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Fox Boards Up Joss Whedon's Dollhouse

17 hours ago | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »

Joss Whedon's Dollhouse has struggled during its second week in the ill-fated Friday time slot at Fox. A pair of Battlestar Galactica cameos did little to lift ratings and a month long hiatus during November signaled impending doom.

Just two weeks into the hiatus, Fox has officially confirmed the second season of Dollhouse will be its last. No more Eliza Dushku as Echo parading around in skimpy outfits or Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard fantasizing about her.

Staying true to comments made when the show went on hiatus, Fox confirms all 13 episodes will air to give Whedon the opportunity to end the show "in a significant way" per a Fox statement. Dollhouse is slated to return to Fox on December 4 and wrap up its run with Summer Glau joining the cast.

Meanwhile over at ABC, the Kelsey Grammer comedy Hank has been shown the door following a wave of dismal ratings and poor reviews. »

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Fox Closes The Doors On Joss Whedon's 'Dollhouse'

23 hours ago | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

"Dollhouse" fans, the news you've been dreading has officially arrived — Joss Whedon's latest television endeavor is dead.

The Hollywood Reporter has the breaking news that Fox has canceled "Dollhouse," the Eliza Dushku-starring series created by Whedon. The article notes that despite a DVR-induced ratings bump, "Dollhouse" just couldn't cut it by the network's standards. As a result, the series will be put out to pasture after the 13th episode of the second season. Episode 11 is currently filming.

If the ratings and the mixed reaction from fans and reviewers weren't proof enough that "Dollhouse" was in trouble, the very fact that Fox pulled the series from November sweeps was a clear indicator of the show's impending cancellation.

Now, it appears that Fox won't even wait on the performance of the previously announced "Dollhouse" doubleheaders set to air throughout December. In fact, according to THR, it's unclear whether the remaining »

- Josh Wigler

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Fox Cancels 'Dollhouse'

11 November 2009 1:27 PM, PST | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »

The mixed reviews and poor ratings have led Fox to formally cancel Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse.

The second season show, starring and co-produced by Eliza Dushku, is currently on a planned hiatus, keeping it from the harsh glare of the November Sweeps ratings period.

The announced plan has the final episodes broadcast on these dates: two episodes each will air December 4, 11 and 18, from 8 pm to 10 p.m. The last three episodes will air on January 8, 15 and 22 at 9 p.m.

Whedon has been given sufficient notice so the final episodes will wrap up the existing storylines. Summer Glau was recently added to the cast and will play a pivotal role with her knowledge of someone’s past life.

A second season DVD set is expected but no date has been announced.

This marks the second failed series Whedon has produced for Fox, after Firefly. He has yet to issue a formal »

- Robert Greenberger

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Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse Is Closed

11 November 2009 1:16 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

THR is reporting that Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse is canceled although it will be allowed to finish its 13-episode order for season two.  At the beginning of the year Fox thought it had a killer Friday-night genre pair with Dollhouse following The Sarah Connor Chronicles (which was canceled last May).  Both shows featured ass-kicking Whedon gals in sci-fi shows with ads highlighting the sex appeal of stars Eliza Dushku and Summer Glau.  It was a perfect plan except for one little thing: no one watches TV on Friday nights.  It’s a lesson that the Fox network fails to learn time and time again.  And while every showrunner can put on a brave smile and say they don’t believe in superstition or that they’re going to break the trend, we all know that Nielsen ratings continue rule all.  This makes DVR, Hulu, iTunes, etc. not additional metrics of »

- Matt Goldberg

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Competition: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 2 on Blu-ray

9 November 2009 6:30 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

To celebrate the release of Season 2 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles on Blu-ray and DVD on the 16th of November we’re been given three Blu-ray copies to give away by the good people at Warner Bros Home Video.

The heart-racing action and technological weaponry is set to wow fans of the blockbuster Terminator franchise. The intense second season sees Sarah and her teenage son, John, relentlessly battling to save themselves and the world time and time again. Fugitives from the law, they must evade pursuers from the future – and the present – in today’s Los Angeles.

