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HSX Star Bond for Joss

POSTED BY: KNIBBLET
UPDATED: Thursday, March 25, 2004 14:23
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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 6:53 AM

KNIBBLET


The reply of not 'star bonding first timers' doesn't make any sense in Joss' case.

He's a writer with many big screen hits behind him and he's a successful TV producer.

He's not some kid fresh out of film school who is turning his thesis into a movie ... wait ... Highlander became a mega-hit for Whedon ...

gotta thing of a better example.

Ummmm, it's not like Opie or Meathead decided they'd try to direct a film ... wait ... Ron Howard and Rob Reiner are HUGE ...

hmmmm ... it's not like some kid with floopy hair who stars in a unbelievably cheesy 'cops posing as high school kids' show is trying to make it on the big screen ... wait ... Johnny Depp is one of the biggest stars around.

I'm gonna scratch my head and say, "I don't get it." Just put the damn star bond out there.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:24 AM

ANTHONYT

Freedom is Important because People are Important


What the devil is a star bond?

--Anthony

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:42 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:

Originally posted by Knibblet:
The reply of not 'star bonding first timers' doesn't make any sense in Joss' case.

He's a writer with many big screen hits behind him and he's a successful TV producer.

He's not some kid fresh out of film school who is turning his thesis into a movie ... wait ... Highlander became a mega-hit for Whedon ...

gotta thing of a better example.

Ummmm, it's not like Opie or Meathead decided they'd try to direct a film ... wait ... Ron Howard and Rob Reiner are HUGE ...

hmmmm ... it's not like some kid with floopy hair who stars in a unbelievably cheesy 'cops posing as high school kids' show is trying to make it on the big screen ... wait ... Johnny Depp is one of the biggest stars around.

I'm gonna scratch my head and say, "I don't get it." Just put the damn star bond out there.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."



I didn't understand that response in the HSX thread either Knibs. Joss is not exactly a newcomer to Hollywood, and his shows speak for him as to his abilities.

Seems to me they would issue that star bond so we can buy.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."


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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:43 AM

MCNALLY


If anyone who uses HSX stops in to answer AnthonyT's question, maybe they could also answer something I've been wondering for awhile:

How the devil do the HSX people make any money?

I'm confused by the fact that it seems to be run by a company as opposed to a few rabid movie fans, but I don't see where the "real" business end comes in, what with all the stocks being imaginary. Does anyone know?

Thanks,

McNally

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:47 AM

KNIBBLET


Quote:

Originally posted by McNally:
How the devil do the HSX people make any money?



www.hsx.com A cyber stock site where folk can buy and sell movie and movie star 'stock' and make cyber money.

I'm assuming they make money through their advertising - such as the netflicks ad you can click on and earn $50,000 if you're the lucky winnner.

I really don't know, but it's fun :)

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:01 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:

Originally posted by Knibblet:
Quote:

Originally posted by McNally:
How the devil do the HSX people make any money?



www.hsx.com A cyber stock site where folk can buy and sell movie and movie star 'stock' and make cyber money.

I'm assuming they make money through their advertising - such as the netflicks ad you can click on and earn $50,000 if you're the lucky winnner.

I really don't know, but it's fun :)

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."



(Hey Knibs! )

I am sure you are right Knibs. They probably get info from ads and selling email addys to advertisers.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."


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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:29 AM

SOUPCATCHER


Quote:

Originally posted by McNally:
How the devil do the HSX people make any money?



They have a subscriber only area off their research section. I have little idea what's available to those who pony up the cash (and that's after reading their marketing gobblygook). Here is their 'about' blurbbage.


http://www.hsxresearch.com/
Quote:

HSX Research is the only market research service that provides accurate, unbiased, real-time insight into the minds of the most influential entertainment consumers.

Market insight at Net speed.
The Hollywood Stock Exchange® is a unique virtual market where consumers enjoy quantifying media properties and personalities. For our traders, it's an addicting form of entertainment. For our research clients, HSX is an open window into the opinions and desires of key entertainment consumers.

Using our patented Virtual SpecialistTM technology, the Exchange generates an unparalleled depth of consumer data that will give you a level of insight never before possible at a speed you won't believe. We're ready to provide you with detailed, actionable marketing information on a weekly, daily, or hourly basis.

Get it straight from consumers.
HSX Research is real people giving real opinions, without the researcher bias prevalent in traditional market research.

The Exchange belongs to the traders. They decide who's hot and who's not. HSX stays in the background, like NYSE, maintaining the market, encouraging its use and protecting its integrity, so you always get reliable information.

Sampling size matters.
Welcome to the world's largest entertainment focus group.

You no longer have to make major marketing decisions based on the opinions of a few, random people. With HSX Research, you can rely on hundreds of thousands of respondents to provide you with continuous, accurate data.

Hear the buzz, understand the buzz, be the buzz.
Our trend-setting, early adopter constituency is among the first to see and buy entertainment products. These are the people who generate the word-of-mouth that can attract or detract other consumers.

