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News Archives
All the old news!
Here's where all the old news is stored, you can still view many of the articles.
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News in General |
Retirements & Rookies
WB boss explains reason for Angel cancellation. Jordan Levin, the network chief who axed Angel, has been explaining the reason for his highly unpopular decision.
Dawn's Capital Idea
Travel plans for Michelle Trachtenberg? Good news for Dawn fans - Michelle Trachtenberg has revealed that she'd love to move to London.
Joss Whedon Talks X-Men & Firefly Movie
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't seen at least one of Joss Whedon's creations. He is, after all, the guy who has had three television series on the air in the past seven years, has written and rewritten countless movies, and who was even nominated for an Academy Award for the first Toy Story. And now, as Angel comes to a close, Joss has managed to find time to write an entire year of Marvel's new Astonishing X-Men comic. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 26 May 2004 :: |
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New UK Episode |
New UK Episode - The Girl in Question
The third to last EVER episode of Angel airs tonight in the UK on Sky One at 9pm, don't forget, The Girl in Question is the episode. Then run on over to the boards for the after episode banter. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 25 May 2004 :: |
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Tuesday's News and Tid-Bits |
The Buffy Papers
What does it mean to be masculine in contemporary culture? What's driving got to do with it? And why doesn't Buffy drive?
Scholars plan to espouse merits of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
Why would Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a television show created by a self-avowed ''angry atheist,'' attract legions of Christian fans? Or, on a broader scale, why would such a show attract the attention of serious scholars from several rigorous academic disciplines?
The Write Stuff
We find out what they're all working on next season. Old Buffy and Angel writers never die - being amongst the most sought-after on television, they just move on to other shows. We thought we would find out what they are up to. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 25 May 2004 :: |
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Monday's news |
Touched by Angel
A fond farewell to the small but superb show that proved vampires are people, too.
Next Step for Buffyverse Writers
Details on where the major players from Angel & Buffy are heading next. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 24 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News |
Angel Signs off.. or Does He?
Article contains spoilers from the start of the finale. So ... check the link for all the details.
The Goss from Joss
Joss thanks fans and hints at Buffyverse future. As Angel drew to a close on The WB, Joss Whedon paid a visit to fan forum The Bronze Beta to thank his supporters.
Back in the Saddle
Joss Whedon is in talks to bring back the BUFFY TVS comic books with Dark Horse and continue both the BUFFY and ANGEL universes there. Whedon told Zap2It that he's also had some discussions about a tv movie or spinoff, but he said he'd only do it if he had a good idea and he could get enough of the original cast and crew back to make it worthwhile. "I'd rather stop now than do anything by halves," he said. Whedon added, however, "I just don't believe that the Buffyverse is dead." Whedon also said that he has a deal with 20th Fox to develop more TV in the future and, he dropped by the Bronze Beta to say that he might have something in the works with HBO. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 22 May 2004 :: |
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Angel Screen Captures |
Not Fade Away Screen Captures
Screen captures from the last EVER episode of Angel are up on the link above. All very high quality, large screen captures, over 800 of them. Enjoy. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 21 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News |
Feisty Fans' Fight to Save Angel Most Likely Futile
When "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" spin-off "Angel" got staked by the WB Network Wednesday, it was the end of an era for television. But creator Joss Whedon's series won't be dusted without a fight. Fans have launched a "Save Angel" Web site, signed petitions and bombarded the WB and its advertisers with postcards, phone calls and e-mails. They're even begging other networks to adopt the show.
Angel is off the air, but Joss Whedon's Buffyverse may live on
After fighting the forces of evil for eight seasons - three on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and five on his own series, Angel - the heroic vampire Angel has left the airwaves. And this fall, for the first time since 1997, there will not be a show set in series creator Joss Whedon's "Buffyverse." Many fans of the two shows are left wondering, where do we go from here?
Angel's Gone, But Not Whedon
The final episode of The WB's Angel has aired, but series co-creator Joss Whedon told Zap1it that the show's finale doesn't mark the end of the "Buffyverse," referring to the universe created in Angel's predecessor series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Whedon told the site that he's talking with Dark Horse Comics about reviving the Buffy comic-book series and making that a place where the two shows' mythology lives on.
West Wing Dips, Angel Soars
Did Donna? We won't know till next season, but we know this now: Angel's series finale Wednesday was more affecting than The West Wing's season finale.
