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Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

The Firefly forums just posted a message from Josh about the new movie (the "Chris B" mentioned is not me, btw):

"Hi guys. Just wanted to give you some news but guess what? I can't get on the site. I have trouble with passwords. So hopefully Chris B will forward this to you with his wily technical knowledgablosity.

Today was (as I think you know) the first day of filming of Serenity. Which is pretty big for me (it felt weird to START with Mal's death, but scheduling isn't my area). It was a blast. Sean said it was like school was back in session after summer vacation, which I have decided to take as a compliment. Gina did a happy dance (and there are few happier sights than Gina doing a happy dance). We're still flying. And the best part is, that's not even why I'm posting.

The real news, and you heard it here first, is that Universal has thrown down an official release date! So mark your calendars, Browncoats, 'cause if you're planning to get married on April 22nd 2005, you better change the date. Seriously. Who gets married in April? Just change it.

April 22nd. Exactly when I wanted to open, 'cause it's SOON. I can't wait for you all to see what we're putting together. It's a crazy-quilt of infotainment that like to call a 'film', and it just may be the best one ever made. Or one of the ones in the middle. Probably not the worst... I'm thinking middle. High middle. So buckle up and get ready for that patented Joss Whedon "high-middle" excitment. It's on its way.

I'm tired, and apparently I have to direct, like, EVERY scene, so I'm crashing. Thanks again, all of you, for helping me home. It's good to be back.

-joss."

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Hmmm.. which weekend is it that dkw and Bob get married??

Hopefully, no conflicts.

FG

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

quote:
Seriously. Who gets married in April? Just change it.

Not even for Firefly, dude.

:checks airline reservation:

Whew! We get home from our honeymoon on the 17th. [Party]

Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

YAY!

*happy dance*

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

quote:
it felt weird to START with Mal's death

WHAT?!?!?!?!?

I hope he's kidding. Or something.

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

Or he's playing dead. Surely they're planing for sequels or the show coming back. I hope they don't try to wrap up the entire idea of Firefly in ONE movie!

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

I think that if it's successful Universal has said that they'd be willing to do a trilogy. So perhaps you're right that Mal's death isn't actually Mal's death.

It had better not be. Mal's my favourite. [Mad]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

I just assumed it was Joss teasing his fans.

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

I wondered about that too, but it's hard to tell.

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

Guess you'll just have to watch the movie to find out [Wink]

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

:does a Happy Dance as well, which probably isn't nearly as entertaining as Gina or Olivia's.:

:or is, but in a totally different way.:

Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :

This made my day! [Big Grin]

Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :

Yay!

Joss is notorious for throwing non-spoilers that sound like spoilers out in the open. You should read some of his old stuff.

Feels weird that I had to read the info from someone else. Stupid pesky Real Life, interfering with my fandoms.

edit: Okay, I do have a little something for ya:

quote:

ADAM_BALDWIN Jun-3 9:29 pm (link)

So... There I was; standing behind our fearless leader Joss Whedon in "video village" the moment before he called action on film roll #1, scene 3, take 1 of Serenity the Movie. With my little Digi-Elph camera in hand and Summer in the monitor... I tapped him and our beautiful script supervisor Jain from the series on the shoulders, they turns around nice and slow and both give the "sah-weetest" grins I ever seen as I popped the flash!
Joss: "Action!"

Ladies and gentlemen of this here 'Verse:

Serenity flies again!

Love to you all,

A.B.

[ June 04, 2004, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: xnera ]

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

Personally, I'd like to see Morena do a happy dance. [Big Grin]

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

Pretty much spoiler-free SERENITY Script review

In the words of Bubs, "Checkitoutcheckitoutcheckitout!"

Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :

Oh man, now I gotta dig up the DVDs that Xnera so kindly lent me and watch 'em all again. And then go buy my own copy.

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

Serenity Teaser Poster

As well as some cool NARNIA artwork!