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past life
Could Fox's Reincarnation Detective Show Signal The Death Of Scifi?
A pair of detectives tackle old unsolved crimes by talking to the reincarnated victims. It sounds like a totally off-kilter premise for a TV show, but Fox's Past Life actually made me question the future of genre television. Spoilers ahead. More »
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Comment by Jes St.Lawrence: Assuming this is sci-fi, it seems to be another attempt to have sci-fi without having sci-fi, like Quantum Leap. ... 8 Responses | Other threads
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quote of the day
Did Dollhouse Redefine Success For SF TV?
Dollhouse's second season renewal surprised many in the television industry, but did it also change the way that executives view success for science fiction TV? Virtuality co-creator Michael Taylor thinks so - and hopes that his show will benefit. More »
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Comment by Sorwah: I'd rather see what TSCC would be like in its fourth season instead of Dollhouse. Of course, I'm beating a... 7 Responses | Other threads
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SDCC 2009
Two More Reasons To Go To SDCC
SDCC is just weeks away, and the buzz over who is (and isn't) going to be there is growing. It's not the usual celebs I want to see, however: Instead, it's two particular folks who make media I'm addicted to. More »
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Comment by Smeagol92055: R.O.A.C.H.: That's all well and good, Sarah, but COMIC CON IS SOLD OUT. It's bad enough LIVING in San Diego and having... 12 Responses | Other threads
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human target
Has Human Target Already Suffered From The Fox Curse?
Has new comic book adaptation Human Target already been dumbed down beyond recognition by Fox? The first review of the much-buzzed-about pilot for the series suggests so - and points the finger at Dollhouse as the reason why. More »
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Comment by Cjay79: I'll say this - regardless of FOX's meddling in shows they have no business meddling with(Be in creative, or be... 4 Responses | Other threads
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san diego comic con
David Tennant And Peter Jackson, Plus No Heroes Panel, Make Comic-Con Perfect
A screening of the never-before-aired Felicia Day Dollhouse episode. Appearances by James Cameron and Peter Jackson. No Heroes panel. And now David Tennant is showing up. Could this be a San Diego Comic Con to go down in history? More »
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Comment by reddingofish: Hey be nice to the Heroes cast. They are busy filming next season. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Riverworld
"Riverworld" Adaptation Braces for Sea of Angry Readers
A faithful adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld novels would be nigh impossible, but the Syfy Channel's upcoming Riverworld miniseries plans to veer off into such uncharted waters that readers may not recognize it. More »
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By Gary SusmanComment by Robert Hewitt Wolfe: That's a pretty distorted version of what I actually said, coupled with an inflamatory headline, but, hey, I guess you... 7 Responses | Other threads
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firefly
What It Would Take For New Firefly?
What does Dollhouse's second season have to do with Firefly? According to TV By The Numbers, more than you may expect. And, if you follow their logic, it may even mean that we could see new Firefly on our screens. More »
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Comment by Joshua: I'm going to come out in the minority here. I'm one of the bigger Browncoats that ever was and have... 17 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Action Scenes From Transformers And Book Of Eli Described. Plus A Deadpool Promise!
It's a bumper crop of Monday spoilers. Michael Bay showed off new Transformers footage. Zoe Saldana talks Star Trek 2 and Ryan Reynolds talks Deadpool. A Book Of Eli action scene described. We uncover crazy Doctor Who rumors and Lost finale details. Plus Thor, Dollhouse, V, Stargate, Heroes and Smallville! More » -
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dollhouse
What Part Will Summer Glau Play On Dollhouse?
Joss Whedon works fast: now that Summer Glau is no longer busy with Terminator, he's already talking to her about showing up on Dollhouse. But she won't be playing the role you might expect. Possible spoilers below. More »
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Comment by Raj Saxena: "Whedon tells EW that he pounded on Glau even before Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was officially canceled" I'd like to... 10 Responses | Other threads
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rant
Why Joss And Buffy Don't Need Each Other
A Buffy movie without Joss Whedon? While some may be shouting that it's insane, immoral and just plain wrong, I have to admit: It sounds like a great idea to me. Here's why.
