For You Guys.
I'll check this in 30 minutes and pick five questions to answer.
I'll have to be brief, but since I'm talking to everyone that should include you.
February 12 2009
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redeem147 | February 12, 21:27 CET
this glittering girl | February 12, 21:29 CET
EmmBee | February 12, 21:29 CET
Valentyn | February 12, 21:30 CET
Tina | February 12, 21:30 CET
FaithsTruCalling | February 12, 21:31 CET
kasadilla | February 12, 21:31 CET
@theonetruebix | February 12, 21:31 CET
How's the Dr. Horrible's sequel coming?
How do you feel about the final cylon on Battlestar Galactica?
BTW, thanks for doing this! You're too good to us!
Linnea1928 | February 12, 21:31 CET
is that just us?
FunkyBeccaBecca | February 12, 21:31 CET
What all Whedonverse actors are appearing in this season of Dollhouse?
Do you or Fox have any plans for a TSCC/Dollhouse crossover? By the way, what do you think of the Grindhouse-style promo for TSCC/Dollhouse?
Love you!
ricetxpeaches | February 12, 21:33 CET
He sure was mine. I was cheering him on during his boxing match with little Lee.
Power of the Verse | February 12, 21:33 CET
What's the one thing you hope viewers will take away from the first season of Dollhouse? (And Dear Joss, I hope for great success). :-)
Tonya J | February 12, 21:33 CET
missfs | February 12, 21:34 CET
But really, if you weren't a writer in Hollywood, what would you probably be doing as a career?
ETA again: Thank you for doing this.
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crazygolfa | February 12, 21:34 CET
TheHammer | February 12, 21:35 CET
What should viewers of Dollhouse be thinking -- or what would you like for them to be thinking -- by the end of the premiere episode (beyond "That was good and I'll tune in next week")? What sorts of questions should we be asking after the episode is over?
From media reports it sounds like the process of getting Dollhouse on the air has been turbulent. How does it feel to have reached the premiere date? Is this something special or is it just another day for you?
Thanks for doing this for us.
janeway216 | February 12, 21:36 CET
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Please don't answer that last one, everyone will be mad at me.
What will you be doing next week?
You Rock, sir.
bobw1o | February 12, 21:36 CET
merr22 | February 12, 21:38 CET
Okay, so I am a big fan of ALL of your work, but probably most prevalently your contributions to X-Men!
I was wondering a few things:
A: Who is your favorite all time X-Men character (Mine's Gambit or Storm.. always divided)
B. What is your favorite story arc be it one you wrote or not, and did you read the comics growing up?
:]
SpookyJayne | February 12, 21:40 CET
sumogrip | February 12, 21:40 CET
Rachelkachel | February 12, 21:41 CET
What do you have to say to those critics who've reviewed the first couple of episodes of 'Dollhouse' who thought Eliza's acting wasn't quite up to snuff?
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kasadilla | February 12, 21:42 CET
true to dru | February 12, 21:42 CET
Cheers!
ladygrey | February 12, 21:42 CET
Hmm, and while you're at it, I suppose, what was William's?
Edit: Oh, and this is something I made for my brother's birthday, but I think you deserve to see it, since without your mad genius, it would not have been possible.
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Taaroko | February 12, 21:42 CET
Besides the fact that you created the show, which has an awesome premise, and Eliza... why should I (and everybody else here) watch Dollhouse?
hitnrun017 | February 12, 21:42 CET
If the 'house is successful and Fox begs you to relight the Firefly, will you?
The Tivo is all ready.
RBB | February 12, 21:43 CET
@theonetruebix | February 12, 21:43 CET
Also, what's your favorite recipe for butternut squash soup?
xo
Samantha | February 12, 21:43 CET
Which actor, which has never been in one of your productions, and you'd really wanted to get before, and actually got to work with during the 1st season of Dollhouse?
Does this time around feel any different? I mean, being back on TV with Dollhouse (which completed filming for the 1st season already) compared the experience when WB debuted Buffy (which if I remember right was done or almost done filming by the time of the premiere)?
Tks Joss, let's keep on the countdown.
Numfar PTB | February 12, 21:43 CET
Any chance of having James Marsters guest star on Dollhouse?
SilkSpectre | February 12, 21:43 CET
C. A. Bridges | February 12, 21:44 CET
true to dru | February 12, 21:44 CET
buffyfest | February 12, 21:45 CET
Browncoat Dave | February 12, 21:45 CET
I have a question about identity in Dollhouse...
Do you believe that identity is something inherent, or that is culturally inscribed -- or both? Furthermore, given that the Actives are inscribed with real memories, and they actually become the person whose memories they are imprinted with, what are the moral ramifications of essentially "killing" these identities at the end of each mission? Will this be addressed?
Sorry if that was kind of ramblesome.
ShanshuBugaboo | February 12, 21:46 CET
C. A. Bridges | February 12, 21:46 CET
Frass | February 12, 21:47 CET
Maybe you aren't.
