Joss whedon executive producer joss whedon writer nathan fillion actor gina torres acto firefly. Until recently, i had never seen the genius that is firefly. Universal studios home entertainment has dated the movie serenity for release on 4k bluray on oct. The faux leather is perfect for the feel of the show and looks great on my bluray shelf, and the extras character cards, map are good quality and nice to have. This scifi series only aired eleven episodes before its cancellation, but the audience that the series gained before and after the series ended still lives on. The complete series 15th anniversary collectors edition. The complete series 15th anniversary collectors edition bluray set is as good as it gets. The complete series bluray release date september 19. There were rumors for years that whedon wanted to bring the series back to tv, but more recently hes seemed reluctant. Staring summer glau, sean maker, jewel staite and morena baccarin. It is a great show, it has whedons trademark irony and humour of buffy and angel, the premise is quite star wars in that there is an evil empire of central planets and a lawless western frontier of outer planets, but the protagonists arent trying to take that on, theyve already lost the war it is about the characters trying to get by in that world. The firefly the complete series bluray disc is authored in bdj on three duallayer 50gb discs presented in widescreen format 1. I think this has come down to the fact it is a high quality story with a cast and crew who really felt the message and knew the characters and a lack of gratuitous special effects. My opinion of how firefly looks on bluray hasnt changed one bit since this set was released four and a half years ago.
The popularity of the show amongst its core fans was so strong that executives were convinced to create the featurefilm serenity, based on the series. The series was rereleased on bluray disc on november 11, 2008, comprising three discs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. That tv series was firefly, which debuted on the fox network in. Firefly the complete series digital theater system, dolby. While some maligned the decision of fox not to go back and rerender the shows effects sequences into full. If you havent had the opportunity to check out firefly. Buy firefly complete series from zavvi, the home of pop culture. Product information firefly the complete series is a dvd collection of the cult hit series firefly.
I had seen the movie serenity that was based on this series and several episodes of the series and i was hooked. Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them. Firefly was a great tv show, and this set is probably the best representation of the tv show that you will find out there. Foxs new 15th anniversary collectors edition bluray set essentially. Still, the series resurrection on the big screen is definitely a good start, and its shaping up to be one of the best movies of the year. Not because of any weaknesses of the original though like every series, there was a clunker episode or two, but just to see the full story play out and continue in a more conducive environment. Firefly complete series 15th anniversary edition alan. Its very existence confirms that these 14 episodes and enjoyable bonus features will endure as irrefutable proof fox made a glaring mistake in canceling the series. The complete series bluray release date november 11. The complete series 15th anniversary collectors edition bluray digipack unboxing. Five hundred years in the future theres a whole new frontier, and the crew of the fireflyclass. Firefly the complete series bluray steelbook avforums. Nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin, adam baldwin, jewel staite, sean maher. Firefly the complete series bluray 2002 region free.
With nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin. Firefly the complete series, bluray, digital theater system, dolby, ac3, subtitled, tv scifi, 024543394587. The complete series bluray as the 2005 theatrical release of serenity made clear, firefly was a science fiction concept that deserved a second chance. Get firefly dvd and bluray release date and movie stats. That isnt to say that firefly on bluray isnt without its problems. The complete series bluray release date september 19, 2017 15th anniversary edition. This set includes the entire firefly series on bluray plus a map, information on the characters and more. While the series is a great deal pricier than its dvd brethren, if you can spare the cash then i highly recommend this release. The complete series 15th anniversary collectors edition on bluray.
Perhaps its the way times were seemingly simpler compared to the many complexities of modern life or maybe its just the way that men were men and sheep were afraid, but the bottom line is that over the years, westerns have been a staple of television and feature movies. My only real complaint is the lack of any new video content. The complete series, including a steelbook edition released in 2011. Firefly the complete series dvd, 2009, 4disc set for. The series is set in the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of serenity, a fireflyclass spaceship. It was, ironically, hindered by being on a major network ratings now and a feature film explosions now. I already had the complete series on bluray, but i couldnt resist the packaging on this edition.
Theres one other new bluray extra the dinner for four or as they call it on the disc, firefly reunion featurette, which reunites three of our big damn heroes fillion, glass and tudyk with joss for a half hour of hilarity. Nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin, adam baldwin, jewel staite. The series first aired in 2002 on fox, although the episodes were aired out of the intended order. Discussion in tv on dvd and bluray started by ronald epstein, sep 1, 2017.
Devoted fans or browncoats knew it all along, and with this wellpackaged dvd set, those who missed the shows original broadcasts can see what they missed. There have been several bluray and dvd editions of firefly. The following is an episode list for the television series firefly. Jewel staite, angie hart, sandy mulvihill, richard burgi, alan tudyk, al pugliese, doan ly, heather. The disc sat on the pile of stuff to watch all year long, partly because i was hoping the series itself would get released to bluray and i could look at everything in the order intended. The complete series 15th anniversary bluray available for preorder. All 14 episodes of the scifi drama from writer joss whedon. The complete series makes its longawaited debut on bluray with a somewhat mediocre 1080pavcencoded transfer that fails to. This bluray disc release is a welcome version of a show that should have stayed around far longer than it was allowed to. Starring nathan fillion, gina torres and alan tudyk.
Firefly complete series bluray collectors edition only. The complete series on bluray 024543533696 from 20th century fox. Three of the fourteen episodes went unaired in the original broadcasts by fox. Theyll take any job, legal or illegal, to keep fuel in the tanks and food on the table. Jewel staite, angie hart, sandy mulvihill, richard burgi, alan tudyk, al pugliese, doan ly, heather black. Jeff shannon on the bluray discs firefly has a picture thats a little softer than most bluray discs especially in the effects shots, but it is an improvement over the dvds.
Bluray bargains post and discuss bluray related bargains. But this upcoming edition celebrates the 15th anniversary of the. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. If we get more shows like firefly out of that trend, well all be the richer for it. Firefly the complete series is now available on bluray. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Theres something about the wild west that appeals to people of all generations. To me the show felt like what if we made a show about han solo before star wars, but without aliens.
Freaks and geeks the complete series bluray unboxing. The picture quality in this series is no where near the serenity movie that was released a few years later. Reynolds, as well as an additional featurette, firefly reunion. This is the best sci fi space western type series i have ever seen.
Five hundred years into the future, the crew on board a fireflyclass transport airship named serenity attempts to endure while traveling the edges of space, accepting jobs both legal and. Set 500 years in the future, after a galactic civil war has united all the space colonies under the repressive alliance, former rebel soldier malcolm reynolds nathan fillion captains the firefly class cargo ship serenity, taking on odd jobs and scoring heists where he can to keep his ship and his crew in the air, all the while. The complete series, be sure to do so before making the trip to the theater. Xfiles dvd and bluray complete series sets duration. The release will come one month after firefly the complete series gets released to a 15th. Serenity firefly film releasing to 4k bluray with hdr. Buy firefly complete series here at zavvi us, the home of pop culture and the zbox. Firefly is an american space western drama television series created by writer and director joss whedon. Browncoats will want to upgrade regardless however, of course.