Hey, That’s My Name

I don’t really have a whole lot to say about the new season of Castle because not a whole lot has changed since the first. When it comes down to it, there’s one reason and on reason alone that I watch and will continue to watch this show: Nathan Fillion.

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So, have you watched Act I of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog yet? No, you say? Who is this Dr. Horrible you speak of, Jessica, I’ve been living under a rock and only recently discovered the many glories the Internet possesses?

See Joss Whedon (he of Buffy and Firefly awesomeness) decided he didn’t like sitting on his hands during the writers’ strike and teamed up with his siblings to work on a project outside of the Hollywood mold. He called up a few friends and lo, Dr. Horrible was born. The first act of the web series, featuring Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible and Nathan Fillion as his nemesis Captain Hammer, premiered midnight, Eastern time yesterday. The response was so great that the Dr. Horrible site, along with several other even remotely related sites all came tumbling down. But it’s back now and free for your viewing pleasure. Check it out:

Act 2 will premiere the same time tonight and Act 3 two days later. You can also purchase the episodes via iTunes. Do yourself a favor, and watch.

And if you’re twiddling your thumbs waiting for the next act to be available, check out Dr. Horrible’s leading lady Felicia Day in The Guild, a web series she wrote and stars in that pokes some good-hearted fun at those MMORPG players we all have in our lives.

Joss Whedon, Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion … in an online musical web series. Ladies and gentlemen, our first look at Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog:

Teaser from Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog on Vimeo.
Oh yes, it will be awesome.

Joss Whedon Makes a Musical with Nathon Fillion and NPH!?

This is just one of those awesomely awesome things that needs to be broadcast into the sky. Okay, maybe I’m reaching a little, but still, I think it’s pretty damn cool.

For fellow Joss Whedon worshipers, like myself, you’re probably already giddy as heck and gobbling up any tidbits you can about our favorite auteur’s return to television next season. But, apparently, he decided to give us a little ice cream with our cake, as well. Joss has confirmed a report that he is developing a three-part web series called Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Oh yes, that’s what I said. The titular character will be played by Neil Patrick Harris (if you don’t know why that’s fantastic news, get thee to a How I Met Your Mother boxed set, stat – or for more immediate feedback, check out this YouTube clip). In addition, he will be reuniting with his Firefly leading man, Nathan Fillion. Oh, and did I mention that it’s a musical? Yeah, color me giddy as all hell. The other casting news includes Felicia Day (she played a meek-turned-badass Slayer nugget in the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and can also be found in just about any commercial nowadays – I think the Cheetoh’s ad is the most recent one I’ve seen).

I shall be anxiously awaiting this one. I see not how it could be anything short of spectacular.