Picking up where Season 1 left off, Sarah Connor continues on her mission to bring down the Skynet Artificial Intelligence Network. Her son John is mankind’s only hope in the war against our own creations but at 16, he is rebelling against the reality of his destiny – Sarah must protect him by taking »

- Jon Lyus

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Joss Whedon Pens An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners

2 November 2009 2:54 PM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »

Following up on the previous news about the Terminator franchise rights being up for sale, self-proclaimed "Very Important Hollywood Mogul" Joss Whedon has penned a hilarious note to the franchise owners in an attempt to acquire the franchise with a mighty fine $10,000 check. Says Whedon: "That's four -- Four! -- zeroes after that one. That's to show you I mean business. And I mean show business." He goes on to list the myriad of brilliant ideas he has for the franchise, including  Terminator of the Rings ("Yeah, what if he time-travelled Too far... back to when there was dragons and wizards?"), liberal use of Summer Glau, and a throat lozenge for a certain Mr. Bale. While hilarious, the piece could also be seen as spitting on the grave of the recently departed Sarah Connor Chronicles. It was very clear come last season that Fox was willing to only keep ... »

- Devindra Hardawar

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Joss Whedon Puts in a Bid for the Terminator Franchise!!!

2 November 2009 2:49 PM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

In case you haven't heard, the rights to the Terminator franchise are once again going to be up for grabs [1] when they are auctioned off later this month, and a number of studios are said to be interested including Sony, Summit Entertainment and Media Rights Capital. It's unclear what this will mean for the future of the franchise, but apparently big media corporations aren't the only ones hoping to get a chance to repackage and resell the robot apocalypse. Believe it or not, there are a few other interested parties out there, including one... Joss Whedon? In a somewhat humourous and irreverent open letter posted on Whedonesque [2] and Deadline Hollywood [3], the man behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly and Dollhouse offers up a tidy sum of $10,000 for the franchise, and proceeds to give some of his ideas about what to do with it. As expected, there is at least one »

- Sean

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Joss Whedon Will Gladly Buy the Rights to 'Terminator'

2 November 2009 12:32 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

The rights to the Terminator franchise have only been up on the auction block for about as long as it takes Arnold Schwarzenegger to emerge naked from a time bubble, but a veteran Hollywood mogul has already expressed interest in taking the brand off the hands of the now-bankrupt Halcyon; and that vet is none other than Toy Story, Alien: Resurrection, and Titan A.E. screenwriter Joss Whedon (oh, and he created Buffy the Vampire Slayer and "Firefly"/Serenity, but I don't think anyone has ever heard of those).

Mr. Whedon took the time out of his busy schedule running his latest TV show, the Eliza Dushku starring "Dollhouse", to write an earnest letter to Halcyon making the case for why he's the right man for the job. And as with all things Whedon, his proposal has its fair share of the funny.

In it, he outlines the six possible directions he'd take the franchise, »

- Peter Hall

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Review: Heroes - Strange Attractors

27 October 2009 1:00 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

(S04E07) We'll have to wait until next week to see Hiro try to save Charlie. This week, we stayed with Noah and Jeremy, checked back in on Claire and Gretchen, and saw how Matt was faring with his unwanted head-guest. And things didn't really go well for any of them.

The series is really finding a nice stride, for those of us left to enjoy it. I'm racking my brain trying to think of ways to inject a sense of excitement into the show to lure some of its wayward former viewers back. Who could they cast for an arc on Heroes that people would have to tune in to see. Summer Glau? Jennifer Aniston? Bill Cosby (he has the power of slow dancing)?

They're keeping things pretty simple now, not stretching us beyond three storylines per episode, and the sense of excitement and wonder really is back in »

- Jason Hughes

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TV Recap: ‘Dollhouse: Belonging’

26 October 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Well, cut me open and splay my innards. This episode was awesome. Written by Joss Whedon’s little brother Jed and his wife Maurissa Tancharoen, this episode Topher develops morals and Sierra kills a client. Also, this episode was directed by Jonathan Frakes (of Star Trek The Next Generation) making it all around awesome.

The last time I recapped Dollhouse, I was pretty harsh saying the show has to give me something worth saving it for. Now I can say that for episodes like this one, its worth saving this show for more of this kind of stuff.

We open on Sierra displaying some of her art on the beach, when Dr. Nolan Kinnard (Vincent Ventresca) comes up to her and asks her out. Flash forward to a gallery showing of Sierra/Priya’s work. Priya wants to leave with Victor who has been imbued with the consciousness of an Italian Art Dealer. »

- David Press

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'Dollhouse' Episode 2.04: 'Belonging'

24 October 2009 12:59 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Episode Title: "Belonging"

Written By: Maurissa Tanchareon & Jed Whedon

The Story: The lens is tightened upon Sierra (Dichen Lachman) as viewers learn about her tragic past. Even worse, it dawns on Topher (Fran Kranz) and other Dollhouse officials that Sierra never came to the Dollhouse willingly — but that discovery comes with wildly unpredictable results for Sierra, Topher and more. Meanwhile, Boyd Langton (Harry Lennix) begins to realize that something has changed about Echo (Eliza Dushku).

