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Title: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 10:03:26 AM
FIREFLY Lands at Science Channel Premieres Sunday, March 6 @ 8pm

– New episodes air every Sunday @10pm ET only on Science Channel  —- Renowned Astrophysicist Dr. Michio Kaku also reveals the "Science behind Firefly" –

(Silver Spring, Md. ) From the creator of the hit TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sci-fi savant Joss Whedon delves into the final frontier with "Firefly," which lands exclusively on the Science Channel on Sunday, March 6 @8pm ET with the airing of the original 2-hour pilot. Immediately following, episode one of the 15-part series will air at 10pm ET.

"Firefly" will dominate the airwaves every Sunday with an encore episode of the previous week airing 9pm ET to be followed by the network premiere of the next episode in the series airing at 10pm ET.

As a special treat for "Firefly" fans, star of Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Science," and the cofounder of string field theory, Dr. Michio Kaku, will be commentating on the science behind "Firefly" for each episode. From terraforming, to anti-matter, Kaku will be explaining why the science fiction featured in the show really isn't that far from science fact.

When "Firefly" first aired in 2002, Whedon's sci-fi western quickly became a cult favorite. Set 500 years in the future, in the aftermath of a universal civil war, the story centers on the renegade crew of a small transport spaceship led by "Castle's" Nathan Fillion, who directs the ragtag team through adventures into unknown parts of the galaxy, as they try to evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/17/firefly-lands-at-science-channel-premieres-sunday-march-6/ (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/17/firefly-lands-at-science-channel-premieres-sunday-march-6/)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 17, 2011, 10:11:52 AM
Shiny! Sadly I don't get the science channel.  :-\

Dr. Michio Kaku is an interesting guy. I've read a few of his books. He does a great job of explaining physics--as much as it can be--in cap'n dummy talk.

If you have an interest in physics I recommend these books.

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperspace-Scientific-Odyssey-Parallel-Universes/dp/0385477058 (http://www.amazon.com/Hyperspace-Scientific-Odyssey-Parallel-Universes/dp/0385477058)
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Einstein-Superstrings-Quest-Theory/dp/0192861964 (http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Einstein-Superstrings-Quest-Theory/dp/0192861964)
http://www.amazon.com/Einsteins-Cosmos-Transformed-Understanding-Discoveries/dp/039305165X (http://www.amazon.com/Einsteins-Cosmos-Transformed-Understanding-Discoveries/dp/039305165X)

Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 10:15:35 AM
Dude is freakin' brilliant.

Dear God, how I miss that show. It's about time to give it another whirl.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 17, 2011, 10:21:30 AM
Quote from: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 10:15:35 AM
Dude is freakin' brilliant.

Indeed. In one of his books he talks about when he was in the Army and doing very long and hard math/physics calculations in his head while training.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 17, 2011, 10:25:22 AM
This is pretty cool .

O0
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 10:43:09 AM
Quote from: AdmiralDigby on February 17, 2011, 10:25:22 AM
This is pretty cool .

O0

Dr. Kaku does a show for Science Channel called Sci-Fi Science where he takes sci-fi concepts and talks about the science behind them. I'm sure his involvement with Sci-Fi Science program was the genesis for Firefly landing on TSC.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 17, 2011, 11:33:16 AM
Quote from: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 10:43:09 AM
Quote from: AdmiralDigby on February 17, 2011, 10:25:22 AM
This is pretty cool .

O0

Dr. Kaku does a show for Science Channel called Sci-Fi Science where he takes sci-fi concepts and talks about the science behind them. I'm sure his involvement with Sci-Fi Science program was the genesis for Firefly landing on TSC.

Never heard of him until today .

:-[
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 11:42:39 AM
[spoiler]I'll see if I can hook you up with a couple.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 17, 2011, 11:56:49 AM
Shiny

:)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Pearl@32 on February 17, 2011, 12:18:09 PM
'Firefly' returning to cable; Fillion says he'd play Mal again -- EXCLUSIVE
by James Hibberd

Browncoats rejoice: Firefly is returning to basic cable — and Nathan Fillion has something to say about it.

