Heroes Reborn

[Viking Bastard]

Didn't Joss say there's no way in hell he'd bring it back?

I'm pretty sure that was Dollhouse. Dollhouse is finished, no plans (or hope) for more.

 

[sabrinathecat]

I believe the comment for Firefly was "At what point does CPR become Necrophilia?"
I'm curious if there was a plan to continue the story beyond what Serenity finished, or if the overall arc for several seasons got crammed into one 2 hour movie.

 

[Kramodlog]

A comic book series continues where the film left off. Serenity: Leaves on the Wind.

 

[trappedslider]

I believe the comment for Firefly was "At what point does CPR become Necrophilia?"
I'm curious if there was a plan to continue the story beyond what Serenity finished, or if the overall arc for several seasons got crammed into one 2 hour movie.

the materiel covered by the movie was meant to be season 2 and some of 3 and as pointed out there is a comic the keeps it going, it's currently issue 2 so you can easily get into it, it's called Serenity: Leaves on the Wind and it's considered canon.

Also Capn' tightpants has expressed interested in buying the rights back from Fox in a number of interviews. Those rights being to the Firefly ident, since that's what is owned by fox.

 

[Jhaelen]

As I recall, the original plan for the "Heroes" show was that each season would feature a completely different cast of characters, each coming to terms with their own developing powers.

If only they'd done that! I enjoyed the first season quite a bit and didn't really get why they didn't do exactly what you are describing. Imho, this is a feature of all stories involving superheroes: the backstory is the most interesting thing. I think there's a reason we're seeing relaunches of popular superhero franchises rather than continuing their stories after the first 2-3 movies.

 

[sabrinathecat]

If only they'd done that! I enjoyed the first season quite a bit and didn't really get why they didn't do exactly what you are describing. Imho, this is a feature of all stories involving superheroes: the backstory is the most interesting thing. I think there's a reason we're seeing relaunches of popular superhero franchises rather than continuing their stories after the first 2-3 movies.

I think it has more to do with the writers not knowing how to write a challenging villain for the hero, and the execs deciding that the villain should DIE every time. They always want to kill off the villains. Even superman, who is supposed to be about peace, JUSTICE, and the American Way (including that pesky thing called 'trial by jury').
So, rather than work on a continuation story, just reboot and redo the origin story again and again and again and again and again and again...

Don't get me wrong, backstory is good. But let's have some character development and showing off the super powers. I don't watch super man for angst (like smallville) or dopey laughs (Lois & clark). I want to see a guy flying around, stopping criminals, protecting the planet from aliens, and generally being heroic. (preferably without morals being pounded into my head with a sledge hammer).
This makes me think that the writers of Heroes got it, but the execs giving them orders had no clue what they should be doing.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

I loved the series but always felt we were let down on the big peter sylar fight (I guess they didn't have the budget).

I think they messed up a little at the end of the 1st season, and the writer strike messed up the second season... and by the third season was just a mess

 

[Gonozal]

the materiel covered by the movie was meant to be season 2 and some of 3 and as pointed out there is a comic the keeps it going, it's currently issue 2 so you can easily get into it, it's called Serenity: Leaves in the Wind and it's considered canon.

Also Capn' tightpants has expressed interested in buying the rights back from Fox in a number of interviews. Those rights being to the Firefly ident, since that's what is owned by fox.

Wasn't that along the lines of what he'd do if he one the 100+ mil state lottery? I remember a quote from him where he said he'd buy back the rights to firefly and make the episodes available on the internet, but I don't think we should bet on that happening.

That being said, Nathan has said on a number of occasions that he'd be up for a reboot of firefly, even after castle took off.


However, even though I loved firefly and serenity I honestly think it's too late now. I don't think any revive of Firefly could come close to the expectations people have.