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Sarah Interview |
Buffy Holds a Grudge at Comic Con
I've chased Sarah Michelle Gellar all around the world. Interviewed her in Japan, Australia, Canada, Los Angeles and now San Diego. Where next? I'm hoping Europe, actually. Humorously, I've never really asked her a single question about Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 29 Jul 2004 :: |
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Serenity News |
Stars Attack SciFi Shindig
The Firefly faithful were out in force to welcome Joss Whedon and the cast of Serenity, the feature-film version of the canceled-but-not-forgotten Fox TV series. Fans were so happy to see the Buffy mastermind that they greeted him with a rousing standing ovation. Whedon returned the favor by premiering an action-packed teaser for the movie, due in theaters next April. The love in the room was so thick, you could only break through it with one of the Serenity crew members' wicked guns. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 29 Jul 2004 :: |
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Sarah M. Gellar Movie News |
Sarah's Grudge
Sarah Michelle Gellar talks about filming The Grudge. Gellar plays Karen opposite Jason Behr (Roswell) in the remake of the Japanese horror Ju-On, directed by the original helmer, Takashi Shimizu. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 28 Jul 2004 :: |
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Amy News |
Angel's Acker Falls for Novice
Amy Acker, who battled vampires and other demons on the WB's "Angel," will take on a less perilous role for her latest big-screen outing. The 27-year-old Texan will star in "The Novice," an independent coming-of-age film by writer-director Murray Robinson, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The drama centers on a Jesuit seminarian whose living is threatened when he falls in love with a humanitarian flower child (Acker). |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 28 Jul 2004 :: |
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Serenity News |
Finding Serenity in Pen & Ink
The once-failed FIREFLY empire continues to grow. The scifi/Western TV series canceled abruptly late in 2002 by Fox is now a film in production called SERENITY. And now creator Joss Whedon says he plans to create a line of comic books based on the film.
Comic-Con Sunday
Last but not least, Joss Whedon turned up with the cast of Serenity, the big-screen version of his short-lived TV series, Firefly. And judging from the reception in Room 20, it was like God himself had decided to show up (He hadn’t of course; He was in the Autograph Area, doing a signing). Still, to many geeks, Whedon – the creator of Buffy, Angel and Firefly, but also the guy who wrote the ‘Do you know what happens to a toad when it gets hit by lightning?’ line in X-Men, so he’s not perfect – is God. And he’s brought something with him to show us. It took him more than seven days to make the montage of recently-shot footage from Serenity, but lo it was good.
A quickfire series of action shots (including plenty of gunplay) and clever Whedon-patented wiseass dialogue, the clip received a huge ovation. And then on came the cast of the series, each of whom has made the step up to the big screen. The diehard Firefly fans will also make the step up, when the movie comes out in Spring.
There were no major effects shots to speak of in the clip (although Chiwetel Ejiofor makes an appearance as a deadly assassin), but the prospects for Serenity look very bright indeed. Look out for more details and a transcription of this later this week. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 27 Jul 2004 :: |
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Convention News |
Landau in London
Dru actress added to convention lineup. Juliet Landau, who starred as crazed bloodsucker Drusilla in Buffy and Angel, is heading to the UK to join David Boreanaz and James Marsters for their Halloween convention in London. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 27 Jul 2004 :: |
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Serenity News |
Whedon: Serenity Comic Book Planned
Joss Whedon—who is directing the upcoming SF movie Serenity, based on his canceled Fox TV series Firefly—told fans at Comic-Con International that he also intends to write a new series of comic books based on the universe and characters. Speaking to thousands of fans in the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, Whedon said, "We have every intention of putting out a comic book of Serenity as well." |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 26 Jul 2004 :: |
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Sarah M. Gellar Movie News |
Gellar in Grudge Reshoots
Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of the upcoming supernatural horror film The Grudge, told SCI FI Wire that she and co-star Jason Behr just returned from nearly two weeks of reshoots in Tokyo on the remake of the hit Japanese horror movie Ju-On to fill in backstory on their two American characters. "It wasn't really reshoots; it was more added scenes," Gellar said in an interview at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 24. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 26 Jul 2004 :: |
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Event News |
An Angel/Buffy the Vampire Slayer Special Event
Metro Entertainment welcomes AMY ACKER ('Fred/Illyria') and Christian Kane ('Lindsey') from tv's ANGEL on August 21st at 4pm for a fan autograph signing! And 1pm, Metro's is proud to present SARAH HAGAN ('Amanda'), CLARA BRYANT ('Molly') and INDIGO ('Rona'), three Potential Slayers from the critically acclaimed Buffy The Vampire Slayer and 12Noon! All three Potential Slayers will be in the store as well as star Don't miss this opportunity to get personalized autographs from THREE Potential Slayers as well as two of ANGEL's crucial cast members! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Can't attend in person? Check out Metro's Personalized Autograph Mail Order service for this special event!