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.  :towubbahuh:

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 on 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?" [No. 3, I want to have your children.]

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.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/02/17/firefly-returns/ (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/02/17/firefly-returns/)

Does Dr. Kaku have long hair?
OK, Googled his pic. (http://homepage.mac.com/jhmurray/a_html/kaku.jpeg)

PS. Ovation ran back-to-back FF a month ago.

PPS. Can anybody verify it was ever on USA? Was it on a weekend? Were there space monkeys?
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 17, 2011, 12:27:43 PM
They probably got confused with the movie being on USA. Either that or something else.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Pearl@32 on February 22, 2011, 08:31:02 AM
Ok, you all have been following the crazy story about Nathan saying IF he had the money, he'd buy the rights to Firefly and make it his own? I can't help think this is all an elaborate ruse to make Browncoats look pathetically stupid and lame. I'd like to think that Nathan is not on a power trip and EW/media outlets are taking advantage of his interview. All I can think is why wasn't this done sooner? Why didn't we pool all our hard-earned money to buy it years ago? Maybe I'm just tired and thinking it's  :deadhorse:  I don't know. Send chocolate, please.

Help Nathan Fillion buy Firefly

Meredith Woerner — Help Nathan Fillion buy Firefly A couple days ago Nathan Fillion made this statement: "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." And with those words, the movement was started. Already the internet is rallying a crowd-funded movement to get Fillion his ship back.

The website Help Nathan Buy Firefly has been launched. Here is their plan:

    Phase 1) Generate momentum. We're going to setup a way people can pledge funding towards the mission of putting the rights to Firefly back into the hands of people who care about it. Since Nathan said he'd be game to be those hands, we're going to watch for ...

    Phase 2) Nathan chimes in towards us and approves the effort. At that point, it's a real mission and we'll switch into...

    Phase 3) We'll setup a way for the funding to be collected into a Non-Profit Organization. We'll then want everyone to make good on their pledge and contribute.

How can you help? Share the website, facebook page account. A recent update says they'll have a pledge system lined up in a few days. Remember — you can't stop the signal!

http://io9.com/# (http://io9.com/#)!5764615
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 22, 2011, 08:45:36 AM
I think that Nathan is saying if he had the money, he'd buy the rights and do more Firefly. I think he means that in his heart of hearts. However, I think people are deranged if they think they can pool their nickles and dimes and buy the rights and give them to Nathan or Joss or anyone else and get more Firefly.

The Firefly fandom was very, very, very devoted. But not widespread. Has it grown over the years? Yes. To the point where it is economically viable to make more? Sorry, I just don't see it. I hope and wish with all my heart but I have to be realistic about it as well. As Stephen King is fond of saying, wish in one hand, gao se in the other. See which fills up first.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 22, 2011, 09:04:17 AM
I agree with Tink. Even if a grassroots effort earned enough money to buy the rights and produce a few episodes or film another movie, it wouldn't make money. Not that that would be the ultimate goal in some fans minds. They just want more of their BDH's on screen and I feel their pain, but I would want an economically viable product that could sustain itself for a few season--on TV--or a movie that made enough to be worthy, financially, of sequels. Sadly, as much as I Want all that that, I can't see it happening. The only chance I see of getting more FF is if Joss hits a home run with The Avengers and it pulls in moocho grande $$ domestically and some crazy studio exec decided to take a chance on Joss and FF again, but I don't really see that happening either.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 22, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
There might be a couple of formats that could work -- maybe.  Syndication or a prepaid streaming series (like through Vudu) are two I'm thinking of. There are many more people who have discovered the show post-Serenity than before then.

