February 09 2010
Boondock Saints 2 available for pre-order.
The sequel starring Julie Benz will be out on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 9th.
January 28 2010
Buffy Season 8 and Dr Horrible win some Diamond GEM awards.
"Dark Horse Comics' Buffy the Vampire Slayer hit a double-header for the Oregon-based publisher, with issue #22 awarded Licensed Comic of the Year and the Season 8 TP Volume 4: Time of Your Life winning Licensed TP of the Year". And the Dr Horrible DVD won Audio/Visual Media of the Year.
Thirty gloriously geeky actors and directors.
Apparently there's some sort of mathematical basis for the rankings. Anyhow, Joss storms into sixth place , Felicia Day comes 14th and Nathan Fillion is 22nd.
January 26 2010
Joss says "I do hope to create something in this calendar year".
He also talks about Dr Horrible 2 and his upcoming Glee episode (and whether Neil Patrick Harris will guest).
January 25 2010
Pics of Joss Whedon at last night's Producers Guild Awards.
He was accepting the Vanguard Award for achievements in new media and technology. If you look at the "Backstage and Audience" section, you'll seen some photos of Joss and a very dapper Neil Patrick Harris.
January 22 2010
Helping Haiti Heal - a multi fandom webcast event.
This is a four hour show scheduled for tomorrow at 2pm EST. The aim is to raise lots of money for Partners In Health.
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January 19 2010
Joss and NPH to reunite- on Glee?
Ausiello says they're waiting on the okay from CBS.
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Peace Fund Charity Auction for Haiti featuring Nathan Fillion & Tony Head autographs.
The Peace Fund is auctioning signed Nathan Fillion and Anthony Stewart Head photographs to raise money for Haiti relief.
January 17 2010
News from the TCA press tour: A Joss Whedon show on FX?
John Landgraf, the network president, says that he'll be having lunch with Joss in a couple of weeks (as a result of Joss' representatives calling and scheduling). Landgraf says "I have enormous respect for him".
January 13 2010
Beth Grant tells a short li'l story about Joss.
In the A.V. Club's Random Roles column, Beth Grant (Ghost Mom in Angel's"Rm w/a Vu") tells a little story about a meeting she had with Joss (interestingly enough, for something not-Angel). Scroll down to the section about Speed to read.
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January 11 2010
"I'll be god-damned if I watch a show called Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Pat Rothfuss shares 7 reasons he is a Whedon fan and raffles off some nice collections for Heifer International. You can also donate directly and he will match funds by 50%. Auctions end January 15th. He's basically doing this to introduce people to Joss.
January 09 2010
"I keep talking about trying to invite Whedon to come to an editorial-board meeting."
So says Gail Collins of The New York Times (home to a number of Buffy fans) in some snippets from an interview conducted by Emily Nussbaum of New York magazine.
January 06 2010
'Joss Whedon Is Our Master Now' - an article.
Esther Kustanowitz explains why "Joss' experience, humor and energy will see us through the next decade". Extra material that cut for space can be found over at the author's blog.
January 01 2010
Serenity & Dr. Horrible singled out in Geekscape's Best of The Decade list.
Author for the site, Jim Pellegrinelli lists the best pop culture had to offer these past ten years (Comics, Film, TV, The Web). Includes spoilers for other properties and some language.
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December 31 2009
Whedon's Brunettes: Dark, Dainty, Disturbed and ... Disturbing?
Pretty, fragile, damaged and dangerous -- what's the connection among these traits in female characters who occupy an important role in a number of Whedon works, and what's behind their creator's fixation?
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December 26 2009
Kokatu graphs the science fiction masters of the decade.
A "best of decade" comparison that isn't a list. There are points and charts!
December 23 2009
The Most Badass Women of the Past Decade.
TWoP gives us a list of butt kicking chicks of the decade that include a little blond from Sunnydale and a Terminator.
December 08 2009
10 Small Screen Masterpieces from Joss Whedon.
A thoughtful list of one fan's top 10 favorite Whedon TV moments, from Buffy to Dollhouse, with stops in-between.
When TV Became Art.
Emily Nussbaum of New York Magazine writes of television in the 00s. "But for anyone who loves television, who adores it with the possessive and defensive eyes of a fan, this was most centrally and importantly the first decade when television became recognizable as art, great art." Several references to Joss.
December 05 2009
11 things you don't know about Joss.
Fox Broadcasting suddenly made Dollhouse-related use of its YouTube account today in honor of the show's return.
November 27 2009
Joss Whedon on Sky News.
He was talking about the current popularity of vampires.
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November 23 2009
Producers Guild to honor Joss.
"Joss Whedon has mastered the art of melding the newest technology with inspired storytelling, truly exemplifying the spirit of the Vanguard Award".