**COMING SOON!** SEPTEMBER 25th - AMBER BENSON's IN STORE AUTOGRAPH SIGNING @ Metro Entertainment!
Be sure to email metrocomix@aol.com for more information! We will also be offering mail orders for those who cannot attend; please see http://www.metroautographs.com/ for information for mail order items personalized to you! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 26 Jul 2004 :: |
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Amber News |
Global Frequency
Busily broadcasting from bed, creator Warren Ellis kiboshed rumors of a casting crisis on his Bad Signal mailing list. The rumor was that actress Amber Benson was out of the running for a role on the show, based on her playing a lesbian on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." "Big surprise, that Amber Benson thing now appears to have been a bunch of crap, presumably released into the wild by someone with an axe or two to grind. Not that any of the people who felt like demanding information from me yesterday and this morning could be arsed to let me know. Also a big surprise. I harbour many foul suspicions about the whole thing." |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 25 Jul 2004 :: |
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Other Movie News |
Blueberry - The Film!
If you're a fan of Firefly you may be interested in this upcoming movie, Blueberry. Here's a brief synopsis.. Initiated by the Indians, Mike Blueberry, a marshal in Palomito, tries to maintain the fine balance between two civilisations, at the risk of not belonging anywhere. Everything changes the day a mysterious killer, Wally Blount, transforms the town into an inferno and brings up memories of his past. Blount is looking for an Indian “treasure”. Assisted by Runi, the shaman “brother” he grew up with, Blueberry, must face Blount. However, in the heart of the sacred mountains, Blueberry also has to fight with his own demons to gain his freedom. Loosely inspired from the famous comic strip character, Blueberry, Jan Kounen’s film is a mixture of the Epic cowboy film and a supernatural ambiance. It is the story of the initiatory path of a man looking for his roots. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 24 Jul 2004 :: |
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Serenity News |
Serenity Teaser Art Revealed
As for Serenity, "Firefly" fans the world-round will get a look at an original sci-fi adventure based on the acclaimed "Firefly" series, in which a small band of galactic outcasts 500 years in the future eke out a living pulling off small crimes and transports-for-hire aboard their ship, Serenity. When they take on two new passengers, they find themselves at the center of a deadly hunt that pits Serenity against the greatest forces in the galaxy. Joss Whedon, the Academy® and Emmy-nominated writer/director of the worldwide television phenomena "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel", makes his feature film directorial debut with the futuristic action-adventure. Just like Spy Hunter an innovative action-adventure video game, and an exciting multi-titled publishing program will expand the Serenity universe. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 24 Jul 2004 :: |
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Angel Merchandise News |
Angel Season 5 DVD News
In the press release for the UK VHS release of Angel Season 5, arriving 23rd August 2004, Fox Home Entertainment stated "Not available to buy on DVD until 2005"...so fans of the show have quite a wait ahead of them! |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 24 Jul 2004 :: |
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Jewel Staite News |
More Notes from Jewel
We are officially "more than half way" to finishing "Serenity". It's unbelievable that time is flying by this fast. And it's even more unbelievable that I still don't know my way around the Universal lot. I know where the Starbucks is, though. And I know exactly how much time it takes to get from my house to the front door of my trailer in the morning. I've timed this so I can sleep in as much as possible, which is kind of sad and stupid, because another eight minutes of sleep really doesn't make any kind of difference at all. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 24 Jul 2004 :: |
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Serenity News |
First Clip of Firefly Movieto be Shown at Comic-Con