I think the bigger issue is that the actors have all aged and moved on, despite the occasional shout-outs, and Whedon may still feel the sting of being canceled then not doing so well in the box office.   But who knows? I mean, look at what Star Trek has gone through over the years...
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 22, 2011, 09:23:07 AM
IMHO, if Joss hits a homerun with The Avengers and it makes 50 qudarillion kaboodles of money, it will mean he will be signed up to do the Avengers sequel and maybe get Cabin in the Woods in the theaters. I really don't see them throwing money at him to do a sequel to a five or six year old movie that has yet to turn a profit based on a TV series that didn't make it a full season.

/looking at this from the producer's POV, not the GFB's
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Phyll33 on February 22, 2011, 10:19:25 AM
Quote from: Eric on February 22, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
There might be a couple of formats that could work -- maybe.  Syndication or a prepaid streaming series (like through Vudu) are two I'm thinking of. There are many more people who have discovered the show post-Serenity than before then.

I think the bigger issue is that the actors have all aged and moved on, despite the occasional shout-outs, and Whedon may still feel the sting of being canceled then not doing so well in the box office.   But who knows? I mean, look at what Star Trek has gone through over the years...

  The aging factor would definitely play in but they all still look good even if they are older.  They could have
a reunion of everyone getting back together after they all went their separate ways for awhile.  Even Zoe
could have gone off to have a baby and raise the child and that could be a new addition to the cast.  It
could work even with the age and the only two who have a real problem are Adam and Nathan. I have a
feeling Chuck may not be on much longer but Nathan has a real hit on his hands with Castle and it appeals
to a whole lot of people so that would be tough to work around since I don't think that show is going anywhere
for quite awhile.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 22, 2011, 10:24:41 AM
I have a feeling Chuck may not be on much longer but Nathan has a real hit on his hands with Castle and it appeals to a whole lot of people so that would be tough to work around since I don't think that show is going anywhere for quite awhile.

Something tells me that Adam will be available for a lot more Cons some May. I see Castle sticking around for a couple more years.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Phyll33 on February 22, 2011, 10:35:45 AM
Quote from: TinkTanker on February 22, 2011, 10:24:41 AM
I have a feeling Chuck may not be on much longer but Nathan has a real hit on his hands with Castle and it appeals to a whole lot of people so that would be tough to work around since I don't think that show is going anywhere for quite awhile.

Something tells me that Adam will be available for a lot more Cons some May. I see Castle sticking around for a couple more years.

  I love Chuck but it does feel like they are winding things down.  Nathan has such a great personality that
a show like "Castle" was really right up his alley. He has found a much bigger audience then he ever did
with Firefly and this type of show always has legs if the cast is appealing and they are. 
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 22, 2011, 10:54:08 AM
A Firefly spin-off could be interesting, and perhaps fresh 'nuff for series or syndication.
Fractured [River Tam] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShWRpkFZfjw#ws)

And of course these classics:

Cobb, p.i. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N2W9P4IsA0#)
Simon Tam M.D. Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JutAnhS0tB0#ws)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 22, 2011, 11:31:22 AM
The editing on Fractured is awesome! Love that vid!
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 22, 2011, 12:31:45 PM
Yeah, he did good. I hadn't seen that video until earlier when I was looking for Cobb PI and other spin-offs.

I really don't think a spin-off would happen either. One of an adult River who's mostly gotten it under control (picture The Cape's "Dice") going out on adventures--with the occasional Firefly cast member popping in could be interesting.  Alternatively, a Young Indiana Book could be fun too. 

The 'verse is just so big and rich in its possibilities.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 22, 2011, 12:45:58 PM
Law & Order Ariel

C.S.I.: Persephone

Tam, M.D.


Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 22, 2011, 01:08:33 PM
Coincidentally, someone at a Massively Multiplayer Online blog that I read wrote today about some Firely MMO gameplay theory:
  http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/the-soapbox-respecting-the-ip-and-why-developers-shouldnt/ (http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/the-soapbox-respecting-the-ip-and-why-developers-shouldnt/)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 22, 2011, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Eric on February 22, 2011, 01:08:33 PM
Coincidentally, someone at a Massively Multiplayer Online blog that I read wrote today about some Firely MMO gameplay theory:
  http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/the-soapbox-respecting-the-ip-and-why-developers-shouldnt/ (http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/the-soapbox-respecting-the-ip-and-why-developers-shouldnt/)

I think the Firefly 'Verse would make for a great MMORPG. In my minds eye, I would like it to have elements of Eve Online and Fallout 3.

