A little bit of hope-Joss posts at Whendonesque

POSTED BY: ncbrowncoat
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NCBROWNCOAT

Friday, August 25, 2006 9:26 PM

Got this from another Firefly group that I'm a member of.

It's a post by Joss at

http://whedonesque.com/?comments=11198#138754

He's updating "Wondy Gal" and Goners and then comes one of his usual cryptic sayings:

Some other little irons in the fire, when they're hot I'll pull 'em out and brand you. Keep the faith, spread the love, take the red pill, smell the coffee, fight the power, do the hustle, mow the lawn, eat the rich, Mott the Hoople, kick the can, bag the toads and If They Move, Kill 'Em. xoxo -j.

I can only speculate but it gives me hope that something Firefly/Serenity is in the works somewhere.

All I can say is "Hold, Hold until I get back."-Mal BDM

NCBROWNCOAT

Friday, August 25, 2006 9:40 PM

I needed to bump this because it really gives me a good feeling that something is in the works.

BAD2VERSE

Friday, August 25, 2006 9:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ncbrowncoat:
Got this from another group that I'm a member of. It's a post by Joss at < http://whedonesque.com/?comments=11198#138754>http://whedonesque.com/?
comments=11198#138754
He's updating "Wondy Gal" and Goners and then comes one of his usual cryptic sayings:

Some other little irons in the fire, when they're hot I'll pull 'em out and brand you. Keep the faith, spread the love, (snip)

I can only speculate but it gives me hope that something Firefly/Serenity is in the works somewhere.

I saw it too.. and I've asked a friend at an advertising firm to ask F*x AND Sci-fi about "A possible Firefly return" (Their firm handles advertising for several large companies)

Sci-fi gave him the usual song and dance about F*X owning the rights, but that they were showing the Series in the UK if he wanted to put advertising there...

F*X gave him the standard "there's been a lot of questions about it returning, but the cast is tied up with other obligations "at the moment"" (Which wasn't a "NO")...

Hey, cling to what hope we can, and make the road in front of Joss as smooth as possible in case he DOES decide to give us more.

Remember that MANY shows failed initially (Tremors has a cult following, and they now ONLY release Tremors movies directly to DVD, but they DO make them) but have been resurrected in some form or another.

Tremors does it by using the "DVD only" format using investors that are "Longer term investors"..

Most companies want to make their money (and interest) FAST, like in the first opening weeks... but there are other companies are out there that don't mind getting their money (and interest) a bit slower in return (Over a period of months).

Facts are, Firefly and Serenity are STILL making money with DVD sales, Other Channels renting them to show, and merchandising.

ALL of the Firefly/Serenity material has made it into the black eventually, and then everything from that point on is profit... And there ARE companies out there that will take a "Sure thing" when it pays for itself, even if it takes "Longer than usual" to pay dividends.

Why do you think F*x is holding on to the rights? It's still making them money! Slowly, true, But SURELY and steadily... and ANYTHING that makes money has someone eyeing it to make THEM money.

I invest... If *I* see a company forming to give FireFly another shot (in ANY format), I'll put money in it, Cult followings of this size are sure things in the long run (Providing the show isn't totally hosed by new actors playing old roles, or trying to take the show in a different direction..).. Hey, I wish *I* had stock in the Rocky Horror Picture show, and I've never even seen it, but it's still being shown SOMEWHERE all the time.. those dollars coming in from every showing are going into someone's pocket.

F*x admits THEY screwed up... I can only believe they are letting the show "simmer" to build support for a future return done CORRECTLY.

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EMBERS

Friday, August 25, 2006 9:45 PM

I'll bump it too...
I LOVE it when Joss posts at Whedonesque to tell us what he is up to:

Quote:
Just wanted to drop in and say "Thank God we got rid of Marts." An evil, petty man with an enormous hookah and a smelly, writhing bag of toads. He's the worst thing to happen to the X-men since, well, me.

Truth be typed, Mike has been a great editor and a sweetheart of a guy. Marvel's loss is D.C.'s gain, and affects Oni press in no way. Mike helped me do a hell of a lot of catching up on the X-verse, was always patient with a)my confusion and b)me. A gent. Now I read some folk bashin' 'cause of X-continuity issues but that is not Mike's fault. It's not even mine. X-continuity is a statistical impossibility. Too many books, too many schedules, too many cross-overs -- that's why my stuff tends to take place all in one day or way out of town. Mike couldn't tell you if my stories come exactly before or after certain things and neither could I. So let that lie. I'm just gonna miss a cool colleague.

(Bag of toads? Hell was that about?)

And since I haven't posted (anything real) in some time let me bring y'all up to speed. The Brothers Warner HAVE read Wondy Gal, and are arranging a meeting to tell me that it is a perfect crystalline gem and I must not change a word, nay, not a syllable. I'm certain that's how it will go. I'm pounding away on X-men #18 and Buffy #2 and having a blast. Like a "close the blast doors" sized blast, especialy after I saw my first page of Georges Jeanty's Buffy art. That cute little sketch on his website? No, no, silly british man. The real thing is SO deeply cherry. It makes the fun I'm having revisiting these characters increase tenfold. For you Goners folk out there, just know I'm fine-tuning the script, feeling increasingly passionate about it, and I'm anxious to start dribbling out cryptic, frustrating hints. Soon.

Some other little irons in the fire, when they're hot I'll pull 'em out and brand you. Keep the faith, spread the love, take the red pill, smell the coffee, fight the power, do the hustle, mow the lawn, eat the rich, Mott the Hoople, kick the can, bag the toads and If They Move, Kill 'Em. xoxo -j.

joss | August 25, 02:06 CET

he is funny...and only vaguely informative,
but always a good read

DAVESHAYNE

Friday, August 25, 2006 9:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ncbrowncoat:
Got this from another Firefly group that I'm a member of. It's a post by Joss at < http://whedonesque.com/?comments=11198#138754>http://whedonesque.com/?
comments=11198#138754
He's updating "Wondy Gal" and Goners and then comes one of his usual cryptic sayings:

Some other little irons in the fire, when they're hot I'll pull 'em out and brand you. Keep the faith, spread the love, take the red pill, smell the coffee, fight the power, do the hustle, mow the lawn, eat the rich, Mott the Hoople, kick the can, bag the toads and If They Move, Kill 'Em. xoxo -j.

