A Conversation with Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon co-wrote and produced CABIN IN THE WOODS. Whedon is currently in post-production on THE AVENGERS, Marvel’s signature superhero ensemble, which he wrote and directed. He is one of Hollywood's top creators, scripting several hit films and creating one of television's most critically-acclaimed shows, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which won several awards including Emmys, Saturns, SFXs and a Hugo in its seventh and final season. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay with Disney's box-office smash TOY STORY. His other feature film writing credits include TITAN A.E., BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, SPEED, AND ALIEN RESURRECTION. In fall 2005, Whedon made his feature directorial debut with SERENITY, based on his popular television series “Firefly.” Whedon’s popular musical internet series entitled "Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog" starring Neil Patrick Harris won numerous awards including an Emmy for “Outstanding Special Class Short-Format – Live Action Entertainment Program.” He recently completed principal photography on the modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Much Ado about Nothing" through his Bellwether banner, and is in production on a new independent film, IN YOUR EYES, a sci-fi romance that he wrote. In addition to his television, internet and feature writing, Whedon created “Fray” for Dark Horse comics, wrote “Astonishing X-Men,” “Runaways” for Marvel and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” seasons 8 and 9 for Dark Horse Comics.