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Whedon Calls Death Knell For Firefly

Posted by Zonk on from the i-guess-they-can-take-the-sky-from-me dept.

Ant writes "Entertainment Weekly is reporting on the end of Firefly." From the article: "Alas, Whedon's fond memories are also tainted by Serenity's status as a franchise nonstarter; despite Universal's best marketing efforts, the film only mustered $25 million. 'In the end, it was what it was: a tough sell,' says Whedon, adding that it appears the Firefly saga has reached its conclusion. He has no regrets -- and he's moving on."

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  1. Ironic timing.... by aapold · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I mean, announce the death the day the DVD comes out? DVD sales of the show was what picked it back up in the first place...

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  2. Firefly :: BSD? by GuruBuckaroo · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Even Joss' comments must be taken with a grain of salt. I sincerly doubt that this will be the end of Firefly - considering that currenty, Amazon.com ranks Serenity as the #1 selling DVD, with the complete Firefly series coming in at #6 (again). DVD sales on this franchise are through the roof, and have been the fulcrum upon which the future of the franchise balances.

    Call me what you will, but I don't think we've heard the last of this yet.

    But of course, I could be wrong...

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  3. Re:Whedon's last words by pcgabe · · Score: 5, Interesting

    (from Hand Puppet Movie Theatre)

    Wash: Oh yeah? I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar!
    Giant Spike: You're a dead leaf now, dude.
    Wash: *TOTALLY UNEXPECTED IMPALEMENT*
    Fans: ...WHAT.
    Zoe: No way did that just happen. Simon can fix this!
    Fans: OMGWTFFJDIAJDJASKDJAKLDJA
    Mal: Run like hell now, strangle Joss Whedon later!
    Fans: *WEEP*

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