Mr. Whedon has told Michael Ausiello that he has been coveting Summer Glau for Dollhouse for some time. “If anybody thinks [bringing Summer onto Dollhouse] hasn’t occurred to me already then they have not met me,” he says. “I mentioned it to her before [SCC] was canceled. I was like, ‘You know, we should get you in the ‘house.’ But first we have to come up with something that works.” He went on to say, “Summer would be perfect to play an active, but she’s done that [type of role] a lot.” And, “I’d rather see her play someone who talks too much. The most fun I have is when I get somebody who’s good and comfortable at doing something, and then I make them do something else.” (Oh, Joss, you evil, evil thing, you.) And Summer has told Joss, “I would like to play a normal girl before I die of extreme old age.” LOL!

So, yeah, now that T:SCC has been given the ‘ol boot to the head, will we see our mei mei in the ‘house?

“Riikka” mentioned in the comments of the Ausiello piece that he/she would like to see Summer play twins. One on the outside, searching for the one on the inside. That would give Summer the opportunity to play her patented quiet crazy girl role we love so much while making with the talky talk as a nosey sister looking for her twin.

I’d say the best way to cast Summer in Dollhouse is to cast her in a dual role. Say there are identical twins; one has everything and a generally good life, while the other gets in way over her head and joins the Dollhouse. To her twin, it’s like she’s completely disappeared, and there are eventually mistakes where one is thought to be the other. When the non-active twin realises what’s been done to her sister, she also wants to take down the Dollhouse, perhaps even to the point of trading places with her sister to try and infiltrate the secret base.

So, what’s your dream role for Summer on Dollhouse?

The link above will take you to the full article about Joss Whedon’s comments about the previously reported Buffy movie.  Joss has not been approached to help with the film as far as we know.  Whedon’s comment: “I hope it’s cool.”  The author ponders the meaning of the four word comment and expresses outrage of the possibility of a Buffy film without Whedon being involved.  Sound off in the comments section!

Dollverse has the exclusive on this one!

There will be a NUMBERED special edition DVD boxset which will include a note from Joss. Only available at San Diego ComicCon.

Holy moly, Batman! Another reason I’m glad to be an attendee this year! Weeeeee!

Most possibly the best acceptance speech in the history of mankind.

Or Fy Sy kind.

Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day at PaleyFest09

PaleyFest09 organizers have posted some video from the Dr. Horrible panel.

Go check it out!

J.J. Abrams

Note: Casting spoiler for Dollhouse!
Sarah Lafferty over at Starpulse.com writes about Fanboy Faves Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams. While not a comprehensive guide, it is a great glimpse at the two men and their impact on TV. Lists some of Joss’s fave go-to actors. Plus, Joss fans will approve of her conclusions .

I think the best part is the Dr. Horrible-style cover of (I think) the poster for the event. According to fitzroy on Twitter there “will be webcast on WGBH and available on CD.”

For additional coverage check out:

Whedonesque (with comments from attendees)

The Names Blog

Yes, Joss Whedon does NOT Twitter…

The first annual Streamy (not steamy Joss) was a star-studded event with a level of professionalism not seen for web series in the past. Whedon fans who have been following the success of Dr. Horrible won’t be surprised that it seems that main stream is starting to understand the value and importance of the web industry. To hear more of my thoughts about that check out the post I did on Social Media World.

Whedon fans will be happy to know not only did Felicia Day, Joss Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Espenson make off with awards, they also hit a huge nerve with the rest of their peers. My favorite was Blake Calhoun, who won best directing for a dramatic series for his show Pink, who said in his acceptance speech, “thank goodness The Guild or Dr. Horrible wasn’t in this category.” And John Stern, who accepted best guest star for Paul Rudd called the Streamys, “the first Dr. Horrible Awards.”

Maurissa, Joss, NPH, Felicia and Jane Espenson the big winners at the Streamys (photos by TheBuiBrothers.com released under Creative Commons).

So what did our Whedonverse Alumns (and Joss) win?

Best Comedy Web Series
The Guild

Best Dramatic Web Series
Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy

Audience Choice Award for Best Web Series
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

Best Directing for a Comedy Web Series
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
(Joss Whedon)

Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series<
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
(Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon

Best Writing for a Dramatic Web Series
Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy
(Jane Espenson, Seamus Kevin Fahey, Ronald D. Moore)

Best Male Actor in a Comedy Web Series
Neil Patrick Harris — (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog)

Best Female Actor in a Comedy Web Series
Felicia Day — (The Guild)

Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series
The Guild

and the Craft Awards (which were the night before)

Best Editing (*)
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog— (Lisa Lassek)

Best Cinematography
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog(Ryan Green)

Best Original Music
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog — (Jed Whedon)

On the red carpet I was able to talk with Sandeep (The Guild), Felicia (Dr. Horrible/The Guild), Vincent (The Guild) and many other web stars, writers and creators. From our press seats (in the balcony) I had a birds-eye view of Joss and Kai Whedon, Niel Patrick Harris, Felicia and the rest of the Guild actors, and Jane Espenson! The excitement of the theater was only slightly diminished by how freezing it was (though I’m sure under the hot lights of the stage it was extremely warm.