@theonetruebix | February 12, 21:47 CET
So Joss I have caught your interviews on NPR and as a feminist I admit from the beginning pitch here on Whedonesque I have been very ambivalent about the premise of Dollhouse. From the title I think of a doll house as a place to keep empty headed play things. I like the way that cleverly fits with your concept but I have my doubts that that many viewers will find more then gratuitous support for the male gaze and male fantasy material and in a year where we have learned there has been a huge up sweep in violence against women here in America, I worry about how culture leads. Could you take a moment and pick out a few things with-in Dollhouse that in some episodes might support a dialog in opposition to sexism that we can think about as the conversation and dialog you are hoping Dollhouse might provoke begins to take shape. Thanks
Tina | February 12, 21:47 CET
Celebithil | February 12, 21:47 CET
ftloosenfanzfree | February 12, 21:48 CET
danregal | February 12, 21:48 CET
"Extortionist."
C. A. Bridges | February 12, 21:49 CET
Thanks so much for doing this, I can't wait till tomorrow!
glorificus314 | February 12, 21:50 CET
I heart you, Frass!
kasadilla | February 12, 21:51 CET
Cheers for this, Joss. Looking forward to your answers, but more especially, to you having a new show on for the first time in, well, too long.
SoddingNancyTribe | February 12, 21:52 CET
You are a visionary genius and a true inspiration to lametards like me who dream of screen writing or perhaps a wild imaginary novel in my far off tomorrows.
I wonder where you find your inspiration coming from and if it ever involves the ingestion of 'special' brownies of any sort? Perhaps there is a specific type of music that really gets your juices flowing?
and in the most final (and probably absolute) question:
Jaylee (Jayne/Kaylee) was in my humble and lowly opinion one of the most adorable and highly prospective ships in any fandom ever.
If firefly had been allowed to continue, do you think you might have pursued it, and what do you think it might have looked/sounded like?
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SpookyJayne | February 12, 21:52 CET
Oops! Same question as merr22. (See? At least 2 inquiring minds want to know.)
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jcs | February 12, 21:53 CET
DeathIsYourGift | February 12, 21:53 CET
Swiftly | February 12, 21:53 CET
missfs | February 12, 21:54 CET
bobw1o | February 12, 21:54 CET
Two Questions:
1. Will the original pilot ("Echo") for Dollhouse ever see the light of day for us fans (possibly on the DVD of the 1st season)?
2. Which episode of Dollhouse would you say stands out to you the most (your favorite episode)?
Thank you for your time!
Wimpie | February 12, 21:54 CET
What other film and TV writers would you like sit down with for a beer and a chat?
What's the longest you've had a story idea germinating in your head before you managed to get it out into the world somehow?
What superpower do you want?
Which TV personalities could you beat in a fight?
There's a young man or woman, reading your answers, with their own dreams of creating a television drama or writing a film and generally being as awesome as you are. Anything you'd like to say to him/her?
Is there anyone you'd like to call up and blow raspberries at?
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Bronzethumb | February 12, 21:54 CET
To me, anyway, it seems that in Echo's process of self-awareness, she may desire emotions of her own that aren't programmed or given.
Would Echo explore a desire to understand religion, and why people have faith in something untouchable, or to understand emotional response or thought motivated by religious beliefs?
Thank you so very much for spending time with us!
the ninja report | February 12, 21:55 CET
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emme | February 12, 21:55 CET
If when we watch it, we love it, what are the best things to do to get the word out?
Also, if residuals from the interwebs are not that good, is it worth thinking about a donate-scheme to supplement them? I prefer watching online, I'd be happy to donate a few dollars for each show I enjoy watching if there was an easy way to do that. It hurts me that my preferred watching method is less equitable.
sojourner | February 12, 21:56 CET
*manly man hug*
Eric_Curtis | February 12, 21:56 CET
squirrell | February 12, 21:59 CET
2) Does Alan Tudyk really have a recurring role on "Dollhouse"?
3) Any chance of Echo or one of her compatriots encountering the Rental Car guy from "Veronica Mars"?
Whether or not you answer these, thanks for doing this!
Shapenew | February 12, 22:00 CET
sojourner | February 12, 22:00 CET
And I think members should restrict themselves to one bite at the question apple, if possible. Otherwise, JW will be up all night with this mishegoss. And tomorrow is a big day . . . ;-)
SoddingNancyTribe | February 12, 22:01 CET
Also thank you for doing this.
opoponax19 | February 12, 22:01 CET
@theonetruebix | February 12, 22:02 CET
Joss: Thank you for taking the time to do this! I can't wait until tonight! <3
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Frass | February 12, 22:03 CET
HowlingLupe | February 12, 22:05 CET
Frass | February 12, 22:05 CET
kmb99 | February 12, 22:06 CET
omnie | February 12, 22:06 CET
Anyway, a question. Joss- just how awesome is it to rock as hard as you do, every day? Also, exhausting?
kishi | February 12, 22:06 CET
Also, a follow up: if you guys are feeling like a big family now, who is the grandpa saying embarrassing things all the time?