I can only speculate but it gives me hope that something Firefly/Serenity is in the works somewhere.

I think speculating might be a tiny bit premature but yes it is a good sign as far as it goes. Which isn't particularly far but every journey... as they say.

Now on to the check list,

Keep the faith? Check.

Spread the love? Check!

Take the red pill? Check.

Smell the coffee? Ummm arabica, check.

Fight the power? Does ConEd count? If so, check.

Do the hustle? Can I do the hippy shake instead? No? Alright, hustle done. Check.

Mow the lawn? The service comes by every monday So either check for this week or in process for next week. Hell let's just call it a check.

Eat the rich? I just had a stack of pancakes with absolutely gobs of butter. Rich enough for my blood. Check.

Mott the Hoople?

All the young dudes
Carry the news
Boogaloo dudes
Carry the news

Check!

kick the can? Check.

Bag the toads? Check.

If They Move, Kill 'Em. Check.

Well it looks like I've done my part.

David

"Not completely as well as the series of Firefly..." - From a review of Serenity at amazon.de

SHROUDED

Friday, August 25, 2006 9:52 PM

Well, that's a shiny bit of information.

Hehehe. Take the red pill. Matrix reference.

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When you can't run, you crawl, and when you can't do that you sit still and watch episodes of Firefly.

NCBROWNCOAT

Friday, August 25, 2006 10:02 PM

I know it's not much but it's enough. to paraphrase Mal.

SHROUDED

Friday, August 25, 2006 10:04 PM

It gives us hope. And hope is a dangerous thing to lose, so Joss, GIVE US ANOTHER BDS! XD

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When you can't run, you crawl, and when you can't do that you sit still and watch episodes of Firefly.

NOTYOLANDA

Friday, August 25, 2006 10:39 PM

Hi Embers,
I'm new to the Browncoats. What does it mean when people say they will "bump" it? Inquiring minds want to know. Have a shiny day! Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

SEAOTTER

Friday, August 25, 2006 10:44 PM

By replying to the topic, it moves the topic to the top of the list, since they are arranged with newest first.

So often we do it to keep the topic in the public eye.

Like to remind people to vote!

BAD2VERSE

Friday, August 25, 2006 10:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by NotYolanda:
Hi Embers,
I'm new to the Browncoats. What does it mean when people say they will "bump" it? Inquiring minds want to know. Have a shiny day! Elaine

As the others have said, it's to keep older messages up near the top.. the Archives don't always work due to process errors, so it's a bit safer to bump up important posts lest they be lost to the Archive monster ;)

BTW, Admins, Anything I can do to help with that? I primarily Speak *nix, but can find my way around a Windows platform also. It seems the Spawned child process limits may be set a bit too low, and I don't know if that's on purpose (to save bandwidth) or just a config error... I'm also not sure what type of "Lock" this site uses to keep the posters separated, but it seems to take a bit of time to release/pass the lock when there's several folks posting, but I suspect that is a pure bandwidth issue... but if I can help in anyway, you've got my E-mail and I'd be glad to do so.

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EMBERS

Saturday, August 26, 2006 12:06 AM

Hey there NotYolanda, I see others have answered your question before me...
and in doing have managed to 'bump' the thread a couple more times!

BTW since you're new to the Browncoat I thought you'd want to check out this thread:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=15816

enjoy and welcome

IHEARTFIREFLY

Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:08 AM

Thanks for posting this!
I swear, I feel crazy, but Joss' little, cryptic closing paragraph gives me so much hope. Do you think he knows the effect his "code" has on the fans? He must and I'm sure he does it on purpose- Sneaky jerk.

"Can't take the sky..."

TVCHICK

Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:15 AM

Thanks for posting. Always great to hear, er, read from Joss. :)

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YINYANG

Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:21 AM

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Sneaky jerk.

My thougths exactly (except when I'm watching the BDM, and then I say much worse things).

But, really - whatever Joss says or writes is really intelligent and thoughtful, and that only adds to his likeability. It's what propels the fans from "that really cool writer of this show" to "Joss Whedon is my master," I do believe.

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RIO

Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:38 AM

WOOT WOOT GO JOSS!

So if I could I'd wish it all away, if I thought tomorrow would take you away.
You're my peace of mind, my home, my center.
Just trying to hold on one more day.
Dim my eyes
Dim my eyes
dim my eyes if they should compromise our fulcrum.
Want and need divide me then I might as well
be gone.
-Tool

DEVONNITE

Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:47 AM

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, singing words of wisdom let it "BUMP...

I think that "Keep the Faith" and "Spread the Love" is certainly refering to the "Verse"

IN2THEBLACK

Saturday, August 26, 2006 4:33 AM

It'd be time-consuming (but maybe a little fun) to sit here and try to break down and deconstruct the crypticness and relate it to the 'verse, but the overwhelming "makes me feel good" bit is that it's a cryptic little message - whenever JW seemed to be really bummed out about the chances of anything happening, he has expressed it verrrrry directly, but if there's some sorta hope, it gets him going, stimulates the ole creativity gland, and we get little messages like that. I am enthused!

KANEMAN

Saturday, August 26, 2006 4:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bad2verse:
Quote:
Originally posted by ncbrowncoat:
Got this from another group that I'm a member of. It's a post by Joss at < http://whedonesque.com/?comments=11198#138754>http://whedonesque.com/?
comments=11198#138754
He's updating "Wondy Gal" and Goners and then comes one of his usual cryptic sayings:

Some other little irons in the fire, when they're hot I'll pull 'em out and brand you. Keep the faith, spread the love, (snip)

I can only speculate but it gives me hope that something Firefly/Serenity is in the works somewhere.

