Another Firefly marathon on Sci-Fi Channel Feb. 18

POSTED BY: ecgordon
UPDATED: Friday, January 11, 2008 23:13
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ECGORDON

Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:07 PM

I wouldn't carve this into your stone calendars just yet, since the programmers have been changing things at the last minute lately.

http://www.scifi.com/schedulebot/index.php3?date=18-FEB-2008&feed_req=

Eleven hours of Firefly, Monday, February 18. My conjecture at this time is that they will pick up where they left off the last time (Serenity-Bushwhacked) and complete the series with Shindig-Objects in Space. That is...unless they change the schedule again between now and then, or even three or four times between now and then.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

TDBROWN

Sunday, December 23, 2007 5:58 PM

I think it might be a good idea if we have an e-mail campaign, thanking Sci/Fi for scheduling the Marathon, and asking them to please keep it intact on their schedule .

We could wait until January 2nd to do it, after the Holidays. This would give us time to pass the word and get everyone we know to help. Then, on the second, e-mail feedback@scifi.com and (in your own words) Thank them and ask that they not change the schedule.

This sort of thing has actually worked before, and there's no reason to assume that it wouldn't have a positive effect this time. -Especially if we get enough folks to do it!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

TDBROWN

Monday, December 24, 2007 3:31 PM

*bump*

This can be our first bit of Guerilla Marketing for the New Year, folks!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

TDBROWN

Thursday, December 27, 2007 2:28 AM

*bumpity-bump*

While we probably won't get the 11 hours currently scheduled, it's still a good idea to send them an early "Thanks" so they'll know that folks Will be watching Feb 18th!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

NCBROWNCOAT

Thursday, December 27, 2007 4:18 AM

They must have known that it was my birthday!

I think the email campaign is a good one. It needs to go beyond this board though. I can mention it on several that I frequent if we decide to do it.

http://fireflyfaninnc.livejournal.com/

TDBROWN

Thursday, December 27, 2007 4:33 AM

Thanks! I've posted about it on the sci/fi board, the OB, serenitymovie.org, and here.

The more folks that know, the better!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

PHYRELIGHT

Thursday, December 27, 2007 4:54 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
My conjecture at this time is that they will pick up where they left off the last time (Serenity-Bushwhacked) and complete the series with Shindig-Objects in Space. That is...unless they change the schedule again between now and then, or even three or four times between now and then.

IMHO, the better episodes are the later ones, so I hope they don't start with the first one either.

"I swear, having you guys in my corner is like being friends with Zorro."
-Joss on us fans and our persistent reputation.
Thanks, Joss!

TDBROWN

Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhyreLight:
IMHO, the better episodes are the later ones, so I hope they don't start with the first one either.

"I swear, having you guys in my corner is like being friends with Zorro."
-Joss on us fans and our persistent reputation.
Thanks, Joss!

Since Sci/Fi showed the Pilot and the first two episodes on December 18, it's likely they'll pick up where they left off. -But then again, that makes sense, and Networks aren't all that prone to things that make sense, are they?

I agree, though: The nextfive episodes in the Lineup is a phenomenal group. Shindig, Safe, OMR, Jaynestown, OoG.... wow.

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

TDBROWN

Friday, December 28, 2007 7:21 AM

Thank you to NCBrowncoat for telling the Nathan's Nation folks about the e-mail campaign, and huge thanks to NN for agreeing to help out by participating!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

TDBROWN

Tuesday, January 1, 2008 3:01 PM

A very Shiny 2008 to everyone!

Please e-mail Skiffy in the next few days, thanking them for the upcoming Marathon, and requesting that they keep it intact!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

TDBROWN

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 10:07 AM

Time for some Thrillin' Heroics!

I sent three e-mails, using three different addresses!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 1:44 PM

Sent my email to Sci Fi earlier this morning asking them not to back out on running the full marathon. Thanks for the link TDB.

I'll be tuning in to watch.

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DEMORTES

Thursday, January 3, 2008 7:29 AM

Just thought this would be a good time to list my email to SciFi.

Greetings,

I would like to take a moment of my time to thank you early for scheduling a Firefly marathon on Feb. 18th. I have been a great fan of the show, and even though I own the DVD's containing the episodes and the movie Serenity, I would love to take a chance and watch your wonderful programming. I believe that the community for the fans of Firefly would greatly increase your ratings, and it would be best to appease not only me, but them as well. I feel you're well on your way.

One word of concern from me, however, is that last time a marathon like this was scheduled, it was interupted. This has displeased a great number of people, and as such, started a small campaign against your advertisers and your station. Obviously this is a lost cause when you lose viewers. I, among many of us, would greatly appreciate it if you keep the schedule currently in place. We would absolutely love you, I'm sure, if you expanded it, however I will not press that matter.

With all my respect,

Kevin Dethlefs-Moreno

P.S. I really wish all of you a Happy New Year.

Feedback welcome, especially for those that might use mine as a template. Please do change it, it shows the station you care.

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, January 3, 2008 9:50 AM

I wrote TD and the folks over at the NN/KNTR board pledged to, so I'll follow up about it over there today. :-)

Great idea and I'll be watching the marathon that day of course!

Thanks for all you do. :-)

TDBROWN

Thursday, January 3, 2008 10:26 AM

Thanks, Everyone...

Browncoats are the bestest people!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

ECGORDON

Thursday, January 3, 2008 12:17 PM

I emailed them as well, and this time I was even nice and polite.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

TDBROWN

Thursday, January 3, 2008 11:40 PM

Thanks, ECG. And polite, too? What a bonus lol!

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

ECGORDON

Friday, January 11, 2008 11:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TDBrown:
Since Sci/Fi showed the Pilot and the first two episodes on December 18, it's likely they'll pick up where they left off. -But then again, that makes sense, and Networks aren't all that prone to things that make sense, are they?

You got that right, TD. It doesn't make sense, but here's what they have listed for February 18.

Serenity (Parts 1 & 2)
The Train Job
Bushwhacked
Out of Gas
Ariel
War Stories
Trash
The Message
Heart of Gold
Objects in Space

In my opinion, it makes no sense to run Trash if you don't run Our Mrs. Reynolds first. If I was making the decisions I would have done the smart thing and begin with Shindig this time and then run through the rest of the eps in their proper order. Or if it was felt it was necessary to run the pilot again, then skip The Train Job, Bushwhacked, The Message and Heart of Gold. Also, any Firefly marathon that does not include Jaynestown is bordering on criminal activity if you ask me.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.