The Whedonverse

[KaLikeAWheel]

welcome Donna, your husband must be a genius, and hung like a horse as well.

:P

Dark Willow is super hot.

:rofl: He like's to think so. :rolleyes:

Yep, super hot and Willow when she's pretending to be Vampire Willow is just the cutest thing ever.

Donna

[MonteGss]

he's my second bitch, after you :P

no one has an ass like you, Monte. :nana:

and that is why we need a fuckyou smiley.
My ass is pretty damned hot. :lol:
Yes, we really do need that :fuckyou: smiley. It's so necessary, especially when talking with you. :D



Monte,

I can always use another new bestest friend! I love this forum it KICKS ASS!!!!! And you have awesome taste in television! :rock:

Donna
I have one last prerequisite for being my bestest friend. It's important that I see your answer to this question (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=411&highlight=favorite+book+of+the+series). Now, you may think that there is no correct answer but you'd be wrong. There is one incorrect answer and six correct answers. :lol: I hope you make the right choice. :lol:

Seriously though...it's nice to have you on the boards. There are lots of cool threads in the Mid-World forum and all throughout the site. Have fun finding them all. :)

[Rjeso]

I just saw my first episode of Firefly a couple days ago. I look forward to future viewings. :D

[MonteGss]

Good to have you aboard, Laura! Great show that ended too soon!

[Seymour_Glass]

I lent my Firefly DVDs to somebody a year ago and just got them back yesterday.

It's a wonderful feeling.

[KaLikeAWheel]

I have one last prerequisite for being my bestest friend. It's important that I see your answer to this question (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=411&highlight=favorite+book+of+the+series). Now, you may think that there is no correct answer but you'd be wrong. There is one incorrect answer and six correct answers. :lol: I hope you make the right choice. :lol:

Seriously though...it's nice to have you on the boards. There are lots of cool threads in the Mid-World forum and all throughout the site. Have fun finding them all. :)

Hmmm, okay, here's my rating of the entire series from best to less best (none of them are worse!)...

1) The Dark Tower (just because it made me so weepy)
2) Wolves of the Calla
3) The Waste Lands
4) The Drawing of the Three
5) The Gunslinger
6) Song of Susannah
7) Wizard and Glass

Do I pass?

And I doubt I could read them all if I lived to be a hundred. I had over 1,000 new posts since the last time I was here two days ago! This is a chatty bunch!:thumbsup:

Donna

[John Blaze]

FAIL!

WAG is 1, SOS is 7. the rest come and go.

back on topic.

James Marsters (of Spike fame) is playing Lord Piccolo in the updoming DragonBall movie. You can see some screencaps of him in the DBZ thread.

[MonteGss]

Do I pass?


Yes.
:D :cool:

[KaLikeAWheel]

Yes.
:D :cool:

YAY!!!! :rock: :excited:

[MonteGss]

:D

[KaLikeAWheel]

James Marsters (of Spike fame) is playing Lord Piccolo in the updoming DragonBall movie. You can see some screencaps of him in the DBZ thread.

Oh, I do love me some Spike! :wub: He's my favorite! I may have to break down and see that movie even though I have never seen DBZ. I had to check with my kids to see if it was a TV show or comic book or what. I'm all old and junk. 8)

Donna

PS, I love even the seventh book on my DT list ten times more than any non-DT-related book, so I won't argue with the order of anyone's DT list. :) I'm so sad it's over. ::sigh:: :(

[MonteGss]

Well....at least you picked the right one as the last one. ;)

[John Blaze]

Well....at least you picked the right one as the last one. ;)
::kicks monte in the head::

[Jimmy]

If you're not reading the Buffy or Angel comics, you're missing out.

[John Blaze]

i know I am, but the truth is I don't have the time or money to do all I want to do, and there are SOOO many things out there I like that I'm missing out on that I might as well just try to catch what I can when I can. having real life responsibilities sucks.

I need to win the lottery and pay off my mortgage :(

[Jimmy]

i know I am, but the truth is I don't have the time or money to do all I want to do, and there are SOOO many things out there I like that I'm missing out on that I might as well just try to catch what I can when I can. having real life responsibilities sucks.

I need to win the lottery and pay off my mortgage :(

I can spoil you if you want.

Also, while not legal, or fair to the creators, there are torrents.

[sarah]

If you're not reading the Buffy or Angel comics, you're missing out.


I own the first five or six but have stopped collecting at this point. I don't even know what number they are on. Plus don't have issue number two so I have actually read them yet. :(

[Seymour_Glass]

I need to pick up the first TPB of Angel: After the Fal so bad. I loved Angel.

[Arthur Heath]

CPU reminded me someone should post Joss Whedons Dr. Horrible (http://www.drhorrible.com/) link. The first two acts are up and are free. The third act comes out July 19th and on the 20th they are no longer free. Check it out. Anything with both Neil Patrick Harris or Nathan Fillion has to be good stuff!

[CPU]

Yes, get it while it's HOT! Dr. Horrible is fantastic (if you like that sort of thing :unsure:) :lol:

[John Blaze]

entertaining, but I can't see someone paying for it.

edit** nevermind, this shit is hilarious, I finally finished watching it.

"my Penis is the Hammer"

[Arthur Heath]

The character Moist is so damn funny. Captain Hammer rocks also. Love Nathan Fallion!

[Heather19]

That was great. I can't wait to see the last part now.

[John Blaze]

doesnt it come out today?

::runs to site::

[The Lady of Shadows]

i just paid for it on itunes. that way i don't have to remember - they email me. and i can keep them forever. plus, it was only $4 for a "season pass". so if they decide to make any more, and put them in the same feed, i'll get them.

funny as hell.

[Brainslinger]

I liked Dr. Horrible.

That ending though! Trust Whedon to play on the humor then tug the rug out from beneath you dropping you to a dark place. Yet... it worked. And to think Bad Horse is actually a horse! Hee hee.

Oh and the comics, I bought Those Left Behind relatively recently, and I liked it a lot. I only recently found out there were other comics on the way too. Particularly looking forward to Shepherd Book's back-story!

[John Blaze]

i agree, ending totally flips it on you.

[LiveTransmission]

Awesome, glad to see an entire thread dedicated to the Whedonverse.

Anyone else looking forward to Dollhouse??

How are y'all enjoying the Buffy and Angel comics?

[CPU]

I'm really looking forward to Dollhouse! There is a great interview with Joss Whedon over at io9 (http://io9.com/5031309/exclusive-joss-whedon-tackles-darwin) that they did during comic-con. The answers he gave to their questions really cemented my belief that he (Whedon) really knows how to create great TV shows. I just hope he gets the chance to let this one be as successful (well maybe long-lived is a better term) as Angel and Buffy.

[John Blaze]

is there any word what network it'll be on? I hope it ain't fox. assholes.

[Heather19]

I'm pretty sure it is going to be Fox, but hopefully they'll give this one more of a chance.

[LiveTransmission]

Yeah, it is FOX. I'm surprised that he was willing to work with them again...I suppose he just misses TV.

[sarah]

new Dollhouse trailer. (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/11/new-trailer-for.html)

[Rjeso]

Yeah, I have the Dr. Horrible eps on my iPod, and the soundtrack. :lol:

So I've been watching Angel in the mornings the past couple months, and have made it through the cycle. I never got to see an entire episode (unless I was home sick), but seeing the last 15 minutes of one and the first 15 minutes of the next got me a good idea of the story arc, and I loved it. Now I'm sad I avoided this show back when it was still going. Yay for reruns.

[Seymour_Glass]

What season(s) was it? Do you know?

[sarah]

Laura, you have Dr. Horrible on your iPod? I lOVE YOU!!!


Stand back everyone, nothing here to see. Just imminent danger and in the middle of it me. Yes, Captain Hammer's here, hair blowing in the breeze. The day needs my saving expertise. Man's got to do what a man's got to do. Seems destiny ends with me saving you. The only doom that's looming is in loving me to death. I'll give you a second to catch your breath.

[Rjeso]

All seasons of Angel.

Maer: :huglove:

For me, it's always either Brand New Day or My Eyes that gets stuck in my head,

[MonteGss]

Sometimes...just sometimes, I think the last season of Angel was the best. Well, at least the funniest. :D

[Seymour_Glass]

Yeah, same here. My favorite seasons of Angel were 2, 4 and 5.

[turtlex]

You all might have this alread ( I do ) but it's a GREAT price - Over at Amazon - one day only - the GOLD BOX Special is the 40 disc Buffy Collection for only $69.99

Linkage : Amazon.com: Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Collector's Set (40 discs): Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, Anthony Head, James Marsters, David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Amber Benson, Seth Green, Michelle Trachtenberg, Emma Caulfield, Joss Whedon: Movies & TV

[sarah]

new dollhouse photo.

Eliza looks drool worthy, imo

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/081202/First-Look/Dollhouse-Eliza-Dushku_l.jpg

[turtlex]

Saw her live-and-in-person at Wizard World ComiCon and she was dreamy.