I saw it too.. and I've asked a friend at an advertising firm to ask F*x AND Sci-fi about "A possible Firefly return" (Their firm handles advertising for several large companies)

Sci-fi gave him the usual song and dance about F*X owning the rights, but that they were showing the Series in the UK if he wanted to put advertising there...

F*X gave him the standard "there's been a lot of questions about it returning, but the cast is tied up with other obligations "at the moment"" (Which wasn't a "NO")...

Hey, cling to what hope we can, and make the road in front of Joss as smooth as possible in case he DOES decide to give us more.

Remember that MANY shows failed initially (Tremors has a cult following, and they now ONLY release Tremors movies directly to DVD, but they DO make them) but have been resurrected in some form or another.

Tremors does it by using the "DVD only" format using investors that are "Longer term investors"..

Most companies want to make their money (and interest) FAST, like in the first opening weeks... but there are other companies are out there that don't mind getting their money (and interest) a bit slower in return (Over a period of months).

Facts are, Firefly and Serenity are STILL making money with DVD sales, Other Channels renting them to show, and merchandising.

ALL of the Firefly/Serenity material has made it into the black eventually, and then everything from that point on is profit... And there ARE companies out there that will take a "Sure thing" when it pays for itself, even if it takes "Longer than usual" to pay dividends.

Why do you think F*x is holding on to the rights? It's still making them money! Slowly, true, But SURELY and steadily... and ANYTHING that makes money has someone eyeing it to make THEM money.

I invest... If *I* see a company forming to give FireFly another shot (in ANY format), I'll put money in it, Cult followings of this size are sure things in the long run (Providing the show isn't totally hosed by new actors playing old roles, or trying to take the show in a different direction..).. Hey, I wish *I* had stock in the Rocky Horror Picture show, and I've never even seen it, but it's still being shown SOMEWHERE all the time.. those dollars coming in from every showing are going into someone's pocket.

F*x admits THEY screwed up... I can only believe they are letting the show "simmer" to build support for a future return done CORRECTLY.

________________________
..but eatin people alive, where does THAT get fun?

I agree. We kill F*X here. They will step in and save FF. Someone there knows they F*cked up.....And, Morena's not doing anything!

BAD2VERSE

Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by kaneman:
I agree. We kill F*X here. They will step in and save FF. Someone there knows they F*cked up.....And, Morena's not doing anything!

You got it... hit 'em in the wallet... hold out a guaranteed contract, and the actors WILL come back, none of them seems to be doing anything "Long term Spectacular"

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..but eatin people alive, where does THAT get fun?

ETHAN

Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:55 AM

I never know what the heck Joss is talking about. He sounds a lot like a guy I used to know with tourettes syndrome who often sat in the corner of the University of Chicago confectionary shop. But I ramble....

BAD2VERSE

Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ethan:
I never know what the heck Joss is talking about. He sounds a lot like a guy I used to know with tourettes syndrome who often sat in the corner of the University of Chicago confectionary shop. But I ramble....

He's always cryptic, and witty, but as I've said before... reporters, more concerned about making a deadline than figuring out hidden meanings, usually butcher what he MEANT to say. They're not interested in figuring out what he means, they just want to meet their deadline, and that often ends up hurting our cause (As in the "We" article)...

I quit doing interviews after my words got twisted somewhat, unless they are written questions, and then I respond with short simple answers, that repeat the main point several times... to make SURE they get the main point (If nothing else).

If I could say ONE thing to Joss, it would be "When being interviewed about a topic that matters, don't be cryptic, cynical, witty, or "deep", just get the main point across clearly and concisely".

He seems to forget that they don't really care what he actually meant... they just see a blank sheet that needs words on it, which has to be laying on an editor's desk by a certain time, along with 5 other articles they have to turn in also.

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..but eatin people alive, where does THAT get fun?

MAGDALENA

Saturday, August 26, 2006 8:01 AM

*stands on a table & shouts*

CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!!

I'm Holdin' Captain! Holdin' til you get back!!!

RABBIT2

Saturday, August 26, 2006 8:45 AM

Quote:
Sci-fi gave him the usual song and dance about F*X owning the rights, but that they were showing the Series in the UK if he wanted to put advertising there...

Now, thats an interesting piece of info for those of us this side of the Atlantic.

Ps, be kind to the toads. They feel pain too.

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Flight Instructor: Son, know what the first rule of flying is?
Me: Don`t crash?

LEXIBLOCK

Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:19 AM

I wish the idiot would just say things plain or be quiet.

And frankly if he is going to slaughter the rest of the cast I hope he never ever gets to film another frame in the firefly universe.

PATIENCE

Saturday, August 26, 2006 12:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by LexiBlock:
I wish the idiot would just say things plain or be quiet.

I have to agree, but like many "artsy" types, I have to agree with Bad2Verse that I think Joss may lose sight of the fact that reporters and others just see a blank sheet, or simply zero in on the words they want to hear and skip the rest.

Meat and taters, Joss, meat and taters.

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You do that, and you'd best make peace with your dear and fluffy lord.

LISSA37

Saturday, August 26, 2006 7:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ethan:
I never know what the heck Joss is talking about. He sounds a lot like a guy I used to know with tourettes syndrome who often sat in the corner of the University of Chicago confectionary shop. But I ramble....

Ha ha! That's funny. :)

But, let him speak a different language for all I care... he said something and it almost certainly relates to the 'verse... even if most of our 'verse-connection-making is speculation, it's hard to ignore "if they move, kill 'em". That is a quote from the 'verse (well, a play off of one). It has to be a hint, if you ask me.

And, every little bit helps; so long as we don't lose our hope...

I'm going to quote some Everwood here:

"Hope can be a dangerous thing..."
"I think hope is the one thing we shouldn’t be cautious about right now, Harold*. We should be practicing it like medicine."

*Pretend that says "Browncoats"

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DERANGEDMILK

Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:44 PM

I agree. Joss wouldn't quote from the verse in a hope giving sentence if he wasn't trying to tell us something.

