Lords of Kobol, hear my prayer...

( When I see you guys, I don't think the show is off the air. I don't think there's a show. I think that's what the world is like. I think there's spaceships, I think there's horses. I think it's going on in all of us. The story is alive. )

Perhaps one of the most anticipated panels of the entire event. Although not everyone from the cast could make it to the reunion event, what we got was an amazing hour of sharing hilarious stories, reminiscing, and just loving and appreciating all the love and support and passion everyone has over the series. There are heartfelt emotional moments during this panel, most notably at the very end when Joss Whedon delivers a heartwarming and moving speech in response to a question talking about what the fans of Firefly mean to him. He was rendered speechless, there were tears, a standing ovation, and just pure emotion coming from the heart. If you're a Browncoat, this is certainly worth watching. Just be sure to grab some tissues, you will be sniffling.

Following directly after the panel they had a press conference: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Firefly Reunion EW Interview with everyone (sans Joss)

Also, for anyone who didn't know, the Science Channel is doing a special arrangement later this year where they will be marathoning Firefly along with showing a special presentation, which was filmed during SDCC (privately, and showing clips from their panel) which will be reliving the series through everyone and discussing what the show meant to them, and how beloved this cult series has become and is still going strong after ten years. So, stay tuned for that!

Overall, this has been said before, but I don't think there's a cast out there who loves a series more than how the Firefly cast loves Firefly. I don't think there's a writer/creator out there who is just as passionate and dedicated to their work as Joss Whedon is about Firefly. It is evident from this reunion, it is evident throughout the years and it will continue to be like this because, we're still flying. ♥

It's been a while with the weekly fandom updates, hasn't it? Lots of things have been happening, both in real life and in the fandom world, that has prevented this daily routine. Luckily, I haven't stopped reading and keeping tabs on the what's-what in fandom, and therefore this post will have the latest and greatest while the news is still hot. Or possibly warm. Okay, I can settle for lukewarm.

-♠- Are You On The List?: Because we just can't get enough, there's the upcoming Heroes: Origin spinoff. Much like the online graphic novels, these'll add more background information about the unseen heroes on the list which, as it's predicted, will air during the hiatus dates of the second season. Some are thrilled with this, some aren't quite sure. For me, anything related to Heroes is fine by my standards, just as long as Tim Kring knows what he's doing. It's a pretty interesting turn and certainly an idea that not many creators would think of doing after their first season has wrapped up.

-♠- The Company Family Man: As a Heroes extra, TWoP had their first podcast featuring Jack Coleman! Listen to part one and part two of the interview, and tell me that he isn't the most awesomest person ever. Seriously, I love this man. Intelligent and hilarious.

-♠- Killer Killer, Who's A Killer: For all Dexter fans, you can now pre-order the complete first season off from Amazon. Since I'm a recently converted fan of this amazing series this is such a great deal, and I'm totally pre-ordering my own copy. Which makes me anticipating the second season even though I don't have Showtime so it'll be difficult to view while it's airing, dammit.

-♠- Ayu's 1LOVE: It's been confirmed that Ayumi Hamasaki is getting married to her long-relationship with Tomoya Nagase. Rumors had been circulating for a while, but it's been officially notified that they are, indeed, planning to finally tie the knot by the end of this year. Congratulations to her! I know there's concern whether this'll effect her career and whatnot, but I have no worries over that. She's a successful young woman, and Ayu being happy is all that matters.

-♠- Can't Take The Sky From Me: The Serenity 2-disc collector's edition region 1 DVD will be available for purchase on Augst 21st. That's right folks, this is the director's cut edition where most of the special features seen on the region 4 DVDs will be on with this new release. Not only that, but there's a bonus of cast commentary with Joss Whedon, something I've been wanting since the movie came out, and the Tam Sessions. Also, have you seen the coverart? It's far better than the original US artwork (which has ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIE!REAVERS, ARGH! at the bottom and Serenity shooting lazers like Star Wars). This is much cleaner without all that clutter.

Serenity: The MST3K Version! That's right, our lovely BDM has been MSTed in all its fabulous hilarity of Mike Nelson, Crow, and Tom Servo and their commentaries of doom! It's nonstop entertainment, although if you're unfamiliar with MST3K you probably won't understand. Still, this ain't no Manos: The Hands of Fate. Klingons, Luke Skywalker and other pop-culture references need no apply, although it is often hilarious.

Seriously. BEST THING EVER! HEEE!

'Brokeback Mountain' tops Oscar bets, and many are saying that it's going to be hard to beat, considering the large amount of good publicity it's receiving lately. It's good to see it in recognition, as it should get.

In other news, I haven't been able to get Serenity yet. Today was obviously "everybody off work" day because the roads were horrendously crowded, with people doing last minute Christmas shopping and all -- plus with the buckets of rain we've been having lately, it'll be easier to buy it tomorrow. But it shall be in my possession soon enough! My mother still needs to see it, as she has promised she would once the DVD comes. So, yay!

I mean, how can you go wrong with River's amazing Slayer!Ballerina-Fu she's got going on? And the Fruity Oaty Bars. And Captain Tightpants! Hee!

Also, cute little Joss Whedon article that comes out in the next addition of TVGuide. Hee! Love that picture of Joss --- him and his evil mastermind of genius ideas. Hee, an iHole and SereniFly, and a CSI musical. Oh Joss, you and your geeker joy of fanboyishness. How I love and bow to thee. And he mentions VMars, too! *huggles too cute Joss*

The spontaneous Fruity Oaty Bar commerical for all! Because "Fruity Oaty Bars, they make a man out of a mouse..." and they "make you bust out of your blouse." Download, listen, and love my Browncoat friends, dong ma?

This is a pimping reminder that the Serenity DVD will be available in exactly 4 days, with the hidden Easter Egg which includes the actual full-length Fruity Oaty Bar commercial (subliminal message-free) along with all other Serenity-goodies.

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