Best News Ever! Joss Whedon Spills Exclusive Deets on his New Series.
Joss, Eliza and Tim reunite for new Fox series called Dollhouse. :D Interviews and quotage. Ausiello Report has a rundown on this most awesome news as well.
Other links:
TV Week
Variety
L.A. Times
EW
For you Purple People Watchers, there is now a Joss Posttm in this thread.
[ edited by jengod on 2007-11-01 03:14 ]
[ edited by Damon (zeitgeist) on 2007-11-01 04:34 ] (added new category and merged in many links)

theonetruebix | November 01, 05:55 CET
jengod | November 01, 05:56 CET
ETA: SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
[ edited by cabri on 2007-11-01 03:05 ]
cabri | November 01, 06:04 CET
theonetruebix | November 01, 06:06 CET
swanjun | November 01, 06:09 CET
no words
daedreams | November 01, 06:11 CET
theonetruebix | November 01, 06:13 CET
[ edited by pat32082 on 2007-11-01 03:16 ]
pat32082 | November 01, 06:14 CET
I just don't know what to think. I mean, I am in shock right now. I want to jump up and down, and I'm jumping on the inside...but, FOX??? I don't know. Maybe it's a sexy enough show that it will get good ratings.
OH MY GOD!!!!!
electricspacegirl | November 01, 06:14 CET
ETA: And this hits right before we all start showing up in Hollywood tomorrow for Serenity LA. C'mon, Joss, you know you want to come to the parties and beam about this, right?
[ edited by theonetruebix on 2007-11-01 03:21 ]
theonetruebix | November 01, 06:17 CET
kurya | November 01, 06:19 CET
pat32082 | November 01, 06:21 CET
Bibbildy.
[ edited by lexigeek on 2007-11-01 03:25 ]
lexigeek | November 01, 06:22 CET
*joins the high-pitched squeeing already in progress, thus causing bats and dolphins everywhere to become extremely confused.*
And Tim, 'cause it wasn't exciting enough already... and it's Halloween, how fitting somehow!
AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
ET: fix the fact that I've been a day off all day.
[ edited by QuoterGal on 2007-11-01 07:25 ]
QuoterGal | November 01, 06:22 CET
zz9 | November 01, 06:24 CET
BUT
IT's FOX!!! Our beloved Big Purple One decreed no more Fox for him when Firefly got shite-canned...but the new show is gonna be on Fox! I am seriously hoping Fox bribed Joss with a butt-load of greenbacks and a signed-in-blood guarantee about how the show will be developed, filmed, advertised and broadcasted;)
BlueEyedBrigadier | November 01, 06:26 CET
mel63 | November 01, 06:26 CET
mel63 | November 01, 06:27 CET
ETA hint that I'm not an uncultured stick: Is the title in any way a reference to Iben's feminist classic, "A Doll's House"? Cuz if so, I want a star.
[ edited by Pointy on 2007-11-01 03:35 ]
Pointy | November 01, 06:28 CET
No, no—are you kidding? I didn't spend that much time in the bathroom. All seven scripts have been pitched, all stories have been pitched.
Bwahaha!
NimNams | November 01, 06:30 CET
http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Eliza-Dushku-Lures/800026169?rssDate=12345678
TV Week has it's own interview.
http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/james-hibberd/2007/10/joss_whedon_returns_to_fox_wit.php
Seems Joss has been busy the past month or so from the sounds of it.
[ edited by gt0163c on 2007-11-01 03:35 ]
gt0163c | November 01, 06:31 CET
Super big Congrats, Joss. This will be of the awesome. YESS!!
Arabchick | November 01, 06:33 CET
VARIETY: Joss Whedon preps Fox series
http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/james-hibberd/2007/10/joss_whedon_returns_to_fox_wit.php
TVWEEK: Joss Whedon Returns to TV with New Series "Dollhouse"
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2007/10/whedon-returns-.html
LATIMES: Whedon Returns to TV with Dollhouse
jengod | November 01, 06:34 CET
And she also says this: "It’s going to be pandemonium when this [news] hits."
Um, you think?
theonetruebix | November 01, 06:35 CET
Joss like opened a door and there was no brick wall behind it.
Whoo-hoo!
