26 December 2005: Serenity - Browncoat Reproductions
The original designer of Mal's browncoat, Jonathan Logan, will now make replicas in any size you require. If you would like a quote for a Browncoat to fit you contact Jonathan at Custom leathers, 8336 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069, USA tel 0800 472 5984 or 323 6359155, e:mail information@jonathanlogan.com
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26 December 2005: Serenity - SciFi Brain Awards
Serenity has picked up two awards in SciFi Brain's Best of SCi Fi 2005 Awards. Serenity won best Sci-Fi Film and Joss Whedon won best Sci Fi Director. You can see the full list of awards at www.scifibrain.com.
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26 December 2005: Serenity - Props For Sale
The Propstore of London has some Serenityprops for sale. You can view and order them at www.propstore.com.
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26 December 2005: Serenity - IGN's No1 Sci-Fi Film
Serenity has won IGN's Awards for the Best Sci_Fi Film and Best Story of 2005. You can see all the awards at www.ign.com.Book from the scene where they first visit Haven and you can view it at www.sci-fi.com.
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24 December 2005: Serenity - Deleted Scene
For those of you who haven't yet got the Serenity DVD, Sci-Fi Wire are offerning a clip of a deleted scene that will be included as an extra on the DVD. The clip shows a little more of Book from the scene where they first visit Haven and you can view it at www.sci-fi.com.
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24 December 2005: Serenity - Region 4 DVD Cover and Details
UIP Australia have revealed the Region 4 DVD cover and I'm sure all Browncoats will agree that it is far superior to the Region 1 version. Here's hoping that the Region 1 version will be along the same lines.
UIP Australia also confirm the following special features:
- Reversable sleeve, the inner version will omit the rating from the cover and spine.
- If you buy Serenity on DVD at JB H-Fi, you will receive (over the counter) an exclusive Slip Case/O-Ring that carries Joss Whedon's signiture (these are not individually signed but the signiture is part of the artwork.) The O-Ring itself will have a mat finish and parts will have spot glass and embossing so it will look fantastic!
- If you buy Serenity on DVD from EzDVD, you will receive (over the counter) an exclusive Tin Case.
- Not a packaging option, but if you buy Serenity on DVD at Sanity, you will receive an exclusive Serenity Mouse Mat for FREE!
Hope all you region 4 guys have fun buying all three versions!
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24 December 2005: Serenity - Official Limited Edition Print
Jason Palmer Illustrations have a Limited Editition Official Licensed Serenity Print (pictured - click for larger image). There are only 1000 of these worldwide and they cost $85.00.
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24 December 2005: Serenity - BAFTA
Serenity is one of the many films that have been entered for nomination in the 2006 BAFTA Awards. To see the full list go to www.bafta.org
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24 December 2005: Equality Now thanks Whedon Fans
Joss Whedon's favourite charity Equality Now, have posted on Whedonesque thanking Joss Whedon and his fans for all their support. Here's what they said:
On behlaf of Equality Now, I am writing to say a huge THANKS to all of you for supporting our work to end violence and discrimination against women around the world! Jesica and I had a great time at the Flanvention last weekend - your enthusiasm and generosity are deeply touching. As Equality Now is an organization that believes that anyone anywhere can do something to help, we are very aware of the power of individuals coming together to work for a common goal. Your power is staggering! We hope that some day the dream of equality will be as real for all of us as it is in Buffy and in Firefly, and all of you give us great hope that this day will come. Special thanks to the cast for all their generosity, and special thanks to Nathan and Joss for believing in our work and encouraging you to support it. There are many ways you can help in addition to giving us much needed funding - check out our website at www.equalitynow.org. Love to you all from Jessica and the rest of the staff at Equality Now.
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13 December 2005: Serenity - Portland Screening
There will be a special screening of Serenity at the Kennedy School, Portland, Oregon, USA on the 15th December 2005. Ticjets will cost $3.00 and are restricted to over 21's.
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13 December 2005: Serenity - UK DVD Release
While many Browncoats have already ordered their Region 1 DVD from the US. those waiting for the Region 2 version will be rewarded for their patience. The region 2 DVD will be released on 27 February 2006 and will contain some features not available on the Region 1 version, including a 20 minute documentary 'A Filmmaker's Journey' which follows Joss Whedon from script to screen. You can pre-order this now from amazon.co.uk
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9 December 2005: Serenity - Sequel Rumours
Rumours have been circulating the interweb (originating with IGNFilmForce) that Universal have given the go ahead for a smaller budget Serenity sequel which will be shown on the Sci-FI Channel which is owned by Universal. Neither Joss Whedon or Universal have confirmed this rumour.
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9 December 2005: Serenity - Number 5 at German Box Office
Premiering on 24th November, Serenity opened at number 5 in the German Box Office charts. Not bad considering the movies it was up against were the latest Harry Potter, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and In Her Shoes. In a small victory for the Browncoats thought, Serenity did place above Flightplan, the movie that kept it off the top spot in the US.
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8 December 2005: Serenity - Mirror Image
Keith R. A. DeCandido has penned a new Serenity novel entitled Mirror Image and it is now available for pre-order at www.amazon.com/.
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8 December 2005: Firefly - Petition
An online petition has been set up asking HBO or Showtime to Revive Firefly as a series. You can sign the petition at www.petitionspot.com/petitions/revivefirefly'
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8 December 2005: Buffy - Joss Whedon Letter from Complete DVD Set
Those of you who are the proud owners of the Buffy Complete Series DVD Box set will also know the contents of this letter. But for those of you who aren't so lucky, here's Joss Whedon's letter to the fans:
Well, here you have it. All of it. Seven years of painstaking work, of pain and creation, of wit, confusion, strength, compromise and achievement... of me, dreaming of nightmares.
To say that Buffy has been the greatest, most difficult and rewarding experience of my career thus far would actually be to undersell its significance. It represents the best work (again, so far) of so many talented people I can't possible name them all here. David Greenwalt and Marti Noxon, who ran the show with me are more responsible for its shape and terrible beauty than I ever intend to give them credit for, do spring to mind. But so many great writers, actors and crew labored beyond the beyond to make this show happen that it extended, as true art does, beyond my reach. This show ran me, not the other way around. It told me what to say, what to show, when to give comfort and when to draw blood. This show, seven years of it, is a living thing. Put it on your shelf, and got to bed. it will whisper to you in your sleep.
Joss Whedon
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26 November 2005: Firefly - Costume Auction
Costume Designer for Firefly, Sawna Tpcic is auctioning of some pieces of clothing she rescued from the set of Firefly. The items include an original Borwncoat and one of Inara's gowns. You can see all the items at www.fireflycostumes.com. The auctions will commence on 1st December 2005.