Just beautiful, in person.

[John Blaze]

awesome pic!:excited:

[Heather19]

so when's this coming out? is it going to be a midseason replacement?

[sarah]

February sometime. I think.

[Heather19]

oh man, that's such a ways away

[Lance]

I was checking out this new show Leverage and I saw the guy who played Lesly.The only way I recognized him was his voice. Dude got HUge. And he grew his hair long. He looks like a pro wrestler LOL

[turtlex]

Quick FYI, my friends.

Seth Green and Amber Benson are both going to be at the NY Comic Con, and Dollhouse is going to be previewed.

Details of the con are over at the comic tower - http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=6668

[MonteGss]

<-------------Is not looking forward to Dollhouse and thinks it is a tired and used plot concept. Also is not a fan of Faith.



Rewatching Firefly right now.
I just finished Jaynestown. :lol:

[Kes]

Yeah, it is FOX. I'm surprised that he was willing to work with them again...I suppose he just misses TV.

I think it's contractual. He still owes them a series before his contract with them is completed.

[Kes]

Did anyone notice that Nathan Fillion has a new series getting ready to premiere on ABC called "Castle"? Storyline looks pretty interesting. A murder/mystery writer who gets a copy cat murderer killing after the manner of his books. Fillion teems up with a NYC detective lady to solve the crimes.

[Heather19]

Oh no, I just realized that I missed the premiere of Dollhouse. I can't believe I forgot about it. :(

I guess I'll have to go search it out on the internet.

[MonteGss]

It wasn't that great, imo. We watched it and I kept rolling my eyes. Wife liked it though.

[sarah]

Yeah, I agree it wasn't that great. Hopefully it just needs a few episodes to get its feet wet. **crosses fingers that fox doesn't cancel*

Heather, HULU.com (http://www.hulu.com/)has it for free.

[Heather19]

Thanks, I found it on the fox website and started to watch it the other day. But only got thru half the episode before I had to leave. I'll finish watching it soon.

[Darkthoughts]

Check out my t shirt :rock:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/towerjunkie19/sunnydale.jpg

[Brice]

It is great! :D


...but I'm too busy checking out the woman wearing it. ;) :huglove:

[Darkthoughts]

:D :huglove:

[sarah]

nice shirt girlie!

[turtlex]

Darkers, I love the Buffyness !

[Daghain]

It is great! :D


...but I'm too busy checking out the woman wearing it. ;) :huglove:

This, exactly!

[sarajean]

darkers, i'm so jealous. i both want your sweatshirt, and to be your sweatshirt. :wub:

also, i recently was given this (http://www.darkhorse.com/Products/14-785/Serenity-Lunch-Box).

[Daghain]

:o

Awesome.

[sarajean]

it really is. if i was 10 years younger, i'd have a new purse. the currency printed on the sides is gorgeous.

[Woofer]

Wow! Thanks for posting that link, sarajean. I think I just found what I'm going to get Lovecraft Lady for her birthday. I think it will be the fruity oaty bar to match her fruity oaty bar shirt.

[Darkthoughts]

Oh no! There's far too much stuff to spend money on in there!! :D

[MonteGss]

I always seem to miss the Lisa pictures. :(

[Darkthoughts]

Bummer, I forgot I deleted that! I've currently spilt mouthwash all down my Sunnydale tshirt and it's stained it :pullhair: As soon as I wash it out I'll post another 'specially for you Monts :huglove:

[sarajean]

we may not be finding a baby furniture at any of these thrift stores, but we sure are coming up with other goodies.

today ($5 for both):

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/sarajeanm/1237673355.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/sarajeanm/1237673394.jpg

[turtlex]

Sa-weet !

[MonteGss]

sarajean...I see those comics all the time when I'm in the shop picking up my King comics. I've paged through a few but didn't really dig the few pages I saw.

What can you tell me about them? The arc takes place "after the fall" of Wolfram & Hart..? After the series finale in other words? Um, didn't Wesley die?

[sarajean]

i haven't read them yet, but as soon as i do, i'll be sure to fill you in. :couple:

[Darkthoughts]

For you Montay :D


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/towerjunkie19/buffy1.jpg

[turtlex]

The Angel-After the Fall comics were pretty popular...

... However, if I had to recommend Whedon Sunnydale-centric comics, you gotta go with the Season 8 Buffy comics.

Heee! I love Lisa's shirt !

[Darkthoughts]

Me too! When I spilt mouthwash on it and then put it through the washing machine only to find it had stained it I was totally :panic: I have since discovered that soaking a stain in every kind of soap in the house and then putting it BACK through the wash, works a treat! :D

[MonteGss]

For you Montay :D


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/towerjunkie19/buffy1.jpg

:wub: :wub: :wub:
:D

[sarajean]

andy hallett died. (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/02/2533045.htm?section=entertainment) :(

[sarah]

:cry:

[Brice]

:(

[turtlex]

maer and sarajean - Love the new buffy themes!!!!

[MonteGss]

Thought I'd join the fun...
(I'm not as creative as you ladies but still...)

[sarajean]

I LOVE IT.

[MonteGss]

:wub:

[turtlex]

Love it !!!

BUNNIES !!

[Darkthoughts]

:rofl: Monts you fluffy little nerd :huglove:

[MonteGss]

:D :lol:

[CPU]

Grats to SMG & FP Jr...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30146103/

[turtlex]

Ahhhh.... a new Scoobie is on the way.

[sarajean]

how sad is it that when i first saw a new post in here, i thought that pam was just luring me in to make me lose the game?

fucking again.

:rolleyes:

that kid's gonna be fucking gorgeous.

[turtlex]

well, since pam isnt 100% clear on this whole "game" deal, that wasn't likely, but I do appreciate the thread stalking! :couple:

[turtlex]

Angel fans....

Today's Gold Box deal over at amazon is the : Angel: Seasons 1-5 (Collectors Set)

The price is only $56.99 - which is pretty good. One day only.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DdzQ-f1oL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

disclaimer : turtlex is not affiliated with amazon.com in any way but really just likes to share the Buffy love.

[DoctorDodge]

Allow me to salivate over that box set for a moment at that BARGAIN price: :drool:

I'll probably get a complete set of Buffy and Angel one day, but i'm pretty happy with the dvds i've got of Firefly and Serenity for now.

Malcolm Reynolds - along with Kerr Avon from Blake's 7, has to be one of the best and coolest characters in tv ever!

[candy]

i'm lucky enough to have sky plus and sci fi, so i have watched all the angel eps i missed first time round. would still love to get buffy and angel box sets though as i cant seem to find the series of buffy except on FX and its close to the end so dont really want to start watching it now.

so if any british chaps / chappettes see buffy from ep 1 advertised let me know

sci fi does angel in a loop, much as sky 1 does stargate in a loop so am ok there

[MonteGss]

That box set looks pretty cool!

I personally prefer to have all of the seasons separate though and wouldn't want them all encased together. :)

[Daghain]

Anyone else seen this? It's AWESOME! You can watch it on Hulu:

http://www.hulu.com/dr-horribles-sing-along-blog

If you have the disc, you NEED to watch the ELE application videos. OMG LOL!

[Seymour_Glass]

Why is this thread in the Forge?

[sarajean]

i think that when it was recently merged with the dr horrible thread, it got moved accidentally. we'll fix it.

[SigTauGimp]

Dr. Horrible = :wub:

I friggin' love it...can't wait to see what else JW is planning for it.

[turtlex]

Buffy Relaunching Without Whedon, Gellar...Regard for Fans?

Los Angeles (E! Online) – Blame Robert Pattinson. And, for that matter, Captain Kirk.

What with vampires and franchise relaunches suddenly all the rage, plans for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie have inevitably come to pass, with the rights holders of the franchise announcing plans for a new Sunnydale-set film.

But there is a catch.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film, which will neither be a sequel nor prequel but a relaunch, is moving ahead with absolutely no involvement from film and series mastermind Joss Whedon. It will also fail to feature TV's Buffy herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and will in fact have no connection to the long-running series—meaning Angel, Willow, Xander and Spike will also be MIA.

That sound you just heard was the Whedonverse imploding.

The brain boxes behind the already fan-angering remake are Fran Rubel Kuzui, the director of the 1992 box-office bomb (which starred Kristy Swanson as the titular slayer abetted by Luke Perry), and her husband, Kaz Kuzui. Kuzui Enterprises has retained the rights to the franchise since their ill-fated film outing.

The idea behind the new reboot is to maintain the show's mythology while introducing a new slayer and Hellmouth-threatened group of pals, building on the idea that each generation has its own vampire slayer.

If all goes according to plan—and it's shaping up to be a rather large if—Kuzui is looking to franchise the film.