Nalliac | February 12, 22:08 CET
Just thought I'd chime in and state the obvious...
QuanticoMVP | February 12, 22:08 CET
Tessie0407 | February 12, 22:09 CET
pollaxt | February 12, 22:09 CET
And I think I'll raise you a Does it hurt?
Minxie | February 12, 22:12 CET
UnpluggedCrazy | February 12, 22:12 CET
timeerkat | February 12, 22:15 CET
sammygeen | February 12, 22:15 CET
shnoods | February 12, 22:15 CET
Mort | February 12, 22:16 CET
The Operative | February 12, 22:17 CET
the ninja report | February 12, 22:17 CET
See, this is so hard, as we all scramble to ask you a question you'll pick, we must decide, is he looking for insightful, clever, fandom-insider, or outright outrages question. Care to give a preference?
RCM | February 12, 22:18 CET
Sorry *deepblush*
Ty for your time Joss <3
SpookyJayne | February 12, 22:18 CET
And--a followup--what interests you particularly in that story (which, of course, we've seen in various forms before in the Buffyverse--one thinks of Glory's wiping of Tara, for an example).
snot monster from outer space | February 12, 22:18 CET
Emmie | February 12, 22:19 CET
Do you have a method for coping now that you've done it a few times?
VeryVeryCrowded | February 12, 22:20 CET
If I remember correctly, Eliza knows ASL (American Sign Language) and interprets occasionally. Have you ever thought of utilizing that skill in an episode?
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fuffybaby18 | February 12, 22:20 CET
Frass | February 12, 22:21 CET
shambleau | February 12, 22:21 CET
Also, what is something unimportant that we will see, worded obscurely enough that it won't make sense until we're watching?
nicola | February 12, 22:23 CET
Second, my question is there a particular actor you would like to work with someday?
impalergeneral | February 12, 22:23 CET
The content of the other twelve episodes. ;)
@theonetruebix | February 12, 22:23 CET
SoddingNancyTribe | February 12, 22:23 CET
Can you invite me to come to the set and watch some live action just to sit in great elation?
Power of the Verse | February 12, 22:25 CET
rayne&ripper | February 12, 22:26 CET
miramel | February 12, 22:26 CET
bobw1o | February 12, 22:26 CET
I'm not sure if you've answered this before, but were you and in what ways were you influenced by the original Doctor Who series, and how do you feel about the new version of the series and the fact that Russell T. Davies says that he has been greatly influenced by your work?
starfishncoffee | February 12, 22:29 CET
I was excited to hear that Felicia will be on an episode of Dollhouse at some point. Can you please not kill her this time?
mouse | February 12, 22:29 CET
Also, good luck tomorrow! Can't wait!
cookiepartier | February 12, 22:29 CET
Just for the fun of it, I'll ask anyway. Joss, if you could host the Muppet Show, which muppet would duet with you?
thatweirdgirl | February 12, 22:29 CET
SoddingNancyTribe | February 12, 22:30 CET
Arabchick | February 12, 22:30 CET
@theonetruebix | February 12, 22:31 CET
Mort | February 12, 22:32 CET
bobw1o | February 12, 22:33 CET
We are all fans of the internet microstudio idea : do you think it's going to happen ? What kind of projects will you achieve thanks to this media (one-shots or series, for example) ? Will those projects be connected to already existent franchises, like a Buffy animated series or a Firefly reunion ?
I would have asked about the TSCC/Dollhouse crossover, but it's already done.
Léo | February 12, 22:33 CET
Also, hi. Haha.
The First Weevil | February 12, 22:36 CET
Frass | February 12, 22:36 CET
I tend to get overlooked for these sorts of things. If I'm going to be passed over, at least my question will be interesting. :)
Hoban Washburne | February 12, 22:37 CET
Anonymous1 | February 12, 22:37 CET
Any chance Cassaday could come over for a guest issue on Buffy?
archon | February 12, 22:39 CET
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And would you like me to bring you some TimTams when I come to LA next month? heh
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Beth | February 12, 22:43 CET
Does the last episode of Dollhouse provide any sense of closure?
What would you consider the primary differences between working in television, movies, comics, and mushortios? How has each work lent itself to its particular medium?
Would you have any writerly advice for writing sharp dialog and bending/avoiding common story-telling cliches?
Thanks for all your hard work and amazing shows over the years!
AnotherFireflyfan | February 12, 22:45 CET
jubal lives | February 12, 22:45 CET
jfhlbuffy | February 12, 22:46 CET
cabri | February 12, 22:46 CET
/Worth a shot.
zz9 | February 12, 22:48 CET
I do that when I wake up sometimes, just looking at the day.
