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Serenity News |
Whedon Wants to Direct any Serenity Sequels
It’s rare for a science fiction series to make a successful transition to the big screen. “Star Trek” did it only on and off, the “X-Files” movie disappointed many people and “Babylon 5” hasn't yet made it off the drawing board. It’s good to hear, then, that critics have responded warmly to early screenings of “Serenity,” the feature film spin-off from Fox’s short-lived series “Firefly.”
Serenity Cast Signed for Sequels
Most of the cast of the upcoming SF movie Serenity told SCI FI Wire that they have signed on for two more movies if the film version of Joss Whedon's canceled Fox TV series Firefly is a hit. They include Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Sean Maher, Jewel Staite, Gina Torres and Morena Baccarin. Star Nathan Fillion wouldn't say whether he's signed for more films, but writer/director Whedon said that the entire cast would likely return if a sequel is warranted. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 16 Sep 2005 :: |
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Sean Maher News |
It's Serenity Now for Firefly Doc
Pink Lady and Jeff. Manimal. Hello, Larry. None of those short-lived TV series ever commanded feature-film follow-ups. But Fox's Firefly — woefully promoted, questionably handled and then unceremoniously yanked off the air after just 11 episodes in 2002 — is big-screen bound. Serenity, which hits theaters Sept. 30, catches up with the transport ship's crew, led by Captain "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), as they fend off big-government interest in some precious cargo they are carrying. Tending to the occasionally wounded is the Serenity's Dr. Simon Tam, played by Sean Maher, who was more than happy to speak with TVGuide.com about the revival of little show that could. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 16 Sep 2005 :: |
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Joss Whedon News |
Treating Wonder like Batman
Joss Whedon, who is writing and will direct the upcoming Wonder Woman movie, told SCI FI Wire that he wants to give the venerable franchise the Batman Begins treatment, making sure fans get what they want: the costume, the bracelets, the lasso, maybe even the invisible jet. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 16 Sep 2005 :: |
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Andy Hallett News |
Andy Posts a New Message at His Official Site
Andy's just posted a very nice message at his official site thanking everyone who participated in the numerous online projects for his birthday. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 16 Sep 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
Watch the Serenity Video Featurette
We just added the "Inside Look" video featurette for Joss Whedon's upcoming "Serenity" to our trailer section. Oscar and Emmy-nominated Joss Whedon – creator of the worldwide television phenomena’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel – makes his feature film directorial debut with the futuristic action-adventure SERENITY, based on his cult television series Firefly. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 15 Sep 2005 :: |
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Joss Whedon News |
Spike Staking Claim to Movie
Buffy creator Joss Whe don says he is bringing back the character of Spike — the bleach-blond vampire who fell for the Slayer — for a TV movie. "I haven't left the Buffyverse behind," Whedon said this week. He's "been talking to some of the actors, writers and some executives and trying to put something together," he told a fan Web site.
Whedon Speaks
Joss Whedon is a busy guy. He's got Serenity coming out in a matter of weeks and is getting ready to ramp up production on Warner Bros.' big-screen adaptation of Wonder Woman – not to mention mulling over various Buffy the Vampire Slayer related projects. Whedon recently dished some details on the various plates that he's spinning to the Moviehole website.
Wonder Woman hits West End
Lynda Carter's about to hit the West End in London, and has this to say on Joss' upcoming WW movie - stating that favourites Catherine Zeta-Jones and Sandra Bullock are unsuitable for the role as they are too old. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 15 Sep 2005 :: |
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Site News |
Away for a Couple of Days
I'll be away for the next couple of days, until Thursday, so unfortunately there won't be any news additions in that time. But come Thursday i'll get caught up! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 12 Sep 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
Taking His Craft Back to Space
It's fitting, and sweetly vengeful, that a television show born of a writer's zeal for frontier life is now itself conquering new borders. "Serenity," the new incarnation of the futuristic space western "Firefly," which briefly aired in 2002 on Fox, will premiere as a Universal Pictures feature on Sept. 30 — with the TV cast intact. So how has director-writer Joss Whedon been able to take his failed television series from the small screen to the big?