As for Whedon, he has yet to comment on the film's development. While Kuzui said they have not ruled out inviting cult king Whedon—still very much active in the Buffyverse, having shepherded several Buffy comic books to best-seller status in recent years—to take part in the film, they have not yet spoken to him about their plans.

[Brice]

Buffy Relaunching Without Whedon, Gellar...Regard for Fans?

Los Angeles (E! Online) – Blame Robert Pattinson. And, for that matter, Captain Kirk.

What with vampires and franchise relaunches suddenly all the rage, plans for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie have inevitably come to pass, with the rights holders of the franchise announcing plans for a new Sunnydale-set film.

But there is a catch.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film, which will neither be a sequel nor prequel but a relaunch, is moving ahead with absolutely no involvement from film and series mastermind Joss Whedon. It will also fail to feature TV's Buffy herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and will in fact have no connection to the long-running series—meaning Angel, Willow, Xander and Spike will also be MIA.

That sound you just heard was the Whedonverse imploding.

The brain boxes behind the already fan-angering remake are Fran Rubel Kuzui, the director of the 1992 box-office bomb (which starred Kristy Swanson as the titular slayer abetted by Luke Perry), and her husband, Kaz Kuzui. Kuzui Enterprises has retained the rights to the franchise since their ill-fated film outing.

The idea behind the new reboot is to maintain the show's mythology while introducing a new slayer and Hellmouth-threatened group of pals, building on the idea that each generation has its own vampire slayer.

If all goes according to plan—and it's shaping up to be a rather large if—Kuzui is looking to franchise the film.

As for Whedon, he has yet to comment on the film's development. While Kuzui said they have not ruled out inviting cult king Whedon—still very much active in the Buffyverse, having shepherded several Buffy comic books to best-seller status in recent years—to take part in the film, they have not yet spoken to him about their plans.

The nicest thing I can say here is:


I hope these goddamned motherfucking bastards burn in an eternal hell. In fact if there isn't a god let's invent one just so he can create a place to torture these bitches properly. :grouphug:

[turtlex]

Just a quick FYI : Emma Caulfiend ( Anya ) is scheduled as a guest at Wizard World Philadelphia next weekend -June 19th through 21st.

http://www.wizardworld.com/home-pa.html

[MonteGss]

[
The nicest thing I can say here is:


I hope these goddamned motherfucking bastards burn in an eternal hell. In fact if there isn't a god let's invent one just so he can create a place to torture these bitches properly. :grouphug:

I like the way you think my man. :cool:
I would also add that we should call them mean names.

[candy]

Buffy Relaunching Without Whedon, Gellar...Regard for Fans?

Los Angeles (E! Online) – Blame Robert Pattinson. And, for that matter, Captain Kirk.

What with vampires and franchise relaunches suddenly all the rage, plans for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie have inevitably come to pass, with the rights holders of the franchise announcing plans for a new Sunnydale-set film.

But there is a catch.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film, which will neither be a sequel nor prequel but a relaunch, is moving ahead with absolutely no involvement from film and series mastermind Joss Whedon. It will also fail to feature TV's Buffy herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and will in fact have no connection to the long-running series—meaning Angel, Willow, Xander and Spike will also be MIA.

That sound you just heard was the Whedonverse imploding.

The brain boxes behind the already fan-angering remake are Fran Rubel Kuzui, the director of the 1992 box-office bomb (which starred Kristy Swanson as the titular slayer abetted by Luke Perry), and her husband, Kaz Kuzui. Kuzui Enterprises has retained the rights to the franchise since their ill-fated film outing.

The idea behind the new reboot is to maintain the show's mythology while introducing a new slayer and Hellmouth-threatened group of pals, building on the idea that each generation has its own vampire slayer.

If all goes according to plan—and it's shaping up to be a rather large if—Kuzui is looking to franchise the film.

As for Whedon, he has yet to comment on the film's development. While Kuzui said they have not ruled out inviting cult king Whedon—still very much active in the Buffyverse, having shepherded several Buffy comic books to best-seller status in recent years—to take part in the film, they have not yet spoken to him about their plans.

The nicest thing I can say here is:


I hope these goddamned motherfucking bastards burn in an eternal hell. In fact if there isn't a god let's invent one just so he can create a place to torture these bitches properly. :grouphug:


and then we shall make them eat their own innards.
i mean why? why re launch? has no one in hollywoodland got an original idea these days?:pullhair:

[turtlex]

Chicago Area Buffy Fans - Amber Benson is going to be doing a signing.

Monday June 22, 2009 - 4:30pm

Amber Benson: Actress, Director, Singer and Author. Oh yeah, this is HAPPENING! “Tara” from Buffy the Vampire Slayer is coming to CHALLENGERS. Amber will be signing her new novel “Death’s Daughter” and reading from it as well. She’s an amazing person and we are proud to have her here. And she wants to meet you. There may be a discussion on “Death’s Daughter” for those that have already read it, and there may be a live Macarena… who knows? But there also may not. Just sayin.’

Location: Challengers Comics, 1845 N. Western Ave. 2R, Chicago, IL 60647

Website: http://challengerscomics.com

[John Blaze]

THIS IS BULLSHIT!

no one from the original cast of the show? I hated the original Buffy movie, but I'm not seeing how I'm gonna like this.

YouTube - New Buffy the Vampire Slayer Movie

[candy]

**swoon** loving your sig

[turtlex]

FYI : Dollhouse / Joss fans... this month's issue of CURVE ( lebsian magazine ) has Eliza on the cover and a pretty good article on the show inside.

( their website isn't updated yet - it still shows the Clementine Ford issue, but eventually it will be - Curve (www.curvemag.com) )

[MonteGss]

THIS IS BULLSHIT!

no one from the original cast of the show? I hated the original Buffy movie, but I'm not seeing how I'm gonna like this.

YouTube - New Buffy the Vampire Slayer Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZy4Ht3lkY)

The movie sucked so bad. It was horrible in every way it could be. HORRIBLE.

I also hate the idea of a new movie and I'm especially hating that twit Stephenie Meyer for writing those completely average books and starting this teenage vampire obsession nonsense.

[turtlex]

FYI : It was announced today that Joss is going to be directing an episode of Glee this season.

Via CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/24/joss.whedon.glee/index.html).

And this is super fun.... EWs top 25 Whedonverse Episodes (http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20302134_20307632,00.html?cnn=yes)

ETA : I would have to agree with this :
1. ''THE BODY''
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 5 : If there's any argument to be made for the short-sighted irrelevance of the Emmy Awards — which marginalized Buffy for the entirety of its run — this episode should be exhibit A. Expertly written and directed by Whedon, ''The Body'' is all about the emotional devastation caused by the sudden, tragically natural death of Buffy's mother, Joyce (Kristine Sutherland). Deft and heartbreaking, ''The Body'' isn't just the best episode in the Whedonverse: It might be the best hour of television we've ever seen.

However, I'd have had HUSH and OMWF higher on the list.

[Seymour_Glass]

I actually think that hush was too high for me. Definitely below A Hole In the World and OMWF.

But, I'm pleased to see so many Angles on their, even with the glaring lack of the Season 4 finale Home.

[turtlex]

Hush is up in my top three. Gee... guess what the others might be. :lol:

Hush is just so great. Wonderfully written, directed and acted. It moves all the characters forward and is really creepy. Not to mention... funny as hell.

[Seymour_Glass]

But, I'm pleased to see so many Angles on their, even with the glaring lack of the Season 4 finale Home.

:wtf:

Hush was really good, but it didn't do it for me. I don't know why.

That zany musical, though...

[John Blaze]

Hush, OMWF, and The Body are my top 3.

[Seymour_Glass]

For buffy, mine are OMWF, The Body, and Conversations with Dead People.

For Whedon in general, I forfeit.

[turtlex]

Via EW / Dollhouse has been cancelled.

This has been a busy week for cancellations. The latest addition to the TV graveyard: Dollhouse.

According to multiple insiders, Fox has informed Joss Whedon that it will not be ordering additional installments of his low-rated drama beyond the current 13-episode order. On the bright side, the network still plans to burn off the remaining unaired episodes beginning in December. Hey, it’s something.

Dollhouse has been averaging a mere 3 million viewers this season. Last season — when fan support, together with significant budget cuts, helped it to get an odds-defying second-year pickup — the show averaged 4.7 million.

UPDATE: Whedon just posted the following statement on Whedonesque.com: “I don’t have a lot to say. I’m extremely proud of the people I’ve worked with: my star, my staff, my cast, my crew. I feel the show is getting better pretty much every week, and I think you’ll agree in the coming months. I’m grateful that we got to put it on, and then come back and put it on again. I’m off to pursue Internet ventures/binge drinking. Possibly that relaxation thing I’ve read so much about. By the time the last episode airs, you’ll know what my next project is. But for now, there’s a lot of work still to be done, and disappointment to bear. Thank you all for your support, your patience, your excellent adverts. See you again.”

[DoctorDodge]

OK, i know i'm a little late on the topic here, but here goes....

