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Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Hey Browncoats! The documentary "Done the Impossible," a year in the making, has been released.

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The story chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of the cult TV show "Firefly" as told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it. In this documentary, fans of the movie and TV series explain what inspired them to become passionate about Firefly, to help save Firefly, attend shindigs, participate in message boards, donate to charities, and become Serenity extras. They talk about the many ways that Firefly has affected their lives. Cast and crew also share humorous and insightful experiences with the fans.

This DVD is packed with extras, literally hours of footage, interviews, guerilla marketing, artwork, photo galleries, a trivia game, and more. And the main bit, an 80-minute documentary on the Browncoat phenomenon.

Beautifully done, and Hatrackers will be happy to know that some guy named Card is in there as well, talking about his first exposure and initial reluctance before embracing the finest science fiction television show ever made.

The DVD is on sale at www.donetheimpossible.com, and you can download the 80-min documentary as a free (and legal) torrent here.

[ July 24, 2006, 08:29 AM: Message edited by: Chris Bridges ]

Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :

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. . . told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it. In this documentary, fans of the movie and TV series explain what inspired them to become passionate about Firefly, to help save Firefly . . .

Is the second season airing somewhere I don't know about?

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Probably referring to the movie. [Smile]

That sounds like a great DVD Chris. Thanks for the heads up!

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Says what inspired them to help. Doesn't say they succeeded... Although I got impression they meant the movie.

That said, there is a new season of Firefly, sort of. Since Joss has said the events of the movie were originally supposed to happen, more or less, over the second season, a group of fanficcers ran with it and they're writing a 22 episode season that does just that. After writing 7 episodes to finish out season one, of course. You can check out the scripts at www.stillflying.net.

[ July 22, 2006, 08:08 PM: Message edited by: Chris Bridges ]

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Serenitymovie.com is now streaming it live, if you don't want to torrent it and you have a fast connection.

Posted by Irami Osei-Frimpong (Member # 2229) on :

Thanks Chris.

Two questions:

1)What's the name of the song that opens the documentary, leading into Jayne's speech. I think that the first words are curtain call.

2) Where can I get a simple hat or T-shirt that says, "Big Damn Hero" on it. Simple script. Nothing fancy.

[ July 22, 2006, 10:37 PM: Message edited by: Irami Osei-Frimpong ]

Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :

When does this dvd actually come out? When I looked at the online store, it said preorder only. I want this dvd!

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

It started shipping last week, but the orders are going out in order of when you preordered and the people involved are at ComicCon this weekend. They haven't updated their site because of that, but it's available now.

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Irami:

1. "Done the Impossible (Ballad of Serenity)" by Rob Kuhlman, Mike Garner and Heather Ryan. It should be available on the soundtrack, which will be on sale very soon.

2. This'll get you started.

Posted by Irami Osei-Frimpong (Member # 2229) on :

Thanks Chris,

The music is really nice. Both the "Done the Impossible" ballad and the woman who closes the credits do a stand up job of portraying the tension and stuggle in the show. She has a lovely voice.

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

The last song is "Mal's Song" by Michelle Dockrey of Escape Key, and it's wonderful. You can download it and more of her work here.

Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :

A bit of good news, for anyone who hadn't heard, incidentally: Serenity is in the black.

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/archives/dvd_sales_push_serenity_over_the_top.html

P.S. Chris? Your link doesn't work because of a comma after the ".com". A tiny thing.

Posted by DarkKnight (Member # 7536) on :

I ordered my copy [Smile]

Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :

Irami, this is the closest I found.

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Fixed the link. Thanks!

Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :

Can't wait to get home and watch that there documentary.

I am quite happy Serenity is in the black now, theres a big difference marketing wise to a lose and a profit.

Ill take my firefly anyway I can get it.

Posted by Soara (Member # 6729) on :

This is sweet, thanks for alerting me to it! I love hearing my favorite author talk about my favorite TV show.

Posted by Earendil18 (Member # 3180) on :

I love how OSC describes his son's reaction when he didn't watch the DVD's. [Wink]