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26 November 2005: Serenity - SFX Readers Award Win
Readers of SFX voted in droves and what they voted for was Serenity. The film and out Big Damn Heroes placed first in almost every relevant category. The awards were as follows:
Best Film: Serenity - beating Batman Begins, Star Wars and Charlie and the Choclolate Factory
Best Actor:
- 1 Nathan Fillion - beating Christian Bale and Jonny Depp
- 4 Alan Tudyk
- 5 Adam Baldwin
- 1 Summer Glau
- 2 Gina Torres - Both beating Jessica Alba
- 5 Jewel Staite
- 9 Sarah Michelle Gellar
Best Non-Fiction:
- 1 Serenity - The Official Visual Companion
- 2 Finding Serenity: Anti Heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly
Best Comic:
- 1 Astonishing X-Men
- 2 Serenity
- 6 Angel
- 9 Fray
- 2 Morena Baccarin
- 4 Summer Glau
- 7 Gina Torres
- 8 Jewel Staite
- 1 Serenity
- 6 Joss Whedon
- 1 Nathan Fillion - knocking James Marsters off the top spot where he has been for the last two years
- 2 James Marsters
- 6 Sean Maher
- 9 Adam Baldwin
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26 November 2005: Buffy - New Spike Action Figure
Diamond Selelct have announced a new Spike Action Figure (pictured - click for larger image) available now. 'Fool for Love' Spike is based on the vampire's fight with Nikki the Vampire Slayer in the 70s.
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20 November 2005: Serenity - Film of the Year Vote
BBC's Film 2005 want viewers to vote for their favourite film of the year. You can vote for Serenity, or whatever film you like, www.bbc.co.uk/films/film2005/filmofyear_2005.shtml.
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20 November 2005: Astonishing X-Men - Bi-Monthly
The new Astonishing X-Men series of comics written by Joss Whedon will be issued bi-monthly from next year.
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20 November 2005: Serenity - Done The Impossible Trailer
A trailer is now available for the fan made Firefly and Serenity documentary, 'Done the Impossible' and it can be viewed at www.donetheimpossible.com.
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11 November 2005: Serenity - Australian DVD Release Date
UIP Australia have announced that Serenity will be released on DVD in Australia on 8th February 2006. They are in the process of finalising the extra content.
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11 November 2005: Firefly - UK Soundtrack Release Date
The Firefly Soundtrack CD will be released in the UK on 28th November 2005. You can pre-order it now at Amazon.co.uk, or www.play.com for £10.99.
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11 November 2005: Buffy - Simpsons Paradoy
The year's Simpsons Halloween Special, 'Treehouse of Horror XV1', pays tribute to Buffy episode Halloween, when a witch turns everyone into their costumes.
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11 November 2005: Serenity - DVD in Charts
Over a month before it's release, the Serenity DVD (region 1) has entered the Amazon.com charts at number 18.
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1 November 2005: Firefly - DVD Number 1 in Australia
The Firefly DVD Box Set is the Top Selling DVD in Australia this week, beating new release Batman Begins.
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1 November 2005: Firefly/Serenity - New Scientist Poll Results
Remember The New Scientist.com Best Science Fiction Poll? Well fans the world over voted for Firefly and Serenity and they came top in both the Worldwide and US only polls, beating Farscape, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars and Hitchhikers Guide among others. Once again we are mighty. You can see the full results at www.newscientistspace.com/article/dn8211.
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1 November 2005: Serenity - Mexico Opening Cancelled
UIP have confirmed that Serenity will no longer open in theatres in Mexico. It was to premiere 5th November 2005.
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1 November 2005: Buffy/Angel - Movies Could Go Straight to DVD
Talking to Sci-Fi Wire, Marti Noxon has hinted that the much rumoured Buffy/Angel series of movies may go straight to DVD. "There are serious discussions going on about bringing some of the characters back and making a few movies that will go straight to DVD, but they will certainly be the quality they have always been." she said. She also said that, although she was not involved at this stage, some of Buffy's writers such as Drew Goddard had been contacted about turning in script ideas.
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25 October 2005: Buffy/Angel - Halloween Poll
www.askmen.com are holding a Halowwen poll and Buffy and Angel feature. You can vote at http://online.tvguide.com/special/halloween2005/index.asp.
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25 October 2005: Whedonverse Map
www.buffy.net have started a Whedonverse map of the world. To view and add yourself you to http://www.frappr.com/whedonverse.
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25 October 2005: Serenity - Theatre Openings Cancelled
UIP have announced Serenity will now be going straight to DVD in some countries where it was previously going to open in theatres. The countries announced so far are, Argentina, Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil and Singapore.
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25 October 2005: Serenity - Drops From More US Cinemas
In it's fourth week Serenity (now 16th in the US Box Office) has been dropped from a further 822 cinemas in the US and is now showing in just 887.
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20 October 2005: Astonishing X-Men - Full Story One Shot
Marvel have announced that they will be releasing a 48 page one shot of the full story of Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men comic series. The comic (cover pictured - click for larger image) will be in stores from 4th January 2006 and will cost around $3.99.
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20 October 2005: Serenity - RPG Supplements Announced
Two supplements to the Serenity Role Playing Game have been announced, a GM screen which will come with a miniscale poster map of the Serenity deckplans and should be out in November. The second is an adventure product that is currently being written. Check out www.serenityrpg.com.
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20 October 2005: Serenity - Browncoat Yearbook
A Browncoats Book is being compiled for release early next year. The book will document the time from the end of Firefly to the beginning of Serenity through the fans eyes. It will also act as a sort of yearbook for Browncoats, with photos, names and a space for you to get your Browncoat friends to leave messages and sign. The creators would like your contributions, your stories, photos or whatever you would like.
If you would like to contribute to the yearbook please send your name, photo, nickname and comment to bcyearbook@gmail.com
If you would like to submit your story or anything else contact browncoatbook@gmail.com
For more details got to www.browncoatevents.com
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16 October 2005: Firefly - Soundtrack Listing
The tracklisting for the Firefly Soundtrack has been announced and is as follows:
- Firefly - Main Title
- Big Bar Fight
- Heart of Gold Montage
- Whitefall/Book
- Early Takes Serenity
- The Funeral
- River's Perception/Saffron
- Mal Fights Niska/Back Home
- River Tricks Early
- River Understands Simon
- Leaving/Caper/Spaceball
- River's Afraid/Niska/Torture
- In MY Bunk/Jayne's Statue/Boom
- Inara's Suite
- Out of Gas/Empty Derelict
- Book's Hair/Ready for Battle
- Tear's/River's Eyes
- Cows/New Dress/My Crew
- Boarding The Serenity/Derelict
- Burgess Kills/Captain & Ship
- Saved/Isn't Home?/Reavers
- Reavers Chase Serenity
- River's Dance
- Inside the Tom House
- Dying Ship/Naked Mal
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16 October 2005: Serenity - Browncoats Variety Ad
Browncoats have taken an advert out in the Daily National, Variety, (pictured - click for larher image) to thank Joss Whedon, Universal and the cast. The ad appeared in the 14th October issue. For details of how you can get hold of a copy click here.
