Fan Effort to Revive Firefly Could be Dead
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I realise it's been a long time but really you people don't have the right to tell fans to "move on".
However unrealistic their expectations, their perseverance is commendable, perhaps more of us should fight for things we love. That Whedon is distancing himself from the movement at this early stage is unfortunate but understandable, for exactly the reasons stated above.
In response to those saying the fanboys would never agree on what should be in the show or they would never like it as much as the original, I think that Firefly is a true exception to this rule. The TV show was never about having the right vehicle ID on the side of the ships, or color coded uniforms, it was about detailed characters and the moral challenges they faced - always together. The fans don't want to rate episodes or whine about canon and non-canon, they just want to see Serenity fly again.
If this project has even the slimmest chance of working then good luck to them, and when the time comes even I might put my money where my mouth is.
However unrealistic their expectations, their perseverance is commendable, perhaps more of us should fight for things we love. That Whedon is distancing himself from the movement at this early stage is unfortunate but understandable, for exactly the reasons stated above.
In response to those saying the fanboys would never agree on what should be in the show or they would never like it as much as the original, I think that Firefly is a true exception to this rule. The TV show was never about having the right vehicle ID on the side of the ships, or color coded uniforms, it was about detailed characters and the moral challenges they faced - always together. The fans don't want to rate episodes or whine about canon and non-canon, they just want to see Serenity fly again.
If this project has even the slimmest chance of working then good luck to them, and when the time comes even I might put my money where my mouth is.
Ok may be taking a strole down ignorance avenue here but can sombody explain:
It seems to be quite a long time since the show was on the air. Josh Wheadon dosnt want to continue making it and I assume that the company behind it are not interested in the property either as its cancled. So why are they hanging onto a property they dont want or use? Why not give it to the people who want to continue it?
It seems to be quite a long time since the show was on the air. Josh Wheadon dosnt want to continue making it and I assume that the company behind it are not interested in the property either as its cancled. So why are they hanging onto a property they dont want or use? Why not give it to the people who want to continue it?
Nice try, browncoats.I guess its time to look for the next awesome sci-fi tv show...but i guess we´ll have to wait until that star wars tv project leaves development hell.
Until then...we will have a Game of Thrones tv show!!! Fantasy done right by hbo will make me forget that i wont see another season of firefly!
Until then...we will have a Game of Thrones tv show!!! Fantasy done right by hbo will make me forget that i wont see another season of firefly!
Oh thank god.
It was a good show but no where near as great as people say. Seeing as there is so little good on tv these days it is pretty galling that the show died after 1 season, but it is not worth getting so worked up about.
Bad stuff happens to series all the time. Deadwood needed a 4th season. Caprica died before it really had a chance. Rome was cancelled after season 2 (not helped by it being vastly inferior to season 1). Battlestar always had too much of an uncertian future to make a properly cohesive story (I still loved it though). And I will happily bet A Song of Ice & Fire is going to get royally fucked in the ass.
Another factor which doesn't help at all with shows that appeal to the geek niche is people who will download the show and then NEVER buy the dvd. Viewing figures and revenues get lost from this, resulting in cancellation. I claim this is more prevalent among these people because they are typically more skilled with internet use and how/where to download stuff. For christs sake, if you download something and like it then buy the dvd later to show support. I'll be picking up Spartacus as soon as it gets released because of how good it was.
It was a good show but no where near as great as people say. Seeing as there is so little good on tv these days it is pretty galling that the show died after 1 season, but it is not worth getting so worked up about.
Bad stuff happens to series all the time. Deadwood needed a 4th season. Caprica died before it really had a chance. Rome was cancelled after season 2 (not helped by it being vastly inferior to season 1). Battlestar always had too much of an uncertian future to make a properly cohesive story (I still loved it though). And I will happily bet A Song of Ice & Fire is going to get royally fucked in the ass.
Another factor which doesn't help at all with shows that appeal to the geek niche is people who will download the show and then NEVER buy the dvd. Viewing figures and revenues get lost from this, resulting in cancellation. I claim this is more prevalent among these people because they are typically more skilled with internet use and how/where to download stuff. For christs sake, if you download something and like it then buy the dvd later to show support. I'll be picking up Spartacus as soon as it gets released because of how good it was.
This...doesn't make sense.
What good would Nathan Fillion buying the rights to Firefly even do? It's not like Whedon disliked the series and purposely got it canned - he still adds bits and pieces to it here and there. I'm sure if there were some opportunity presented to actually get that show back into a living, producing capacity he'd jump at it just as quick as Fillion.
Really, owning the rights to a show doesn't somehow guarantee being able to put it on the air. What was the point of this?
What good would Nathan Fillion buying the rights to Firefly even do? It's not like Whedon disliked the series and purposely got it canned - he still adds bits and pieces to it here and there. I'm sure if there were some opportunity presented to actually get that show back into a living, producing capacity he'd jump at it just as quick as Fillion.
Really, owning the rights to a show doesn't somehow guarantee being able to put it on the air. What was the point of this?
I am fine with that. The show was amazing, I enjoyed every episode, but a revival just will let all the fans down in the end.
Now, that does not mean the universe in which the events unfolded needs to die. A new show with a new (or mostly new) cast would be perfect if it kept the same universe and had a similar style.
I would also be fine with a miniseries that ties up the rest of the loose ends created in the show.
Now, that does not mean the universe in which the events unfolded needs to die. A new show with a new (or mostly new) cast would be perfect if it kept the same universe and had a similar style.
I would also be fine with a miniseries that ties up the rest of the loose ends created in the show.
Fan Effort to Revive Firefly IS Dead. http://www.facebook.com/notes/help-nathan-buy-firefly/no-title/203781779647851Tom Goldman said:
This sucks. The first i hear about it is the death? I did not even get the small period of hope, skipped straight to the getting crushed.
I knew this attempt was going to fail. Firefly is one of my favorite shows ever and I'd love more, but they've tried to bring it back. Multiple times. It's been too long. There's no chance the magic is still there. Just be glad we got at least Serenity and move on with your lives people.
Its nuts, Firefly has been dead and buried for ages. Talk about flogging a dead horse.
Exactly, and damn, Serenity was fantastic, so we cant complain too hard.sunburst313 said:
TBH, I'm not sure why Firefly is so thoroughly dead. I never liked it that much, but the amount of support it has is staggering. You'd think they'd be on board for a revisit (even a low budget one) given the amount of guaranteed attention it would get.
Seriously, they wouldn't even need to advertise it. Word or mouth would accomplish that in about a day.
Seriously, they wouldn't even need to advertise it. Word or mouth would accomplish that in about a day.
If, and only if, Joss got behind it, I would lay down some cash in a heartbeat. I would be even more for a Dr. Horrible-style web-only Firefly show.