@theonetruebix | February 12, 22:48 CET
I know you've said how much Sondheim has influenced you in your work. If you had thirty minutes with the guy, what are the kinds of questions you would ask him? And in those thirty minutes, if you had to choose an episode of a show of yours to show him, what show/ep would you choose?
lifeaskew | February 12, 22:49 CET
^EDIT^ Grr someone JUST beat me to it!
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Beren77 | February 12, 22:50 CET
A tough yet tender freedom-fighter in a post-apocalyptic future, DUH.
Okay, that one doesn't count.
What aspect of Dollhouse are you most proud of?
I'm gonna go with the casting. I'm enormously proud of the ensemble we put together. They're all very different and gave us more than we'd hoped for, while filming everything out of order and never once carping. There's gonna be some love. There's gonna be some shipping. I might have accidentally shipped.
Out of all of the characters you have worked with over the years who's story arc has pleased you the most?
For a long term arc, you can't beat Wesley Wyndham-Price. Talk about empowering a geek! I also have special love for Anne, formerly (among other things), Chantarelle. I didn't realize till after the fact how much her story owed to "A Little Princess".
If residuals from the interwebs are not that good, is it worth thinking about a donate-scheme to supplement them? I prefer watching online, I'd be happy to donate a few dollars for each show I enjoy watching if there was an easy way to do that. It hurts me that my preferred watching method is less equitable.
I think donation or subscription -- or just budgeting through pre-sale -- models are kind of interesting. The guild was fan-financed its first season -- one of the internet structures I'm investigating could be similar. The more direct connection between the fan and the artist, the better. It would be fun to announce a project with and actor and THEN find out what the budget was based on the fans.
Which episode of Dollhouse would you say stands out to you the most (your favorite episode)?
Well, "Man on the Street", our episode six, was the ep that really seemed to bring everything together. I've never written faster or more easily. Having said that, my favorite eposides of my own shows are usually Tim Minear's, and he's still in editing, so...
Also, the last one is bonkers.
Do you feel you've been pigeonholed as a geek writer? Whether it's sci-fi or superheroes, these genres tend not to garner the respect (read:awards) that other let's say more realistic genres do. Does that bother you? Would you ever consider writing something more in the vein of The Wire?
I've planted myself firmly where I am. I like them genres. I like 'em all. A tough cop drama belongs to somebody like David Simon who actually knows about tough cops. (His Book Homicide, on which they based the series, is one of my favorites ever.) I like things a little bigger than life. Or smaller, but only if they were really small, and had to fight the cat.
joss | February 12, 22:52 CET
But it is a sad in a good way, in that the sadness causes brilliant TV. After crying to the season finale of Angel over the winter (I'm a late comer to the Whedonverse, just being introduced to Firefly a year ago, then quickly watching Buffy and Angel, but I'm glad I was in time to see Dr. Horrible and Dollhouse!), I have realized that shows that shows that shy away from being as brutal and honest and sometimes depressing like your shows just can't cut it for me anymore, though I am glad for the wit and brilliance between the tears. Which is why I'm looking forward so very much to tomorrow, with TSCC and Dollhouse.
So to sum up, thanks!
SteppeMerc | February 12, 22:53 CET
sunshineguinn | February 12, 22:53 CET
I'm 44, so not anymore.
joss | February 12, 22:54 CET
[ edited by sunshineguinn on 2009-02-13 07:55 ]
sunshineguinn | February 12, 22:54 CET
[ edited by glorificus314 on 2009-02-13 07:56 ]
glorificus314 | February 12, 22:55 CET
Now get some sleep!
Power of the Verse | February 12, 22:57 CET
Is morality relative or absolute? And is whether an act is good or bad based on the act itself or its consequences? (Fairly left field question, I know, but it seems to me that the premise of Dollhouse directly raises it)
Do you read or watch much non-genre fiction and, if so, can you name some of your favourites? And can non-genre fiction affect you as much as genre fiction?
Let Down | February 12, 22:57 CET
squirrell | February 12, 22:58 CET
@theonetruebix | February 12, 22:58 CET
Thankyou for the answers Joss and thanks for being much more awesome than sliced bread
Let Down | February 12, 22:58 CET
cookiepartier | February 12, 22:59 CET
jcs | February 12, 22:59 CET
kishi | February 12, 22:59 CET
How many roads must a man walk down?
What's six times seven?
zz9 | February 12, 23:00 CET
RCM | February 12, 23:01 CET
Think it's time for bed.
Eric_Curtis | February 12, 23:01 CET
crazygolfa | February 12, 23:01 CET
Yentroc | February 12, 23:03 CET
Thank you, Joss, for taking the time to do that. I'm looking forward to tomorrow night! (Or tonight technically for me, since it's 1am).
Linnea1928 | February 12, 23:03 CET
Emmie | February 12, 23:03 CET
Yay?
jcs | February 12, 23:04 CET
@theonetruebix | February 12, 23:05 CET
I was kinda hoping to get the skinny on the Muppet thing...
