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(By the way, those puzzled by why a “Firefly” movie is even being contemplated should remember this: Paramount has reaped zillions at the moviehouses by reviving failed TV projects for the big screen. ABC’s “Police Squad!” became the movies’ “Naked Gun” franchise. And there was also NBC’s little-watched spaceship saga “Star Trek.” Also, bear in mind that “Firefly,” during its short first season, actually attracted a larger average audience than the most recent seasons of “Buffy" and "Angel." (4.48 million viewers for “Firefly” vs. 3.66 million for “Buffy” and 3.65 million for "Angel." Strange but true.)

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