With HSX Research, you can access all the demographic and psychographic details of these buzz makers. Then start planning how to get them buzzing about you.

Get the research before you blow the budget.
HSX tracks films and music from early development through release, so you can finally get the long lead you need to create more efficient and cost-effective marketing campaigns.



I shaved off my beard for you, devil woman!

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:12 AM

KNIBBLET


Quote:

Originally posted by SoupCatcher:
Quote:

http://www.hsxresearch.com/
Quote:

HSX Research is the only market research service that provides accurate, unbiased, real-time insight into the minds of the most influential entertainment consumers.


Oh they are so screwed with me. Remember, I'm the one who owns 500 shares of the movie "Callas" about the life of Maria Callas. I'm not a 22 year old bubblehead from Santa Frikkin Monica.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:57 AM

BRITCHICK


Hello...

I guess from the thread that someone has asked HSX to list Joss as a starbond and they refused?

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:25 PM

ECMORGAN69


After looking up some of the listings, you just have to laugh. There are some really unknown people there... I can't believe they wouldn't list JW. I know a lot more people have heard of Joss Whedon than about a third of the other StarBonds listed.

They can have my "Firefly" DVDs when they pry them from my cold, dead fingers....

Oh yeah, you, FOX TV!!

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:27 PM

KNIBBLET


Quote:

Originally posted by britchick:
I guess from the thread that someone has asked HSX to list Joss as a starbond and they refused?


Posting from the other HSX thread

This was posted by: IMJACKSUSERNAME

The reply I got after emailing the folks at HSX, asking about a Joss Whedon StarBond.

Variety reports that principle photography for
"Serenity" (FRFLY) will start in June, with Joss
Whedon (Buffy, Angel; Toy Story) directing. I've
read that TAG only comes into play for the
second film; but are first time directors listed
in StarBonds? If so, will Joss be?

http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR111
7901089&cs=1

Variety: Whedon's "Serenity" greenlit.

< http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=4374>
FFF: "Serenity" in Variety's film production
chart.

< http://imdb.com/name/nm0923736/> Joss Whedon
filmography.

< http://movies.hsx.com/servlet/SecurityDetail?symbol=FRFLY>
HSX's "Serenity" page.
-- IamJacksUsername

Thanks for your suggestion. We do not usually issue StarBond for first timers this early out. If we do issue one for Joss Whedon, it won't be until closer to Serenity's release date.
-- #Macdaddy



"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:44 AM

IAMJACKSUSERNAME

Well, I'm all right. - Mal


HSX only deals with films, their directors, and the actors in them (not writers or tv shows); so when I asked about "first time directors" that was because Joss hasn't directed any films yet.

Macdaddy is the go-to-guy for HSX IPO suggestions, and his reluctance to list directors early is probably because, even amoung HSXers, few think about directors. It's not a comment on Joss, it's probably just a rule made to prevent a huge amount of relatively inactive bonds.

--
I am Jack's username
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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:35 AM

HATEHATEHATEFOX


I just found this by accident on HSX:

Afterlife (movie title) asks the question, what would happen if the brain of a brilliant scientist was transplanted into the body of a deranged killer? Andy Tennant (Anna and the King) is attached to direct the film, which was written by Joss Wheedon and David Veloz.

Anyone heard of this before? HSX says this film is still in development so it may be a very old script. Just thought it was a funny coincidence.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:20 AM

KERNELM


Re: Afterlife

This was one of the two big scripts Joss wrote a while ago. There's a very good article about them
at
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/script_reviews/suspension_afterlife
.html


I'd love to see either of those actually get made, especially if they're left relatively intact.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:10 PM

MCNALLY


Quote:

Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
They probably get info from ads and selling email addys to advertisers.



See, that's what I was worried about. I don't really need to be on any more spam lists. But it seems like a lot of people here are happy with the whole thing, so maybe I will sign up.

Ah, more ways to procrastinate. Just what I need.


And the news on Afterlife is cool, as was the article. Let's just hope it doesn't get rewritten into the land of suck.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:54 PM

THEFOP


Just for the hell of it, i bought some shares in Firefly. As an amusing bonus, I also know own stock in James Gandolfini

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Thursday, March 25, 2004 8:56 AM

KNIBBLET


Quote:

Originally posted by McNally:
They probably get info from ads and selling email addys to advertisers.
See, that's what I was worried about. I don't really need to be on any more spam lists.



I used to answer polls honestly and fill out questionnaires honestly. This resulted in my receiving all of the high-end catalogs selling cigars, wine, home decor, garden stuff. The prices on this stuff made my eyes bug out of my head. I also ended up on the donation lists of every charity in the book.

So ... I started lying. I now answer everything honestly with the exception of household income. I now say I make under $12K per year.

*sigh* Now, I'm receiving "Harriet Carter" catalogs instead.

You can't win with marketers. I've gone from receiving catalogs of stuff that make my mouth water but that I couldn't afford in a million years to ... to crapola that makes my stomach turn and I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy to decorate their 'double-wide'.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Thursday, March 25, 2004 2:23 PM

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