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Tom Lenk News |
Will You Be My Special Friend? Review
Ever since the late great television milestone “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” spawned “Angel,” an equally successful spin-off from one of its core characters, talk of continuing yet another character’s journey through a separate entity has yet to cease among both fans and the shows’ creative teams. During the last four years of “Buffy,” creator Joss Whedon expressed interest in recounting the disobedient past of earnest Watcher Giles with “Ripper,” and new chapters concerning everyone’s favorite rogue Slayer, Faith. While both potential spin-offs make way for more adventure, comedy, soap opera, and all other things Whedonesque, another “Buffy” cast member, Tom Lenk, may have struck a bit of gold with his new comedy stage show “Will You Be My Special Friend?” |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 08 Jan 2005 :: |
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Summer Glau News |
Glau: Firefly Secrets Revealed
Summer Glau, who reprises the role of the mysterious River in the upcoming Firefly movie, Serenity, told SCI FI Wire that fans will finally learn some of the secrets behind her character. In the short-lived Fox SF show Firefly, on which the movie is based, viewers knew only that River was a genius who had been surgically altered by mysterious forces for unknown reasons. (Minor spoilers in the article) |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 07 Jan 2005 :: |
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Convention News |
Events News
Details of Buffy and Angel happenings around the UK. Starfury events have announced details of a number of events devoted to various Joss Whedon show. First up is Starfury: Serenity, an event devoted to Firefly. This takes place from 29 April - 1 May 2005 at the Thistle Hotel, Heathrow, guests include Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin and Jewel Staite, with Clare Kramer as the event MC. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 07 Jan 2005 :: |
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Nathan Fillion News |
Fillion Flies Again in Serenity
Nathan Fillion, star of the upcoming SF movie Serenity, told SCI FI Wire that he's enjoying the transition to film from his canceled Fox series Firefly. "Yeah, it's a little different," Fillion said during a break in filming on the film's Universal Studios set last August. "We had eight days to put on a one-hour show. Now we've got the better part of three months to put out a two-hour show. So the timing is a little different. But certainly I can tell that the quality is also extremely different." |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 06 Jan 2005 :: |
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BtVS News |
BtVS Mobile Game Review
The end of 2004 saw a surprising upswing in the quality of licensed games. The category in mobile gaming had been iffy at best, but some late-breaking hits stemmed us from immediately groaning whenever we saw a licensed title appear on the decks. The India-based developer/publisher has been responsible for a few licensed games of its own, from the superlative Predator to the dismal Garfield. Will their new Buffy the Vampire Slayer title, due on handsets very shortly, keep this exciting trend alive? |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 06 Jan 2005 :: |
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Angel Merchandise News |
New Wesley and Lorne Exclusives Retailers Announced
The newest release in the popular Angel line of action figures, Wesley and Lorne will be on retailers’ shelves late spring. The exclusive partners for this release will be Time and Space Toys, Previews, ToyFare, and Tower Records. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 05 Jan 2005 :: |
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Alyson Hannigan News |
Hannigan Game
"American Pie" star Alyson Hannigan is set to join Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ed O'Neill on ABC's upcoming comedy series "In the Game."
Willow in the Game
Alyson Hannigan has landed a sitcom role. Hannigan is to co-star with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ed O'Neill in the sitcom In the Game. The Hollywood Reporter says that she plays the best friend of Hewitt's character, a cub sports reporter. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 05 Jan 2005 :: |
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Angel News |
IDW to Publish Angel Comics
IDW Publishing will publish comic books based on the former WB television series Angel, editor-in-chief Chris Ryall told The Continuum. Although plans are still being firmed up, IDW will likely kick off the property with a mini-series that starts in May or June. "It'll be set at some point after the show ended," Ryall said. "We'll also do a couple one-shots that spotlight other characters and have more minis beyond the first one." No creative teams have been announced, although it should be noted that former IDW editor-in-chief Jeff Mariotte, who now contributes to the publisher as a free-lance writer, has written Angel novels. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 04 Jan 2005 :: |
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Joss Whedon News |
The Least Worst of 2004
Best reason to pick up comic books again: Writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday on "Astonishing X-Men" (Marvel Comics). Joss Whedon didn't let the end of "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer," and the abrupt conclusions of "Angel" and "Firefly" extinguish his creative spark. Instead, his team-up with in-demand artist John Cassaday reinvigorated the comic book industry. Following up Grant Morrison's brilliant character deconstruction during his "New X-Men" run, Whedon frames the team as superheroes starting over, complete with new costumes and big surprises. The dialogue flows smoothly from witty to sarcastic to deadly serious. Whedon and Cassaday's first six-issue story arc is now available in trade paperback "Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1: Gifted." |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 04 Jan 2005 :: |
