Firefly

X · February 13, 2011, 09:57:53 AM

Well, for those of you disappointed with Syfy's distancing themselves from Sci-Fi, Science has taken up the gauntlet.

Firefly will be running on the Science Channel starting in March.

I don't know what this means in the long run, but I think it's good that some good Sci-Fi has found a home where Sci-Geeks turn.

Rico · February 13, 2011, 10:05:18 AM

The Science channel?? Uhh, does anyone get that?

X · February 13, 2011, 10:08:54 AM

Quote from: Rico on February 13, 2011, 10:05:18 AM
The Science channel?? Uhh, does anyone get that?

Everyone should. It's a basic channel part of the Discovery network

Rico · February 13, 2011, 10:10:22 AM

Quote from: X on February 13, 2011, 10:08:54 AM
Quote from: Rico on February 13, 2011, 10:05:18 AM
The Science channel?? Uhh, does anyone get that?
Everyone should. It's a basic channel part of the Discovery network

Really? I'll have to check the next time I'm back at home.

X · February 13, 2011, 10:13:55 AM

http://science.discovery.com/utilities/getchannel/getchannel.html

This might help. I don't know who your provider is and I get most channels, so I take for granted that I get Science

Geekyfanboy · February 17, 2011, 08:18:26 AM

'Firefly' returning to cable; Fillion says he'd play Mal again -- EXCLUSIVE
by James Hibberd
Categories: Television, TV Biz

The Science Channel has acquired the rights to the cult-hit and will air the series in its short-lived entirety, plus some new extras. Science Channel will wrap each episode with interstitial segments starring renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, who will discuss the theoretical science behind the show's sci-fi concepts.

According to Firefly studio 20th Century Fox, this will mark the first time Firefly has aired on a fully distributed basic cable channel since 2008, when it ran on USA Network.

In honor of this occasion, star Nathan Fillion took a brief break from shooting ABC's Castle today to jump on the phone and answer five Firefly questions — including whether he'd ever reprise the role of Captain Mal again. That interview and more details about Science Channel's Firefly plans below:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was the part about playing the character?
NATHAN FILLION: It was my favorite job ever. What wasn't great about it? I got to wear a low-slung holster. I got to ride horses. I got to have a spaceship. I got to act mean and curmudgeonly. [Creator Joss Whedon] is really good at kicking characters in the nuts so the other characters would have laughs at my expense and that was great too.

If Castle had its series finale tomorrow and Fox said to you and Joss: "We screwed up, let's try doing Firefly again." Would you do it?
Yes. Yes. I would examine very closely Fox's reasoning — I'm a little gun-shy. If I got $300 million from the California Lottery, the first thing I would do is buy the rights to Firefly, make it own my own, and distribute it on the Internet.

What's the most common thing Firefly fans say to you?
No. 1, "Is there going to be more?" No. 2, "Why was it canceled?"

Why do you think the show has had such an enduring appeal?
It's a great question. We're the most story-literate society the world has ever seen. What Joss tends to do is twist story conventions into reality. Whereas the story goes like this, real life goes like this, and that's what Joss has mastered.

Do you ever watch the show nowadays or is that just weird?
It's not weird. I haven't watched it in a long, long time and I would like to revisit it.

Firefly premieres on Science Channel on March 6 at 8 p.m., with the two hour pilot, followed by the first episode at 10 p.m. Following that, Firefly episodes will air every Sunday — and, yes, in their original intended order and upgraded to high definition.

X · February 17, 2011, 08:51:27 AM

HD Baby!

Rico · February 17, 2011, 09:06:48 AM

Nathan Fillion has said many times that he loved the part and really was depressed when the show was canceled. I love his comment about winning the lottery and buying the rights and then putting new episodes out over the internet. That's the future baby!

Jobydrone · February 17, 2011, 12:04:52 PM

Have there been any decent Firefly fan made productions like we've seen with the many high quality Star Trek fan made shows?

WillEagle · February 17, 2011, 02:29:51 PM

I believe I get the Science channel with my digital package not standard def. I believe all the digitals I have are in HD as well. I have my sister in laws Firefly DVD's but It would be interesting to hear the other stuff they want to do with it. Firefly was a great show cut way to short!

Java The Hut · February 18, 2011, 07:13:42 PM

Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on February 17, 2011, 12:04:52 PM
Have there been any decent Firefly fan made productions like we've seen with the many high quality Star Trek fan made shows?

there are a few in the works, might look into Browncoats: Redemption
http://browncoatsmovie.com/?page_id=449 looks shiny :)

Geekyfanboy · February 18, 2011, 10:36:41 PM

Quote from: Java The Hut on February 18, 2011, 07:13:42 PM
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on February 17, 2011, 12:04:52 PM
Have there been any decent Firefly fan made productions like we've seen with the many high quality Star Trek fan made shows?
there are a few in the works, might look into Browncoats: Redemption
http://browncoatsmovie.com/?page_id=449 looks shiny :)

I have that movie and it's FANTASTIC!!! loads of fun

Rico · February 19, 2011, 06:40:53 AM

Trailer for that fan film...

Browncoats: Redemption Final Trailer

ElfManDan · February 19, 2011, 12:26:50 PM

I know they have a showing of it tonight in town here at Radcon and having a Q&A, but I don't currently have the time or money to go see it. Otherwise I would probably be there.

Pyrovile · March 09, 2011, 01:29:09 PM

She Don't Like Firefly