A little help, please...
POSTED BY: Jstn
UPDATED: Friday, August 17, 2007 20:54
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Thanks C.F. Good to be here. Been reading a few other threads, and it strikes me that you guys are a family here, as we at savesurface are also. The internet is an amazing thing, huh?
The definition list remined me where I knew the term from.
I recall that a "Reeve" was someone who was in charge of a "shire", called a "Shirereeve" which is where we in America (I'm actually English, btw) get the word "Sheriff"
That's the way, I heard it anyway. Geeze, I love what language has to teach. Cool.
Thanks for that, my friend.
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This came up earlier in the thread. Is there anyone here that knows how I can find out how well Surface has done with DVD sales, so far?
I'd really appreciate that info. Thanks - Jstn
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DVD sales figures seem to be a closely guarded secret. We don't really know how well the Serenity DVD has sold, nor the Firefly set. Estimates abound, but the studios don't seem inclined to release the real numbers.
A cynic might say they were trying to avoid paying fair royalties. Another possibility is that they don't want to let their stockholders and/or competition know exactly how well/poorly things are going.
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I'm pointin' right at it!
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Originally posted by Jstn:
My thought in coming here was that I might be able to connect Mr Whedon with Jonas, and that he might be able to guide the Pates in a successful direction, giving us the movie, we are so desperate for.
The only place I've ever seen Joss post is at Whedonesque.com but their membership isn't open for joining.
My husband and I were big fans of Surface (my husband moreso). I did't realize the DVD was out. You can at least track its sales on Amazon to see how they're moving.
Best of luck!
--Tanya
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Hi, Jstn! Welcome aboard, even if you're
only visiting. Have a giant strawberry and
a mug of Mudder's. We like to hand out the
refreshments.
I don't have the Whedon private e-mail, but
am honored to bump this up in case it attracts
the attention of someone who does. Or one
who knows how to find out DVD figures.
The entertainment landscape is, unfortunately,
littered with broken shows and their weeping
fans. Best of luck with your resuscitation
project.
bun
~Bastards singed my turtle~
~We aim to exponentiate~
~Who is Bill Pardy?~
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Originally posted by Jstn:
You should know that, i started the internet campaign long before the show was even cancelled, when there was nothing but a rumor that it was to be cancelled. We've been working hard ever since, although in the last few months things have dropped off a lot, since Reilly seems bound and determined to replace quality programing with mindless game shows and so-called reality TV. This, in spite of the fact that Heroes is credited with saving the network. Heroes, btw, has about 4 million more viewers each week than Surface's nearly 9.5 million average, during it's season, (when the network wasn't bumping it for the Olympics or otherwise messing with the schedule). This is more viewers btw, than Smallville and Supernatural combined.
I'm telling you this to point out that Surface would likely have been a hugely popular show, had it been given network support. The DVD came out a few months ago, but I haven't a clue how well it sold. Nonetheless, our loyal fan base is equal to any for any show, as far as enthusiasm goes and many of the fans regularly "make" their friends watch the DVD, which inevitably increases support for the show.
We also have regular additions to our site as people in other countries watch it, only to discover it's been cancelled.
I should also mention that on the Serenity DVD clearly gives you guys the credit for getting the movie made. Mr Whedon and the cast were quite clear about that. Of course, support from Universal made your dream a reality, but don't underestimate yourselves.
Thank you very much for your comments and support. You guys rock.
Hey JSTN ,
Thanks for coming by . We hope you'll stick around...Bring some of your folk over here with you...Sure there are more Browncoats among your ranks .
If you have not yet seen the Browncoat DVD production , " Done The Impossible " , you Really Must !
You'll be inspired...Maybe to go on to greater success yourself...
I live in the city where 'Surface' and 'Dawson's Creek' and 'One Tree Hill' have been produced...I used to work at that studio , but in film production , with the exception of an occasional made-for-TV movie...
I liked watching 'Surface' when it was on . It was fun to see what locations were being utilized , and how they were strung together to create the show .
I used to happen by some of the locations from time to time , when production was under way .
One of my flying buds flew his airplane in one of the episodes . That's one of the reasons I'd like the DVD set , because we've had some great times with that flying machine . I'm sure you know the episode... Umm , Lake Bell was particularly fine in that one... I never ran into her anywhere , but during December 2005 , I was at Barnes & Noble , checking out the Sci-Fi mags for coverage of our then-recently-issued SERENITY movie... Bingo , found a nice photo on a magazine cover , flipped open to the middle where they had some articles about things of current interest , and on that particular page , besides a blurb and photos of our movie , was a photo of Carter Jenkins...
Here's where it gets uncanny...A kid behind me says , " Sir , which magazine is that ? " , and the voice seemed oddly familiar for some reason .