Serenity Mobile Game Official Site
The official site for the Serenity mobile game is up with some previews of what the game will be like. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 12 Sep 2005 :: |
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Joss Whedon News |
Joss Whedon on Wonder Woman
Australia's ABC Radio National talked to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel" and "Firefly" creator Joss Whedon about his upcoming film version of the latter, "Serenity". He also talked about his next project, the Wonder Woman movie.
Listen to Joss Whedon
You can download Joss' recent interview on Australia radio. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 12 Sep 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
Vote Serenity in MSN Movie Fall Guide
Serenity's listed among the most anticipated movies of the autumn, but currently in 4th place with only 10% of votes. Let's change that! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 11 Sep 2005 :: |
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Site News |
Contest is Now Over
As you may have seen, the banner for the Serenity contest has been removed, so the contest is over, the winner's been contacted. Thanks to everyone who participated in it! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 11 Sep 2005 :: |
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Joss Whedon News |
Whedon on "The Writer's Greatest Revenge"
In the first part of our interview with Joss Whedon (click here to read it), the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly filled us in on his upcoming feature film version based on the latter TV series. Serenity takes the fan favorite but short-lived show and transplants the “Western in space” themed program to the big screen. Interestingly, the show that first put Whedon on the radar of genre fans was Buffy -- which experienced an opposite life cycle from Firefly, starting off as a failed movie only to then be transplanted to the small screen as a TV show. So the question must be asked: Is Whedon trying to change the way things are done in Hollywood? |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 Sep 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
Shiny Shelf Review Serenity
'Serenity' is Joss Whedon's long awaited first film. For all his script work on others, this is his feature directorial debut. And it shows. Whedon is undeniably a great TV director, and a great writer, but the transition to the big screen doesn't quite work. In fact the film falls between two stools: it is neither a great film in its own right, nor something which will please all fans of the original TV series ('Firefly') on which it is based. (Spoilers in the review.) |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 Sep 2005 :: |
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Site News |
Nominate a Site of the Month
With many of the Angel and Buffy-verse sites slowing closing and coming into small supply, and only a handful of Firefly sites, i thought it would be great if the visitors of DTD could nominate a site of the month. It can be any site relating to Angel, Buffy, Firefly, Serenity, the cast/characters of any of the 'verses, Joss, Fray, any one of those topics. If you've got a site which you think is worthy of the site of the month award, send the site details in. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 Sep 2005 :: |
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BtVS Merchandise News |
Pre-Order Vampire Darla Now
SideShowCollectibles have just announced a new vampire edition to their Buffy collectibles. It's Vampire Darla, from the first season of Buffy. She's dressed in her playful school girl outfit. And also SideShow have now got in-stock once again the Origins Angel figure. Get the exclusive while it lasts. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 Sep 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
Buffy buff revels in unique, other-worldly glow of fan fave Firefly
There’s this t-shirt cycling around comic-cons and D&D sessions and closets that contain more than one cape. It looks “Star Wars” in font and character, but it’s not. It even quotes “Star Wars,” but trust me, it isn’t “Star Wars.” Its back reads “There is another …” i.e. hope, i.e. life after Lucas, and, like myself, that geeky garment is here to tell you about a cult artist whose mainstream breakthrough is as inevitable as Anakin’s turn to the dark side. The front of the shirt reads “Joss Whedon is My Master Now.” Shiny. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 Sep 2005 :: |
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David Boreanaz News |
Boreanaz Bites into Bones
After playing the same tortured vampire with a soul for three seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and five seasons of "Angel" on The WB Network, David Boreanaz is eager to carve a new niche. Of course, that doesn't mean he's escaped being surrounded by the dead. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 Sep 2005 :: |
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Joss Whedon News |
Ask Joss YOUR Question
As a part of the online promotion for Serenity, i've been lucky enough to be able to ask Joss some questions. So i turn to you, the visitors, for some help in choosing which questions to ask Joss. If you have a question for him, for me to ask him, please email me your questions so i can send them off. The deadline for the questions is Sunday! Send them in! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 09 Sep 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
New Serenity Poster & Whedon Talks
Even though Firefly only ran for 13 episodes, it was enough to begin exploring the ins and outs of the show's nine main characters. A two-hour film, on the other hand, gives very little time for character develop, a fact that has made Serenity a real challenge for creator-director Joss Whedon. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 09 Sep 2005 :: |
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