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16 October 2005: Serenity - USA Network 2008 Showing
The USA Network have bought the rights to Serenity along with two other films, for their first ad-supported airing in 2008.
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16 October 2005: Serenity - Drops From US Cinemas
Serenity has been dropped from 489 cinemas in the USA and is now showing in just 1,700 cinemas. As of Thursday 13th October Serenity had grossed almost $20 million in the US.
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13 October 2005: Serenity - DVD Release.
Serenity could be out on DVD as early as December, so that has solved my Christmas list problems. The DVD will include commetary by Joss Whedon plus the following deleted scenes:
Extended Lilac Entrance
Extended Kaylee and Jayne
Inara and Sheydra
Operative tracks Mal
Extended River and Simon/Haven Opening
Escape from Companion Training House
Mal and Inara Shuttle Chase
Mal and Inara quiet moment
Extended Mal and Operative Coda
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13 October 2005: Firefly/Serenity - New Scientist Poll.
New Scientist recenrly asked people to nominate their favourite Sci-fi works. A short list of 50 has now been drawn up and both Firefly and Serenity made it. You are now invited to vote for your top three favourite works. You can vote here.
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10 October 2005: Serenity - Number 1 at UK Box Office
Good work Browncoats, Serenity has knocked Pride & Prejucide off the number one spot at the UK Box office for the weekend. This is the best Box Office result for Serenity in all the countries that it has been released so far. With the release of Wallace & Grommit next week there is little chance of Serenity retaining the number 1 spot, but number 2 in it's second week will be a great achievement.
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8 October 2005: Serenity - Number 2 at UK Box Office
The UK Box Office results are in for Friday 7th October and Serenity has taken the number 2 spot being very marginally beated by Pride & Prejudice. If we all make the effort to go again tongiht, and take all of our friends there is a very good chance that Serenity will make the number 1 spot for the weekend.
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8 October 2005: Serenity - Three Time's The Charm
UIP are offering a Serenity gift to anyone going to see Serenity three times between 7th and 31st October. To receive your gift send 3 ticket stubs (each showing a different date) including your name and address to I Found Serenity, PO Box 2479, London W1A 2YA to arrive before 4th November 2005.
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8 October 2005: Serenity - Kerrang Competition
Kerrang have a page devoted to Serenity and are holding a competition to win a Sony LCD TV & DVD Player.
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8 October 2005: Serenity - Prize Pack for Second Weekend Viewers
Universal are offering cool Serenity prizes to people who go see Serenity in it's all important 2nd weekend in the US. Prizes up for grabs are a Serenity poster signed by Joss Whedon and the cast, a Serenity T-shirt and Serenity prize packs. To enter send in your Serenity ticket stubbs, dated from 7th to 9th October, with your name, phone number and e-mail address to Serenity Leader, 235 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York, NY10003. You can enter as many times as you like and all entries must be postmarked before 11 October to be eligible. Winners will be drawn at random from all the entries. The offer is only available to US and Canadian ticket holders.
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4 October 2005: Serenity - Second at US Box Office
Serenitytook just over $10,000,000 in it's first weekend placing second behind Flightplan which is in it's second week. This means that Serenity took more than any of the other films that opened September 30th, including Into The Blue starring Jessica Alba. Meanwhile in Australia, Serenity took just over AUS$1,000,000 placing 6th behind maily childrens and family films it being the school holidays there.
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SFX are now taking votes for their annual awards and you can place your votes here
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4 October 2005: Firefly/Serenity - Best Sci-Fi Works Ever
New Scientist are looking for the Best Science Fiction Works Ever and you can nominate Firefly, Serenity or whatever you want.
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3 October 2005: Serenity - The Cast will Answer Your Questions
First Joss Whedon answered your questions, now some of the cast will take time out of their busy schedules to answer your questions through Whedon's World. Email your questiosn for Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher and Summer Glau to cider@whedonsworld.com or post them in the forum link below. I will pass your questions on and they will try and answer as many as possible. Closing date for questions is 9th October 2005.
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3 October 2005: Serenity - Joss Post on Opening Weekend
Serenity opening weekend has been and gone (for the US, Canada and Australia), but next weekend is just as important. Here's what Joss Whedon posted right before the weekend:
Well boys and girls and boys dressed as girls and girls dressed as Kaylee, the time is almost upon us. This Friday we take that old rust-bucket out of the shipyard and see if she can breach atmo. It's been a long (to paraphrase a band a like) strange trip, and it'll be nice finally to show everbody what it is we've been tinkering with all this time. You already know you have my thanks, from the hardcore fans to the softcore... fans... let me try that again. From the people manning the booths, buying DVD sets for their friends, getting banners seen everywhere on Australian TV, raffling artwork for ticket holders (Adam Hughes, take a bow), to the most casual fan who just wants to see the flick and won't ever read this. You guys are the fuel in the negine, the Fire in the Fly, the weird green stuff coming out of Serenity's butt. (Hmmm. Forget that last one. I'm a little bit out of control here.)
Everyone needs something to keep them going. Mal has his ship, Zoe has her integrity. Jayne as Vera. And I've got you guys.
So what now? There have been so many posts about seeing it, seeing it again, the first weekend, the second weekend, being enthusiastic without being obnoxious (and yes, it IS hard to see over the pom-pom of a Jayne hat), buying tickets in advance, making a noise... I honestly wouldn't know what to add. I can tell you this: the movie will play in about 2200 theaters, which is a good number. Too many, and you get empty theaters with no energy - not enough, and you get, well, not enough. It may be hard to find in some areas but it'll be out there. Leave no mutiplex unturned! This is going to be a ground war, peeps - we have to hold the valley for a long while. However it opens, it needs to HOLD. Instead of the Alliance we'll be fighting viewer apathy, fear of something new, the urge to wait for DVD, and Jessica Alba in a bikini. (Although I have it on good authority that she spends 90% of the film in a huge wooly parka. Make sure that gets out.)