Anonymous1 | November 01, 06:36 CET
wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buffyfanatic18 | November 01, 06:36 CET
5X5B | November 01, 06:36 CET
pat32082 | November 01, 06:36 CET
And I'm guessing the title is a reference to the Ibsen play?
obsessed | November 01, 06:36 CET
Charmuse | November 01, 06:38 CET
FaithFan | November 01, 06:38 CET
Anyone know what the best way to clean urine out of upholstery is?
karosurly | November 01, 06:40 CET
Derf | November 01, 06:43 CET
First post and no words. Figures.
deadbessie | November 01, 06:45 CET
Since they got a seven episode commitment will Joss try to do a mini-arc so that if it isn't renewed it will still have some closure? Hate to be a pessimist but I remember the Big Purple One saying that the end of Buffy season one was written that way.
zz9 | November 01, 06:46 CET
Milligan | November 01, 06:48 CET
theonetruebix | November 01, 06:49 CET
palehorse | November 01, 06:52 CET
Sososososo excited. Screw the pessimism, I just want to see Joss and Eliza back in action on the small screem, I'll take whatever air-time we can get! Let's start the campaigns early and get everyone and their mother watching from the get-go!
Lunakitty | November 01, 06:55 CET
I know, seriously! It's been an eternity since this news dropped!
lexigeek | November 01, 06:56 CET
Pointy | November 01, 06:58 CET
Harmalicious | November 01, 06:58 CET
teachndoc | November 01, 06:58 CET
Same here. I was just about to go tot bed when I decided to give this place one more check and I'm so glad I did.
Derf | November 01, 06:59 CET
Second thing I thought of after I stopped squeeing. :D
First thing: But what about Goners?
cabri | November 01, 07:00 CET
My first post and all I can think of is SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
angelbuffy0 | November 01, 07:01 CET
OMG!
I always knew that I loved Halloween more than Christmas- and see?? I was right!!
mifeng | November 01, 07:02 CET
redtom | November 01, 07:02 CET
sadimac | November 01, 07:02 CET
QuoterGal | November 01, 07:04 CET
I dunno, there could be a wall in there somewhere, or maybe a really clean pane of glass.
I want to get crazily-insanely excited, but I just can't (and it's not 'cause of the Fox thing), I think my optimism is broken.
(okay, I'm a little excited, but not as much as I should be considering the talent involved with this show)
Caleb | November 01, 07:06 CET
I'm not much of a designer, but I can program.
Caleb | November 01, 07:09 CET
And I know which one it is. Offer to help stands from me as well.
theonetruebix | November 01, 07:10 CET
swanjun | November 01, 07:11 CET
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Fox, Whedon in "Dollhouse"
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2007/10/whedon-returns-.html
EW.COM: Joss Whedon taps Eliza Dushku for new Fox series
jengod | November 01, 07:13 CET
jkalderash | November 01, 07:16 CET
rbt | November 01, 07:16 CET
Bruce | November 01, 07:17 CET
This is the biggest, baddest news to hit this town since Angel went off the air. I am so excited to hear all about this. I will be stalking here for more.
ailiel | November 01, 07:18 CET
Mort | November 01, 07:20 CET
creed is eating an apple, i found a potato | November 01, 07:21 CET
Over at Hollywood Insider I found this quote "The latest rewrite of his supernatural triller Goners for Universal "was not incredibly well-received," he says. "Nothing's happening with it right now. It's not good news, but one door closes, and then there's a draft, and another one opens."
Derf | November 01, 07:22 CET
That's all I got.
TamaraC | November 01, 07:23 CET
Yaaaaay! Now I really cant sleep!
Kessie | November 01, 07:23 CET
I lift my cup of tea to Joss, Eliza, and Tim!! All hail the trinity of TV!
Harmalicious | November 01, 07:23 CET
Then I surf the 'net for about a minute and BAM! Dollhouse.
Best. Halloween. Ever.
P.S. Also my first post.
everbeen | November 01, 07:23 CET
*twitch*
Mort | November 01, 07:27 CET
kmb99 | November 01, 07:27 CET
lexigeek | November 01, 07:27 CET
Tonya J | November 01, 07:28 CET
Out of Objects | November 01, 07:28 CET
I saw this and I couldn't believe it was real at first. Fantastic. If I knew anyone else in real life (besides my sister) who likes Whedon I would have told them all by now.
I'm going to go stare at my Buffy-related merchandise and revel in my own geekiness. Or is it nerdiness?