Cognitive Dissonance: It's not the least bit bizarre that the season's best episode seems to have nothing, or almost nothing in common with Echo herself. "Belonging," which was directed by longtime "Star Trek" actor Jonathan Frakes, focused squarely on Sierra and Topher, with periphery roles for Boyd, Victor, Adelle and Echo. Other than a few choice lines of dialogue, this episode didn't do much to push the show's overall mythology, yet still I think »

- Josh Wigler

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Preview of 'Dollhouse' Two-Hour Event in December

23 October 2009 10:55 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

The October 23 episode of "Dollhouse" would be the last from this month. The series will take a break during November sweeps and be back on December 4 with a two-hour event featuring Summer Glau's cameo.

In "The Public Eye (Part 1)", Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse's secrets. Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, DC, Dollhouse where they meet its genius programmer, Bennett Halverson (Summer Glau), a woman with a mysterious past connection to Echo.

In "The Left Hand (Part 2)", Echo and Bennett have a shocking meeting as Adelle goes head-to-head with the ruthless head of the DC Dollhouse (guest star Ray Wise). Topher sees double when he must involve Victor in his espionage. Perrin finds a surprising witness to testify against the Rossum Corporation, but finds he may be living in a house of cards.

In fact, »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Fans cast Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' film

22 October 2009 12:18 PM, PDT | Twilight Examiner | See recent Twilight Examiner news »

Photo: Fanpop Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series books (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn) aren't her only best-sellers - as you well know. Her book, The Host, also claimed top marks on the charts (and for good reason). The Host follows the ninth life of "Wanderer," a "soul," who ma ... character Melanie are (and this is not an exhaustive list, of course) Sophia Bush, Megan Fox, Camilla Belle, Olivia Wilde, Summer Glau, Milla Jovovich, Natalie Portman, Amanda Peet, Evangeline Lilly, Rose Byrne, Eliza Dushku, and Jodi Gordon. A common trait .. that Jensen Ackles should play the part, but other suggestions also linger such as James McAvoy, Jesse Metcalf, Benjamin McKenzie, Jared Padalecki, Hugh Jackman, Chris Pine, Matt Damon, and Chris Evans (with a few Gerard Butler and Jeffrey Dean Morgan pluggers along ... Sam Elliott... Ian Somerhalder is a good match for the character, Chace Crawford, Christian Bale, Sean Faris, »

- thetwilightexaminer

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Katee Sackhoff heading to 'Big Bang Theory': Which geek hero should visit next?

22 October 2009 12:17 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

The geek guest parade on Big Bang Theory continues: Katee "Starbuck" Sackhoff will enter the hallowed halls of geekery on the November 23 episode. Ayee! Sackhoff isn't the first Battlestar Galactica alum to stop by Bbt: Michael "Anders" Trucco played Penny's ex in my favorite episode of the series, "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis." Fellow sci-fi hottie Summer Glau guest-starred, and various nerd heroes have made appearances, like last week's guest spot from Wil Wheaton. According to the Chicago Tribune, Sackhoff will play herself as "Wolowitz's fantasy woman" (everyone's... fantasy... woman?). I still haven't gotten over my BSG withdrawal, so any »

- Margaret Lyons

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Fox makes "Dollhouse" sit out sweeps

22 October 2009 10:00 AM, PDT | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »

Well, crap. After reassuring fans that it would air all 13 second season episodes, Fox has decided to bench Dollhouse for all of November during the all-important sweeps month. The Eliza Dushku/Joss Whedon collaboration will then return with back-to-back episodes Fridays in December.

That’s quite a body blow to the series. Baring a ratings miracle, this means for all intents and purposes that the series will end for good after that 13th episode. Pulling the show for sweeps is a big deal and shows a total lack of confidence in its ability to bring in viewers. It will replace the show with reruns of House and Bones.

The thing that makes this news especially bittersweet is that the series was just getting good — really, really good. Last week’s episode, “Belle Chose,” was the best of the second season. And judging by early reviews, this Friday’s installment “Belonging” is even better. »

- dorothy snarker

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Battlestar's Katee Sackhoff to visit Big Bang Theory (and, um, she might get naked!)

