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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 23, 2004 18:05:21 GMT -5
from Cinescape online
SERENITY writer/director Joss Whedon logged on the WHEDONesque message forum and delivered the bad news yesterday to his fans: Universal has decided to shift back the release of his film from April 22, 2005 to September 30 of the same year.
"So what happened?" posed Whedon in his original message on the forum. "Well, nothing terribly original. April got crowded with a lot of titles aimed at a similar demographic, and the studio decided September was a clearer corridor for the film to make the kind of impact it should. This isn't about a lack of confidence in the film -- in fact, they told me this before they even saw it. And now they have seen it, and unless they're way better liars than I'm used to, they dug it. Actually, they dug it pretty large, which is a good sign since there's not a single finished effect in the film. There's no reworking the end, no reshoots, no 'does it have to be in space?'. It's just a marketing issue. Now you'll get to watch lots of trailers in the summer. And hopefully, by the time it comes out, other people, people who ain't us, will get a whiff of what we're up to, and come along too.
"I love this movie. I HATE waiting to show it too you. I felt pretty much the way I imagine you're feeling right now when they told me. But these guys know what they're doing, and they're trying to protect their investment, not bury it. So I gotta be a grown-up. The release date is September 30th. Hopefully it won't change again."
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Post by xander1girl on Nov 23, 2004 23:32:54 GMT -5
That stinks worse then moldy rotten cheese! SO much 4 sis taking me for my birthday..Ive not lost ALL leverage I had...now I gotta see it alone in sept ![:(](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/ihateavril2woohoo/Soulless%20Mates/smilies/sad.gif) BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo and an extra OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ![>:(](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/ihateavril2woohoo/Soulless%20Mates/smilies/mad.gif)
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 24, 2004 11:34:47 GMT -5
ya, sorries, Jenn, i know how u feel. ugh i was so looking forward to that in April, and now its like 5 whole months later, ugh. too bad they can't at least do it in summer, but guess thats not happening, maybe cuz summer is too crowded already but still.
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Post by xander1girl on Nov 24, 2004 13:47:00 GMT -5
Thats so lame. The month is "Too full" ...*Rolls eyes*
bah oy Im...arg,,,
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 26, 2004 12:01:42 GMT -5
from buffy.nu
Two original Firefly books announced for 2006 From Bbc.co.uk - 2004-11-25th
Firefly brought to book
Novel adventures for Joss Whedon’s space western.
Three new books based upon the adventures of Mal Reynolds and his motley crew have been announced by publishers Simon and Schuster.
The range will launch next autumn with an adaptation of Joss Whedon’s screenplay for big screen adventure Serenity.
Although the publishers considered asking Joss to write the novel himself, the job eventually fell to Keith R.A. DeCandido, who has previously written several Buffy and Angel tie-ins.
The Serenity adaptation will be followed by two original Firefly novels in 2006.
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 26, 2004 12:02:40 GMT -5
from buffy.nu
Adam Baldwin about the Serenity Rescheduling. From Forums.prospero.com - 2004-11-26th
From: ADAM_BALDWIN Staff Nov-23 2:57 pm
To: Spirit of Samhain (tlacook) (221 of 518)
19873.221 in reply to 19873.1
So, I’m walking back from Starbuck’s today and guess who comes riding up on his bicycle: No... not John Mellencamp. JOSS, it was Joss.
So he says, " I was going to call you today" and I says, "About the postponement?" "Yeah, I figured if anyone would already know it would be Adam, MR. ONLINE GUY" So he proceeds to tel me that this will be a blessing in disguise and the studio is really happy with the film and wanted more time to gear up a really kick-a$$ marketing SCHEME. Which they will.
Then we chit-chatted for a while about family and stuff... Caterpillars... the length of the show... the fact that Jayne is really cool... and funny... and strong looking.... and "Oh, by the way," he asks, "are you guys free next thursday for a screening?"
So I says, "Hmmmmm I’ll check my schedule but I think perhaps maybe it will be a possibility that I will attempt to squeeze it in." What’s that guy’s name again? Oh yeah... Joss. The boss. AKA G-d.
So anyway guys, this is good news, let’s take it as GOOD NEWS. It felt rushed to me anyway. Like the series did. Now we have plenty of time for all of those summer-esque trailers and OSCAR (trademark) considerations.
Love and Serenity Always,
A.B. (grizzled Hollywood veteran and optimist)
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 26, 2004 12:06:57 GMT -5
from buffy.nu
Summer Glau about the Serenity Rescheduling. From Summerglau.co.uk - 2004-11-25th
Summer’s Response to the delay of Serenity’s release
Posted : 24 Nov 2004 21:00 am
Post subject: "From Summer"
"It was heartbreaking to find out about the release date. I have waited so long and now I find that I have to wait that much longer.
"I would like to say say a special thank you from me for the continued support of the fans. I am sad but trying to see the best in this decision. I trust Joss. When Joss told me about the change he was very positive about the response he had from the studio. They were very enthusiastic.
From what I gathered they feel that April is too crowded and they want to promote us through the summer. They are trying to decide the best way to market us. I appreciate their support but I ache for all of the fans who have been patiently supportive and now have to wait that much longer."
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Post by xander1girl on Nov 26, 2004 12:36:13 GMT -5
Coolness about the books! I might just go buy thems ![:)](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/ihateavril2woohoo/Soulless%20Mates/smilies/happy.gif) SUPPORT THE FIREFLY!!! I dnt care what anyones opinions about the moove is..I dont like it. Im a hard ass.....stobbonr and blah...I t was soo close tomy birthday..nwo Ima have to bribe Amy to go see it with me... ![:(](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/ihateavril2woohoo/Soulless%20Mates/smilies/sad.gif)
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 26, 2004 12:39:06 GMT -5
well u know i'd see it with ya if i could, cuz ur like the only Firefly fan i think i know lol. and it would be cool to talk about it after and stuff and compare with the show and everything.
ya, i can't wait for the books either, not so much the script one but the 2 novels coming out, i hope they do comics too.
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 28, 2004 19:20:37 GMT -5
from buffy.nu i just dl the theme for Firefly, though i'm sure Jenn probably already had it lol. anyways the link for anyone who wants to here u can get from... www.buffy.nu/article.php3?id_article=7436it dl really fast too, so that was cool, but its in a format i can't burn, but i can listen at least, so i probably have to dl it another way to be able to burn it though.
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 29, 2004 22:01:21 GMT -5
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Post by xander1girl on Nov 29, 2004 22:22:33 GMT -5
Wow thats alota stuff Luc lol. I dont have the theme actually...I was gonna try to dl it..I'll check that link definatly. Also...whats with the pic? Official movie thing?
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 29, 2004 22:36:23 GMT -5
ya the pic is i think the new movie logo, the site just said the Serenity logo. so yeah, i guess thats wehat the poster may look like for now, just a guess. or at least how the title will be spelled.
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Post by Skinwalker on Nov 29, 2004 22:37:17 GMT -5
and notice theAsian writing, thats the one thing in the show i forgot asbout, the Asian influence which was quite heavy in the series, so that makes sense in the title.
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Post by xander1girl on Nov 30, 2004 15:28:20 GMT -5
Yea I liked that whole Asian thing in the show it was really cool..how like sometimes theyd just start speakign chinese and stuff..thats really cool..wicked movie poster if thats what it is..I wat it lol.
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