The spaced-based trading/mining/salvaging aspect of Eve except being able to leave your ship and explore a space station or planet in an sandboxed world like FO3. You would be able to trade with/fight with other players and NPC's. You could play the game as a trader/merchant, miner, salvager, pirate, bounty hunter, Alliance and maybe even a BlueSun--or other corporate/gov--agent. You could get quests and mission from NPC's. Space would be a very dangerous place, like EveOL. The closer you were to bigger Alliance controlled planets, the safer it would be. But when you venture out into the black, you better not trust anyone and keep your eyes open, because NPC Reavers and pirates can spawn and put a hurtin' on you (along with player pirates). If you are close to Alliance controlled space then you may get help from them.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 23, 2011, 10:36:38 AM
CNN article, with Facebook page link (38k and growing)
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/02/23/bring.back.firefly/index.html?hpt=C2 (http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/02/23/bring.back.firefly/index.html?hpt=C2)

Fillion's Twitter response: http://twitter.com/NathanFillion/status/40473820443705345 (http://twitter.com/NathanFillion/status/40473820443705345)
Quote@NathanFillion: Thank you, CNN.com, for running the EW Firefly article. I love you, too.

Why it won't happen:
http://gigaom.com/video/firefly-nathan-fillion-right/ (http://gigaom.com/video/firefly-nathan-fillion-right/)

An (soon-to-be?) international author wants dibs:  http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2011/02/an-open-letter-to-nathan-fillion/ (http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2011/02/an-open-letter-to-nathan-fillion/)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 23, 2011, 11:24:25 AM
While I agree that it will never happen, I think it will be interesting to see how many 'likes' the page gets.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 23, 2011, 11:32:40 AM
FOX knows there is enough interest to hang on to it and not sell it for any amount of money, but not enough demand to do anything with it. I mean, if Nathan (or anyone else) came to them with a hundred billion dollars, they would sell it. Probably. The thing is, every how much anyone is willing to pay for, it says to FOX that has to be worth more than that. Kind of like haggling, only in reverse.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 23, 2011, 11:50:18 AM
I really do doubt it'll happen--just too many variables.
There's a slim chance that FOX could see enough interest in Firefly to revive it or do something in the 'verse.  But, it's slim.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 23, 2011, 01:07:57 PM
So, it looks like I don't have to kick Tink and Digby's asses... That's because they Liked http://www.facebook.com/HelpNathanBuyFF (http://www.facebook.com/HelpNathanBuyFF) already. If you haven't, Do It! Or Else!  :soapbox:  ;)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 23, 2011, 01:14:06 PM
This fandom can be a mite scary at times ..... ( between pestering Jewel to eat strawberries to latching onto any flip comment from any of the principals ... )
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 23, 2011, 01:26:04 PM
Quote from: AdmiralDigby on February 23, 2011, 01:14:06 PM
This fandom can be a mite scary at times ..... ( between pestering Jewel to eat strawberries to latching onto any flip comment from any of the principals ... )

For sure. The first year I went to D*C, Morena, Jewel, Ron and AB were having a panel and a guy asked about the girls doing a pillowfight (I don't recall if he said "in panties".  Even after he sat down he kept yelling it out every so often until AB actually said something threatening to him.

Inside voice, fanboy dude. Inside voice.

