We've got a job -- The Anniversary Job!

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TEMPEST06

Monday, August 14, 2006 1:27 PM

This is for Purple and Bun:

Who owns an article after first publication is dependent on what rights the writer contracts for prior to publication. The writer can retain reprint rights as part of negotiations, or some reprint rights, etc. Purple, do you know if any of the kids from the magazine are going to attend Dragon*Con as both Alan and Summer are attending? If not, I'd bet that both might be approachable for either an impromtu interview there or a phone interview.

What part of Texas are Alan and Summer from?

"It's said that 'power corrupts,' but actually it's more that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. When they do act, they think of it as service, which has limits. The tyrant, though, seeks mastery, for which he is insatiable, implacable." The Postman

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Monday, August 14, 2006 7:58 PM

Thank you so much TVChic for giving me a concrete way in which to help the cause! I think I'll send a letter and an e-mail and I'll rally the local Browncoats I know to do the same.

"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." http://whimsicalnbrainpan.blogspot.com/

FLORALBUNNY

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 4:26 AM

*reads tempest06's message*
*smacks forehead with heel of hand*
Of course. Duh. Dummy.

Alan is from Plano.
Dunno where Summer is from.

bun on the run

VERSEEXPLORER

Sunday, August 27, 2006 11:57 PM

A few weeks ago I thought the best way to get the word out about the 'verse was to get Joss on Oprah. She can spread the word faster than anyone. I went to Oprah.com, and I wrote an e-mail about a show I would like to see.

Joss Whedon talking about his strong women characters. I even included Meryl Streep's introduction of him when he was awarded by Equality Now. I also included information about the Firefly Fans, and what the Browncoats have done to raise over $60,000 for Equality Now.

Reading this thread it came to me: what if everyone wrote to Oprah. Hmmm, they might take notice. I didn't mention our need for a sequel, but stressed all that is being done for women in need and the great strong woman characters that Joss writes.

FLORALBUNNY

Monday, August 28, 2006 1:15 AM

Interesting, VE.

I confess I'm not sufficiently familiar with
Oprah's attitudes to know how she would feel
about a Registered Companion -- though I like
her fine the way she is, some might think that
if Inara were really so strong she would get
out of the Life and get a job behind a Taco
Boros counter or in one of those show-windows
near Eavesdown Docks.

Would Oprah call Joss out on the subject? Any
ideas?

bun

VERSEEXPLORER

Monday, August 28, 2006 9:37 AM

Hmmm, I hadn't pondered her views of Inara. Oprah has had the cast members of Desperate Housewives and Sex and the City on at different times. They both have some strong women with peculiar ideas, experiences, and/or habits.

I can't say that I know what Oprah would think of a bona fide Companion, but whatever question she would ask, I would love to hear Joss' witty answers.

It was just a thought to get the word out to the main stream audience. Firefly is known in the Sci-Fi world, but when I mention it to most people, they say, "What's that? I've never heard of it."

Oprah is big on people helping other people, so I thought she would be interested in the money that the Browncoats raised for Equality Now.

FOLLOWMAL

Monday, August 28, 2006 1:58 PM

VE,

I'm very interested in this idea. I too run into the " What's that, I've never heard of it before?" thing when telling folks about Firefly/Serenity. And you're right, entering Firefly/Serenity into the everyday world is what we need to do.

It's been my experience that folks who don't even like scifi will like Firefly. They do the same thing all of us do... they're hooked by the characters! The good stories!

The approach of having Joss go on Oprah because of his association to Equality Now and the work they do just might appeal to her.

Truly, approaching "getting the 'verse out there" from the direction of real life works, as we saw with the screenings on June 23rd. We don't need to be demanding more, or asking for more.... we need to show Universal that there are more of us. More of us to spend money, sit in those seats, buy the merchandise. They will see that as the general public becomes more aware of us.

How would you go about organizing a fandom wide letter writing to Oprah campaign? Let me know.
This is a good idea.

Ask me how to join the Appreciatin' Nathan Crew!

Go here to Boost the Signal!
www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=20&t=23296

FOLLOWMAL

Monday, August 28, 2006 2:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Stoweaway:
If there are folks who are itching to write a letter, why not write to one of the popular mags and ask for coverage for our Captain? Parade magazine has a section called "In Step With" and it shows up in every Sunday newspaper printed here in Charlotte. Nathan's new movie, White Noise 2, comes out in January '07. If a publication received enough requests over the next few months, is it possible he could get a feature article?

Just a thought

This is a good idea as well. And since I'm particularly drawn to the Cap'n. Ahem.. well... yes... let's see about this one too.

Stoweaway, would you please find us that address?
And think about how you'd organize such a thing?

Ask me how to join the Appreciatin' Nathan Crew!

Go here to Boost the Signal!
www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=20&t=23296

ARCLIGHT

Monday, August 28, 2006 7:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VerseExplorer:
A few weeks ago I thought the best way to get the word out about the 'verse was to get Joss on Oprah. She can spread the word faster than anyone. I went to Oprah.com, and I wrote an e-mail about a show I would like to see.

Joss Whedon talking about his strong women characters. I even included Meryl Streep's introduction of him when he was awarded by Equality Now. I also included information about the Firefly Fans, and what the Browncoats have done to raise over $60,000 for Equality Now.

Reading this thread it came to me: what if everyone wrote to Oprah. Hmmm, they might take notice. I didn't mention our need for a sequel, but stressed all that is being done for women in need and the great strong woman characters that Joss writes.

I thought about Oprah some months ago thinking she would go for the strong female characters and the charity fund raising, but then remember Oprah is an anti-gun nut. She would see all the fire power on FF/Serenity and go foam at the mouth, mad dog moonbat.

FLORALBUNNY

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:11 AM

arclight wrote:
I thought about Oprah some months ago thinking she would go for the strong female characters and the charity fund raising, but then remember Oprah is an anti-gun nut. She would see all the fire power on FF/Serenity and go foam at the mouth, mad dog moonbat.
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Oy. I did not know that, either.

Permaybehaps we should think of someone else.

bun
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