The day this puppy opens, I'll be seeing it with my family (don't worry, there's a lot of them, and they're all paying) and then I'm off to Europe to learn the word 'Browncoats' in nine different languages - 'cause like I said, it's all about holding. I'll never be far from a computer, though, so I can check in with y'all. Thanks for every damn thing.
And remember, amidst all the urgency to make this an event, all the work and the worry, to take two hours and just enjoy yourself. That is, after all, what all this fighting's about.
And here's what he said after the weekend:
Post subject: Worst. Movie. Ever.
was probably "Summer Holiday" with Mickey Rooney. Can you believe that kid was the biggest star in the world? Funny world.
Meanwhile, I'm just rounding out the weekend with a little praise for my dear peeps. Considering everything we've had to overcome, this is an extraordinary achievement, And you guys have been in the front lines. I lurk, I know all. So thanks. Some of you might know that this flick means more than a little to me.
Yes, the second weekend will tell all, as we've always known. I'm not here to push you guys - you push yourselves way harder than I could anyway. I'm just trying to fighure out how to get the message out to the guys that aren't you, that don't know any of you, and that don't run into someone who saw the film. I'll be hounding the extremely patient Uni execs on that very subject. Like the lady saud, "People have to know".
It's not that there HAS to be a sequel. It's just that I've got so many IDEAS...
Keep going to see that movie folks. And for those of you, like me, who are in the UK, the fun starts on Thursday.
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3 October 2005: Serenity - Novelisation Available in Oz
Keith R. A. DeCandido's novelisations of Serenity is now available to buy in Australia. You can order it for $14.95 from www.dymocks.com.au.
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1 October 2005: Serenity - Role Playing Game Website Launched
The Offical Site for the Serenity Role Playing Game has now been launched. Check it out.
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30 September 2005: Serenity - Australian Box Office Figures
The Australian Offical Serenity Site have confirmed the Box Office Figures for Opening Night are as follows:
Box Office took $280,763
Serenity placed 5th on the national box office chart for that day behind all the school holiday features. It being school holidays in Australia this is to be expected. However, it was the highest place of all non family films and of all the films that opened that night. Also, out of all the films in the top 20, Serenity had the highest per screen average.
Serenity opens tonight in the USA & Canada and I know I can't wait to see what happens there.
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30 September 2005: Serenity - AOL Moviephone Interviews
Find Serenity cast interviews on AOL Moviephoone. There are clips from the movie in this video so beware of spoilers.
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30 September 2005: Serenity - French Promotional Poster
Here's a look at the French version of the Serenity International Promotional Poster. Click for larger image.
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30 September 2005: Serenity - Premiere Interviews
Download cast interviews from the Serenity Premiere Red Carpet from www.about.com:
Nathan Fillion, Ron Glass & Sean Maher
Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin & Jewel Staite
Alan Tudyk
Morena Baccarin
Joss Whedon
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29 September 2005: Firefly - Soundtrack
After much campaigning, the Browncoats have achieved yet another victory. The Firefly Soundtracl CD will be released on 8th November 2005 (US).
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29 September 2005: Serenity - Soundtrack Available to Order
The Serenity Soundtrack is now availble to buy in the US at www.amazon.com for $13.49. It is also availble to pre-order in the UK (release date 10th October 2005) from www.play.com for £10.99 or from www.amazon.co.uk for £13.99 as an import.
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29 September 2005: Serenity - Singapore Release Date
UIP have announced that Serenity will be released in Singapore on 12 January 2006.
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27 September 2005: Serenity - Free Washington Screening
www.townhall.com are offering a free screening of Serenity on 29 September 2005 in Washington DC, USA. Click here to register for tickets.
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27 September 2005: Serenity - US Tickets Now On Sale
movietickets.com are now selling Serenity tickets to US residents. Book your tickets now.
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26 September 2005: Serenity - Mobile Phone Goodies
Universal have teamed up with Mint Monkey to bring you Serenity wallpapers, ringtones, logos and the Serenity game for your mobile phone. Mint Monkey supplies Australian residents only.
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25 September 2005: Serenity - LA Premiere Video
Watch the Serenity Premeire video featuring Joss Whedon, Alan Tudyk and Ross Glass from www.celebritycloseups.com. You will need Windows Media Player to watch this video.
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25 September 2005: Goners - New Movie
Not content with having Wonder Woman and a Spike movie on his hands, Joss Whedon has been given the green light by Universal to write and direct a new film, Goners, based on a spec script he has written. He has apparently been given a 7 figure budget for the fantasy thriller he has described as "the story of a young woman's journey that involves a great deal of horror and some heroics." Joss went on to say, "It's certainly darker than 'Serenity', and there are a lot of left turns along the way. It is something I had in mind for a while, and it just poured out of me when I finished my film."
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25 September 2005: Serenity - Press Junket Interviews
Serenity Press Junket Video Interviews from www.iesb.net
Joss Whedon
Nathan Fillion & Morena Baccarin
Adam Baldwin & Jewel Staite
Sean Maher & Summer Glau
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24 September 2005: Serenity - Win Comic Artwork
Adam Hughes, the artist who is responsible for the cover of the Serenity Comic Collection, which is soon to be released, is giving away a piece of his artwork to one lucky winner. All you have to do to win is got and see Serenity on the opening weekend. For US residents go and see the movie the weekend of 30th September, save your ticket stub and send it, along with your name, address and e-mail address to ADAM HUGHES, PO BOX 190823, ATLANTA, GA 31119-0823. The winner will be picked via a draw. Don't live in the US? Don't worry - you have a chance to win too. The competition will be opened to other countries, to coincide with their release dates. So for the UK, Ireland, Canda, Australia, Iceland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain and Italy, entries should be mailed in no later than November 7th and for Mexico, Sweden, Argentina, Hungary, Netherlands, Denmark, Estonia, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland (German speaking region), Finland, Norway, Turkey and Peru no later than January 7th. here. Serenity is included so go and vote (registration required).
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24 September 2005: Serenity - German Pre-Screening
Tickets are now on sale for a German pre-screening of Serenity in Neuss. The screening will take place at UCI KINOWELT Neuss, Rheintorstrasse 1, 41460, Neuss at 8pm on 2 October 2005. You can book tickets here. Serenity is included so go and vote (registration required).
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24 September 2005: Serenity - Box Office Mojo Poll
Box Office Mojo's current poll asks when you will see forthcoming movies. Serenity is included so go and vote (registration required).
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24 September 2005: Firefly - Mp3 Soundtrack
Fox have released 17 tracks from the Firefly Soundtrack as an mp3. You can purchase them here for $9.99. Non American residents may experience an error message when inputting their address and country details. Try changing the country to USA and input a state and zip code. As it's a downloadable file, nothing needs to be physically sent to your address.