November 20 2009
STVs Top 12 Onscreen Vampires.
Spike makes the list.
November 16 2009
November 15 2009
"Gone too Soon" Sci-Fi Show list with a Joss focus.
AOL discusses Joss' seemingly bad luck keeping any series alive since Buffy and lists the Top 12 Sci-Fi shows canceled prematurely. Joss shows appear as well as Whedononians cast in other series.
November 14 2009
AV Club's Best TV Episodes of the Decade.
Includes Angel "Smile Time" and Dollhouse "Epitaph One".
November 12 2009
The A.V. Club lists Buffy and Firefly in its top 30 shows of the decade.
How I Met Your Mother also makes the cut, along with many others.
November 10 2009
Why is Joss Whedon on my shirt?
A blogger gives his reasons for wearing the "Joss Whedon is my Master now" t-shirt.
November 09 2009
Joss Whedon talks Glee, Terminator and the Dr Horrible sequel.
He's willing to go up to $15,000 for the Terminator franchise, he'll be shooting the Glee episode in March (it's his favourite new show) and he thinks Horrible Turn is "itsy kitschy glitzy" (turns out it should be "itsy kitsy goodsy") .
November 07 2009
Hallowhedon 2 Tickets on Sale.
Tony Head has been confirmed as a guest at this 2010 London convention.
Fox to open online studio inspired by Joss Whedon and Dr Horrible.
Fox Digital Studios cites Joss Whedon and Dr Horrible as an aspirational model for the venture.
Joss is "really excited" to direct Glee episode, says cast.
Cory Montieth (Finn) tells MTV's Hollywood Crush that "it's good to have a talented fan directing the show".
November 03 2009
IMDB Daily Poll: 'Who is television's top writer-producer?'
Joss currently tops today's IMDb poll with J.J. Abrams just behind.
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"But I adore the Terminator franchise".
Joss explains his open letter to the Terminator owners.
November 02 2009
Why Great Horror is Heartbreaking.
Io9 explains why the best horror stories are the ones with emotional pain, and refers to Whedon's expertise in that area. And in io9 list-related news, the Reavers make its top 10 of the scariest characters in movies.
October 27 2009
31 Classic Halloween episodes and specials.
Both Angel and Buffy episodes make the list.
October 22 2009
The TV Addict pens "An Open Letter To Joss Whedon."
In which the question on all our minds is aptly expressed. Update: Joss comments.
October 21 2009
Sci-Fi's Best Second in Commands.
Top ten list of the greatest number 2's in science fiction. The number one spot is particularly awesome.
October 19 2009
Joss Whedon to direct one of the back-nine episodes of GLEE.
I feel like crying tears of joy right now. Update: Joss comments.
Accessability: essay on sharing creative content.
This essay mentions Joss Whedon and Felicia Day (amongst others) for creative internet native works.
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October 18 2009
Is that Joss Whedon?
A familiar face makes a guest appearance in the first issue of Bendis' and Oeming's relaunched series POWERS.
October 11 2009
The Strange, Twisted, And Destructive Love Stories of Joss Whedon.
io9's Stephen Goldmeier takes on Joss's propensity for presenting "messed-up" relationships.
October 06 2009
The Joss Whedon quiz.
Can you get 20 out of 20?
October 05 2009
Review of Pre-Buffy Joss Script 'Afterlife'.
Script Shadow has a review of a Joss Whedon spec, "Afterlife," written in the early '90s.
September 29 2009
An Evening with Joss and Felicia.
See "Dr. Horrible" and "The Guild - Season Two" on the big screen, and enjoy a discussion with Joss and Felicia on October 16th! (schedule permitting).
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September 25 2009
Joss Whedon: His Best TV Episodes Ever.
TWoP picks Joss Whedon's best episodes of television to date. Episodes of his shows, not necessarily episodes he wrote. EW.com does a similar sort of thing with its "25 Best Whedonverse Episodes" list.
September 24 2009
Full Joss Whedon and Ira Glass interview available.
I'll let Joss and Ira explain: "We did this event hoping to raise money to teach writing to kids. We're kind of, you know, into writing. If you listen, and you're against helping schoolchildren with their homework and expanding their literary horizons, then certainly do not click the donate button. Everyone else, please click." This is one of the best Joss interviews in years.
September 22 2009
Whedon's hit-free adventures.
Variety's television columnist, Brian Lowry, dissects the niche appeal of Joss's shows.
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New Hallowhedon Guest Announced.
Harry Groener has been added to the list of stars attending London's Hallowhedon event.
Recap of last night's Joss event in New York.
Some very good nuggets of info here. Especially in regards to what Fox thought of Dollhouse and who would in a fight between Reavers and vampires.