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Comment by AldoraGreel: I never quite "got" Joss Whedon's works. I've seen Buffy the movie. I've seen a few episodes of... 8 Responses | Other threads
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sophie's tv choice
How Fox Chooses Shows
Admit it. You kind of suspected that this was how Fox chose Dollhouse over Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Joel Watson's [Hijinks Ensue webcomic unveils the terrible, dirty truth.
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Comment by Kevin Jones: FOX has a really bad PR problem and it is only getting worse. When you have this bad of... 8 Responses | Other threads
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fanfight
Fox To Dollhouse Fan Site: "Shut Up"
Fox's publicity department have told a Dollhouse fansite to stop reporting rumors, because doing so harms the show. Which, of course, made said site go public with the request. Result? Bad publicity for Fox. Oops. More »
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Comment by partsuchaux: ... and still the Whedon fans are blaming Fox for its treatment of Dollhouse. Hasn't it occurred to any Dollhouse fans... 28 Responses | Other threads
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fall network tv
What Your 2009-2010 Network TV Will Look Like
Get prepared to set your long-range TiVos. Now that the networks have all announced their new line-ups, we've got the rundown of where all your favorite (and soon-to-be-favorite) shows will be next season.
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Comment by jasonnellis: Fortunately, if you're an American, the ABC, FOX and NBC shows will be on Hulu, most next-day. Sometimes, it's good... 6 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Tony Stark Makes A New Friend In Iron Man 2 Set Photos. Plus Doctor Who Regeneration Hints!
Spoilers let you dream of a better tomorrow — like some new Iron Man 2 set photos, for example. They also help you face up to the inevitable, like when Michael Bay talks Transformers 2. Meanwhile, Russell T. Davies drops Doctor Who regeneration hints. Plus Dollhouse, Chuck and True Blood. More »
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Comment by ggodo, the man from R.O.A.C.H.: How does one "vastly improve" Megan Fox? 12 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
New Terminator Salvation Clips, Plus McG Talks You Through Terminator 5
Terminator Salvation comes out tomorrow, but you can watch two more clips from this film today — and director McG talks Terminator 5. Eliza Dushku forecasts Dollhouse season two. Also: G.I. Joe, Transformers and Lost. More »
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Comment by EarthSmiles: OMG! I had forgotten what a delicious treat Juliet Landau was as Drusilla! As I recall, she and Julie Benz (as... 6 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Dollhouse Still On Friday Nights. And Fox Delivers Sarah Connor's Epitaph.
If you'd hoped Fox's renewed confidence in Dollhouse meant a better time slot, then we have bad news: it's keeping its current slot, only with a worse lead-in. And Fox execs delivered Sarah Connor's eulogy. More »
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Comment by Dirk Angry: It was not an either or [with Dollhouse]. We did see it tailing off a bit [in the ratings]. It... 24 Responses | Other threads
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chuck
Chuck Renewed, But There's Less Of It
NBC's newly-upgraded superspy series Chuck will return for a third season... but on a much smaller scale. The network has only ordered 13 episodes, and for a smaller budget than before. More »
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Comment by Ben Babcock: Here's an idea: why don't they take a quarter of the budget for Heroes and give that to Chuck? 7 Responses | Other threads
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poll
Which Season Finale Was The Best?
Lost, Fringe, even Smallville... This week saw the season finales of all, bringing another year of television greatness (and less than greatness) to a close. But which finale brought insane, nailbiting "must-see-what-happens-next" feelings the most? More »
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Comment by ProfWho: seriously, did you see Grey's Anatomy? The was really messed up. I didn't see the George thing coming... 6 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Welcome To The All-New, All-Different Dollhouse?
It's the news that no-one really expected, even though many wanted it: Dollhouse is coming back for a second season. But will it be the same show? Not exactly; here're some changes to expect.
