Fox Cuts Dollhouse - Blu-ray Forum

WyldeMan45 · 04-10-2009, 02:35 AM

Oh wow, this is shocking, another show I like gets cut short. Kings yesterday, Dollhouse today probably Chuck and Life tomorrow. Just another check in the box to cancel my dish and keep the tv set on DVD from now on. Seriously it was cut for Prison Break? the show that has been beating that bloody broken dead horse for 3 years now? Wow, thanks for bringing me more Prison Break, my dream has come true.

Uh-oh… more bad news for fans of Dollhouse. Fox e-mailed out the highlights from its upcoming May schedule, and one thing appears to be missing: the final episode of Joss Whedon's new action show.

On May 8, Fox will air the episode titled "Omega," which the network describes as a season finale. But there's just one problem: "Omega" is only the show's 12th episode and the crew shot 13. The episode that won't air is titled "Epitaph One."

The news appears to have been confirmed with Felicia Day, who starred in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and had a role in "Epitaph One." According to The Hollywood Reporter, Day used her Twitter account to say, "Man, day getting worse and worse. Found out my Dollhouse ep, #13 isn't gonna air. Only on DVD. Such a great part too. Thx Fox.

..."

However, according to some from Whedon's camp, "Omega" is actually Whedon's original idea of a season finale, so season one won't feel cut short. But the obvious question is "if that was the season finale, why did they shoot an extra episode?"

It looks as though Fox cut Dollhouse's run short in order to make room for the two-hour Prison Break series finale.

This should in no way be interpreted as the show being cancelled, but it isn't a good sign either.

UPDATE: According to television critic Alan Sepinwall, Fox apparently considers the original pilot (Joss Whedon re-shot the first episode) as part of the 13-episode order, and "Epitaph One" was produced independently by the studio. Therefore, Fox doesn't feel as though they need to air the extra episode (and if that's the case, it's a legitimate decision). It is believed the unaired episode will be part of the season one DVD box set.

http://www.tv.com/story/13828.html?r...ref_name=story

assydingo · 04-10-2009, 02:46 AM

Felicia Day rocks. I was looking forward to her episode despite not watching the show for a long time.

Moefiz · 04-10-2009, 03:11 AM

This totally suck ....

I can't believe it one of the better shows on Fox and they are killing it.Hopefully when they cancel it they will show all of the episode and not leave the fans hanging..

Jeff Kleist · 04-10-2009, 03:16 AM

Dollhouse is not cancelled...yet

Apparently they're even leaning toward renewal and a new timeslot. If nothing else, the major franchise Firefly has proven to be for a midseason cancellation is probably giving them pause.

Tim Minear put this up on Whedonesque

Quote:

Okay. So maybe I can help clarify this somewhat. Because we scrapped the original pilot -- and in fact cannibalized some of its parts for other eps -- we really ended up with 12 episodes. But the studio makes DVD and other deals based on the original 13 number. So we created a standalone kind of coda episode. Which is the mythical new episode 13. The network had already paid for 13 episodes, and this included the one they agreed to let us scrap for parts. It does not include the one we made to bring the number back up to 13 for the studio side and its obligations. We always knew it would be for the DVD for sure, but we also think Fox should air it because it’s awesome

Let us pray

Marine Mike · 04-10-2009, 03:17 AM

Is this really that surprising to anyone?

I mean, I don't watch a Fox show until its finished at least its first season. The only time I've broken that rule was for Sarah Connor Chronicles due to the fact that a co-worker gave his word it was good. Which it was...

Anyway, its a shame this is getting canned as I've heard a lot of buzz about this show and all of it has been good.

PH3AR · 04-10-2009, 03:21 AM

As long as they dont cut House im fine wit them cutting this show!

WyldeMan45 · 04-10-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PH3AR

As long as they dont cut House im fine wit them cutting this show!

Well now that Kumar is dead, I will watch the show again.

Who are we kidding, Dollhouse is dead.......

ScarredLungs · 04-10-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PH3AR

As long as they dont cut House im fine wit them cutting this show!

If fox cuts house... we'll i'll be so shocked i will not know what to do!

