Any Firefly Fans around here?

[Jonnyozero3]

It's amazing that some of the crap on TV survives, while quality, intelligent and witty writing like Joss's gets lost and canceled. I'm very very excited for the movie, and by the interest the DVD is generating I am hopeful that the movie may do well, and that is not just for fans of the show.

Two sequals? I think I just messed myself....

Check out their sales rank on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...300128-5630221

I've seen it as high as #4. That's a HUGE accomplishment - to stick on the Amazon top sellers list for ALL types of DVDs? They are up there with some very popular material. I think things are going very well indeed.

Battlestar Galactica is a fantastic show as well. The mini-series was a little slow, and I feel the characters took a couple episodes to start to really find themselves, but I've watched season 1 in HD and what's aired of season 2 on Sci-Fi Fridays (which is showing Firefly as well, BTW) and I am impressed. I'm hesitant to say that it's as good as Firefly in the writing dept, but they definately have the dark immersive plot down pat. I love watching it, and it's definately my other favorite along with FF.

It's a good time to be a Sci-Fi fan

[JohnnyCasaba]

Received Disc 1 from Netflix the other day and finished up the 3rd episode a short while ago, fun stuff, will have to get the other 3 discs. Thanks for the recommendation guys.

[Jonnyozero3]

Great show isn't it? I still love it.

LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL THE MOVIE IS OUT!

I am estatic! Firefly party at my place!

Also, the DVD set is only $29.99 on Amazon at the moment - decent price.

[Cliff_L]

4 days & 3 eps left for me... My wife & I are rewatching the entire series to coincide with the release of Serenity. Of course, it's been difficult having gotten both BSG S1 & Lost last week (both of which are excellent shows!)

If you liked the Ballad of Jayne, you'll like this one as well:

The Ballad of Joss

[tjennings]

Ok, so what is Firefly all about? I saw a guy had the DVD ahead of me in line at Media Play over the weekend... I must have missed this series. And movie too??

[Jonnyozero3]

Hmmm, it is hard to pin down exactly what it is, because I feel it is a great convergence of scripting, acting, and directing that makes a really special show. The humor and writing overall is top-notch, with a storyline that really draws you in. Keep in mind there are very few TV shows I would say this about (I can count them on one hand probably).

Anyhow, more specifically it is a science fiction show that aired on Fox in 2002 (I think) but was cancelled after only 11 episodes. But, when it came out on DVD it outsold Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and is currently #11 on amazon's DVD sales rank - I've seen it much higher, but it's holding strong against some AMAZINGLY popular competition (Lost, 24, Star Wars, Desp Housewives, etc). Anyhow, there are 14 episodes on the DVD set and they are all really fun to watch. If you have $30 to spare and like anything that delves into science fiction, but isn't hard core sci-fi, and instead had tons of great characters and character development with a moving plot - I would highly recommend you pick it up.

I know I'm pushing this pretty hard, but I have few TV shows that I really enjoy watching this much.

The movie got the go-ahead because the DVDs sold so well, AFAIK. The movie, titled "Serenity" will be out this weekend. If you can hold out and find time to get and watch the DVDs first I woudl do so - you will be very happy you did. If not, I'm sure the movie will still be a blast and you'll probably end up getting the DVDs to learn the backstory (whatever isn't covered in the movie).

Long story short - I'll be there Fri to watch the premier

Here's the DVD set...
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...s=dvd&n=507846

Let us know if you pick it up and what you think....

[tjennings]

I remember seeing the previews for Serenity because it has "Steve The Pirate" from Dodgeball in it!

It already has great reviews on imdb.com - an 8.4 which is quite high.

http://imdb.com/title/tt0379786/

I think my wife works this weekend at some point, maybe I'll catch it this weekend too!