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So I caught up on “Dollhouse†a few days ago (as my Twitter followers can attest, thanks to my wild exclamations and general giddiness) and I’m gladder than ever that it was renewed. In fact, here are nine reasons why it’s a great thing that “Dollhouse†is coming back for round two:
1. The Joss Whedon Method, otherwise known as “Buffy†season two. For all the cheese and not-as-good-ness of “BtVS†season one, season two was amazing. Season two introduced Spike, Angelus, Oz, et cetera and was just better all-around in terms of plot complexity, character development, acting, and so on. I expect the same story development to happen in “Dollhouse.â€
2. The premise of “Dollhouse†is saturated with potential. This show has the scaffolding in place to explore issues just as deeply (and perhaps even more thoroughly) as “Battlestar Galactica.†The concepts of self, self vs. body, informed consent, identity, death, perception… all of these are fascinating topics that “Dollhouse†season one touched on and upon which season two will hopefully expand.
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It’s hard to believe it’s 10 years since Buffy The Vampire Slayer was first seen on TV here. The series, created by writer and director Joss Whedon, had millions of us glued to our screens for its mix of fantasy, horror, comedy, martial arts and, for those of the right age and inclination, the considerable charms of Sarah Michelle Gellar.
A decade on Whedon brings another series to the UK, Dollhouse.
It stars Eliza Dushku, best known for her work on Buffy and its spinoff Angel, playing the character Faith in both.
The idea for the series came after Joss and Eliza went out for lunch to discuss the latter’s future.
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Each TV season brings with it a bevy of new characters, either via brand-spanking-new series or shipped in to freshen up old ones. While the just-wrapped TV class of 2008/2009 left something to be desired, there were several standout students. Here’s our report card for the season’s best TV characters:
Victor (Enver Gjokaj) on Dollhouse: Eliza Dushku struggled with Dollhouse’s central conceit — the “dolls†are imprinted with new personalities each week — but co-star Gjokaj nailed a diverse range of characters. It’ll be interesting to see where creator Joss Whedon takes Victor if the disfigurement he suffered at season’s end precludes him from missions.
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Joss Whedon talks about the “Dollhouse” renewal, how budget cuts may change the show and his plans for season two.
THR/Hibberd: This must have been a roller coaster for you these past few weeks.
I’ve been busy working on a movie in Canada and just sort of let it happen. I know everybody has been on tenderhooks, but I go to a very Zen place during times like this because what are you gonna do? I sort of assumed they were going to tell me I wasn’t going to do more. It looked pretty grim there. I prepped myself so well that when I heard I felt more like Zero Mostel in “The Producers†than anyone else — “What?!â€
How much was making that 13th episode on a shoestring budget part of the renewal?
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In a stunning move, sources say Fox has renewed Joss Whedon’s “Dollhouse†for next fall.
The official announcement will not be made until Monday at the network’s upfront presentation, but sources confirm a deal has been struck for another 13 episodes. Fox plans to continue the show on Fridays next fall.
The low-rated series was last seen given up for dead by the media in a field somewhere.
But the show’s DVR numbers are huge (averaging a 40% bump), online streaming is strong. It’s a sci-fi show, which tend to bring in strong ancillary revenue such as DVD sales for sister-company studio 20th TV. And it’s said that Fox execs rather like the series, especially the latter half of the season. Besides, a show airing in the fall on Fox is a bit like running in midseason on most networks — it’s not the network’s strongest part of the year and maybe … maybe …
All right, fine.
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Okay, here’s how things shake out. On Friday, FOX asked Joss to come in and pitch a second season of Dollhouse. That’s a very good sign. They wanted to know his plans.
Off the back of that, they’re now negotiating towards a second season. Which is brilliant, actually.
If you want to make your voice heard about how much you want to see the show return, here’s how:
CALL – Leave a voicemail on 310 369 3066 for Peter Rice, Chairmain of Entertainment @ FOX
EMAIL – askfox@fox.com
TWEET – Twitter @foxbroadcasting, point people towards this post
Source: Dollverse (visit for more information and to post your thoughts)
In a city of millions, many souls get lost… Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a glimpse into a world where the wealthy, powerful and connected come to play when “Dollhouse” Season One becomes “active” on Blu-ray and DVD July 28. From the mind of Joss Whedon, the creator of groundbreaking cult favorites “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and “Firefly,” “Dollhouse” stars Eliza Dushku (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Tru Calling”) as Echo, just one member working for an illegal underground organization that implants employees with false memories and skills in order to perform various missions and dangerous tasks. These “dolls” can become anything that anyone desires; a lover, a fighter, an assassin, even a best friend. Once their assignment is complete, their memories are wiped clean and they are released back into the “Dollhouse” to cohabitate with their fellow colleagues under the watchful eye of those in charge. But Echo is slowly starting to become aware of herself and her surroundings…and one outsider will stop at nothing to bring the entire “Dollhouse” down.
“Dollhouse” Season One includes intense and stunning supporting performances from Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, Rushmore), Harry Lennix (State of Play, Across The Universe), Amy Acker (“Angel”), and Tahmoh Penikett (“Battlestar Galactica”). The Blu-ray and DVD includes all 12 original episodes and tons of bonus features including the never-before-seen standalone episode “Epitaph One,” the original unaired pilot “Echo,” deleted scenes and seven making-of featurettes. The Blu-ray will be available for a suggested retail price of $69.99 U.S. / $89.99 Canada and the DVD will be available for $49.98 U.S. / $69.98 Canada.
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While the future of Dollhouse is still uncertain, co-executive producers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain tell TVBarn.com that they have pretty good plans for the show’s sophomore season, including another villain in addition to Alpha (Alan Tudyk).
“Alpha will be out there, but we’ll have someone else in Season 2, I’m sure. We always wanted him to get away,” says Craft.
Fain adds, “Well, on a practical level Alan Tudyk is fantastic. And on a storytelling level it took just so long to get to Alpha. We didn’t get to him until the end of the season, so it’s worth it just to carry him over.”
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My initial reaction to the season (and possibly series) finale was quite positive, so it’s interesting to note how a second viewing tempered that enthusiasm. While there were still elements that I enjoyed a great deal, particularly the Whiskey reveal, other items seemed to undermine some of the more intriguing possibilities that emerged over the course of the season.
First, the good. I’ve always been a fan of Amy Acker, and she definitely showed her range in this episode. I’ve seen some people note that she might have been a better choice for the lead role, but I’m not so sure. I don’t think a recast would have resolved whatever issues surround the portrayal of Echo. Those problems are simply a fundamental flaw of the series. The very thing that makes the character exciting to play makes it difficult for the audience to relate to her.
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