I think that possibly one big factor I've not seen mentioned before is that Joss was able to make the feature film quality pilot "Serenity" for just over $10 million. While that's Godzilla sized for a TV pilot, it's normally the kind of money that gets you bunches of second tier WB teen stars being chased through the woods by someone with a mask and sharpened kitchen untensils on the big screen. War of the Worlds probably spent more on lighting Cruise favorably so he wouldn't frighten Dakota Fanning.
Now, I can hold a note for a long time...actually I can hold a note forever. But eventually that's just noise. It's the change we're listening for. The note coming after, and the one after that. That's what makes it music.
Host ,'Why We Fight'
Firefly 4: Also, we can kill you with our brains
Discussion of the Mutant Enemy series, Firefly, the ensuing movie Serenity, and other projects in that universe. Like the other show threads, anything broadcast in the US is fine; spoilers are verboten and will be deleted if found.
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 14, 2005 7:43:18 am PDT #4232 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Narrator - Aug 14, 2005 8:54:09 am PDT #4233 of 10001
The evil is this way?
I didn't want a Firefly movie. I wanted to see Firefly on my television set EVERY week. I wanted lots and lots of good stories--stories that I knew Joss could give us.
As thrilled as I am with the movie, every time I hear the theme song on SciFi on Friday nights, my anger kindles anew.
I don't see Serenity as a win for fans. I see it as a nice consolation for Joss that we just happen to be able to enjoy.
WROD.
Jars - Aug 14, 2005 9:03:03 am PDT #4234 of 10001
It's still the best consolation prize ever. I assume. I have no evidence to back that up. I'll tell you when I actually see the movie.
Una - Aug 14, 2005 1:47:33 pm PDT #4235 of 10001
when i die, please bake my ashes into a brick and use me to hit fascists.
What Narrator said.
brenda m - Aug 14, 2005 2:00:38 pm PDT #4236 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I don't see Serenity as a win for fans. I see it as a nice consolation for Joss that we just happen to be able to enjoy.
Ok, but the question wasn't Firefly on tv or a movie. Firefly as a series was dead, done, over. So yeah, I do appreciate having another visit to this 'verse.
Cashmere - Aug 14, 2005 2:32:30 pm PDT #4237 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Ok, but the question wasn't Firefly on tv or a movie. Firefly as a series was dead, done, over. So yeah, I do appreciate having another visit to this 'verse.
Don't get me wrong, I'm THRILLED at the prospect of the movie, considering that the series was, in fact, dead when it came about. But if the movie is great (and I think it will be), I'm just going to get more angry because of what we know could have been.
It makes it all the more painful.
t /bitter
who'm I kidding--that tag never closes here.
DavidS - Aug 14, 2005 2:43:22 pm PDT #4238 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Speaking of spending extra time in the Firefly 'verse, I finally tracked down a bunch of issue #2 of the comic. I had a choice between the Book, Kaylee and Zoe covers and opted for Zoe, though I thought the Kaylee actually looked better.
Cashmere - Aug 14, 2005 2:44:12 pm PDT #4239 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I guess I should ammend that by saying that I don't share in the rosy glow of some of the fans being exploited for this marketing push. The movie, to me, just drives home the fact that we got screwed out of some really good tv.
I suppose I should just be happy with the movie and eat my sour grapes in peace.
DCJensen - Aug 14, 2005 2:47:17 pm PDT #4240 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
Andi and I are watching The Train Job with Joss and Tim commentary.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 14, 2005 2:54:14 pm PDT #4241 of 10001
What is even happening?
I guess I should ammend that by saying that I don't share in the rosy glow of some of the fans being exploited for this marketing push. The movie, to me, just drives home the fact that we got screwed out of some really good tv.
The screwing stole my FF joy. I'd really like Joss to make me a brand new world. /where's my pony