Moefiz · 04-10-2009, 03:22 AM

Hope you are right Jeff.

sjbluray · 04-10-2009, 03:32 AM

Dollhouse was not my cup of tea. Its alright, if I have room on the DVR and it looks interesting, I will record it while I am at work. But you are right, Fox does all to often kill shows that are worth watching.

Right now, Terminator is on the fence. TV says season finale, but the show is good so you know what that means....

Prison break, I am a bit mad about, but its gone on longer then planned. Just as long as fox ends the series right, then it will be all good.

If house gets the ax, well then

PS3-Playb3yond · 04-10-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Is this really that surprising to anyone?

I mean, I don't watch a Fox show until its finished at least its first season. The only time I've broken that rule was for Sarah Connor Chronicles due to the fact that a co-worker gave his word it was good. Which it was...

Anyway, its a shame this is getting canned as I've heard a lot of buzz about this show and all of it has been good.

Not really. I don't watch it and I had a feeling they would cut it before it even started lol. With some shows you just know.

Sorry fans.

Clark Kent · 04-10-2009, 04:21 AM

I think this show was really starting to develop into something good. Fox did not want it to succeed by dumping it on Friday night with another ratings doormat in Terminator:SCC. Maybe it will come back as a half-season pickup.

jadedeath · 04-10-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Not really. I don't watch it and I had a feeling they would cut it before it even started lol. With some shows you just know.

Sorry fans.

What was the first clue... the Friday night DEATH time slot?

Logan

BorrowedTime · 04-10-2009, 04:42 AM

Sigh... 2009, not a good year for Firefly Alumni, apparently.

Likely cancellations:

DollHouse - Joss Whedon (Creator/Writer); Mark Sheppard (Badger / Tanaka)

Terminator: TSCC - Summer Glau (River Tam / Cameron)

Chuck - Adam Baldwin (Jayne Cobb / John Casey)

Castle - Nathan Fillion (Malcolm Reynolds / Richard Castle)

Finished or Cancelled:

Battlestar Galactica - Mark Sheppard (Badger / Romo Lampkin)

Stargate Atlantis - Jewel Staite (Kaylee Frye / Dr. Jennifer Keller)

Batman1980 · 04-10-2009, 05:39 AM

Really hoping Firefly saves Dollhouse and if it does, I will even get that show even though I HATED Serenity.

WyldeMan45 · 04-10-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Really hoping Firefly saves Dollhouse and if it does, I will even get that show even though I HATED Serenity.

Wait you will only buy Firefly if Dollhouse lasts? What is the point of that?

Batman1980 · 04-10-2009, 05:57 AM

LOL it means I'll be thanking Firefly for saving Dollhouse by getting it on DVD, it makes sense to me at least. How much could that really cost, $30?

assydingo · 04-10-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Really hoping Firefly saves Dollhouse and if it does, I will even get that show even though I HATED Serenity.

Are you saying you've never seen Firefly? Because you really need to see that before Serenity. Even than the show is way better.

nbxfan · 04-10-2009, 06:00 AM

Been watching it, it is a bit off but not bad. Would have liked to see where it was going to go. Not a huge loss but, saw this on yahoo's list of shows not making the cut. Funny that two of the shows on the list were shows that have yet to even air. Apparently we need more reality crap because it's cheap...

OrlandoEastwood · 04-10-2009, 08:53 AM

Heh, that was quick. If FOX is killing shows left and right, then I feel that there is no hope for My Name is Earl.