I think the best part of being a browncoat and being among browncoats just might be the endless wells of hope and joy the lot of you possess. Makes me wanna go watch Out of Gas to speak the truth.
-e

"Storms getting worse."
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

SHADOWLEOPARD

Saturday, August 26, 2006 11:44 PM

There's absolutely nothing in this post that hints at a Firefly return - except for what might be a reference to War Stories in "If it Moves, Kill It."

He's a writer by craft - were he actually wanting to hint at a revival or second movie, it would probably be easier to pick up than vaugely saying he "had other irons in the fire." The only thing that this little quote might mean is that he may have something non-definite in the works.

I hate to bring everyone down, but I am starting think we're reaching the point where it stops being lifesupport and turns to necrophilia. We are approaching a year out from the movie; almost all the actors, writers, directors, etc., have moved on to other projects. Unless new non-commentary content is announced by the end of the year...

...Well, then I'm starting to think we might be the only ones producing content.

"What about his face? Is his face wearing armor?"

YINYANG

Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ShadowLeopard:
There's absolutely nothing in this post that hints at a Firefly return - except for what might be a reference to War Stories in "If it Moves, Kill It."

He's a writer by craft - were he actually wanting to hint at a revival or second movie, it would probably be easier to pick up than vaugely saying he "had other irons in the fire." The only thing that this little quote might mean is that he may have something non-definite in the works.

I hate to bring everyone down, but I am starting think we're reaching the point where it stops being lifesupport and turns to necrophilia. We are approaching a year out from the movie; almost all the actors, writers, directors, etc., have moved on to other projects. Unless new non-commentary content is announced by the end of the year...

...Well, then I'm starting to think we might be the only ones producing content.

But, necrophilia is fun! Mutter, mutter, mutter...

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I'm a trouble-maker; Kaneman said so!

::points to 'I'm a trouble-maker' sticker on shirt and makes a platypus noise::

LISSA37

Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:00 AM

ShadowLeopard,

Wow. Talk about pessimism. :(

I see what you're saying. You have some excellent points. And, you could very well be right. Perhaps there is absolutely nothing definite whatsoever in the works right now.

But, so what?

Yes, a definite promise of a a series return or a new movie would be really fantastic. Beyond fantastic. The shiniest news the Browncoat community (as a whole) could imagine.

But, isn't a slight hint of something -- anything, even a potential plan rather than a concrete one -- isn't that at least better than hearing absolutely nothing whatsoever?

A fire doesn't always need a giant log to keep it burning strong... they won't create such a huge blaze, but even a few small sticks will produce a flame.

To quote Mal (and whoever already quoted him in this thread) "It's enough."

**Edited for: I just looked up "necrophilia"... wow! Um... in this metaphoric sense (NOT the real sense)... why is that a bad thing? Someday there really won't be any new content; no show or movie continues to produce new stuff forever. Are we really going to stop loving the 'verse when that day comes? That would be truly sad.

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SHADOWLEOPARD

Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:17 AM

My point was actually that we didn't hear anything at all - the post directly mentions every single other project Whedon has in the works, so why not a little mention of something explicitly Firefly?

The necrophilia thing is a quote from Tim Minear, btw.

I do think the series could return...easiest way in my mind to deal with the issue of actors, etc. being occupied would be for Fox, or whoever wants to revive the show, to run the first season in the correct order...give everyone time to get there shit together and start making new episodes while at the same time building excitement and proving the second season will be a hit.

"What about his face? Is his face wearing armor?"

11THHOUR

Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ShadowLeopard:
My point was actually that we didn't hear anything at all - the post directly mentions every single other project Whedon has in the works, so why not a little mention of something explicitly Firefly?

Actually it's the fact that he makes specific mention of the other projects, Buffy, X-Men, Wonder Woman and Goners, that causes Firefly/Serenity to stand out by its absence. Joss already discussed his other major projects... so the cryptic part at the end alludes to what he didn't talk about.

His last paragraph contains obvious Western metaphors. Then there's the "spread the love" and "fight the power" comments. Now what show comes to mind there? Then the "If They Move. Kill 'Em.".

The "take the red pill" part is Matrixy, but alludes to those who choose not to conform to an overarching power, and instead break away and make their own lives. Hmmmm... now what show comes to mind there?

Joss threw in some wacky stuff too, but that was to flesh it all out, mix things up a little, and well, just be Joss.

The main reason why Joss couldn't be more specific is because things are still in the planning stages. Giving too many details too soon can cause problems. But he wanted to let us know something. Being cryptic and wacky is just Joss' way of doing that.

Plus he likes to then come back and lurk and see all the fans go NUTS over this stuff... heh... heh... BIG fun.

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HOONDATHA

Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:22 AM

What I find interesting is that no one has brought up the recent cancellation of SG-1. That leaves a space open in Sci-Fi's schedule for a returned series. And since the last ten episodes don't start airing until March 2007, it gives people time to get organized. And it's far enough out that Joss would likely still be under NDA's keeping him from saying anything. Which would explain why he's hinting so obliquely... because he's contractually restrained from saying anything more specific.

Not saying any of this is actually true, but it *is* an interesting chain of events...

EMBERS

Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ShadowLeopard:
were he actually wanting to hint at a revival or second movie, it would probably be easier to pick up than vaugely saying he "had other irons in the fire." The only thing that this little quote might mean is that he may have something non-definite in the works.

but he never likes to raise too much speculation...
but you're right: it could just as easily be a Spike movie or something else....

Quote:

I hate to bring everyone down, but I am starting think we're reaching the point where it stops being lifesupport and turns to necrophilia. We are approaching a year out from the movie; almost all the actors, writers, directors, etc., have moved on to other projects.

don't forget that the Star Trek movie was about 10 years after Star Trek was cancelled...
it doesn't matter if people move on to other projects,
they can still be brought together again if the project is worth while for them...

never give up...
never surrender!

SERENITYFOREVER

Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:06 AM

What you say makes sense.

Then again, hope is never a bad thing.