Not Fade Away
Joss Whedon's thoughts on the end of Angel. Angel ended its acclaimed five year run in America last night with the episode Not Fade Away. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 21 May 2004 :: |
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Interview |
David Boreanaz Says Goodbye
Needless to say, the WB is about to air the final episode of Angel , “Not Fade Away.” In conjunction with the end of the series, David Boreanaz took the time for an exclusive chat to sum up his feelings regarding the show, portraying Angel and the new direction his life is taking him. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 20 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News (Mucho Sadness - Again) |
All articles will have some amount of spoilers of last night's Not Fade Away, aired in the States.
Angel Fights to the Bleak, Bitter End
Joss Whedon's last show bows Moving end to an era of smart TV.
Whedon's War
Joss Whedon, the creator of the late lamented Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its freshly staked spinoff Angel has built his career on metaphors. Using genre conventions like vampires and demons, he concocted a Buffyverse where high school really was hell.
Whedon's Angel Goes Down Fighting
Here's a one-line summary for Season 6 of "Angel," courtesy of series co-creator Joss Whedon: "If you buck the system and do your best to make it collapse, what if it does?"
Redeeming 'Angel': Vampire with a soul takes last bite at evildoers
As corporate corruption keeps hitting the headlines, a little cult show on The WB has been using the boardroom to explore the darker side of human nature.
Angel Bows Out After Five Years
Friends and Buffy have already bitten the dust. Now Buffy spin-off Angel is finishing after a five-year run.
Commentry: Angel Fans Time to Let Go
There are some things I wouldn't wish on anybody. And being an undead guy approaching 300, doomed to spend eternity ruing past evils, nearly getting vanquished daily, never getting to enjoy certain pleasures, and being prone to sprouting fangs is one of them.
Angel is Dead, But Whedon is Still Alive
Although his "Angel" series has now officially been staked, don't expect writer/director/producer Joss Whedon's imagination and passion for breathing life into exciting characters to turn to dust.
Angel Comes to an End
Five years of ANGEL and seven years of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Tonight, the Whedonverse as we know it wraps up a long run on television, perhaps never to return.
Adios Angel: Our Favourite Episodes
As Angel prepares to brood off into the sunset, we recall some of our favorite moments. And yes, we finally gave in and used that "fangs for the memories" joke. Sorry. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 20 May 2004 :: |
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Final Finale |
The Final Episode
The final episode is here, well in the States anyway. Friendly episode reminder saying that it's on tonight, at 9pm on The WB, Not Fade Away is the title and let's hope Angel doesn't fade away. Get your hankies out. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 19 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News (Mucho Sadness) |
Slayed: Series Creator Bemoans Death of Angel
Fans of WB's Angel, be warned. When the Buffy the Vampire spinoff concludes its five-year run tonight at 9 on WLVI (Ch. 56), it will not have a warm, fuzzy, I-decided-not-to-move-to-Paris kind of Friends ending. (Spoilers in article.)
TV Best Bets
Angel (9 p.m., WDWB-TV, Channel 20, WB). Series finale. Angel (David Boreanaz) and the crew take on those dirtbags of evil from the Circle of the Black Thorn. But first, the Big A tells everyone to enjoy the day as if it were their last. Hey, moody dude, it is. After five seasons, your "Buffy" spin-off license has been terminated. Que sera sera.
Angel Calls it a Night
No matter how Angel ends its five-year run Wednesday night, fans of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff aren't going to be happy. (Article contains spoilers.)
Angel Series Finale Review
After five precarious seasons, Angel goes out like the ornery rock star showcase it might have been. Never assured of continued life from one year to the next, the series spun off from the beloved Buffy, and lingered on the WB even after the mama-show took off to (briefly) grateful UPN. (Spoilers)
The End of Angel
Angel creator Joss Whedon -- whose efforts to remake the show this year boosted ratings and garnered continued critical acclaim, only to see it canceled by the WB network regardless -- says the theme of the closing installment is "keep on fighting." (The WB is a division of Time Warner, which also owns CNN.) |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 19 May 2004 :: |
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Saving Angel News |
Angel Fans on the Capitol
I've got a special message from a group of Angel fans who need your help!
We are about saving the television show "Angel." We believe that the end of its fifth season is too close for the writers to give it a dignified conclusion. We are two kinds of "Angel" fans - the DC area fans are willing to form a peaceful protest across the street from the Capitol building to gain publicity for fans worldwide, and the rest of the group are the fans that are being represented and want to show their support and share creative ideas for the protest.
