Question from a Noob

POSTED BY: Zia
UPDATED: Thursday, April 28, 2005 07:54
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ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:06 AM (P)

I finally got to watch Firefly (and own the DVDs) as of this weekend. So I am rather new to the fandom. I'd like to hear the major news but I don't wanna go mucking about the old messages.

Namely I want to know about Serenity...

Will it be the Pilot episode rehashed for film? Does it have the entire original cast? Is the talk true that if it is a success Firefly may be revitalized (under a different name perhaps)? What about the whispers I heard of it being picked up by the Sci Fi Channel to play with BSG on Saturdays?

thanks all

THEREALME

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:24 AM (P)

Hi, and welcome.

The movie Serenity will be out Sept 30. It will have the entire original cast. It will occur some time after the last episode (I've heard 6 months after Objects in Space) and is NOT a re-hash. More movies could happen, but a return to TV is doubtful.

I know nothing about the SF channel.

Hope that helps.

The Real Me, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

(The Real Me cannot currently receive messages from this site; he is not ignoring you. But he CAN receive e-mail at realme@pcibroadband.net.)

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:55 AM (P)

Hello and thanks its good to be here

Wow thanks for all the data. *nods* okay that's all wonderful news to hear. I was worried it would be a rehash. Despite the fact it would draw in fans I would love to see new stories. Hmm wonder what happened in those six months. Probably a lot though you never know. Well I kinda figured TV would be doubtful but I'll hope for it anyway. Firefly seems tailor made for good TV. Still I wouldn't mind more movies. Lets see what happens.

as for sci-fi... yeah I kinda figured it was too good to be true (have to admit that's a built in fan base right there) oh well.

thanks again

MONTANAGIRL

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 5:04 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zia:
What about the whispers I heard of it being picked up by the Sci Fi Channel to play with BSG on Saturdays?

There have been purely speculative rumblings that since 'Versal owns SciFi, they should rerun Firefly this summer prior to the movie coming out to help build the fan base. Nothing even remotely official has been said, and there has been no hint that it might return to television as a series again after the movie. In fact, Joss shut down Mutant Enemy which is a pretty good sign that he's done with television.

Edited to add-
Welcome!!!! (I should have said that first.)

If you can be an idiot, I can be an idiot. - D'Argo

TLACOOK

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 5:16 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zia:
Hmm wonder what happened in those six months. Probably a lot though you never know.

Welcome! There will be three comics out this summer starting in July that will cover the 6 months between Objects in Space (the last episode on the DVDs) and Serenity. :)

Each of the three comic books will have three different covers available so that all 9 main characters get their own cover.

NYWOE

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 6:36 AM (P)

Quote:
Firefly seems tailor made for good TV

I agree. I'm excited for the movie(s), comics, games etc. But TV's where it belongs. :(

I have heard of a place where humans do battle in a ring of Jell-O.
--Teal'c

CHANI

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:49 PM (P)

I would love to see this run in the UK on E4 (even though I don't have digital) or T4 Sunday.
The best way to publicise this film would be through the designs and fashion in it. That sort of cowboy/chinese twist would take off quite well considering in the UK cowboy look/ethnic look is very big for summer. If there was a Serenity autumn collection from someone like Topshop then people would wonder what the film was about.

I can see UK Cosmo picking up a Sean Maher "Hot New Looking Lad" in their September issue if we are lucky. I reckon that if all the ladies write and demand a picture printed of him with no shirt then we could be in luck.

Chani

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:56 PM (P)

Well Mutant Enemy could be restarted. Thats not a huge problem in itself. Its the sheer inertia of the thing thats the problem.

Huh you know I wonder if this is all politics then. i didnt realize sci fi universal fox and joss were connected (I knew NBC and SciFi were). If they execs were smart I would think they would plae Joss into sicfi give hima ncie pay check and leave him be. But then what do I know I like the remake of battlestar galactica

Stil you never know it could still pop up there... maybe...*crosses fingers*

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:06 PM (P)

Thanks for the heads up I'll buy those things as quickly as I can. (I want a Kaylee cover, a River cover and a Mal Cover...) nice to have them do this I think it will really help and will wet the appetite of a few more geeks *yay!*

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:15 PM (P)

Zia, how did you happen upon the dvd's, were they recommended, or a gift, ect.?
Did you get all teary as you watched Objects in Space for the first time( I did), knowin' it was the last NEW Firefly you'd be seein' for a while?

Welcome aboard!

