Surprise: Fox RENEWS 'Dollhouse'.
The first confirmation of an actual renewal as opposed to "the signs look good." The Guild says so as well on their twitter account following a cryptic tweet from Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon. And Joss posts as well.
[ edited by gossi on 2009-05-16 01:18 ]
gossi | May 16, 01:18 CET
maybebaby78 | May 16, 01:19 CET
narky | May 16, 01:20 CET
mouse | May 16, 01:21 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 01:21 CET
doublemeat | May 16, 01:21 CET
bloodyrockerswitch | May 16, 01:22 CET
[me] eating virtual cake and drinking virtual champage, come join the celebration!
[ edited by gossi on 2009-05-16 01:18 ]
gossi | May 16, 01:18 CET
gossi is so excited his 'too' has an extra letter! ;-)
[ edited by Tristan on 2009-05-16 01:26 ]
Tristan | May 16, 01:22 CET
cabri | May 16, 01:22 CET
SOOO happy!
I can't even articulate a better comment than "yey" !!
Congratz to Joss and Co.
maxsummers | May 16, 01:23 CET
Lioness | May 16, 01:23 CET
katetwo | May 16, 01:23 CET
archon | May 16, 01:24 CET
doubtful guest | May 16, 01:24 CET
Now, all Whedon needs to do is get me emotionally hooked on the show. I'm certainly intellectually hooked, and the last half of the season began warming me up emotionally, but I'm just not there yet.
Regardless, thank you FOX! I can't wait for Dollhouse S2!!
mikejer | May 16, 01:25 CET
shambleau | May 16, 01:26 CET
Only here? :-] Every Industry person I talk with makes the same commentary about FOX, a good place to have a show canceled.
Marsia | May 16, 01:27 CET
sunshineguinn | May 16, 01:28 CET
WOOOO!! Thanks FOX! Can't frigging wait!
Shep | May 16, 01:28 CET
What?
Oh.
Never mind :)
chazman | May 16, 01:28 CET
Can I watch it now please?
Leaf | May 16, 01:29 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 01:29 CET
Emmie | May 16, 01:29 CET
[ edited by kishi on 2009-05-16 01:29 ]
kishi | May 16, 01:29 CET
...
Ok, sorry, but... YUB YUB!!!
Arsenal | May 16, 01:29 CET
maxsummers | May 16, 01:29 CET
Huzzah! to all!
Couldn't have happened to a nicer... well, more deserving, anyway - show.
QuoterGal | May 16, 01:30 CET
Znachki | May 16, 01:30 CET
Looking forward to another season.
KS | May 16, 01:30 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 01:30 CET
They have no choice, I will make them.
Stargyn | May 16, 01:30 CET
GungaDin | May 16, 01:31 CET
JMaloney | May 16, 01:31 CET
Biff Turkle | May 16, 01:31 CET
Lioness | May 16, 01:32 CET
But I know it will be Fridays again. Hopefully, they will pair it with "Human Target", about a guy who can be anyone and himself. It's a natural.
Aside from that, we are so five-by-five tonight!
impalergeneral | May 16, 01:32 CET
Man. I really just had NO faith in those guys. Way to restore my faith in humanity!
Arobow | May 16, 01:33 CET
And also: props to our very own zeitgeist who kept copy/pasting Kevin Reilly information and telling us to trust "new Fox". And hey, look... he was right all along, folks :)
Finally: is this the best news day on whedonesque in, like, ever? :)
[ edited by GVH on 2009-05-16 01:35 ]
GVH | May 16, 01:34 CET
AnotherFireflyfan | May 16, 01:34 CET
okelay | May 16, 01:35 CET
Hurry up FOX!
madmolly | May 16, 01:35 CET
Enisy | May 16, 01:36 CET
mouse | May 16, 01:36 CET
I'm flabbergasted.
redders | May 16, 01:36 CET
haney-hop | May 16, 01:37 CET
Spacegirl3200 | May 16, 01:37 CET
RaisedByMongrels | May 16, 01:38 CET
C. A. Bridges | May 16, 01:39 CET
pixiedust | May 16, 01:39 CET
Shep | May 16, 01:39 CET
And exactly one year after we saw the first trailer.
I'm utterly amazed by this fairy tale.
Thanks, Fox.
wiesengrund | May 16, 01:40 CET
swanjun | May 16, 01:40 CET
gossi | May 16, 01:40 CET
Harmalicious | May 16, 01:41 CET
Woohoo! I'm so very happy. Yay! Fox, you are... well not forgiven. But not hated, that is for sure.
edit: The shift of 'creative direction' is worrysome for me. Also, if Dollhouse comes back on a Friday, then it will be in the exact some trouble again. But, 13 episodes is good.
I just hope they can make Epitaph 1 still work, somehow.
[ edited by SteppeMerc on 2009-05-16 01:43 ]
SteppeMerc | May 16, 01:42 CET
Say it again AnotherFireflyfan!
Dollhouse season 2. I could get used to that.
Dollhouse season 2. Dollhouse season 2. Dollhouse season 2. DOLLHOUSE SEASON 2!!!
Arobow | May 16, 01:42 CET
Okay, now that I've got that out of my system, I have to say that I'm a very happy panda right now.
[ edited by DigificWriter on 2009-05-16 01:43 ]
DigificWriter | May 16, 01:42 CET
Wow..thats a huge surprise, awesome.
Nalliac | May 16, 01:43 CET
JustNick | May 16, 01:43 CET
Look at me - I'm incoherent.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY.
a little pez witch | May 16, 01:43 CET
[ edited by JMaloney on 2009-05-16 01:44 ]
JMaloney | May 16, 01:44 CET
Congrats to Joss and the whole crew!
Woohoo!
iwantthefireback64 | May 16, 01:44 CET
Good Guys Eat Pie | May 16, 01:44 CET
gossi | May 16, 01:45 CET
I also learned form the Hollywood Reporter "Happy Town" has been picked up by ABC. This is relevant because Amy Acker is in the cast of that pilot. Should be interesting to see how this will affect her role on DH, if at all.
But as we were saying, YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
impalergeneral | May 16, 01:46 CET
Arsenal | May 16, 01:46 CET
Scaniano | May 16, 01:47 CET
Thanks a gazillion to FOX for believing in Joss's vision, and congrats to the cast and crew.
Can't wait to see where Season 2 takes us!
missb | May 16, 01:48 CET
Nebula1400 | May 16, 01:49 CET
At any rate, this is really cause for celebration - what a great way to go into the weekend! Congratulations Joss!!!
callie | May 16, 01:50 CET
BierceAmbrose | May 16, 01:52 CET
adg1034 | May 16, 01:52 CET
I just don't want Season 1 undone by whatever this new, "creative direction" is. But, back to awesome. :-)
pat32082 | May 16, 01:52 CET
Arobow | May 16, 01:52 CET
Wahoo!
The Operative | May 16, 01:53 CET
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think I can really articulate just how fantastic this news is to me :D
I believe a mass dance of joy is in order! On three!
shinyEcho | May 16, 01:53 CET
This is awesome news. I can't wait to see what's in store for season 2!
