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UK's Sci-Fi Channel to air ALL Firefly episodes.

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 4:09 PM

Word is Sci-Fi Channel UK will be airing ALL Firefly episodes in the near future, which includes the three unaired remaining episodes "Heart of Gold," "Trash," and "The Message."

I'll keep you all posted when I learn more.

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 4:38 PM

NOOCYTE

How extraordinarily shiny!!!

I'd thought this was one of the those rumors for whose posters I've been concocting all manner of amusing and appropriate curses (my favorite so far has been that they develop a nasty rash in a place it would be embarassing to scratch in public...but they Just. Can't. Help. It.).

This may just bring TRS-80 out of retirement

Department of Redundancy Department

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 4:46 PM

KAYTHRYN

Hate to be the pessimist, but where's the proof before I jump for joy and cheer hallelujah from my roof?

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Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
Albert Einstein

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 4:53 PM

HAKEN

Likes to mess with stuffs.

I'm in the process of getting it verified by someone official.

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 5:06 PM

SWITCHY

when is it supposed to begin airing them and is there any way to get it recieve it here when they do? Too exciting. making me crazy!

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 5:09 PM

SARAHETC

Quote:
Originally posted by switchy:
Too exciting. making me crazy!

Kinda makes you want to move to England, huh?

It could be so so so good!

I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 5:56 PM

PHILOMEL

Are you sure? There was a rumour they were going to be shown in Canada as well, but I now believe that rumour is false (damn!)

I have faith and I believe and all that, but I want evidence too ...

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:28 PM

FIREFLY5

How Do We Know If there going to air them on the US Sci-Fi Channel?

MIKE WINKLER

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 7:32 PM

GRAYSHWAY

Mark Sheppard (Badger) was the one to post the news on the Official Board.

Granted, he is probably not involved with the deal personally, but it makes it much more likely to be true.

-g

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 7:50 PM

NOOCYTE

THAT'S where I'd heard it! Rightrightright! thanks!

At the time, I recalled that, given its source, the rumor had more gravitas than the standard run of "Breaking News" posts which are shot down quicker than SCUDs. But, yes, much as we love our Badger, he's not necessarily privy to the inside scoupe.

I for one am waiting for our fearless leader, Haken's verification from the oral cavity of the equine.

Till then, I've got so many appendages crossed, I may ultimately be able to fund a return to the air for FF by the proceeds from my performances with a contortionist troupe!

hopinghopinghoping....

keep flyin'!

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 9:27 PM

LJC

if and when, here's the place to check:

http://www.uk.scifi.com/main.asp

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Thursday, March 20, 2003 9:40 PM

NOOCYTE

Just fired off an email to SFUK (and isn't THAT an unfortunate acronym!) to inquire. Thanx for the link, LJC!

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Friday, March 21, 2003 4:18 AM

TABITHA

That is wonderful!

Scifi UK has been picking up all the smaller shows that Sky One don't seem interested in, I just wish they would get them a bit quicker!

Can I make a suggestion? Please take two minutes to send an email via the site http://www.uk.scifi.com/main.asp and ask them if it's true/congratulate them on being sensible.

I am actually considering getting myself some ripping tech to share these eps with the US folks if this actually happens before it airs over there.

www.ascifi.com

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Friday, March 21, 2003 5:53 AM

TABITHA

UPDATE:

I got a response from SciFi:

Quote:
Dear Tabitha,

Unfortunately @ this time I cannot confirm this rumour, though it was a show
that we were investigating.

Please keep an eye in the channel for future updates regarding new shows.

Kind Regards

Duty Officer
Sci-Fi

Still hopeful over here.

www.ascifi.com

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Friday, March 21, 2003 9:54 PM

NOOCYTE

Tabitha and y'all;

This is, word for word, the same response I got from SFUK. A mite dismayed by the past tense ("were considering..."), but heartened by the non-committal "cannot confirm" language. Never let it be said that I'll leave a straw un-clutched for our beloved Firefly!

Here is a reply I sent, for your edification and, if you like, modification:

Thank you so very much for taking the time to respond to my inquiry so
quickly. I do hope that "Firefly" has not been dismissed as an option.
It was, in the opinion of many, only an inexplicable cascade of
questionable decisions on the part of the Fox network here in the US
which prevented this gem of a program from capturing the large and loyal
viewership which it abundantly deserved.

Run-on sentences aside, though, I respectfully add my voice to the ranks
of those who would see "Firefly" given another chance. I understand that
the production of NEW episodes is not even remotely on the table.
However, airing the three unaired episodes, and in general exposing the
show to another round of viewers can only be to the good. Given a proper
time-slot, and appropriate level of promotion, I think you (and your
sponsors!) will be pleasantly surprised by the response.

Just some thoughts for your consideration, in complete understanding
that any on-going negotiations must remain obscure to the public. I
shall continue to scan your site regularly for any whisper of news.

Keep hopin'...um...FLYIN'!

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Monday, March 24, 2003 6:21 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Now all we need is a Browncoat in the UK to get them into a downloadable format for us less fortunate Yanks.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

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