THIS MEANS THAT ALL "ANGEL" FANS NEED TO JOIN IMMEDIATELY!!! We have decided the starting date of the rally will be Sunday, May 30th, 2004 and it will run from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
RSVP to IrishCKLove@aol.com ASAP! We are trying to raise $300. All $300 is going to be used for the flyers, posters, and the postcard. We are going to be making, and putting flyers up all over VA, DC, and Maryland. We also are going to have a postcard stand where people can write postcards to the different postcard targets. Thank you for any donations. If you are coming to the rally, or have any comments, email me at savetheangel2000@yahoo.com.
Or contact Kaden at kadens_rage@yahoo.com |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 18 May 2004 :: |
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New UK Episode |
New UK Episode - Time Bomb
Time Bomb airs tonight on Sky One at 9pm, don't forget. Also tonight is the Season 4 premiere of Angel over on Five at 23:55 for all those unlucky people without digital/cable TV. Don't forget to pop over to the boards for the post-episode woohaa. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 18 May 2004 :: |
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UK Angel News |
Angel on Five
I've just got an email back from the good people over at Five, they will be airing Seasons 4 & 5 of Angel. But sadly still in the twilight slot of 23:55 on Tuesday nights. Season 4 begins with Deep Down tonight at 23:55. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 18 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News (And a Little Buffy) |
Angel's Slay Ride Ends
For Joss Whedon, it was like a stake through the heart. Despite surging DVD sales and a creative revamp that bolstered ratings and won critical praise, The WB Network axed his vampire saga Angel earlier this spring. (Contains spoilers for final episode.)
TV Gal Files Away Her Feelings for Angel
It's a tough week here at Team TV Gal as the Buffyverse comes to a (let's hope temporary) close. "Angel" says goodbye in an episode entitled "Not Fade Away" this Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on the WB.
Choirs of Angel fans flock to Rosemont for farewell
For Gina Larimore, "Angel" was more than just a television show. It was a bonding experience. "I'd watch the show every week with my daughters," Larimore of Palos Park said Sunday. "He touched our lives. I am just heartbroken that he is going away."
One last stake in heart as Angel bites it
AS critics gathered for the conference call with "Angel" creator Joss Whedon to discuss putting the final stake into the vampire series, instead of a publicist making an introduction there was just one lone voice on the line..
Angel Series Finale Review
With Angel ending, the acclaimed creator who once had three series on the air simultaneously now has none. Spoilers in the review.
Behind the Buffy
While the game may have been out for a few months Eurocom decided to publish a behind the scenes look at the making of the game. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 18 May 2004 :: |
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Monday's news |
Alyson's Showstopper
Alyson Hannigan's show brings the house down. She may be used to buildings collapsing around her - after all, Sunnydale was swallowed up by the Hellmouth last year - but Alyson Hannigan didn't expect her theatre to fall apart on Saturday.
The Buffyverse Online: Let It, Too, Not Fade Away
When historians look back to write the story of the late 1990s Internet boom, they would be wise to remember a little TV show that would come to exemplify the dot com era nearly as much as AOL itself: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 17 May 2004 :: |
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Sunday's News |
Father of All Vampires Mourns Show
Joss Whedon took the cancellation of Angel very hard. As always, he's willing to ease his pain by sharing it. Who is going to make us take our bitter, healing medicine now that the Buffyverse is closed for business? For eight years and a total of 12 television seasons, Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and the spinoff series Angel, has given the audience, as he once declared, not what we want but what we need. (Spoilers for final episode.)
Ulster Date for Stars of Buffy Spin-Off
Stars from two of TV's most bloodcurdling series are coming to Belfast for the first time next month. Two members from the cast of Angel, a spin off to the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, will make their debut visit to the province for the third annual convention for fans of the shows entitled 'Apocalypse'; which is taking place on June 26 in the Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 16 May 2004 :: |
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Angel Tidbits |
Angel Goes Out on Top
Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" are both great shows, but it's a heckuva lot easier to explain "Buffy's" greatness. High school hell. Girl power. Sarah Michelle Gellar's Season 3 hair. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 15 May 2004 :: |
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Saturday Morning News |
Angel creator Joss Whedon's last message to fans is 'keep on fighting'
Just because the wry vampire drama Angel is over doesn't mean it's the end of the world ... even if the final episode does include an apocalypse.
Angel Promises to Not Fade Away
Scrunched into a director's chair on a soundstage at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Alexis Denisof of The WB's "Angel" munches on fruit and ponders his future. It's nearly his last scene on his last day of shooting, on the last episode of the supernatural drama's last season, which ends with "Not Fade Away," airing Wednesday, May 19. (Spoilers on final episode in article.)
Official Angel Auction
The official auction of items from the sets of Angel has started.
Indiagames to Bring Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Your Mobile
Indiagames Ltd., the leading Mobile entertainment developer, has entered into an agreement with FOX L&M's Wireless Entertainment Group to bring wireless content based on the global television phenomenon - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The wireless content includes mobile games, wallpapers, screensavers, ring tones, and alerts. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 15 May 2004 :: |
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New Screen Captures |
Power Play Screen Captures
Screen captures for Power Play are now up, you can visit the link above to find well over 500 high quality screen captures! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 14 May 2004 :: |
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Thursday's News |
Hah!
Just as I predicted in the Bite Back forum, Spike may get his own ANGEL spinoff tv movie and possibly series, according to Moviehole. "Marsters is pretty keen to keep on being Spike," said the scooper. "You can’t blame, it’s a cool character. They’re looking at shaping the telemovies around him, only because Boreanaz isn’t that interested, not because Spike’s the more appealing option. Best case scenario for everyone: telemovies go off, Spike gets a series. Whedon’s taking a break at the moment though, so don’t expect anything official for a couple of months.” Meanwhile, a scooper over at AICN says that the NBC proposal was completely false.
Shadows of Nixing
Simon over at SavingAngel pointed me to a post over on the WB's message boards. One post in particular came from 'LadarkAngel125' who said, "I just talked to Someone in John Wells office, I had to talk to them about something. And he told me [DARK SHADOWs] was not going to air. Simon commented, "[It] leaves fans to wonder just how senseless The WB was in canceling ANGEL before nailing down what execs imagined would be a suitable "replacement vampire show." You can read more of SA's follow-up here.
Good Cause
Using the money from fans raised to help save ANGEL, SavingAngel yesterday presented a $13,000 check to ANGEL creator Joss Whedon to give to the International Red Cross Foundation.
Win Buffy Season 6 on DVD
We're celebrating (and mourning) the end of ANGEL, and to do so, we're giving away copies of season six of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on DVD.
Windy City Welcomes Angel & Buffy Stars
Chicago is the place to be this weekend, for fans of the soon-to-be-dearly-departed WB hit ANGEL.
Boreanaz Not Sad About Angel Cancellation
David Boreanaz talked to TV Guide about the cancellation of ANGEL. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 13 May 2004 :: |
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New US Episode |
New US Episode - Power Play
The penultimate episode of Angel, EVER, will be airing tonight over in the States on The WB! Don't forget it, Power Play will air tonight. Penultimate episode! Sadly. Don't forget. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 12 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News |
Boreanaz Bids Angel Adieu
Angel may be a tortured 245-year-old vampire with a soul, but his portrayer, David Boreanaz, is about as angst-free as actors come. As series creator Joss Whedon once told TV Guide, "David takes things in stride, and those of us who don't know how to stride are confused." During a break in shooting Angel's series finale (airing May 19 at 9 pm/ET), the ever-cool 33-year-old actor discussed why he's relieved to see his 5-year-old WB drama bite it, how he feels about star-crossed love Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) absence, and the chance he'll resurrect Angel for those rumored TV or DVD movies. (Article contains spoilers!) |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 12 May 2004 :: |
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New UK Episode |
New UK Episode - Origin
Just a reminder, there's a new episode on Sky One tonight at 9pm, in the UK. Tonight's episode is Origin, don't miss it! Then remember to pop over to the boards after the episode for the review. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 11 May 2004 :: |
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News to be Taken with a Pinch of Salt |
NBC is in Talks to Pick up Angel
Fantastic Frickin’ News for “Angel” fans. NBC is in negotiations to take on “Angel” for a sixth season. Yep, true. No Bullwhackies. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 11 May 2004 :: |
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Jossy Mention in News |
Direct-To-DVD Series Impossible? Just Think Outside The (Cable) Box
First of all, fans would be more likely to give an unknown series a look if it came from a respected, name producer. Joss Whedon, for instance, is such a celebrity producer. Not only are there fans of his shows like BUFFY, ANGEL, and FIREFLY; he has fans of his own – people who eagerly seek out whatever project Whedon’s associated with because they appreciate his unique storytelling ability. (And, after getting burned on, first FIREFLY and now ANGEL, I’d say Whedon’s probably in a better frame-of-mind than most to say, “To hell with the executives,” and give this crazy direct-to-DVD thing a try.) |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 11 May 2004 :: |
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Monday's Angel News |
It's Goodbye to Angel, Parkers, The Practice
Of greater note is the two-part series finale of Angel (9 p.m. Wednesday and May 19, Ch. 20). The past few weeks, I've gotten a ton of e-mail about the show's demise, with many writers chastising me for not jumping on the Save Angel bandwagon. But the fact is that this fine, well-written series is dead after five seasons, and no amount of wishing, hoping or letter-writing is going to bring it back. (Although I wouldn't be shocked to see a made-for-TV movie with Angel and his cohorts -- and, possibly, members of the Scooby Gang from Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- turn up on the WB next season.) So let's just hope Angel has as strong a series finale as Buffy, which ended its run with a bang last spring. It's a show that will be missed.
