November 07 2009
Strung-Out; The Dollhouse Edition!
Over at the Puzzle Hub they have created a Dollhouse Crossword puzzle to pass the time while we wait for the shows return.
November 06 2009
Vote for Dollhouse + other shows in TVGuide November Sweeps Survey.
Chance to win $1,000. You can vote for Dollhouse for November (LOL Cry) sweeps, HIMYM, Bones, V everything but Castle. TVguide (Nov. 9-15) magazine has an interview with Nathan Fillion with full page pic.
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Why you should watch Dollhouse when it comes back in December.
This blog entry from Fast Forward Weekly makes some points about the show I haven't seen elsewhere.
November 05 2009
HijiNKS Ensue comic about DVRing sci-fi shows.
We all wrestle with this. Which shows do we keep and which do we delete to make room for more shows with Whedon actors?
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Dollhouse 2x05 "The Public Eye" promo on Hulu.
With a surprising revelation!
November 04 2009
The Hollywood Dollhouse.
Article comparing actresses, and particularly the way they are treated, to the Dolls.
Anna Pickard on Dollhouse: season two, episode four.
Finally more of a review instead of a recap: "Sierra and Victor lead the action in far the best episode this season".
Sidereel warns fans about Dollhouse on the edge of cancellation buzz.
It is a call to action for fans to keep Dollhouse on the air, including sending dolls to Fox.
November 03 2009
Musicians, the Dollhouse fandom needs you!
Activate Dollhouse and Why I Watch have come up with the 'Song for November Challenge'. It's a plan to release an album of Dollhouse inspired songs on iTunes. So they're looking for contributions from solo artists and bands. All profits will go to charity and if your song is chosen as the title track then you'll get a phone call from Miracle Laurie.
November 02 2009
Dollhouse Season 1 DVD nominated for 2009 TV DVD Award.
You can vote for it to win in the "Best Extras" category.
October 30 2009
Quotes needed! Whedonesque needs your help (yet again).
The quotes section that appears in the top right hand side of the page needs to get updated with more Dollhouse dialogue. So please do post your favourite lines from 'Epitaph One', 'Echo' and the first four episodes of Season Two.
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Why I Watch has Dollhouse shirts available.
Proceeds go toward fan efforts to promote the show.
Is Kurt Sutter referencing Dollhouse?
TV By The Numbers thinks so. This is a strange little article, but you have to hand it to Sutter. He certainly has some good points.
The best and worst Doll personalities.
Television Without Pity looks at "the imprints that kicked ass and the ones that fell flat".
Dollhouse to air in the Czech Republic.
Local TV "Prima COOL" will start to air the show from the 27th November under the title (translated into English) "House of puppets". Cool, huh?
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October 29 2009
Dollhouse off the air in the UK until New Year.
Dollverse was told by Sci Fi UK that the show will take a break after "Belonging" airs on next Tuesday.
A Dollhouse season one quiz.
Courtesy of the Sci Fi Channel in the UK. Can you be your best and get 15 out of 15?
October 28 2009
Venice Magazine talks to Eliza Dushku.
A nice, extensive interview with our Dollhouse star about what Quentin Tarantino thinks of Tru Calling, how Dollhouse and "The Target" came about, Hollywood, the universe and everything.
Sci Fi UK interviews Dichen Lachman.
Fun little talk about her career, her acting on Dollhouse and how to get the writers to spoil something.
After its December run, Dollhouse set to return January 8th for 2010 episodes.
The Futon Critic is reporting that after the December episodes air, the 4th, 11th and 18th, the series is scheduled to return on Friday January 8th in its original timeslot of 9:00pm.
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Can you consent to being a Doll?
In the wake of "Belonging", io9 asks Maurissa Tancharoen. Plus bits about that episode itself.
October 27 2009
Sci Fi UK to air new Dollhouse episodes before Fox?
The official website of UK's Sci FI channel lists Dollhouse episodes 2x05-2x07 in its schedule for November, when the show will be on hiatus in the US.
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October 26 2009
Top 5 Underdog Shows on TV.
Guess which of our favorite shows made list...
Cost of an ad on Dollhouse versus other Friday shows.
For those interested in the business and numbers side of things.
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DVR figures for the third episode of Dollhouse season 2.
It went up from 1.0 to 1.4 in the 18-49 demo, an increase of 40%.
"I made this last night and next week someone is going to be murdered in front of it".
Or to put it another way, it's that painting from 'Belonging'. Check out the artist Brooke Reidt's website for more of her work (via @MoTancharoen).