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04-10-2009, 02:35 AM	#1
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Fox Cuts Dollhouse Oh wow, this is shocking, another show I like gets cut short. Kings yesterday, Dollhouse today probably Chuck and Life tomorrow. Just another check in the box to cancel my dish and keep the tv set on DVD from now on. Seriously it was cut for Prison Break? the show that has been beating that bloody broken dead horse for 3 years now? Wow, thanks for bringing me more Prison Break, my dream has come true. Uh-oh… more bad news for fans of Dollhouse. Fox e-mailed out the highlights from its upcoming May schedule, and one thing appears to be missing: the final episode of Joss Whedon's new action show. On May 8, Fox will air the episode titled "Omega," which the network describes as a season finale. But there's just one problem: "Omega" is only the show's 12th episode and the crew shot 13. The episode that won't air is titled "Epitaph One." The news appears to have been confirmed with Felicia Day, who starred in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and had a role in "Epitaph One." According to The Hollywood Reporter, Day used her Twitter account to say, "Man, day getting worse and worse. Found out my Dollhouse ep, #13 isn't gonna air. Only on DVD. Such a great part too. Thx Fox. ..." However, according to some from Whedon's camp, "Omega" is actually Whedon's original idea of a season finale, so season one won't feel cut short. But the obvious question is "if that was the season finale, why did they shoot an extra episode?" It looks as though Fox cut Dollhouse's run short in order to make room for the two-hour Prison Break series finale. This should in no way be interpreted as the show being cancelled, but it isn't a good sign either. UPDATE: According to television critic Alan Sepinwall, Fox apparently considers the original pilot (Joss Whedon re-shot the first episode) as part of the 13-episode order, and "Epitaph One" was produced independently by the studio. Therefore, Fox doesn't feel as though they need to air the extra episode (and if that's the case, it's a legitimate decision). It is believed the unaired episode will be part of the season one DVD box set. http://www.tv.com/story/13828.html?r...ref_name=story Last edited by WyldeMan45; 04-10-2009 at 02:38 AM.

04-10-2009, 02:46 AM	#2
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	Felicia Day rocks. I was looking forward to her episode despite not watching the show for a long time.

04-10-2009, 03:11 AM	#3
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	This totally suck .... I can't believe it one of the better shows on Fox and they are killing it.Hopefully when they cancel it they will show all of the episode and not leave the fans hanging..

04-10-2009, 03:17 AM	#5
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Is this really that surprising to anyone? I mean, I don't watch a Fox show until its finished at least its first season. The only time I've broken that rule was for Sarah Connor Chronicles due to the fact that a co-worker gave his word it was good. Which it was... Anyway, its a shame this is getting canned as I've heard a lot of buzz about this show and all of it has been good.

04-10-2009, 03:21 AM	#6
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	As long as they dont cut House im fine wit them cutting this show!

04-10-2009, 03:22 AM	#9
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Hope you are right Jeff.

04-10-2009, 03:32 AM	#10
sjbluray Active Member Member since:May 2008	Dollhouse was not my cup of tea. Its alright, if I have room on the DVR and it looks interesting, I will record it while I am at work. But you are right, Fox does all to often kill shows that are worth watching. Right now, Terminator is on the fence. TV says season finale, but the show is good so you know what that means.... Prison break, I am a bit mad about, but its gone on longer then planned. Just as long as fox ends the series right, then it will be all good. If house gets the ax, well then

04-10-2009, 04:21 AM	#12
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I think this show was really starting to develop into something good. Fox did not want it to succeed by dumping it on Friday night with another ratings doormat in Terminator:SCC. Maybe it will come back as a half-season pickup.

04-10-2009, 04:42 AM	#14
BorrowedTime Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada	Sigh... 2009, not a good year for Firefly Alumni, apparently. Likely cancellations: DollHouse - Joss Whedon (Creator/Writer); Mark Sheppard (Badger / Tanaka) Terminator: TSCC - Summer Glau (River Tam / Cameron) Chuck - Adam Baldwin (Jayne Cobb / John Casey) Castle - Nathan Fillion (Malcolm Reynolds / Richard Castle) Finished or Cancelled: Battlestar Galactica - Mark Sheppard (Badger / Romo Lampkin) Stargate Atlantis - Jewel Staite (Kaylee Frye / Dr. Jennifer Keller)

04-10-2009, 05:39 AM	#15
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Really hoping Firefly saves Dollhouse and if it does, I will even get that show even though I HATED Serenity.

04-10-2009, 05:57 AM	#17
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	LOL it means I'll be thanking Firefly for saving Dollhouse by getting it on DVD, it makes sense to me at least. How much could that really cost, $30?

04-10-2009, 06:00 AM	#19
nbxfan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Anaheim, CA Blu-ray collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:15	Been watching it, it is a bit off but not bad. Would have liked to see where it was going to go. Not a huge loss but, saw this on yahoo's list of shows not making the cut. Funny that two of the shows on the list were shows that have yet to even air. Apparently we need more reality crap because it's cheap...

04-10-2009, 08:53 AM	#20
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Heh, that was quick. If FOX is killing shows left and right, then I feel that there is no hope for My Name is Earl.

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