Have you ever found yourself in the embarrassing predicament of being a fan of a public figure's work but feeling unclear on how to pronounce their name? This is frequently the case for Enver Gjokaj who is best known to fans for his leading roles on Marvel's Agent Carter and Joss Whedon's Dollhouse. Having had the privilege of interviewing him for MyMBUZZ at MCM London Comic Con this year, we've decided to throw some blooper footage together which includes the point where we asked him to say an outro to the camera in which he'd say his name. What better opportunity than to get a clear set of instructions from the man himself?

Check it out here:

Also be sure to check out the full one-on-one interview here where we talk about Marvel, independent films, and more!

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Four of the actors from Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, Fran Kranz, Dichen Lachman (who was also a producer of the film), Enver Gjokaj, and Miracle Laurie reunite for a Kickstarter-funded project, written and directed by Australian filmmaker Anton King. Lust for Love premiered on Saturday, February 1 in Hollywood with many of the contributing Kickstarters in attendance.

Lust for Love follows Astor (Fran Kranz) as he seeks to win the heart of Mila (Beau Garrett), a girl he has loved since childhood. He seeks the counsel of her estranged friend, Cali (Dichen Lachman), and she begins coaching him on how to become a confident ladies' man, desensitised and apathetic towards rejection. Astor is an excruciatingly awkward character and his fumbling attempts to apply Cali's various pieces of advice to pick up womyn had me repeatedly hiding my face in my hands and laughing uncomfortably. Kranz delivers a tremendous performance that resonates with people's experiences of struggling with confidence and navigating the ins and outs of dating/relationships.

Lust for Love's focus is not a simple repeat of the "guy gets the girl" trope. The leads of this film are interesting, dynamic, and realistically flawed individuals. Cali is a cool modern woman with nothing to prove. She has a healthy appreciation for sex, but at no point is served up as a sexual object. She's not seeking romance or an archaic fairytale ending. Lachman's delivery is natural, understated, and it was highly refreshing to hear her perform in her native Australian accent. Then there's Mila, a woman who is just as lost as Astor and Cali when it comes to knowing what is truly best for themselves in the worlds of dating and romance. This journey of self-discovery and self-understanding is central to the film.

Despite the budget being small, this is truly a film worth watching. Enver Gjokaj plays arguably the funniest character of the film, Jake. If you didn't already know that Gjokaj has a knack for comedy, his performance will leave you wanting more of his comedic gold in future works. Additionally, Miracle Laurie brings warmth and brightens each scene in which she is present and the film's soundtrack seamlessly weaves the story together. Anton King has delivered a fresh take on the human experience. Indeed, Lust for Love breathes life into the increasingly tired and stale romantic comedy genre.

Lust for Love's general release will be on 7 Feb 2014.

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STARZ ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECTS FROM "SPARTACUS" PRODUCERS

STEVEN S. DEKNIGHT'S "INCURSION"

AND "VLAD DRACULA" FROM

J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, ROY LEE AND ROB TAPERT

IN DEVELOPMENT AT THE NETWORK

Intergalactic Sci-Fi Series is First from Overall Network Deal with DeKnight

Straczynski and Lee Team Up with Tapert for a New Twist on the 15th Century
Vlad Dracula Tale

Beverly Hills, Calif., July 11, 2012 - Starz announced today two new original series projects in development. 

As part of STARZ overall deal with “Spartacus” creator Steven S. DeKnight, STARZ is developing “Incursion,” an epic science fiction action-thriller that follows a squad of soldiers caught in a war against a hostile alien race.  Each season the battle will be fought on a new, exotic planet as humanity punches deeper into enemy territory. Grittily realistic combat, darkly complex characters and intrigue on a cosmic scale will permeate the tale of fighting men and women facing the pressures of war and an enemy unlike any ever seen.   In addition to his international acclaim on “Spartacus,” Steven has worked on such well-regarded series as “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Smallville,” and “Dollhouse.”

J. Michael Straczynski is the wildly successful writer and producer whose credits include such fan classics as Thor,Underworld: Awakening, “Babylon 5,” and The Changeling. He has teamed with horror master Roy Lee, whose credits include such hits as The Ring, The Strangers, and The Woman in Black in developing "Vlad Dracula" with veteran producer Rob Tapert, whose credits include the international STARZ hit series, “Spartacus,” iconic “Xena: Warrior Princess,” Evil Dead andThe Grudge.  The project is a unique spin of the classic tale, blending the historical facts of the 15th century Prince of Wallachia, with the fictional Dracula whose story is known around the world and continues to fascinate audiences.  “Vlad Dracula” traces his evolution from a revered ruler to the world's most feared vampire, and his slow downfall as he struggles desperately to hang on to his humanity, his wife and his kingdom.

Managing Director of Starz, Carmi Zlotnik said “Steven S. DeKnight, J. Michael Straczynski, Roy Lee and Rob Tapert are legendary talents, having created some of the most groundbreaking and iconic television series with incredibly passionate fan bases the world over.  We are thrilled to work with such sophisticated auteurs and producers as we grow the slate of unique STARZ Original series.”

About Starz Entertainment
Starz Entertainment, LLC is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service provider operating in the United States. The company offers 17 premium channels including the flagship STARZ^® and ENCORE^® brands with approximately 20.1 million and 33.6 million subscribers respectively.  Starz Entertainment airs in total more than 1,000 movies and original series every month across its pay TV channels. Starz Entertainment is recognized as a pay TV leader in providing HD, On Demand, HD On Demand and online advanced services for its STARZ, ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX brands.  Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LMCA).

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BUFFY, ANGEL, AND DOLLHOUSE COME TO THE DARK HORSE DIGITAL STORE!

