds... fourths... fifths... and so on. :) hehehe
P.S. I've practically converted my entire staff and am slowly working on the entire office. *evil smirk* We are sooo going to take over the world.
Nadia
"Older men declare war, but it is the youth who must fight and die. And it is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow, and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war"
- Herbert Clark Hoover
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jewel, thanks and you're welcome! All 3 of you were amazing. I can't express how kick ass it was to see all of y'all cutting up and having such a good time.
Just to let it be known, I've started putting out those flyers from the Browncoat table and redoubled my 1 man ad campaign. Christmas gifts? HA! Firefly DVD's will fit snuggly into any stocking. ( Hope Amazon has enough )
Now that I'm thinking about it, does anyone know when we're likely to see the first trailers in theatres for the BDM? My guess is by Turkey day, no later than Christmas.
" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "
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Yes,the holiday's will once again be filled with shiny joy! Plus, this friday I am donating a NEW boxset to my local library--it's for the children,they are our future.(cue the patriotic music)Anyhoo,thanks again Jewel!
"Hamsters is nice."
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Thanks so much for posting!!! It is wonderful to know that the fans are acknowledged an appriciated!!! I have truly fallen in love with Firefly *as I do with all of Joss's work*, and I'm so excited about the movie!! I'm definately seeing it at least 5 times, so no worries there :)
And WHEN it becomes a fantastic success, and you need some extra's in the next movie....just give me a call...drop a line....you know, anything....your sister, a dead body, craft services, someone to pick up your dry cleaning.....you know, whatever :D
Hugs,
Jen :)
-Still walking and talking!
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Originally posted by JewelStaite:
Just wanted to say thank-you to everyone who made Dragon*Con such an absolute blast.
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Thank you again for everything you've done for us. I'm glad we're your "big damn heroes", and I feel proud. This is the best fan base there ever was for the best show that ever was. Here's to upcoming successes! You're awesome!
Jewel
I want to thank all the Browncoats who took so much time out of their lives to go to DragonCon and send back frequent and detailed reports on Our Special Heroes.
What I read was entertaining and inspiring and that's because of you, Jewel, and Nathan and Adam, and of course, the rest of the crew back on Serenity.
I've had little experience with "fandom" but all I can say is this must be the best!
I know I'll be there on April 22, 2005, and I know many others who will be too, some I converted, but many others who came to Firefly on their own. Doesn't that seem right to you?
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Thank you for posting. I must say, there are a lot of special things about Firefly (and Serenity), but one of the one I'm most stricken by is how the enthusiasm the cast has for the show really comes through, at every turn. It makes us feel like we all have something in common, that we love the show.
Star Pilot Grainger
"Remember, the enemy's gate is down."
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Thank you so much, Jewel, for posting this and letting us know, once again, that you all appreciate us as much as we do you! I have been a 'Browncoat' for a very short time, but I have already fallen completely in love with this show, it's amazing cast and crew, and the entire fandom.
I've been just blown away by how powerful a show Firefly was and is and I cannot wait to see it on the silver screen!! You're all gonna be Big Damn Moviestars, and it couldn't happen to a better bunch of people. I have utter faith in Joss and all of you, and rest assured I will be buying mass quantities of tickets when the time comes!! Best of luck and thanks to all of you for your hard work!!
~*~ Calliope Lang
(a.k.a. Cheryl)
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