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Comment by I_Like_Rabbits: Maybe if Fox stopped paying O'Reilly, Hannity, et al's paychecks to pretend to be a news network and spread some... 21 Responses | Other threads
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v is for remake
V Definitely Returning To Our Screens On ABC
Be prepared; Earth is about to be invaded by mouse-eating lizard aliens again, and only Lost and Dollhouse alumni can save us. Yes, ABC have greenlit a series for the remake of 1980s classic V. More »
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Comment by Altair12: Since it seems likely Fox will renew Dollhouse, what does this mean for Alpha? I doubt Tudyk will be... 5 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Dollhouse Gets A Second Season To Find Its Identity
Whooping and jubilation! The Hollywood Reporter says Dollhouse is officially getting a second season. Creator Joss Whedon showed the suits his unaired thirteenth episode to prove he could do it on a lower budget.
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Comment by gargle: I swear to God, if this gets it and Terminator doesn't... You better live up to it, Joss. S'all I'm... 22 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Dollhouse Renewal Looking More Likely
Fox is "leaning toward" renewing Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, based on strong DVR/online numbers. Much depends on eleventh-hour negotiations, with Fox wanting a cheaper show. Apparently, execs like the show, especially the latest episodes. Fingers crossed!
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Comment by Davio: Still waiting to see if it will air over here in the UK. I'm a big Whedon fan so to... 14 Responses | Other threads
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fall tv preview
Fox Looks To The Unusual And Super-Science For Next Year
Fox seems determined to make Fringe one of the more sensible, down-to-earth dramas on the channel, judging by the new shows they're announcing for next year. Murder procedurals about reincarnation and masters of disguise ahoy! More »
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Comment by sweetchuck: Target sounds a lot like some other show I remember from years back. Some guy helping people by taking... 4 Responses | Other threads
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geek auteur deathbowl
Can Abrams Claim Victory Over Whedon?
Does the successful first weekend of Star Trek (and news of Fringe being picked up for a second season) coinciding with Dollhouse's last episode have some deeper significance? Maybe so, some would argue... More » -
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Dollhouse Renewal Talks Going On Right Now
Dollhouse star Eliza Dushku, who's apparently off traveling and volunteering in Africa, just Twittered this message: "DOLLHOUSE talk's are goin' on~ it'd be an extravaganza bonanza to return 4 rnd 2!" So fingers crossed - maybe creator Joss Whedon can revamp the show enough that the network feels excited about putting it on a better night? Oh and she posted this pic of Whedon and herself the other day. [Thanks Nick Botfield!]
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Comment by Bishop76: lol - it's a shitty show and it'll be cancelled. It got a 1.0 rating among its demographic for... 27 Responses | Other threads
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what to watch
Say Goodbye To Lost, Fringe, Smallville and Supernatural
Get a look inside each of this week's heart-stopping finales, with clips and promos. Will your heart be able to stand major cliffhangers from Lost, Supernatural, Fringe and Smallville? Will Chloe vanish forever? Fingers crossed! More »
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Comment by jatfly: Fringe is one of the best shows on TV. Looking forward to the next season already. When will we hear... 8 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse uber alles
Why Everyone In Dollhouse May Be A Doll
Friday's Dollhouse finale answered some questions and raised many more that we may never get the answers to. Not least of which is, what if everyone in the show is an active? Spoilers and speculation!
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Comment by Evdor: Everyone seems to want Topher to be a doll, but I hate the idea. The whole point of his... 8 Responses | Other threads
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this is a disaster
Baby-Faced Negativists Are A Disaster!!!
My apologies if this week is a bit lacking, but that death ray won't build itself. And I'm very happy to see all of you sporting the R.O.A.C.H. Disaster! More »
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Comment by OW-Holmes:Enemy of R.O.A.C.H.: Hold on, I thought we were just about getting rid of chubby/citizen heroes. I didn't know there was another... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Dollhouse recap
Creating A Mind-Monster Is Harder Than It Looks
Way, way back in July, we asked Joss Whedon if Dollhouse was saying that nurture trumps nature, and we're all just what we're programmed to be. And now we know. Spoilers ahead. More »
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Comment by KainTheGreat is a Spy!: First, Topher didn't slash Whiskey, Alpha did. Second, I think Topher knew Whiskey before Doll-ification since if you look at him... 16 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Dollhouse's Unaired Post-Apocalyptic Episode Could Spawn A New Spin-Off
Even if we don't get any more Dollhouse after tonight's finale, that may not be the last we see of Joss Whedon's brain-warping vision. Sources tell E! Online that the final episode — the post-apocalyptic one which won't air on Fox, but will be on the DVD — may lead in an unexpected direction. It's by no means definite, but spinning the unaired episode, "Epitaph One," into a new series, is "not exactly outside the realm of Joss' master plan." Here's hoping. And of course, my curiosity to see this weird departure of an episode is now piqued even more than it already was. One question: Would this hypothetical spin-off actually star Felicia Day?
