Joss gives up more musical info (no w/t mention)

[Arwen]

oh dear! thanks for p-p-p-posting th-that um...image. yeah.

*scrambles for her heart med's*

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Willow to Anya, "Triangle"

[WOLFB8]

I personally can't see a musical Buffy.... I think it might turn out cheesy BUT having said that when I hear a couple of years back that Xena was doing a musical and that it was gonna tie up alot of loose ends I didn't think that would work either. Then I watched "The Bitter Suite" episode and it was incredible, I loved it! (let's not even discuss Xena's second attempt at a musical though cause that one was so cheesy it hurt to watch.)
So I have to say that if anyone could pull off a musical to rival or even better "The Bitter Suite" it would be Joss!

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She practically had "Genuine Molded Plastic" stamped on her ass.
Just tryin' a little spicy-talk.

Tara from "I Was Made To Love You"

[xita]

I am very pleased with current news on the musical. I was afraid that it would be a singing episode without an explanation, outside of the story. I fear not, I love the idea of it being a companion piece to Hush. The songs will reveal new things about the characters. I can't wait. And darn I do hope for a Willow/Tara song.

[Roxton]

Since the musical episode is being described as a companion piece to Hush, and as that was the episode where Willow and Tara first met, it would only be appropriate that the episode include a Willow/Tara love song.

[rocketdyke]

just tonight on UPN news, they had a segment about the musical ep!!! probably starting to get word out about buffy being their new big thing asap... voyager used to be the big news gossip before...

anyway, it was only a few seconds, but the *best* part was the news anchor saying in COMPLETE seriousness "Joss Whedon, the show's creator, says that he was "only joking" when he made the statement on Buffy's website that "this might the worst hour of television ever seen."

edited for terrible spelling.

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willow: she's like, this cleavage-y slut bomb...

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[Roxton]

Thanks for the update on what UPN is doing to promote the show rocketdyke. I have this feeling that the musical just might turn out to one of the best hours television has ever seen.

[BBOvenGuy]

Oooh, I'll have to check out my local UPN news when it comes on later tonight. Maybe I can even get a tape of the report. Wish me luck!

[Rane]

episode six is tara's birthday, isn't it? i wonder if that will somehow be tied in. like a birthday wish gone wrong. that'd be a funny fic.

edited to add: I'M AN ANCHOR!!! anyone wanna do some spells?

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[judy]

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Originally posted by darvangi:
Thanks a lot, Alexis! josswhedon.net also has a nice Emergency Bronzing System going on at their site, too. What troubles me, though, is that Joss and the other VIPs who post will probably not find either of these sites.

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Darin, David Fury knows about josswhedon.net and has posted there recently. He did a "Writer's Workshop" that people should check out. I think that forum is called "Writer's Workshop." And Joss knows about the website as well and who the owner is (Kristen, the owner, was the catalyst behind the "Stand Up for Buffy Campaign" that was started in response to WB pulling Grad 2 as well as the infamous toaster tribute). However, I think it's unlikely he or the other VIPs will post at the Emergency Bronzing System. I think the Fury workshop thing was set up beforehand.

I'm already salivating buckets about the musical!!!!quote:

[xita]

Joss said that they would work out a replacement for the bronze with UPN didn't he?

[smelly cheese]

I've been a fan of musicals since I was very wee. I absolutely can't wait to see this episode! I love Joss' comment about "I believe that the Buffy characters are this close to bursting into song all the time." It's just such a nice and original concept to be aware of the bursting into song. I think it's going to be great.

[MK]

I'm all for a musical if it's done as seriously Joss says he's writing it (and I'm grateful he's the one doing the writing and directing.)

That last thing I'd want to see is a dozen vampires pop out of the graveyard, then suddenly link arms and start singing Buzby Berkley tunes while doing high kicks.

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[judy]

Backdoor to the Bronze.

xita, I distinctly remember reading an interview or post where Joss said that one of the first things he brought up with UPN was the Bronze and that they promised to set up a website. I can't find the interview/post but I know I read it! SO fear not!

[Catwoman]

I was going to write something but after seeing that pic of Amber, I think i've forgotten what it was....

Remembering

Really looking forward to this musical ep. I just went and saw 'Moulin Rouge' a couple hours ago, so i'm all like "bring it on!" I can just imagine Spike doing the moonwalk. I'm not saying it's a good image though.

[Gadget]

Link to the threaded posting board as well for anyone interested
http://216.133.255.23/bronze/mboard/list.cgi

anyone wanting to post it will look like you haven't it will come up with the no server message but its wrong

[CaBil]

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Originally posted by Shaniezak:
*comes to and blinks dazedly*

Don't worry about me, Bil, despite my constant thudding and head explosions, I'm really quite resilient. Because if I weren't, I'd never continue to enjoy yummy pics like that, now could I?

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Sure, that's why it took you an 1 1/2 hours to recover, by your posting times....

I think folks, we should put together a Shanie, and a general emergency kit for the board...

First of all, some duct tape to help people put their heads back together.

Maybe a copy of that image, as a bribe to get you back from the edge of the abyss. (Shanie, please get out of the coma, and we'll give you a 2 second look every other day!"

Any other suggestions for the Kitten emergency kit?

Bil

(Shanie, it's only because you seem to be a good sport that I mock you this way. Tell me if this is an overmock, and I will edit it out of existence...)quote:

[Halcyon]

Bucket and mop perhaps...somehow there's always drool on the floor and people slip and fall..

Plus, the bucket is always good for picking up exploded grey matter too!