RBB | February 12, 23:05 CET
kasadilla | February 12, 23:06 CET
I'm pretty sure I can be Joss for this one. Yes, it's true they wanted to bring Oz in at the end of Buffy season 7 but couldn't afford it. Yes, they talked about bringing Oz into Season 6 of Angel but it was more of an idea and the issue never arose (cancellation and all that). No idea whether they're using any of that for the comics but I very much doubt it
Let Down | February 12, 23:07 CET
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sojourner | February 12, 23:07 CET
buffywrestling | February 12, 23:08 CET
Hah!
...
Thanks for taking the time to do this, Joss! Much love.
ShanshuBugaboo | February 12, 23:08 CET
I was SO delighted to read this, because Wes' arc was my all time favorite (even though I started out haaaaaating him on Buffy), and I loved Anne too. Awesomeness.
Joss, thank you so much for sharing your time and brain with us! I really enjoyed your thoughtful comments.
ladygrey | February 12, 23:10 CET
Emmie | February 12, 23:13 CET
Simon | February 12, 23:15 CET
I do not believe River was every mindwiped.
sojourner,
We should be able to purchase Dollhouse episodes on itunes and
Amazon after it airs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SE9LY8/
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Anonymous1 | February 12, 23:17 CET
Amazon after it airs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SE9LY8/
Thanks for the links.
I think though, that the residuals for those are akin to DVDs and/or internet viewings - which, under the terms agreed after the strike, give the writers a very poor amount of the profit. It irks me that the way I want to see it doesn't give a fair amount to the creators. I watched the Guild, and donated because I wanted more, and I knew it was going to the creators.
sojourner | February 12, 23:23 CET
[ edited by shinygroovyj on 2009-02-13 08:27 ]
shinygroovyj | February 12, 23:25 CET
crossoverman | February 12, 23:26 CET
Mutant Enemy needs an Amazon Associates ID, so that it gets a cut from anyone who subscribes to Dollhouse's video on demand there. ;)
(Do the Associates IDs work with the video on demand links?)
@theonetruebix | February 12, 23:27 CET
Jaymii | February 12, 23:32 CET
Nebula1400 | February 12, 23:34 CET
jaxn | February 12, 23:39 CET
My box of popcorn is all ready for tonight. :)
mirrorshades | February 12, 23:39 CET
Finds a nice, thick beam supporting the ceiling and proceeds to thud her head against it.
Not that you're still lurking, or even likely to look this far down, but...I still gotta ask:
1.) If Faith had been around when Sweet dropped by, what would her song have been about/called, and what style of music would she've sung in? (Yeah, I just rewatched OMWF for the umpetytrillionth time. And Fury's Behind-the-Scenes vid.)
2.) Do you ever listen to any of the music used on the shows? (Chris Beck's instrumental work, any of the artists who performed at the Bronze, the OMWF soundtrack, etc) If so, what's your favorite piece/song?
3.) Did you come up w/all the episode ideas for "Dollhouse" on your own, or did fan suggestions/speculations influence you at all? If you "borrowed" an idea, would you somehow acknowledge that person?
4.) What's your favorite line from any of your characters?
5.) Will you be at the head of the torches-and-pitchforks angry mob hunting down the FOXenstein monster if "Dollhouse" gets canned before its time?
Ok, just kidding on that last one. Sort of. A bit.
My real #5 is...
5.) Would you ever cast an "ordinary looking" person as an important character (That DOES NOT get killed) in one of your works?
On a side note - I could swear Randy Jackson said someone's audition was "banoonoos" but I read somewhere online what he said was "bnoodles," which is just...lame.
ShadowQuest | February 12, 23:40 CET
angry_puppy | February 12, 23:46 CET
Now Im even more envyous of everyone living in a country that will actually air the show ;)
Satai (with Punsch) | February 12, 23:52 CET
blueymcphluey | February 12, 23:53 CET
Thanks so much for taking the time to do this, Joss. It's really wonderful that you respect your fans so much. I hope you have long since left and are off dreaming slightly dark and wonderful things.
Is it still break a leg if you're speaking to a writer about TV? Well, anyway, good luck or the non-jinxing equivalent.
heinouslizard | February 12, 23:57 CET
Is there an Amazon Associates ID on http://drhorrible.com when you click on Available now on Amazon.com! There is extra stuff in the link.
Anonymous1 | February 12, 23:57 CET
@theonetruebix | February 13, 00:03 CET
Good luck with the show. I believe you can do great things with it.
curlymynci | February 13, 00:05 CET
I'm fine with not getting a question in, especially since pinkraygun asked my question on this week's mass conference call with Joss (I'd link to it, but pinkraygun seems to be down at the moment) and also 'cause you guys asked so many great questions. I'm especially fond of kmb99's "Do the dolls dream?" and nebula1400's "What are the chances that a perpetual motion machine will become a reality in our lifetimes?" but I guess the ones he picked & answered are pretty good, too. ; > I never, ever caught Anne/Chantarelle's resemblance to Anne in A Little Princess.