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22 September 2005: Serenity - Rio Festival
Serenity will be shown at the Rio Film Festival on the 24th and 27th September 2005. Click here for details.
The premiere is being held at Universal City Cinemas, Universal Studios Hollywood. The schedule is as follows: 5.30PM Press Call Time, 6:30pm Celebruty Arrivals, 7:30pm Screening Begins.
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22 September 2005: Serenity - L.A. Premiere Line Up
Universal have confirmed that the following cast and crew from Serenity will attend the L.A. Premiere tonight: Joss Whedon, Morena Baccarin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nathan Fillion, Ron Glass, Summer Glau, David Krumholtz, Sean Maher, Jewel Staite, Gina Torres and Alan Tudyk; producer Barry Mendel and executive producer Christopher Buchanan, David Lester and Alisa Tager. Other stars attending include Amy Acker, Alyson Hannigan and Christina Hendricks.
The premiere is being held at Universal City Cinemas, Universal Studios Hollywood. The schedule is as follows: 5.30PM Press Call Time, 6:30pm Celebruty Arrivals, 7:30pm Screening Begins.
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22 September 2005: Serenity - Austin Sneak Preview
Ain't It Cool News and The Rolling Roadshow are hosting a Serenity sneak preview on 28th September 2005 near to Austin, Texas, USA. Exact details of time and place will be given to ticket holders only. Summer Glau and Jewel Staite will be along and there will be a Q & A session after the film. For details of how to get tickets go to http://www.originalalamo.com/rrs/frames.asp..
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22 September 2005: Serenity - UK Tv Adverts
Serenity TV adverts have started in the UK so keep your eyes out.
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22 September 2005: Serenity - Role Playing Game
The Serenity Role Playing Game (pictured - click for larger image) is now availble to buy. You should be able to get hold of it in your local game store or you can purhcase on line here.
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22 September 2005: Firefly - Charity Screening
The PDX Browncoats are holding a Charity Firefly screening at the Guild Theater, 829 SW 9th Avenue, Portland OR 97205, USA on 24th September 2005. Three episodes of Firefly will be shown on the big screen starting at 1pm. Tickets cost $7.00, $6.00 of which will go to MERCY CORPS' HURRICAN KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT. The episodes show will be Serenity and two other episodes which will be determind by vote. For more details and to vote go to http://www.pdxbrowncoats.com/special/firefly_benefit..
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20 September 2005: Firefly - UK Sci-Fi Channel Weekend
The UK Sci Fi Channel will be having a Firefly weekend 1st and 2nd October 2005. They will be showing 7 episodes of Firefly from 1pm to 8pm on the 1st and the remaining 7 episodes from 1pm to 8pm on the 2nd. Happy viewing.
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20 September 2005: Serenity - German Promotional Poster
UIP have released a German version of the new International Serenity Poster. This is it - click for larger image
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20 September 2005: Serenity - FOX 8 Competition
The Australian TV Channel Fox 8 is running a Serenity competition. The first prize will give you and a friend the chance to fly to Huntsville, Alabama, USA. In Alabama you will attend the Space Camp Programme to qualify to pilot simulated vessels, rocket and space shuttle voyagers and experience techniques used in NASA's astronaut programme.
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20 September 2005: Serenity - TiVo Showcase
If you have TiVo (in the US) you should find a new menu inviting you to 'Meet The Crew of Serenity.' If you select this item it will take you to a Serenity menu screen displaying poster art and a link to the trailer. Happy viewing.
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20 September 2005: Serenity - Win Goodies at JerryGordon.net
Author Jerry Gordon is giving away signed Serenity goodies via his website www.jerrygordon.net.
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20 September 2005: Serenity - Box Office Prophets Poll
Box Office Prophets recently listed Serenity as number 1 in their top 25 of Fall 2005. Now you can vote for Serenity in their poll of the most anticipated fall movie.
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20 September 2005: Firefly - Save the Ariel Ambulance
Remember the ambulance built from scrap in the Firefly episode Ariel? Well, as some of you may already know, the prop was located in a scrap yard in the Mojave Desert. Ever since it's find, Browncoats Akin and Adam have been hard at work to locate the owners of the yard. They have been succesful and have obtained a price for the ambulance. All they need to do now is raise the money required to buy and transport the ambulance ($4,000.00) and find a home for it. In order to do this a yahoo group has been set up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ArielAmbulance/. The aim is to place the ambulance in a musem where it could be shared with Browncoats everywhere. Should anything go wrong and they are unable to obtain the ambulance any money raised will got to Joss Whedon's charity of choice, Equality Now. Join up now and help save a piece of TV history in whatever way you can.
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20 September 2005: Serenity - SFX
The October issue of SFX magazine (out 28th September) is packed full of Serenity goodness. As well as interviews with Joss Whedon, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin and Chris Buchanan, there is a look at Reavers with concept artwork and photos.
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13 September 2005: Serenity - TV Spots Online
Those of you in the US may have seen the two TV adverts for Serenity that started playing this week. For the rest of the world they are now available to view online at Serenitymovie.com. From the menu clikck Menu/video and then choose the clips entitled Passenger and Good Guys. While you are there have a browse around. There are lots of things to discover, including a Browncoats quiz and the horseshoe game.
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12 September 2005: Serenity - Official Phone Game Website
IndiaGames have launched their website for the forthcoming Serenity Phone Game. You can view screencaps and a short video of the game.
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11 September 2005: Serenity - Fan Fest at Universal Studios
On 24th September, Universal Studios Hollywood guests will have the opportunity to meet Joss Whedon and the cast of Serenity and get a behind the scenes look at Serenity. Check here soon for more details.
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11 September 2005: Firefly - Massachusetts Marathon
The Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts is hosting a Firefly Marathan in celebration (and preparation) of Serenity's general release. All 14 episodes will be shown back to back from midnight Saturday 24th September. There will be a chinese buffet and cool prizes to be won in the Joss Whedon Trivia Challenge.
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11 September 2005: Serenity - Prize Pack
Cinemark are offering you the chance to win a Serenity Prize Pack. Click here to enter. Competition open to US residents only.
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11 September 2005: Serenity - Browncoat Premiere Shindig
The good people at wash-o-saurus.com have hired out the Hard Rock Cafe, Universal City Walk, LA for a Browncoats Only Shindig on 22nd September 2005. The Hard Rock Cafe overlooks the Red Carpet so you won't miss any of the action. Tickets are $60.00 and include the following:
- Exclusive use of the Mezzanine and Mezzanine Balcony for SIX HOURS! You'll get a bird's eye view of all the action on the Red Carpet from the Mezzanine Balcony. We'll even have a special Browncoats Only section at the Red Carpet for those of you who want to get a little closer to those Big Damn Heros!