JOSS WHEDON’S BEST-LOVED CHARACTERS ARRIVE ON YOUR iPAD, iPHONE, AND LAPTOP! 

November 16^th, MILWAUKIE, OR—The wait is finally over, as Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announce the arrival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dollhouse and Angel in the Dark Horse digital store! As rave reviews and support for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 and the all-new series Angel and Faith continue, casual and hardcore fans will now be able to experience previous Buffy, Angel, and Dollhouse comics on all-new platforms! Buffy, Angel and Dollhouse are licensed through an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products. 

Now, fans are encouraged to head over to Digital.DarkHorse.com to download issues of all three of these titles today, with multiple issues available for purchase! Fans can now download the first twenty issues of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 #1-20, as well as Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #1,2 &3.

“This marks another important turning point in Dark Horse’s digital initiative,” said Dark Horse president and founder, Mike Richardson. “Joss Whedon’s incredible characters have become some of our most popular, and now fans from all over the world can see them like they never have been seen before!”

“Our history with Dark Horse has been incredibly successful, giving fans of these characters all new ways to enjoy their stories,” said Jeffrey Godsick, president of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products. “This transition opens a whole new chapter in our relationship and will give readers an exciting opportunity to experience the comics on some of the hottest digital platforms."

Going forward, Dark Horse will release a mix of new and backlist titles weekly. Stay in the know on all of your favorite titles, and sign up for the Dark Horse Digital newsletter at https://Digital.DarkHorse.com today!

11/9/11

Buffy Season 8 #1-20

Buffy Season 9 #1 & 2

11/16/11

Buffy Season 8 #21-25

Buffy Season 9 #3

Angel #1-9

Angel & Faith #1 - 3

11/23/11

Dollhouse one shot and #1-5

Buffy Season 8 #26 - 30

11/30/11

Buffy Season 8 #31- 35

12/7/11

Buffy Season 8 #36-40

  

About Dark Horse Digital

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. Now, in 2011, the company that revolutionized the comic industry proudly presents its groundbreaking digital-publishing program, Dark Horse Digital.

Having launched with hundreds of titles, Dark Horse Digital offers its most popular titles at an unprecedented value, while providing the highest-quality reading experience possible. Single-issue comics are priced as low as just $0.99, and there is also an extensive list of free introductory #1 issues. Additionally, DH Digital’s “bundles” group together story arcs spanning multiple issues into affordable packages, allowing readers to get the three or four issues that comprise a complete narrative, starting at just $3.99 and up. And through cloud-based technology, Digital Store purchases can be read and enjoyed on your laptop, desktop, mobile browser, and Dark Horse Bookshelf app, available now on iTunes.

To get started, simply log on to Digital.DarkHorse.com or download the app to create an account, and begin building your collection today.

About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products

A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third-party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

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As a reminder: ALL REVIEWS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

Publication Date: November 09, 2011
Format: FC, 40 pages
Price: $3.50
UPC: 7 61568 18401 3 00511

Just when you thought Rossum couldn’t get anymore diabolical, it does. Echo may have found a way to block the imprints, but Rossum has found a way to weaponize it. As the Weilders close in, Echo, Trevor and Alpha must find away out, or the human race is doomed.

Ballard knowing the odds are thrown out the window if Echo is caught, prepares to toss his life away if it means saving her, as the Ivies come up with a better plan.

Griff, Mag, Zone and the rest of the group prepare a last stand.

Now that Echo has made an appearance everything is coming to a head. Alpha is forced to release his darkside to save the good, and the Ivies work desperately to complete their task before its too late. So much goodness in this latest installment! And with the mother of all discoveries it really cannot get any better.

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Publication Date: October 12, 2011

Format: FC, 40 pages

Price: $3.50

UPC: 7 61568 18401 3 00411

 

Trevor and Alpha are separated, and the Ivies worry when neither report in. The Butchers continue their rampage, and Ballard finds himself with new allies, if he can uncover a way to trust them. Echo is missing, and while they know where she is, there’s no guarantee they can get her back.

Zone, Mag and Griff suddenly have an army at their backs, but it may not be enough to take down the tower.

Trevor and Alpha are reunited, and although its not a happy reunion per say , they do make a great team. And low and behold we finally get to see Echo. It’s been a long 4 issues.

The action is lacking in this issue, as all forces get into place on their various assault fronts.  But where action is missing character development takes center stage especially where Alpha is concerned.

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Publication Date: September 14, 2011

Format: FC, 40 pages
Price: $3.50
UPC: 7 61568 18401 3 00311

Dollhouse was an amazing concept from the mind of the brillant Joss Whedon, where people were custom ordered. Their personalities wiped out, and replaced with the client's desire. In all honesty, I only saw the first season, but Epitaphs takes place after the second, and takes the concept a little further, where the technology has been spread like a virus throughout the popultaion making most of them dolls. A few of the lucky have escaped the fate, and to get people back in charge of themselves, the survivors need Echo's help.

But Echo is MIA. Alpha is one of the "good" guys on the hunt for Echo. But as he looks for her, he's having some internal struggles. Before Alpha's original personality was wiped he was a bit of a psychotic killer, and it looks like that part of him isn't completely gone.

The Ivies have their own weird little storyline. They're one personality split into multiple bodies. And if that wasn't odd enough, one of the bodies is attracted to the other, and one has slept with the original. Wrap your head around that tangle for a minute.

And Paul finds his way back into the mix, which may bring even more drama than he solves. It's a good show of characters, but still leaves the audience wanting Echo. Afterall, how much longer can she stay off canvas, and what the heck has she been up to?

A great read, but adds more mysteries, without really answering any questions.

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