At this point, given the mass of stuff I've read this week by or on or about Joss and Eliza and Dollhouse, my only question would be: "Do the Dolls read? and what?" but I guess mebbe I'll find out soon enough anyway. I'm all jazzed about tomorrow night, and telling everyone I know to watch it.
I do hope that our Jossir is sleeping, but my guess is that he is not. Your work is done, Writer Ours. I hope you rest a bit before the next onslaught.
Edited: 'cause I typo'd Dollhouse. *sigh* I've been typing it all month without a hitch & funked it up now. I am all verklempt and fershimmeled 'cause of tomorrow night.
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QuoterGal | February 13, 00:06 CET
It is? THANK FUCK.
I would have asked Joss if he hates me. Doing Dollverse lead me closer to somebody elses work than anything else, and it geninuely kept me up at night a few times thinking 'should I have said that? Am a picking this apart too much? What am I doing?'
When the show got moved to Friday, I freaked out in a vocal way here and it did make me think -- retrospectively -- I'm a knob.
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gossi | February 13, 00:11 CET
Oh, and good luck not just tonight but for many weeks and years to come. :-)
OzLady | February 13, 00:16 CET
I'm never sleeping again if this is what happens while I sleep. XD Damned time zones. lol.
Awesome thing to do. :D
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druzilla | February 13, 00:17 CET
Anonymous1 | February 13, 00:28 CET
cabri | February 13, 00:48 CET
I also asked this on the TV Guide "Ask Joss" thingy, but I'm hedgeing my bets, hoping for an answer to a question I've had for a long while: You've said before that the character of Buffy had some basis in the X-Men's Kitty Pryde. Did any of your other BtVS characters have similar comic book origins? I've noticed some parallels between the character of Willow and Marvel's the Scarlet Witch, with spells (hexes) going wonky, going dark and being tutored by a Mrs. Harkness. Any correlations there?
Good luck with Dollhouse! I'll be watching!
Giles'chainsawchick | February 13, 00:57 CET
Well, I'm sure the last half of the thread (that I haven't read yet) will be as interesting as the first half.
And Joss, if you pop back .... break a leg and all that stuff. Your interviews are more entertaining that most writers' writings. I adore you obsessively (but not in a creepy way). You have indeed invaded my dreams and my life is far richer for the experience. ;)
Shey | February 13, 01:04 CET
Because I am bereft about the last part, don't know how many 'steps' it might take for me to get over it.;)
Shey | February 13, 01:09 CET
If some of us know the answers to them - as in, we've seen Joss answer your question elsewhere - do you want us to try and answer them? Or would it just pretty much lose all its zing for you 'cause it's not Joss doing it?
Speak freely.
QuoterGal | February 13, 01:16 CET
Gota luv that Buffy | February 13, 01:33 CET
Wimpie | February 13, 01:52 CET
Gutted I was asleep for it however, but it's unlikely I would have come up with a decent question
mgmn | February 13, 02:02 CET
Personally i'm happy to have the answers, whichever gift-horse is mouthing them - knowledge is the truest of magics after all ;).
And cheers for that Joss, you always do the stuff you don't need to do (like answer questions from random internet farties) and that makes us all mighty, you spread mighty around like no-one else, it's like you pop in and take a 'mighty' dump on ... i'll stop there.
Seriously though, ta. And good luck with 'Dollhouse' - wish you didn't need it but there you go, there's nowt as queer as folk as they say.
Saje | February 13, 02:03 CET
daylight | February 13, 02:14 CET
The geek in me would love to see Joss's approach to managing the creative process.
ETA: Oh, crap, I forgot to say thank you. But I really mean it!
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Ildeth | February 13, 02:36 CET
redders | February 13, 02:47 CET
samatwitch | February 13, 02:50 CET
Joss? Nice guy.
Sleep? Bad idea.
GVH | February 13, 03:15 CET
But anyway, this is my lack of sleep moment to thank you for your many visions and the friendships and insperation that they've given me these past ten years. They wouldn't be without you Joss and I thank you for they are the building blocks apon which I stand.
Now that I've shown full frontal nerdity I will go hide now.
remember_nomore | February 13, 03:53 CET
phlebotinin | February 13, 04:06 CET
That was a very nice thing that he did. Answering questions, I mean, not keeping me up so late. ;)
redeem147 | February 13, 04:22 CET
ashvsdeadite | February 13, 04:40 CET
Dana5140 | February 13, 04:43 CET
Simon | February 13, 04:45 CET
streetartist | February 13, 04:52 CET
Lioness | February 13, 05:06 CET
ctofine | February 13, 05:13 CET
swanjun | February 13, 05:25 CET
Rowan Hawthorn | February 13, 05:29 CET
I probably would have asked Joss a serious question, but now he's gone I can just say I've been itching (not literally) to know the name of the restaurant where Dollhouse's infamous 'toilet genesis' took place. Plus the cubicle. And while I'm being personal, folder or scruncher?
