The event was an utterly silly affair. & But in between the laughter and frivolity a few valuable scraps of news surfaced. & The most important tidbit: & this is not the end for Dr. Horrible. & The initial offering is three chapters of delightful music and delirious comedy that ends with a tragic punch. & But Whedon promises we will see more chapters in the chronicles of Dr. H. & He went on to say that the soundtrack would be available in a matter of weeks and a DVD will follow. &
He also mentioned a fan contest to go with the DVD. & He is inviting fans to create their own evil personas and film their own audition reels for the Evil League of Evil, the guild of villains to which Dr. H aspires. & The ten best amateur fiends will have their submissions featured as extras on the DVD. & So start working on your plans for World Conquest. & Heroes need not apply.
The creative team obviously enjoyed working with each other. & Fillion, who played the manful but narcissistic crime-fighter Captain Hammer, described himself as "giddy" whenever he was on set and off camera. & To demonstrate his glee, he made tiny hand claps and giggled like a coy geisha. & The project was born during the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike so Whedon could occupy his fallow mind. & It soon became a family affair, as Whedon's brothers Zack and Jed, and Jed's fianc e Maurissa Tancharoen, came on board to assist with screenwriting, composing, and even performing. & All were in attendance at the panel and seemed anxious to participate in future episodes.
Echoing a sentiment from the saga of Dr. H, the entire crew seemed more than willing to "do the weird stuff."
I didn't get a chance to attend the late-night screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, but I am hoping to hear all about it from those lucky enough to attend.
