I'm fairly certain I said no interruptions.

Buffy ,'Potential'


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Theodosia - May 16, 2009 7:32:24 am PDT #1708 of 5827
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Even though I found it possible to watch all the way through the first season of Dollhouse, I'd still rather have a third season of T:SCC.


Typo Boy - May 16, 2009 8:12:40 am PDT #1709 of 5827
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

I can think of a lot of shows I'd rather have than Dollhouse. But unfortunately trading was never an option.


§ ita § - May 16, 2009 8:53:19 am PDT #1710 of 5827
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I'm still stunned by the renewal. Is this a reaction to an unpredictable market, or are DVR numbers really starting to matter to network execs? That would mean I'm being counted. Cool.


Polter-Cow - May 16, 2009 9:17:08 am PDT #1711 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I was playing SCC on my DVR straight through every weekend to be counted more! I never bothered with Dollhouse.


victor infante - May 16, 2009 11:49:51 am PDT #1712 of 5827
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.

I'm still stunned by the renewal. Is this a reaction to an unpredictable market, or are DVR numbers really starting to matter to network execs? That would mean I'm being counted. Cool.

I'm sure there's a number of forces at play, and that potential DVD sales, DVR and online viewings and licensing fees are all in the mix.

But I can't help but wonder if Fox's development deal with Dushku is part of the answer. I don't know all the terms of her deal, obviously, but a development deal usually infers that, if they cancel "Dollhouse," they'll be obliged to develop something else for her, and why bother with that when there's a salvageable vehicle in front of them. Especially when that will probably be more expensive overall, and that it will likely be more risky to introduce another new show into a volatile market.

So, yeah. "Dollhouse" gets another 13 episodes, which isn't exactly a full order, and Fox gets to push off ordering new pilots for a few more months, when the economic climate has hopefully improved. And if "Dollhouse" succeeds, them, well, that's awesome for everybody.


§ ita § - May 16, 2009 11:52:24 am PDT #1713 of 5827
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

they'll be obliged to develop something else

Not with the usual development deal. It's more like they've bought her time, and she can't work for anyone else. I know people who've gotten development deals but not even a pilot.


beth b - May 16, 2009 11:52:39 am PDT #1714 of 5827
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

so I gave u on SCC -- too soon? I just couldn't care about it.


Polter-Cow - May 16, 2009 12:14:06 pm PDT #1715 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

beth, I thought it got better and better in the first season and then got really awesome in the second (though it was a little uneven in the beginning).


victor infante - May 16, 2009 3:09:04 pm PDT #1716 of 5827
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.

I know people who've gotten development deals but not even a pilot.

This is true. But like I said, it depends on the terms. I have a feeling they want to see a return on their investment with her. Badly.


tiggy - May 16, 2009 3:38:19 pm PDT #1717 of 5827
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

Brian Austin Green was severely underused in season two, but other than that? good stuff.