I don't know what to think about this. According to some stories I have read, Nathan Fillion said something on Twitter about winning millions of dollars and buying the rights to Firefly from Fox. Wishful thinking, of course, but it has spawned a campaign. A bunch of Browncoats started taking pledges (not money) to help Nathan produce the show should the rights ever be purchased. So, after some soul searching, would I really want to have another bout of Firefly? I guess I am a little gunshy with this show. A few years ago, I live blogged the entire series. We made ice planets and, basically, nerded out. It was the last time I watched Firefly or watched the film, Serenity.

Part of the reason I held the Firefly marathon is I wanted to move on. I have never loved a television show like I do Firefly. There is something about it that makes you want to watch it over and over again hoping that the next time you watch it, there are six and a half more years of episodes to get through. The film came out a couple of years after the show ended and it answered all the pressing questions (except for one) but it still didn't fill that void.

To try and dull the pain when I learned there would be no more Firefly, I watched Buffy and Angel and became fascinated to watch the writers develop their skills over the years and it all made sense. Most of the writers on Buffy, ended up on Firefly. No wonder the show was amazing, these folks had worked for years together. It was a perfect storm of talent. It was something that I don't think had ever been done before or has been replicated since.

We've all become critical and desperate these days when it comes to television. As viewers, we've made the industry jumpy and have driven the addiction to reality (barf) programs which makes it less likely that a show like Firefly would ever appear again. Would a potential reboot do it? Doubtful but I would be willing to give it a try. It just wouldn't be the same. I don't know if I could go through that again. It is only a television show after all but, if you've seen it, you know it is much more.

Back to the marathon. I wanted to get out of my "Firefly head" and check out some other shows that I may enjoy. I have checked out Castle, Chuck, and a few other things. But I can't help but feel a little giddy about the potential of a return. It probably won't happen since we've already had our Cinderella story with a movie. But, I hate to admit it, I still haven't entirely moved on. I don't think I ever will. Losing Firefly was like being kicked in the gut. Do you remember the first time you felt sick to your soul because of some kind of rejection? Some experience it when they break up for the first time. I remember the first time I felt it and it was when they canceled Firefly.

I cry every time I see this scene below. The pain is still fresh...augh.

And, of course, if you ever doubt the love of Firefly fans, just check this one out and it will all be clear just how powerful this show was and still is. We still have more comics to read from The Verse. Have you checked out Book's story yet?

This isn't a very Christmas-y post but, the other day, couldn't help but notice there seems to be an increase in Firefly references in current television shows. I watched an episode of Castle the other day and there was a blatant reference. I had to rewind it several times to enjoy it and I laughed quite hard.

To celebrate this occasion, I found a few references for you to check out.

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And, by the way, if you are not a Firefly fan already, you should pick up several copies of Firefly this holiday season and give them to your friends and family. Don't forget the film Serenity either as it wraps everything up in a nice bow. I would also check out Chuck and Castle. I haven't seen Big Bang Theory yet but, if they are Browncoats, it can't be all bad.

I was mentioning a little while ago that the Once More With Feeling episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer has returned. And, guess what, Hallowe'en is this coming Saturday and you know what that means - if you aren't there, you are totally square and may a vampire sneak into your home and eat your ass off.

Need details? Well, here they are:

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 and
Sunday, November 1st, 2009

The triumphant return of the Buffy Musical screenings - you know, the ones you can SING at, ALONG with everyone else - ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING!!

Pacific Cinematheque 1131 Howe St
DOORS: 12 NOON, SHOW 12:30 PM

You can purchase tickets here!

I also kid you not - they sell out. The two times I have gone tickets were history a few days before, so, don't slack until the day of. If you're going to attend - chop chop - get your tickets now.

Of course, you can also check out the Happy Bats Being There blog for more up to date details should my excitement drag me into the Ninth Level of Hell or something strange like that. Hey, it is Hallowe'en - it could happen.

Okay, people.  What the hell have you been doing with your Friday nights?  Actually, I don't care.  What you should be doing is watching Dollhouse.  What you should do then is go out and buy a copy of Dollhouse on DVD.  As a matter of fact, you should head to your local retailer now.  Don't wait.  Just go.  Right the hell now!  There is also the online shopping option.  Go there and get two copies!

Not sure what Dollhouse is?  Well, have you bought your copy yet?  Dollhouse started back in February 2009, and I admit that I didn't have much hope for it.  I am a hard core Joss Whedon fan but I have been kicked in the gut a few too many times to rush out and watch an awesome show just to have it canceled and yanked before its time. 

So, this time, I waited.  I heard a few bad things, and waited some more before checking it out.  Finally, I couldn't take it any more and decided that I needed to watch it.  The first few episodes were okay and I always give a pass to shows in their first season.  Then, all of a sudden, BANG.  About five or six episodes in, WHAM.  The story kicks in, the feet are more solid on the ground and I was rockin' this show like there was no tomorrow.

Don't let this show become another Firefly.  Let's show these television executive types that we like to watch this show.  Don't let this happen to this show!

This show is good and I don't watch that other bullshit known as "reality television".  So, don't cancel something of quality and replace it with garbage.

Looks like Buffy The Vampire Slayer's season six episode Once More, With Feeling is hitting the screen in Vancouver - just in time for Hallowe'en!  I can't believe it but it looks like there hasn't been an event like this since 2007?  Is that right?

Our friends over at Happy Bats Cinema are hosting the event at the Pacific Cinematheque this October 31st and November 1st, 2009.  Both shows are at noon and will feature all kinds hilarity. I got my tickets already.  Have you?

Yes, I am a Joss Whedon nerd and quite proud of it.  You can check out some of my nerdy pics from the last sing along.

My site has become very, very, Firefly-centric of late and I have been trying to stop blogging about anything Firefly related. But I can't ignore this.