Serenity Red Carpet Premiere
Thursday, September 22, 2005 Joss Whedon, Christopher Buchanan, Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, Morena Baccarin, Alan Tudyk, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Ron Glass.
There are so many Browncoats in this report I am using screen names to keep it all consistent.
Rosie’s Report
I arrived around 5 pm and parked in front of the movie theater. I am going to meet AmyL33. The first thing I see are signs directing us to the Serenity Premiere. Honestly, I really still can't believe what is happening. It totally feels like I am in the middle of a great dream. I am just enjoying it.
As I walk out and see the movie theater, I see up on the marquis "World Premiere of Serenity”. 
I smile and jump up and hop for joy. This is really happening! I see AmyL33 and she takes some pictures. I run into Bleddyn and Firecracker and we are joined by Flyhead. Then Hasufel and his daughter come up to me. I see Rhobyneish at the HardRock telling Flyhead her food has arrived. We say hi and chat for a bit and then make our way to Will Call.
At Will Call they are not ready but I find lots of Browncoats waiting. I know so many people that I can't remember who I saw first. It’s a blur of images. I remember seeing Suinegapf(sp?), Arlo, Odile, Ying, Shiny, Redaly, Arielle, MeiMei, Betsyslu, Firegate3... I am trying to remember who else but I am blanking. There are too many people. My mental pictures are blurry. I remember Windhover was there.
Then I saw 2 friends who don't post on the board and had to connect them with Saxon who I heard were eating at the Hard Rock. There sat a table full of Browncoats: Vampirefan, MyOrangeHat, RayHill, Saxon, Ewok and more folks that I did not even register. Saxon came with me to pick up her tickets. I picked up my tickets. I saw HandmaidenAnde but she did not see me.
I get my friends set up and I have my ticket so my next order of business is to get food. I see a lady standing by herself and I ask her if she is with anyone. She said no so I introduced myself and told her I wanted to grab some food. She decides to stick with me. Then Windhover steps up and says food sounds good. Another friend also joins us not from the board, so the girl on her own I'll refer to as EB and my other friend will be E. The Will Call area, which has a special Browncoats Will Call area, is next to Jillians. So that is where we go. Apparently they did not have any wait staff but the Bartender could take food orders. I order grilled chicken sandwich with a Lemon Drop. The Lemon Drop was in honor of LuxLucre. He bought shots for everyone at the very first Vegas Shindig. He introduced me to it and I always think of Lux when I have a Lemon Drop.
Windhover is talking to EB and I am talking to E but I am also concerned about my family and making sure things go smoothly. I go outside to make the call and I see my sister and her husband, Carol and her friend and My brother who is also in the movie. I saw DanRegal and gave him a hug. Once my family was set I no longer needed to worry about anyone. I told Carol I was not responsible for her. Either our sister or brother would be taking her home. As I make my way back to Jillians I see Tamara, Pip, Seawhere, Arlo, Vampirefan and a few others I can't recall. I went back and my drink was waiting but not my food. I am hungry and excited but still not believing what is happening. In what world do we fans get to walk the Red Carpet to the Premiere of Serenity?!?!
After eating we walked over to the Red Carpet. I found Saxon and Julie against the railing. I was so happy. Everything was just incredible. Ron came down first. There was a stage set up for interviews. For those not familiar with Red Carpet set ups. They start near Jillians, there are 2 lanes. The right is for the STARS and the left for the guests. Browncoats walked on the left. The media was on the right and the fans were on the left side. The photographers are first, then ET and Entertainment and Access Hollywood interviews; then a stage with an MC for the crowd of fans. I forgot the man's name but he did a great job. He asked all Browncoats to cheer and he was impressed. There was a special section for Browncoats closest to the Red Carpet. There was also a section above the the food court. That is where my family was. After the stage there is more press for interviews.
So Ron came first and he was awesome. He gets up on stage and he yells, “Browncoats Forever!” He said he was excited for the fans to see the movie. Then came Morena and she waved to the crowd. Sean was excited. Nathan came over to the fan area, he signed autographs. I was amazed and did not get his attention. I must say he looked fabulous. Handsome beyond belief and well dressed. I was proud. Then came Joss and we had to go walk the Red Carpet.