Also, Whedonesque membership after years of lurking! Yay! Best. Halloween. Ever.
HydeMe | November 01, 07:29 CET
dottikin | November 01, 07:32 CET
TVWeek: "Buffy" fans are sure to be excited, too.
Whedon: If they could only see what’s in my head right now.... They should be.
Excited is an understatement. Second Prize: Whedonesque membership finally!
cheesefan | November 01, 07:34 CET
Welcome, new folkses. It's kinda ass-picious that today is both Halloween and an influx of new... um, blood, don't you think? I'm thinking the interwebs might break, but it'll be fun to watch it...
Won't all the sleepy UKers and other members of Europia, etc. be surprised when they get all wakey-wakeys?
QuoterGal | November 01, 07:35 CET
Congratulations, Joss!! (and us, his loyal fans!)
faith21 | November 01, 07:36 CET
Welcome to all the new members! So glad you could join on such good news--and what is destined to be one of our lengthier and more memorable threads.
Squeeeee some more!
palehorse | November 01, 07:37 CET
Except...
What does this mean for Miracle Man?
Banter | November 01, 07:37 CET
wababahooo....wadsskhfa7..... another joss series??? on tv? reallly????
*faints again*
kurya | November 01, 07:38 CET
Great news!!!!
Joss+Eliza+Tim
The only thing better would of been if it was the Faith spin-off.
Can't wait to see what they have in store for us.
I also wonder since it sounds like Joss is on good terms with FOX now if this also might mean they might give the BBC the go ahead for Ripper to go forward this summer.
[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2007-11-01 04:43 ]
Buffyfantic | November 01, 07:39 CET
NaughtyBoozeHound | November 01, 07:41 CET
Small Frye | November 01, 07:41 CET
Also; yay me for finally becoming member after stalking whedonesque for a few years.
Lord Zarquon | November 01, 07:43 CET
Didn't see that one coming.
Wicked cool!
menomegirl | November 01, 07:45 CET
pollaxt | November 01, 07:48 CET
buffyangel299 | November 01, 07:49 CET
Joss & Tim & Eliza & science fiction = WOW!!
crossoverman | November 01, 07:49 CET
NaughtyBoozeHound | November 01, 07:50 CET
rbt | November 01, 07:51 CET
Mort | November 01, 07:53 CET
Haven't stopped smiling for about the last 15 minutes since I saw the story and I've only just managed not to cry. This is just amazing news and so out of the blue. Still got fingers crossed for Goners and Ripper, but 7 episodes (at least) of TV from Joss, Eliza and Tim is just soooooo great.
cypher | November 01, 07:53 CET
zz9 | November 01, 07:55 CET
Harmalicious | November 01, 07:56 CET
deird | November 01, 08:03 CET
I would have totally made out with her yesterday. Today, I'd likely be arrested for what I'd do. (There would certainly be uncontrollable hugging and possibly some bowing at her feet.)
rbt | November 01, 08:05 CET
Celeste | November 01, 08:06 CET
and all of the sudden, it was locked in, and the rest was history, and we have this crazy, exciting bomb-ass new show.
I just wanted to quote that.
Also: Welcome new members! What an auspicious (but hopefully not asspicious) timing for registration.
Sunfire | November 01, 08:11 CET
My treat bag is full!
lauratd | November 01, 08:11 CET
But I would.
zz9 | November 01, 08:12 CET
This is wonderful. I FINALLY get a reg on Whedonesque, I was happy enough about that...
Of course this news is just slightly better.
(and then some nazi came along and corrected your capitalization -ed.)
[ edited by Damon (zeitgeist) on 2007-11-01 05:14 ]
darshan | November 01, 08:13 CET
I get engaged last night(my boyfriend asked me to marry him) and now this.......What a great way to end Oct. 2007.
[ edited by Damon (zeitgeist) on 2007-11-01 05:15 ]
SillyD | November 01, 08:13 CET
deird | November 01, 08:14 CET
I know this isn't really original, but seriously. Best birthday present I've ever gotten.
Jobo | November 01, 08:15 CET
deird | November 01, 08:15 CET
ETA: And congrats, SillyD!!
