What extras do you want on new Firefly release?
Earlier this year we posted about the new Firefly box-set release that was coming out soon (mentioned by Jewel Staite while in Australia). This new release will be blu-ray and the “powers that be” are interested in what fans would like to see on the new release. Some ideas that people have presented include commentaries, cast & crew interviews, deleted scenes and outtakes.
What would YOU like to see on a new release of Firefly?
Another important question I think needs considering is how long do fans settle for re-releases of the same products? While I believe this is the first time Firefly has been released since the original, we all know that there are multiple versions of Serenity available. Will fans rushing out to buy this new release make Fox think all they need to do to keep making money from Firefly fans is re-release the same product and that there’s no need for them to consider extending the series in some way?
Please feel free to submit your comments on both issues here.
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Star Wars has done just what you’re afraid of, and released a ridiculous amount of different versions of the same movies. But they still go back and make more. I think there are two reasons for it. The first is that they make money. The second is that the right people are enthusiastic about it. That’s the reason that I haven’t given up hope on a sequel. There’s money to be made, and Joss and the whole crew still want to do it.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I have a lot of sympathy for the second point. I’m starting to get rather annoyed with the constant re-releasing of things and even with all the new merchandise from Universal. It’s cool and all, but give me another movie already! Or bring back the series with original cast and crew! How many times do they have to test the waters to see if there’s a market for Firefly/Serenity?
I will not buy the new Firefly release mainly because I do not have a way to play blu-ray, but also because I am feeling tapped out.
There are tons and tons of Browncoats out there and we all love Firefly ‘verse! But seriously?!?! How many more times do we need to buy the movie or the series to prove it? How many more conventions do we have to attend? How many more t-shirts do we need to own? As a fan, I am beginning to feel a bit taken advantage of.
Why did FOX wait so long to re-release FF? And why limit their market by releasing it on blu-ray only? I feel like they see Universal’s success with the fandom and now they’re jumping on the Browncoat bandwagon. I should probably feel relieved and say it’s about time, but I am both weary and leery of FOX. You can’t really blame me…I am a Browncoat after all!
While I will always be a HUGE fan of Firefly/Serenity–it’s in my DNA–I am feeling a little drained and tapped out with all this re-release business.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I will not be buying the re release either because i do not have a blu ray player, and also because i feel that we have been faithful to the ‘verse and bought and supported it and the studios have NOT repaid us in kind. I feel somewhat like a walking ATM machine, I’ve given cash time and time again to them and all i seem to be getting in return is some merchandising. Each time i open my wallet with the idea that MAYBE, this time it will make them see that making more Firefly/Serenity is a worthwhile endeavor.And each time I’m left holding kitchsy merchandise and nothing else. When studio exes start seeing me as more than a walking $ sign I’ll gladly spend money.Make a movie, restart the series, something. But I’ve been burned one too many times to just hand over my hard earned money on hope.
June 16th, 2008 at 4:51 am
I would like to see the previews of Serenity 2 and/or the new series in the same universe contained in this new blu-ray set. They put that in there, and mean it, I’ll buy a half-dozen.
July 1st, 2008 at 10:43 pm
From the very first I never understood why Mr. Whedon would do another show for FOX, since they cancelled “Angel” after only 5 seasons. Maybe he should pitch his Firefly/Serenity to the Sci-fi channel. I bought the box set of Firefly, fell in love and was again disappointed to learn that it had been cancelled. Then I heard about the Serenity movie and bought that, but it was not the 2-disc set, which I plan on buying in the future. But please, for all of Firefly fans sanity, make more episodes! Jeez, what does it take for you to get the message, that people will watch it and love it especially if you use the same people.
July 15th, 2008 at 10:53 am
I am really looking forward to watching Firefly on blu-ray. The best thing in the world would be more episodes if there was any way to do that!
Otherwise I’d love to see more outtakes, interviews and also something about the characters’ backgrounds.
As to buying more Firefly stuff? I definitely suggest getting the blu-rays because of the great quality and giving the DVD sets to friends as a gift - infecting more people with the Firefly virus!
August 6th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
What do we want in the boxed set?
More damned episodes.
September 24th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I need a FF Fix sooo bad…I’ve been in withdrawals for so long. Will somebody buy me a blue-ray player?
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Who do we need to pressure to get this series back on the air?? This was a great show that I unfortunately was not even aware of until AFTER it was off the air. I am now addicted and would love to see more! Why was this never marketed? Handsome lead, great quips, fun and different story lines…what more can you ask for? Enough with this reality TV garbage. Bring us some fantasy!