"Priya Song" - inspired by the Dollhouse episode "Belonging".
The singer-songwriter says "Er, this song was written at two in the morning immediately after watching Friday's episode of Dollhouse. No, really." And you know what? It's really good too.
Dollhouse season 1 comes to ITV4, UK terrestrial digital TV tonight at 9pm.
Haven't seen this posted anywhere else on the site, but the UKs digital TV viewers can watch Dollhouse on ITV4 every Monday, starting 9pm tonight.
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October 25 2009
5 Questions With Tahmoh Penikett.
Tahmoh talks Dollhouse, Battlestar and THE cult following (that's us BTW).
Would Airing "Epitaph One" Bring More Viewers to Fox?
Joanna Weiss of the Boston Globe thinks viewers have demonstrated a fondness for dark dystopian delights.
October 24 2009
THR: Dollhouse ratings drop back down.
"Dollhouse (2.1 million, 0.8) was down 20% in the demo from its last episode two weeks ago."
What the papers say about last night's Dollhouse.
Best episode to date? The A.V. Club gave 'Belonging' an 'A'. The IGN.com reviewer said it "certainly has some of the best material Dollhouse has yet delivered" though there were reservations. TV Squad went with "it delivers one of the best episodes of its run". The LA Times' Showtracker thought "the episode was great, to say the least". And finally CinemaBlend sez "best episode of Dollhouse ever.
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Promo for the first two-hour Dollhouse "event" in December.
Regardless of what Fox are calling the next two episodes, they look like stunning television.
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The Fascinating No-Consent Fantasia of Dollhouse and Mad Men.
New York Magazine's Emily Nussbaum compares the depictions of sexual power in Dollhouse and Mad Men's recent episodes.
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Discuss the fourth episode of Dollhouse season 2.
How dull was last Friday without Dollhouse? And next month? *shudders*. Anyhow the show's back tonight with a corker of an episode. It's called 'Belonging' and it's written by Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen and directed by Jonathan Frakes (yes him off Star Trek: TNG). Enjoy. And if you missed it, you can now watch it for free at Fox On Demand and Hulu and buy it on iTunes.
October 23 2009
Fox confirms official Double Dollhouse December schedules.
io9 contacted a Fox rep about the actual Dollhouse airing schedule for this December.
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A brief clip from tonight's new Dollhouse episode, "Belonging".
And a promo from Why I Watch!
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You should watch Dollhouse!
Thoughts from a tv critic and fans. First, Daniel Fienberg of HitFix describes the trials and travails of being a critic who keeps telling people to watch Dollhouse even as he himself frustrates over particular episodes. Second, The Dollhouse Podcast discusses why people should be watching.
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Enver Gjokaj ranks #8 MVP on TWoP.
Television Without Pity's TV MVP's "who often don't get enough recognition. They are not only team players, but they are usually the best part of their given series -- and in some cases the only reason to bother tuning in at all."
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TV Guide Magazine's Matt Roush reviews tonight's episode of Dollhouse: "Belonging" .
"It’s easily the most compelling, surprising and emotionally turbulent episode so far this season." Herc at AICN also reviews it here.
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October 22 2009
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Casting call for Dollhouse 2x10.
The episode was written by Jed & Maurissa and has a very intriguing title. Filming starts on November 2nd with John Cassaday on the director's chair.
The TV Addict pens "An Open Letter To Joss Whedon."
In which the question on all our minds is aptly expressed. Update: Joss comments.
Fox to bench Dollhouse for November sweeps.
Michael Ausiello reports on his Twitter: "Exclusive: Hearing FOX will bench DOLLHOUSE for November sweeps and air back-to-back eps on Friday night in December." Futon Critic has some information on what will air instead.
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Spoilers and reviews for upcoming Dollhouse episodes.
E! Online has some strong spoilers and good reviews for the next couple of Dollhouse episodes.
October 21 2009
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Changes at the 'Dollhouse'.
Summer Glau speaks to Zap2it about her recurring role on Dollhouse.
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Chicago Tribune reviews this Friday's Dollhouse episode.
They say Belonging "is one of the most emotionally compelling hours the show has ever done". The following weeks episode is described as "a rock 'em, sock 'em slice of twisty mythology. The episode .. is a conspiracy theorist's dream, and it promises even more enjoyably messed-up developments to come."
Dollhouse receives attention on Australia's ABC Television.
Dollhouse received some love on comedian John Safran's latest project on Australia's ABC, "John Safran's Race Relations". The first episode (which you can watch here) features Dichen Lachman as a participant in an unorthodox experiment.