September 20 2009
Tonight on CBS - a truly Horrible Emmys.
Neil Patrick Harris is hosting, David Boreanaz and Alyson Hannigan will be presenting awards and (and this is a HUGE and) there's going to be some sort of Dr Horrible happenstance. Zack Whedon popped by earlier to suggest what form it might take.
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September 16 2009
The 25 greatest cult tv shows ever.
Firefly comes in at number 6 on this EW.com list and Buffy takes the number 2 slot. Huzzah.
September 15 2009
(SPOILER)
Big Joss news: Dollhouse, Dr. Horrible and Cabin updates.
Sci-Fi Wire interviews Joss after a Fox party Monday night.
Bons Mots from Joss.
The vocabulary-building "A Word A Day" mail list always includes a bonus "Thought for Today". Today's thought is a typically impassioned Joss quote about getting involved and making a difference.
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September 02 2009
The top 8 happy moments (sorta) in the Whedonverse.
Was there really that many? Buffyfest seems to think so.
20 classic TV shows from four 'Televisionaries'.
EW.com looks at the seminal shows of Aaron Spelling, J.J. Abrams, Aaron Sorkin and our very own Joss Whedon.
August 31 2009
TV Squad's top ten Whedonverse big bads.
Who features on your own list?
August 29 2009
What kind of Girl Talk girl are you?
On a lazy saturday morning, I bring you this blast from the past.
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Buffy & Dollhouse: Original pilot vs. Official pilot.
io9 takes a look at shows that experienced significant changes between their original pilots and the aired ones. TSCC's in there too.
August 28 2009
io9 Counts down the top 100 scifi/fantasy shows of all time - Lots of Whedon love.
"Science fiction and fantasy have ruled television for over 50 years, but some shows have brightened our screens and supercharged our brains more than others. Here's our list of the 100 greatest science fiction/fantasy shows of all time".
Comments about, and by, Joss re: the "fangirl invasion".
Newsarama looks at a posited increasing presence of women and girls in genre fandom. Joss is spoken of, and also himself quoted on the issue.
August 24 2009
"Speed" in Tarantino's Top 20 Movies of Last 17 Years.
"There have been few exhilaration movies quite like it." Joss wrote a lot of the script.
August 19 2009
The Shakespearean Heroes Science Fiction Should Steal From.
IO9 takes a fascinating look at how some recent examples of science fiction could benefit from paying close attention to the Bard of Avon's playbook. Contains spoilers for the Dollhouse episodes "Echo" and "Epitaph One."
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August 18 2009
SFX Magazine's 26 greatest tearjerkers.
Five scenes from the Whedonverse make the list.
August 14 2009
A Comic Con red carpet interview with Joss Whedon.
In which he manages to talk about if Firefly is coming back, the Dr Horrible sequel, the new Buffy movie (and use an Astonishing X-Men analogy for it), Buffy seasons 8 and 9 and Sugarshock! all in the space of 85 seconds.
August 07 2009
The AV Club staff explain which celebrities they would choose as a best friend.
Mr. Whedon is one of the chosen.
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August 04 2009
Showrunners protest the removal of live presentation of writing awards at the Emmys.
Jane Espenson, Steve DeKnight,David Fury and Jeffrey Bell among them.
When Wheaton saw Whedon.
Wil Wheaton blogs about his expierence at SDCC, including being on 'The Guild' panel and seeing Joss Whedon in the front row.
July 29 2009
Looking for Your Favorite Whedonverse Celeb? Find their Twitter Info Here!
Whedonverse has a nicely laid out page that displays all the Whedon-relevant twitter contact information.
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July 28 2009
Joss appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Fallon tries to sell his "The Recharger" character to Joss, and other geek-gods like Stan Lee, Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, and Geoff Johns amongst others. All at this year's Comic Con.
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July 20 2009
Why The Ladies Love Vampires.
Article discusses recent increase in vampire fandom and the attraction that vampires seem to have, especially for women. Buffy nod on second page.
July 17 2009
Dark Horse Comics booth signing events at Comic-Con.
Amongst the Dark Horse booth signings are Jane, Georges, Joss, Zack, Jed, and Maurissa. The schedule means Joss et al are there on Saturday as well, not just Friday.
July 14 2009
Characters who say what the audience is thinking.
IO9 takes on those characters that break the meta-barrier between audience and show.
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July 12 2009
That Joss Whedon Comic Con schedule in full.
Friday 24th reads like this - 4.00 - 5.15 pm Joss and Eliza chatter about Dollhouse and 'Epitaph One' gets shown in all its glory. And then at 5.15pm, Joss will talk about his Dark Horse projects for 45 minutes. Oh and make sure you're around on Sunday for the Once More With Feeling fan screening.