Ozzel | May 16, 01:53 CET
FruitPunchMouth27 | May 16, 01:54 CET
theclynn | May 16, 01:54 CET
sojourner | May 16, 01:54 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 01:54 CET
doubtful guest | May 16, 01:54 CET
Yep, first disturbingly happy post of this topic, right there ;)
GVH | May 16, 01:54 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 01:54 CET
didifallasleep | May 16, 01:55 CET
gossi | May 16, 01:56 CET
BigVessXpress | May 16, 01:57 CET
TMI! ✄
Nebula1400 | May 16, 01:57 CET
mackenzie | May 16, 01:58 CET
Litwal | May 16, 01:59 CET
Amaranth | May 16, 02:00 CET
Taaroko | May 16, 02:00 CET
doubtful guest | May 16, 02:00 CET
Thank you Kevin Reilly! And anyone else who helped this show get picked up again! Also thanks to all you guys and the fans and everyone who called, emailed, etc! I heart my fandom so much right now!
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 02:00 CET
Arsenal | May 16, 02:01 CET
Kessie | May 16, 02:01 CET
b!x, we're there!
madmolly | May 16, 02:01 CET
Ella78 | May 16, 02:02 CET
Sheh-sheh, FOX!
Vague That Up | May 16, 02:02 CET
doubtful guest | May 16, 02:04 CET
I hope Whedon hires Josh Friedman, if he needs a job. Not to mention Summer Glau!
zoinkers | May 16, 02:04 CET
Arobow | May 16, 02:05 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 02:05 CET
Little Green Kid | May 16, 02:06 CET
ThorpeWithoutShrimp | May 16, 02:06 CET
wiesengrund | May 16, 02:07 CET
MadeToLoveJoss | May 16, 02:07 CET
gossi | May 16, 02:08 CET
QuoterGal | May 16, 02:09 CET
But - still Friday Night Slot of Death.
)c:
filops | May 16, 02:10 CET
The Xan Man | May 16, 02:11 CET
caring hands | May 16, 02:11 CET
batmarlowe | May 16, 02:11 CET
This is wonderful news! I'm doing the Dance of Joy as I try to type (it's it difficult).
embers | May 16, 02:11 CET
Sorry, I just had to say it.
No timeout, please? :)
crazygolfa | May 16, 02:12 CET
Tell the Mayor I have good news.
Foamy!
Oh boy... Oh boy... Oh boy...
Shpedoinkle!
Oh...my...Goddess...
Slap my hand now!
Look how easy! (That one's ironic...)
I just know this whole year is gonna be super fun!
And not to be all post-pessimistic but,
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, huh?
And finally...
The King of Cups wants a party...but this is not his birthday.
(I keep a list...)
Brett | May 16, 02:12 CET
sojourner | May 16, 02:13 CET
WilliamTheB | May 16, 02:13 CET
lady84bug | May 16, 02:13 CET
AlanD | May 16, 02:13 CET
Arobow | May 16, 02:14 CET
shambleau | May 16, 02:14 CET
Stunn | May 16, 02:14 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 02:15 CET
Fredrik | May 16, 02:15 CET
palehorse | May 16, 02:15 CET
Sunfire | May 16, 02:15 CET
Arobow | May 16, 02:15 CET
Sly | May 16, 02:16 CET
Wow...still in disbelief.
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 02:16 CET
I mean, first I got my long-awaited CD of "Buffy" tracks from Douglas Romayne, and then UPS delivered a package I was waiting for, and now this.
And this is an actual, honest-to-goodness, for sure renewal? 'cause I have to go tell everyone I know right now!
ShadowQuest | May 16, 02:17 CET
What? I saw the whole other language and decided to add another language to that. lmao. And by the way I'm just saying That's just awesome in Icelandic.
Because it is awesome. I don't have anything all to say. XD
[ edited by druzilla on 2009-05-16 02:18 ]
druzilla | May 16, 02:17 CET
Well, unless they keep renewing it with these ratings, I'm ok with that.
Again, SUPER YEY!
maxsummers | May 16, 02:17 CET
This is sooooo out there.
I'm thinking of sending a second "Thank You!"-mail to Fox.
wiesengrund | May 16, 02:18 CET
AWESOME NEWS!
Rikardo | May 16, 02:19 CET
Arobow | May 16, 02:19 CET
wiesengrund | May 16, 02:20 CET
Nebula1400 | May 16, 02:20 CET
Stunn | May 16, 02:14 CET
Dude, don't give my brains ideas that'll make it more paranoid!
And woah, did Castle really get picked up too?
druzilla | May 16, 02:20 CET
[ edited by ria on 2009-05-16 03:15 ]
ria | May 16, 02:20 CET
redders | May 16, 02:24 CET
rehabber | May 16, 02:27 CET
It's funny that Joss used "Epitaph One" to show how he could do a show on a tighter budget, since it obviously impressed and yet we're not going to get to see it (for at least a little while, anyway. Those of us with no DVD money will have to find other ways)
edit: If you notice in my post, I never once say that God has blessed us, or something absurd like that...I'm cautiously optimistic for a second season. I want it to be good, and not suck like most of the first season did. Earn my love, show.
[ edited by John Darc on 2009-05-16 02:29 ]
John Darc | May 16, 02:28 CET
bunnykitty | May 16, 02:29 CET
streetartist | May 16, 02:29 CET
Riker | May 16, 02:30 CET
Phew!
Neat.
Mercenary | May 16, 02:31 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 02:31 CET
and so happy to hear about Castle (I'll catch up on that too - I'm blaming a full DVR, too much email, twitter, facebook, and a new (part time) job with lots of new software to learn - and my best friend, who I've had to talk down from the Chuck cliff a few times, and of course, Chuck.
Wish us luck on (what day is it?)
Pamelajaye | May 16, 02:31 CET
I'm so so so happy!!! I wanted to believe, because I knew the show deserves some
Faithfaith despite the ratings, but, honestly, I was expecting the worst..But YAAAAY!!! Thanks Fox! Now we have to spread the word and bring a lot more people to watch it, and prove them they did the right things !
(Also, YAAAY because my 100 comment gets to be a Dollhouse YAAAY :-DD!)
JotheCat | May 16, 02:31 CET
Who's going to put up a countdown clock to the first ep of S2?
zz9 | May 16, 02:32 CET
I was so worried there wouldn't be a Dollhouse and Chuck panel but now, ooooooh yes!
The Xan Man | May 16, 02:33 CET
NaughtyBoozeHound | May 16, 02:34 CET
I don't even have the words. This is just an awesome, awesome day!!!!
kasadilla | May 16, 02:36 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 02:36 CET
kefka | May 16, 02:37 CET
gossi | May 16, 02:37 CET
OK, I know Chuck hasn't been renewed yet, but I'm going to try to be as happy as possible, right now.
Knuckleball | May 16, 02:38 CET
Id suggest this is an amazing excuse to get drunk, but Im already wasted. Clearly I foresaw this.
Progressive_Stupidity | May 16, 02:38 CET
wiesengrund | May 16, 02:39 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 02:40 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 02:40 CET
LOL!
wiesengrund | May 16, 02:41 CET
ria | May 16, 02:42 CET
phlebotinin | May 16, 02:42 CET
gossi | May 16, 02:42 CET
vampmogs | May 16, 02:43 CET
redders | May 16, 02:44 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 02:44 CET
I'm VERY happy that this turned out! More Dollhouse! Woohoo!