And you can have MY hope when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

:)

ADAPA

Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:29 AM

I'm with you Hoondatha, somethings going on. Maybe it'll be a monthy, made for tv movie airing on sci-fi.

Would that get around fox's legal rights?

"mine is an evil laugh"

MUDKICKER

Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:37 AM

I'm in agreement, here. When Joss is being dead serious, he just cuts to the chase and tells us like it is... When he's got hope looming on the horizon, he's cryptic and giddy like a little child.

Here's to hoping the giddiness is for the Browncoat cause. As far as I'm concerned, Firefly ain't dead yet... not by a long shot.

I'm ready to fly again, Cap'n. Just say the word...

NOTYOLANDA

Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:07 AM

Hi Everyone,
Thank you for explaining "bump" and the other helpful information. Have a shiny weekend! Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

KAYNA

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:12 AM

I don't care if it's unrealistic, quixotic, or obsessive (this sounds familiar )to pick this statement apart for meanings that may not be in it but I choose to hope. I choose to believe unreasonably. That's what got us back on Serenity in the first place. So call me a Browncoat.

On that subject, I did see many possible refences to the 'vers in that last bit, just like so many others. Ye's I know I'm stretching it a bit far but I was even excited by the word fire being included in the same bit as all the rest.

(and yes I was watching my DVD and it's various features today)

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

TERRI

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:50 AM

Yeah, well, whatever it means, if I know Joss, which, actually I don't. Well, that lost steam quick. Well, I suppose I meant to say that if I know fanboys (like Joss) then he knows his precious Browncoats are watching and listening for any sign of hope. We'll take whatever we can get, and if he wants to leave cryptic messages on his blog, we will read them, dissect them, and swallow them. Whole if need be, and we'll love every minute of it.

LISSA37

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:
Yeah, well, whatever it means, if I know Joss, which, actually I don't. Well, that lost steam quick. Well, I suppose I meant to say that if I know fanboys (like Joss) then he knows his precious Browncoats are watching and listening for any sign of hope. We'll take whatever we can get, and if he wants to leave cryptic messages on his blog, we will read them, dissect them, and swallow them. Whole if need be, and we'll love every minute of it.

LOL I love your opening few sentences. They actually remind me a bit of your tagline (Wash's firefight/fry cook line). Very witty! Anyway, nicely said. You and everyone else who's said we'll take what we can get, analyze it, and love it has pretty much been proven right by this thread... look at us! We're still talking about it.

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USBROWNCOAT

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:56 AM

I wish I could see a hint at FF in that post. I can't. He is most likely talking about another Marvel character or a comic venture. Could even be something new and fresh. FF? I think we are stretching. I hope I'm wrong. Dead wrong.

NANITE1018

Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:22 AM

Whoever said that commment about SG-1 is absolutely right. I love SG-1, and want to see it continue, but it almost certainly won't on Sci-Fi channel. I hope it continues somewhere else though. Anyway, that DOES leave a certain spot open. What are they going to put there? Maybe Eureka if it is successful enough but i don't think they'd do that. I sincerely hope that Firefly is revived and put on the air. It'd be the greatest thing ever, and would DEFINITELY make the cancellation of SG-1 not nearly as bad as it is as of now. Let's hope it gets another network and Sci-Fi buys the rights to make the series and makes it and puts in on on Friday nights! Then all would be right with my television world (except for the cancellation of Invasion).

WINDSTRUCK

Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:37 PM

I was in lurk-mode for a while, and I find this tiny bit of sparkle, great sparkle!
I'm maybe new to the verse but at first glance I did see a few hints toward FF/Serenity.

I read and reread the post and then reread the thread.
It is a given that 'keep the faith and spread the love' is referring to the 'verse.
I am getting a +1 -1 from the post since he did not say anything about FF in his recent works, and then simply threw something aside before ending... so cryptic!

Before going back to lurk-mode.

All I can say is, that there is hope and
JOSS!!! If you're lurking here and reading this thread, stop laughin' your head off!!! You sadist! And what the heck are you talking about?!!!

And oh yeah... Thanks Joss!!!(Honestly)

MGORMAN

Monday, August 28, 2006 12:56 AM

If I recall, when the BDM was first being hatched as a real idea at Universal Joss was VERY cryptic with his on line posts and didn't give direct hints at all. So I would expect a similar pattern until the new irons in the fire become a lot more real and firm (as in a TV network contract or movie deal or something like that).

Mark Gorman

HOONDATHA

Monday, August 28, 2006 2:13 AM

That's the joy of Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA's). They drive fans nuts, but they're needed by the industry. On the other hand, watching someone tap-dance through an NDA minefield can sometimes be amusing (Ed Greenwood is especially good at it).

RIMGIRL

Monday, August 28, 2006 2:35 PM

Does the reply have to be to the first message to bump the thread? or any message?

Please, please, please, it comes to something. But frankly, even if it doesn't, I'm glad I could be happy today. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take my hope from me.
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Did it suddenly get hot in here?

HOONDATHA

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:09 PM

Whenever a new post is made in a thread, even if all it says is "Bump," that thread is moved to the top of the list. Most lists are sorted by having the thread with the most post on top, and older ones below. So if you have a place with lots of threads, old threads tend to get burried. Bumping makes an old thread new and brings it to the top of the list so people can see it again. Different forums have different rules about how often you can bump something, and whether you can bump a thread you started.

And no need to beg, we'll tell you what you want to know. This place is easier on new people than some I've seen.

DAVESHAYNE

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RimGirl:
Does the reply have to be to the first message to bump the thread? or any message?

Any message designed to bring the thread back to the front page is a bump.

David

"Not completely as well as the series of Firefly..." - From a review of Serenity at amazon.de

BANZAIBILL

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hoondatha:
And no need to beg, we'll tell you what you want to know. This place is easier on new people than some I've seen.

Yup! It's a cool place to be. It's only slightly trollish upon occasion, and generally polite. Not too bad.

