Serenity Film Question (not looking for spoilers please)

[Vigilance]

For those that have seen the preview, a question:

I am a huge Firefly fan but avoided all talk of the preview because I didnt want to get an accidental spoiler.

But looking at the official movie site, the plot synopsis they gave sounds an awful lot like the basic plot of the pilot (doc and river come on board, crew runs from Alliance straight into the Reavers).

So is this a reboot? Are they pretending the series never happened?

Dont get me wrong, I like the pilot, so if they remade the pilot, and then went beyond it (giving us some more info about the weird weapon X program River was in) Id be happy, just curious.

I *think* this question can be answered in a spoiler-free way.

Chuck

 

[Kid Charlemagne]

It is definitely not a reboot. I don't want to go into too much detail, but it can definitely be taken as starting an indefinite period of time after Objects in Space (not more than a few months on the outside). River is at the center of the movie's plot, certainly.

 

[Vigilance]

Ok, cool, no reboot would be preferable to me.

I realize they will need to introduce the cast and the plot to movie goers, but the way the synopsis on the site was worded "Doctor and Sister come on board, now Serenity is on the run from Reavers and the Alliance" (paraphrasing) just sounded a lot like the pilot to me, so that piqued by curiosity.

Thanks for the info

Chuck

 

[sniffles]

And remember - they'd like some people who never watched the series to see the film. If they don't put in some explanation/flashback, those viewers will be very confused!

 

[Vigilance]

Right- as I said, I dont have a problem with them touching on material in the pilot, especially as it regards to introducing the cast and setting the scene.

The synopsis on the website just made me wonder if this wasn't a rebooted, higher budget remake of the pilot.

Chuck

 

[Umbran]

The movie is set lightly after the series. At the time of the movie, Simon and River have been on Serenity for approximately 8 months.

 

[Vigilance]

The movie is set lightly after the series. At the time of the movie, Simon and River have been on Serenity for approximately 8 months.

That rocks. Given the limited run of the series I expected at least a partial reboot. A direct sequal to the series has me wanting to see this movie even more.

Chuck

 

[Ysgarran]

I'm excited by this. I've been watching the series on DVD and have been enjoying it. Amazing what seeing the pilot first does for explaining just what the heck is going on.

Anways, is this going to be Sci Fi channel release or a theatre release?

later,
Ysgarran.

 

[Fast Learner]

The film Serenity will be a full theater release.

 

[Acid_crash]

Oh yeah it's definately going for the movie theaters...after seeing the trailer before Batman Begins.

My only question is this: Is Book in this movie? I just want a yes or now cuz I haven't seen any pics of him anywhere and I think he has as much to add to the story, if not more, than River.