26 December 2005

Watch DR Who Trailer Featuring Tony Head

Tony Head will appear in a forthcoming episode of Dr. Who and you can view the trailer at www.bbc.co.uk

Nathan Fillion's Christmas Message

The good Captain Tighpants himself has remembered the Browncoats this Christmas and posted a little message to us all on serenitymovie.com. Here's what he said:

"So, here we are. So much has happened recently and I feel this is the time to pause and reflect before the New Year starts slapping us around. We made the movie, it has come out on DVD just in time for that odd little Christian holiday where they celebrate not being fed to lions or something. It is number one on Amazon, and the old Firefly set is crawling back up the charts like a thirsty man in the desert towards a mirage. Does this make us better than anyone else? You bet it does. But it’s not the kind of better than that causes you to look down your nose at anyone. It’s more the kind that lets you pat someone patiently on the arm and say in a sanctimonious tone, "Mm hm, it’s alright. I’ll get you a copy of the movie and you can be cool, too. Just not quite as cool as me because I’ve been a Browncoat for sometime, now."

If you are like me, you watch the movie to assure yourself the future will be safe, you watch the extras to see old friends, and you listen to Joss’ commentary and shed a little tear over good times. Waht’s that? You don’t cry in the commentary? Well, just have an emotion chip installed, you robot, and refill your eye bags with saline.

Be well, Browncoats. Aim high, as we have all learned that nothing is impossible (except getting Jewel and Morena to stop fighting over who is prettier when we all know it’s me). Happy Holidays.

Nathan "Captain Tightpants" Fillion

Joss Whedon Posts on Whedonesque

In response to a recent article in Entertainment Weekly which stated that Joss had done with the Firefly universe, Joss posted on Whedonesque to clarify matters. Here's what he said:

All right, now I have to jump in and set the record straight. EW is a fine rag, but they do take things out of context. Obviously when I said I had ’closure’, what I meant was "I hate Serenity, I hated Firefly, I think my fans are stupid and Nathan Fillion smells like turnips." But EW’s always got to put some weird negative spin on it. But so we’re clear once and for all: If you read a quote saying "I’d love to do more in this ’verse with these actors in any medium" all I’m saying is that Nathan has a turnipy odor. It’s not his fault, he doesn’t eat a lot of them but everyone else in the cast noticed it and tht’s not really something I’m prepared to deal with any more. And Jewel said outright she wouldn’t do scenes with him except stuff like the SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER funeral scene which was outside in a high SPOILER wind. So if I do manage to find another incarnation for my beloved creation, it will have been totally against my will.

I hope that clears everything up. Oh, and when I say I want to do a Spike movie, it means I have a bunion on my toe.

- joss (by which I mean Tim)

(no, actually me.)

Joss Whedon Posts on the Release of Serenity DVD

Jos Whedon has posted on serenitymovie.com on the release of SErenity on Region 1 DVD. Here's what he said:

Post subject: It’s like Christmas in July... in December!

Yes, gentle viewers (and rough, burly viewers) (and viewers who are mostly gentle and kind and then one day WHAM! homicidal rage), it’s officially ’SERENITY comes out on DVD’ day. Last night as we slept, Santa rode around in his sleigh and delivered shiny, odd-looking DVD’s to all the good video stores (The naughty video stores got [insert movie you hate to complete witticism]). Everyone’s buying copies, the Whos down in Whoville are all joining hands and singing, the President has declared a National Holiday for himelf lasting four months (again) and all is right with the world except for war and famine and stuff like that. But let’s not dwell. What I’m excited about isn’t just that fans get their copies, or that the people who decided to wait till vid will pick it up. What I’m excited about is someone who has no idea what SERENITY is getting so bored they decide to give it a shot. When I worked in a video store centuries ago, my favorite moment ever was seeing a young girl watching the monitor where we’d thrown up "Holy Grail" and pulling at her mom’s sleeve laughing, saying "Look, mommy, they’re using coconuts!" Ahh, the classics.

All I can do is hope the stores display our little film proudly, and that we manage, in our own small way, to sell five hundred billion copies in the first twelve minutes. Reach for the stars, kids. Barring that, I hope that some day a small child will be tugging on a sleeve and saying "Look, Mommy, the intransigent moral rectitude of the antagonist’s world view renders him humble to the point of arrogance!" Kids are so cute.

