Joss Whedon

Hi puppies!

So I saw the NYTimes article about 3D, in which I am clearly against it after having said I love it. Frustrating. Anyone at that panel would have heard more about why I think it’s a delightful, immersive experience and particularly right for the little art film I’m making (though NOT for the little art film Drew made.)

And speaking of Drew, he also pointed out that I misrepresented him and Brian K Vaughan, and for that I am truly sorry. They never had an agument about who was more pathetic, comic book nerds or magic nerds. It was DUNGEONS & DRAGONS nerds vs magic nerds, and it was about who was COOLER. (And I carp about the Times’ reporting.)

But just so we’re clear: D&D cooler. JJ, BKV, NPH... great guys — great guys! — but... no dungeon masters, that’s all I’m saying.

Finally, I realized that Drew had sent me a list of fan questions specifically for me and JJ to address at the panel. I never got a chance to share them, so I’m printing up the missive he sent. Discuss among yourselves. I’m going back to assemblage. Great things in store. Over to Drew:

Hey Guys,

I’ve been getting a lot questions from fans about today’s panel. They asked me if you could forward them to today’s moderator. I told them I would, because it’s really important to respect the fans. Here you go:

1. You guys have both worked with Drew Goddard extensively. That’s really cool. [ed. note. Not technically a question.]

2. Which one of you loves Drew Goddard more?

3. Have either of you noticed that before you met Drew Goddard, you were both moderately successful cult television producers, but then after you met him, your careers went into the stratosphere?

4. Remember all those episodes that Drew Goddard wrote for you? Those were amazing.

5. If Star Trek and Buffy got in a fight, who would win?

6. JJ, why has there been no Cloverfield 2? Do you not like making money?

7. Joss, why did you kill Tara? Do you hate lesbians?

8. JJ, do you hate lesbians?

9. In today’s gold-rush, retro-consumer culture of pre-packaged branded entertainment, do you feel an obligation to create original material?

10. Follow up question: Captain Kirk/Thor would never wear that color of Starfleet uniform/tunic! Are you TRYING to destroy my life?

11. JJ, as a producer, could you explain to Joss how to get a movie released? Thank you.

12. Seriously, JJ, what’s the deal with that island?

and finally

13. If you two had to fight in a cage for the opportunity to kiss Drew Goddard, who would win and why? Please no snarky answers. This is serious.

That’s the first batch. I’ll make sure and forward you anything else the fans sent me. Without them, we wouldn’t be here.

Drew

joss | Purple prose | 18:34 CET