A Buffy remake? Erm, what the fuck? What the fuckety fuck? What the fuckfuckfuckedyfuckeffingfuckshit? Peas and Rice, i've heard a lot of stupid ideas in my time, but that really is the dumbest idea ever! Let's hope this gets ruined before it even truly begins!

To add to the favourite episode discussion, i've gotta say that The Zeppo rates pretty highly with me. It's when the show becomes confidant enough to mock itself slightly, without hamming it up, so to speak. I just love the whole idea of the gang facing "the biggest threat they've ever faced", and yet the story focuses on someone who had up to that point only been seen as a comedy sidekick. Total genius!

[candy]

Via EW / Dollhouse has been cancelled.

This has been a busy week for cancellations. The latest addition to the TV graveyard: Dollhouse.

According to multiple insiders, Fox has informed Joss Whedon that it will not be ordering additional installments of his low-rated drama beyond the current 13-episode order. On the bright side, the network still plans to burn off the remaining unaired episodes beginning in December. Hey, it’s something.

Dollhouse has been averaging a mere 3 million viewers this season. Last season — when fan support, together with significant budget cuts, helped it to get an odds-defying second-year pickup — the show averaged 4.7 million.

UPDATE: Whedon just posted the following statement on Whedonesque.com: “I don’t have a lot to say. I’m extremely proud of the people I’ve worked with: my star, my staff, my cast, my crew. I feel the show is getting better pretty much every week, and I think you’ll agree in the coming months. I’m grateful that we got to put it on, and then come back and put it on again. I’m off to pursue Internet ventures/binge drinking. Possibly that relaxation thing I’ve read so much about. By the time the last episode airs, you’ll know what my next project is. But for now, there’s a lot of work still to be done, and disappointment to bear. Thank you all for your support, your patience, your excellent adverts. See you again.”

:cry:that is such a shame, doll house is picking up and getting better and better as it moves on, i found the 2nd series much better than the 1st as the characters were more developed and where coming out of their doll state

[turtlex]

candy - I truly agree. I wish Josh would do something with a cable network - someplace he could just sign and do what he wants, at the pace he wants, and know the that the fans will be there.

[Woofer]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/celebrity-pictures-sarah-michelle-gellar-slay-edward.jpg

[MonteGss]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/celebrity-pictures-sarah-michelle-gellar-slay-edward.jpg

Thank you for posting this. Twilight series is so damned lame (yes, i did read it).


In another response....
Joss really lost his talent towards the end of Angel. Dollhouse was pretty bad and am not surprised it was canceled. Let's get something new, with new people...not a bunch of ex-series regulars from other shows.

I know I'm probably not in the majority of Joss fans (as my wife tells me) but he really is not on his game with the TV series. :(

[candy]

there is only one brooding vampire and he is not bloody sparkley

[MonteGss]

First off, those ARE NOT vampires in that series. They're caricatures of vampires. :)

[candy]

First off, those ARE NOT vampires in that series. They're caricatures of vampires. :)

yes but which series? twilight or buffy/angel? and be careful what you reply:shoot:
:couple:

[MonteGss]

Uh, I didn't think it was difficult to follow my reply. :unsure:

As I was previously criticizing Twilight, I continued to do so in my last post. The Twilight "vampires" are the caricatures. Next time, I'll draw a map. :rolleyes: :P

:couple:

[candy]

yep, maps always good for me:)

my fault, misread the comments about joss in your previous post, sorry (trying to do 3 things at once - i really shouldn't):grouphug:

[MonteGss]

I'm just messin with you. :D
That's just how I am. :P

[Brice]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/celebrity-pictures-sarah-michelle-gellar-slay-edward.jpg

I fucking love that. :D

[turtlex]

FYI : Good news

MTV and LOGO to broadcast Buffy Episodes.

Reruns of all seven seasons of the cult series are coming to the Viacom-owned channels MTV and Logo next year.

The show will launch New Year’s Day on Logo with an 18-hour marathon from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. EST. Then starting Jan. 4 it will air weeknights at 6 and 7 p.m. and late nights at 2 and 3 a.m. It will also show at various times on the weekends.

MTV will kick off their Buffy bonanza on Jan. 10 with an 8-hour marathon starting at 11 a.m. EST. Then beginning Jan. 11 it will air each morning at 11 a.m.

Set yer DVRs !!

Also - This news comes on the heels of more good news for Buffy fans. The series is casting for a series of motion-comic webisodes based on Joss Whedon’s highly successful series of “Season Eight” comics.

[Woofer]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/celebrity-pictures-boreanaz-gellar-proper-vampire.jpg

[candy]

does anyone watch dollhouse? do we have a thread for it?

i am on season 2 and everything they are doing is changing what they did in the last episode of season 1:angry: i am confused:cry:

[turtlex]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/celebrity-pictures-boreanaz-gellar-proper-vampire.jpg



WIN !!

WIN !!!

WIN !!!!

[Brice]

:thumbsup:

[alinda]

does anyone watch dollhouse? do we have a thread for it?

i am on season 2 and everything they are doing is changing what they did in the last episode of season 1:angry: i am confused:cry:


I have viewed several episodes, and find it quite imaginative,
exciting and at times a triffle disturbing. I thought the story line has progressed very well, in a not too surprizing direction in my view.

[candy]

are you watching the first or the 2nd series? the final episode of series one had a version of events that are now seemingly impossible

i kinda just worked my way through the 1st series, but the 2nd series has really upped the anti in regards to its story lines, and while it may still be predictive, its very original and entertaining

[alinda]

2nd I am sure, quite appocolytic & all, AND They're out to save the world:dance:
Somehow twisting the brainwashing to include everyone

[candy]

yep thats the one i am watching. the whole brain washing everyone fitted in quite nicely with the end of series 1 when topher went insane - he had caused the whole world imploding with his invention. but now double spoiled just in case, certain people have been sent to the attic, and some one else is brain dead???? brain hurts

but on a positive side - is it wrong that i like Alpha?:)

[MonteGss]

Just started Angel Season 3 rewatch. :) I wanted to start near the time that Wesley isn't such a pansy. :)

[DoctorDodge]

Good choice, MonteGss. It's ironic to think that Wesley really wanted to be really "badarse" when he returned in Angel season one in that ridiculous leather outfit...only to become the most deeply and emotional messed up out of all the characters and therefore becoming the most badarse anyway, even though he truly hated himself for it! That's character development for ya!

[MonteGss]

Yep, he is one of my favorite characters! :)

[Woofer]

http://epicwinftw.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/129129434811452985.jpg

[candy]

Yep, he is one of my favorite characters! :)

is strange as i have just finished watching Buffy series 3, and he is an even bigger wuss than he is at the start of angel.

I too grew to love the little blighter though, which is bizarre as i really didnt like him series 3

But my all time favourite was doyle **sigh**

just as an aside did anyone watch the finale of dollhouse? do we think that is it now or will they come back for a third series?

[John Blaze]

Just started Angel Season 3 rewatch. :) I wanted to start near the time that Wesley isn't such a pansy. :)He's a badass "rogue" demon hunter!


Good choice, MonteGss. It's ironic to think that Wesley really wanted to be really "badarse" when he returned in Angel season one in that ridiculous leather outfit...only to become the most deeply and emotional messed up out of all the characters and therefore becoming the most badarse anyway, even though he truly hated himself for it! That's character development for ya! yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.



Yep, he is one of my favorite characters! :)

is strange as i have just finished watching Buffy series 3, and he is an even bigger wuss than he is at the start of angel.

I too grew to love the little blighter though, which is bizarre as i really didnt like him series 3

:D MINE TOO! He annoyed the shit out of me in Buffy though.

[DoctorDodge]

yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.

Although I haven't quite seen every episode of Angel or Buffy, gotta say I do agree with ya JB. Angel was dark, mature, but best of all, it never took itself too seriously. I think the moment I thought, "Yep, this is definitely better than Buffy", was that moment in Season 5 which had Angel and Spike getting shot at by a mother and child with machine guns in slow motion. Even cooler was that the two vampires with souls were wearing their trademark trenchcoats at the time! A petty reason to prefer one from the other, perhaps, but an awesome one!

It's ironic that I do prefer Angel to Buffy though, considering that for the longest time, I was deeply skeptical of it being half as good as Buffy. The fact that it was always shown at midnight didn't exactly help in me randomly catching it, either. (No joke!)

[MonteGss]

Just started Angel Season 3 rewatch. :) I wanted to start near the time that Wesley isn't such a pansy. :)He's a badass "rogue" demon hunter!


Good choice, MonteGss. It's ironic to think that Wesley really wanted to be really "badarse" when he returned in Angel season one in that ridiculous leather outfit...only to become the most deeply and emotional messed up out of all the characters and therefore becoming the most badarse anyway, even though he truly hated himself for it! That's character development for ya! yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.