Well, no news to give you; just wanted to take a moment to be with my peeps on this auspicious day. Have fun. You’ve earned it. Most of you. some of you are just cruising by on other people’s hard funwork. You think I don’t know!?! But let’s not dwell.

Smooches, -joss.

Watch an Unofficial Trailer for Date Movie

www.ifilm.com are showing a clip from Alyson Hannigan's new film Date Movie. You can watch it at www.ifilm.com.

Four Kings Will Premiere in January

Seth Green's new series, Four Kings will premiere on NBC on 5th January 2006.

Bones & Smallville UK Air dates

For those of you who want to catch up with the actors who played our two favourite vampires with souls you can catch David Boreanaz' new series Bones on Sky 1 from 12th January 2006 & James Marsters' in Smallville on Channel 4 and E4 from January 2006.

Watch The Trailer For Mammoth & Campaign For It To Be Shown In The UK

You can watch the trailer for Summer Glau's new film, Mammoth at www.plinyminor.com. Go to 'Current Projects' then 'Mammoth'. The webmaster for Summer's Official Website, www.summerglau.co.uk has been in touch with the producers of the film who say they have no plans to show the movie at cinemas in the UK. However they would be interested in showing it on a chanel such as Sci-Fi. If you live in the UK and are a fan of Summer (or if you live elsewhere but would like Summer's UK fans to see this movie) you should contact the Sci-Fi channel and tell them how much you would like to see this film via their feedback page at http://www.uk.scifi.com/feedback.asp

Morena Baccarin In The OC (24 December 2005)

At the recent Big Damn Flanvention in LA, Morena Baccaring confirmed that she would be appearing in a few forthcoming episodes of the O.C.

Revolver Renamed Return

Sarah Michelle Gellar's new film, has been renamed The Return. Originally called Revolver the name change came when Guy Ritchie released a film of the same name. The film is due for release in September 2006.

Watch The Trailer for Imagine Me & You

Tony Head features in a new film Imagine Me & You which opens 27th January 2006. You can watch the trailer at www.apple.com

13 December 2005

New Film for David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz will appear in Alan Cummings forthcoming film, 'Suffering Man's Charity'. Alan Cumming will star in and direct the fearure which is due for release in 2007. David plays a struggling writer who is accidentally killed by Alan's character. Discovering David's unfinished novel, Alan completes it and takes credit for it, causing David to come back to haunt him.

9 December 2005

J August Richards Cast in New NBC Drama

J August Richards has been cast as an attorney in a new procedural drama for NBC, Conviction. The series will focus around the lives of young assistant district attorneys.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Will Star in the Grudge 2

It has been confirmed that Sarah Michelle Gellar will reprise her role as Karen Davis in the sequel to The Grudge. The film will be directed by Takeshi Shimizu who directed the original Ju-On as well as The Grude and filming will start in January.

Tony Head Nominated for Theatre-Goers Award

Tony Head has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the Theatre-Goers Choice Awards for 2006. Tony is currently starring alongside Richard E Grant in Otherwise Engaged. The production has also been nominated in the Best Revival Catagory. You can vote for Tony at www.whatsonstage.com

James Marsters Live DVD Available for Pre-Order

A DVD of James recent Words & Music performance in London, UK, is now available for pre-order via the James Marsters Live website. The DVD will be officially released on 17 January 2006

Eric Blafour in New Film

Eric Balfour - who played Xander's friend Jesse in the first 2 episodes of Buffy, can be seen in new movie, Lie With Me. Not only can he be seen, he can be seen butt-naked!

8 December 2005

Southland Tales Will Be Shown At Cannes

Sarah Michelle Gellar's new movie, Southland Tales (also starring Bai Ling) will be shown at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival

Shadow Puppets Will Go Straight To DVD

Bad news for James Marsters' fans wanting to see him on the big screen, it has been confirmed that his new movie 'Shadow Puppets' will go straight to DVD

November 2005

26 November 2005

Alyson Hannigan and Charisma Carpenter Talk About Working Together Again on Veronica Mars

Alyson & Charisma's characters on Veronica Mars in the latest episode. They both talked to E! Online and you can watch some of the video here.

Watch The Trailer for Voodoo Moon

Watch the trailer for Charisma Carpenter's new film 'Voodoo Moon'.

