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Whitestar · 12th August 2007, 09:20 AM

Hey there fellow Browncoats!

It appears that there is still a chance, although slim chance that there might be a sequel to Serenity. Although if it does happen, I imagine it might more likely be a direct-to-DVD sequel.
Here is a direct quote from the interview with Joss:

So after all is said and done, was Serenity profitable? Do you consider it a success?

Joss Whedon: It's a success to the studio or else we wouldn't be doing a special edition DVD. They actually admitted as much on paper, which you know studios are loathe to do, and that was actually from the theatrical. Theatrical was a disappointment, as everyone knows, but it did go into the black. Then the DVD came and they took me aside and said "We can't keep these things on the shelf. We want to do a special edition." And I didn't want to hear that because I knew it would have to be a truly special edition to make me happy. There had to be a real reason, some real goodies.

So give me hope for a Serenity II

Joss Whedon: Hope for it probably rests with this DVD.

Well I'll buy one.

Joss Whedon: Actually I will too, people ask me why I would buy my own DVD and I tell them do you have any idea how awesome it is to buy your own movie?

So then you're saying we've got a chance?

Joss Whedon: Well it's probably not being discussed in boardrooms right now, but the fact of the matter is if it makes enough money sooner or later they say "hey, this is money!" Also there are paradigms that are much cheaper, it doesn't have to be enormous. But on the other hand I'm happy to say all of my actors are working very hard. It's not the same situation where we all threw in for pennies because we had to finish telling that story. Now that situation might be harder to bring about.

And here is the link:

COMIC CON: Exclusive Interview with Joss Whedon - RopeofSilicon.com Comic Con 2007

But wait, there's more!

Taken from fireflyfans.net:

Universal HD Channel Schedules Firefly and opens Firefly Fan Boards
Saturday, June 09 2007 @ 11:20 AM PDT
Contributed by: Cordrone
Views: 0
Serenity NewsFirefly hits the television airwaves once again, this time on the Universal HD Channel.

Starting in July the Universal HD Channel is going to start airing Firefly again on Saturday nights but that's not all. They have also created a Firefly fan forum for Browncoats to "misbehave" in.

Universal Admins are asking opinions, responding to users, posting Firefly photo galleries, and otherwise supporting these forums in what appears to be an attempt by the studio to gage the viability of possibly funding another Firefly or Serenity project.

Serenity is worth fighting for. Support Firefly and Serenity on the Universal HD Firefly Boards! Join, Post, and be Shiny!

UniversalHD Boards -> Firefly

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.as......32&newsid=0

May this be what we have all been waiting for. Shiny!

12th August 2007, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Whitestar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 338	Serenity Sequel May Rest With Upcoming Special Edition Hey there fellow Browncoats! It appears that there is still a chance, although slim chance that there might be a sequel to Serenity. Although if it does happen, I imagine it might more likely be a direct-to-DVD sequel. Here is a direct quote from the interview with Joss: *So after all is said and done, was Serenity profitable? Do you consider it a success?* Joss Whedon: It's a success to the studio or else we wouldn't be doing a special edition DVD. They actually admitted as much on paper, which you know studios are loathe to do, and that was actually from the theatrical. Theatrical was a disappointment, as everyone knows, but it did go into the black. Then the DVD came and they took me aside and said "We can't keep these things on the shelf. We want to do a special edition." And I didn't want to hear that because I knew it would have to be a truly special edition to make me happy. There had to be a real reason, some real goodies. So give me hope for a Serenity II Joss Whedon: Hope for it probably rests with this DVD. *Well I'll buy one.* Joss Whedon: Actually I will too, people ask me why I would buy my own DVD and I tell them do you have any idea how awesome it is to buy your own movie? So then you're saying we've got a chance? Joss Whedon: Well it's probably not being discussed in boardrooms right now, but the fact of the matter is if it makes enough money sooner or later they say "hey, this is money!" Also there are paradigms that are much cheaper, it doesn't have to be enormous. But on the other hand I'm happy to say all of my actors are working very hard. It's not the same situation where we all threw in for pennies because we had to finish telling that story. Now that situation might be harder to bring about. And here is the link: COMIC CON: Exclusive Interview with Joss Whedon - RopeofSilicon.com Comic Con 2007 But wait, there's more! Taken from fireflyfans.net: Universal HD Channel Schedules Firefly and opens Firefly Fan Boards Saturday, June 09 2007 @ 11:20 AM PDT Contributed by: Cordrone Views: 0 Serenity NewsFirefly hits the television airwaves once again, this time on the Universal HD Channel. Starting in July the Universal HD Channel is going to start airing Firefly again on Saturday nights but that's not all. They have also created a Firefly fan forum for Browncoats to "misbehave" in. Universal Admins are asking opinions, responding to users, posting Firefly photo galleries, and otherwise supporting these forums in what appears to be an attempt by the studio to gage the viability of possibly funding another Firefly or Serenity project. Serenity is worth fighting for. Support Firefly and Serenity on the Universal HD Firefly Boards! Join, Post, and be Shiny! UniversalHD Boards -> Firefly http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.as......32&newsid=0 May this be what we have all been waiting for. Shiny! Last edited by Whitestar; 12th August 2007 at 09:39 AM.