Geez, it's not like I'm gonna do a bizarre pilgrimage and replicate the visit, just see if I drop a load of inspiration in a similar fashion. (But still, ya never know...)
missb | February 13, 05:31 CET
(possible spoilers after that BTW, I dunno since I didn't read cos of the possible spoilers ;)
Saje | February 13, 05:40 CET
madmolly | February 13, 05:43 CET
jrs1980 | February 13, 06:04 CET
Nebula1400
said:What are the chances that a perpetual motion machine will become a reality in our lifetimes?
My mom says that if you let the batteries in refrigerator they will recharge, so, if we put a remote control car in Antartic it will never stop ;)
Brasilian Chaos Man | February 13, 06:23 CET
Happy Friday the 13th/Valentine's Day Eve/Dollhouse Premiere!
Pointy | February 13, 06:25 CET
chazman | February 13, 06:31 CET
Peter | February 13, 06:38 CET
Reading through this thread, the thing that keeps poking the back of my mind is an old King Crimson song:
It took hours and hours but..
by the time I was done with it
I was so involved
I didn't know what to think.
I carried it around with me for days and days..
playing little games
like not looking at it for a whole day
and then.. looking at it.
to see if I still liked it.
I did.
I repeat myself when under stress.
I repeat myself when under stress.
I repeat myself when under stress.
I repeat myself when under stress.
I repeat..
The more I look at it
the more I like it.
I do think it's good.
The fact is..
no matter how closely I study it
no matter how I take it apart
no matter how I break it down
It remains consistant.
I wish you were here to see it.
I like it.
And to answer one random question...
It's not that the glass is half full or half empty. The glass has excess capacity to handle surges.
Joss, thanks for stopping by on a snowy evening. I know you have miles to go before you sleep.
MissKittysMom | February 13, 06:43 CET
Interesting song choice, MissKittysMom. To quote it, "I like it."
Edited to add this from wikipedia: "Borderliners is the English translation of De måske egnede, a novel written by Danish author Peter Høeg in 1993. It is about three children, Peter, Katerina and August who attend a private school in Copenhagen in the mid 1970s. It is not long before the children realise they are part of an experiment initiated by the school. The objective is to show how damaged children can be saved and converted into fine citizens. The children choose to fight the experiment."
Intriguing. Sounds reminiscent of that William Sleator novel, "House of Stairs." Creeped me out beyond words when I read it as a kid.
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phlebotinin | February 13, 06:59 CET
[ edited by montresor on 2009-02-13 16:04 ]
montresor | February 13, 07:03 CET
Thank you Joss for indulging us.
thatweirdgirl | February 13, 07:14 CET
I can't believe you would do all this for your fans, you really are such an amazing man.
Thank you. xx
spike_lover | February 13, 07:21 CET
I tried that, but not on purpose. We had batteries in a refrigerator for close to 20 years.
They didn't work.
Nebula1400 | February 13, 07:22 CET
Saje | February 13, 07:23 CET
Elephant Talk it is! Long live KC.
Dana5140 | February 13, 07:24 CET
resa | February 13, 07:28 CET
m'cookies actual | February 13, 07:36 CET
We've got every one of our friends and co-workers watching tonight! Can't wait to discuss...!
alexreager | February 13, 07:40 CET
But thanks for this, Joss!
I'm counting the hours to Dollhouse!
maxsummers | February 13, 07:46 CET
John G. | February 13, 08:02 CET
Tahmoh and Scripteeeeeeeeeeee!
JMaloney | February 13, 08:07 CET
chaosfun! Of course the only question I could have come up with is:"Joss do you know how much I love you?"
(and your work, I'm totally in love with your work)
So today is the big day, I'm so excited I cannot stand it!
embers | February 13, 08:11 CET
As a big fan of the Faith tattoo I have to ask, is Eliza going to have any character specific tattoos for any of her imprints?
tharensolo | February 13, 08:28 CET
Elephant talk? Elephant talk? Elephant talk?!
MissKittysMom | February 13, 08:34 CET
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Saje | February 13, 08:46 CET
Help me Joss. You're my only hope.
ETA: It's my birthday. Wouldn't it be nice if I could actually find this song today? *puppy eyes*
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Haunt | February 13, 09:01 CET
Chris the Bloody | February 13, 09:16 CET
gossi | February 13, 09:20 CET
Why do I heart Joss?
And I'm never going to leave the computer again. But I was catching up on BSG! *divides body in half to keep up with addictions*
korkster | February 13, 09:31 CET
m'cookies actual | February 13, 09:34 CET
marymary | February 13, 10:12 CET
How do you feel about the particularly weak reviews Dollhouse has been getting?
