HE AVENGERS DIRECTOR JOSS WHEDON OPENS UP ABOUT EMPOWERING WOMEN AND UNLIKELY HEROES: "GOD, MY WHOLE CAREER HAS BEEN ABOUT THAT!"
Interview Airs Sunday, April 29 on "CBS Sunday Morning With Charles Osgood"
Best known for small, quirky television shows - like the cult hit Buffy The Vampire Slayer -Joss Whedon may seem an unlikely choice to write and direct a film that packs not only a team of Marvel Comics' mightiest superheroes, but also some of Hollywood's biggest names. But The Avengers, which opened this week overseas and is set to debut in the U.S. on May 4, is already generating the kind of acclaim and box office success that has Disney and Marvel Comics seeing green (and not just because of the Hulk).
This weekend, CBS News correspondent John Blackstone catches up with Whedon, who discusses the challenge of taking on a potential blockbuster, as well as how empowering women has been a theme throughout his work.
"I loved the idea of a girl going into a dark alley, and a monster comes, and then she just aces him," Whedon tells Blackstone. "It's like, you want to see the tiny person suddenly take control. God, my whole career is basically about that!"
The full interview - which includes clips from the film - will broadcast Sunday, April 29, on the CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD (9:00-10:30 AM/ET) on the CBS Television Network. Rand Morrison is the Executive Producer.
Interview Airs Sunday, April 29 on "CBS Sunday Morning With Charles Osgood"
Best known for small, quirky television shows - like the cult hit Buffy The Vampire Slayer -Joss Whedon may seem an unlikely choice to write and direct a film that packs not only a team of Marvel Comics' mightiest superheroes, but also some of Hollywood's biggest names. But The Avengers, which opened this week overseas and is set to debut in the U.S. on May 4, is already generating the kind of acclaim and box office success that has Disney and Marvel Comics seeing green (and not just because of the Hulk).
This weekend, CBS News correspondent John Blackstone catches up with Whedon, who discusses the challenge of taking on a potential blockbuster, as well as how empowering women has been a theme throughout his work.
"I loved the idea of a girl going into a dark alley, and a monster comes, and then she just aces him," Whedon tells Blackstone. "It's like, you want to see the tiny person suddenly take control. God, my whole career is basically about that!"
The full interview - which includes clips from the film - will broadcast Sunday, April 29, on the CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD (9:00-10:30 AM/ET) on the CBS Television Network. Rand Morrison is the Executive Producer.
@theonetruebix | April 27, 10:35 CET
Simon | April 27, 10:41 CET
@theonetruebix | April 27, 10:42 CET
It is so exciting. Like, FINALLY joe bloggs gets to see what the rest of us already knew - nobody does it like joss! Reading the Avengers reviews, is like "yep, coulda told you that was what to expect!" even though i'm yet to see it!
D'you think he's in with a chance of being handed back Wonder Woman at all? I was sooo looking forward to seeing what he could do with her.
PurpleSerenity | April 27, 10:51 CET
Wesbi | April 27, 11:02 CET
Anyway... Thanks!
Now I need to ask the mythtv people if there is a way to program for Joss but not as a writer...
Pamelajaye | April 27, 11:07 CET
Znachki | April 27, 11:27 CET
PurpleSerenity | April 27, 11:30 CET
So when is he getting a big magazine cover of just him? Any bets?
hann23 | April 27, 11:37 CET
Also, how many folks think its about damned time they have Joss on the Daily Show and/or the Colbert report? Talk about favorite worlds colliding... Make it happen, Stew-Beef!
[ edited by Penthos on 2012-04-27 21:08 ]
Penthos | April 27, 12:07 CET
It is a bit surreal - but oh so long in coming. I'm so excited to see The Avengers.
samatwitch | April 27, 12:16 CET
and to hann23..$400 million dollar opening weekend equals Joss getting on the cover of Time. He ought to get to EW's cover even sooner.
impalergeneral | April 27, 12:21 CET
embers | April 27, 12:33 CET
Liam12 | April 27, 12:42 CET
embers | April 27, 13:34 CET
Most of the Cabin stuff is gone now, sadly, but it was cool while it lasted. Never got a chance to take a picture. But I hope Joss saw and took pride.
sumogrip | April 27, 13:42 CET
ManEnoughToAdmitIt | April 27, 14:32 CET
I can dream, can't I?
Wesbi | April 27, 15:48 CET
Btw, any other state-siders here just really tempted to read the discussion threads for The Avengers? I almost read them but somehow managed to drag myself out of there. Only one week left!
Destructo Girl | April 27, 19:08 CET
[ edited by hann23 on 2012-04-28 04:28 ]
hann23 | April 27, 19:28 CET
AnonymousAnimus | April 27, 19:57 CET
LocoforLoki | April 28, 08:27 CET
A surreal moment.
hann23 | April 28, 16:55 CET
Dude! There are only a few people I'd get up early on a Sunday morning for - it's mah sleepin'-in day. But I will drag my sorry ass out of bed to see this, because the thrill of Joss getting this kind of press has still not worn off. ; ]
Jobo, we got a shot of one of the Cabin billboards out in the Valley.
QuoterGal | April 28, 17:31 CET
sumogrip | April 28, 21:50 CET
[ edited by A_Leaf on 2012-04-29 15:12 ]
A_Leaf | April 29, 05:59 CET
Maybe we have to wait until Sunday Morning puts it up.
hann23 | April 29, 05:59 CET
CaptainB | April 29, 06:03 CET
Sunfire | April 29, 06:07 CET
I loved the end statement.
hann23 | April 29, 06:25 CET
Sunfire | April 29, 06:41 CET
I guess I can now say out loud and proud , I am a GEEK
darjay | April 29, 10:00 CET