New Movie for Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion has been cast in a new romantic movie, 'Waitress'. The story centres around a pregnant waitress who develops an unlikely relationship.

20 November 2005

New TV Movie for CHarisma Carpenter

Charisma is currently filming a new TV Movie, White Silhouette, which will be aired in 2006.

Send a Winter Holiday Greeting to Andy Hallet

The Nude Chocolate Lorne Society have arranged for a Christmas (or Winter holiday for the politically correct) e-card to be sent to Andy Hallett. You can leave your message to Andy at http://veggieb2003.tripod.com/id35.html.

Greg Edmundson Thanks Fans For Their Support

Greg Edmundson, composer of the music to the series, Firefly, has posted his thanks to the fans for the support that has pursudaed Fox to finally release the Firefly Soundtrack. Here's what he said:

Dear "Firefly" fans,

I just wanted to take the time to say "thank you" once again for your kindness and for your support. I am still amazed that you remember the show after all this time. I can certainly learn a lesson in endurance from all of you.

For all of your very kind emails and all that you have done to get the soundtrack out -I thank you. miracles do happen, I think!!

Your friend

Greg Edmonson

composer for "Firefly"

15 November 2005

New Movie for James Marsters

Although James has turned down the opportunity to star in The Dresden Files, he will be appearing in Shadow Puppets due for release in 2006. The film centres around four people who find themselves in a lunatic asylum after experiments to erase their bad memories have gone horrendously wrong and instead unleashed a monstrous entity into the asylum.

Dowload David Boreanaz' Punk'd Appearance

Download David Boreanaz' recent appearance on Punk'd. Click the link then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on 'free'. http://rapidshare.de/files/7623004/david-boreanaz-punk-d-show-november-2005.wmv.html

New Sarah Michelle Gellar movie for 2007

Not one to take a break from work Sarah has signed up for another film to be released in 2007. 'The Air I Breathe' is based on an old Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: Happiness, Pleasure, Sorrow and Love. The proverb speaks of these emotions, not as isolated fragments of feelings, but as elements that make up the whole of the human existence. Each of the four protagonists in this script is based on one of the four emotions; and like the proverb their paths are inextricably linked to each other...

Watch an Episode of Kitchen Confidential for Free

Fox may not be ordering any more episodes of Nicholas Brendon's new comedy, Kitchen Confidential, but they are still promoting it. You can watch an episode for free on their website at http://www.myspace.com/kitchenconfidential.

Kitchen Confidential Cancelled

Bad news for Nicholas Brendon fans, Fox have finally confirmed that they will not be ordering any more episodes of Kitchen Confidential - must be worth watching then.

How I Met Your Mother up fo People's Choice Award

Alyson Hannigan's new show, How I Met Your Mother, has been nominated in the 32nd People's Choice Awards in the Best New TV Comedy category. The show is up against 'Everybody Hates Chris' and 'My Name is Earl'.

11 November 2005

Joss Posts on Whedonesque

Joss has posted on Whedonesque to share his thoughts on just about anything and give us some rumours and allegations. Here's what he said:

It’s true! I want to post, but I suspect my post will appear as the actual link to my post. And this after having my own password e-mailed to me 17 times. But just so you know, I happen to be a swell cook. And when the internet has a ’smell’ function, you’ll be able to tell that I... oh God. That’s a horrible thought. ’Smell’ function? From every computer? I think I just destroyed society as a concept. Anythough, I’m counting on some administrative muckity to turn whatever this comes out as into a real post. From me to you, sweet thang. (That only applies to those of you that are sweet and thangy.) (But the others can read it too.)

So what’s up? Not sleep, sleep’s not up... But I’ve been wanting to check in and let you know what’s going on with me, Joss Whedon. In fact, there’s even a tiny scoop or two in here!

Well, first of all, what a blast I’ve had with the release of Serenity! $267 million at the box office — in Des Moines alone! Ten sequels lined up, March declared "National Serenity Awesomeness Month", Nathan made President for Life of Canada AND Greece (his will be a bloody and righteous rule), and Summer’s feet to be exhibited at the Tate, when she has time to stand around at the Tate. (She should bring a book.)

So, okay, maybe SOME of my expectations were a hair unrealistic, but I’m so proud of the movie and all my peeps, and we’ll drag it into the black (or take it out to the black) soon enough. That’s DESPITE the Scrooge-like apathy of people like Mike Alward — only one theater? Spread the wealth, pal! On the closest I ever get to a serious note, somebody should link his name to the Serenity site, ’cause they’ve been up in trying to find ways to bring people in and I think Mike really went to the mattresses there — to be rewarded with a fair amount of snark here.