I can't help but think that Joss' little epilogue was very much aimed at Firefly/Serenity. He wouldn't be telling people reading Whedonesque to keep the faith and so on about something new. Most of the rest are covered. QED.

*** Think of it as evolution in action ***

DEVONNITE

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:34 PM

Keep the Faith and Spread the Love, just screams the "Verse" to me.

So I will Keep the Faith and Spread the Love.

DEVONNITE

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:43 PM

ShadowLeopard, I too see you point, but isn't it possible that Universal or FOX or anyone who might be showing a little interest, simple doesn't want to have anything public right now?

A Iron in the Fire, is simply a beginning. Something that might heat up, but it could take some time.

The most rabid fans of Whedon and the most in need of a litle Faith would seem to be SereniFly fans.

I say Keep the Faith and Spread the Love and that is what I intend to continue to do.

RIMGIRL

Monday, August 28, 2006 4:56 PM

Don't brand the fans, brand the network executives. They're the ones most likely to stray.

I'm sure it's a Firefly reference. Unless Joss plans on starting to deal in blackmarket beagles.
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Did it suddenly get hot in here?

SAB39

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:10 PM

"If they move, kill 'em"

I saw that and immediately wanted to reply "Unless it's the captain!"

Then I remembered that I don't have an account at Whedonesque.

Then I scrolled down and within the first ten comments not one but two people had already said exactly that.

I love Browncoats!

SHINY

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RimGirl:
Don't brand the fans, brand the network executives. They're the ones most likely to stray.

ROTFLMGAO! That was perfect!

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I don't need a gorram back-spaceship driver!!!

LEIASKY

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:06 PM

>He's a writer by craft - were he actually wanting to hint at a revival or second movie, it would probably be easier to pick up than vaugely saying he "had other irons in the fire."

Not really. Until contracts are signed and other obligations are completed, Joss wouldn't be allowed to say anything.

And having just returned from WorldCon in Anaheim where Tim Minear and Jane Espensen hinted that nothing was in the works at the moment, this post by Joss is quite encouraging.

As Book said, "I don't care what you believe, just believe it."

I'll believe and hold out hope until Joss tells us to give it up.

Tammy

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

ZZETTA13

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:13 PM

*Bump*

Well I've gotta say that any hope of a new series or BDM is better'n none at all. Even if it is in very vague form. Joss talking in riddles or code doesn't bother me. What would happen to this site and the ppl that love FF if someone went to Joss' site and found that he had written " That's it. No more Firefly ever. It's DEAD. Get over it!"

People are always looking for something solid when it may not be the right time for information to be let out. It's not a good idea to say something then have to eat your words later. The thing to do may be to speak in rhyme. Then if something doesn't work out you can always say you were talking about something else. You know get "political" on their a$$.

Oh well, just some thoughts, Z

NOSADSEVEN

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:29 PM

As 11thHour pointed out, what makes the closing comments significant is that he conspicuously does not mention Serenity or Firefly at all in the post. The last time he directly adressed the status of all things Whedon, the word on Serenity was that he was still waiting for the phone to ring. I believe that if nothing had changed, he would have directly addressed Serenity and Firefly with a similar statement. So while that doesn't mean anything's a go, it sure seems like that phone finally rang! (I just hope it's not a telemarketer, or something...)

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Ain't. We. Just.

OUT2THEBLACK

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ShadowLeopard:
I hate to bring everyone down, but I am starting think we're reaching the point where it stops being lifesupport and turns to necrophilia.

...Well, then I'm starting to think we might be the only ones producing content.

" You wanna run this ship ? *beat* Well , you can't ! "

Hey , if you wanna handle the necrophilia , the rest of us will continue with the life support .

Don't worry about bringing everyone down . No one has ever done it yet ! When Firefly was knocked down to the mat , there were a lot of trolls around , saying 'neener , neener' and similarly intelligent drivel , and what have they brought down except everyone's estimation of THEM ?

Enjoy your opinion . That's just what it is . And we'll support and defend your right to it , but if you think you can 'bring everyone down' , your opinion of yourself needs a little "lookin' to" .

We're " STILL FLYIN' ".

Cryptic is good . Subliminal from high command . Encoded for our benefit . Keep the faith , guys in BROWN .

Yep , we're still producing con'-tent . Are we con- 'tent ? Not yet , not 'til our next BD_____ fill in the blank .

Can't take the Sky from me .

NBZ

Monday, August 28, 2006 10:53 PM

'If it moves, shoot it.'

'Unless it's the captain'

That's the scene just before the Big Damn Rescue in 'War Stories?'

Interesting.

Now all we need to do is define interesting ;)

WTE

Monday, August 28, 2006 11:41 PM

Quote:
"If they move, kill 'em"

I saw that and immediately wanted to reply "Unless it's the captain!"

Then I remembered that I don't have an account at Whedonesque.

Then I scrolled down and within the first ten comments not one but two people had already said exactly that.

I love Browncoats!

I was so frustrated. I got there before anyone but Joss had posted, and I knew what I had to do, but then... I also remembered I don't have an account. Man! Oh well, at least someone(s) got there.

HONKS

SAB39

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 12:06 AM

Anyone else notice that "If They Move, Kill 'Em" is the only bit in that last paragraph that's capitalized?

It occurs to me to wonder... how well does Joss actually remember his own dialog? Is it possible that he thought that was a direct quote?

11THHOUR

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 12:22 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sab39:
Anyone else notice that "If They Move, Kill 'Em" is the only bit in that last paragraph that's capitalized?

It occurs to me to wonder... how well does Joss actually remember his own dialog? Is it possible that he thought that was a direct quote?

Actually, "If They Move, Kill 'Em" is a famous line from the movie The Wild Bunch. But that film is a classic Western... so there's the connection to Firefly/Serenity right there.

Joss is a gifted writer, he chooses his words for a reason... and he also knows his audience. Tossing that last cryptic paragraph to his update was the equivalent to dropping fresh chum in the water.

Feeding frenzy!!!