And gratuitous strawberry gif:
(http://bort.smugmug.com/Humor/Photoshop/Jewel-Staite-demonstrates/136052440_j6amk-X3-1.gif)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 23, 2011, 01:26:54 PM
0.01% of Facebook users can't be wrong!
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on February 23, 2011, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: Spooky on February 23, 2011, 01:07:57 PM
So, it looks like I don't have to kick Tink and Digby's asses... That's because they Liked http://www.facebook.com/HelpNathanBuyFF (http://www.facebook.com/HelpNathanBuyFF) already. If you haven't, Do It! Or Else!  :soapbox:  ;)

:Gorramit: Come on now people! I have more liberal Seattle photographer friends liking this than I do my FF family! Don't make me hunt you down!  :gun1:  ;)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 24, 2011, 05:02:05 AM
 :haha:

Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 24, 2011, 05:07:21 AM
Inside voice, fanboy dude. Inside voice.


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2369948824_e1d0287710.jpg)

And gratuitous strawberry gif:

(http://www.forumspile.com/LOL-Monty_Python_Applause.gif)

Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Pearl@32 on February 24, 2011, 07:10:45 AM
I don't Facebook and I don't Tweet. How will anybody know what I am doing?!  :oogly:  Exactly.  :ninja:
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on February 24, 2011, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: Pearl@32 on February 24, 2011, 07:10:45 AM
I don't Facebook and I don't Tweet. How will anybody know what I am doing?!  :oogly:  Exactly.  :ninja:

Luddite.

Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Pearl@32 on February 24, 2011, 06:47:53 PM
Quote from: TinkTanker on February 24, 2011, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: Pearl@32 on February 24, 2011, 07:10:45 AM
I don't Facebook and I don't Tweet. How will anybody know what I am doing?!  :oogly:  Exactly.  :ninja:

Luddite.

I have a MacBook Pro, I can't be THAT much of a Luddite...I just don't feel like sharing over the Internet.

ETA: OK, maybe I am Luddite-ish. And maybe I will get with the program soon.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Rosie on February 26, 2011, 10:36:10 AM
Quote from: Eric on February 23, 2011, 11:50:18 AM
I really do doubt it'll happen--just too many variables.
There's a slim chance that FOX could see enough interest in Firefly to revive it or do something in the 'verse.  But, it's slim.

Crazier things happen all the time. Slim is still a chance.  :D

Remember Browncoats are mighty.

Also doesn't the Fox lose the rights to Firefly in 2012? I thought I read that somewhere, they expire I believe. So maybe If Joss delivers on Avengers, If the schedule opens up for Nathan, Adam, Morena and whatever else anyone is working on. If we get the money we might get a more Firefly.

I just love that we still talk about it. Nathan and the cast should know better with those off the cuff comments.

:)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on February 26, 2011, 10:44:57 AM
This IP expert says that FOX will act upon it, because if they don't someone else will (like the Chinese): http://bit.ly/gxiqPC?r=td (http://bit.ly/gxiqPC?r=td)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Rosie on February 26, 2011, 11:23:08 AM
Quote from: Eric on February 26, 2011, 10:44:57 AM
This IP expert says that FOX will act upon it, because if they don't someone else will (like the Chinese): http://bit.ly/gxiqPC?r=td (http://bit.ly/gxiqPC?r=td)

:D

IMO Fox will never do anything with the property. If their rights expire we have hope. If they don't then there is slimmer than slim hope.

Time will tell.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Rosie on March 05, 2011, 01:07:03 PM
Serenity is airing tomorrow March 6th!!!

What I love best about the TV eps is the intro. Why can't the DVDs have the intro? I miss and love it.

Can't wait to see the science analysis.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Pearl@32 on March 06, 2011, 06:18:08 PM
It's like seeing a friend you haven't seen in ages. So bittersweet.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Phyll33 on March 07, 2011, 08:25:13 AM


  Everyone looks so young!  Time has not been kind to some and others just got more beautiful.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on March 07, 2011, 08:37:16 AM
How come AB has more hair now than he did then?
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on March 07, 2011, 09:06:11 AM
I don't know if this is a compliment or an insult considering Fillion's Castle, but:

'Firefly' came back: This is the role Nathan Fillion was born to play: A flawed leader of men and women (http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/03/07/firefly-nathan-fillion-joss-whedon/)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on March 07, 2011, 09:08:56 AM
Quote from: TinkTanker on March 07, 2011, 08:37:16 AM
How come AB has more hair now than he did then?