AlphaMichael | May 16, 02:45 CET
Speaking of which, it's 2:45am. Nighty night.
gossi | May 16, 02:45 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 02:45 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 02:47 CET
Makes it kinda hard to type, though.
poisonyoulove | May 16, 02:48 CET
rbt | May 16, 02:50 CET
Animal Mother | May 16, 02:53 CET
And: OHMYGIODKLSJXCNVM djkx`gv zdkfjxcm ,bnfdzkjcmv bzdfkjxcmnv bxdfkcmnv bdzfknIT GOT RENEWED! So. Incredibly. Happy.
MattK | May 16, 02:53 CET
Arsenal | May 16, 02:58 CET
*confetti*
*fireworks*
*seventy-six bloody trombones*
OH YEAH!
Lirazel | May 16, 03:01 CET
http://www.avclub.com/articles/dollhouse-gets-renewed-nerds-win,28095/?utm_source=newswire_listing
[ edited by Hjermsted on 2009-05-16 03:38 ]
Hjermsted | May 16, 03:02 CET
josswhedonaddict | May 16, 03:06 CET
Although, I love how the guys at TV By The Numbers are still sounding a little sour about the renewal decision: "Nikki Finke reports that Dollhouse has been renewed. So does James Hibberd, and a multitude of other sources. You might have already heard it from your mom or at the check out line at the grocery store!" Gee, I guess they don't like that all their "Dollhouse will absolutely not return" news headlines are clearly ringing false now!
jiggyfly | May 16, 03:07 CET
cookiepartier | May 16, 03:08 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 03:09 CET
doubtful guest, did someone really sent the Printy song to Reilly?
electricspacegirl | May 16, 03:09 CET
Too bad it'll still air on Fridays. :/
gchucky | May 16, 03:14 CET
fortunateizzi | May 16, 03:14 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 03:19 CET
ria | May 16, 03:20 CET
bradss | May 16, 03:22 CET
Pointy | May 16, 03:22 CET
Yesss! Yesss!! Yesss!!!
Great Day of Purple Joy!
Loose Deckplate | May 16, 03:23 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 03:24 CET
gossi | May 16, 03:25 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 03:27 CET
Arsenal | May 16, 03:27 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 03:28 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 03:28 CET
Hmm, really would be a good week to buy that extra lottery ticket...
Darkest Soul | May 16, 03:29 CET
Ides | May 16, 03:29 CET
Tonya J | May 16, 03:32 CET
"'Dollhouse' might very well be the lowest-rated in-season scripted drama to ever get a renewal on a major broadcast network."
That's a huge and unexpected move and it deserves mad respect.
SuperWes | May 16, 03:34 CET
xMadxScientistx | May 16, 03:35 CET
Like was stated earlier, it's been 9 years since a Joss show has been renewed for a 2nd season. When a network renews a show that has pretty bad ratings, it almost acts as a challenge to the fans (think the short lived Jericho renewal).
So many people I talked to about the show, heard early reviews and wrote it off, "I heard that was bad" or they thought it was cancelled already.
I don't know how much we can do to get that number of Friday night viewers up (if it does in fact stay on Friday night), but we have four or so good months to spread the good Purple. I'm open to suggestions about how to do that.
Today we rejoice. Soon, we spread the word anew!
BryGuy | May 16, 03:36 CET
"More TUDYK?!?! ... SCHWING!"
[ edited by Tonya J on 2009-05-16 03:38 ]
Tonya J | May 16, 03:37 CET
And as far as cost-cutting wardrobe goes, those slinky yoga pajamas are expensive, what with all the conditioner and ecologically-friendly detergent and such. Perhaps Echo could insist on wearing that leather dominatrix outfit when not out on assignment? But then again, that's probably Topher adding that proclivity for his own amusement. Or me mixing up what thoughts I should be keeping to myself with what is otherwise a reasonable comment. Composite Echo. Boo-yah!
peacemonger | May 16, 03:37 CET
I just woke up here in Australia, this is the best news ever!
mortimer | May 16, 03:38 CET
Kon4MItY | May 16, 03:40 CET
I'm not too PC to say that Kevin Reilly has some brass ones for making this move.
Animal Mother | May 16, 03:41 CET
Also, massive yay to this news
Let Down | May 16, 03:41 CET
That's a huge and unexpected move and it deserves mad respect.
I think this is very important to note and I think it deserves to be repeated and discussed. The previous low-rated shows that Mr. Reilly has saved from the brink have all gone on to multiple season award winning runs. Not to jinx it, but the guy can pick 'em, so I love what this says about his opinion of the show. I also love what it might signal for the future of network television in the near term. Here's hoping more shows let their shows find an audience and develop rather than strangling them in their cribs. I suspect someone could write a column about that... wait, someone did and I just posted it to the front page.
zeitgeist | May 16, 03:42 CET
Braeden Fireheart | May 16, 03:46 CET
bigsofty | May 16, 03:50 CET
gt0163c | May 16, 03:54 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 03:55 CET
Edited to add that yes, Star Trek was awesome - just saw it today!
[ edited by Firefly Flanatic on 2009-05-16 03:56 ]
Firefly Flanatic | May 16, 03:55 CET
If they use Hulu to catch up on S1 then they'll see some good episodes.
4 AM here now. Can't sleep. Clown will kill me.
zz9 | May 16, 03:57 CET
Firefly Flanatic | May 16, 03:58 CET
Fox have completely redeemed themselves in my eyes, I just want to give Kevin Reilly and Peter Rice a big ol' hug right now! This is truly unbelievable. What a great day to be a Joss
Whedon fan!
SteveJ2008 | May 16, 04:00 CET
buffywrestling | May 16, 04:01 CET
I've been saying for weeks that Hulu is growing an a staggering rate and that while it's value is small compared to Network TV now it is catching up fast. Fox need Hulu to be a hit now to establish it as "The" online portal and they need all the content they can get, and they are willing to subsidise shows now to ensure success tomorrow.
I think this decision confirms that. I'm sure Hulu and iTunes played a big part.
zz9 | May 16, 04:11 CET
zz9 | May 16, 04:13 CET
That's very interesting, zeitgeist.
Can you tell us, less informed people, which shows are those?
maxsummers | May 16, 04:14 CET
brad_schl | May 16, 04:14 CET
vampmogs | May 16, 04:20 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 04:20 CET
But seriously, great for Whedon and kudos for him in going the extra mile to make the show's budget work. That's JMS thinking right there. Make as good of a product as you can and if you have to constrain the budget, do it. The best show ever that no one will ever see doesn't help. The best show you can do and make it work is the way to go. Honestly, his writing doesn't require garish wardrobe and sets that border on purely ostentatious. I appreciate the effort, but I'd rather see that go then not see the show. And if the numbers pick up, he can always bring some of it back. As much as I'd like to be right, this probably has more to do with Whedon's ability to work with the network on the budget than anything Hulu related.
[ edited by azzers on 2009-05-16 04:23 ]
azzers | May 16, 04:21 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 04:21 CET
(And Gto163c, my thoughts and prayers are with you also.)