- A Custom Designed Hard Rock Cafe Menu with: Tray passed Hors D'Oeuvres, Hot Buffet and Cold Buffet, Dessert Station, Unlimited Soft Drinks, Coffee and Tea
- Our own private Cash Bar for the duration of our Shindig with cocktails named after Characters in Serenity
- Episodes of the Big Damn Series shown on the Mezzanine Monitors
- VIP treatment the whole way round!
Payment must be received before 12:00 noon on Monday September 12th. Once you've paid - you're in! If you don't get your payment in on time, unfortunately you will be turned away at the door. Sorry. Them there are the rules. Anyone having problems with this needs to contact Denise before Monday September 12th. That means by Sunday people!
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10 September 2005: Serenity - New York and LA Free Screenings
There are two opportunities for Browncoats to see Serenity for free in Los Angeles and New York. Entry is on a first come, first served basis and there will be about 100 seats available at each screening.
The screenings are as follows:
LA
Tuesday September 13th, 7:00pm - Mann's Chinese Theater, Hollywood and Highland, Los Angeles
Friday September 16th, 7:30pm - AMC Century City Theater, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Century City - For this screening y ONLY - please RSVP to 818-777-0773
New York
Tuesday September 20th, 6:00pm - Loews' Kips Bay, 570 Second Avenue (at 32nd Street)
Tuesday September 27th, 6:30pm - Loews Lincoln Square, 1998 Broadway (at 68th Street)
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9 September 2005: Serenity - More UK Screenings
UIP will announced the second round of UK Serenity Screenings in 15 cities at 5pm (GMT+1) this afternoon. The announcement will be made on the UK Can't Stop The Signal Site.
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9 September 2005: Serenity - Big Damn Browncoat Hurricane Relief Fund
Browncoats have really shown their compassionate side over the past week and yet another Hurricane Relief Fund has been set up via Just Giving. So if you haven't already made a donation or you would like to make another the Big Damn Browncoat Hurricane Relief Fund is worthy of your cash. If you have already given what you can, then direct your friends and family their way.
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9 September 2005: Serenity - Free Screening of 'Mystery Film'
Empire Online are offering a free screening of a 'Mystery Film' in 20 cities across the UK. From the description of the film it sounds very likely that this could be Serenity, although, of course, we can't be certain. Here's how to get a ticket:
We can't tell you what this month's reader screening is. UIP, who have kindly agreed to give us one of their top films, have done so on the condition that we don't let you know what it is. All we can say is that it's fab, and that you're going to want to mosey on down to your nearest Vue cinema as soon as possible, clutching the attached voucher in your hands and exchange it for a shiny new pair of tickets to the mystery film - and we're not telling you what it is, no matter how hard you beg!
Now thanks to our friends at UIP, Universal Pictures and Vue Cinemas, you can see it first - and for free!
How To Get Your Tickets - You can see this surprise film (cert.15) first, some time before it opens, and for free, on September 19, at the Vue Cinemas listed below at 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets can be collected at participating Vue cinemas from Monday September 12. As ever, demand for tickets is likely to be high, so do get there early. Please remember that the attached voucher is NOT a ticket, and must be exchanged for tickets at the cinema.
Participating Vue Cinemas: Acton, Belfast, Birmingham, Cambridge, Cheshire Oaks, Croydon Grants, Edinburgh Ocean, Fulham, Portsmouth, Reading, Red Cinema, Shepherds Bush, Staines, Watford, York, Islington, North Finchley, Harrow.
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9 September 2005: Serenity - In-Game Advertising
UIP has signed it's first ever in-game advertising deal with the online game Anarchy Online. Serenity will be among the three films they will be advertising over the next 6 months. neil Wirashima, international media director for UIP said, "There will be quite a lot of static ads, but as we move closer to the release dates we'll do more of the streaming stuff." The first ads for Serenity, will be screened in the next few days.
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9 September 2005: Serenity - Full Screening at Munich Firefly-Fest
Ticket holders to the Firefly Fest to be held in Munich, Germany on 10th September 2005 will now be treated to a showing of the full completed film, Serenity, after all episodes of Firefly have been show. It was originally planned to show just 40 minutes of the film.
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Swedish Film Festival
Serenity will be shown as part of the Lund International Film Festival, 16-25 September 2005, Sweden. Serenity will be shown on 25th September 2005 at 16:00
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Australian Promotional Poster
UIP Australia have released the Australian promotional poster for Serenity (pictured). Click on the picture for larger image.
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7 September 2005: Serenity - New England Browncoats Hurricane Relief Fund
The New England Browncoats have set up at charity donation site in aid of the Americna Red Cross Hurrican Relief fun. They initially set up a goal of $500, however, that goal was soon readhed and browncoats were still giving. The current target is $5000.00. Please give what you can.
Adam Baldwin himself has agreed to donate his share of money collected at his signing at Dragon*Con. Here's what he said:
"Count me in.
I hereby officially volunteer to donate all 90% (10% covers agents' expenses) of money collected at my Dragon*Con "Walk of Fame" signing session to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
Please come by and get a signed photo or two (or more), and know that the contribution will be given, in the name of Browncoats and FF/Serenity fans everywhere, to the specific charity this here thread deems the most effective at directly helping those in dire need.
May our hearts, prayers and assistance now go out to those suffering from the devastation of this catastrophic Hurricane.
Many Thanks to all who may read this and hope to see you at Dragon*Con!
Please pass the word...
Serenity always!
A.B."
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Austalian Screenings with Joss Whedon Q&A
In honour of Joss Whedon himself going to Australia, UIP Australia have arranged two special screenings of Serenity which will be followed by a Q & A Session with Joss Whedon. The first screening will take place at Hoyts Fox Entertainment Quarter (formerly Hoyts Fox Studios), Sydney on 12th September 2005. Click here for tickets. The second screening and Q & A will be in Mellbourne on 13th September 2005 at the Village cinema in Waverley. Buy tickets here.
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Millarworld Magazine Competition
Millarworld Magazine have teamed up with Universal to run a competition to design a Serenity cover for their October edition. Full details of how to enter are here
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Done The Impossible Trailer
Done The Impossible - The Fans Tale of Firefly & Serenity, is a documentary made by the creators of FireflyMovie.com (aka SerenityMovie.net. They have teamed up with a group of creative professionals to bring you the story of the Browncoats. The DVD will be available in November 2005 - in the meantime you can watch the trailer here.
