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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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!

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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?~

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Originally posted by out2theblack:


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 better in the first place .

Perhaps your best chance would be to persuade NBC/Universal to give you a made-for-TV movie to wrap up the loose ends and conclude the show properly . Then it could subsequently be re-aired by Sci-Fi , which NBC/Universal owns .

I'm STILL deeply disappointed about how 'Earth2' was also not seen-off as it should have been...But , at least 'Earth2' got about twice as many episodes as we got with 'Firefly' .

Anyway , you guys really need to build up your fan-base , because I know a lot of people DID like 'Surface' , and if enough of the DVD sets get sold , who knows , stranger things HAVE happened...

Get your folk to watch " Done The Impossible " , because you might learn some things about how you can make something happen...

Thanks for your enthusiasm , JSTN . And thanks for being ONE OF US !

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Originally posted by Jstn:

Thanks for this post, Out. I'm so pleased you came over to check out our site, as well. Not to criticize this one, but I prefer our "set-up" Having to bump every thread just to get it to stay up for a day, is quite frustrating. As we have so many forums with different subjects, we have many "front pages" so it's not hard to get read.

Anyway, I think the article you read about us was from Amy Hotz. She writes for a Wilmington area newspaper, which is also online as starnewsonline. It was quite a thrill to be quoted in a newspaper, but the biggest rushes I've had during this campaign were when I found emails, first from Dayna, Jonas Pates mom, and then one from Jonas, himself, in my inbox.

They are such nice and down to Earth (LOLOL) people, it was quite an honor to be given the privilege of being able to write to them.
That has much to do with my continuing to look for ways to assist them in getting their show back. I know for a fact, that the brothers Pate have not given up on this show, so I was hoping that Mr Whedon might be able to give them some advice or help with that.

We have run several efforts to convince NBC, however we haven't gone after Universal to try to convince them to make us a movie. Sounds like my next plan. I'll write to Jonas and ask for his thoughts on this.

My small criticism aside, i must admit I'm having a great time at this site, and have suggested to all Surface fans that they get their butts over here, as well. Like I told them, you'd be hard-pressed to find a nicer, and more intelligent group of posters on the web. I mean that. - Jstn

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Have you had any response from Reilly?

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Originally posted by Agatsu:
I wish... Sorry, but I'm not aware of any specific member here who has direct connections to Joss. Maybe someone from Whedonesque, I dunno.

"Dude, you never wanna fuck with a Browncoat, man." - Kevin Smith

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*minor bump*

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I wish... Sorry, but I'm not aware of any specific member here who has direct connections to Joss. Maybe someone from Whedonesque, I dunno.

"Dude, you never wanna fuck with a Browncoat, man." - Kevin Smith

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No luck at Whedonesque.com Thanks anyway.

In fact they go out of their way to state they can't reach him. I don't particularly believe them, but I can understand why they would say that.
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"I still can't get those Surface fans out of my inbox" - Kevin Reilly, head of programming at NBC

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Originally posted by PumamanRedux:
Just an FYI:

Check out your local Wal-Mart Super Center and the main DVD set budget endcap as Surface and other TV Show sets can be found there for $20

(also Found (also for $20 each) Forever Knight Boxes 1 & 2, Sliders (Seasons 1, 2 combo), and Wild, Wild West Season 1 while on several buying binges)

The regular Wal-Marts seem to have brought in aa new selection of DVDs since my initial find so you may not find Surface in the DVD section in those.

I bought a copy of Surface and putit my DVD collection. Not sure when I'm going to get around to watching the shows *L*




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Originally posted by Jstn:
Puma - I saw you signed up at my site, but didn't post. Not even a "Hello" buddy? LOL

I sent you a private mail message, which you should get a pop-up alert for upon your return.

If you don't get the alert, go to the top right of the Index page and you will find a link to access your inbox, there.

Hope to see you there again, soon - Jstn

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Originally posted by Downfall347:
Hello fire fly fans. I dont know if this is the right place ti introduce myself but I am from the Save surface board and recentl watched firefly. I got the box set for christmas and really enjoyed it. I thought I would wander over here and say hello sooooo... HELLO!!!!

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Originally posted by Downfall347:
Hello fire fly fans. I dont know if this is the right place to introduce myself but I am from the Save surface board and recently watched firefly. I got the box set for christmas and really enjoyed it. I thought I would wander over here and say hello sooooo... HELLO!!!!

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Originally posted by Jstn:

Hey thanks for the tips and the bumps, Puma. Very cool of you, but then I've come to expect that from the classiest folks in the 'Verse.

By all means take out that box set and take the challenge I put on the "Place To Hang" thread. That is, watch the end of episode 2 and the begining of episode 3. I'm willing to bet you'll be watching the rest of the series before the week is out.

Also, feel free to come by savesurface.com and check out the Forum I put there just for you guys to hang sometimes. Maybe you guys can share what it is you like about Firefly so much, with the Surface fans. Don't worry about the fact that I called it The Surface/Firefly Alliance either. All alliances aren't bad, but I can understand why you guys are a tad touchy about that. LOLOL

Btw, I'd like to publically thank Out for sending me a copy of the Firefly series. What a rockin' gift. As soon as I can get a few hours free, I'm gonna start rollin through the whole season. I can hardly wait. Actually, on reflection, I may be able to watch some of it this afternoon. Cool.

Everyone come and visit us soon. - Jstn

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Originally posted by BrownCoat2007:
All I gotta add to these great suggestions is to, as our captain, Nathan Fillion (a.k.a. Mal Reynolds) says, HOLD, HOLD till I get back!!! I know you may not wnat to hear this, but it took us 3 years to get our movie, I'm wishing you the best of luck in your endevors and hears hopin' you can get your show back in some form, keep people interested, keep people informed, and push the dvd sales!

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