Welcome wagon Chrisisall

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:22 PM (P)

Quote:
Zia, how did you happen upon the dvd's, were they recommended, or a gift, ect.?
Did you get all teary as you watched Objects in Space for the first time( I did), knowin' it was the last NEW Firefly you'd be seein' for a while?

Welcome aboard!

Welcome wagon Chrisisall

actually I had some friends who raved about the show while it was on. I didnt get a chance to see it as I could never find out when it was on. When I found out it was on DVD I saved up the money and got it off Amazon. I was glad to find out my investment paid off.

as for Objects in Space and getting dewey eyed... I'll tell you when I finally see it. I have four episodes to go and I am holding off so I can stretch out my pleasure for the longest possible period of time.

oo a welcome wagon *gets out the pie*

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:33 PM (P)

Welcome to the board Zia. Glad to have you w/ us.

Looks like my compatriots have already filled you in on the major news so I will not repeat it.

Just so you know besides the comics in July there is a novelization of the movie due out in Sept, there is talk of two novels for late this year or sometime next year, and there are action figures to come out around the time of the movie. There will also be a copy of the screenplay and a collectors magazine, both probably due out in the fall.

__________________________________________

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

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

NYWOE

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:35 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zia:
Thanks for the heads up I'll buy those things as quickly as I can. (I want a Kaylee cover, a River cover and a Mal Cover...) nice to have them do this I think it will really help and will wet the appetite of a few more geeks *yay!*

Here's links to the issue that's coming out in July. Looks like you can have your Mal cover. But I'm getting Jayne for sure!

http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/profile.php?sku=10-755

http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/profile.php?sku=10-844

http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/profile.php?sku=10-845

I have heard of a place where humans do battle in a ring of Jell-O.
--Teal'c

PIZMOBEACH

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:36 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zia: I have four episodes to go and I am holding off so I can stretch out my pleasure for the longest possible period of time.

Hi Zia - More good News! You have four and a half more episodes to go sorta, kinda - one of my favorites never made it from script to screen, but it still makes an excellant read. I'm sure after seeing the other episodes you'll be able to "see" this one too.
http://www.fireflyfans.net/feature.asp?f=45

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CHRISISALL

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3:05 PM (P)

Four to go, eh? Which one was your favourite so far?
Out of Gas BLEW ME AWAY the first time I saw it!

Nostalgic(all of 2 and 2/3 months ago now)'bout my first viewings Chrisisall

DUCHESSOFKIRKCALDY

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:27 PM (P)

Can another Noob join in?
Well, I'm 19, and heard friends rant about it over the summer, but I'm not a big sci-fi fan, so I didn't pay any attention really. But a friend brought the DVDs over about two weeks ago, and thats all that's been on our TV. I was blown away. The Western twist, the characters, the dialogue, and of course, the Beatles reference before the credits of the pilot helped.
I caved and bought them one week ago today. I went through most of them at an alarming rate, but there was always people missing so eps had to be re-shown. I've seen Serenity and The Train Job 3 times already. I was set to watch Objects in Space on saturday, but left it 'till Sunday 'cos I wasn't ready to be finished. :(
Thanks for all the information...

Cry, baby cry, make your mother sigh...

"Oh, and I can kill you with my brain."

MALICIOUS

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:05 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by TheRealMe:
I know nothing. Hope that helps.

TRM, how the heck can that help her?? Sheesh.

Mal-licious

I think I will add cursing and the hurling about of things to my repertoire.

DIETCOKE

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:37 PM (P)

Welcome to the boards! I never saw it when it was on television either because I'm not really into Sci/Fi. I went to my first convention last week to see Jewel and over half the people at the Shindig were people who got into it after it was off the air.

If you live on the east coast, Joss is going to be at Wizard Con in Philly, June 4th!

FREMDFIRMA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:54 PM (P)

Freaky...

For a moment I thought my wife had taken to posting here herself instead of bitchin at me to post stuff for her...

I figure you can guess what her name is, ehe ?

-F

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:57 PM (P)

Quote:
Four to go, eh? Which one was your favourite so far?
Out of Gas BLEW ME AWAY the first time I saw it!

damn thats a hard one. very very very hard. I loved every eppisode pretty much. But I guess if I had to I would say War Stories. I dunno why but just about everything in it was awesomly cool. *shrug* I be a geek ya sure.