To adapt Simon's line from Safe:

"He's trying to tell us something. I think there's a code."

11th Hour

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WINDSTRUCK

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:10 AM

I hope he posts again.
Maybe I am asking too much.
But it would be fun.

Joss does remember his lines well.

I wish he'd get wondy done and goners over with.
And get to hammer those little irons.

TERRI

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:06 PM

Is anyone else (a Browncoat that's a fan of the H star R) always reading Whedonesque as Whedon-skew? I know somebody is. Don't deny it. You loves the Strong Bad!

Okay, this is something that I learned from South Park, so bear with me:

"Some other little irons in the fire, when they're hot I'll pull 'em out and brand you."

All right, so iron. Iron's a vitamin, but if you take it in small amounts it can kill you.
What else can kill you? Jumping off a building could kill you. What happens in buildings?
People do office work and talk about things around the water cooler. Water! It's the giver
of life. Give life, but almost take it away. To go away, and to come back, like Arnold in
Terminator 2. A sequel. The Terminator came from the year 2029. But that's ridiculous. Hmm,
take 2 from 9 and and what do you get? 7! So that means that a BDS will be premiering
in 2007. Um, aaaand, season 2 will be out not long after that. Yay! I cracked the code!
This, ladies and gentleman, is the power of positive thinking. And several antidepressants
I could name.

DIZ

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:17 PM

Okay... Joss is a writer. But he also tends to spiral off into odd tangents to that seem to amuse him. Don't make me dig up his "Nathan smells like turnips" quote on Whedonesque! :) He likes to play with words (being a writer), and I'm sure he enjoys making us laugh with his sometimes-bizarre humor. But I really doubt he puts a lot of thought into his posts at Whedonesque. By that, I don't mean he's just posting randomly and without care; rather, that he is giving his fans updates while being witty. He doesn't proof his messages, which are filled with spelling and grammatical errors--so I really doubt these messages are anything more then one-offs to his fans.

Now, as to his final lines sounding "Fireflyish", to that, I say, "he created Firefly." He has expressed a passion for the language he used for Firefly, so it doesn't surprise me when he posts in that vernacular. So it's in his brain. And it might leak out sometimes. And remember, when talking about killing ‘em if they move, he was talking about toads. He could have been more clever if he was hinting at something; instead, I'm sure he was just referencing his previous lines about toads.

It's true that if there was something on the horizon, he would probably be so excited he would give us hints. But remember, too, that he came out and told us about the Spike movie, Ripper, and the Buffy cartoon... and look how well those productions turned out. Even if he talks about something explicitly, it doesn't mean it's moving into production. And in the case of the Buffy cartoon, even if it moves into production, it doesn't mean it will see the light of day.

Man. Now I'm bummed. I hate being realistic. I remain hopeful we'll see the 'verse again, but I really doubt this post is the word we're hoping for.

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Welcome to Serenity - Joss Whedon

TERRI

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:22 AM

Stop squashing my hopes and dreams! This probably isn't the word we've been looking for, but it's in my nature to put too much stock in things. Anyway, when something else comes along all we'll say is "Oh no, that last one didn't mean anything, THIS is the one." Sometimes all you have to survive on is that little scrap of pie. And you eat that pie, gorramit, even if it is a little stale.

DAVESHAYNE

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:
Is anyone else (a Browncoat that's a fan of the H star R) always reading Whedonesque as Whedon-skew? I know somebody is. Don't deny it. You loves the Strong Bad!

Sounds Whedonous.

No, sounds Whedonesque.

David

"Not completely as well as the series of Firefly..." - From a review of Serenity at amazon.de

MSCKAREN

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 7:35 PM

I won't give up hope until I'm dead or JW is and maybe even after, since he's famed for bringing back the dead...

I DO love the way we go through his e-mails like it's a Da Vinci Code puzzle. Anyone, want to steal a van and race to the hidden vault(s) in LA?!

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"Appears they've cancelled the show and we're still here. What does that make us?"
"Big damn junkies, Sir!"
"Ain't we just."
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NOSADSEVEN

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Diz:
Man. Now I'm bummed. I hate being realistic. I remain hopeful we'll see the 'verse again, but I really doubt this post is the word we're hoping for.

Now I'll just have to call you "DizzyDowner"!

Seriously, I agree it's not the word we're hoping for, but I think it just may be the hope we're wording for... or something. That is, it is a relatively comprehensive Joss-post on the state of his works, and I can hardly believe that he would completely ignore FF/S in that context. After all, he's been willing to share bad news - even no news - in the past.

Of course, none of our conjecture is provable, either way... So I'm just gonna take his advice and keep keeping the faith and spreading the love...

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Ain't. We. Just.

DIZ

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:55 PM

"DizzyDowner"--heh. I really need a PuppyUpper! (reference to an old, old, Saturday Night live skit) :)

And seriously, I'm not trying to crush anyone's hopes. I have them, too. I keep hope alive so much it's pathetic. I just think we're looking for something in Joss' words that isn't there.

To me, the absolute best thing we have to hang our hope on is that Joss loves his Serenifly world. I think no matter what, no matter how far in the future, no matter if series, BDM or made for TV movie, he would jump at the chance to revisit the 'verse. I get that feeling from most of the actors, as well.

So I keep hoping. Always hoping. Don't mean to be a buzz-kill, so sorry. :D

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Welcome to Serenity - Joss Whedon

ELDUSTO

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:57 PM

When I read what Joss wrote, I get a sense that there is some talking going on, probably a lot of what if's being discussed, but in Joss's head it's more positive then negative talks so he's probably excited cause execs are talking about it again and wanted to let us know in his special and elusive way.
It's a toss up on what it really means, but some of the cast members are going to be free to do a movie or tv series, are free to do a BDS or BDM, or just plain tied up in something already. So, the message basically says to be patient, somethings in the works. What that something is, is up in the air until Joss says, "Firefy/Serenity is back!"

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http://www.myspace.com/eldusto - The Myspace page

MARINE

Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:26 PM

I'm sorry guys, but I just don't see anything to be hopeful about in his message. I do not see him refering to Firefly any kind of way.

