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20 cities for advance screening on May 26!!!!!!!!!!

POSTED BY: RKLENSETH
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 18:41
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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:04 PM

RKLENSETH


Just posted at Serenitymovie.com from Joss Whedon;

http://browncoats.serenitymovie.com/serenity/index.html?fuseaction=for
um.viewtopic&t=11536



Quote:

CRUSHING DISAPPOINTMENT...

...is not in store! Good things are coming... to a theater (possibly) near you!

It's Joss, your roving reporter, with another ZOWIE! exclusive(!) hot off the presses! Browncoats Bring Boffo B.O.! Vegas Vibe Very Vivacious! You heard it first here, true believers...

Okay, first of all, being that guy is exhausting. So no more roving and on to the meat of the thing. I just saw the whole cast today (which is in itself a wonderful and rare thing) and we all compared notes on the screenings, the general feeling being: damn. As in, Big Damn. You guys were SO sweet. We all thought it was a grand time. More (or at least just as) importantly, the Uni Brass thought it worked out great too, so... wait for it... there's gonna be more.

You might have heard rumors, but I'm here to confirm. On thursday the 26th the studio is doing another round of hit-and-run screenings, and this time it's not ten cities -- it's twenty. It's another vote of confidence from the studio and another chance for us to say "thanks" to you guys for keeping this all rolling. And most importantly, another chance to run that videotape of me before the movie, looking so tragically sexy.

"Wait a minute! What cities!?!?! Hey, %#$@face, stop talking about how sexy you are (although you are confessedly quite the dish) and give us the info!" Well, I don't actually know. I think we'll be repeating in the cities we've hit and adding 10 new ones. I expect can'tstopthesignal will have the info some time tomorrow, and let the manager-threatening begin! (Or, you know, the ticket buying.) Hopefully one of those cities will be near you, and won't be one where the film breaks and has to start again (heh heh... professional showbusiness... ). I don't know if any of the peeps is gonna be able to come out this time, but if they can they will, and I know Jewel's going somewhere 'cause she was working last time.

That's it! Except to add that Summer and I were pretty overwhelmed last Thurs, and I got the impression everyone else was too. Of course everyone else didn't have to put up with Summer's constant whispering of "I SAVED this film, Hackboy!" or her "surefire" system of winning at craps that had me down six large come the dawn... That girl. Just trouble.

Enough with this post. You guys are beyond swell. Let the party continue.




Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:20 PM

DANFAN


suh-WEET!

I had to miss the first showing in Austin (it was reachable, but other committments intervened).

Now, if they'll only add Dallas to their list...

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:25 PM

MSCKAREN


This is SO cool! I'm definitely going to one of these THIS time!!

Thanks for the cross fertilization - I've passed on the good news to the OB, too.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:37 PM

SHINY


Avoid going to that thread, at least until tomorrow when the moderator can clean it up -- a troll is posting all sorts of nasty images to it.

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:43 PM

EMBERS


Quote:

Originally posted by Shiny:
Avoid going to that thread, at least until tomorrow when the moderator can clean it up -- a troll is posting all sorts of nasty images to it.



actually that troll is really going to a great deal of effort,
I kinda like the Joss as Jesus one...
anyway, to important business:

do you think tickets will go on sale later tonight? Like at midnight LA time?
or do you think they'll go on sale tomorrow night:
like at 11:59pm LA time?
or maybe tomorrow is just a guestimate anyway...

do you think the tickets will sell out as quickly?
or even faster?

How many tickets do you think will end up on eBay?


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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:46 PM

RKLENSETH


They'll go faster. Especially since Joss has posted this publically in advance on the sites visited by Browncoats.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:52 PM

SOUPCATCHER


Thanks for the heads up, rklenseth!

I sure hope Universal and the movie theaters do something about the ticket buying situation so that as many fans as possible can make it.