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Watch Clips on AOL
AOL's Moviefone has seven exclusive clips from Serenity available to view online. You will need AOL Player to view all the clips. These are not clips from the trailers but from the actual movie and as such contain spoilers.
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7 September 2005: Serenity - Win Tickets with Chud.com
Chud.com are offering the chance to win tickets to see Serenity in Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis, Greenville and Nashville, USA. Here's what do do:
"Grab an envelope and address it to yourself. Put a fresh stamp on it. FOLD IT (moisture in the delivery has pre-sealed many of the unfolded SAEs) and pop it into an envelope address to CHUD.com at 4915 Camberbridge DR., Alpharetta, GA 30022. Stamp it. Then do this important thing:
Write the city you are seeing it and draw a picture of a spaceship.
Then mail that sucker and if you get it here in time and good things happen (they usually do) , a pass for two will hurl itself back through the mail to your home. A few tips, as we've had about 10 of these get wasted during the process.
Don't forget to put a stamped addressed envelope inside. A lot of people put a piece of paper with their address and expect me to to the rest. Some seal the internal envelope. Others forget a stamp. Many disregard my request to list your city and the wrong passes are sent.
Lastly and most importantly...
If you get a pass and go to the theater, be loud. Be positive. Be energetic. And if you like the movie, spread the word. Serenity needs your help.
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7 September 2005: Serenity - E-Book
Keith R. A. DeCandido's novelisation of Serenity is now available to download as an e-book for $5.12 from e-reader.com.
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6 September 2005: Serenity - Australian Marketing Campaign
UIP Australia are starting their marketing campaign in earnest and Australian fans can help and win tickets to the LA Premiere of Serenity
The marketing campaign revolvces around the SerenityOz website where visitors will be able to win their idea of 'Serenity' (i.e. mortage relief, holiday etc.). To enter the competition visitors will have to watch the Serenity trailer and answer questions on it. Your job? To get as many people to visit the website as possible in whatever (legal) way you can. For full details including terms and conditions visit the SerenityOz website.
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30 August 2005: Firefly - Munich Marathon
According to uip.de, there will be a Firefly marathon where all 14 episodes of the series will be shown followed by 40 minutes of the film, Serenity and a message from Joss Whedon. The fest will start at 10:30pm, however the website does not give details of the cinema that will be hosting this event.
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30 August 2005: Serenity - Australian Empire Magazine Special
The September edition of the Australian Empire Magazine will be a Serenity special. As well as a special interview with Joss Whedon, the next iussue of Empire will feature a special DVD featuring an episode of Firefly, two trailers for Serenity, 20 great stills from the movie, a special look at the Starfury convention including Q & A footage of the entire cast, and trailers for the box sets of Buffy and Angel.
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27 August 2005: Serenity - Canadian TV Joss-a-thon
On Monday 5th September (Labor Day), the Canadian Space Channel will be hosting a 23 hour Joss-A-Thon in honour of the forthcoming release of the film Serenity. Staring at 6am the channel will show Buffy and Angel episodes (including the series' finales) as well as back to back episodes of all 14 episodes of Firefly in the correct order. Candadians get out your Red Bull and prop your eyelids up for a complete day of Joss Whedon.
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25 August 2005: Serenity - More Australian Screenings
Those lucky Australians are getting a further two screenings of Serenity at Hoytz Penrith on the 7th Septemnber and Huytz Erina on the 5th September. Bookings can be made online here.Serenity will premiere in France at the American Movie Festival at Deauville, France on 3rd September 2005. UIP France would like to gather French fans here.
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25 August 2005: Serenity - French Premiere
Serenity will premiere in France at the American Movie Festival at Deauville, France on 3rd September 2005. UIP France would like to gather French fans here.
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21 August 2005: Buffy - Spike Movie
This has been confirmed as an actual quote from Tim Minear, although it is not known who he spoke to:
"I had lunch with Joss and he asked me if I wanted to write and direct some blonde vampire movie thing. Should I do it? (I of course said yes right off, still) Anything under 13 hours scares me. And anything over 13 hours... um, I got nothin'."
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21 August 2005: Serenity - Empire Web Chat
EmpireOnline.co.uk will be hosting a webchat with Joss Whedon and some of the cast of Serenity, including Nathan Fillion and Summer Glau on Thursday 25th August 2005 at 12.30 BST (GMT + 1). The webchat can be found here. As this is after the World Premiere in Scotland and the pre-screenings across the UK - beware of spoilers if you have not yet seen the film.
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21 August 2005: Serenity - LA Screening
There are about 200 tickets available for the Los Angeles press screening of Serenity at Mann's Chinese 6, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 on Tuesday 23rd August 2005. Tickets are availbale on the night on a first come first served basis. You can beging lining up from 5.30pm and good luck.
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21 August 2005: Serenity - Dutch Premiere
The Dutch Premiere of Serenity will be held on 6th September 2005 at Pathe de Munt theater in Amsterdam. It is hoped that all cast members will be attending but no official announcement has yet been made.
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18 August 2005: Serenity - Sountrack Release Date
The Serenity Sountrack is due for release in the US on the 27th September 2005.
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17 August 2005: Serenity - Joss Whedon To Visit Australia
Joss Whedon posted at the Official Serenity movie site yesterday and confirmed, among other things, his love for Carmon on Ice and his forthcoming visit to Australia. Here's what he said:
Jossimablogification
Just dropping by to say 'hey', maybe thow out a few behind-the-scenes tidbits to make you feel all special and tingly. Okay I can't sleep. But I still might have a tidbit, we'll see.
The marketing blitz is poised to begin. Hopefully it will be a blitz and not a tiny police action. Marketing is a very tricky business, as I've learned. Coming up with a tagline, "The Future is Worth Fighting For", was not a simple process. A couple of close contenders:
"The Future is worth Running Away From."
"The Future is All Visual and S---."
"One Captain. One Psychic. One Assasin. One Doctor. One Shepherd. Another Assasin, but different from the first. One Mechanic. One Companion, which is like a geisha or a courtesan, I guess sort of. One...um... did I do Mechanic? Which movie is this?"
"Mal Takes His Shirt Off Already."
"Serenity. It's like art, but in movie form."
"Get Ready For Rush Hour."
Now, clearl all good notions, but each lacking that one crucial element. I think we went the right way.
Gettin' ready for my trip to Edinburgh. Just one burning question: Si Sergeant's "Lady Agnew of Lochnaw" still hanging in the National Gallery? I'm excited about the film and all, but... if anyone in Scottishville can get the 411 (that's American slan for "four one one"), I'd be grateful. I loves me some Lady Agnew.