However, as stated before, Sci Fi will have an open slot in the first part of 2007. If you recall, when they were first making Firefly they had very short deadlines, like make it in a few days kind of deadline.

In September everyone is going to send "Snail-Mail" to some places in hopes of letting them know how much we love our movie/TV show. It's still in the works how we are going to do it and in the next few days it should be posted with something more then what I am saying now. I am sure everyone knows what I am talking about and everyone is planning on helping out.

With that said, regardless if anything was said in JW's message was ment for us or not, we have a great chance at making this thing happen.

The slot is open, the time will come when our "movement" is taking place, they will have enough time to make it happen and we may get our wishes in 2007.

I do not care about any other show (other then the Football related). Sorry, I am a little upset that JW is talking/thinking of anything but Firefly. I hope everyone understands where I am coming from.

MARINE

Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:31 PM

BUMP BUMP!!

ELDUSTO

Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:02 PM

I just thought of this, maybe Joss is working a video game deal. We have a cancelled TV show and a movie, all we need is an awesome Firefly/Serenity video game. The BDVG.

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ALIENZOOKEEPER

Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:15 PM

Just two quotes, you tell me where I got 'em, if you like, but they always make me think of Firefly-

"Don't say anything...I'll believe."

and

"No surrender while I still breathe!"

Hint, one's from a sappy old movie I love too well (if that's possible), and the other is from my favorite 'Verse, before Firefly.

Vince

CALIFORNIAKAYLEE

Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:29 PM

The first is from Casablanca, yes? I believe Victor says it...

~CK

You can't take the sky from me...

CHINDI

Friday, September 1, 2006 12:26 AM

well now.. I too think there just might be a kernel of hope in those words.. keep the faith..yep. And hell, Irons in the fire is a western slang term.. so I see that mug as half full of tea and I am holding til Mal and Co. get back

Chindi

MRSMALCONTENT

Friday, September 1, 2006 7:33 AM

Quote:
I hate to bring everyone down, but I am starting think we're reaching the point where it stops being lifesupport and turns to necrophilia. We are approaching a year out from the movie; almost all the actors, writers, directors, etc., have moved on to other projects. Unless new non-commentary content is announced by the end of the year...

Yeah, I sometimes misplace the faith too. But then I remember that I have been in this position 3 times before. Those of us Doctor Who fans campaned nearly 20 years before the BBC really listened and brough back the TV series. Lots of fan stuff happened in between. Then there was Farscape... the cast moved onto other projects but us fans bombarded the network - mail, emails, petitions, conventions - and we got the mini series to tie things up!
Of non SF programmes that this has happened to while I was a fan (although my husband will tell you this is a SF/Fantasy programme, especially the last few series) JAG was cancelled after its first season (just like Firefly), but those of us who believed did the usual and it was picked up by another chanel and ran for 10 years! I believe it holds the record for the longest running, non police, drama show.

See if you can hold and keep the faith. Often the impossible happens.

REVDEADCORPSE

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:55 PM

While I'm waiting, I decided to take the REd and Blue pills simultaneously. I ended up in Tusla with $421.37 in my pocket and a note pinned to my duster that said, "Thanks for an awesome weekend. Love D.T"

Don't tell my wife ok?

Qui Desiridat Pacem, Preparet Bellum
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CAUSAL

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 7:09 PM

Check out this question and response from the "Joss Answers Questions" feature:

Quote:
Any chance of us seeing another instalment of 'Firefly' as a TV series? I'm thrilled about the movie, but I need more!

Hard to say. The Movie has to be a hit before these questions become relevant.

Hate to say, folks, but we're a long way from the movie being a "hit". I'm not saying we're not out, but down--that's another matter.

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Grand High Poobah of the Mythical Land of Iowa, and Keeper of State Secrets

LEIASKY

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 7:16 PM

That comment from Joss is really old.

I'd say the movie and series is a hit based on DVD sales. And really, that's all the studio is looking at now that the film is out of the theaters.

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

WHOISRIVER

Sunday, September 10, 2006 10:18 PM

Quote:
Okay... Joss is a writer. But he also tends to spiral off into odd tangents to that seem to amuse him.

Definitely - The Diz speakuth the truth.

Here is Joss' last message directly to the Browncoat people:

http://www.serenitymovie.org/archive/browncoats.serenitymovie.com/inde
x3c3f.html?fuseaction=forum.viewtopic&t=27565

It starts..

Quote:

"Ahh! Spider! Spider!

No wait. Lint.

Ahh! Lint! Malevolent lint!

Oookay, where was I? Um, time of sadness... transition... live forever in our hearts.... "

Ya get the picture. As far as I know -- and I have been acheckin' every few months -- nothing is in the works yet. Sad? Yes, definitely. Sci-fi isn't interested in another series, Joss won't touch FOX (and they probably won't touch Joss), yadada. And, more importantly, Universal aren't callin' for the simple reason that from a normal sequel franchise point of view, it just hasn't done the business associated with making sequels in the industry.

He is, however, working on the 2nd set of Serenity comics at the moment. And I'm told we'll see a character to make us squee in them.

Does this mean we should all give up and go home? Well, you know, I am at home when I write this. I'm well fed (well, fat), happy and not planning to go anywhere. And I'm totally keeping ahold of my Serenity DVD. If the money turns up, press the red button (and watch the universe explode... KAPOWA!)

-gossi

TVINI

Monday, September 11, 2006 4:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Diz:
And remember, when talking about killing ‘em if they move, he was talking about toads. He could have been more clever if he was hinting at something; instead, I'm sure he was just referencing his previous lines about toads.
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Welcome to Serenity - Joss Whedon

Aha! So there IS a hidden message. If they can do a movie based on Disney's attraction, "Pirates of the Caribbean," then obviously they can do one on "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride." Clearly Joss has been tapped for that feature.

You can't take this fly from me!

Cunning hats for stylish Browncoats!
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