Hello from Iraq,

POSTED BY: BrownCoatBrett
UPDATED: Saturday, March 24, 2007 12:00
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BROWNCOATBRETT

Friday, February 16, 2007 2:02 PM

Howdy all,

I'm brand spanking new to the site. I first saw Serenity in 2005 on DVD from Netflix and LOVED it. The only reason I heard about FireFly was because I watched the Extras portion of the Serenity DVD and it was pure luck that I found out about all the BrownCoats worldwide. Needless to say it was a string of fortunate events that led me to y'all. I recently purchased the DTI DVD, the hi-def Serenity DVD (already owned the normal one), the companion book and a CD from the Bedlam Bards. Having not gotten a chance to watch the Hi-Def DVD yet, is there a blurb on the "Extras" portion or flyer in the case that would lead someone to this web-site or another FF/S web-site? If not how hard would it be to make that happen as I'm sure it could be argued to whoever profits from the disc sales that doing so would not do anything to hurt sales but would result in a larger fan base and thus more sales? I'm damn hapy to be here and want just as much as any one for Joss' story to continue to be told. Which brings me to my next point, I want to say a big thank you to 11th Hour and her handbill posters. Since I have been here in the bad place, I have managed to recruit more than a few new fans and am currently in the process of trying to turn them from fans to 'activists' if you will (using the whole loaner DVD set and holding off on the 4th disc making them buy their own set etc..) The Firefly story resonates with us over here (people stuck in a bad place with just each other) and it's a captive audience ripe for the pickin so I will do as much as I can while I am here. I saw the web site for FireFly2 and the survey they are conducting and was curious what the "official 'fan' view" was of the site. Is it a legit effort with a chance of success? I also noted that the 3 film contract with the actors expires this fall. Does that make the time between now and then the "do or die" time? Where exactly does the effort sit? I had always thought that with a fan base such as this, the chance of a "Viewer/fan financed" was a possibility given the proper planning and organazation. Kinna like buying stock in the series in terms of revenue sharing. Sounds like what the "FireFly 2" group has in mind. Is it and do y'all think it will work? If not, what is Plan B? It's always good to have a plan B unlike some other recently suggested Plans having to do with a number around the 21,500 mark. Stay Safe and keep the faith! Brett

MAVOURNEEN

Friday, February 16, 2007 2:20 PM

Welcome BrowncoatBrett!!!

So glad to hear you are making converts over in Iraq!
Keep up the good work, both behind the scenes recruiting and up at the Front Lines.

We love hearing stories about new converts to the 'Verse! It lights a fire under us that have been loving this show for so many years.

Thanks, and welcome!

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT

Friday, February 16, 2007 5:51 PM

Welcome to the party.

Be careful out there. Keep yer head down. We can't afford to lose you.

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Friday, February 16, 2007 5:54 PM

ditto.

Why is the rum always gone?

MANWITHPEZ

Friday, February 16, 2007 6:13 PM

Hello also from Iraq!

Oddly enough, I've managed to make a few converts while I've been here too! Then again, the show kinda sells itself, so, it's not that hard to do.

Be careful and safe while you're here!

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

MSG

Friday, February 16, 2007 6:26 PM

Glad to have you on board. Thank you for all you do:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

ODDNESS2HER

Friday, February 16, 2007 8:47 PM

Hello and welcome aboard, Brett! We all appreciate your service and your efforts to promote 'Firefly' and 'Serenity'. You are a credit to your coat!

PENGUIN

Friday, February 16, 2007 8:50 PM

*insert work-forbidden Photobucket smilie here*

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

CHRISISALL

Friday, February 16, 2007 9:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoatBrett:
Howdy all,

Welcome Brett! (You and Pez know each other?)
Too soon to tell if Serenity will continue, but I 'spect it will. If Universal smells a profit in a sequel, it'll happen. Don't know about the grass roots approach, but I'd personally contribute.

Hey! Your coat has sort of a brownish colour...

Was it on sale? Chrisisall

SHINYED

Friday, February 16, 2007 9:25 PM

Welcome Brett!

Pretty amazing that you can discuss Firefly from Iraq.....Thank you & your brave comrades for the job you're doing there; please come home soon and in one piece.

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