Oh, and come early September, I'll be making another short jaunt - and finally get to hang with my Aussie peeps! I'm hitting Sydney and Melbourne! Not for more than a day each, but it's still my first time and I'm pysched! (See, I told you ther'd be some info if you hung around long enough.) I expect a proper Australian welcome, unless a proper Australian welcome involves paddling of any kind.
Well, back to attempt sleep. Keep fighting, and ignore Movieline and the Hollywwod Stock Exchange. We make our destiny, peeps, you all know that better than anyone.
Yours (finally!) sleepily, The Man They Call Joss.
And, to be perhaps a little too honest even for you my dear peeps... I kind of did love 'Carmen on Ice.' Go figure.
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15 August 2005: Firefly - Australia Air Date
Australian TV Channel, FOX8, will begin showing Firefly from Wednesday 28th September at 10.30pm. FOX8 is available on Foxtel, Austaor and Optus.
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15 August 2005: Joss Whedon - E-Online Poll
Polling for E-Online's Annual Tater Tops has begun and, among other things, you can cast your vote to let the world know how much we have lacked a Whedon TV series this year. Click here to vote.
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15 August 2005: Serenity - Official Magazine
Titan Magazines will be releasing an Official Serenity magazine in the US September 13th 2005.
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12 August 2005: Serenity - Coming Soon.net Poll
Cast your vote for Serenity in ComingSoon.net's poll. (You need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to vote.). Serenity currently holds 53% of the vote.
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12 August 2005: Serenity - Main Cast to Attend World Premiere
Joining Joss Whedon on the red carpet will be Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Morena Baccarin, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Executive Producer Chris Buchanan.
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12 August 2005: Veronica Mars - Joss Post
Joss Whedon just loves Veronica Mars - so much so he couldn't help posting on Whedonesque about it.
Joss Luvs Veronica
This is my attempt at posting my own thread. My peeps and I just finished a crazed Veronica Marsathon, and I can no longer restrain myself. Best. Show. Ever. Seriously, I've never gotten more wrapped up in a show I wasn't making, and maybe even more than those. Crazy crisp dialogue. Incredibly tight plotting. Big emotion, I mean BIG, and charismatic actors and I was just DYING from the mystery and the relationships and PAIN, this show knows from pain and no, I don't care, laugh all you want, I had to share this. These guys know what they're doing on a level that intimidates me. It's the Harry Potter of shows. There I said it. People should do whatever they can to check out this first season so the second won't be a spoiler fest. I'm nutty.
I'm a little calmer now. Oh God, no I'm not! Wait. Okay. Some of you may already be all up on this, and some may disagree, but I'm urging peeps to check it out, 'cause there is great TV afoot, and who doesn't want that? Thank you for your time.
Still not calm! Wait... wait...
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9 August 2005: Serenity - Thank You Joss Project
Browncoat Events will be going to the World Premiere of Serenity on Edinburgh on 22nd August 2005 which Joss Whedon and some of the cast will be attending. We would like to present Joss Whedon with a big Thank You in the form of a folder with all your personal thank you messages, artwork or however you would like to express yourself. Find out more and leave a message at www.browncoatevents.com.
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8 August 2005: Serenity - Do You Want a Serenity Mobile Phone Game?
Indiagames, producers of the Official Serenity Game have run into a spot of bother when trying to get it released. One of their members has posted on the Offical Movie Posting Board.
Fellow Browncoats
I NEED YOUR HELP
We are www.indiagames.com producers of the Official SERENITY mobile videogame
We have a problem: We cannot get Verizon Wireless to launch the game in September. In fact, they have refused the game. They say they have too many similar titles
I want to show them desire for the game from many Browncoat members. Please email me your desire to experience SERENITY on your mobile phone and I will forward to Verizon Wireless.
I will send a short video file of the game to anyone who emails me.
Thank you.
Sean Malatesta
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8 August 2005: Serenity - UK Rating
Serenity has been given a rating of 15 fo UK audiences.
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8 August 2005: Serenity - UK Pre-Screenings
UIP have announced four pre-screenings of Serenity around the UK for the 24th August 2005
The screenings are as follows:
London - Vue West End, Leicester Square
Birmingham - UGC 181 Broad Street
Manchester - The Filmworks, The Printworks, 6-8 Dantzig Street
Dublin - UGC Parnell Centre, Parnell Street
Tickets for all except the Dublin screening are on sale now. Dublin tickets go on sale on Wednesday 10th August. Go to www.cantstopthesignal.com for further details and booking.
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5 August 2005: Serenity - Australian Screenings
Well the Australian pre-screenings have been going down a storm - here's Joss Whedon's welcome message:
"Hi. This is Joss Whedon. If you're sitting here, you're about to watch my first ever movie, Serenity... unless you're facing the other way, in which case I'm not sure why you're here but you might need to talk to somebody, maybe a professional. But if you're one of the people actually facing the screening, then let me just say welcome. I created a world -- well, I had a lot of help, but this is MY letter so I'm taking the credit -- and you're about to enter it. I hope you like living there as much as I have. Serenity is a very personal work with political resonance and a heartfelt message about the human condition and stuff blowing up. 'Cause let's face it, nobody cares about that 'human condition' stuff... in fact if you notice it, try to keep it to yourself. Just tell people about the stuff blowing up, so they'll see the movie too. Thanks!
The fact is, I'm very proud of this movie and everyone in it. I'm excited to show you what we've done. And the best was I can do that is to shut up already. Enjoy.
Joss Whedon."
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5 August 2005: Serenity - Phone Game
Universal pictures have signed Indiagames to develop a space shooter based on Serenity for worldwide release (excluding Japan). Gamers will play as Mal in the top-view flying game.
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4 August 2005: Buffy - Limited Edition Buffy Box Set
Fox have announced that they will be releasing a new 40 disc limited edition Buffy box set. The set will include all seven season on 39 discs plus a bonus disc containing a brand new documetary featuring Joss Whedon. Each set will be individually numbered and includes a signed letter from Joss and a book detailing each episode. The set will be out November 15th and should retail at $:199.98.
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4 August 2005: Serenity - In Print
Serenity will be featured in the following issues of (US magazines):
CFQ - September Issue
Co-Ed Magazine - Fall Issue
Dreamwatch - September Issue
Femme Fatales - September Issue
Sci-Fi Magazine - September/October Issue
Entertainment Weekly - August 12th Issue
Latina - September Issue
Paste - August/September Issue
Premiere - October Issue
Starlog - October
TV Guide - September 25th Issue
Wired - September Issue
Wizard - September Issue
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