You guys didn't have Serenity keychains or programs? I figured they were official studio swag (as opposed to the baggies the southern Ohio browncoats put together, which were so obviously done with enthusiasm and love, which was cool to see).

We did get programs and keychains, and my keys are now hooked on the latter. I was actually following up Jon's post about Sean Maher being in Toronto—I was writing when your post appeared.

Just as well Sean wasn't at ours though, as my date thought he was really hot. Like, I-might-have-been-forced-to-get-a-ride-home-in-a-cab hot. Sign me (or, more properly, Sean) up for another toaster!

We got swag too, both studio and Browncoat, and Sean gave autographs and posed for photos with every last fan, he was really gracious. The woman I was sitting next to assured me that Sean was much hotter in person, you'll be glad to know, Matt.

BTW, I wore my "Got Joss?" shirt (I got it from Kiba's site [link] ), which drew many envious comments from fans.

Steph, as not really a Firefly Fan, what did you think of the movie?

Steph, as not really a Firefly Fan, what did you think of the movie?

I liked Jayne much better than I do in the series. And Zoe -- well, Gina Torres is both stunningly beautiful and a damn good actress.

Mostly, I think it's accessible to people who have never seen an episode of Firefly, though there are some areas where I think not enough backstory was provided to make things make sense for those who haven't seen the series. But still, an overall good movie.

That's good to hear. I did think there were some areas that needed some more explanation, like Inara, but I still liked it.

I liked it even more the second time. I do have some fears about the new viewers appreciating the characrters like us fans....

I have a hard time imagining what it'd be like to see the movie without having seen Firefly at all.

Philly had no special guest stars, but we got keychains, mini-poster cards, and programs (an item that wasn't present here last time) on the way in, and there was a birthday card going around along with one of the birthday banners for everyone to sign, and someone even brought cake.

My three friends loved the movie. Two of them weren't familiar with the show at all and one just watched all the episodes this week, but that didn't impact their enjoyment. The ones who haven't seen the show before both said they plan to get the DVDs. One of my friends had to leave because he has to get up early for work, but the remaining three of us stood in the parking lot for about 15 minutes singing the theme song and lamenting the fact it isn't September quite yet before going to a diner and continuing to discuss Serenity for another 30 minutes. They definitely won't be keeping silent about the film.

No key chain, but I got (and when I say got, I mean someone dropped theirs and I found it) a little bag with stickers. Blue Sun logos, Jaynestown University (?) - and best of all is a big sticker that's an ad for Mudder's Milk. V. cool. Oh, and someone gave us her program after the usher wouldn't give us one. ("They're all gone." "What about that one?" [growls ] "That's Mine.")

Nice, hostile usher pocketing swag that the studio earmarked for paying audience members. I'm enough of a bastard to take names and find out what the manager thinks about that sort of professional conduct.