RollingInKittens | May 16, 04:22 CET
Also, massive yay to this news
Let Down | May 16, 03:41 CET
damn, I was hoping there was'nt any other Australians online to realise what a slob I am.... in my defence I was up until 4am on whedonesque.com, simultaneously watching frost/nixon... good movie that one
mortimer | May 16, 04:22 CET
rocknjosie | May 16, 04:26 CET
Even though I've more or less jumped off the Dollhouse bandwagon, I'm sure that I'll keep on watching, because it's Joss. How can I not watch Joss' shows? But I'm really hoping season two shines, and that season one can be a slightly foggy memory when all is said and done...all shows have growing pains. I see most of season one as a big growing pain, and hopefully everyone is improving the show.
Earlier there was speculation that if Dollhouse was renewed, there would be significant budget cuts ...anyone know whether salaries have been changed or any characters dropped?
The Ninja Report | May 16, 04:26 CET
maxsummers | May 16, 04:28 CET
kimkim | May 16, 04:30 CET
Dan Corson | May 16, 04:30 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 04:34 CET
I don't know that any of that has been announced yet, but usually in cost cutting a drama you try to reuse sets more and keep the story constrained to fewer locations. The fewer remote shoots you have to do, the cheaper it is. Also, the sets tend to get less detailed.
Cutting actors (characters) probably gets you the most money, but that sticks out like a sore thumb. You might see actors only appearing in every few episodes rather than every one though. I hate to bring up JMS as a comparison because Babylon 5 was a very different animal and I don't think the quality is directly comparable, BUT if you watch the series you can see a lot of tricks that Whedon could use to make it work and still do major arcs. And as b!x pointed out, a shorter run time will help.
[ edited by azzers on 2009-05-16 04:36 ]
[ edited by azzers on 2009-05-16 04:38 ]
azzers | May 16, 04:35 CET
Let Down | May 16, 04:49 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 04:50 CET
Peter | May 16, 05:02 CET
Riker | May 16, 05:02 CET
Also, I'm a little anxious about DH's long-term future because of the tendency of complicated, serial-format shows losing fans over time. But my friend (who I just got into DH) just texted me after I told her the news and said "Yay, now I can get my brother into the show!"
Hopefully, with the DVD coming out, DH can build more of a fanbase, and then Fox promotes it with an ad campaign pairing it with "Human Target" and they can kick it off with "Epitaph One."
Of course, why worry about the long term at a glorious moment like this?? Season TWO of Dollhouse - can you believe it?? Woot!
Ronald_SF | May 16, 05:02 CET
Let Down | May 16, 05:03 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 05:03 CET
Although the Reilly-supported shows have been critical successes, have any of them been genuine ratings powerhouses? Aren't they all just skating by?
shambleau | May 16, 05:04 CET
Let Down | May 16, 05:06 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 05:09 CET
Jes | May 16, 05:13 CET
Thuddles | May 16, 05:15 CET
Shelly | May 16, 05:17 CET
And, zz9, check this out!
m'cookies actual | May 16, 05:18 CET
zz9 | May 16, 05:26 CET
My Whedon Room is going to totally enjoy this news. time to go tell it.
FruitPunchMouth27 | May 16, 05:29 CET
cheryl | May 16, 05:30 CET
xander fan | May 16, 05:36 CET
opoponax19 | May 16, 05:47 CET
SuperLaz | May 16, 05:47 CET
John T. Folden | May 16, 05:49 CET
lisaspo | May 16, 05:51 CET
So, how did it work? Was there like, a guy in the room, all, "You know what we have plenty of? In fact, way more than we could possibly ever need? Money. So, how's about we do something both zany and wacky? How 'bout we renew a show that's not making us any more of what we already have too much of, but has tons and tons of creative richness. Okay, let's look through our shows that fit that criteria alphebetically starting with, let's say "D," and whatever we find first gets renewed. Whaddaya say?"
So. Damn. Happy.
XanMan | May 16, 05:52 CET
Wimpie | May 16, 05:57 CET
korkster | May 16, 06:00 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 06:06 CET
Succatash | May 16, 06:07 CET
catherine | May 16, 06:09 CET
Ballard needs an office, for a start!
zz9 | May 16, 06:16 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 06:18 CET
Let Down | May 16, 06:20 CET
If she never leaves the place, she must sleep somewhere.
zz9 | May 16, 06:23 CET
onthedrift | May 16, 06:25 CET
No. Send it.
The One True b!X | May 16, 06:26 CET
Love all the happy reactions. Oh, and gt0163c, I hope your friend is doing okay!
GVH | May 16, 06:27 CET
Also, I am going to buy the season 1 DVD and all of the episodes on iTunes, just to prove that they made a good decision.
!!!!!!!!
5X5B | May 16, 06:30 CET
JeremyN | May 16, 06:32 CET
That sick, heart-crushed feeling I had when Firefly got cancelled? This is pretty much the opposite. Never thought I'd type these words, but:
Thank you, FOX television (and in particular Misters Reilly and Rice)!
Also, a toast *clink* to Joss, ME, all and sundry involved, and all Whedonites worldwide! Can't wait to see Season Two!
Wiseblood | May 16, 06:32 CET
I always wondered where Team Angel slept in season 5. I assume they didn't stay at Wolfram and Hart, but I don't know for sure.
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 06:44 CET
I've spent a lot of time in the last few months thinking about this show, and talking about it and tweeting about it, and this news comes as a tremendous relief. I am just so happy, and it doesn't really seem real yet.
Thanks to everyone who makes this show possible. Thank you Kevin Reilly and Peter Rice! Thank you Eliza! And most of all, thank you Joss! I can't wait for season 2.
jkalderash | May 16, 06:46 CET
Mercenary | May 16, 06:47 CET
Day's ☼
Everyone's ☻ (okay, most)
This news gives me a happy (not that ♂ kind--okay maybe that kind too--should've sprung for xx-large font there)
Here's to that second season of Doll۩
I ♥ you guys (Fox, Kevin Reilly, cast, Joss, show, you guys).
In cheesy mood. Yay television.
[ edited by Kris on 2009-05-16 06:51 ]
Kris | May 16, 06:51 CET
Happy Dollhouse renewal day, everyone! :D.
GVH | May 16, 06:55 CET
Ameer | May 16, 06:56 CET
Lyonaz | May 16, 06:58 CET
*hand slap!* because that's an amazing albeit obscure Anya reference.
But really. If the show gets brought back in the fall, how soon do they need to begin filming? I'd imagine Joss and company must already have some things plotted out, but I'm too excited right now to do any sort of math "and I really can't handle a lot of questions right now."
CrazyKidBen | May 16, 07:02 CET
I dunno, they all come through on my screen. I forgot that I was gonna do colors! The smiley wasn't meant to be a ghost-face smiley, the music notes were going to be more vibrant, and the sun would have been yellow. Oh well.
Kris | May 16, 07:04 CET
I can't find it now (thought it was on one of gossi's sites, but I'm bleary-eyed) but I read somewhere that they'd be back at work in two months?
The One True b!X | May 16, 07:04 CET
This is wonderful news! Congrats to Joss and the actors and the entire crew!
So excited to hear about Castle as well! This is a great day for Whedonverse fans. :)
Now if only we hear about Chuck soon.
C'mon NBC make it three things to be thrilled about! :)
FollowMal | May 16, 07:05 CET
Kris | May 16, 07:05 CET
ehh, this all sounds kinda hard. Maybe I'll just rewatch Dollhouse.
