Serenity Screenings Sell Out

DizzyEllie writes "Last Wednesday, Universal offered fans of Joss Whedon's Serenity the unique opportunity to screen an unfinished version of the movie in ten cities. This was originally intended to pull both fans and non-fans into the fold, but the screenings sold out so quickly (less than a day for all cities to sell-out, but reportably just a few minutes in a couple of locations), it is clear that only the hard-core fanbase will make it in. This seemed to be completely unexpected by Universal, as ads were appearing in newspapers after the sell out, and incentives for the fans to promote the screenings were removed. The screenings will be held in 10 cities on May 5. Serenity: The Official Movie Website" Definitely a unique promo thing. Shows serious stones too- I mean, if the movie sucked, they wouldn't dare do something like this. Hopefully someone will post a review for us on wednesday. And the rest of us suckers have to wait until September. Bah.

Re:In other expected news

[Anonymous Coward]

"Seriously, if it were Joss Whedon's 'Grocery Store Trip' it'd sell out."

Don't hate. He does good grocery.

Re:Joss Whedon....Who???

[jordand]

It was cancelled almost immediately after airing the first episodes.

...and yet The Simple Life is still running. Does that seem right to you?

Re:Great trailer

[NOLAChief]

I was rather fond of:

Bad Guy: I want to work this out like civilized men. I'm not threatening you. I'm unarmed.

Mal: Good. *BLAM*

Beta movies good enough for production sale

[spideyct]

Reminds me of this past post:
MS: Beta Software Good Enough for Production Use [slashdot.org]

(Only, this time they're charging.)

The people that are interested don't care that it is still beta. The people that do not want to consume an unfinished product will stay away.

Re:Joss Whedon....Who???

[Shky]

Wouldn't Friday night be a good night for Sci-Fi? While everyone else is out at parties the sci-fi nerds weren't invited to, they'll be sitting at home watching TV. It seems ideal to me.

(Just kidding, not trolling)

Re:In other expected news

[Badfysh]

"Seriously, if it were Joss Whedon's 'Grocery Store Trip' it'd sell out."

Wow, when does that come out?

Re:Great trailer

[TheoMurpse]

Actually, once Lucas got a hold of the movie, it would be:
Bad Guy: I want to work this out like civilized men. I'm not [SHOOTS FIRST]
Mal: Damn you Lucas!!

Re:Great trailer

[jnik]

Kaylee: Wants to nail Simon. Annoyed he won't admit he wants her too.

More importantly:
Every male Firefly fan: Wants to nail Kaylee. Thinks Simon is an idiot for not going for it.

Jewel Staite broke my "never attracted to anyone younger than my little sister" rule. Apparently Joss had her put some meat on for Firefly; she looks great.

Schedule Change

[Adrilla]

Whedon's Grocery List will be shown at 12:07am so that we may show baseball. Sorry for the inconvience.

Re:Great trailer

[ticklejw]

Zoe: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?
Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzy around the subject of kneecaps.

Re:The movie will still bomb

[realmolo]

Oh, you're right. I forgot to add "in my opinion". Sorry if you confused my criticism for established scientific fact. I suppose that's why whenever you read a movie review, or a book review, or an editorial, the author always begins every statement that others may disagree with with the phrase "in my opinion". I mean, seriously. If they didn't say that, how would you know? You're not a mind reader. You need things spelled out for you.

Because you're a fucking retard. In my opinion.