Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

Born: June 23, 1964
in New York City, New York, USA
Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon (born June 23, 1964) is an American screenwriter, executive producer, director, occasional composer and actor, and founder of Mutant Enemy Productions. He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), Angel (1999–2004), Firefly (2002) and Dollhouse (2009–2010), as well as the short film Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008). He is also notable for his work in film, comic books, and online media. Many of Whedon's projects, as well as Whedon himself, enjoy a cult status.

Movies for Joss Whedon...

Title: Marvel Studios Assembled
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 12, 2021
Type: TV
Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.
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A Place Among the Dead
Title: A Place Among the Dead
Character: JW
Released: November 9, 2020
Type: Movie
An exploration of our cultural obsession with vampires and what they reveal about the human psyche.
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Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Title: Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Character: Self
Released: December 10, 2015
Type: Movie
Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.
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Title: Con Man
Character: Snow Guy
Released: September 30, 2015
Type: TV
Con Man centers on the post-show life of Wray Nerely the co-star of “Spectrum,” a sci-fi series, which was canceled before its time and went on to become a cult classic beloved by fans. Wray’s good friend, Jack Moore starred as the series Captain and has gone on to become a major celebrity, while Wray hasn’t found his desired level of stardom. Wray is the begrudging guest of sci-fi conventions, comic book store appearances, and different pop culture events; however, everything is not as it seems from the outside. The series will explore these events and all the weird and crazy things that happen to them along the way.
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Title: Another Period
Character: Duane Reade
Released: June 23, 2015
Type: TV
Set at the turn of the century, “Another Period” follows the misadventures of the Bellacourts, Newport, RI’s first family, who have absolutely nothing to offer to the world, but who have so much money it doesn’t matter. The series focuses on sisters “Lillian” and “Beatrice”, who care only about how they look, what parties they attend and becoming famous, which is a lot harder in 1902.
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Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Title: Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2014
Type: Movie
In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
Title: Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
Character: Self
Released: October 17, 2014
Type: Movie
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.
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Title: Sock or Hat?
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2014
Type: TV
The crazy popular, wildly mundane game show where celebrities guess if it's a sock or a hat. Really, that's it.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Title: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Character: Man on escalator in museum (uncredited)
Released: March 20, 2014
Type: Movie
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
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Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Title: Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2014
Type: Movie
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special
Title: Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special
Character: Himself
Released: November 11, 2012
Type: Movie
Science Channel reunites Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and the entire renegade crew of the Serenity for the first time ever to provide the complete oral history on the franchise that continues to explode in popularity — despite meeting its end a decade ago. The 60-minute special includes secrets from the set, exclusive cast interviews, and footage from this year's colossal Comic-Con panel that dominated the pop culture conversation.
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The Avengers: A Visual Journey
Title: The Avengers: A Visual Journey
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2012
Type: Movie
Joss Whedon and others in interviews discussing the aims for this new franchise.
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Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
Title: Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2011
Type: Movie
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts is a feature-length documentary that takes an in depth look at the life, career and mind of the British comic book writer Warren Ellis. The film combines extensive interviews with Ellis with insights from his colleagues and friends, as well as ambient visual re-creations of his prose and comics work.
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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Title: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 2011
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.
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This American Life - Return to the Scene of the Crime
Title: This American Life - Return to the Scene of the Crime
Character: Joss Whedon
Released: April 23, 2009
Type: Movie
In this cinematic masterpiece of cinema Ira Glass sits behind some radio gear and speaks into a microphone, to tell the stories of criminals, and the crime scenes they returned to, after having committed crimes at those places. The all-star cast includes Dan Savage and Mike Birbiglia, and Starlee Kine. Plus pictures and a cartoon by Chris Ware, more pictures by this guy Arthur Jones, and a special musical performance by Joss Whedon, creator of Dr.Horrible's sing along Blog and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and not really a musician at all, but more of a hugely famous TV person. Together on stage for one night, these individuals have everything to lose, and even more to gain! So sit down, get up to get some juice, sit down again, and enjoy the film that was such a hit that it played in movie theaters for two days - This American Life: Return to the Scene of the Crime. Bonus features include: behind the scenes photos, audio commentary, and the popular pre-show puzzles.
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The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Title: The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Character: Himself
Released: December 19, 2007
Type: Movie
The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.
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Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Title: Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Character: Self
Released: May 28, 2007
Type: Movie
Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society
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Done the Impossible
Title: Done the Impossible
Character: Self
Released: July 28, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.
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Title: Veronica Mars
Character: Douglas
Released: September 22, 2004
Type: TV
In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.
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Title: TV Revolution
Released: May 23, 2004
Type: TV
By blending history with the portrayal of sex, violence, minorities, women and homosexuality on television, "TV Revolution" touches on some of the greatest and most controversial moments of the small screen.
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Title: Best Week Ever
Released: January 23, 2004
Type: TV
Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013. On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip. The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."
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Title: Firefly
Character: Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Released: September 20, 2002
Type: TV
In the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system, follow the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a "Firefly-class" spaceship. The ensemble cast portrays the nine characters who live on Serenity.
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Title: Angel
Character: Numfar
Released: October 5, 1999
Type: TV
The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. A spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Title: Rove
Character: Self
Released: September 22, 1999
Type: TV
Rove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television variety show which premiered on the Nine Network on 22 September 1999, before moving to Network Ten which aired the program from 2000 until November, 2009. The show was hosted by comedian Rove McManus, and featured an ensemble cast, who presented various segments throughout the course of the show. The show won the Logie Award for "Most Popular Light Entertainment Program" five times.
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Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Character: Newscaster (uncredited)
Released: March 10, 1997
Type: TV
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.
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Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Character: Self
Released: March 10, 1997
Type: TV
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.