It looks like Joss Whedon managed to work an easter egg from the Alien universe into Firefly. Marc Bernardin at Blastr noticed that the Weyland-Yutani Corporation logo pops up in the pilot episode of the series.
In the opening sequence of Firefly‘s pilot episode, “Serenity,” Nathan Fillion’s Malcolm Reynolds is fighting the Battle of Serenity Valley. And losing. But before he’s forced to lay down his guns, he hops behind a giant anti-aircraft cannon to shoot down an Alliance fighter. And when he powers up the gun, the heads-up-display reveals a very familiar logo in the top part of the screen
It’s right in the top center. As Mal would say, “Huh.”
I’d also like to point out the Weyland-Yutani motto is “Building Better Worlds.” Sounds a mite like the Alliance, dontcha think?
See the Weyland-Yutani Corporation logo after the break.
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It’s still months before San Diego Comic Con but cool merchandise is already appearing on sites like QMx. Today they unveiled two exclusive maquettes that everyone is going to want to own. There’s Admiral Adama from Battlestar Galactica in 1:10 scale and measuring 5.9″ tall and Book from Firefly at 4.5″ tall. Both are limited editions of 1,000 pieces. Sign up for the waitlist now and you’ll get a chance to preorder these beautiful maquettes before Comic-Con and have them shipped after the show.
See more images after the jump…
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You’re not dreaming. That really is Serenity made from Lego bricks. It’s a beautiful concept that could become a reality with a little help from fans. The set was submitted by LEGOCuusoo user tbone_tbl, and it just needs a couple thousand more votes to be considered for production. Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin have already thrown down support for the set on Twitter, and let’s be honest – Browncoats are good at rallying.
Would you buy this set if it makes it to a shelf near you? This Browncoat definitely would.
See more photos of the Firefly set after the break.
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Oh, Firefly. Even though you’ve been off season for years, you’ll never really be gone. Remember when Joss Whedon recently said he hasn’t given up on bringing the series back? Optimism doesn’t always prevail over the real world. In a recent chat on Reddit promoting his current movies (Cabin in the Woods and this little film called The Avengers) Whedon outlined exactly what would have to happen for Serenity go get back in the air:
“Step 2: Cancel Castle. Step 3: Cancel Homeland. Step 4: Generally destroy everybody’s careers. Step 5: Avoid Step 2,” he wrote.
The Firefly cast members have busy schedules now, but maybe the stars could align one day. Maybe. To me, it seems like Whedon might be letting go. What do you guys think?
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SXSW isn’t just about tech news, it’s the place to get fresh news of almost any geek variety. Joss Whedon appeared on a panel at the convention in Texas over the weekend, and to no one’s surprise, he professed his love for Firefly. He also stated that he’s up for making another movie or even more seasons of the television show. Hollywood should certainly be listening by now given that Whedon’s is absolutely everywhere and his destined-to-be-a-blockbuster, The Avengers, will be released soon.
Whedon stated (as reported by Indiewire):
I keep thinking they’re going to call me, crunch the numbers and say “Hey, we can make money from this!” — but they don’t. I would never rule it out, I love those people. But I can’t just wait by the phone.”
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It seems like it took forever, but finally… FINALLY pre-orders have begun on the awesome Malcolm Reynolds pistol replica from QMx.
The 1:1 scale replica was cast in polystone from the original molds used in the series and it weighs in at just over a pound—giving it a solid heft. It’s definitely a must-have for Mal cosplayers. But the best part is that it will only set you back $79.95.
QMx has informed us that pre-orders are blowing out the door, so if you’re interested, jump on it as soon as possible. Shipments are expected to begin in April.
Product Page ($79.95)
My father had a ship in a bottle on his desk, but I prefer something a little more modern.
It’s no wonder, then, that a true fan of Joss Whedon’s Firefly TV Series and motion picture Serenity would have a 1:400th scale model of the beloved ship on his or her desk. 8 inches long, hand painted and cast from dozens of parts – some as small as a millimeter, her design matches the model used in Firefly down to the smallest detail. There’s even two little removable shuttles in case your on-board companion needs to take a side-trip.
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The staff of Quantum Mechanix gets to see the neatest things this side of the ‘verse. They recently got a tour at Universal Studios, and they came across a massive model of our favorite Firefly class ship, Serenity.
About three months ago, while getting a very rare tour of the Universal archives, we came across something tucked into a corner and covered in plastic that made our hearts skip a beat: a highly-detailed 12-foot-long filming model of the Reaverized Serenity. We could hardly believe what we were seeing!
As many Browncoats know, there has been a rumor around for years that a filming miniature used for the crash scene on Mr. Universe’s planet. But that rumor was either denied as either being totally false, or that the miniature used was a simple styrofoam model. As you can see from the picture below, it does exist and is about as far from a “simple” model as you could imagine.
The archivists were generous enough to let us come back last month with a camera and crew to fully document the model – ALL 12 FEET OF HER! So, to start off the New Year right, we wanted to introduce you to the biggest, most impressive Serenity ever made (QMx designer Hawk included for scale).
Check out more pics in the gallery below.
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Not too long ago a Wisconsin professor put a poster featuring a quote from Firefly on his office door. The quote is from a moment in the pilot episode when Mal and Simon have one of their first showdowns. Simon expresses concern about Mal killing him in his sleep, and Mal calmly explains, “You don’t know me, son, so let me explain this to you once: if I ever kill you, you’ll be awake. You’ll be facing me, and you’ll be armed.”
That last word set off fireworks. The professor received an email from the sheriff asking him to remove the poster. The university stood behind the sheriff stating it wasn’t an act of censorship but an act of sensitivity. They saw the word “armed” as a veiled threat, not freedom of expression. They threatened him with criminal charges. The professor posted the quote because he’s a fan and because the moment really illustrates that Mal is a reasonably peaceful man. He’s not going to get angry unless you give him reason.
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We first heard that QMx was developing an official Firefly Mal Reynolds pistol replica when we visited their HQ last year, but now we have word that pre-orders for the pistol will begin in Q1 of 2012!
The 1:1 scale replica was cast in polystone from the original molds used in the series and you’ll be able to pick one up for only $79.95. If you’re cosplaying as Mal, this is a must-have accessory.
Product Page ($79.95 / Waiting List Sign-Up)
