NEWS: The Return of Joss Whedon

GEEK: The Return of Joss Whedon

What can you even say? I'm at a loss for words and tears of joy seem imminent.

Yes, thank you God. Or, whoever. Zeus? Was this one you? Odin? Ra -- you old sun god, you -- was this your handiwork? Whoever it was, I'm signing up for your program. The whole nine yards. The outfit, the special diet, whatever you need... I'll even travel!

I can't think of better TV related news. Fuck, I can't think of better news ... If you're sitting across from me holding a magic lamp with one wish left, feeling generous, and you ask me to pick between ending world hunger or getting a new Whedon show on the air... Yeah, I'll opt for the hunger part but damn, there's gonna be a few tense seconds there where I mull it over.

I might even do one of those "gaze off at the horizon while scenes from past Whedon shows flash before my eyes." Plus, honestly, how many of those starving people are actually starved for quality entertainment? Without a proper diagnosis, we really can't say.

And they went to the trouble of coming up with a great idea. They really didn't have to, I'd have tuned in anyway. Eight out of 10 times, here's how I react to this news.

"Hey, you hear that Whedon has a new show about --"

I'd miss the end of the sentence, cause I'd already be in front of my TV, waiting... however long it took.

I'd be onboard with this no matter what the idea. "Whedon has a new show about watching paint dry." Done. "Whedon has a new show about Jay Leno." Sounds great, when's it on? "Whedon has a show about what a douche you are called 'TheCoolerKing can suck it' and every episode ends with you getting kicked in the neck." Just tell me where I can get the T-shirt, man...

Wow, my idea of a productive lunch is not dragging my sleeve through mayo while managing to pass up desert...

Whedon, with Dushku, in a sci-fi show... I can't ask for more than that. Whedon, the mastermind behind not just "Buffy," not just "Angel" but "Firefly" as well? Nobody has that track record. As much as I love all the shows I love, they're usually the sole crowning achievement of the creator. Whedon's about to go for crowning achievement number four. Even Sorking flamed out after the "West Wing."

I'm going out to get a new TV, there' s no way my old one can stand up to this kind of awesome.



TheCoolerKing is already looking forward to an Anthony Stewart Head cameo.

Very happy.

Yay. Fucking Yay, Super bloody awesome brilliant excellent fucking yay!!!!!!!!! A reason to watch TV again.

Fuck yes, but why oh dark lord must it be on fox? Joss must have battered wife syndrome by now.

Unfortunately, since it's on Fox, they'll probably fuck it over just like they did to Firefly.

Interviews with Joss and Eliza about the new series here.

-TTm

When I heard this I seriously did a happy dance. Not only Whedon but Eliza I am just going to hope Fox learned its lesson with Firefly.

word.

now let's just hope they don't put it in some impossible time slot, competing against ratings powerhouses like Lost or Heroes or Marty Stouffer's Wild America

It's on Fox. Fox.

They'll air four episodes in the regular time-slot, two more in random ones, then cancel it without a press release and replace it with with a reality show about celebrity penis-transplants - on washed-up supermodels going back to high school!

I was psyched till I read it again and saw the network it's on. Maybe it won't go down like that, but I'm wary of being hurt again.

As a big fan of Dushku, I was disappointed that Tru Calling didn't find it's ground, and have been waiting for something of substance to emerge. If anybody can give a show substance (and action, and hot female roles, and...) it's Whedon. Unfortunately I may have to wait years before it's picked up by the networks downunder.

*makes room on shelf for another imported tv series dvd*

Why must you play ping pong with my emotions?

New Whedon series!
*thwack*
With Eliza Dushku
*thwack*
With a guaranteed seven episodes!
*thwack*
On Fox

I look forward to seeing it.

Joss Whedon is my master.

Fuckin eh! Firefly was such an awesome show, this one sounds really cool!! I'm pretty excited!

It's about damn time!!!

damn now i have to start watching tv again and making sure i am home to actually watch said tv. but exciting news none the less! though I am a little nervous that i may end up adding another whedon-verse tattoo to my collection..... hmm.....

Very funny commentary.

This pleases me greatly. But not like renewing Firefly would please me. It happened to Family Guy (ugh), so why not give the Browncoats some love?

At least a new movie.

The fact Eliza Dushku is in it is enough for me...sure Whedon is cool....but I've had a crush on Eliza Dushku for a long time...love that girl!

That's fantastic news. I love Joss and Eliza - but based on the way Fox treated Firefly, Drive, and Tru Calling...I'm going to start getting my "don't cancel Dollhouse" campaign ready.

Good to hear this, but it's curious since Whedon said he wouldn't work with Fox again (list item 2). I am hopeful, but like those who posted above, I'm cautiously optimistic given Fox's history with Firefly and various other great shows.

*yawn*

i thought the same thing. the only weaker buffy cast member was the girl who played Dawn.

but hey, it's Whedon. i put up with Summer Glau, i'll put up with Eliza Dushku, and above all else this new show will rule.

I'm so happy.

Joss Whedon + Eliza Dushku = AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!