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June 29 2009
Photos of Joss' Shasha Seminar speech at Wesleyan.
Pretty much, or, really, exactly what the post title says. The event occurred back in May.
June 23 2009
J is for...
With exceptionally good timing, Neill Cameron reaches the letter J on his illustrated A-Z of Awesomeness.
An open letter to Joss from TVOvermind.
The gist: Make Buffy the kind of gigantic, multiple-series-spanning franchise that Dr. Who is.
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Happy Birthday, Joss.
Doesn't look like anyone else has started this annual thread yet so here goes. Let the stream of paraphrased Whedonverse birthday related quotes begin...
June 22 2009
Joss turns 45. TFAW.com celebrates.
In honor of the Purple One's birthday this week, Things From Another World are offering special discounts on anything and everything in their store Whedon-relevant.
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Twitterlit Has a New Category for Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Twitterlit, which posts the first sentences from books, has been Buffycentric lately. And now they've set up a new section for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Today, they've added to the section with two entries on Firefly.
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TVFandex - new service that tracks online interest in TV shows.
Web site creation service Wetpaint has launched a measurement system called TVFandex that tracks fan interest in popular TV shows. Dollhouse, Chuck & Terminator mentioned.
June 16 2009
Whedon shows cited as examples of how to survive.
In a piece about how the axeing of Primeval doesn't necessarily mean it's dead, the examples of how to survive are both Joss shows.
Buffy and Angel make TV Guide's Top 100 Episodes of All Time.
Angel's "I Will Remember You" comes in at #78, and Buffy's "Once More, With Feeling" clocks in #14.
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June 14 2009
The 100 Other Best Movie Quotes Of All Time.
Pajiba lists the top 100 movie quotes rarely included on 'best of' lists. Both Serenity and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog make the top 30.
June 12 2009
The best sci-fi cliffhangers.
SFX Magazine picks the Angel episode 'Calvary' and the Buffy episode 'Surprise' for their 15 greatest sci-fi cliffhangers (only one episode per show if you were wondering). Spoilers if you haven't seen the series 2 finale of Ashes to Ashes.
June 01 2009
Coverage of Joss Whedon's keynote address at Wesleyan.
On Saturday night Joss gave a lecture on "Defining American Culture: How Movies and TV Get Made" at Wesleyan University. Topics of interest included The Cabin in the Woods, Dollhouse, Goners, Dr. Horrible and that Buffy movie. More coverage can be found at Still Indie.
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May 28 2009
Write-up and video of Joss at last month's Harvard Humanism Award Ceremony.
A new write-up (with cool cake photos) to accompany the five minute video clip of Joss speaking at Harvard on April 10th, 2009, when he was presented with their "Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism"
May 11 2009
Seven franchises J.J. Abrams should reboot.
In light of the new Star Trek, Cinematical suggests other ideas for Abrams to revive. Three Joss-related items make the list.
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May 10 2009
"Seven Things I Love About Sci-Fi" by Joss Whedon.
Number seven is Kurt Russell. Pure genius of a list.
May 06 2009
T1 Convention Recap.
A good recap of all the goings on at the T1 convention that happened in the UK about a week and a 1/2 ago with lots of photos. Guests included Summer Glau, Dichen Lachman, Miracle Laurie, Felicia Day and Adam Baldwin.
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Where Have All The Superheroines Gone?
A look at current TV trends since the end of Buffy and Veronica Mars.
Wizard Magazine's 25 Greatest SciFi shows ever.
Angel and Firefly come in at nos. 14 and 11 respectively and Buffy takes fourth place.
Joss singing on This American Life available for download.
Joss performed "Heart, Broken" for "This American Life - Live!", and the radio episode is now available in podcast form.
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Joss, David & Eliza in New FOX.com Promo.
Joss Whedon, David Boreanaz & Eliza Dushku are featured in a new FOX promo for FOX.com that was posted on the FOX Broadcasting YouTube site.
May 05 2009
Top 5 'Star Trek' Dream Directors.
fearnet.com lists their dream picks for Star Trek directors, and our 'god' is one of them.
Whedon Week at CC2K - The Lost Script For Alien: Resurrection.
CinCity2000 digs up Whedon's shooting script for Alien:Resurrection and compares it to the filmed version.
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May 04 2009
Wolfram Alpha to Challenge Google?
Looks like two of Joss's evil inventions are teaming up to take over the real world.
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May 01 2009
David Boreanaz - Go Sixers. Can I Say That?
He blogs about the Flyer's final game in the 2009 NHL playoffs.
April 30 2009
April 29 2009
The Great Sci-Fi Divide: Why don't we want science fiction on TV?
EW asks the ultimate question.
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