urm.

I don't know if there are many 'Firefly' fans here, but I just found out that the release date for the movie version, 'Serenity', has been pushed back to September.

Here is the scoop from the man himself, Joss Whedon:

http://whedonesque.com/?comments=5406#42832

If you didn't catch the show originally, try and rent the series (now available on a very cool DVD collection). When it first came out, I completely missed it - the premise didn't sound too interesting or something (maybe with Farscape and other similar stuff out I was getting sci-fi'ed to death or something), so I just never caught it.

A few months ago, I just happened to catch an episode on the Space channel, and thought it was amazing! Then, I found a friend of mine owned the DVD set, so I borrowed it and watched the whole series in about three days. Just incredible stuff. Best Adam Baldwin work ever!

I'm curious - what do other IMWANners think of the show?

I only saw a couple of episodes. What I saw seemed better than most of the junk on television.

I seem to recall a discussion about the first episode ( which I missed. ) Fox had apparently cut the pilot episode down to an hour from it's original two-hour length. After it had been announced that the series was to be canceled, Fox ran the episode in its two-hour entirety ( which I again missed. )

Others had said the series made a lot more sense after having seen the two-hour pilot.

The only real problem I had with the series was the on-board hooker ... ( every spaceship should have one, right ... to carry social diseases across the cosmos ... ) She seemed to be the equivalent of "shock-value" ... as in "Who d'ya suppose the hooker's gonna do this week?"

I may go out and rent the DVD set to catch up on the series, but I plan to see the film if the trailers look decent.

Jim Lawless

Actually, the deal was, they made the two hour pilot, entitled 'Serenity'. Fox wanted a different episode to show first, and gave the writers two days (!) to come up with a script. So, they wrote 'Train Job', and that became the first episode/semi-pilot (it recapped a lot of info from the pilot).

Then later, yeah, they showed the pilot. Which, when watched, does make the series make more sense...


...I was never too sure about the space hooker character...I guess that just fit into one of the Western-style archetypes (preacher, gunman, civilized doctor, stuff like that.)

Funny that there was no Cheaplaughs Johnson type character...although Jayne sometimes qualified, especially when wearing his 'cunning' hat

SERENITY NOW!!!!!!!

*Sorry, I just got finished watching The Seinfeld Story.*

You beat me to the punch Frank!! <g>

Well, whatever else you do, don't "double dip".

Being a fan of Buffy and Angel, there was no way I was missing Firefox. I caught all but one of the original air dates and was impressed by the show. Any show with an ounce of intelligence is going to stand out; given the competition. I was disappointed to hear that Fox had canceled the show. I only watch 3 or 4 things on tv; so losing 1 is a big deal.

Anyway, I didn't think much about it until a friend mentioned that he'd got the series DVD and want to know if I'd like to borrow it. Wow. I was doubly impressed on the second viewing. Got a much better view of the big picture the second time around. Fox really had something here. I think this could have become another X-Files for them. I got the feeling that Fox had very little confidence in the show, and it was certainly losing money, but given a better time slot and a little time, more people would have found this show and it would have been a 'hit'. (Unless I overestimate the intelligence of the tv viewing audience.)

One thing I found mildly irritating the first time around; Space Hooker, I found EXTREMELY irritating upon the second viewing. Apparently getting laid is so rare in the future that only the best and brightest can rise to the ranks of SPACE HOOKER!!!!!

I guess Whedon was going somewhere with the character. Upon second viewing the concept really came off as a rotten apple in an otherwise pristine bushel of gems.

BTW, I'm actually more enthused about the Serenity movie then the next Star Wars (III/VI The dog to end all dogs) movie.

Bought the Firefly boxset a week ago for $20 (and Serenity for $10) and I've been watching it steadily (not through em yet). Absolutely fantastic stuff. Seems to get better as it goes.

I'm okay with the Companion character... and I think Ian was right in that she is the Western archetype of a saloon girl je pense. She's also very easy on the eyes.

I really think the theme song killed this show.

Firefly was cancelled?

Super-Deluxe-Extended-Hiatus.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/serenity5.html

I rewatch the Firefly box set about once every two or three months. Love it.

I love the starship design inside and out. Very cool.

You know, when I first started watching the show, I hated the theme song. Now it's an integral part of each episode to me, and I love it.

Go figure.

I think it was probably an audience killer.

Here we go:

Serenity (Collector's Edition)
Directed by Joss Whedon



>> Studio description:

Serenity, the action-packed event that delivers thrilling non-stop adventure, incredible battles in dangerous worlds and spectacular visual effects, is now available in a Special 2-Disc Collector's Edition containing all-new bonus content and never-seen-before footage! With over 30 minutes of all-new special features and special collectible packaging, the Serenity - Collector's Edition is a must own for all true Sci-Fi and Joss Whedon fans! All-new 2-disc edition will include 6 completely new bonus elements including cast & filmmaker commentary. Will also include all bonus features from previous release. <<

>> All New Bonus Features:

-Extended Scenes (6:45)
-Take A Walk on Serenity (4:00) Cast and Crew take us on a special tour of the Serenity space ship
-A Filmmaker's Journey (19:49) Take A Journey with Joss Whedon from script to the big screen
-The Green Clan (3:03) An expose on Cinematographer Jack Green and his team
-Sci-Fi Inside: Serenity (21:41) Hosted by Adam Baldwin, an in-depth look at the film that was resurrected from a cancelled television show, as well as its supportive culture.
-Session 416 (7:52) These internet pieces document a portion of River's participation in a psychological study and her interactions with her therapist.
-Feature Commentary with Director Joss Whedon and Cast Members Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass <<

List Price: $26.98
Amazon Price: $17.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

http://astore.amazon.com/imwan-20/detail/B000Q9IZ5C

hmmmmmmmm...............I'm tempted to get this, even though Victoria already owns the previous DVD...