Snaller writes "It's almost a tradition. At Comic-Con a few years back, Joss Whedon showed a stunned audience the first clip from Serenity, the pilot for his new show Firefly. Although the movie isn't due to open until April 22nd next year, Whedon is ready to show the first clip from from Serenity, the motion picture based on the Firefly series. He'll do it this weekend at Comic-Con, also present will be the cast from the series/movie (all 9 actors), editor Lisa Lassek, special effects guru Loni Peristere and producer Chris Buchanan. It will take place on Sunday July 25th, 1-2pm, Room 20, afterwards there will be a signing session in room 28DE. This was reported on what used to be the official Fox board, by the user 'AffableChap' which has previously been confirmed to be Chris Buchanan." |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 23 Jul 2004 :: |
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BtVS Merchandise - Action Figures |
Exclusive Action Figure
On the link above you'll find a very exclusive action figure that's due for release. It's Prophecy Girl Buffy, the SideShowToy.com exclusive. The "Prophecy Girl" Buffy figure features over 30 points of articulation, for full range of motion. Buffy is prepared to do battle with the Master, looking beautiful and innocent in her dress and leather jacket. Buffy is equipped with her cross necklace, stake, crossbow, and Vampyre book, and a 12 inch 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' figure stand.
Also available for pre-order is the Prophecy Girl Buffy, not an exclusive but still limited in numbers. The "Prophecy Girl" Buffy figure features over 30 points of articulation, for full range of motion. Buffy is ready for her second round with the Master, although looking a little beaten and bedraggled after round one, with a fresh bite mark on her neck and scratches on her chest, and a dress looking slightly the worse for wear. Buffy is equipped with her cross necklace, stake, crossbow, and Vampyre book, and a 12 inch 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' figure stand. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 22 Jul 2004 :: |
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David Boreanaz News |
Boreanaz's Bow-Wows
Angel star lends his support to animal welfare campaign. David Boreanaz appears in print advertisements aimed to raise the profile of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 22 Jul 2004 :: |
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Serenity Merchandise |
Inkworks to Release New Trading Card Line for Serenity
July 21, 2004 –Inkworks announced today that they have signed an agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group for the trading card license for Universal Pictures’ upcoming movie, Serenity. Written and directed by Joss Whedon, (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Serenity is a futuristic action-adventure film scheduled for release April 22, 2005.
Inworks will release its Serenity Premium Trading Cards in Spring 2005. The set will capture all of the action and adventure from the film, and include character cards, behind-the-scenes information and much more. Randomly inserted bonus cards will include autographed cards, Pieceworks® costume cards (featuring pieces of actual costumes used on-screen in the movie embedded in the cards) and other highly collectible cards. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 21 Jul 2004 :: |
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Alyson News |
Watch with Kristin
Did Alyson Hannigan's show get picked up? No, it did not. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 21 Jul 2004 :: |
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Angel News |
WB Trying to Age Gracefully
The WB's shift in emphasis came too late for the latest reincarnation of Dark Shadows. The gothic soap opera was considered a sure thing for the fall schedule, so much so that it is widely seen as the reason the network's existing vampire series, Angel, was canceled. Ancier said this isn't so, that they were separate decisions. But he also said if Angel hadn't demanded an early pickup and waited until late spring -- coincidentally, when the network decided not to go ahead with Dark Shadows -- the call might have been different.
Watch with Kristin
Have you been reading that the new CEO of the WB says they might have made a mistake canceling Angel? Vindication! It tastes so sweet and so sour at the same time!
I asked him the exact same thing and have some promising news for you guys, but I have to get my hands on the tape (the interview was for E! News Live) and transcribe it for you. If I can't get it up tonight, I promise it will be in this week's column. For now (just so I don't torture you), I'll tell you that he sounded very pro-Angel, and verrry interested in doing Angel movies this season. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 21 Jul 2004 :: |
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