I know there’s been some debate about the DVD art. Just remember it’s what’s INside that counts, as I used to remind girls in high school constantly. CONSTANTLY - until I realized that I was empty inside. Empty and homely. Man, that’s a rough combo. Where was I? O yea, the DVD. I will admit there were a few better quotes they could have used to sell the film, among them:

"A brilliant film with heart, humor, and outstanding action. It should sweep the Oscars." — Ron Notmadeupperson

"I’ve never seen a better film. In fact, I’ve never seen any film." — President Abraham Lincoln

"I want to take this film and cover it in oil and rub it all over my body" — Name Withheld (but it was Tim)

"This film has... events..." — David Denby

"And this isn’t my nose, it’s a false one!" - A Witch

And now on to the rumors and allegations section. Many of you want to know what the future holds. Anxiety, hurricanes, and Male Pattern Baldness. But maybe also some art-stuff, which is really what you guys are into. No, I don’t know anything about sequels, or spinoffs, or Nathan’s President for Life gig. I’ll keep my ear to the ground of course, but for now I’m just going to rest on my laurels (I have two). Oh! Oh! But I will tell you that Brett and I are talking about another three part comic, and it’s gonna be a hoot. Takes place during the show, and has some sweet character deaths — I mean moments! ("And what brings you to our ship, FutureTara..?") Sorry. Horrible taste. (Empty inside!) But wait’ll you see the cover...

Speaking of Darkhorse Comics, they are starting a new Buffy comic, and as I understand it, it will take place after the end of Buffy and Angel and be canon in the Buffy world. And I understand it that way ’cause I’M WRITING IT. I’m kicking off the book with a four issue arc that finds Buffy — you guessed it — living in Italy with The Immortal. (Scott — don’t be mad I spoiled the announcement — saying it means I have to finish it.) Then I’ll be overseeing the book more closely, to make sure it remains true. Gonna be interesting. And it just might tie in to...

The infamous Spike movie. Still haven’t finalized anything, but I feel that very soon I’ll be able to go to James and say something a lot more interesting than "Wouldn’t it be cool if..." ’Course, I just hope he’s free some time this decade. See how my peeps is all actifying! Tomorrow night is AMIAS, (that’s alias with Acker in it.) Happy. And totally jealous.

See, the Buffyverse glows in my brain with a new, overreaching arc that will include the comics, Spike, and more. It’s taking shape and soon you will know its name. And you will tremble.

Then of course there’s a little thing called X-Men, who are apparantly supposed to become astonishing again real soon. I miss me my Cassiday. Can’t wait to see the fan response when I kill Wolverine and replace him with fan-fave Marrow.

Well, I certainly can’t say much more, except that Wonder Woman is finally kicking ass that is not my ass, as in, I’m loving this script. She’s saving the world in a tiara, people; this is why there’s a me!

Oh, and there’s nothing on TV tonight. TV has been cancelled. Talk amongst yourselves. La la la la la....

Thanks for keeping the faith, bringing the news (I really do learn stuff here) and carrying the banner (That’s for us Newsies fans.) (Yes, I just typed that.) It’s been a bewildering few months, but the important thing is, the work continues. There’s a lot I’m looking forward to. ’Cause remember:

There was a show. Not that many people saw it in broad terms, but it was beloved. Full of humor, love and pain. And though it was a hard-sell emsemble piece with no huge names it in, it got made into a (roughly) 40 million dollar pic — and with the cast intact. That doesn’t happen a lot, but it should, and it did with this film. That’s right. I just cannot wait to see RENT.

Stay crunchy, even in milk...

- joss.

Summer Glau not attending Two by Two

Unfortunately, Summer Glau will now not be able to attend Irish convention, Two by Two. Jonathan Woodward will be taking her place, Irish fans watch out for communion Jonny Wallet style.

Joss Whedon on Buffy Cast's New Shows

David Boreanaz gets Punk'd

David Boreanaz is the latest victim of MTV's Punk'd and will appear on the November 13th show.

1 November 2005

Amy Acker to Guest Star in 2 More Episodes of Alias

Amy is becoming quite the regular on Alias and will guest start in 2 more episode of Alias (6 & 7 of the fifth season) due to air in November.