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:59 PM (P)

Thanks for the covers NyWoe... veyr useful *wags*

ZIA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 10:11 PM (P)

Ooo and thanks Pizmobeach for the script I'll be sure to read it as soon as i can *grin*

CAPNERIC

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 10:17 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DuchessofKirkcaldy:
... the Beatles reference before the credits of the pilot helped...

To quote Cap'n Mal from the first time he saw River Tam - "Huh?"

What Beatles reference?

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 10:21 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Malicious:
Quote:
Originally posted by TheRealMe:
I know nothing. Hope that helps.

TRM, how the heck can that help her?? Sheesh.

Mal-licious

He's just tryin' to comfort her with the fact that there's many out there, like his self, who know less than she.
Sweet, I say.

Gentleman also Chrisisall

PIFFLE101

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 10:30 PM (P)

I just got word from City of Angel that it'll (the BDM) will be released Oct. 7th. i'mnot sure if that is in the UK and US or Just UK

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 3:03 AM (P)

US is Sept 30.

Days make a difference Chrisisall

THEREALME

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 3:41 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Malicious:
Quote:
Originally posted by TheRealMe:
I know nothing. Hope that helps.

TRM, how the heck can that help her?? Sheesh.

Mal-licious

I think I will add cursing and the hurling about of things to my repertoire.

* The Real Me thinks that he has been quoted out of context, but knows better than to correct Mal-licious. *

The Real Me, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

(The Real Me cannot currently receive messages from this site; he is not ignoring you. But he CAN receive e-mail at realme@pcibroadband.net.)

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:00 PM (P)

Welcome aboard DuchessofKirkcaldy! Glad to have you with us. Glad you decided to give Firefly a chance. It really sells itself once you sit down to watch it, doesn't it?

Now all you have to do is share those precious DVDs w/ as many friends and family as you can. Keep those Browncoat ranks swelling.

__________________________________________

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

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

DUCHESSOFKIRKCALDY

Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:06 AM (P)

Eep, the Beatles reference was when they released the 'Cry Baby' to distract the alliance. "Cry baby cry, make your mother sigh," are lyrics from a Beatles song, called, funnily enough, Cry Baby Cry. Ringo sings it but John wrote it for his son. It's on White Album disc 2.
I guess the though that the Beatles had survived 500 years had me all happy... But it was more than that that got me hooked. Besides, I watched Train Job first, and that's when I fell in love.

"Oh, and I can kill you with my brain."

DUCHESSOFKIRKCALDY

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:00 PM (P)

Erm, I have a question that I think somebody here must know...Don't know if it's on another thread or anything but its really bugging me. What's the deal with Mal's tattoo? Is it Mal's tattoo or Nathan's? I've tried the zoom button on my dvd player, but I can't see. And I look pervy 'cos you can only see it when he's naked in Trash.

"Oh, and I can kill you with my brain."

SOUPCATCHER

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 6:30 PM (P)

The tattoo is Nathan's, Duchess (oh, by the way, welcome ). He told one convention crowd that it translated to "Property of Gina Torres" but I'm pretty sure that was a joke. The most definitive answer I've seen so far is from a recently released interview over on Ain't It Cool News (they had been sitting on it until the release of the trailer). Here's the relevent portion (but check out the entire interview. It's Adam and Nathan and it's great):

Quote:
excerpted from http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20034
...
Holly: There was a question someone had asked me to ask . . . when you’re naked on the rock, is that a tattoo or a birthmark?

Nathan: It’s a tattoo.

Holly: And what is it a tattoo of? You want to tell people? If not, it’s cool . . .

Nathan: It’s something I did when I was nineteen, and I regret. I mean, I’d rather be clean. I don’t want my grandkids looking at me going, “What’s that?!” Well, it’s a just a . . . eh, it’s nothing.

Adam: What is it?

Nathan: It’s a (holly’s note: I’m not telling’ ) …

Adam: So it has no sentimental value anymore?

Nathan: No, I’m big on Egypt. I’m big on Egyptian culture and how they were so incredibly advanced and amazing, and we know nothing about them. Just gone and erased. They were so advanced, and yet disappeared. Know what I mean?

Holly: Like the Mayans . . .

Nathan: Exactly. That kind of stuff has always interested me. Enough to go to Egypt? No. Enough to tattoo it on my ass? Yes.

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Next up: Early "Nutcrusher" Jubal and the Firebuggers

DUCHESSOFKIRKCALDY

Thursday, April 28, 2005 7:54 AM (P)

Thank you very much. My friends were very curious.

"Oh, and I can kill you with my brain."