Angel Rumour Rumble
Joss claims TV movies are just talk. What's happening when Angel ends as a series? The WB network has rumoured that there may well be some TV movies next year, but Angel's creator, Joss Whedon, isn't so sure. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 10 May 2004 :: |
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Angel News |
Whedon: Angel Telefilms Unsure
Joss Whedon, co-creator of The WB's vampire series Angel, discounted the network's reported plans to spin off a series of TV movies next year based on the show, which ends its five-year run on May 19. "The rumored movies are so far just rumors," Whedon said in an interview at the Saturn Awards in Los Angeles. "There are no definite plans to do anything with Angel besides finish out the season as well and as hard as we can." |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 08 May 2004 :: |
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New Screen Captures |
The Girl in Question Screen Captures
Screen captures for The Girl in Question are now up! There's quite a few of them for you to enjoy. So enjoy. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 07 May 2004 :: |
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Friday's News in General |
King Rules Saturns
mong the TV winners: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation tied with Angel for best network TV series, Stargate SG-1 won for best syndicated/cable TV series, and Battlestar Galactica took home the honor for best television presentation. Angel's David Boreanaz won the best actor on TV award, while Joan of Arcadia's Amber Tamblyn copped the Saturn for best actress on TV. Angel co-stars James Marsters and Amy Acker also won awards.
Enter the Farewell Angel Sweepstakes
He went from being Buffy's besotted beau to saving the world from the sunny city of Los Angeles. Along the way he helped Cordelia learn to think of people other than herself, witnessed Wesley's betrayal and repeated stabs at redemption, befriended Fred, Gunn and Lorne, sired Connor and put up with Spike. Now it's time for Angel to bite the dust, but through DVDs the show will live on forever.
Serenity Takes Off Soon
Joss Whedon—who is directing Serenity, a movie version of his SF western TV series Firefly—told SCI FI Wire that he will begin production in three weeks, with all of the original cast members in place, led by Nathan Fillion.
Ju-On Coming to US
Lions Gate will release Takashi Shimizu's original Japanese supernatural horror film Ju-On (The Grudge) in Los Angeles and New York on July 23, before expanding its limited release to other American cities, the Creature Corner Web site reported. Sony is currently producing an American version of the movie, also directed by Shimizu. That film, titled The Grudge, is currently in post-production and stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jason Behr, but it won't hit theaters until the fall.
Kane & Angel
Christian Kane talks the end of Angel. In an interview with about.com Christian Kane, aka Lindsey, reveals that he had no inkling Angel would be cancelled.
Boreanaz Hesitant to Play Angel Again
David Boreanaz talked about what it would take to play ANGEL again, as transcripted by Sci Fi Wire: David Boreanaz, star of The WB's Angel, told CNN Headline News that he's relieved that the show is finally coming to an end after five seasons, and that there would have to be a good reason for him to put Angel's black trenchcoat back on for the reported Angel TV movies-of-the-week under consideration for next year. "There's been talk about films, board games—let me see—video games," Boreanaz told the news network. "Everything, across the board. These characters that [executive producer] Joss [Whedon] has created will live forever." |
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