Jobo | May 16, 07:06 CET
ef | May 16, 07:06 CET
YAaAaAaAY!!!! So unfrakingbelievably happy. There is such thing as karma!!!
CarpeNoctem | May 16, 07:09 CET
shambleau | May 16, 07:10 CET
Three cheers for the purple horizon!
korkster | May 16, 07:12 CET
korkster | May 16, 07:15 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 07:16 CET
korkster | May 16, 07:21 CET
Allen Doyle | May 16, 07:21 CET
shambleau | May 16, 07:24 CET
I hope they extend the Joss Whedon hour. One just won't cut it. Let's make it 3 hours and a Happy hour after that. ;)
korkster | May 16, 07:33 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 07:34 CET
wilder | May 16, 07:39 CET
Tmas | May 16, 07:39 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 07:43 CET
And then...
I
will
exhale
ginalee | May 16, 07:44 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 07:46 CET
I'M ECSTATIC!!!
EXCELLENT NEWS for my first day at Whedonesque as a member :-)
Strangely enough two weeks ago I had this fleeting moment where I felt DH could be renewed and now it's come true. I KNEW IT.
ginalee | May 16, 07:51 CET
angry_puppy | May 16, 07:52 CET
Simon | May 16, 08:32 CET
YEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!
This is amazing! I tried not to hope, but I couldn't not, and then... this!
Giles_314 | May 16, 08:38 CET
If Dollhouse S2 does very well, and Fillion's vehicle becomes a real hit, can we have some more Firefly?
I know . . . but how likely was the turn of events we have just seen?
janef | May 16, 08:45 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 08:47 CET
"The House Always Wins"
CrazyKidBen | May 16, 08:47 CET
Thanks for hanging in.
joss | May 16, 08:49 CET
Simon | May 16, 08:50 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 08:51 CET
Btw, despite this awesome news I still think Joss should go to cable at some point. It's where his dark stuff belongs. It's like Joss himself said - if he hadn't come up with the idea for Dollhouse with Eliza he wouldn't have gone to FOX with it
Let Down | May 16, 08:51 CET
I'm sure 20th picking up the tab had something to do with it, but at least the execs showed some cajones.
This goes some way into repairing my opinion of them after the Firefly debacle (some).
Whistler | May 16, 08:52 CET
Congratulations Purple Dude! Thanks so much for the mind-bendy television this season! I cannot wait til the Fall. Cannot wait!
What a wonderful time to be a Whedon fan. :)
korkster | May 16, 08:52 CET
ThorpeWithoutShrimp | May 16, 08:52 CET
Let Down | May 16, 08:52 CET
cookiepartier | May 16, 08:53 CET
Let Down | May 16, 08:56 CET
Now quickly, to the Dollhouse-Mobile! Can't wait for season 2 to happen :-D
JotheCat | May 16, 08:58 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 09:04 CET
I'm off to the asleepingness - hope you'all get some R & R with your family soon.
QuoterGal | May 16, 09:04 CET
Whistler | May 16, 09:07 CET
korkster | May 16, 09:08 CET
Let Down | May 16, 09:09 CET
The actors have to spend the first month of work building new sets out of bonsai trees.
The One True b!X | May 16, 09:10 CET
ShanshuBugaboo | May 16, 09:10 CET
Let Down | May 16, 09:11 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 09:12 CET
korkster | May 16, 09:14 CET
"Have I been asleep?"
"Yes, for three episodes."
QuoterGal | May 16, 09:14 CET
I wanted to suggest some kind of celebratory Dollhouse related ritual or substance but all I can come up with is medicinal carrots.....Sure, why not. Medicinal carrots for all!
shpedoinkel | May 16, 09:15 CET
Due to budget restraints, Topher's hair will only be allowed to stand up when he has more than one moral judgmental guy in his imprint room.
korkster | May 16, 09:16 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 09:17 CET
One of the hopes for resurrecting Serenifly was that at least one cast member would become A-list bankable and demand it. Ms. Dushku's career has taken a slight variation from this route, by which Mr. Whedon has returned to series TV. So it's not as far fetched an idea as it was.
Mr. Whedon has already demonstrated that he can keep two balls in the air. If our Captain were presented with the choice, and wasn't contractually obligated to stay with another series, he's already said which way he would jump. Some of the other original crew might have to be recurring guests rather than regulars, but hey, it's an ensemble show.
janef | May 16, 09:17 CET
*(in case your not a fan the poodles reference is from gilmore girls and I felt it was appropriate)
mariec | May 16, 09:17 CET
korkster | May 16, 09:17 CET
[ edited by The One True b!X on 2009-05-16 09:20 ]
The One True b!X | May 16, 09:19 CET
korkster | May 16, 09:20 CET
"Yes, for three episodes."
toast with a caffeinated beverage
mariec | May 16, 09:20 CET
I am glad the show got renewed. It was going to interesting places at the end of the run.
I am going to go back and see what it would be like if a person started watching the show at episode 6. I may pretend the show starts there.
My best wishes for the sick friend up-thread. I hope al is well tomorrow.
newcj | May 16, 09:21 CET
budgetenergy constraints, I will now go to bed.The One True b!X | May 16, 09:22 CET
mariec | May 16, 09:23 CET
Thank you Fox, for not going all Firefly on our asses! Maybe Fox isn't an evil, intergalactic empire after a.. Ooooh, a Fox ad! Look at all the purdy col...
"Miranda!"
Xyron | May 16, 09:24 CET
electricspacegirl | May 16, 09:25 CET
korkster | May 16, 09:26 CET
korkster, the Official Dollhouse Cocktail is a Slow, Comfortable Imprint - ingredients to be determined, but almost certainly including absinthe (which makes the heart grow fonder), and a touch of the old Mickey Finn. With a twist.
ETF: b!X, I did it myself - "Pointy" for "Printy" - it's just too easy to do if tired...
[ edited by QuoterGal on 2009-05-16 09:31 ]
QuoterGal | May 16, 09:28 CET
ria | May 16, 09:29 CET
[ edited by deanna b on 2009-05-16 09:32 ]
deanna b | May 16, 09:31 CET
korkster | May 16, 09:34 CET
And QG as per usual -lol! (to the three eps reference, must learn to type faster)!
RollingInKittens | May 16, 09:34 CET
alqualond | May 16, 09:34 CET
Let Down | May 16, 09:35 CET
mariec, LOL, nice use of a highly underused awesome catchphrase.
And I'm now tempted to go to a juice bar and order a medicinal carrot juice in a decidedly sketchy manner whilst mumbling about dolls and houses and chilly arms.
shpedoinkel | May 16, 09:35 CET
oh please feel free to insist
mariec | May 16, 09:37 CET
Topher- Mind Eraser
Alpha- Face Eraser
Adelle- Mind Game
Joss- Mind Bender
Dollhouse- Acidic Mindfuck
korkster | May 16, 09:38 CET
UnpluggedCrazy | May 16, 09:40 CET
korkster, the Official Dollhouse Cocktail is a Slow, Comfortable Imprint - ingredients to be determined, but almost certainly including absinthe (which makes the heart grow fonder), and a touch of the old Mickey Finn. With a twist.
Now I just need to drink it. :D
korkster | May 16, 09:41 CET
Let Down | May 16, 09:44 CET
Simply.fantastic.news.