It's a good thing I'll be out of the country that week so I'm not tempted to hit a second screening and deprive a first-timer of a ticket .

Oh, and that is weird about the troll image thing. Someone has way too much time on their hands and an unhealthy fixation on Joss. (I, of course, had to take one for the team and inspect the images to make sure they were just as bad as Shiny described.).

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:53 PM

SERGEANTX


Yeah... and I'm going to be in PA interviewing for a really cool job on the 26th....

That's the bad news. BUT<<< Several of the people that work there, including the CEO are Firefly fans. It's making me go "hmmmm..."

SergeantX

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:54 PM

RKLENSETH


Is there anyway to get this in the headline section? I think is should be there.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:56 PM

TOMANTA


*cries*.

I'm going to be visiting my parents and, while conceivably could make it to Austin, it'd be a little far to drive [especially by myself]. My brother would LOVE to go but /might/ not be able to since he'll still be in school (graduating that weekend though... so I'll see).

Maybe there will be one in Dallas, that would be a lot better.

"Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government."

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 6:03 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


Oh great! Glad the interest has spawned another round of screenings. However, for me it's just another opportunity to NOT get tickets. Went 0 for 3 last time.

Oh well. I can wait. Seems I have no choice.

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 6:10 PM

BEATLE


And remember, the last round of tickets didn't go on sale until early morning. Not at midnight of the sale day.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 6:27 PM

SHINY


Quote:

Originally posted by rklenseth:
Is there anyway to get this in the headline section? I think is should be there.



Done.

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 8:19 PM

JARED


Quote:

Originally posted by SergeantX:
That's the bad news. BUT<<< Several of the people that work there, including the CEO are Firefly fans. It's making me go "hmmmm..."



just hope for a screening in the area, get half a dozen tickets and increase your chances by inviting them ,-)

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 10:01 PM

AEROB1033


Here's hoping for Houston. However something tells me if they add another Texas showing it'll be in Dallas...

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 10:39 PM

CHEWIE


Where the heck do a look to get tickets!!!! I'm in San Fransico and I've looked everywhere I can think of short of e-bay!

HELP!!!!

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 10:53 PM

HASUFEL


Don't panic. Watch this link: http://www.cantstopthesignal.com

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Sunday, May 8, 2005 11:54 PM

EMBERS


tickets don't go on sale until today...
but I'm not sure they will all go on sale at the same time,
I know Chicago is NOT on sale yet...
but Seattle IS:
http://www.fandango.com/MoviePage.aspx?date=5/26/2005&mid=91276&locati
on=Seattle,%20WA&source=moviesearch


so it'll be one of those days of people scrambling for tickets!

Good luck sports fans!

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Monday, May 9, 2005 12:14 AM

3HEADEDMONKEY


*crosses fingers and hopes for LA to have a screening....and that i'll get a ticket before they sell out*

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Monday, May 9, 2005 12:32 AM

LIZANNE


I am seriously going to have a heart attack and die.


::sigh:: I want tickets, and I am not gonna get sleep until they come out..

::sigh::

Why can't we have definite times..

and why couldn't I live in Seattle!

Liz

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Monday, May 9, 2005 1:03 AM

THETRAINJOBMAN


I suppose it's too much to hope that some of these cities might be outside the USA. I know there are rumours of a UK screening in August, but one sooner than that would be just plain shiny.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 1:47 AM

LIZANNE


Think it'll come out as soon as MovieTickets.com stops doing it's routine maintenance it's been doing for the last hour and a half?

Not that I've been pressing F5 over and over or anything.


Nope.

Well, yes.

Liz

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Monday, May 9, 2005 1:52 AM

MSCKAREN


Regarding tickets already on sale:

On Fandango, I can only find through May 22. How do I ask it for a date beyond the dropdown list?

(Their FAQ only talks about the dropdown list)

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Monday, May 9, 2005 2:10 AM

SHINEY


??? how do you search for tickets ? do we even know which cities are the screenings at ?

