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Firefly reborn?

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Buffy Creator Revitalizing Concepts

Girls, guns...and bikinis. Not a new concept, but one that's recently been in the thoughts of writer Joss Whedon -- the creator of television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- whose latest series, Dollhouse, wrapped up in January.

"Since we finished up Dollhouse, everyone has been wondering what my next project will be," said Whedon from his newly-built, plush home in Compton. "Well, everyone knows we'll be delving more into Dr. Horrible, and that got me to thinking about my other stories. Things like Buffy and Firefly. How can I go back into those worlds and explore them from a new angle?"

Many would say Buffy the Vampire Slayer was Whedon's most successful venture. That series lasted six seasons starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as its heroine. Firefly didn't fare as well and was cancelled after half a season starring Nathan Fillion as a smuggler starship captain. The more recent Dollhouse was surprisingly renewed for a second season despite poor ratings and starred Eliza Dushku.

Said Whedon, "You know, we've got Sarah and Eliza in these two great series, and Fillion in Firefly. Obviously, Buffy and Dollhouse lasted longer because females were the primary focal points, so how do I expand on that? Well, the very first thing is plot. There was a heck of a lot of plot and story in Firefly, so we've got to nix that kind-of thing in the bud right off.

"When the viewer reenters the Buffy and Firefly universes now, they're not going to have to think because there will be absolutely no plot. They instead will be catapulted into action with nothing but scantily-clad ladies wielding these mammoth machine guns and shooting things. Nothing but 60 minutes of that, minus the commercial times, of course."

While Gellar was unable to be reached for comment, Dushku appeared to be supportive of Whedon's fantasy. "Really?" said Dushku. "Sure. Why not."

Fillion, who now stars in ABC's series Castle, said he would be more than happy to guest star in Whedon's new series if a male lead was needed.

But not everyone is excited about Whedon's new vision. Feminist Majority Foundation President Eleanor Smeal said the idea smacks of male hypocrisy and degrades women.

"Is this some kind of joke?" said Smeal. "If it is, it's not funny. It's not funny at all."

Written by Derob Reloof.

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