Someone on FireflyFans.net posted a promotional image from Serenity. Whoo!

I'm trying to keep an open mind regarding the ship's new design. I'm so happy that we're getting a Serenity movie that I feel we have no room to criticize those kinds of details. And Joss and the cast are happy about it, so I know we're in good hands, but I can't help feeling that what little we see in this image is in a totally different spirit than the ship in the TV show. What's up with all the blue metal? I want a firefly that was welded together, fashioned out of cheap, ordinary metal that hasn't received any special treatment. I want a ship designed based on function over flash. I don't want clean. I don't want shiny. I don't want blue. AND I WANT MY DOOR SHAPED LIKE A UNION JACK.

Is it tremendously mean that I get a modicum of glee at not seeing Inara there? Though the absence of Book makes me sad. Of course, it really wouldn't make sense for him to stay with the crew for any great length of time, especially given that he had no source of income. :D

Other things to ponder: Why does River's dress actually fit her? (And does River look oddly like Fred in this picture, or is it just me?) Why is Wash packing heat? Where are the Captain's tightpants? What about Kaylee's overalls? And what is going on with Jayne's hairstyle? Is Kaylee wearing a watch?

Hee, I love how I started this entry with "I feel we have no room to criticize." XD