Yep, he is one of my favorite characters! :)

is strange as i have just finished watching Buffy series 3, and he is an even bigger wuss than he is at the start of angel.

I too grew to love the little blighter though, which is bizarre as i really didnt like him series 3

:D MINE TOO! He annoyed the shit out of me in Buffy though.

I completely agree.

Since I watched Buffy before Angel, I first saw Wesley in the Buffy episodes. Annoying..and a bit funny. :)
Rogue demon hunter....hysterical!
His growth throughout and his darker mood in S4/S5 was pretty dang cool.:thumbsup:

I wonder...is there any folk out there that watched Angel before every watching any Buffy? I don't know of any.
If there are, how would they view Wesley's appearance in Buffy, once they've seen it? Do you think it would be different from ours?
Whadda think?

[candy]

yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.

Although I haven't quite seen every episode of Angel or Buffy, gotta say I do agree with ya JB. Angel was dark, mature, but best of all, it never took itself too seriously. I think the moment I thought, "Yep, this is definitely better than Buffy", was that moment in Season 5 which had Angel and Spike getting shot at by a mother and child with machine guns in slow motion. Even cooler was that the two vampires with souls were wearing their trademark trenchcoats at the time! A petty reason to prefer one from the other, perhaps, but an awesome one!

It's ironic that I do prefer Angel to Buffy though, considering that for the longest time, I was deeply skeptical of it being half as good as Buffy. The fact that it was always shown at midnight didn't exactly help in me randomly catching it, either. (No joke!)

it took you till series 5!:o

imo it lost it in series 5, just me but angel being the boss of the big bad just didnt sit well when you looked at the beginning of Angel. i was torn on them bringing spike in, on first watch i was a little miffed as this was Angel not Angel and Spike. but on the second watch i warmed to it a little, but still felt they pushed out established characters for more Spike air time.

i watched it on its original run when it as shown straight after Buffy, and it was ace to see some of the interactions between the two shows
when buffy dies saving dawn, we get to see angels reaction straight after, and when faith helps save angel and then goes back to sunnydale **goosebumps** - i'd love to see them show the con-currently again

Monte in answer to your question, i know only one who watched angel before Buffy (for some reason they didn't like Buffy? humph) anyhoo.... they hated, and i mean hated Wesley in Buffy when i watched it with them - they couldnt even reconcile Wesley the rogue demon hunter with wesley the watcher.

[Woofer]

Heh. I am such a noob. I've hardly seen any of the Angel and Buffy shows. You guys got me to watch those. :huglove:

[candy]

oh you should!!! and then come back and tell us all what you thought

Sci fi has series 1-3
and have just found series 4 on fx:rock: (of buffy)

[turtlex]

Woof - You gotta check out Buffy !!! MTV and Logo are both showing episodes in syndication now.

( oh, and I have to disagree with these good people - I think Buffy is by far the better show. Angel was okay, but sincerely, I thought Buffy was much better - I liked the characters better, the story arcs and the writing seemed more fluid )

[Woofer]

Hmmmm. I will definitely have to check them out.

You know what sucks? Comshit Cable has moved the TV guide channel to premium. Money grabbing bastards.

So there's no flipping to the guide to see what's on TV at the moment. I'm sure that I've missed a lot of good shit because my attitude has been this: if I have to log on to the internet to see what's on, I'm watching something on the internet and not cable.

I guess I need to reset TV Guide online.

Believe me, I realize what a petty bitch that is. That's why I don't bitch about it so much. *snicker*

Come to think of it, I'm not sure when we watched more TV that we really watched any channels other than History, Discovery, SciFi (not so much SyFy), and Cartoon - except ABC for LOST (and that's really only me).

Just checked - at least TV Guide online still works.

[John Blaze]

yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.

Although I haven't quite seen every episode of Angel or Buffy, gotta say I do agree with ya JB. Angel was dark, mature, but best of all, it never took itself too seriously. I think the moment I thought, "Yep, this is definitely better than Buffy", was that moment in Season 5 which had Angel and Spike getting shot at by a mother and child with machine guns in slow motion. Even cooler was that the two vampires with souls were wearing their trademark trenchcoats at the time! A petty reason to prefer one from the other, perhaps, but an awesome one!

It's ironic that I do prefer Angel to Buffy though, considering that for the longest time, I was deeply skeptical of it being half as good as Buffy. The fact that it was always shown at midnight didn't exactly help in me randomly catching it, either. (No joke!)
I loved the beginning, "we help the helpless" seasons. IMO they were funnier and better. Never really liked the whole Connor story arc, but everything else was golden.



Just started Angel Season 3 rewatch. :) I wanted to start near the time that Wesley isn't such a pansy. :)He's a badass "rogue" demon hunter!


Good choice, MonteGss. It's ironic to think that Wesley really wanted to be really "badarse" when he returned in Angel season one in that ridiculous leather outfit...only to become the most deeply and emotional messed up out of all the characters and therefore becoming the most badarse anyway, even though he truly hated himself for it! That's character development for ya! yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.



Yep, he is one of my favorite characters! :)

is strange as i have just finished watching Buffy series 3, and he is an even bigger wuss than he is at the start of angel.

I too grew to love the little blighter though, which is bizarre as i really didnt like him series 3

:D MINE TOO! He annoyed the shit out of me in Buffy though.

I completely agree.

Since I watched Buffy before Angel, I first saw Wesley in the Buffy episodes. Annoying..and a bit funny. :)
Rogue demon hunter....hysterical!
His growth throughout and his darker mood in S4/S5 was pretty dang cool.:thumbsup:

I wonder...is there any folk out there that watched Angel before every watching any Buffy? I don't know of any.
If there are, how would they view Wesley's appearance in Buffy, once they've seen it? Do you think it would be different from ours?
Whadda think?
I don't know anyone who's watched Angel before Buffy, but if they did they probably wouldn't like it. Wesley was the biggest sissy in the history of the world in Buffy.



yeah, this is why I think Angel as a series was much better, deeper and darker than Buffy.

Although I haven't quite seen every episode of Angel or Buffy, gotta say I do agree with ya JB. Angel was dark, mature, but best of all, it never took itself too seriously. I think the moment I thought, "Yep, this is definitely better than Buffy", was that moment in Season 5 which had Angel and Spike getting shot at by a mother and child with machine guns in slow motion. Even cooler was that the two vampires with souls were wearing their trademark trenchcoats at the time! A petty reason to prefer one from the other, perhaps, but an awesome one!

It's ironic that I do prefer Angel to Buffy though, considering that for the longest time, I was deeply skeptical of it being half as good as Buffy. The fact that it was always shown at midnight didn't exactly help in me randomly catching it, either. (No joke!)

it took you till series 5!:o

imo it lost it in series 5, just me but angel being the boss of the big bad just didnt sit well when you looked at the beginning of Angel. i was torn on them bringing spike in, on first watch i was a little miffed as this was Angel not Angel and Spike. but on the second watch i warmed to it a little, but still felt they pushed out established characters for more Spike air time.

i watched it on its original run when it as shown straight after Buffy, and it was ace to see some of the interactions between the two shows
when buffy dies saving dawn, we get to see angels reaction straight after, and when faith helps save angel and then goes back to sunnydale **goosebumps** - i'd love to see them show the con-currently again

Monte in answer to your question, i know only one who watched angel before Buffy (for some reason they didn't like Buffy? humph) anyhoo.... they hated, and i mean hated Wesley in Buffy when i watched it with them - they couldnt even reconcile Wesley the rogue demon hunter with wesley the watcher.
I figured as much, can't blame them.

[candy]

I loved the beginning, "we help the helpless" seasons. IMO they were funnier and better. Never really liked the whole Connor story arc, but everything else was golden. .

me too, i loved series 1 (doyle **sigh) and series 2.
dont get me wrong i loved all 5 and was sad to see it go, but these two stand out as the two that i loved the most before it all got bogged down with connor, and wolfram and hart etc etc etc

[MonteGss]

I like the Connor story arc! Even though it can be argued they are the same, what I didn't like was the Cordy/Jasmine storyline. That was a little painful. The Wolfram & Hart season with Spike was awesome!

[Darkthoughts]

Cordy/Jasmine dragged, but so did the Connor shit. Cordy and Connor was entirely puke inducing!! Monte, you loved it because you're a big fat girl :P

[MonteGss]

Connor is a great character and is cool cuz he's so messed up. Allow me to repeat: the Cordy/Jasmine storyline from S4 was absolutely terrible. Connor wasn't. :)


Oh, and I am not fat! :lol:

[Darkthoughts]

Blah, blah, blah...

:lol:

[turtlex]

<-- Never been a big fan of Cordy in either series. However, I did like her better when she and Buffy were head-to-head in their girlie-ness.

[MonteGss]

My order:

1. Angel
2. Buffy
3. Firefly (if it had lasted, it would be at 2)
4. Dr Horrible
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
100. Dollhouse

[turtlex]

Monte .... but how did you feel about Dollhouse?!? :lol:

[MonteGss]

<-- Never been a big fan of Cordy in either series. However, I did like her better when she and Buffy were head-to-head in their girlie-ness.