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Guardian review of Dollhouse's 'Vows' and 'Instinct'.
Anna Pickard looks at the first two episodes of Season 2.
October 20 2009
John Cassaday talks about directing Dollhouse.
The acclaimed comic book artist reveals how he came to get the gig and what it's like directing episodic tv.
Joss Whedon charms SciFi Wire.
SciFi Wire shares with us the witty and charming note written by Joss that was sent with screeners of the next two episodes of Dollhouse.
Nominees selection for the 2010 People's Choice Awards is open for voting.
You can vote for Dollhouse (Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show), NPH (Favorite TV Comedy Actor) and Alyson Hannigan (Favorite TV Comedy Actress). If your favorite's not there, you can enter your own suggestions as well.
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Miracle Laurie talks to Echo Alert.
A video interview at the Big Apple Con about the challenges of playing Madeline, Uke Box Heroes and possible fan-initiatives to promote Dollhouse. Whedonesque gets a mention too. And there are more very good interviews with her over at Buffyfest and The Flick Cast.
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Another Dichen Lachman interview about Dollhouse.
This time from SFX.
Dollhouse season 2 premieres tonight in the UK.
The SciFi Channel will be showing 'Vows' at 10pm and then 'Instinct' at the show's normal time of 11pm. In related news, ITV4 will be showing the first season on Mondays at 9pm starting next week.
Why I Watch releases promo for Friday's Dollhouse.
This week's Sierra-centric episode gets its own fan promo designed to help draw in viewers as Dollhouse returns from its one-week baseball preemption.
October 19 2009
A Dr Who writer reviews Dollhouse.
Paul Cornell looks at which shows from this year may get nominated for next years Hugo award. There might be spoilers about some characters if you are some way behind on a show.
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A juicy tidbit about an upcoming Dollhouse story line.
There's even a poll for you to vote on how you think it is going to come about.
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Promo pics from Dollhouse 2x06 'The Left Hand'.
There's some great ones featuring the guest stars.
DVR figures for the second episode of Dollhouse season 2.
It went up from 0.9 to 1.2 in the 18-49 demo, an increase of 33%.
October 18 2009
Tahmoh Penikett joins the AIDS Walk Los Angeles *today*...
There's still a few more hours to donate to "Team Frak Ups" led by Katee Sackhoff (also including Tricia Helfer).
October 16 2009
Another Leak From Within The Dollhouse.
This time from Mr Topher Brink.
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Dichen Lachman talks Season 2 ahead of its UK premiere.
A nice interview with Dichen, discussing Sierra, Victor, and Neighbours!
"Joss has the best fans in the world".
Fab interview with Dollhouse's Fran Kranz.
Why I Watch Dollhouse - a fairy tale promo.
It's the latest fan effort to promote the show. The video is also on YouTube if you want to share it or embed it.
October 15 2009
Is real science catching up to Topher ?
New Scientist reports that a Laser has been used to create false memories in fly brains.
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Another memo from Adelle DeWitt.
The plot thickens.
Advertise Dollhouse - A fan campaign to promote the show.
It's a fan-effort designed to be "a clearinghouse for promotional materials" for Dollhouse, aiming to raise money for Facebook and fark.com ads promoting the show. The next campaign is about the start on 10/19, and it's still looking for donations.
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Fox's schedule for November features all-new Dollhouse episodes.
Seems like the once expressed possibility of preempting the show during November sweeps isn't coming true: Fox has released airdates for episodes 2x05 till 2x08. Episodes descriptions featured, beware of spoilers.
October 14 2009
Miracle Laurie interview with MediaBlvd Magazine.
She talks about her role in Dollhouse and past auditions, an upcoming webseries called The Cabonauts, and Uke Box Heroes.
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Casting Call for Dollhouse 2x09.
The episode starts filming on October 21st and will be directed by Félix Alcalá, who was also the director of 1x08 "Needs".
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Can Summer Glau save Dollhouse?
TV squad does not think so.
October 13 2009
A memo from Adelle DeWitt.
A well timed leak from inside the Dollhouse?
Paste magazine calls Dollhouse S2x03 "phenomenal".
The article is called "On chaucer; gender, sex, and power; and a postmodern concept of self".
All 13 episodes of Dollhouse season two to air.
So says Fox scheduling chief Preston Beckman. That's the good news. Quotes from Joss and friends for the rest. We'll see. (Edit - by we'll see I meant we will see what happens - not if they will actually air).
October 12 2009
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Promotional Photos for Dollhouse 2x05 "The Public Eye".