"Oh My God It's Grotesque! Oh And There's Something In A Jar."

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Monday, May 9, 2005 2:19 AM

PHOEBE


Quote:

Originally posted by TheTrainJobMan:
I suppose it's too much to hope that some of these cities might be outside the USA. I know there are rumours of a UK screening in August, but one sooner than that would be just plain shiny.

---------------------------------------------
Kaylee: "No call to be snappy, Jayne."
Jayne: "Are *you* about to jump onto a moving train?!"



I was just going to say the same thing myself. I mean yes, I've already seen it, but there are others besides myself in the UK who would like to see it. And, to be shamelessly selfish, I wouldn't object to seeing it again...

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Monday, May 9, 2005 2:27 AM

JCKNIFE


Do we know for sure this is Joss? Sounds like him, but...how come we didn't all get an e-mail this time?

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Monday, May 9, 2005 2:33 AM

MSCKAREN


I'm sure it's legit. Chris Buchanan reposted the message on the OB last night.

I just think he got all excited and wanted to let us know vs. the marketing plan the previous announcement was...

It looks like the UNI board has got their troll problem under control so they may send out a global later today. Hopefully, with all cities listed and links set up at the Can't Stop the Signal website.

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"Big damn junkies, Sir!"
"Ain't we just."

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:09 AM

CALHOUN


Seems we Australians have been overlooked in all this.. I am hankerin for this damn movie just as much as the next guy, surely an Aussie perspective might be nice for universal too.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:14 AM

EMBERS


Quote:

Originally posted by msckaren:
Regarding tickets already on sale:

On Fandango, I can only find through May 22. How do I ask it for a date beyond the dropdown list?



Seattle, so far as I can tell, is the only one that is set up to sell May 26th 10pm show
(which would be 'Serenity')
if your city doesn't have the pull down showing May 26th 10pm show...
then it is necessary to wait until they do have the tickets available for sale
(which is the situation for Chicago and most cities)...
at some point today (could be 11:59 pm tonight for all I know)
they should have the tickets available with ALL the cities listed, here:
http://www.cantstopthesignal.com/
but as we can see...that hasn't happened yet!

Good luck!

edited to ad: I'm sure the original post was Joss
his correct name at the Universal board is
Joss_Whedon, and he is identified as 'Serenity Cast/Crew' (which would have to have been done by the board owner)
and he had the right number of total posts...
only 5! LOL

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:29 AM

3HEADEDMONKEY


as much as i love the prescreenings, wont all of these prescreenings hurt the opening weekend box office sales if everyone's saw them ahead of time?

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:31 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


Ok, can'tstopthesignal.com has not updated, and I can't find any mention online of what the additional 10 cities will be for the next screening. Anyone seen or heard anything.

I'm sure I am hoping against hope that they will have a screening in Richmond or anywhere close, but a browncoat can dream right?

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:35 AM

JCKNIFE


Quote:

Originally posted by 3HeadedMonkey:
as much as i love the prescreenings, wont all of these prescreenings hurt the opening weekend box office sales if everyone's saw them ahead of time?



Yeah, 'cause none of us would want to see it twice...

(Fingers crossed for Columbus, Indy or Cincy...but I'll go back to Chicago if necessary--WITH a ticket this time).

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:38 AM

CAPTBAGGYTROUSERS


Quote:

Originally posted by 3HeadedMonkey:
as much as i love the prescreenings, wont all of these prescreenings hurt the opening weekend box office sales if everyone's saw them ahead of time?



Craig? That you?

Deja vu.

Yeah, the people going to these screenings will, I imagine almost without exception, also be there opening day.



History repeats the old conceits

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:39 AM

EVILMIKE


Quote:

Originally posted by 3HeadedMonkey:
as much as i love the prescreenings, wont all of these prescreenings hurt the opening weekend box office sales if everyone's saw them ahead of time?