I always hoped for some intense slumber party, pillow fight. :D

[Darkthoughts]

:lol:

I've seen Serenity but not Firefly.

[turtlex]

<-- Never been a big fan of Cordy in either series. However, I did like her better when she and Buffy were head-to-head in their girlie-ness.

I always hoped for some intense slumber party, pillow fight. :D

I'm pretty sure they almost had one of them during the Prom Queen episode! :lol:

[turtlex]

:lol:

I've seen Serenity but not Firefly.

We have got to seriously figure out a way around this REGION 2 thing so we can all share DVDs!

( though I did manage to set my laptop to Region2 so I could watch the first five seasons of BBC's BadGirls :blush: )

[MonteGss]

:lol:

I've seen Serenity but not Firefly.

:o
What?!? Go. Now. Watch.
Don't come back til you're finished.

It's pretty damn cool. :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

Darkthoughts: what MonteGss said. It's not just one of my fav Whedon shows: personally, along with Doctor Who, Being Human and Life on Mars, it's one of my fav shows ever. See it asap!

[Darkthoughts]

Ok chaps, I'm on a mission.

Pam :lol: Bad Girls...shakes head :lol: I'm old school, Prisoner Cell Block H all the way!

[John Blaze]

My order:

1. Angel
2. Buffy
3. Firefly (if it had lasted, it would be at 2)
4. Dr Horrible
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
100. Dollhouse
My list exactly. Only thing I liked about Dollshouse was that Fred was back, even if she's not Fred anymore. I miss my Winifred :(

Connor is a great character and is cool cuz he's so messed up. Allow me to repeat: the Cordy/Jasmine storyline from S4 was absolutely terrible. Connor wasn't. :)


Oh, and I am not fat! :lol:But you are a girl? I'd rather watch Cordy/Jasmine than Connor crap.


I like the Connor story arc! Even though it can be argued they are the same, what I didn't like was the Cordy/Jasmine storyline. That was a little painful. The Wolfram & Hart season with Spike was awesome! I liked it best. I only hated the Gunn storylinie in that season. Dude went soft.



<-- Never been a big fan of Cordy in either series. However, I did like her better when she and Buffy were head-to-head in their girlie-ness.

I always hoped for some intense slumber party, pillow fight. :D In lingerie, to be more precise? If we're gonna wish, wish big. :D




I loved the beginning, "we help the helpless" seasons. IMO they were funnier and better. Never really liked the whole Connor story arc, but everything else was golden. .

me too, i loved series 1 (doyle **sigh) and series 2.
dont get me wrong i loved all 5 and was sad to see it go, but these two stand out as the two that i loved the most before it all got bogged down with connor, and wolfram and hart etc etc etcI knew you had good taste.

[candy]

My order:

1. Angel
2. Buffy
3. Firefly (if it had lasted, it would be at 2)
4. Dr Horrible
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
100. Dollhouse

you know, Dollhouse grew on me in the second series. :)



My list exactly. Only thing I liked about Dollshouse was that Fred was back, even if she's not Fred anymore. I miss my Winifred :(
.

what did you think of Illyria? didnt like her at first but on a rewatch recently she really grew on me esp in fade away

[John Blaze]

My list exactly. Only thing I liked about Dollshouse was that Fred was back, even if she's not Fred anymore. I miss my Winifred :(
.

what did you think of Illyria? didnt like her at first but on a rewatch recently she really grew on me esp in fade away

Really? At first I HATED Illyria. Then i started to like her. Especially that episode where she keeps kicking Spike's ass. But the truth is, it's the only place they could go with Fred without the stagnating of her character. Who was she going to date next? They COULD have added me to the script, I'd date her. :) We could have an Angel Wedding episode!

[MonteGss]

My order:

1. Angel
2. Buffy
3. Firefly (if it had lasted, it would be at 2)
4. Dr Horrible
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
100. Dollhouse

you know, Dollhouse grew on me in the second series. :)




I gave it a shot but if Joss can't grab me in the first hour or so, then it's not worth it, imo. :)

[turtlex]

Joss Whedon directing "Avengers" for Marvel
By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Joss Whedon is in final negotiations to direct the movie version of Marvel's all-star super-hero team "The Avengers."

Whedon's name first surfaced on Web site iesb.net in early April as being on the shortlist of directors Marvel was considering for the gig. He quickly and quietly became the only candidate, with reports surfacing Tuesday he was in talks.

Marvel had no comment.

"The Avengers" is the culmination of Marvel's movies and the storylines featuring the company's individual heroes: Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man and Thor; other Marvel comic book mainstays include the Wasp, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Hawkeye although it remains to be seen which of those characters will make the cut.

Marvel's dealmaking with its main actors in those previous movies provided for their inclusion in starring roles in "Avengers." That means Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evan (Captain America) and Chris Hemsworth (Thor) are expected to take part.

The involvement of Ed Norton, who portrayed Bruce Banner/Hulk, is less clear; the last Hulk movie, released by Universal in 2008, saw the actor clash with the company during post-production, leaving future association in doubt.

Marvel executives have a busy time ahead: "Iron Man 2" opens May 7; they are in production on "Thor" in New Mexico; and "Captain America" begins shooting in England this summer.

"Avengers" is expected to begin shooting in early 2011. Paramount, which has handled several of the company's recent pictures, presumably will distribute, though Marvel itself is now wholly owned by Disney.

Whedon is well-regarded in the comic community for creating "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," spin-off show "Angel," and cult sci-fi show "Firefly," and he directed many of the shows' episodes. The one feature he directed -- the big-screen version of "Firefly" called "Serenity" -- received good reviews but failed commercially.

Hiring Whedon as the director of "Avengers" would continue Marvel's out-of-the-box thinking when choosing directors (and actors, for that matter). Jon Favreau, now a superstar director thanks to the first "Iron Man," was considered a fish-out-of-water choice for that movie, having previously shot the well-reviewed box-office bomb "Zathura."

[velcro_fly]

AWESOME!!:excited:

Joss Whedon is a GOD

[DoctorDodge]

Not that the original Firefly intro wasn't perfect, but God bless 80s cheese. More importantly, God bless fans of 80s cheese and Firefly with too much time on their hands!

YouTube- Firefly Intro... The Awesome Edition

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[John Blaze]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/MeghanRS/Whedon/AnimatedMutantEnemy.gif
had to share

[candy]

aha thats what it is:wtf:

[Woofer]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/9786531b-0bb4-41cc-9981-5b85f325b186.jpg

[John Blaze]

AWESOME!

[turtlex]

There's a Firefly-Buffy-Dollhouse convention scheduled for Los Angeles.

Creation Entertainment (www.creationent.com) is hosting.

[John Blaze]

There's a Firefly-Buffy-Dollhouse convention scheduled for Los Angeles.

Creation Entertainment (http://www.creationent.com) is hosting.


:O I want to go!!!!!!!


:(

[turtlex]

Yeah, I want to go, too! I would love to. I've been to a ton of Creation Events and they're very well run and a real great time.

Oh well, I'll have to wait for an East Cost con.

Oh, but for those East Coasters - this weekend, the NY Comic Con is having a mini-Buffy event with Nicholas Brendon and a couple of the "lesser" stars. Wizard World NYC (http://www.wizardworld.com/home-apple.html)

[John Blaze]

All of you who live closer to big cities are lucky. There's never been a con within 500 miles of here.

[turtlex]

JB - Where are you located, NM, right?

Texas has quite a few largers cons, mostly comic cons, of course. That might be within 500 miles... of course, for that much in gas, it might be cheaper to fly somewhere!!

NYC is about 2.5 hours drive from me, but I can't make the con this weekend, unfortunately.

[Bethany]

I could get behind a Buffycon.

I have been snookered in to agreeing to take my kid to the comic con in NOLA next year.

[turtlex]

I've seen a several of the Buffy cast at comic cons before. They're very nice and very engaging with fans..

I was at a panel with Eliza Dushku and it was an absolute blast. She was beautiful, and funny, and charming as all get out.

Seth Green is cool. A little full of himself, but sarcastic as hell and a good personality for a crowd of fans.

Emma Caulifield, adorable. Very sweet and very beautiful in person. Kind and took time with fans while signing.

Nic Brandon is very engaging and again, funny as hell. Not my cup of tea, but handsome, too. :P

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, now you're just making me extremely envious, pam! I've never been to a buffy con, but i really do need to keep an eye out if ever one pops up in the UK at all.

Also, gotta love Eliza Dushku. One of the most beautiful women in the world right now! Nice to hear her attitude with the fans is as good as she looks!

[turtlex]

DD - Eliza was awesome!! It was technically a Dollhouse panel, but she was like "I know you all have Buffy questions" and then continued to take questions on everything!! She was so funny and self-effacing. And yeah, in person, just gorgeous.