[ edited by lexigeek on 2007-11-01 05:18 ]
lexigeek | November 01, 08:16 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:16 CET
(will you people please stop posting new exciting stuff while I'm in the middle of commenting on the old ones)
deird | November 01, 08:17 CET
Personally, I don't see a problem. It sounds like there's a large grab-bag of sci-fi concepts and themes that will be worked into this show. I doubt Eliza's character will be defined by one "power" or characteristic.
rbt | November 01, 08:18 CET
Damn, why didn't I think of that!? :D
lexigeek | November 01, 08:20 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:20 CET
jessicarose | November 01, 08:21 CET
As long as zeitgeist is up, we are not only moderated but properly capitalized and punctuated as well. ;)
*checks own post over in attempt to avoid unintentional irony*
Sunfire | November 01, 08:21 CET
onthedrift | November 01, 08:22 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:23 CET
deird | November 01, 08:23 CET
And if there is one thing Joss Whedon does, it is super awesome execution of ideas. In fact, he should print that on his business card:
Joss Whedon
Super Awesome Executor of Ideas
rbt | November 01, 08:25 CET
New. Joss. Category.
theonetruebix | November 01, 08:26 CET
And was that ringtone the regular or the musical version?
palehorse | November 01, 08:26 CET
Beth5507 | November 01, 08:27 CET
I think this is the best possible news INCLUDING news about any Buffyverse-related projects getting produced. As much as I love the Buffyverse, I'm more than ready to fall in love with a new Joss show. I'm never getting to sleep now.
mysoulisbrown | November 01, 08:30 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:30 CET
deird | November 01, 08:32 CET
zz9 | November 01, 08:36 CET
ETA:
Hellz. Yeah. b!X! :)
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:36 CET
JusticeDemon | November 01, 08:42 CET
Darwinfox | November 01, 08:43 CET
HWT | November 01, 08:44 CET
so....
has something happened?
Beren77 | November 01, 08:44 CET
I have been a fan of Joss and his work for a long time (like everyone here...) but is it wrong I now have a totally geeky man-crush on him after reading about this new show?
Oooo did I say that out loud?
SenseiJJ | November 01, 08:44 CET
Fox Entertainment chairman Peter Liguori had been prsuing Whedon about making a return to TV for some time, and said he couldn't believe his luck when Dushku brought him in the door.
Sorry, it's not a huge thing, but I enjoy immensely that someone at Fox (even if it was the good one) was encouraging him to do TV again. Everybody loves him.
[ edited by Damon (zeitgeist) on 2007-11-01 05:48 ]
Jobo | November 01, 08:48 CET
so....
has something happened?
Yes, it was announced that Ben is Glory (hits self, "NO! Bad bad bad! STOP IT!"). In serious news, there's also a forum for this over on whedonesque.org, so feel free to chat all about it over there as well when this rolls off the front page.
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:48 CET
deird | November 01, 08:51 CET
It's on FOX!?! Can I just ask the obvious here? What in the frilly undergarments of hell does that network do for Tim Minear?!? Why in the name of all that is holy does he continue to suckle at that particular withered teat? For god's sake, man... take a hint. They don't like you. They're fucking with you, dude. There gonna give you three episodes, tops. And you'll probably have to reshoot the pilot at least once just to earn the privelege of being cancelled early.
Good lord... just give up.
Umm... I mean, uh, congratulations. I guess.
Haunt | November 01, 08:58 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 08:58 CET
Firefly Flanatic | November 01, 09:00 CET
Oh, cool. Wow. Wait, what? WOW! This sounds fantastic! Joss, Eliza, and Tim? Can Nathan be in it, too? Can Wash maybe live this time?
Does it have to be on Fox? They haven't been particularly nice to us in the past...
leafblown | November 01, 09:00 CET
The more I read about the show, the more excited and optimistic I get. Tim Minear? More Buffy writers? Eliza as producer? Fox Network is supportive? I think heaven got a little bit closer to earth tonight.
First thing on my wishlist is a poster of a itty bitty Joss inside a dollhouse that sexy Eliza is holding in her hands while peering into a window. Hee hee.
electricspacegirl | November 01, 09:00 CET
And I'm also completely ecstatic about finally becoming a member of whedonesque!
minuet | November 01, 09:00 CET
theonetruebix | November 01, 09:02 CET
ria | November 01, 09:03 CET
I vote for "people who happen to like a really awesome show but totally have other interests and are not at all obsessive and creepy", though it needs a bit of polish. It seems slightly longish and a bit on-the-nose.
zeitgeist | November 01, 09:04 CET
Sunfire | November 01, 09:05 CET
How many times are we gonna let them rip our hearts out?
petranef | November 01, 09:06 CET
Firefly Flanatic | November 01, 09:07 CET
Not yet. As I said... seriously, one hundred thirty two comments??? I have to work in the morning, there's no chance in hell I'm getting through all those tonight. Sorry.