Hair Club!
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Phyll33 on March 07, 2011, 09:10:22 AM
Quote from: TinkTanker on March 07, 2011, 08:37:16 AM
How come AB has more hair now than he did then?

   :laugh:

   Poor Adam and his hair issues.  I really liked the facial hair in Firefly. It suits him and breaks up the
roundness of his face although he was also a little more buff in Firefly.  :)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: TinkTanker on March 07, 2011, 09:16:28 AM
He was pretty buff back in the day.

The HD was pretty sharp. You could even see Nathan's nose hairs from time to time (no kidding, I noticed).
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Phyll33 on March 07, 2011, 02:24:41 PM
Quote from: TinkTanker on March 07, 2011, 09:16:28 AM
He was pretty buff back in the day.

The HD was pretty sharp. You could even see Nathan's nose hairs from time to time (no kidding, I noticed).

   :)

  I think I'll pass on checking that out.  I just clicked on the last hour of it and it didn't seem any
sharper too me but it's probably just my eyes.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on March 07, 2011, 02:33:45 PM
I had to cut back on the sharpness and the edge enhancer on our LCD TV because they were damaging my calm -- so Firefly HD just looked a bit better than SD.

I'm considering going a bit sharper though, now that I'm used to the new screen.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Rosie on March 11, 2011, 08:51:34 AM
Quote from: Eric on March 07, 2011, 02:33:45 PM
I had to cut back on the sharpness and the edge enhancer on our LCD TV because they were damaging my calm -- so Firefly HD just looked a bit better than SD.

I'm considering going a bit sharper though, now that I'm used to the new screen.

Watching the Firefly Blu-Ray on an HD TV was like watching Firefly for the first time. It was crystal clear. The lighting was even better in the first battlefield of Serenity. I always think it is too dark.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on March 12, 2011, 07:00:47 AM
Quote from: Rosie on March 11, 2011, 08:51:34 AM
Quote from: Eric on March 07, 2011, 02:33:45 PM
I had to cut back on the sharpness and the edge enhancer on our LCD TV because they were damaging my calm -- so Firefly HD just looked a bit better than SD.

I'm considering going a bit sharper though, now that I'm used to the new screen.

Watching the Firefly Blu-Ray on an HD TV was like watching Firefly for the first time. It was crystal clear. The lighting was even better in the first battlefield of Serenity. I always think it is too dark.

I agree , lots of dark scenes look better on the BluRay .
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: AdmiralDigby on March 12, 2011, 08:16:25 AM
Since it says "Science" in the header , here's some "science" .....

http://www.google.com/search?tbs=mbl%3A1&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1175&bih=817&q=earthquakes+due+to+global+warming&btnG=Search (http://www.google.com/search?tbs=mbl%3A1&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1175&bih=817&q=earthquakes+due+to+global+warming&btnG=Search)

(http://static.divbyzero.nl/facepalm/doublefacepalm.jpg)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on March 12, 2011, 02:28:53 PM
We need a pic of the whole enterprise crew doping the facepalm.
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Rosie on March 12, 2011, 02:38:27 PM
Quote from: Spooky on March 12, 2011, 02:28:53 PM
We need a pic of the whole enterprise crew doping the facepalm.

Doping the facepalm?  :)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Spooky on March 12, 2011, 02:56:56 PM
Doing doping... It's all the same to me.  ;)
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Rosie on March 12, 2011, 03:16:29 PM
Quote from: Spooky on March 12, 2011, 02:56:56 PM
Doing doping... It's all the same to me.  ;)

:haha:
Title: Re: Firefly lands on The Science Channel
Post by: Eric on March 13, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
Firefly again tonight. Last week's ratings:  http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/08/firefly-ratings-by-science-channel-standards-not-too-shabby/85120 (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/08/firefly-ratings-by-science-channel-standards-not-too-shabby/85120)

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