22 October 2009 8:03 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

The geek-friendly guest stars just keep rolling into Big Bang Theory central ... Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sackhoff will appear in the Nov. 23 episode of the CBS comedy. This news comes less than a week after former Squadder Wil Wheaton showed up to crush Sheldon's spirit and help boost the show's ratings.

Sackhoff will play herself in the episode, but don't expect her role to be as big as Wheaton's or Summer Glau's last season. The former Starbuck is only dropping by for a cameo, says the Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan, but that won't stop Wolowitz from stalking her, and I doubt it'll stop her fans from tuning in and boosting the show's ratings again.

Continue reading Battlestar's Katee Sackhoff to visit Big Bang Theory (and, um, she might get naked!)

 

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- Mike Moody

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Is The End Near for Dollhouse?

22 October 2009 7:09 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

I don't know what can be done to save Dollhouse. Languishing in the ratings cesspool on Friday nights, Michael Ausiello has announced via Twitter that Dollhouse will be shelved by Fox during the all-important November sweeps period, replaced by reruns of House and Bones:

Exclusive: Hearing Fox will bench Dollhouse for November sweeps and air back-to-back eps on Friday night in December.

The Futon Critic reports that Dollhouse will return in December showing two episodes per night, apparently burning off the remaining episodes.

You certainly can't blame Joss Whedon and the producers for this. They've done a miraculous job treying to save the show, including bringing in fan favorites Ray Wise, Jamie Bamber, Keith Carradine, Alexis Denisoff, and Summer Glau to spice up the series.

Even figuring in DVR numbers probably won't be able to stop Fox from burning off the final episodes of Dollhouse in December as they've been stagnant. »

- Howey Davenport

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Katee Sackhoff Dives Into 'Big Bang Theory' as Wolowitz's Fantasy

21 October 2009 11:41 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Katee Sackhoff aka Starbuck of "Battlestar Galactica" will be visiting half-hour comedy "The Big Bang Theory" next month. A one-time guest appearance has been arranged to happen on the November 23 episode, CBS has confirmed.

Maureen Ryan of Chicago Tribune revealed that Sackhoff will play herself and that there "may be nudity" involved. What kind of storyline Sackhoff will contribute is not elaborated but it is said that she would be Howard Wolowitz's fantasy woman.

This is not the first time that the comedy brings in an actress to play herself and to become the boys' object of affection. In the second season, Leonard, Raj and Wolowitz met Summer Glau during a trip by train. Upon realizing that she is the star of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", they discussed on who should make the move of hitting at her first.

Sackhoff playing herself may be the most apt casting for the geeky show. »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Promo Photos & Synopsis – Dollhouse 2.05 "The Left Hand"

20 October 2009 7:53 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

The November 6th episode of Dollhouse will be part 2 of a two-part episode (click here to see the promo photos and synopsis for part 1) and Summer Glau looks like she's still sticking around.  View the synopsis and promo photos for the episode below.

Echo Is Pushed To The Limit On An All-new “Dollhouse” Friday, November 6, On Fox

Summer Glau (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) Joins the Cast in a Recurring Role

Echo and Bennett (guest star Summer Glau) have a shocking meeting as Adelle goes head-to-head with the ruthless head of the Washington, D.C. Dollhouse (guest star Ray Wise). Meanwhile, Topher sees double when he involves Victor in his espionage, and Perrin finds a surprising witness to testify against the Rossum Corporation in the all-new “The Left Hand (Part 2 of 2)” episode of Dollhouse airing Friday, Nov. 6 (9:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. (Dol-206) (TV-14 L, V)

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- clarissa

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Promo Photos & Synopsis – Dollhouse 2.05 "The Public Eye"

20 October 2009 7:11 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

Alexis Denisof (who went from a nerdy Watcher on Buffy to a hot hero on Angel) will be guest starring on the new episode of Dollhouse next week on October 30th, along with Summer Glau who is joining the series as a recurring guest star.  Below we have a synopsis and promo photos for episode 2.05, which is meant to be part 1 of a two-part episode.  On a side note, after seeing these photos I really miss Angel and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Echo Races To Stop The Dollhouse’S Secrets From Being Exposed On “Dollhouse” Friday, October 30, On Fox

Summer Glau (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) Joins the Cast in a Recurring Role

Alexis Denisof and Keith Carradine Guest-Star

Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse’s secrets. Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, DC, Dollhouse where they meet its genius programmer, »

- clarissa

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