Firefly fans, have you heard this one? Another internet upswelling that is apparently working to pledge money to get the rights to Firefly and put it back into production.
They acknowledged that the odds that Fillion was serious about buying the show's rights are "pretty low," but hope the community's willingness to support some sort of revamped "Firefly" will encourage creator Joss Whedon or someone else with the proper clout to make a move.
Science Channel will be showing the existing shows in syndication. (Yahoo!) But, if you haven't heard of nor seen this little gem of a series, it's available on DVD. I have it and the movie. Gotta say, they are both the same story line, but the tv show is a sight better because it's longer.
The Science Channel will be airing all of “Firefly’s” episodes starting on Sunday, March 6 at 8pm ET. The network will premiere the original two hour pilot of the series, which will be followed by episode one at 10 PM. After the big debut, the next 14 episodes, will air every Friday in the 10 PM timeslot.
I never saw it but I've heard good tihngs. maybe I can catch it this time.
Posted by: Charles Gramlich | February 26, 2011 at 09:45 AM
They ought to use Kickstarter.
I can't see it happening but it would be good. It was a gem of a series.
Posted by: fairyhedgehog | February 26, 2011 at 10:48 AM
when i still watched tv, this was one i did not mind 'losing' time on :)
Posted by: laughingwolf | February 27, 2011 at 07:27 AM
I'm ashamed to admit I've never seen it, but I've also heard lots of good things about it among fantasy fans.
I'll have to check out the DVD sometime.
Posted by: Nancy Beck | February 27, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Love Firefly, though I missed it on its original TV run and caught up with it on DVD. Love Joss Whedon. Looks like some of the series' regulars are losing their recent regular series (The Cape and Stargate Atlantis or Universe or whichever), but bringing the cast back will still be tough.
Don't know if you enjoy filk, but I do love "Ballad of Serenity" (or maybe it's called "Mal's Song"), which is an extended version of the theme song written and performed by a professional filker. Take a listen. You won't be disappointed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7nxGhiYWd4
Posted by: Phoenix | February 28, 2011 at 03:16 AM
Definitely one of my favorite all-time shows. The actors did a tremendous job with an amazing, original, fun premise. Whedon is an amazing storyteller. I am an unashamed Buffy-holic, but I have to admit Firefly was a better show.
Posted by: Avery | February 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM