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Joss Whedon's "Doctor Horrible" Set To Launch

Ololiuhqui writes "During the writer's strike, Joss Whedon came up with a musical idea. Now his diabolical plan is about to be unleashed in the form of a streaming-only release, with a DVD shortly to follow. The three-part Doctor Horrible series stars Neil Patrick Harris as the eponymous doctor, Felicia Day as the woman of his dreams, and Nathan Fillion as the doctor's nemesis, Captain Hammer. Reportedly made for 'less than six figures,' the series has already received rave reviews and will no doubt showcase Whedon's musical facility, as well as his proven ability to squeeze the most out of a budget."

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  1. Ugliness Man calling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    What's the premise? Someone keeps moving his chair?

    1. Re:Ugliness Man calling... by nlawalker · · Score: 2, Funny

      Haha, first thing I thought of actually.

      Would you mind if we balance this glass of milk where your visiting friend accidentally was killed?

    2. Re:Ugliness Man calling... by Gulthek · · Score: 4, Funny

      The slashdot crowd not get a TMBG reference? Surely, you must be new here.

    3. Re:Ugliness Man calling... by UncleTogie · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm not THAT new....

      ....and don't call me Shirley....

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  2. Neil Patrick Harris by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Didn't he die in "Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay."

  3. It must be bunnies! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    bunnies...
    bunnies...
    BUNNIES!
    (or maybe midgets)

  4. Only in the US by gehrehmee · · Score: 5, Funny

    Since it's hosted by Hulu, they won't stream to a computer outside the U.S. I never thought I'd have a motive to pirate a free internet video.

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    1. Re:Only in the US by lantastik · · Score: 2, Funny

      Well damn then, I guess it was a cruel joke. In light of my snarky comment, I invite you to come to my house and watch it on my big screen. When you leave, you may take George W. back with you.

  5. Re:Not Surprising by willyhill · · Score: 4, Funny

    I must confess I have no idea what you are talking about. Rarely do I feel lost on teh internets, but this did it for me.

    Is this where I turn in my geek card?

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  6. There is only One True Doctor! by Eli+Gottlieb · · Score: 3, Funny

    And he is... DOCTOR WHO!

  7. Re:Not Surprising by ya+really · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is this where I turn in my geek card?

    Are you sure yours wasn't a forgery to begin with?

  8. Re:Not Surprising by gregbot9000 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not surprising, really, if you remember Once More, with Feeling .

    I try really really hard not to.

  9. Re:A fix for us foreigners by moderatorrater · · Score: 5, Funny

    You could just come to America.

    Unless, that is, you hate freedom. *accusing stare*

    Disclaimer: the above comment was made in jest; in no way, shape, or form should it be taken as the true opinion of the author. America is not inherently superior to other countries, but the premise can make for a good joke.

    This comment is known to the State of California to be a cancer causing agent.

  10. Re:Inside the US only? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    FYI, Canada is the 51st state. You'll have to settle for number 52.

  11. Enjoys breaking *some* gender stereotypes by patio11 · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you see a girl between the ages of, oh, twelve and twenty-five in any of his shows, and she is looking harmless and is coming towards you, just save everybody some needless exertion and kill yourself.

  12. Re:Not Surprising by puppet10 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I guess so since even if you haven't heard about it which may not disqualify you. You apparently can't seem to follow a link to find out.

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  13. Re:Not Surprising by God'sDuck · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not surprising, really, if you remember Once More, with Feeling.

    Remember it? In my house we sing it!

    Bunnies...it must be bunnies!

  14. Re:Not Surprising by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    No, this is where you turn in your 14 year old girl card.

  15. Re:Not Surprising by smidget2k4 · · Score: 3, Funny

    it was a mediocre fantasy show about battling demons and vampires with boobs
    Fixed.

  16. Re:Other awesome Joss' works by Kreigaffe · · Score: 2, Funny

    Prince Of The Universe, *Sucka*.

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  17. Re:A fix for us foreigners by Coraon · · Score: 3, Funny

    You could just come to America. Unless, that is, you like freedom. *accusing stare*

    There, fixed it for you.

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  18. No! Dr Who plots not being totally logical!? by Woundweavr · · Score: 2, Funny

    Who would have thunk it! Next thing you'll tell me is that Star Trek isn't based on solid science!

  19. Re:Wrong article summary... by entropiccanuck · · Score: 3, Funny

    Because, as Joss put it, "it's your typical Internet musical about a super villain who's trying to make his bones in the super villain community and get some respect, and maybe even work up the nerve to talk to the girl at the Laundromat."
    Thoroughly mainstream.

  20. Re:Other awesome Joss' works by masterzora · · Score: 2, Funny

    It will, in fact, be on Fox. But it's okay, people have already started the movement to bring it back.

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  21. Re:Not Surprising by TheSpoom · · Score: 3, Funny

    Porn is a fun online game about battling popups and malware with boobs

    Fixed...?

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