Haunt | November 01, 09:08 CET
Second!
It'll look awesome on a T-shirt.
[ edited by lexigeek on 2007-11-01 06:10 ]
lexigeek | November 01, 09:09 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 09:09 CET
Sept 27th
and
Oct 8th
And just so you don't have to join to read them, here are the quotes. But why wouldn't you join just to have a chance at getting such cool news first?
"Hey all!
I just got word about a new Joss Whedon television
project but all I know is that it's a one hour show
and has no title yet but has a possible multi-episode
order. (So it's not just a pilot).
When I get more news (that I can repeat) I'll let you
know. :)"
and
"Greetings!
The new project looks to be called Dollhouse. I know
nothing else at this point. :)"
I'm usually not prone to bragging or anything, but I am really proud of our group and had to share.
danregal | November 01, 09:10 CET
[ edited by Sunfire on 2007-11-01 06:13 ]
Sunfire | November 01, 09:12 CET
"So it's Paycheck meets Matrix"
I know Kung Fu ... I have forgotten Kung Fu
Superrodan | November 01, 09:14 CET
BTW, the Hollywood Reporter link killed my browser with (ironically) pop-ups for antispyware (riiiiight). And I am using Firefox! Anyone else having issues?
AnotherFireflyfan | November 01, 09:15 CET
Not to be cranky again here, but do those reacting without actually reading the news at issue understand that the last thing this TV show deal needs is a bunch of Joss' fans automatically going "EFF FOX!" in response? If you want to have that opinion, fine. But at least have it after you read up and know what you're talking about.
theonetruebix | November 01, 09:17 CET
-Said in a Manly way, of course. :)
TDBrown | November 01, 09:18 CET
electricspacegirl | November 01, 09:19 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 09:19 CET
My brain is getting seasick from all the back and forthing. I'm even kind of hoping for a strike now, so I can pretend Goners is still on the front burner for a few weeks. Or months.
cabri | November 01, 09:19 CET
Superrodan | November 01, 09:19 CET
zeitgeist | November 01, 09:19 CET
Too bad it's early morning here and I can't call anyone without waking them up :)
madskellig | November 01, 09:20 CET
O Master of Suspense, so glad you'll be entertaining us via TV again. I hope it has a long, fabulous run.
(Looks meaningfully over at Fox)
Yea!
kazzmere | November 01, 09:28 CET
embers | November 01, 09:32 CET
(infrasonic squeee)
My congrats to all three partners. The fact that the story actually gets to be told in its entirety, is a very good sign. The described staff changes at fox gives me renewed er...'faith'... in the vulpine network and even more so in the future of the partnership.
I am very pleased that three such powerfully creative people are working together on a project. All the best!
Dean Goodwin | November 01, 09:33 CET
squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Gee... that was nifty.
Also, please, please!! tell me that fox well not cancel this, that was the FIRST thing that I thought of, so all you seers out there start prognosticating! Now, as for you Big boss man, let me just say that you work is amazing, priceless and frakking awesome on top of that. BUT THIS! sneaking it up like that and releasing it on halloween, seriously! holyhead freaking harpies batman that is just too much! ok done now... hopefully you guys won't kick me out now.
ps. did anyone post about azura skye on bones last night?? I didn't see anything about it. ._O
(see http://whedonesque.com/comments/14534 -ed.)
[ edited by Damon (zeitgeist) on 2007-11-01 13:39 ]
dulce_serenidad | November 01, 09:33 CET
rican | November 01, 09:35 CET
jcs | November 01, 09:35 CET
ShadyLane | November 01, 09:36 CET
Edited to correct descent into incoherency.
[ edited by Sunfire on 2007-11-01 06:38 ]
Sunfire | November 01, 09:37 CET
Samantha | November 01, 09:39 CET
Whedon: I don’t have any terribly original ones. I do know this: The studios are very entrenched and the issues are very crucial. I dislike the idea of the strike because it’s going to hurt a lot of people I love. But if it’s necessary, we’ll go all the way with it. Because we’re talking about the future of media that didn’t used to exist. And if we can’t get a fair deal on that, then it’s just not worth it. Next year, you’re going to see a lot of new novels."
