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The Joss Whedon EncounterFebruary 9, 2009
Since for all intents and purposes Sunday was Joss Whedon Day for me, I’ll just start with meeting one of the most brilliant, seriously talented, funny men I know. As I was walking to the press room, I saw a man saunter up to the balcony railing and look down on the crowd gathered for one of the events. Once they noticed him, the masses erupted in cheers and whistles for the man they came to worship, Joss Whedon. After he waved, I asked him if I walked over to the railing and waved, would they cheer for me. He said “Absolutely, they’d cheer for anyone who waved.” Somehow I doubt it, but Joss talked to me, so I was ready to cheer. The interview had about 15 of us crowded into a small room, in a semi circle around the man of the hour as he sat next to actor Tahmoh Penikett (Helo of Battlestar Galactica), one of the stars of Joss’s latest tv offering, The Dollhouse. Tahmoh was just there to look pretty because this was all “The Joss Whedon Show.” According to Wikipedia, the Dolls have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas, including memory, muscle memory, skills, and language, for different assignments. They're then hired out for particular jobs, crimes, fantasies, and occasional good deeds. Then one of the "Dolls" becomes self-aware. Apparently there’s some concern about the angle of prostitution, but Joss is quick to point out that the show looks to talk openly about “What parts of our identity are positive and decent and what parts aren't? What is truly a sin?”
Then being the intrepid reporter I am, I followed the masses to the next room and managed to sit through
Joshua Jackson plays his son who has been forced to be his father's caregiver and struggles with both loving and hating Walter.
Believe it or not, there were other things going on at Comic Con. Sunday was Kid’s Day, so the place was overrun by rugrats in costume. They were adorable and having the time of their lives grabbing as much free stuff as possible. I tried to visit the booths I hadn’t been to but I’m sure I still missed some. On Tuesday’s blog I’ll be sharing the Things You Didn’t Know About Comic Con. I asked the exhibitors to share something about their company that not everyone knows and they offered prizes for me to send out to a lucky winner who posts on the Tuesday blog. I’ve got autographed books, graphic novels, comic books and posters. A whole bagful.
When I left the Comic Con Convention Center, there were so many people that I couldn’t get a cab and I ended up walking back to the hotel where I met up with Katy and her family from Connecticutt. I met Katy through author Catherine Anderson’s bulletin board when I was looking for others who would be attending the 2004 Authors At Sea cruise. We had a wonderful visit and I gained another reader for my WW Ladies Book Club. This just goes to show you the power of the author’s websites and bulletin boards for garnering lasting friendships of people through the love of books. Bottom Line: Note to self: Start breaking in new walking shoes for next year’s show, just in case you can’t get a cab. Posted by Barbara Vey on February 9, 2009 | Comments (37)
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Katiebabs commented: You met Joshua Jackson!!!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Amanda commented: I really want to be your assistant! How do I apply?
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Jody Wallace commented: We'd cheer for you, Barbara :)
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Sabrina Luna commented: Awesome, Barbara! You ROCK! :)
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter ArkansasCyndi commented: I am SO jealous. What a day! Where do I send my application to be your assistant?
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter sinoo7 commented: Oh WOW!! You got to hug Joshua Jackson!!!! Cant't believe you had such an adventure!!!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter cindy holby commented: squeeee! You just lived my fantasy. Joss Whedon and Joshua Jackson in one day. My youngest son Drew looks like Joshua Jackson. Everyone used to call him Pacey when Dawson's Creek was on. I love Fringe and love the character he plays.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter mary s commented: A great blog to wake up to this morning! Thanks Barb! Your experiences were funny & poignant! What a great opportunity--running into Joss Whedon on the balcony, or if the interview was scheduled, still a great story!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Edie Ramer commented: Wow! What a fun post. You are having a great time! I haven't watched The Fringe, but I'll give it a shot.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Lindsey commented: Too cool! Thanks for sharing this.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Shiela Stewart commented: OMG! You got to meet Joss and Joshua all in one day? I am so envious of you. :)
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Jaci Burton commented: I'm profoundly jealous you got to meet Joss Whedon. Looks like you had a great time!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter YAM commented: Comic Con was terrific this year and I was actually in the cheering crowd waiting to see Joss Whedon. It's great you got to meet him.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter DKSusan commented: It was great to meet you on Saturday, Barbara! Love the pictures, and am so happy you got to meet JW!!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Amy commented: This is my first post, but I read your blog daily...Thanks, Barbara, for reporting all your adventures & great book info!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Michelle Zink commented: Barbra! Guess what? Eliza Dushku (who stars in Dollhouse) is the one who's going to be narrating the audio version of Prophecy! I think it's like the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon except different. We shall call it the Whedon effect...