The Do That Girl | May 16, 09:45 CET
#27- Not feature lengthy motorbike races that add zilch to the plot.
#28- Have Alpha, Ballad and Victor appear shirtless and shoeless in every scene.
missb | May 16, 09:46 CET
Let Down | May 16, 09:47 CET
savagenapkin | May 16, 09:47 CET
...That is a sentence I have never had to type before.
Mercenary | May 16, 09:52 CET
mariec | May 16, 09:54 CET
gossi | May 16, 09:58 CET
Racoon Boy | May 16, 09:59 CET
dreamlogic | May 16, 10:02 CET
korkster | May 16, 10:06 CET
korkster | May 16, 10:08 CET
UnpluggedCrazy | May 16, 10:09 CET
korkster | May 16, 10:11 CET
And I just remembered... I watched Buffy's "Conversations with Dead People" yesterday. I heard Dollhouse references! :D Willow said "Did I fall asleep?", and... there was another one. Must've had a mind-wipe.
Braeden Fireheart | May 16, 10:11 CET
(Though Printy is already kind of evil, considering what he does...)
UnpluggedCrazy | May 16, 10:14 CET
mariec | May 16, 10:17 CET
Really, there are a lot of expensive or impossible things that are cheap. Rossum corporation perfects scar removal. Rossum corporation invents teleportation (film cuts). Concerned about being surrounded by the FBI last season, Rossom teleports the Dollhouse from beneath downtown LA to beneath a vacant lot in Downey. The possibilities are endless.
dreamlogic | May 16, 10:25 CET
Thank you for this, goosebumps all over :D
Krusher | May 16, 10:27 CET
I like the implications of the 'Nakedhouse' communal shower...and there I go with the TMI again!
I think Alpha's chair should be 'Hinty'. It gives you with an idea of who you THINK you're supposed to be, but it's merely a suggestion and may be counteracted by one of your many other personalities.
missb | May 16, 10:28 CET
mariec | May 16, 10:31 CET
giles (yes, it is my real name) | May 16, 10:32 CET
Let Down | May 16, 10:32 CET
gingyfromshrek | May 16, 10:33 CET
mariec | May 16, 10:33 CET
Gota luv that Buffy | May 16, 10:34 CET
Cider | May 16, 10:50 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 10:50 CET
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it. I never doubted this show was going to get a second season. *happy dance*
BuffyGroupie | May 16, 10:52 CET
Krusher | May 16, 10:57 CET
catalyst2 | May 16, 11:09 CET
Septimus | May 16, 11:13 CET
ewiggy | May 16, 11:16 CET
LaneMeyer | May 16, 11:36 CET
Now let's not start the "bring back Dollhouse for a third season" campaign prematurely, please?
daylight | May 16, 11:41 CET
Let Down | May 16, 11:45 CET
That good?
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 11:47 CET
jesster | May 16, 11:52 CET
Ameer | May 16, 11:53 CET
Dana5140 | May 16, 11:57 CET
Break_Atmo | May 16, 11:58 CET
*goes to do the dance of joy*
Anuris | May 16, 12:02 CET
Hanselel | May 16, 12:03 CET
Let Down | May 16, 12:04 CET
I'd rather see a Fringe crossover, with Walter popping up at the Dollhouse.. *head spins*
Krusher | May 16, 12:05 CET
Slipping About | May 16, 12:18 CET
It is indeed a time of joy :)
Satai (with Punsch) | May 16, 12:19 CET
silent knight | May 16, 12:20 CET
maz | May 16, 12:22 CET
Thanks to the positive buzz form the renewal for a 2nd season, the release of DVD and the increased quality of the second half of 1st season, the show might find many new viewers during the summer break. And since the ratings of the final episodes of 1st season were so horrible that it’s almost impossible for them to drop any further, it is more likely that they might actually rise instead. And if they do, Fox might think that the show has potential and that they made the right decision to renew it and would likely order further episodes. If Dollhouse can manage to return it’s ratings to the level of Ghost or even better, I think that Fox ordering more episodes is quite possible. But if the show doesn’t improve or even further drops than it’s a goner.
Heh, 2nd season was green-lighted only a few hours ago and I’m already speculating about season 3. :-)
[ edited by Anuris on 2009-05-16 12:56 ]
Anuris | May 16, 12:22 CET
[ edited by Let Down on 2009-05-16 12:27 ]
Let Down | May 16, 12:27 CET
*does the Dance of Honour*
Shep | May 16, 12:30 CET
True... imprint her with House! Now THAT would be awesome.
Break_Atmo | May 16, 12:43 CET
Does the fact that Joss says no vacation for him mean it will start again in Sept.? *hopes*
Lioness | May 16, 12:45 CET
Hunted | May 16, 12:53 CET
Progressive_Stupidity | May 16, 12:58 CET
Happy for now.
kornundsprite | May 16, 13:02 CET
Allen Doyle | May 16, 13:02 CET
It'd just turn out that he invented the technology involved in his lab back in the day.
dev | May 16, 13:07 CET
Michael | May 16, 13:08 CET
Ameer | May 16, 13:16 CET
THANK YOU KEVIN!
Jayme | May 16, 13:21 CET
wheelman | May 16, 13:42 CET
edcsLover9 | May 16, 13:55 CET
I'm ready to spit and rinse.
[ edited by MissKittysMom on 2009-05-16 14:01 ]
MissKittysMom | May 16, 14:00 CET
Joss, I'm so thrilled. You and your merry band of uber-talented peeps, in front of and behind the cameras, so deserve this. :)
More Dollhouse .... YAY!!!
Shey | May 16, 14:04 CET
thegingerpire | May 16, 14:04 CET
I'm Glad 20th Century Fox can see the bigger picture on this one, and help move things along.
Seems like a lot of studios would rather stick with shows with an established set that spend money on picking up shows for pilots this season.
Ivalaine | May 16, 14:07 CET
Hey Joss, is there any word on whether the 13th ep will air before the second season starts? Or perhaps as a part of the second season's run?
[ edited by GooberMan on 2009-05-16 14:12 ]
GooberMan | May 16, 14:12 CET
Michael | May 16, 14:13 CET
Nice to see that FOX may be catching on to the fact that the TV landscape has changed and it’s not all just about ratings anymore. Now that the renewal is pretty much official, I’m hoping that the DVD release combined with online viewing will introduce the show to a new audience, thereby resulting in a growth in ratings come next season.
emz_M | May 16, 14:22 CET
No, wait. Not just YES, but HELL, YES.
No, no...that's not quite...OK: Not just HELL, YES...
OH HELL YES!
Plus, and Castle got renewed too?
Calloo-to-the-mofo-Callay, y'all.
Sweet Congratulations are in order.
AmazonGirl | May 16, 14:23 CET
CellarDoor | May 16, 14:28 CET
mortimer | May 16, 14:36 CET
bubblecat | May 16, 14:41 CET
sparrow | May 16, 14:46 CET
fillygirl | May 16, 15:01 CET
Thanks, I knew I'd read about it somewhere before. Just couldn't remember where.