I think almost everyone who goes to see it early, will see it again.

I'm a little concerned for other issues:

I'm not sure announcing the additional screenings without locations was the best idea. Seems like it could backfire if too many people get their hopes up, just to get shut out again. It might not be as much of a conern if the movie wasn't still 4.5 months away.

Which brings me to my next concern. As someone who as trying to work on something for the Premeire, I have to wonder if they are still thinking of monkeying with the release date.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:48 AM

MSCKAREN


Hi Mike! I agree - thinking the sucess of the prescreenings may motivate Universal to up that release date.

Ironic, our premiere shindig plans may be a victim of the prescreening sucess. Not sure how I'll feel about that... (happy mostly!)

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Monday, May 9, 2005 3:50 AM

EVILMIKE


Quote:

Originally posted by msckaren:
Hi Mike! I agree - thinking the sucess of the prescreenings may motivate Universal to up that release date.

Ironic, our premiere shindig plans may be a victim of the prescreening sucess. Not sure how I'll feel about that... (happy mostly!)




Well, first and foremost, it's anything that makes the movie a success. It'd just be nice to know for sure if our help was needed or not.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:23 AM

EMBERS


Quote:

Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
I'm sure I am hoping against hope that they will have a screening in Richmond or anywhere close, but a browncoat can dream right?


there is: thru fandango, Washington, DC...
May 26th Advanced Screening 10 pm, right here:
http://www.fandango.com/MoviePage.aspx?date=5/26/2005&mid=91276&locati
on=Washington,%20DC


Good luck!

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:25 AM

PHYSCHICK


First thing I did when I got up this morning is surf over to Fandango to see if I could find it for myself (should've just come here for the link!) and I HAVE TICKETS!!!!!!!

I missed out on the last ones, and I am so happy right now!

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:25 AM

RKLENSETH


Remember, guys, the point of the advance screening is to get non-Browncoats to go and add more to our ranks. The more of us to spread the word means the more people who will be there on opening day.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:40 AM

DARTAGNA



There are rumours about a screening in August in the UK? Can I ask where you've heard this?

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:48 AM

JCKNIFE


Per the Serenity board, Seattle is already sold out. Washington DC and Atlanta are selling on Fandango.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:54 AM

RKLENSETH


I heard that Washinton DC is sold out too but that might not be true.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

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Monday, May 9, 2005 4:59 AM

STILLSHINY


Oklahoma?????? Heck even Dallas

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:04 AM

PIOTROWSKI


Yeah, Atlanta tickets are on sale now... so get on it, Atlant..ites? ians? Whatever. Get on it.

I got mine. Woo hoo! No milling morosely about in front of the theater for two hours and then going home for me this time!

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:09 AM

MSCKAREN


For Atlanta - here's the link:

https://www.fandango.com/TicketBoxOffice.aspx?row_count=478470923&mid=
91150&tid=AANAZ


EvilMike - Your ticket has been purchased!

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:17 AM

SOULOFSERENITY

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Quote:

Originally posted by rklenseth:
I heard that Washinton DC is sold out too but that might not be true.




I just boght my 4 tickets for the D.C. showing, so it's not sold out just yet...

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:20 AM

3HEADEDMONKEY


pleaaaaase let there be LA or a nearby SoCal city!! AHHH...
how come you guys can check which theateres have it already? i keep refreshing the www.cantstopthesignal.com and it hasnt updated

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:23 AM

SHAKESPEARE


I've checked Indianapolis and Chicago on Fandango...so far nothing.

Anyone with Midwest tickets, have a heart and post a ling :)

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:26 AM

NEVETEXTOR


Last time, Chicago went up on movietickets.com, not Fandango, so you may be checking the wrong place.

I'm checking both, personally. :)

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Monday, May 9, 2005 5:29 AM

SHAKESPEARE


I checked Indy on Movietickets.com as well, but not Chic-ago. Thanks for the reminder.

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