It was Pip and I with my sister and her friend. Saxon, Ewok and her clan. It was 7:27 and I started to run. I kept thinking what if I miss it. Once on the Red Carpet I made sure folks were behind me then started to slow down.
The first people I see are Chris Buchanan and Adam Baldwin. They were talking to someone and I just looked at Chris he saw me and acknowledged with a nod and I just blew him a kiss. Then Adam shouts, "Rosie!" which I did not expect in the least. Hello? We are on the red carpet!!! I smiled and a security was telling us to keep moving. At this point of course I am flying high. We continue on and then I see my mom recording as I walk the red carpet. The rest Morena and Sean and Nathan and Joss are still being interviewed. Alan, Summer and Jewel came after us so we did not see them walk.
So we enter and find which theater to go to. They had several. The one with all the the stars was the same one I was in. I was seated in the second row with my brother. Odile is sitting in front of me and apparently the person sitting next to her is with the person sitting next to me so we trade. I sit up front with Odile. AmyL33 was with Flyhead ; Pip and Seawhere and KelKat where there as well as Saxon and her family. Windhover was there also. That's all the Browncoats I knew. I saw Joss, Summer, Morena, Sean in the theater.
Special non-Firefly moment: I knew Alyson Hannigan, (Willow on Buffy) was going to be there and Alexis Denisof (Wesley on Angel) is her husband. I asked Saxon to get me if she saw Alexis. I have wanted to meet him forever. Saxon grabs me and leads the way to him. Alexis was there but Alyson was first so I acknowledged her and told her I was a fan. Then Saxon is introducing me to Alexis and I tell him what a marvelous job he's done with the character. He smiled and was great. Then we head outside the theater. Alexis is super hot! Alyson is very pretty and very lucky. I am thrilled to finally meet him.
The movie begins and I am still excited and thrilled to see it. I almost start to cry with how beautiful this whole event is. I am sitting here and really can't believe it. The movie ends and it still gets me, it’s truly the best movie and just gets better and better each time. I picked up more details. The movie is just chalk full. Then I go find the folks who watched it for the first time. Then we head out to the After-Party. In the lobby of the theater I see Adam and walk over. There's a little boy next to him. I just shake his hand and tell him how great the movie is. Then someone else comes up and I move off. See that's the thing.The ending of the encounter is when someone else comes up and you move on.
We walked over to the After-Party and I am just excited beyond belief. I see Chris Buchanan and I am happy. Really what can I say to this man? There are not enough words to truly thank him. From the bottom of my heart he has given and given and given and he has a great heart; truly a hero to all Browncoats. Did I mention when I blew him a kiss he blew one back?! He is the best and we are all lucky to have him in our corner. Chris Buchanan is my hero.
OK, enough gushing. See that's why I could not go speak to him, all I can do is gush. We walk to the After-Party, enter Universal Studios through the Ampitheather entrance. I am just amazed and happy we are getting in. There's a big banner that says Serenity! There are lots of places to get food every where. I am excited. I still haven't seen Alan and that is my mission. I need to see him. No one else has seen him.
So we start walking and I catch a glance of him smiling just as he is entering a special area for the cast. It is right of course for them to have their own area and I am disappointed and dumbfounded. I see Adam enter as well I just stand there for a while and finally realize if he just went in he's not coming out soon. I am happy I saw him but sad I might not get an interaction. We start walking to the side and finding other Browncoats. Someone asks me the plan. They think I can get us in. I say I do not have that much power; at that moment the doors, literally open to this private area. We are allowed to enter!!! Can you believe that?! We get to go inside! This event just gets better and better. I am walking around looking at everything. They have planets hanging and a lot of Asian decor, more food and drinks.