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Liz Kreger commented: I'm gonna have to start living vicariously through you, Barb. You get to meet the neatest people. I'm jealous!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Missy Taylor commented: In awe of the fabulous Barbara Vey and her life!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Jill James commented: Barbara, way cool day you had. I love Fringe, it is my new 'must-see' tv. I'm looking forward to The Dollhouse too.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Keena Kincaid commented: Love the contraband photo of you and Joss, Barbara. And I love that man's stuff. If you want to catch a trend, just hang out with him.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter jjsaint commented: I don't know what to say. I am in awe! My TV/movie preferences in high school and college revolved around Joss Wheadon and Joshua Jackson. Josh in on my lamenated list! (FRIENDS reference) Be still my heart!!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter jjsaint commented: I don't know what to say. I am in awe! My TV/movie preferences in high school and college revolved around Joss Wheadon and Joshua Jackson. Josh in on my lamenated list! (FRIENDS reference) Be still my heart!!
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Dina commented: Wish I could go with you....... Thanks for the pics. :)
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Susan Kelley commented: Please, did you ask Joss about doing another installment of Serenity? Couldn't he please do one?
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Barbara Vey commented: Susan Kelly, I didn't get to ask Joss any questions and nobody asked about Serenity. Everyone seem more concerned about Dr. Horrible.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Tanya Michaels commented: Oh, WOW, Barbara. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you. I love DragonCon and look forward to it every year but can't imagine the excitement of going to a convention where JOSS is speaking, much less getting to speak TO him.
February 9, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter C.H. Admirand commented: You are THE woman, Barbara. Congrats on getting the interview and pic! After all of the hours you spent working at the Con you still had energy to do interviews, take pictures and keep everyone up-to-date with your twitter posts. It was wonderful to see you again and have lunch!
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Holly Jacobs commented: Barbara, I'm sooo trying not to be jealous, but it's not working! LOL Seriously, very cool. I love Joss, Battlestar Galactica and Fringe, so I'd have enjoyed living your day through your post!
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Kelly Peterson commented: You didn't tell us that Helo was at your interview! I'm even more jealous of you now than I was in NY. :)
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Alana Abbott commented: What a great time you had at the con! I'd love to see a photo of all the swag I imagine you picked up (along with these photos all the cool people you met). ;)
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Kendall Whitehouse commented: Barbara:
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Leanna Renee Hieber commented: JE-A-LOUS!!!!!! I love you.
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Leanna Renee Hieber commented: JE-A-LOUS!!!!!! I love you.
February 10, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Barbara Vey commented: Kendall Whitehouse, thanks for taking the photos of me and Joss. Sorry if I got you yelled at. :) <br><br>To see Kendall's Comic Con pictures go to www.flickr.com/photos/15543694@N06/
February 11, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Kendall Whitehouse commented: Barbara:
February 15, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Susan Gable commented: I want to be Barbara when I grow up. <G> Barbara, you do realize that you have absolutely the COOLEST job on the planet?
February 15, 2009
In response to: The Joss Whedon Encounter Barbara Vey commented: Yes Susan, I admit that I have the coolest job. (Doing the happy dance)
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