Will one of those new novels be from Joss?
Writer's strike. *sigh* I want a new show from Joss in the spring! *whines* Oh, I support the strike, I'm just impatient.
Hear, hear!
[ edited by ElectricSpaceGirl on 2007-11-01 06:44 ]
electricspacegirl | November 01, 09:41 CET
1. As if FOX has ever listened to a single word I or any other Joss fan has uttered for the past decade? Why the hell would they start now?
2. I did not say "EFF FOX!" I commented on the way FOX has treated Tim Minear in the past... and I find it hard to believe I'm the only one making such comments.
3. What I said was that I hadn't read all of the posts before mine, not that I hadn't read the news story itself.
4. Despite it being 12:30 in the morning and me facing a full day of work tomorrow on something along the lines of five hours of sleep, I did indeed browse very loosely through all twelve gazillion posts prior to mine. And I didn't read a single thing that would have discouraged me from making the exact same comments I made.
5. Chill out. My snark and ire were directed at the past and proven track record of perhaps the most widely maligned TV network... not at you, or Joss, or Tim, or Eliza. I've issued no threats or called anyone in particular any dirty names... unless you count "withered teat". I'm permitted my pessimism just as everyone else is permitted their giddy and trusting optimism. In the end we'll see who is right I suppose. (I'm predicting that end will come much sooner than the optimists, of course. ;)
6. Eat cake.
7. The cake is a lie.
[ edited by Haunt on 2007-11-01 06:49 ]
Haunt | November 01, 09:44 CET
Too bad a dumb ol' writer's strike has to keep this from really happening, so let's hope for a quick end to this, and get this "Dollhouse" built.
impalergeneral | November 01, 09:54 CET
As long as it has a Llama.
And a couple of the articles suggest the new girl on Heroes with the "Instant Learning" is the same but I don't think so. This is a character being programmed with a complete personality, skills and all, not just someone learning a new skill. Plus the whole "Forgetting" thing.
zz9 | November 01, 09:58 CET
There've just been too many announced projects that haven't come to fruition and my poor heart can't take being used as a yo-yo any more. Along with that, it's looking more and more like Goners is exactly that. So, mixed feelings.
I realize that actual contracts have been signed, but we've got the writers' strike coming up and that could last who knows how long. Also, I'm not sure what a seven episode committment means - that they'll all actually be aired or just that they'll be produced? And if they're not all aired, would they bother with a DVD release? I'll watch whatever they give me, but I smell a lot of ifs coming off this plan.
shambleau | November 01, 09:58 CET
I understand your scepticism, however, Joss and Eliza have both stated that everyone at Fox are new people now and they really same to care about the project.
Whilst nothing in this business is certain, I don't think Joss would have even considered doing this if he thought Fox would screw him over again like they did with 'Firefly.'
vampmogs | November 01, 10:01 CET
PCMac.As long as it has a Llama."
Oh, me, too, zz9, abso-tutely. (A tiny little llama doll.) I mean, I'd love to see it, even if llama-less.
In fact, if he let me put it on dollhousefans.org, I
could die happywould have to invent a new word for "thrilled."QuoterGal | November 01, 10:04 CET
*jumps up and down* It's my birthday present!! I knew people wouldn't forget me!
This is even a better birthday than the one where I got a boyfriend and an awful president.
Halloween FTW!
miles more worthy | November 01, 10:06 CET
Anyway, after hours of speculating in the dark, I've decided I really like the concept for Joss Whedon's Dollhouse (not that there's any doubt). It leaves good opportunities for episodic storylines, Fantasy-of-the-Week stuff. There will of course be character growth. And the idea that every episode can be different from the next rocks my world. Desert episode one week, mermaid episode after that.
I can't wait for this one. It better happen. And I better have electricity when it does.
{eta} There's already a Dollhouse category for Whedonesque! Rock on! I also wanted to add congratulations to Eliza and the Timster.