Ameer | May 16, 15:01 CET
zz9 | May 16, 15:04 CET
Lioness | May 16, 15:10 CET
flugufrelsarinn | May 16, 15:15 CET
Garim | May 16, 15:18 CET
So, September or January? =)
Andrea 2s1 | May 16, 15:21 CET
wonderflonium | May 16, 15:23 CET
zeitgeist | May 16, 15:23 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 15:27 CET
Simon | May 16, 15:28 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 15:35 CET
IMForeman | May 16, 15:43 CET
Jayme | May 16, 15:43 CET
Rune | May 16, 15:52 CET
Can't wait to see what crazy things Joss has for us in s2.
AliciaJo | May 16, 15:57 CET
Tonya J | May 16, 16:24 CET
latinandgreek | May 16, 16:24 CET
AlphaMichael | May 16, 16:28 CET
Let Down | May 16, 16:32 CET
Oh, I *knew* that if Fox gave Dollhouse a chance, we'd see total awesomeness. Joss just confirmed it. I'm beyond squee.
mouse | May 16, 16:40 CET
Riker | May 16, 16:45 CET
Anonymous1 | May 16, 16:47 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 16:47 CET
-DED- | May 16, 16:52 CET
Let Down | May 16, 16:56 CET
If The WB hadn't gone beyond Season 5's first 13, our last episode would've been "Why We Fight", which would've been awful and inconclusive and fans would've been much more up in arms than they already were after "Not Fade Away", I imagine. We also would've been deprived of "Smile Time" by one episode, and more importantly all the Fred-death/Illyria awesomeness that came next, plus one of my favorite pieces of continuity callback/fulfillment in the Buffyverse, "Origin". So ending at #13 definitely wasn't planned on that year (they made it to ep 100 and that's probably all The WB was super-concerned about, beyond wishing that the show would get better ratings).
My guess is Joss knows better at this point (as great a last episode as "Objects in Space" was, also not a good stand-in series ender). Hopefully Season 2's ep 13 will be somewhat conclusive with a number of things left open in case we get the back 9 for more awesomeness.
Kris | May 16, 17:05 CET
mangydog | May 16, 17:05 CET
Maybe better not. I am actually Canadian, so I'd have to pay tax on my winnings!
Maybe I'll just buy a ticket for the (tax free) lottery here.
zz9 | May 16, 17:06 CET
Let Down | May 16, 17:08 CET
electricspacegirl | May 16, 17:10 CET
Make Dominic the doctor and Whiskey the head of security.
zz9 | May 16, 17:13 CET
platinum baby | May 16, 17:13 CET
Yes please. (I'd also love to see Reed Diamond back)
Leaf | May 16, 17:21 CET
Astonishing_Chaos | May 16, 17:23 CET
It is silly and fun and smartly written. Freely admit I mostly tuned in for more Portia De Rossi (Bluth sister Lindsey from Arrested Development, among other great roles on less quality shows), though Jay Harrington (The Inside) is good as well and possibly fits comedy better than he did dead-serious drama (not committing to that opinion fully though, I only saw the first 7 episodes, the ones Fox aired). Jonathan Slavin from Andy Richter Controls the Universe always plays a good, anxiety-plagued nerd and I wouldn't have predicted that I'd ever be enjoying Andrea Anders (the girl they got to play the neighbor and potential love interest on the unwelcome Friends spin-off Joey).
Yay renewals !
Kris | May 16, 17:25 CET
Heck no, I love that asshole.
OK, so it wasn't a dream :) I'm so happy Dollhouse is renewed!! Sorry about your summer, Joss, but I am so excited about what lies ahead!!!
Harmalicious | May 16, 17:27 CET
doubtful guest | May 16, 17:35 CET
Are so.
Brett | May 16, 17:41 CET
Or would that just be very stupid?
Knuckleball | May 16, 17:45 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 17:49 CET
I support your bond.
mariec | May 16, 17:52 CET
CrazyKidBen | May 16, 17:52 CET
I'll believe you more if you tell us what flick Xander was almost certainly referencing when he said it without using Google :) All I'm sayin' is, "The sky is blue and all the leaves are green. The sun's as warm as a baked potato."
zeitgeist | May 16, 17:55 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 17:56 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 17:57 CET
ThorpeWithoutShrimp | May 16, 18:00 CET
When I say it's a schpadoinkle day."
Jon | May 16, 18:06 CET
Oh, Joss knows I know (Okay, I don't know.). But we are, in fact, decidedly like THIS despite what you and the world might think.
Ours is a forbidden love...
Brett | May 16, 18:07 CET
wiesengrund | May 16, 18:10 CET
And it's Alferd Packer: the Musical! or Cannibal! the Musical
Linnea1928 | May 16, 18:14 CET
Also, go watch Cannibal the Musical right now! It's on DVD!
jkalderash | May 16, 18:30 CET
barest_smidgen | May 16, 18:34 CET
zz9 | May 16, 18:37 CET
Also, don't let them bully you Brett. You know what's true in your hearts
*also agree with enver is admirable
mariec | May 16, 18:40 CET
taking a tip from "Plan 9 From Outer Space," all "engagements" outside the dollhouse are acted out by stagehands holding capes over their faces.
doubtful guest | May 16, 18:40 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 18:42 CET
It truly pays sometimes to be an uber-pessimist. Such a tasty delight indeed.
*whispers* psst, J-man, I hear William Fitchner is out of a job, he'd make a great addition to a great cast ;)
Mirage | May 16, 18:42 CET
DaniVampsForJoss | May 16, 18:51 CET
CrazyKidBen | May 16, 18:53 CET
Numfar PTB | May 16, 18:57 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 19:04 CET
Congratulations Joss!
madmolly | May 16, 19:05 CET
zz9 | May 16, 19:06 CET
embers | May 16, 19:20 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 19:22 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 19:23 CET
Does this mean we get a musical episode? I can totally picture Sierra, Victor and Topher acting out the Good Morning scene from Singin' in the Rain.
alexreager | May 16, 19:23 CET
I'm so tickled pink, all you needed was a foot in door. Now, please, run with it.
Madhatter | May 16, 19:24 CET
I respectfully disagree. He's dark NOW, in a creative environment where he's moderately restricted. I think were he to "let loose" in the darkness category, we'd be clawing out our eyes, putting salt in our wounds, and pouring gasoline on monks and setting them on fire. Hell, I do that last one in my spare time already. It's a great stress reliever. I go through monks fast though.
The sword of darkness must be tempered with the ..network executives of Light. Or something. Oh hell you're right. Lets throw caution to the wind and let Whedon show us what hell is really like. If in fact he believed in a hell. I believe in several. My winter home is in one of them. Nice and cozy.
ZachsMind | May 16, 19:27 CET
Ameer | May 16, 19:27 CET
It was really encouraging to read that the suits liked the latter half of the season. That means they're more likely to let Joss and crew do what they do best and leave the writing to them. Still worried about the Friday time slot, though.
crippledlion | May 16, 19:27 CET
Thanks, Fox. <-- All I can muster since Firefly, but it's a start.
Season 2: Omega 2.0
Seriously! Who is Omega?
WhoIsOmega? | May 16, 19:30 CET
It's okay to thank current Fox as they are not the same execs who strangled Firefly.
[ edited by zeitgeist on 2009-05-16 19:34 ]
zeitgeist | May 16, 19:31 CET
mariec | May 16, 19:39 CET
WhoIsOmega? | May 16, 19:40 CET
edcsLover9 | May 16, 19:40 CET
I get Caroline, and think she's meant to be kinda cool and average at the same time. Not overly memorable.