Finally I see Alan Tudyk talking to folks. I am too happy. I need to settle down before I go over. I have Ying, Windhover and my friend E with me. They are wondering when I am going over. Finally I start to settle down and I go over. I wait patiently as others get their chance, then as Alan is talking to people this woman on his left. I am on his right. She tells him she needs to talk. I am wondering who she is but think she is a friend. Alan continues talking to the people/fans. I am afraid he will leave before I get my chance. Ying pokes him on the arm to get his attention but he is focussed. So I just reach out and hold his hand very nonchalantly. He lets me and remains focussed. He must know it is me; I walked by him as he was talking. He finishes and turns to me and says,"Hey, Rosie" and greets me with a cheek to cheek hug. I told him I brought people for him to meet and remain silent. Windhover talks and I think Ying said something. Alan is just beautiful and talks with everyone. Then we start to move away, backing out. Alan is talking to other people. Then Alan reaches for my hand and gives me a parting hug and says, "Always a pleasure to see you." I am just flying high. I am so happy. I just say, "Thank you". I was truly amazed. I was really floored. I got a good-bye from Alan! It was a very sweet interaction. After that I am done. I really was on cloud nine.
I spoke to Morena and she asked where the other folks were. I told her to look for the clusters. Jewel is over there. Sean is there and Summer is right there. She laughed.
I met Cookie and Bob Fillion. They are two great people and it is easy to see how Nathan turned out so well. His brother is also quite handsome. Nathan was shaking hands with a few ladies as he was leaving. I was the last person and he remembered my name.
Then the party was over. It was an amazing experience and the Browncoats there were great. Serenity Rocks! Chris Buchanan is my hero. Browncoats Forever!
MORE Red Carpet Stories from other Browncoats posted on the OB:
Rosie :
Wow. Brain Fried. We walked the Red Carpet and attended the premiere of Serenity!!! Ron came first, then Morena, Sean. Nathan. Joss. Chris Buchanan. Adam. Then Pip and I with Saxon, Ewok, My sis Carol, Julie with Betty and Aimee.
I really don't know what to say. There is so much and it really is surreal. Seeing fellow Browncoats walk the Red Carpet. Seeing BDHs also walking for Serenity Premiere was wonderful, really beyond belief wonderful.
Julie’s report:
I’m sure that other reports will be more detailed than mine, so, for once, I shall be relatively brief. I was fortunate enough to attend the premiere along with many other Browncoats. I almost was unable to attend though. Back to School Night was scheduled for that very evening, and my attendance at the function was mandatory. Luck was on my side, however, as some fellow teachers were able to help me out and move the event to the following week.
My guest was my best friend Maria. I had gotten Maria addicted to Firefly over the summer via my DVDs. I was so happy that she was able to go accompany me as, with three small children at home, she doesn’t have a lot of free time. We met up with our fellow Browncoats and took our position behind the barricades. Energy was high and we cheered our hearts out for our BDHs. Morena recognized our group, and seemed pleased to see us. (At least I hope so. We don’t come off as stalker-ish do we? Hmmm.) When Nathan showed up, he hopped over the red carpet to say hi to all the fans. It’s his night, and he’s interacting with the masses! Wow! As he’s signing autographs, I realize I recognize his date from another favorite show of mine, Homefront. She seems surprised that I remember her from that role, yet smiles and speaks with us for a few moments. Very nice.
I was not in the larger theater with the cast, but seeing the film (again) with my fellow Browncoats and best friend still made the night perfect. Maria and I were both excited about the free popcorn and soda, which if I think about, is kind of weird. Maria adored the film, which made me happy! After, we met up with everyone else and walked over to the after party.
The party was in full swing and we walked around a bit. Maria thought it was funny how Browncoats seemed to know and greet each other just from seeing one another and various conventions and events. We went into the VIP party to look around at the various sets. It was a very surreal experience. I was able to introduce Maria to Morena, but then I felt bad because it seems our BDHs were being mobbed. I hope they were able to take time out and enjoy the party. They had worked so hard to get to this point and I do hope they were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. They deserve it!
We sat for a spell, still not believing the events of the evening. A couple of the marketing guys from Universal recognized me from my DVD interview, and came over to chat. They were very friendly and having a lot of fun at the party. We spoke for a while, then went our separate ways. I had to teach the next day and Maria had to get home to her husband and kids.
No words can describe the night. To have the kind of opportunity, to interact with such a talented and wonderful cast, to be part of something so eventful. I can safely say, it will be a memory I hold dear for years to come.
Coming up I have: Dammitgirlie, Flyhead, Redaly, AmyL33, Windhover, Pip, Ying and our Aussie Browncoat JenskiJen.
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