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February 4, 2003
According to Reuters, Firefly cast member Nathan Fillion has signed a contract with NBC to star in a show on the network. Other cast members' contracts have also expired, and we expect they'll begin inking deals for other productions which may or may not be exclusive. This is a good sign that attempts to get Firefly back in production in the near future would be unsuccessful. (What would Serenity be without Mal?)
That does not mean, however, that we'll never see the show on the airwaves again. FOX paid for three episodes which they have not aired. Two groups of fans are writing to FOX reminding them of the viewers they've lost by stopping production on Firefly. Join their ranks and urge FOX to air the remaining episodes soon.
One way in which we can support Firefly is to write one of its production companies, 20th Century Fox, to remind them that we have not forgotten the show and to request Firefly merchandise and DVDs. Write the individuals below using a postcard that represents you or where you live. Tell them how much you would love to see a Firefly movie or comic book series. Mention merchandise, especially DVDs, for other 20th Century shows that you've purchased.
Twentieth Century Fox TV shows include Ally McBeal, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Angel, The Bernie Mac Show, Boston Public, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dark Angel, Dharma & Greg, The Education of Max Bickford, The Embassy, Family Guy, Futurama, Greg the Bunny, Judging Amy, King of the Hill, The Practice, Reba, Roswell, The Simpsons, Titus, 24, The X-Files, and Yes, Dear.
GARY NEWMAN
CO-PRESIDENT
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION
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DANA WALDEN
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The Browncoat Drive was a resounding success. Here's the report from the drive's organizers:
"We gathered more than 1,613 wearable items. We also received pledges for 90 hours of volunteer service and contributed $550 in online donations to local charities.
We received contributions from fans in 26 U.S. states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
As well as from fans in two other nations:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grand-Mere, Quebec, Canada
Frankfurt, Germany
The total donations included:
508 coats, including children's coats
628 items of adult clothing
431 items of children's clothing, including 142 complete outfits
40 pairs of shoes
6 raincoats
1 sack of socks
1 complete set of dishes, pots and pans
1 blender
1 bicycle
3 computers
1 set of sheets
1 brown couch
1 futon
1 bookshelf
1 typewriter (almost new, with refill supplies)
Books (40 individual, 4 boxes and 2 bags)
Assorted toys
Assorted toiletries"
The drive received coverage in the Raleigh, North Carolina News and Observer as well as on two North Carolina local television stations.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Firefly: SOS for disseminating information about the drive.
The Firefly: Immediate Assistance store closed last Friday, after raising over $1,000 for the Children's Miracle Network.
The forums are now closed. You can still discuss the show at fireflyfans.net and fireflyers.net.

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Originally posted by Alicia:
New Firefly IS coming back. Just not THIS fall season as a regular weekly series.

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Originally posted by Alicia:
New Firefly IS coming back. Just not THIS fall season as a regular weekly series.

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Hmmm....I thought that's what I said. Which was that "the Firefly as we know it" is done.

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Originally posted by Jynk:
Yeah. I just feel skooky watching tv these days. All intelligent tv is on late at night, all good sitcoms/syndicated series, are being canceled so more "reality" tv can come on. What the ruttin' hell is wrong with the majority of the American viewing public?

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Originally posted by Tallgrrl:
And as far as I'm concerned "reality" tv is a sneaky attempt to make the idea of constant surveillance acceptable.
Who's gonna bitch about lack of privacy when everywhere you go there are cameras? (Supposedly for your 'protection'.)
Who's gonna bitch when the idea of being watched all the time is somehow made to seem appealing?

When the common answer to questions about privacy rights are "What do you have to hide?" then you know we've headed down a slippery slope.

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Originally posted by Tallgrrl:
And as far as I'm concerned "reality" tv is a sneaky attempt to make the idea of constant surveillance acceptable.
Who's gonna bitch about lack of privacy when everywhere you go there are cameras? (Supposedly for your 'protection'.)
Who's gonna bitch when the idea of being watched all the time is somehow made to seem appealing?

When the common answer to questions about privacy rights are "What do you have to hide?" then you know we've headed down a slippery slope.

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Hear, hear! Have any of these people ever even heard of 1984?.

Something I Don't Get: The US Supreme Court ruled that is was unconstitutional for police to randomly go around and demand to see someone's ID. If that's bad, then why is it legal to hook up face-recogination software to a video survelience program?

Big Brother is alive and well, sad to say.

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Oh yeah! It's great. I've heard about five different issues and I'm angry about each and every one of them.

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When the common answer to questions about privacy rights are "What do you have to hide?" then you know we've headed down a slippery slope.

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Originally posted by EarlVanDorn:
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Nathan Filion would be a fool to turn down an offer from NBC to star in a furture series in the faint hope that FX or somebody would pick up "Firefly". It would just be a shame to see him go from such a well written character as Captain Mal to some one dimensional jagoff in a crappy sitcom. Please Nathan, if the vehicle you're offered is titled something like "One guy, two girls, a rottweiler and a pizza place" run away. Even if it is scheduled to come on after "Friends", if it isn't well written and doesn't have a good supporting cast, run away. There's aways film.

Earl Van Dorn

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