I've seen famous people in person, and sometimes they look completely different than their "on screen" selves, and not in a good way, but not Eliza. She's just beautiful.

And you know, as beautiful as she was, she's so funny and sharp as hell. Very smart and funny. You cannot beat that combination.

I'm lucky because so many of my favorite shows sort of cross-over to comics, that when I got to a comic con, I get to see a bunch of my favorite tv/movie stars as well.

[DoctorDodge]

Yeah, it's always off-putting to see your heros in real life: if you don't want them to match their tv characters, you at least want them to be respectful to the fans, otherwise there's the fear of some of your favourite shows/characters being ruined for ya if they are total arseholes in real life.

I've only been to a couple of conventions, and haven't met any of my favourite stars at either of them, but if there's one convention i'd love to go to, it's a Torchwood one. Doctor Who sounds fun, but i've watched clips online of Torchwood panels, and John Barrowman always seems to be the coolest: cheeky, funny, and always smiling, (with the occasional snog with his co-stars,) that's how you want your favourite actors to be like in real life!

Also, if James Marsters was there for his role as Captain John Hart, that would be the icing on the cake!

[turtlex]

I've had some disappointments at cons, but honestly - they're few and far between. I think when "stars" agree to appear at conventions they understand what they're in for, for the most part. Most all of them have been very charming and engaging.

Ted Raimi, he gave a great talk and his autograph line hardly moved at all, because when he started signing, he was chatting up all the fans and truly engaged everyone there to see him. It was wonderful.

Same deal with Renée O'Connor. I was lucky enough to be at her first convention appearance ever, and it was a treat.

I really encourage everyone to attend a con if you can, especially if you have a real affinity to the show featured. Xena, Buffy, Star Trek, Comic Cons, Autograph Shows ... they're all a real good time. Panels are lots of fun, and if you have the guts to chat it up with a star in the autograph line - then really, it's a wonderful experience.

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, i have every plan of attending a dr who convention at some point in my life. It was fun enough when I went with my best mate to a comic convention and got a sketch done of my 2000AD t-shirt by an artist who had worked for 2000AD, and I got to see some of the actual models they used back in the classic series of Doctor Who. Seeing K-9 was the most awesome! And I had just as great a time when I went to a dr who exhibition (yep, we actually have several of those in the UK), so I really want to combine the two and go to a Who convention eventually. That would just be epic for me to do!

[John Blaze]

lucky bastards.

Yes, I live in NM.

[turtlex]

Okay, all you Angel fans .... Today's Amazon.com GOLD BOX offer is the Angel Box DVDs ( Seasons 1-5 ) Collectors Set for only $50.99 !!

[mystima]

Joss Whedon not involved in Buffy remake


Original Buffy Kristy Swanson wants to be part of reboot
November 24, 2010, 6:11pm

MANILA, Philippines – Fans of Joss Whedon might not welcome Warner Bros.’ announcement last Tuesday that they are going to do a remake of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” The reason: Whedon will not be involved in it anymore.

A studio spokeswoman says the project is in the earliest stages of development. It hasn't even been green-lit yet, and there's no director or star attached. However, it is said that the remake will have a new writer: Whit Anderson, a 29-year-old actress-turned-writer.

Whedon shared via email with E! Online his reaction to the announcement.

This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths—just because they can't think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my Avengers idea that I made up myself.

I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death. But, you know, AFTER. I don't love the idea of my creation in other hands, but I'm also well aware that many more hands than mine went into making that show what it was. And there is no legal grounds for doing anything other than sighing audibly.

TV’s Buffy Sarah Michelle Gellar couldn't be reached for a comment. However, Kristy Swanson, who originally played the character in the 1992 “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” film, said she supports the remake. In fact, she would love to be a part of it.

"Let Buffy live. Why not? If they wanted me to be a part of it, I think that would be fantastic and that it would be a blast. There are die-hard Joss Whedon fans who absolutely love him to death, and rightly so. He’s a brilliant man, no doubt. But I love everything Buffy. I don’t care who’s doing it,” said Swanson in an article on NYMag.com's Vulture. (With reports from Associated Press)

[velcro_fly]

How retarded is that. The only reason Swanson wants in is because her career has gone to hell, and Buffy is the only thing people remember her from.

[Mattrick]

New Buffy is sure to rule without Whedon. I'm in.

[John Blaze]

Mattrick, go drown yourself in a lake.

[velcro_fly]

Mattrick, go drown yourself in a lake.:lol:

[DoctorDodge]

New Buffy is sure to rule without Whedon. I'm in.



Mattrick, go drown yourself in a lake.:lol:

No, be fair guys, he may have a point. Well, about as much of a point as I would have if I was to say that Lost would've been a much better show without Abrams or Lindelof.

http://animoscrypt.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/smirk.jpg?w=446&h=376&h=376

[John Blaze]

or Dr. Who should be directed (and casted by) by Jim Henson?

[DoctorDodge]

Exactly - all equally* valid points!

*Equally meaning not valid in the slightest! :lol:

[Mattrick]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/04/hijinksensue.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R86dx0HPePo/TOvhBwINBYI/AAAAAAAACxs/rE3yy8HoM98/s1600/joss-whedon-007.jpg
"Joss Whedon conceiving Dollhouse"

[OchrisO]

I really enjoyed Dollhouse. The first season was a little meh in spots, but the rest of it was awesome up until they had to rush the ending.

There certainly wasn't any self doubt or concepts as the villains in that show. There were some very badass and insane Actives and a mega-corporation instead.

That comic is funny, but I can't think of any Whedon show that was like that. They all had pretty clear bad guys in them. *shrug*

[John Blaze]

Mattrick's just being a hater. Fling poo at him.

[velcro_fly]

[QUOTE=Mattrick;574001]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/04/hijinksensue.jpg

I'm a huge Joss Whedon fan, but thats funny:lol:

[Mattrick]

Sorry guys, saw this site 'top ten ways in start a nerd argument' and calling Whedon a hack was number 2 :P couldn't resist.

[DoctorDodge]

Sorry guys, saw this site 'top ten ways in start a nerd argument' and calling Whedon a hack was number 2 :P couldn't resist.

Let me guess: at number 1 was the statement, "Battlestar Galactica was a big pile of shit!"?

Whether I thought the remake was one of the best scifi shows of the past ten years (judging by the mini-series and season one, at least) is entirely immaterial, it's still the best way to start a nerd argument! :lol:

[Ka-mai]

I've watched the first four episodes of Firefly and I'm not quite entirely sure what the appeal is. Could someone just tell me why they love it so much? Maybe then I'll see more good in it.

Right now all I can think is, "Jesus, Mal, stop hitting people for FIVE SECONDS please!"

[DoctorDodge]

The key appeal I think is it's mix of science fiction, western, action and humour. I really enjoyed it, but if you haven't seen the appeal of it so far, you probably won't have that "aha!" moment. There's been a couple of really popular shows that, no matter how much I watched or how much it was explained to me, I just couldn't get into.

[Ka-mai]

I kind of feel like it is Cowboy Bebop, only with more (and better) female characters. So, I enjoy that aspect, but I feel like it's trying too hard or something.

Also I hate River. Seriously. Her whole storyline bores me to death.

[Ben Staad]

I kind of feel like it is Cowboy Bebop, only with more (and better) female characters. So, I enjoy that aspect, but I feel like it's trying too hard or something.

Also I hate River. Seriously. Her whole storyline bores me to death.

It's a great show however I do agree with your assessment of River. Boring!

[Ka-mai]

I only have one more episode left. I am in love with Jayne's hat. I'm glad they stopped bitching about River and am hoping it stays that way for the final episode. I think the series has gotten better but it is still pretty predictable. I've seen these storylines before.

But seriously? Jayne's hat. <3

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, so you're nearly done, ka-mai? Hmmm. What show to recommend next?

http://doctorwhofeature.weebly.com/uploads/3/5/6/9/3569592/6301308_orig.jpg

You know you want to! :D

[Ka-mai]

Finished the series, watching the movie this weekend. It was okay, it got better as it went on, and I do have a slight addiction to it now even though I know I was rolling my eyes through a lot of it. I give it a B.

Nooo, next is Downton Abbey. Maggie Smith FTW.

[DoctorDodge]

Fair enough.

As long as Who is next on your list. Come on, you need something to fill that British epic fix now that Potter's finished! :D

[Heather19]

Nooo, next is Downton Abbey. Maggie Smith FTW.

Yes! I love Downton Abbey. I just got all caught up last weekend.

[Ka-mai]

Just watched Serenity! I really liked it, and it made me like River because she actually did something. My only complaints are 1. Jayne's hat did not reappear, and 2. Wash. :(

Also, maybe they should have let River deal with the assassin guy instead of trying to protect her, but that would have made the movie about 20 minutes long.

I wish there was more now.