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Comment by Evdor: Charlie, I understand you may love Dollhouse. I applaud you for continuing to carry the torch for this series long... 7 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Why Dollhouse Really Is Joss Whedon's Greatest Work
Back before Dollhouse first aired, we argued it would be the best thing Joss Whedon had ever done. Now its first season is ending, and we were proved right. Here's why. More »
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morning spoilers
The First Terminator Salvation Reviews Are Out! Plus 3 Dollhouse Clips! And Lost Answers!
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morning spoilers
Gwyneth Paltrow Getting Kinky For Iron Man 2?
A flood of Iron Man 2 gossip includes the rumor that Gwyneth Paltrow will be a bullwhip-cracking dominatrix. There's a Terminator Salvation video, Lost finale hints, and Nimoy talks Fringe. Plus Dollhouse and Flash Forward. More » -
dollhouse
Your New Reason To Want To Go To SDCC
Rethinking those San Diego Comic-Con plans in light of swine flu? If you're a fan of Fox's Dollhouse, you might want to rethink them again; news of the SDCC-exclusive Dollhouse DVD boxset has been released. More »
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Comment by crashedpc : ゴキブリ and 蟑螂 division: Well, heck. It's just a 5 hour drive away. Who wants to carpool? 16 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Alan Tudyk Explains The Theology Of Alpha
Alpha, the multiple-personality villain on Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, believes he's a god, and he wants to raise Echo to his exalted level, Alan Tudyk explained on a conference call with reporters. Minor spoilers ahead.
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Comment by Smeagol92055: R.O.A.C.H.: I'm willing to watch Steve the Pirate in the Dollhouse universe. 8 Responses | Other threads
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what to watch
Can Lost Undo Last Week's Damage? And What's Alpha's Deal?
After last weeks colossally upsetting Lost , let's hope that this week's episode attempts to repair some of the damage. Too bad it's all Jack and Kate. Also, get to know Dollhouse's Alpha a lot better. More »
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Comment by Magicant: When Dominic called Saunders "Whiskey," SHE was the one who tried to cover it. If she was a doll, wouldn't... 12 Responses | Other threads
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dollhouse
Dollhouse's Tudyk Comes Clean
Well, now we know that Alan Tudyk is in Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, and just what character he plays. He talked to Entertainment Weekly about preparing for the role... including a depressingly buff body double. Spoilers! More »
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Comment by Don't Make Me Ang Lee. You wouldn't like me when I'm Ang Lee.: I hope it gets renewed too...and then for next season, Joss starts slowly changing the characters, actors, sets, premise, and... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Dollhouse recap
We Already Know How The Dollhouse's Story Ends
Last night's Dollhouse advanced a theme the show has sneaked into a few episodes so far: The idea that the abusive, mind-crushing Dollhouse is the future of the human race.
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Comment by SameenaHizee: Mr. Dominic called Dr. Claire "Whiskey" just before being sedated... that was the biggest reveal for me... Dr. Claire is... 23 Responses | Other threads
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rant
What's Wrong With Science Fiction TV?
Entertainment Weekly is asking why we don't want science fiction on our televisions, citing at-risk shows like Dollhouse, Terminator and Chuck as proof. But I can't help but wonder if they're asking the wrong question. More »
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Comment by ZanipoloLebron: Firefly failed only because it assumed the US wild west mentality would survive as a cultural trait. What they needed... 15 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
New Set Pics Reveal Just How Freaktastic David Tennant's Final Doctor Who Story Will Be
Today's spoilers include shocking Doctor Who set pics. Plus Wolverine TV spots that highlight a previously overlooked character. Plus Lost/Smallville pics. Also: Avatar, Star Trek, They Came From Upstairs, Lost, Dollhouse, Stargate and Heroes spoilers. More »
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