I discovered Buffy the TV series with season four's "Hush", then watched every week. During "Superstar" (written by Jane Espenson) it suddenly came to my mind: "The person that created the whole series must be a Shakespeare fan and someone of great talent who understood and also learned from Shakespeare." Why did I think that it had something to do with the portrayal of people, the choice of topics, the storytelling, a mega-structure behind the few episodes I had watched that you could sense. Hard to put the finger on it. How delighted was I to find confirmed later from the "Once More With Feeling" CD booklet, that Joss indeed is a Shakespeare fan. And, of course, from the many references through his whole work.

cleveland | September 11, 05:04 CET

I'm glad that so many of these reviewers are actually mentioning that Joss is seeking a distributor, I hope that that helps him find one. I wonder if a twitter and/or facebook campaign would help (I thought it helped 'Cabin in the Woods' get released... but maybe I'm wrong)? I really want to see this film, and I would rather see it on the big screen first.

embers | September 11, 06:27 CET

I would imagine Joss' people are talking to the relevant parties.

Simon | September 11, 06:33 CET

Besides the red carpets and film screenings, one of the major activities at TIFF is seeking distribution deals. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

Ruadh | September 11, 07:36 CET

I need to see this in theaters. Hell, my Mom wants to see it, and I've never managed to get her to watch anything Whedon-related before.

Erbine | September 11, 08:16 CET

Cool! I love everything Whedon does, and everything Shakespeare related. I actually used to say Joss Whedon is the Shakespeare of our time (The reason I don't say it anymore is because I think one of the things I love the most about them is that they're unique, and also- no person is another one, but I meant that Whedon is the genius writer of our time, that I'm sure about it).
Thank you so much for posting all of these news! I'm really bummed I couldn't go there, but at least I got to read about it, thank to you.

WillowsSpell | September 11, 09:23 CET

Am hoping that a distribution deal is made - hard to believe it wouldn't be - and that it plays in smaller markets. My daughter, who loves Buffy et al & Shakespeare - Branagh's Much Ado is one of her favorite movies - is dying to see this film, as are we with her.

sph | September 11, 12:46 CET

I wish I were a distrubuter, only because I wish I could bring this movie to the cinemas (and, of course, every project Joss Whedon makes).

WillowsSpell | September 12, 05:41 CET