One Wonders If They Checked On Paul Rueben's Availability

Well, I warned NASA that without another target, they would feel the brunt of the angry legions of Joss Whedon fans. Fox, proving that they can learn from past mistakes, went ahead and renewed Dollhouse, so there was no chance of redirecting their anger in that direction, and I have yet to hear anything about that warp drive, so it was looking pretty bad for NASA. Fortunately, the rumor mill may have saved them.

See, someone has had the bright idea of making a Buffy the Vampire slayer movie. This would be a welcome thing, as those of us who followed the show would joyously cough up ten bucks to see how everyone is doing, and since most of us choose to either ignore or deny the existence of the first movie, it's long overdue. So, there should be much rejoicing, right?

Well, there's only two problems with the pitch as it stands. First, they are supposedly not interested in bringing in the supporting cast. I like Sarah Michelle Gellar and all, but a large part of the show's charm was the interaction between Buffy and her friends and foes. If true, this drains a lot of the excitement from such an announcement. Don't get me wrong - it could still be great, just not as great as it could be. If that was the only issue, there would still be rejoicing. Unfortunately, it isn't.

See, apparently the people who think this is a good idea haven't actually bothered to see if Joss is interested. Now this doesn't mean he's not, but realize the implications of what they are saying. If he's busy, or not interested, or whatever, they will go forward without him.

So there you have it, NASA. You're off the hook. I guarantee that right this moment, the nerd rage is already growing. Fingers are furiously typing tirades against the concept that this will go forth without their Lord Whedon's involvement. Should the brain trust behind this decide that the chance of money is too good, or that Sarah Michelle Gellar is enough of a draw, to proceed, the internet will light up with the vehemence typically reserved for Jar Jar Binks and aliens with crystalline bone structures. Boycotts will be called for. Blogs will fill up with indignant bile aimed at these people. Forums will have whole section dedicated to nothing but disgust with this decision. Me personally, I'm almost hoping they do it, just to watch the fallout, but I felt the show ended just right (also, I'm sort of sick that way).

Now if they lay one finger on Doctor Horrible, their suffering will be legendary, even in Michigan.