[ edited by Arabchick on 2007-11-01 07:21 ]
Arabchick | November 01, 10:18 CET
Anyway, I will stop. But it should have come to no one's particular surprise that I'd chime in with the suggestion that people at least read up before going off. Seems kind of common sense, really.
theonetruebix | November 01, 10:30 CET
And who the frak got welcometothedollhouse.com before I could get my hands on it?
Funny, I opened up registration on a whim yesterday afternoon.
Caroline | November 01, 10:38 CET
restless_in_NZ | November 01, 10:38 CET
minime | November 01, 10:39 CET
I just bought a fansite domain, but I haven't gotten anything up yet... I know, I'm slow...
QuoterGal, if you would like free domain hosting with all the needed features and your own control panel just let me know, i have room for you on my server.
t r a c y | November 01, 10:40 CET
lexigeek | November 01, 10:41 CET
My day, my week, my MONTH has been totally made.
escapist_dream | November 01, 10:51 CET
teachndoc | November 01, 10:53 CET
2. I'm still mad at Eliza for doing Tru Calling instead of FtVS, but this goes a loooooooong way toward redemption. =)
3. Agree that Echo is different from the new girl on Heroes (which I've given up on, btw).
4. I don't think the fandom needs a name. If one emerges organically (like from the content of the show we haven't seen), great, otherwise I don't think it should be forced.
5. Someone asked, a 7 episode order means 7 produced, not necessarily aired.
6. We all realize why Fox cancels more Joss/Tim shows than anyone, right? Because they PICK UP more Joss/Tim shows than anyone. It's so easy to bash Fox, and they have some major league screwups on their record, but who's to say how those shows would have fared on NBC? CBS? ABC? No one can say, cause no network other than Fox has picked up a Joss/Tim show in this millenium. Me? I'm completely network-agnostic. If they put a good show on the air, I'll watch it.
7. For anyone who's in an Eliza mood, here's a long interview with her that was previously posted here. She comes off as so smart, cool, friendly, and beautiful. I've almost forgiven her for FtVS...
jam2 | November 01, 10:54 CET
*shock*
Litwal | November 01, 10:58 CET
i guess on the other hand Fox might love the show so much they'd want him to do that friggin miniseries in the mid season or something. If Heroes is doing that Evolutions thing then i guess they might have time for something like that.
maybe i should just accept that Angel probably fell on his sword in that alleyway after about 5 seconds.
vocah | November 01, 10:59 CET
mossoholic | November 01, 11:03 CET
Though Joss deserves to be able to move onto other things outside of the verse, like he did with Firefly/Serenity, and I'm sure 'Dollhouse' will be truly awesome. And we still do have Buffy season 8 and Ats: After The Fall and maybe 'Ripper' as well.
vampmogs | November 01, 11:06 CET
Bruce | November 01, 11:07 CET
mossoholic | November 01, 11:09 CET
My wife said the same thing, but I don't recall him ever saying that. Obviously he's had some less than kind things to say about them, but I don't remember ever hearing (or reading) that he flat-out refused to work with them again.
lexigeek | November 01, 11:11 CET
Well, I think David Boreanaz being on Bones is one reason why Angel won't be coming back, but also because it was cancelled 3 years ago. Ship has sailed, and that's very unfortunate because I loved that show more than anything.
Dollhouse also means Faith the Vampire Slayer won't be picked up, and Firefly won't get renewed for a second season. Crap.
electricspacegirl | November 01, 11:12 CET
Something happened on Hallowe'en this year!
Craig Oxbrow | November 01, 11:14 CET
Apparently everyone who crapped all over 'Firefly' no longer are in charge, and the new people seem really enthusiastic over 'Dollhouse',according to Eliza.
vampmogs | November 01, 11:14 CET
aajolie | November 01, 11:16 CET
It was Drew Goddard.
This would be the day that I decide I'm in the mood for a new book and don't go online all day :)
I'm finding the new series hard to picture from what's said in the links about it, but that was true of BtVS and Firefly, too.
O horrible timing! Joss speaks of the strike as a done deal and I'm sure he's right. The talks broke down again today, the contract expired twenty minutes ago, and they'll probably strike after their meeting tomorrow. Still, "light at the end of the tunnel" it definitely is!
dreamlogic | November 01, 11:20 CET
And COME ON! Eliza + Joss + Tim Minear. They could've gotten a Faith show if they wanted to. :( Especially right now with shows like "Heroes" being popular. Damn.
Bruce | November 01, 11:24 CET