the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 It isn't two passengers who board the ship. It is two passengers on board the ship. So it could still be River and Simon. I wonder if we will finally get to see some Reavers. They have to have at least one scene with them. BTW, I found out a fun fact last night. I was talking to a friend online out in LA and mentioned to him that Firefly had taken over the spot as my new favorite show. Then he says that the place he works at manages Joss. That was pretty cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 It's going to be really, really, REALLY hard to (re)introduce Simon and River effectively. They did a _perfect_ job in Serenity and they can't do that again; meanwhile, in The Train Job, they did a _horrible_ job getting those two across (which is of no concern to any of us, but at-the-time I couldn't imagine anyone getting behind that storyline). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Forthcoming pic is set about six months after the TV show left off, and centers on two passengers on board the ship who attract trouble to the crew. This contradicts each other, as if it's "after" the TV show left off, then it can't be Simon and River; but given the brief description, how COULDN'T it be Simon and River?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 It isn't two passengers who board the ship. It is two passengers on board the ship. So it could still be River and Simon. D'oh! Read it wrong the first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Forthcoming pic is set about six months after the TV show left off, and centers on two passengers on board the ship who attract trouble to the crew. This contradicts each other, as if it's "after" the TV show left off, then it can't be Simon and River; but given the brief description, how COULDN'T it be Simon and River?? True. But, see what Pinjockey says, two posts above you and it makes more sense.. It isn't two passengers who board the ship. It is two passengers on board the ship. So it could still be River and Simon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Pfft, you don't actually expect me to READ pinjockeys posts, do you? That's just, just crazy. CRAZYNESS. Crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Pfft, you don't actually expect me to READ pinjockeys posts, do you? That's just, just crazy. CRAZYNESS. Crazy. No worries. Just read my quote then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 But in reading your quote, my post would be read. Interesting dilemma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 But in reading your quote, my post would be read. Interesting dilemma. The very fabric of space & time itself is tearing at the seams due to this... Oh, the humanity of it all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Well, technically, Pinjockey didn't post it, so I am not directly reading a Pinjockey post. It's a Vivisectvi post that happens to feature something said by Pinjockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 ::head explodes:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 http://myimages.fourvalve.com/rudovaletudo/cap089%20copy.gif Something like this?? RRR: Keeping it on topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 I finally got around to listening to the commentaries for "Serenity" and "The Train Job." Wow, Joss is such a genius. I really hope to work with him someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 Awsome news. I lent my Firefly dvd's to a friend along with Angel seasons 1-3. Hopefully, she'll enjoy it as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 A lil more info on the Movie: From Eonline.com - 2004-03-4th Joss Whedon Seeks "Serenity" by Sarah Hall Mar 3, 2004, 11:30 PM PT No more Angel? Serenity, now! After the WB’s surprise cancellation of his Buffy-spinoff last month, a devastated Joss Whedon found himself without a pet project. But Whedon didn’t lick his wounds for long. He’s now at work on developing his defunct television series Firefly, into the feature film Serenity. The futuristic action-adventure film will be the directorial debut for the man famed for bringing Buffy’s vampire-slaying antics to living rooms everywhere. "We have wanted to be in business with Joss Whedon for a long time and we’re incredibly excited to be working with him on his feature film directorial debut," said Universal vice-chairmen of production Mary Parent and Scott Stuber in a statement. "Joss is a true creator, whose talent crosses all mediums. His mythic worlds are inhabited with rich, detailed and very human creatures. Serenity will provide him with a great opportunity to paint another larger-than-life canvas with very identifiable, real characters at the heart of the story." Firefly enjoyed a cult following during its short-lived run on Fox’s airwaves, but unfortunately it didn’t earn the ratings to keep it afloat. The series glowed again upon its release on DVD last December, inspiring Universal to give Whedon the big screen go-ahead. Whedon will both write and direct the film, which will be produced by Barry Mendel, whose credits include The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable. Chris Buchanan, president of Whedon’s Mutant Enemy production company, and Alisa Tager of Barry Mendel Productions will share executive producing credits. Whedon will be working with a familiar crew of actors, as many Firefly cast members will reprise their roles for Serenity. The film centers on a veteran captain of a galactic war, who, with a small crew, rents out his ship, Serenity, for the purposes of transport-for-hire and pulling off small crimes. When the captain takes on two new passengers, he soon learns that they are hotly pursued fugitives from the coalition controlling the universe. A whole host of trouble follows for the captain and his fearless crew, as they find themselves the prey of evil forces that they are ill equipped to evade. Production on Serenity is slated to begin this year. Now thinking about it, if they shoot this up in Toronto... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 Now thinking about it, if they shoot this up in Toronto... Hmm, good point. I'd do fucking backflips if that happens.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 I'd do backflips as well... in the bushes.... with a ski mask on... stalking them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 I can be in Toronto in 90 minutes. ... I'll bring the coffee... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 The only sucky part would be that this is Sci-Fi western and they use a lot of desert landscape.. not much of that up here in the T-Dot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 Dammit! *Puts away tent, binoculars, and tissues.* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 Some more on the movie, from Buffy.nu Whedon to Make His Feature Film Directorial Debut From Romanticmovies.about.com - By Rebecca Murray - 2004-03-4th Joss Whedon to Make His Feature Film Directorial Debut With "Serenity" UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 3, 2004 - Joss Whedon - the Oscar® - and Emmy-nominated writer/director responsible for the worldwide television phenomena of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" - is set to make his feature film directorial debut with the futuristic action-adventure "Serenity," it was announced today by Mary Parent and Scott Stuber, vice chairmen, production, Universal Pictures. Based on Whedon’s cult hit television series "Firefly" (which has taken on a second life following its December 9, 2003, DVD release, winning new fans and critical praise worldwide), "Serenity" will continue and expand upon the adventures of the memorable characters launched in the series, who will be joined by new characters created expressly for the motion picture adaptation. Hmmm, new characters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2004 .... shit. I'm going to be like one of those book purists who hate anything that differs from the source material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2004 If they film it in Toronto.........my life as I know it is over. I'll be putting "Jewel Staite stalker" on my Income Tax forms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2004 New characters aren't necessarily bad. For all we know they're talking about specific villians for the film. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Yeah, but they could very easily give Book a daughter and Jayne a brother. It doesn't make sense, I know, but it falls in-line with Film cliches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Oh god, Jayne and his brother has a lot of potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 So does Book and a daughter; they're both ways of helping develop a character quickly, but as a hardcore Firefly fan, I don't want to see shit taking away from the series. The concept of "new characters" is just disturbing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokentusk16 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Ok, so is the movie a continuation of the series, or is it a rehash of the series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 WE DON'T KNOW! *breaks down and cries* Joss has said that he resolves some issues left in the series for the hardcores, but it's made for the uninitiated viewer. The article said that it's done "6 months after" the last episode, but then it talks about the film being about Simon and River getting on the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 "In an interview with ZAP2IT.COM, ex-executive producer of the 'Firefly' television series, Tim Minear, says that the big screen 'Firefly' movie, 'Serenity,' has a budget of $35 million. "I won't be working on 'Serenity,' says Minear, 'but I'll be first in line to see it. But Joss better pay for my ticket. Just sayin.' 'Serenity' is scheduled to go into production in June with Joss Whedon directing and is slated for a 2005 release." 35 million is a nice chunk of money considering no name actors to pay...Hopefully the advertising will be great and it can make a profit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