Marti Noxon To Rewrite Sam Raimi Script

Marti Noxon is currently working on re-writing a script idea from Sam and Ivan Raimai. Marti told Sci-Fi Wire that the story, called The Curse, will be Evil Dead meets Buffy and will incudes, monsters, mental patients and a witch.

Chiwetel Ejiofor Has 2 New Films Lined up

Keeping busy as ever, Chiwetel has two new films lined up. Chewitel will join Clive Owen and Julianne Moore in Children of Men, and has also been cast in an independent film, Tonight at Noon (an updated version of Hamlet) alongside Ethan Hawke.

Alexis Denisof on Justice League Unlimited

Alexis has joined several of his fellow Jossverse actors in voicing a character for Justice League: Unlimited. Alexis will play the Mirror Master in forthcoming episode 'Flash and Substance' which is due to air in November.

October 2005

Alyson Hannigan to star in Romantic Comedy Spoof

Alyson has just finished filming Date Movie, a new Romanic Comedy Spoof, which paradies movies such as When Harry Met Sally and Bridget Jones. The film is due for a 2006 release.

Watch the Trailer for Slither

Nathan Fillion's new film Slither will premiere 31 March 2006 and you can watch the trailer at www.apple.com/trailers/universal/slither

Win A Telephone Conversation with Amber Benson

www.aintitcoolnews.com, www.shocklines.com, www.cemeterydance.com and www.stephenkingnews.com have got together to bring you the Ghosts of The Albion Suggest a Ghost contest. You can enter through either or all of these sites and prizes up for grabs include signed copies of the new novel by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden, Accursed, t-shirts and a ten minute phone conversation with Amber Benson. All you have to do is suggest a figure from British history who could appear as a ghost in a future Ghosts of The Albion story. Here's the full sitch:

One winner will be chosen from each of those sites, and TWO winners will be chosen from entries made through www.ghostsofalbion.net. Each of those SIX winners will receive a free, personalized, autographed copy of the book. From those six, an overall winner will be chosen to also receive a free GHOSTS OF ALBION t-shirt, and a phone call from Amber Benson.

So what do you have to do? It’s simple, really. Suggest a figure from British history to be a ghost in a future Ghosts of Albion story. Your choice may be anyone who was British by birth or citizenship, who was famous or infamous enough for there to be at least some historical background available, and who died PRIOR to 1840. Please note the name of the deceased, the years of their birth and death, and, very briefly, your reasoning why you think that person would make an excellent choice for inclusion in GHOSTS OF ALBION. Also include your name.

Please note, only one ghost suggestion per person, PER SITE. That means you can enter once at each of the contest partner sites as well (with DIFFERENT SUGGESTIONS, of course). No one will win more than once. If the same person were to win at two different sites, the best of the two suggestions would count and the other would be disqualified. But entering different suggestions at the different sites gives you additional chances to win.

Amber and Chris will choose the suggestions they like best from each contest partner, and TWO from www.ghostsofalbion.net Of the final six, they will choose their absolute favorite to be the overall winner.

The contest begins on Thursday, October 20th, and entries will be accepted through Halloween-Monday, October 31st.

Meanwhile, don’t forget that GHOSTS OF ALBION: ACCURSED goes on sale Wednesday, October 25th. Pick it up for Halloween! And don’t forget that the prologue and first eight chapters are being serialized right now at www.ghostsofalbion.net Drop by for a taste.

20 October 2005

How I Met Your Mother Renewed

Alyson Hannigan's new series, How I Met Your Mother, has been renewed for another full season by CBS.

Bones Renewed

David Boreneaz' new series Bones has been renewed for another full season by Fox.

Save Kitchen Confidential

Fans of Nicholas Brendon's new show Kitchen Confidential are worried that the show may be cancelled although the newtwork has assured us that the show is on a break - not over. A petition to Fox has been started and you can sign it at www.petitiononline.com/04111987/petition.html.

16 October 2005

New Indy Film For Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku has been cast in a new independant film, Nobel Son alongside Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman and Danny DeVito

Joss Whedon Posts on Serenity Future

In the aftermath of the Serenity Release Joss posts his thoughts on the Serenity: The Official Movie Website. Here's what he said:

Post subject: Joss made a post from typings!