I turned to face him , and show him the magazine , and when I saw his face , I had to smile , because it WAS Carter Jenkins ! And standing just behind him was Leighton ! I smiled and nodded to her , also . She flashed a smile and greeting , too , and I must concur with 6String , she is definitely a very pretty young lady .
After 'Surface' was cancelled , I remember seeing a story in our local paper in the Entertainment section , which I saved at the time , but I'm not sure if I still have it...
The story was about your group , and I think it was a wire-service story , so you've probably seen it already . Anyway , I have checked out your site in the past , and I will again , soon .
I hope you'll have some success in getting some closure to your show . I always wished they'd handled it
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Wow. You guys are so nice, and have made me feel extremely welcome. Thank you for that.
I am very busy running my site, but I will drop by, as often as possible. I hope you guys (and gals) will feel free to do the same at savesurface. I feel like we are "brothers in arms" against he decline of quality TV. LOLOL
When I get a few more minutes, I will address each of your posts individually. It's a privilege to share thoughts and ideas with such thoughtful people. I'm honored and humbled by your hospitality. - Jstn
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Originally posted by DonCoat:
DVD sales figures seem to be a closely guarded secret. We don't really know how well the Serenity DVD has sold, nor the Firefly set. Estimates abound, but the studios don't seem inclined to release the real numbers.
A cynic might say they were trying to avoid paying fair royalties. Another possibility is that they don't want to let their stockholders and/or competition know exactly how well/poorly things are going.
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I'm pointin' right at it!
Hi Don - Thanks for the info. I tend to be pretty cynical myself (Don't blame me, blame my government LOL) so I suspect you are right. I guess, I'll have to put my Google skills to work and see what I can come up with. I'll share anything I find.
This is all I have time for right now, but I'll try to get back this afternoon, with more responses to your comments. Sorry it's taking so long, but my life is really busy these days, and it's hard to get any time for extra stuff.
A couple of you have come over to our site and signed up as well. We appreciate that, and, I'm starting to think our our sites as "sister sites" for the same cause. (Preserving quality television) I'm encouraging our members to sign up here as well.
Did I mention, you guys rock? LOLOL
I hope you like my new sig. - Jstn
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Fighting for quality from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of outer space.
Surface/Firefly Alliance
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Originally posted by Stoweaway:Quote:
Originally posted by Jstn:
My thought in coming here was that I might be able to connect Mr Whedon with Jonas, and that he might be able to guide the Pates in a successful direction, giving us the movie, we are so desperate for.
The only place I've ever seen Joss post is at Whedonesque.com but their membership isn't open for joining.
My husband and I were big fans of Surface (my husband moreso). I did't realize the DVD was out. You can at least track its sales on Amazon to see how they're moving.
Best of luck!
--Tanya
I'll check that out, Tanya. Maybe I can get someone to contact him for me by emailing the site.
Amazon sound like a good way to get some idea how sales are going. I'll look into that too. Two helpful ideas. Thanks so much. - Jstn
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Fighting for quality from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of outer space.
Surface/Firefly Alliance
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Quote:
Originally posted by FloralBunny:
Hi, Jstn! Welcome aboard, even if you're
only visiting. Have a giant strawberry and
a mug of Mudder's. We like to hand out the
refreshments.
I don't have the Whedon private e-mail, but
am honored to bump this up in case it attracts
the attention of someone who does. Or one
who knows how to find out DVD figures.
The entertainment landscape is, unfortunately,
littered with broken shows and their weeping
fans. Best of luck with your resuscitation
project.
bun
~Bastards singed my turtle~
~We aim to exponentiate~
~Who is Bill Pardy?~
And I will enjoy in the partaking of said refreshments. Thanks. LOL
Yeah, you can hardly take a step without stepping on the sharp edges of broken shows. LOLOL
I have noticed that NBC has been responsible for many of the injuries to my feet, as well. Let's see Star Trek (obviously a loser), Seaquest, Earth II and I'm certain that as soon as the budget gets too high, and Reilly can find some cheap crap to replace it, Heroes will be gone too. He is the King of cheap crap. We should get him a job at a 99 cent store.
Don't think I've mentioned how much I like your signatures here. I'm assuming they're lines from the show??? So many of them are so off the wall, they make me LOL A tribute to great writers.
How sickening that there must be so many great writers having trouble getting work, because of this so called "reality TV"
What a misnomer that is. Carefully selected people in contrived situations. Only Hollywood would call that reality. LOLOL
Reminds me of Radio Shack's store-brand, "Realistic"
Not real, mind you, just realistic. LMAO
Be back later. Thanks for putting up with me. - Jstn
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Fighting for quality from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of outer space.
Surface/Firefly Alliance
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