[John Blaze]

me too :(

also, not that I mind, but maybe you should spoiler tag #2?

[Ka-mai]

Tagged, although I think I saw some spoilers in here.

[John Blaze]

If so, I missed them. I haven't been around this site much lately.

Are you a fan of Dr. Horrible?

[Merlin1958]

Does the "Whedon-verse" now include "The Avengers" or still just Buffy, Spike, Angel and Cordelia????

[John Blaze]

if it's Whedon, I don't see why not. :)

[Ka-mai]

I have no idea what Dr. Horrible is.

Rewatching Firefly and liking it a lot better this time around, although I still think episode 5 is terrible. But if you've only got one bad episode all season that's still really good. I'm thinking I may have to watch some Buffy, haven't seen any since the 90s.

I kind of want to make myself a Jayne hat.

[John Blaze]

YOU DON"T KNOW WHAT DR> HORRIBLE IS?

:dies:

[John Blaze]

NETFLIX. NAO.


and a Jayne hat would be kickass!

[Heather19]

I agree. Go check it out! :D

[Ka-mai]

Okay, I just decided I NEED a Jayne Cobb hat, but I can't just settle for buying any old one. I need to find The Most Authentic Jayne Cobb Hat Ever Made. Considering I am working off of photos on the internet, this is going to be near impossible. Have any of you bought one?

I'll check out Dr. Horrible sometime this weekend. I looked it up on Wikipedia so I have a vague idea of what it is now.

[Ka-mai]

I would like everyone's help if you have a minute to aid my obsessive-compulsive shopping. I have narrowed down my Jayne Hat Hunt to four links (to be fair, the last one's page hasn't been updated in a while, so I'm not sure it's still available) and would like opinions on which one looks closest to the real thing. I'm thinking right now this would be a great Halloween costume if I pair it with a Jayne shirt, I've seen some Blue Sun shirts around.

Jayne Hat 1 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/92819211/fireflyserenity-jayne-hat-replica-adult?ref=sr_gallery_7&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=jayne+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)
Jayne Hat 2 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/77136985/knit-jayne-hat-firefly?ref=sr_gallery_8&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=jayne+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)
Jayne Hat 3 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/85911757/sale-jaynes-cunning-hat-made-to-order?ref=sr_gallery_31&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=jayne+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)
Jayne Hat 4 (http://www.wearwithstyle.com/hat5.html)

Or if you've seen a better one around, let me know. Thanks for the help!

[velcro_fly]

Does the "Whedon-verse" now include "The Avengers" or still just Buffy, Spike, Angel and Cordelia????

Joss Whedon explains why The Avengers won’t feel Whedonesque (http://io9.com/5892746/joss-whedon-explains-why-the-avengers-wont-feel-whedonesque-plus-the-latest-on-game-of-thrones-and-walking-dead)

[John Blaze]

I would like everyone's help if you have a minute to aid my obsessive-compulsive shopping. I have narrowed down my Jayne Hat Hunt to four links (to be fair, the last one's page hasn't been updated in a while, so I'm not sure it's still available) and would like opinions on which one looks closest to the real thing. I'm thinking right now this would be a great Halloween costume if I pair it with a Jayne shirt, I've seen some Blue Sun shirts around.

Jayne Hat 1 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/92819211/fireflyserenity-jayne-hat-replica-adult?ref=sr_gallery_7&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=jayne+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)
Jayne Hat 2 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/77136985/knit-jayne-hat-firefly?ref=sr_gallery_8&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=jayne+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)
Jayne Hat 3 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/85911757/sale-jaynes-cunning-hat-made-to-order?ref=sr_gallery_31&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=jayne+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)
Jayne Hat 4 (http://www.wearwithstyle.com/hat5.html)

Or if you've seen a better one around, let me know. Thanks for the help!
I'd say #3

[Ka-mai]

Thanks for the input!

I've narrowed it down to 2 or 3, there's a Blue Sun shirt on Busted Tees, and my friend told me to go buy a Nerf gun for Vera.

I am gonna rock this. :D

[John Blaze]

is this just because or a halloween thing?

[Ka-mai]

:P The hat was just because I NEED a cunning hat, I love it so much, and then I thought, "when am I actually going to wear this?" and decided to make it a full-on costume. I also just need a vent for the way I've gotten ridiculously obsessed over this series in the past few weeks. (Seriously, I'm getting a little insane. :lol:)

I'll probably end up wearing the outfit around my apartment, though. So it's a little of both?

[velcro_fly]

I think we all would love to see a picture of your final costume!:thumbsup:

[Heather19]

:P The hat was just because I NEED a cunning hat, I love it so much, and then I thought, "when am I actually going to wear this?" and decided to make it a full-on costume. I also just need a vent for the way I've gotten ridiculously obsessed over this series in the past few weeks. (Seriously, I'm getting a little insane. :lol:)

I'll probably end up wearing the outfit around my apartment, though. So it's a little of both?

And I think I remember you saying you didn't really care for it when you first started watching it :lol:
You're also really making me want to go and do a rewatch now.

[Ka-mai]

:lol: I didn't like it at all at first, especially River just cowering and whining. I wanted to beat her. I honestly didn't like her or Simon at all until Serenity. Also episode 5 is just awful, but once I got past that I think the show got a lot better, and Serenity is just amazing.

I will definitely post pics of my final costume, but I STILL can't pick a hat (I see good qualities in both and just can't decide) and I'm kind of waiting on the shirt a little to see if it goes on sale. Also I'm being disciplined and not buying either until I get a paycheck.

[John Blaze]

I've been thinking about doing a Malcolm costume for a while. I had kind of considered doing a steampunk gunslinger but figured that I'm not that hipster, for 1, and by the time I got around to wearing it I'd be over it. So I'm thinking of doing either a Malcolm or a Dr. Horrible outfit.

[Merlin1958]

I've been thinking about doing a Malcolm costume for a while. I had kind of considered doing a steampunk gunslinger but figured that I'm not that hipster, for 1, and by the time I got around to wearing it I'd be over it. So I'm thinking of doing either a Malcolm or a Dr. Horrible outfit.

Ya, OK. Keep me in the loop on that, cool?

:emot-cthulhu:

[Ka-mai]

Do it!

I was looking at Firefly cosplays last night (I have no life) and realized nobody dresses as Book. Absolutely nobody. It's kind of bothering me now. Although I guess nobody has Fabulous Hair like he does....

[John Blaze]

lol@ the Fro episode. That shit was funny.

[Ka-mai]

:lol: I'm kind of sad he didn't leave it that way... I disliked his hairstyle in Serenity. I know that's a ridiculous detail to get hung up on, but still.

[Ka-mai]

I am a proud owner of a Jayne hat! Pics eventually.

:happy dance:

[John Blaze]

I'm the new proud owner of something else as well. I'll wait until I get it to post. :P

[Ka-mai]

How long do we have to wait til we find out?!

I have pics of the hat but I don't know how to get them off my boyfriend's iPhone and onto the interwebs.

[Darkthoughts]

Has anyone seen The Cabin In The Woods, yet? Any good?

[Heather19]

No, but I've been dying to!

[Darkthoughts]

Same! My sisters are too wussy to take me, and my other cinema driving buddy is currently in Scotland...how inconsiderate :lol:

[evilash]

I saw it Saturday night and LOVED it! Not only tense at times but super funny as well. You must see it knowing as little as possible about it. Read no reviews and avoid trailers if you can. Lovingly pays tribute to all things horror while tearing apart the trappings and conventions. Nuff said. Go see it!

[Ka-mai]

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[John Blaze]

YES! HAHAHAHAHA!

That looks awesome, Ka-Mai. Congratulations.

[Ka-mai]

:D Thanks! I would be wearing it right now if it wasn't 70 degrees out. :lol: I seriously wore it around my boyfriend's apartment all weekend. It's on a teddy bear now because I can't stand to put it away where I can't see it. :P

I think it's pretty screen-accurate, so if anyone else is looking to get one I can tell you where I got it.

Edit: Tonight I ordered a Blue Sun shirt, so in a couple weeks I'll have a pretty sweet outfit. :D

[Ka-mai]

I saw it Saturday night and LOVED it! Not only tense at times but super funny as well. You must see it knowing as little as possible about it. Read no reviews and avoid trailers if you can. Lovingly pays tribute to all things horror while tearing apart the trappings and conventions. Nuff said. Go see it!

I would say this is a fair evaluation. My opinion, which you SHOULD NOT read before seeing the movie because it will spoil things:

It's a combination of Scream and Hunger Games, with tributes to Evil Dead, Cube, Hellraiser and Thirteen Ghosts. I'm sure there's a lot more references we're missing. Anyway, it's really fascinating to see the influences.

[Ka-mai]

Just started Dollhouse. Is Fran Kranz usually the same person when he acts? I've only ever seen him in Cabin in the Woods so I don't want to assume anything. But he's pretty much the same guy.