This episode features Alexis Denisof and Summer Glau's first appearance. It will air October 30th.
Dollhouse makes enormous DVR gain.
"The "Dollhouse" premiere jumped a stunning 50% when seven-day viewing is added" says The Hollywood Reporter's Live Feed - higher than any other show during premiere week. News of good. By comparison, lead-in 'Brothers' got 0% DVR gain.
October 11 2009
Is Dollhouse the most intellectually engaging series on American tv?
Do you believe you have a soul? Interesting analysis of how viewers approach Dollhouse and the type of questions Dollhouse brings up in the context of television over the last decade or so.
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October 10 2009
Another Dollhouse season 2 promo pic.
And it's a group one, hark at that.
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LA Times talks to Enver Gjokaj about last night's Dollhouse episode.
Some vague mentions of forthcoming episodes. He's so cool.
Dollhouse ratings for season 2 episode 3.
Going up, from last weeks 0.8 in the fast nationals to 1.0 in the 18-49 demo this week.
What the papers say about last night's Dollhouse.
The A.V. Club gave it a 'B+, saying "it was a clever, self-contained exploitation of the basic Dollhouse premise". Ken Tucker at EW.com loved it "All in all, one of the most enjoyable hours of the season". The TV Squad reviewer said it would have worked better if it had been aired as the second episode as originally intended. HitFix praised Tim Minear's script and added that 'Belle Chose' felt "like what the show should have been from the start". And a special treat, the script can be read over at Dollverse.
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A chat with ... 'Dollhouse' star Eliza Dushku.
You got asked to send in your questions, now see if they were asked in the interview with Eliza that happened only days ago.
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Promo for the next episodes of Dollhouse.
Introducing a new cast member for episode 5, and teases on episode 4. How awesome does it look on a scale of one to awesome? Awesometastic. And the official press release for the fifth episode can be found here.
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Discuss the third episode of Dollhouse season 2.
It's called 'Belle Chose' and it's written by Tim Minear and directed by David Solomon, the same people who brought you the Firefly episode 'Out Of Gas'. And the episode is now available to watch for free at FOX on Demand and Hulu and can be purchased at iTunes.
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October 09 2009
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Abandon All Hope as Mark Sheppard guest stars on Supernatural.
Mark will be appearing on the last episode to air in 2009. The episode "Abandon All Hope" is writen by former verse scribe Ben Edlund. Spoiler for Supernatural.
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Enver Gjokaj talks about tonight's episode of Dollhouse.
He says "it was definitely one of the biggest challenges so far". There's also some hints about episode four and what he thinks of the show's ratings for this season.
Official Dollhouse Twitter started posting.
Follow @DOLLHOUSEonFOX for updates.
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On the Fly with Dichen Lachman.
The TV Addict talks with her about her Aussie roots, the Whedonverse and what the future holds. Spoilers for episode 2x04 "Belonging".
SciFi Wire charts science fiction's hot/plausible scientists.
Amy Acker makes the list for her work in the Dollhouse. Twice.
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Eliza talks with MTV about Dollhouse.
Don't think that it's too spoilery but spoilphobes might still wanna stay away. There's also a video interview with her over at the New York Post site.
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TV Squad doesn't believe in earning a doll's freedom!
Discussion of November/Mellie's latest run through in the Dollhouse and her possible future use. Contains spoilers for last Friday's episode.
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Why Dollhouse should be saved.
Maureen Ryan makes the case for the series continuing, chats with Jed Whedon and takes a look at upcoming episodes.
October 08 2009
Eliza tweets about Why I Watch.
"WHOA. Pretty cool."
Eliza Dushku on Jimmy Fallon.
Fun, spoiler free interview in which Jimmy actually lets Eliza talk about Dollhouse, and then she beats him up as a thank you!
Five TV Shows We'd Love to See on the Big Screen.
TV.com selects Dollhouse as one of the shows they would like to see a film version of.
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Two clips from Dollhouse 2x03 "Belle Chose".
Dollverse has two interesting sneak peeks from the episode airing this Friday 9/8c on Fox. Another two clips can be found here and here.
Low ratings put "Dollhouse" in danger of going to the attic forever.
Can fan efforts save it?
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L.A. Times interview with Tahmoh Penikett.
Tahmoh talks about working on Dollhouse and shares his thoughts on playing Paul Ballard. Some light spoilers.
October 07 2009
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Eliza Dushku on Good Day NY.
So, the interviewer was shocked to find that the season had already premiered. Yeah. Spoiler tagged for clip of this Friday's episode of Dollhouse.
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