Edit: Oops... I guess the questions have been answered. Sorry.
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Ricardo L. | February 13, 10:44 CET
Now that Dr. Horrible has faired well on the internet, with the ability of fans to purchase episodes directly from Itunes or even DVD, would you ever consider revisiting the Buffy Animated series as a web-based series?
Do you think Dollhouse will join the ranks of your other series and eventually leap into comicbooks?
How involved are you in the new "Tales of the Vampire" series planned by Dark Horse?
Oh, and lastly, if I invited you to my house for dinner, do you think you would make it, and would you settle for spaghetti & meatballs? (That's about all I know how to cook on a stovetop.)
Oh, and by the way, my iPhone has "Blue" stuck on repeat...what an amazing song you penned with Angie Hart!
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toontimer | February 13, 10:44 CET
@theonetruebix | February 13, 10:46 CET
Caroline | February 13, 10:53 CET
Simon | February 13, 10:54 CET
...
Opening night for Cabin In The Woods is when exactly?
Craig Oxbrow | February 13, 10:58 CET
February 5, 2010.
@theonetruebix | February 13, 11:00 CET
Hostile 17 | February 13, 11:39 CET
Oh wait...no more questions? Damn! I asked another one! What was I thinking? CRAP! (I could do this all day, but I won't... or will I? ;-)
In all seriousness, Simon et al - will there be a " discuss "Dollhouse" thread tonight?" Thanks in advance either way! :-D
OzLady | February 13, 12:45 CET
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gossi | February 13, 12:47 CET
Livewire | February 13, 13:00 CET
@theonetruebix | February 13, 13:09 CET
Wait, one way of interpreting that might come off as creepy.
Saje | February 13, 13:25 CET
@theonetruebix | February 13, 13:28 CET
Astonishing_Chaos | February 13, 13:33 CET
Aha, so you admit your pillow isn't wet ?! Check and mate ! In the game of word-chess you've just been p[a]wned !
Machiavelli ? Pfft, Not-that-sneaky-avelli more like.
Saje | February 13, 13:40 CET
luis1210 | February 13, 14:35 CET
@theonetruebix | February 13, 14:42 CET
Anyway - Thanks Joss for dropping by - a nice valentine to end the week with.
Zannadoo | February 13, 14:59 CET
Saje | February 13, 15:02 CET
Maybe we should call Housekeeping.
QuoterGal | February 13, 15:09 CET
How can there be no one there to hear it if I'm there?
@theonetruebix | February 13, 15:49 CET
Saje | February 13, 16:05 CET
Ironically, I've already been to Ivy at the Shore. Never made it into the men's cubicles, though, but gee, we all have our ambitions in life... ;-)
missb | February 13, 19:48 CET
Since I probably missed my shot for Joss to answer, how about everyone else?
Me? Marry Neil (Sigh. What a guy.) F*ck Nathan (Yowza. That's a whole lotta hot.) And, unfortunately, since I am gay, I'd have to kill the lovely Felicia. Not unlike the narrative of Dr. Horrible actually. For all 3. Kind of.
Anyone else?
yamsham | February 13, 20:29 CET
I like all the answers, but this one's my favorite, despite not being a Buffy/Angel-are-be-all-end-all-of-Jossverse/I-never-let-go-never! kind of fan. Not one misstep or sour note in the entire arc for that character and he also managed to rock without taking over the show(s). The continuity of Anne was very very cool as well, I love that she was in the Angel finale.
Kris | February 13, 20:45 CET
ShinyAlice | February 14, 00:23 CET
OzLady | February 14, 02:30 CET
*Thud* (to save you the trouble. ;)
ETA: clarity, kinda
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Shey | February 14, 03:44 CET
Fourplay
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zaphod | February 15, 11:26 CET
Look at how 'Sanctuary' started. The webisodes were slick, well acted, had lots of CGI, told a compelling story and were such a hit that they were picked for a regular tv series.
I would bet a LOT of moola [if I had it to bet!] that webisodes of stories from the Firefly/Serenity 'verse would sell like crazy. They could be very simply set. Look how Dr Horrible has caught on :-).
Hugs to you
VeraSamuels | February 18, 05:33 CET
I know they q and a time is over, but just a question:
Joss, why do you write these strong women characters?
I'm kidding, I just figured if all of this "choosing which questions to answer" thing wasn't annoying enough, it could be moore annoying.
Really...I had too many questions to ask and I couldn't choose.
Although it doesn't really matter, because it's been well over 30 minutes.
-From tht annoying little fan who sent you that letter, but I'm not sure if you og tit, and I'm reading about everything you are working on and talking to us, and I think your time is better spent on this rather than my letter, as much as it pains me to say that. I'll keep annoying you provavly because I can't help myself. If you feel oblged, please, I would love to hear a reply, but if not no worries.
Love you work and will always be obsessive.
xx. kristen k95c@hotmail.com
kristen / my real name | February 20, 05:19 CET