Some notable highlights from the acceptance speeches were as follows:

• Neil Patrick Harris NOT thanking Nathan Fillion (it seems NPH is still a bit sore about “I’m Better Than Neil” – not really)
• Felicia thanking all the casting directors and talent managers who rejected her because she was too scrawny, too nerdy-looking, etc. Because of them (and at her boyfriend’s urging) she decided to do the Guild
• Felicia breaking about 1,000 geek boy hearts when she mentioned her boyfriend.
• Neil Patrick Harris making the allegation that Nathan “pads his junk.”
• Joss thanking Felicia for being his mentor in the art of web series.
• Jane Espenson equating web series that go along with traditional television to hats and livers. Here’s to more livers.
• Jane’s dress. (Okay, technically it wasn’t part of the speech, but it was gorgeous).
• Sandeep and Felicia both thanking the fans over and over.
• Maurissa being a bit speechless.
• Jeff Lewis (Vork on the Guild) being more speechless. And noting that it’s nice to have a fandom where “someone” was noticed at a bath house in Seattle.
• Sandeep (Zaboo on the Guild) “keeping it real”.
• Joss saying he was an “outsider” into the web series world coming from the traditional media world.

I’ll have more coverage and interviews from the Streamys 2009 coming up. For now check out the 12second.tv acceptance speeches, the official photographs, a full list of winners at Tubefilter and Twitter banter.

Audience Choice Award! on 12seconds.tv
Audience Choice Award! 2 on 12seconds.tv
Best Dramatic Web Series on 12seconds.tv
Best Comedy Web Series on 12seconds.tv
Best Female Actor in a Comedy Web Series on 12seconds.tv
Best Ensemble Cast on 12seconds.tv

However, there has been some debate as to whether the female characters of ‘Dollhouse’ will “flesh out” to be of the same caliber as his previous “Lady Leads.” I have to admit, there have been a few things in the fledgling show that sparked debate amongst my mates as well. Interestingly enough, there are other fans of the show that are venturing out to write how they feel about ‘Echo’ and the girls of ‘Dollhouse.;

Alyssa Rosenberg of The Atlantic has written an interesting essay on Joss Whedon and his great ability to create such amazing female characters. Beyond that, she explores some of the aspects of ‘Echo’ and the ‘Dollhouse’ that many of us are thinking, but few are saying! Her article “Joss Whedon and the Real Girl” is a good read that will definitely cover some of the thoughts you may have already had!

Read. Think. Enjoy

You can find the article here.

Have a burning question for the brains behind Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible and Dollhouse? Now’s your chance to ask Joss Whedon for answers. See if you can get him to spill the beans about his latest heroine, Echo, and whether we’ll ever see Dr. Horrible on Broadway. Send your questions to askjoss@hulu.com by 9 a.m. PST on Wednesday, February 25. We’ll pick some of the best and share them with Joss.

So email away, kids!

But, please, don’t ask him why he writes such strong female characters, mmkay?

Fancast.com has a lovely Joss Whedon retrospective. The series of articles is pretty indepth (and the graphic is really nice too).

Check it out over at Fancast.com.

Click here to ask Joss your burning questions (anything apparently goes, but use your head).

Joss: “They [a company that wanted to do something with Joss] were talking about doing a genre portal and they talked to me and I said, “I have three ideas.” The third was Dr. Horrible, I knew they wouldn’t go for that.

Interviewer: Could you tell me what the other ones were?

Joss: No, because I might still do them. In fact, I plan to do them.

Click here to read the entire interview.

- Tabz

Recording of the Dollhouse panel on Saturday, July 26th, 2008 at 1:00pm.

Main Voices: Joss Whedon, Eliza Dushku and Tahmoh Penikett

Monday, July 21 at Noon ET

Joss Whedon Talks ‘Dr. Horrible,’ ‘Dollhouse’ and More

Television writer, producer and director Joss Whedon will be online Monday, July 21 at Noon ET to take your questions about “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” his new show “Dollhouse” and more.

Submit your questions and comments before or during the discussion.

Whedon is the creator of the TV shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel” and “Firefly.” “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” is a musical superhero spoof starring Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion.’

It was freely available streaming online through July 20, and will be available for download and on DVD

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Thanks to Whedonesque for this info!