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At 3:20 pm ET Wednesday, THR.com reported that Fox had canceled Joss Whedon series Dollhouse. The news isn't shocking - it faced challenges since its debut, from being relegated to a Friday night slot to constantly struggling in the ratings.

Although it didn't come as a complete surprise, the news still stung for the series' loyal fanbase. Within moments, Twitter was slammed with reactions, and 'Dollhouse' reached the Top 10 Twitter Trending Topics thirty minutes later. By 4:30 pm ET, it was the second most talked about subject.

Twitter wasn't just a forum for dismayed fans. The people behind Dollhouse also shared their feelings on the cancellation in 140 characters or less.

The first person from the Whedon camp to make a statement via Twitter was Dollhouse writer Maurissa Tancharoen (@MoTancharoen), who confirmed the news. "Yes. Cancelled. Sad but true."

Dichen Lachman (@Dichenlachman), Dollhouse's 'Sierra', followed suit, and encouraged fans to stay with it until the end.

"Keep watching guys Fox is still showing all 13," then added, "Feel sad though. Joss told us this morning."

Lachman had delivered a powerhouse performance last month in 'Belonging', arguably the finest episode in Season 2 so far.

Actor Fran Kranz (@frankranz), aka Dollhouse programmer 'Topher Brink', later tweeted, "It’s hard. I’m sad. But they will air the rest and they are going to be great. Thanks for being great fans and giving us all a 2nd season."

Jane Espenson (@CapricaSeven), writer/producer extraordinaire, commented it was a "sad day for television." She was a consulting producer on Dollhouse, and has been part of the Whedonverse since Buffy.

Other TV industry folk chimed in as well, including Bones executive producer Hart Hanson (@HartHanson), who tweeted his thoughts on the demise. "Agh. Dollhouse! It’s always a bummer when one of your neighbors on the lot gets Grim Reapered. The cold chill of mortality."

Based solely on the strong Twitter response, you'd think ratings would have been the least of Dollhouse's problems. @kryptonsite summed it up best: "I find it interesting that Dollhouse can trend on Twitter yet can’t get huge ratings."

The series was always a hot topic in the online world, but a significant online presence and solid DVR numbers were not enough to save it.

Following the news, Whedon gave a statement, saying: "I’m off to pursue internet ventures/binge drinking. Possibly that relaxation thing I’ve read so much about. By the time the last episode airs, you'll know what my next project is. But for now there's a lot of work still to be done, and disappointment to bear."

The only consolation is there are 9 more episodes yet to air, and Joss Whedon is being given the opportunity to end the series properly.

Dollhouse will be "sent to the attic" on January 22nd, with the following air schedule:

December 4 - (2 hours)
December 11 - (2 hours)
December 18 - (2 hours)
January 8 - (1 hour)
January 15 - (1 hour)
January 15 - (1 hour / series finale)


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Some of us were worried that Julian Casablancas had pulled a Dave Chappelle and disappeared from rock 'n' roll forever. The lead singer of The Strokes, a band who defined underground New York cool for half a decade, vanished from the spotlight after the band's third album. Although never officially disbanded, other Strokes band members began releasing their own solo projects and most of us thought it was all over. (For the record: apparently it's not. Apparently the Strokes are still just on hiatus.)

Now out of nowhere, after three years of mysterious absence, a newly sober Julian Casablancas has emerged in LA of all places with a brand new solo record, Phrazes for the Young. And get this, it's upbeat. It's got synths. It is...dare I say it...downright perky. We caught up with Casablancas last night to ask him a few questions about the state of the Strokes, his new town, and his solo debut. Here is some of what was said.


( interesting interview after the cut )

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I saw Julian last Friday and it was one of the best concert experiences I've ever had. Besides helping a drunk British guy in front of us find his lost wedding ring, realizing Parks & Recreation was filming next door, having our picture taken by LA Weekly, and Julian singing a rare Strokes song, everyone in the theatre saw Fabrizio Moretti, Albert Hammond Jr, & Devendra Banhart up in the balcony before the show and during intermission. Everyone was kind of freaking out. It was very exciting. We missed The Strokes. :(

KILL HANNAH TOUR VAN STOLEN IN PHILADELPHIA
REMAINING U.S. FALL TOUR DATES CANCELED
SEVENTH ANNUAL “NEW HEART FOR XMAS” SHOWS STILL SET FOR CHICAGO THIS DECEMBER

Chicago nu romantics KILL HANNAH woke up on the eve of wrapping their fall tour with Jet, Papa Roach and Morningwood to a find their 15-passenger van and 14-foot trailer stolen. Taken between 4am and 11am today, Wednesday, November 11 from the front of the Holiday Inn on 900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA—the same location that rock trio Mae had their van stolen from just a week earlier—the band lost over $120,000 in gear and merchandise, including one-of-a-kind vintage custom guitars and vintage custom effects. The theft comes just over a year after a devastating fire in Europe destroyed everything on the band’s bus.