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Alan Tudyk News |
Alan Tudyk Talks Serenity
I usually get a few comments from actors about their upcoming comments, but it’s rare that you get basically a full interview while somebody’s promoting another film. To be fair, I will present Alan Tudyk’s interview for I, Robot later this week. But for now, here’s all he had to say about Serenity, the feature length film based on the short-lived TV series Firefly. Tudyk played the ship’s pilot, Wash Warren. On TV, the ship explored different worlds as a sort of space western, without aliens. Joss Whedon makes his feature film directing debut with the film, named after the ship. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 03 Jan 2005 :: |
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Serenity News |
A Look at Anticipated Films of 2005
At number 10 is Serenity - Being a sci-fi geek, I look forward to any upcoming space adventure. However, Serenity is unique because it comes from the cancelled TV series Firefly. The very fact that it could make the leap from cancelled series to the big screen is enough to get me intrigued. But recently I've been watching Firefly on DVD and I have to say that I can't wait to see what Joss Whedon and his cast does with a bigger budget. Think of it being like the adventures of young Han Solo. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 03 Jan 2005 :: |
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Angel News |
Angel Cliffhanger to be Resolved
So what did happen in the last few seconds of the "Angel" season finale? Did they all die? All live and squash the big bad? Or merely just shake the big fire-breathing Dragons hand? - At last, we might finally find out. According to Silver Bullet Comics, a new "Angel" comic series is on the way, which looks like resolving some of the lingering cliffhangers from the series finale. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 03 Jan 2005 :: |
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Sarah M. Gellar News |
Gellar is a Bargain
I read that Sarah Michelle Gellar got only $500,000 for her super-hit, The Grudge. How come she's paid so little compared to other major stars? Gellar actually got $600,000 for the film, but you're right in thinking she could hold a grudge if she doesn't do better with her next movie. The truth is, Hollywood is still not convinced that TV's vampire slayer has what it takes to put the bite on theater audiences. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 02 Jan 2005 :: |
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Angel Merchandise News |
Angel Soundtrack UK Release Date
According to this website the Angel soundtrack should be released on the 21st of February of this year in the UK. The album features 25 tracks. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 02 Jan 2005 :: |
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Angel News |
Angel HERC's Top Show of 2004
Fourteen episodes of “Angel’s” best and final season aired in 2004, including four astonishing five-star episodes: “A Hole in the World” (Fred bids Wes goodbye), Underneath (Hamilton, the new Wolfram & Hart liaison, arrives), “The Girl in Question” (Angel and Spike learn Buffy Summers has moved on) and “Not Fade Away” (Wesley Wyndam-Pryce shuffles off his mortal coil). Cordelia Chase departed for good, Harmony fretted, Connor redeemed, Gunn sacrificed, Knox was vanquished, Andrew and an army of slayers descended, Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan became this enormous badass and there were puppets, lots of puppets. “Angel” was the only Mutant Enemy series in production last season and it benefited mightily from creator Joss Whedon’s less-divided attention, to say nothing of the additions of Ben Edlund (“The Tick,” “Firefly”) and Drew Goddard (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) to its writing staff. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, the spinoff’s fifth season rivaled in terms of quality even the best seasons of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (I have no greater compliment to bestow). The entire final season is available Feb. 15 via amazon.com for $38.99, and would be worth that price for “Not Fade Away” by its lonesome. It even sees the return of the peepee demon. Trust me when I tell you this: the Whedon owns all our asses. Even yours. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 02 Jan 2005 :: |
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Angel News |
Angel in Top 10 Shows of 2004
ANGEL: The final season of this Buffy The Vampire Slayer spinoff saw reformed vampire Angel (David Boreanaz) and his band of not-so-merry men and monsters — occult nerd Wesley, green-skinned Lorne, street-wise Gunn and Britpunk vampire Spike — assume control of demonic law firm Wolfram and Hart and, in the end, choose to be destroyed rather than corrupted. The same could be said for executive producer Joss Whedon and The WB, which inexplicably axed the show. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 01 Jan 2005 :: |
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Nathan Fillion News |
Seasons Greetings from our Captain
Nathan Fillion posts his seasonal greetings - Belated holiday wishes to the greatest fans a fella could ask for (and my fantastic castmates should they drop by this site). My wishes have all been granted thanks to a healthy, happy family, and a cousin in Phuket who is safe from harm and will be returning to us soon. |
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:: Posted by Jaina on 31 Dec 2004 :: |
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