I get Echo, she's the blank Active. She's cute and sweet, and smarter than she appears.
But who is Omega? She's the character I want to know but don't yet feel.
I'm seriously bugging on this issue. Awhile back, I was all, bring on the composite event already. It happened all right, but looks like we'll have to wait until Season 2 to get to know Omega.
[ edited by WhoisApril'sOmega? on 2009-05-16 19:48 ]
WhoIsOmega? | May 16, 19:46 CET
jkalderash | May 16, 20:06 CET
Hexaphim | May 16, 20:15 CET
Madhatter | May 16, 20:17 CET
I feel much the same now that Dollhouse has been renewed. Joss has a way of humanizing any project he takes on, and and makes the audience become a part of the story.
Thanks to Fox, Joss and all who were involved in saving Dollhouse. Here's hoping for a long, successful run!
Riverine | May 16, 20:34 CET
tac_tics | May 16, 20:35 CET
edcsLover9 | May 16, 20:48 CET
Zeit might be a cynic, but we know the truth.
Guy prob'ly thinks cavemen would win too...
Brett | May 16, 21:27 CET
cabri | May 16, 21:42 CET
I believe Namaste is a Hindu greeting. Its import is recognition of the divine within the being who is greeted. I say it to birds and animals. I think it's pronounced "nah mah stay", with the accent on the last syllable.
janef | May 16, 21:44 CET
Huh, I bet I could post here for quite a while using nothing but Buffy lines.
[ edited by Brett on 2009-05-16 21:58 ]
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Brett | May 16, 21:48 CET
But if it's Caroline's soul, then Echo and Omega would simply be versions of Caroline. The completely innocent and the all-knowing.
mariec | May 16, 22:05 CET
mariec | May 16, 22:06 CET
I respectfully disagree. He's dark NOW, in a creative environment where he's moderately restricted in that area. I think were he to "let loose" in the darkness category, we'd be clawing out our eyes and pouring salt in our wounds. Pouring gasoline on monks and setting them on fire. Hell, I do that in my spare time already. It's a great stress reliever.
The sword of darkness must be tempered with the ..network executives of Light. Or something. Oh hell you're right. Lets throw caution to the wind and let Whedon show us what hell is really like. If in fact he believed in a hell. I believe in several. My winter home is in one of them. Nice and cozy.
ZachsMind | May 16, 22:44 CET
marvelknight616 | May 16, 23:02 CET
The One True b!X | May 16, 23:12 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | May 16, 23:16 CET
Tmas | May 16, 23:19 CET
korkster | May 16, 23:22 CET
Well, I guess I'd better respond since you respectfully disagree with my twice . I don't think Dollhouse is all that dark (at least so far) and I think Joss on cable would show a whole new side to his work. Plus, I don't think Joss would suddenly go all out bleak - Dr. Horrible wasn't exactly a funless tale
Let Down | May 16, 23:31 CET
Congrats to Joss and Eliza! I can't believe it!
Angel TheVampire | May 16, 23:38 CET
anjee | May 16, 23:46 CET
Little Green Kid | May 16, 23:49 CET
Maybe DH can be staged in the BuyMore?
htom | May 16, 23:58 CET
korkster | May 17, 00:07 CET
Volo | May 17, 00:19 CET
1. Echo now to be referred to as Toyota Echo.
2. Alpha now to be referred to as Alfa Romeo.
3. Mercedes McNab hired to play a new doll.
...and Dollhouse now able to apply for car company bailout funds!
what? it could work!
doubtful guest | May 17, 00:48 CET
But are her brothers Democrats?
zz9 | May 17, 00:55 CET
brinderwalt | May 17, 02:12 CET
Whistler | May 17, 02:49 CET
I.e., the Heinz company has hired a doll for product testing. In the show a bottle of Heinz Ketchup is prominently placed on a dining room dinner set (or used as an ingredient by Mellie preparing a baked pasta dish.) In the commercial Dominic (now a doll) is drinking various ketchup recipes (labeled #1 - #5) from the bottle.
DOMINIC - Chug! Chug! Gulp! Mmmmmmmm. I still think #3 is the best!
[ETA Oops fixed. Sorry.]
[ edited by anamnesis on 2009-05-17 04:28 ]
peacemonger | May 17, 02:53 CET
YAY FOX!! :-)
(ETA: anamnesis,, I think you left the italics on. . .)
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erendis | May 17, 03:13 CET
In fact, it seems the less interference Joss has, the goofier he gets. Dr. H., Sugarshock... those are the only two examples I can think of, but they were both pretty off-the-walls crazy (Sugarshock moreso).
Jobo | May 17, 03:16 CET
I think they can still afford the actors but all the action takes place in one room with screens and dividers. Awkward but a financial saver.
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Tonya J | May 17, 03:34 CET
you mean cubicles? Cool! I knew Jim and Pam were actives!
doubtful guest | May 17, 03:37 CET
embers | May 17, 03:40 CET
KariAri | May 17, 03:40 CET
Tonya J | May 17, 04:07 CET
can we start this as a web series?
*** and thank you so much for that vid link embers :) it made my day ***
[ edited by mariec on 2009-05-17 05:29 ]
mariec | May 17, 05:27 CET
embers | May 16, 19:20 CET
"Namaste homies". I'm now officially in love with Eliza. ;)
Shey | May 17, 06:12 CET
edcsLover9 | May 16, 19:40 CET
Take it from a long time Buddhist, that isn't the best translation. It's more like "the divine in me, bows to the divine in you".
But it's a difficult translation, at best.
janef | May 16, 21:44 CET
That's closer to the intent, and your pronunciation is right. I say it to birds and animals, too. :)
Shey | May 17, 06:23 CET
Congratulations Joss and friends!
fangless | May 17, 11:17 CET
Huh.
wiesengrund | May 17, 11:37 CET
Let Down | May 17, 11:41 CET
Ameer | May 17, 15:47 CET
IvyWinter | May 17, 17:18 CET
espalier | May 17, 17:40 CET
UnpluggedCrazy | May 17, 18:23 CET
gossi | May 17, 19:01 CET
So will Seth Green be involved in this any any way?
sta-hi | May 17, 20:19 CET
And am greatly pleased at the prospect of legally viewing Epitaph One, so trying to show some respect here, Fox.
It's official, I am obsessed. Hence my current imprint as
WhoIsOmega? | May 17, 20:45 CET
doubtful guest | May 18, 00:53 CET
Squishy | May 18, 03:54 CET
The One True b!X | May 18, 04:47 CET
mortimer | May 18, 07:07 CET
[ edited by The One True b!X on 2009-05-18 07:11 ]
The One True b!X | May 18, 07:10 CET
mortimer | May 18, 09:33 CET
Loving the suggestions down the thread (& posting post 570 comments is scary *lol*) for budget containment issues.
[ edited by Gloripebbles on 2009-05-18 12:44 ]
Gloripebbles | May 18, 12:42 CET
Totally Alpha's would-be-god acid-like trip
maz | May 20, 12:33 CET
Espensode8 | May 22, 04:35 CET
Ronn2d2 | May 24, 16:03 CET
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