Lead singer Mat Devine says, "We’re devastated and speechless. We've been touring so hard around the world for the past seven years and this is the most evil thing we've witnessed. Special Crimes say this was a coordinated heist.”

The band regretfully has to cancel their remaining tour dates, scheduled for the Electric Factory in Philadelphia tonight and the Nokia Theatre in New York City tomorrow. Their seventh annual “New Heart For Xmas” weekend of shows and events are still scheduled in Chicago on December 18 at Reggie’s Rock House and December 19 at Metro.

Specific gear stolen include:

* Epiphone Elitist Riviera Custom Shop SN#T301722
* 1992 Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass
* Pair of matching vintage 1968 Fender Bassman Heads Custom Shop
* Gibson ES-135 RED
* 2003 Gibson Firebird WHITE
* Marshall Triple Lead Stack

For any leads on the van, trailer or missing gear, please contact Bethany Watson/DAVIS ARTIST MANAGEMENT: bethany@davisartistmanagement.com.

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ABOUT KILL HANNAH:

Rising out of Chicago’s underground over a decade ago, KILL HANNAH still maintains the romance and ferocity that has always defined them. The band introduced their fifth album, the self-produced and deeply personal WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS, to their stalwart fans this fall with a determined eye focused on new converts. KILL HANNAH hold tight to their relentless D.I.Y. attitude with the new release, teaming with Original Signal Recordings--an independent label that fosters true partnerships with each artist on their roster and embraces a progressive, long-term outlook. From the driving pulse of first single “New York City Speed” to the euphoric rise of “Strobe Lights,” the album blends dance infused electronic beats mixed with captivating vocal melodies and guitars that feature both powerful and delicate moments to create its unique rock sound.

Lead singer Mat Devine has also found a huge following with his personal advice blog for fans on Fuse.tv called “The Raccoon Society.” The blog features a number of celebrity guest bloggers and can be read at: http://fuseblog.typepad.com/kill_hannah.

KILL HANNAH press contacts:
Shazila Mohammed, MSO
818.380.0400 x238, shazila@msopr.com
Danny DaSilva, Original Signal Recordings
212.941.4315, danny@osrmusic.com

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Synopsis (via TV.com):

"Sam and Dean are tricked into attending a Supernatural convention by their super-fan Becky. The demon-fighting duo are in for a shock when many of the fans are dressed up like them."

"Ghostbusters" airs tonight (Nov. 12) @ 9/8c on the CW network!

Can't wait! I love this show sm! Although, for me, the whole fan thing is becoming tired. I wonder if the people over at Supernatural know there are actual sane fans out there that don't give a crap about Wincest or who Jensen and Jared date, etc, etc. I question this because all they seem to do is dump us all in the batshit category. I know it's for TV (sure, the crazies bring the entertainment and laughs), but still.... it's starting to get a little annoying.

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It's a boy for Ashley Jensen and her husband, actor Terence Beesley!

The Accidentally on Purpose actress welcomed son Francis Jonathan Beesley – he's already going by the nickname of "Frankie Jack" – on Oct. 20, her rep confirms to PEOPLE, adding that mother and child are home and doing well.

The couple, who eloped in January 2007 after seven years together, announced the pregnancy in July.

Jensen will be returning to work soon on Accidentally on Purpose, which airs Monday evenings at 8:30 p.m. on CBS.

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I like the name. And Monday's episode of AoP was hilarious.

Carrie Prejean threatened to walk off Larry King Live Tuesday night, in the middle of her interview with Larry King. Prejean's threats came after King asked the former beauty queen about the reasons behind her recent settlement with the Miss California USA pageant. King asked Prejean why she agreed to strike a deal with the Pageant and drop her claims of libel, slander and religious discrimination. "Why settle since you had a fight to carry on?" King pressed. Prejean demurred. King asked again: "You can't even say why you settled?"

( JESUS WOULDN'T ENJOY YOU, LARRY )


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