[Shaniezak]

*grin* Not overmocking at all, Bil.

And now now . . . I may be able to recover from constant head explosions, but I'm not so used to it that it's an effortless or immediate process! Of course it takes me an hour or so to get my head back together. May I suggest several really large Ziploc bags for that kit, in the event that a collective head-poofing occurs and we have to keep various people's grey matter separated?

[CaBil]

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Originally posted by Halcyon:
Bucket and mop perhaps...somehow there's always drool on the floor and people slip and fall..

Plus, the bucket is always good for picking up exploded grey matter too!

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Halycon, considering the volume of drool, and the lack of need to return the exploded grey matter , I say we go right past mop and bucket, and go straight for the industrial wetvac!

They have them in dust buster sizes too, so it should fit into the emergency kit with no problem...

Bil

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[MK]

Personally, I've never experienced a head explosion... but occasionally I do need to go searching for my eyeballs when they pop out and go rolling under various pieces of furniture.

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[CaBil]

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Originally posted by Shaniezak:
And now now . . . I may be able to recover from constant head explosions, but I'm not so used to it that it's an effortless or immediate process! Of course it takes me an hour or so to get my head back together. May I suggest several really large Ziploc bags for that kit, in the event that a collective head-poofing occurs and we have to keep various people's grey matter separated?

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What, you want your grey matter returned? I would think after all the times of head poofing, it would be all more greyish and icky, with dustballs and maybe a little of kitten hair and other cat by-products on it from being on the floor so much.

Then again, maybe it's because of all that you seek out those certain situations and images that will cause it to poof all over again...

Anyway, I have an account with an industrial supply house, so getting 100 count bags of ziplocks is a snap. I'll just get those with a space to write on, fill in Shanie's name on at least half of them, and that should hold the board for a week or so.

Bil

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[CaBil]

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Originally posted by MK:
Personally, I've never experienced a head explosion... but occasionally I do need to go searching for my eyeballs when they pop out and go rolling under various pieces of furniture.

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Gotcha...

Add to the kit one of those flexible lines, with metal claws and a little light at the end, that you normally use to snag tools and stuff from the depths of a car engine.

Hmm, maybe cover the metal claws with felt for the eyeball retrieval....

Next!

Bil

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[Shaniezak]

Maybe not the head explosions, MK, but you've had your fair share of thuddage, I know that!

Bil, I think we should look into a good supply of ice packs in anticipation of the bumps and bruises that will inevitably result from people going *THUD* on account of weak knees, dizziness, and such.

[Ginner]

Good idea. I however can totally control my head explosions, spontainious combustions, and going *THUD* due to weak knees...*whistles*

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[tommo]

I've always managed to retain a complete sense of calm and proprietry on this board. Oh yes. I have.

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[CaBil]

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Originally posted by Shaniezak:
Bil, I think we should look into a good supply of ice packs in anticipation of the bumps and bruises that will inevitably result from people going *THUD* on account of weak knees, dizziness, and such.

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I don't think there is enough ice packs on this continent for the number of incidents of thuds, weak knees, dizziness, etc. that we get on this board, never mind jamming them all into a Kitten board ER kit.

I think we should just pack a couple of bottles of liquid nitrogen, and dispense carefully.

Bil

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[Halcyon]

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Originally posted by tommo:
I've always managed to retain a complete sense of calm and proprietry on this board. Oh yes. I have.

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*SNORT*

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[CaptMurdock]

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What, you want your grey matter returned? I would think after all the times of head poofing, it would be all more greyish and icky, with dustballs and maybe a little of kitten hair and other cat by-products on it from being on the floor so much.

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Well, thank God this discussion has not degenerated into silly meanderings. I was getting worried for a minute.

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[CaBil]

Hmm....

Halycon, For Ginner and Tommo, I'm torn...

Between some nice meds for their umm, 'special needs' (i.e. delusional states) or a nice set of pruning shears to keep their noses from growing too long and taking someone's eye out....

Preferences people?

Bil

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[AlexisMQ]

Joss at the bronze with more musical input... *G*joss says:
(Thu May 31 20:25:17 2001 64.12.102.164)

A Dancer! Yes Numfar will be getting a spinoff, sort of like Soul Train but with crimesolving (And joy and honour and shame). All those years with Alvin Ailey paid off BIG TIME! (hehehe... gotta love Numfar!!)

Let's talk about musicals. Does anybody here realize how frikkin' HARD they are to write? Why didn't anybody tell me about this? Anyhoo, the musical ep is coming along nicely, at least it's fun torturing myself. Can't wait to hear the songs sung by someone who's not me (Although Kai has been singing the girlparts for me, such pipes the dame has! I could marry her!)

joss says:
(Thu May 31 20:38:35 2001 64.12.102.164)

Comes now the sleepy time of the night. But a few more answers.... The songs will rhyme like actual songs. I wouldn't call the show sondheim influnenced stylistically so much as thematically. I'm trying to walk the line between pop and classic showtunes - i.e. contemporary music with lyrics that move the narrative instead of just repeating. RENT, Aimee Mann, Elvis Costello -- but again, the sound will be different from any of those cuz I have NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING. I just hope Chris Beck (And Jesse Tobias of Splendid, who I'm hoping will help produce it) can make it all sound coherent, not just a hodgepodge. There will be much comedy and many heartfelt ballads, if it comes together AT ALL it'll have some classic moments. That much I can promise.

joss says:
(Thu May 31 20:47:17 2001 64.12.102.164)
Re Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice: They don't need me to put them to shame. They should be feeling it anyway.

Have a fantastic Friday!