News Archives
All the old news!
Here's where all the old news is stored, you can still view many of the articles.
| ::
Michelle Trachtenberg News |
Ice Princess Dives in at Lifetime
"Ice Princess" Michelle Trachtenberg is gliding to Lifetime. Thesp has signed to topline cabler's original movie "The Dive From Clausen's Pier," based on the bestselling novel by Ann Packer. Con Artists, the TV arm of Mel Gibson's Icon Prods., and Fox TV Studios are producing. Bruce Davey, Nancy Cotton and Brenda Friend exec produce |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 21 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Joss Whedon News |
Joss Whedon on Wonderwoman
After the release of his Sci-Fi/Action movie Serenity later this year he will take on one the most recognized woman in pop culture history. Last week it was officially announced that Joss would be writing and directing DC Comic's Wonder Woman. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 21 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
James Marsters News |
Marsters, Englund and Bradley in Urbane?
His future mightn't be so bright that, well, he's got to wear shades, but former "Angel" star James Marsters might be able to convince us he's more than plastic-fangs and leather after all. The always entertaining Marsters - one of the "Buffy" world's finest assetts, I've gotta say - looks set to star with horror icons Robert Englund and Doug Bradley in the upcoming horror film, "Urbane", says DarkFocus.com. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 21 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Michelle Trachtenberg News |
Rising Star
Meet Michelle Trachtenberg: She's been acting since she was three, but things are heating up for the 'Ice Princess' star with a Disney movie for kids and the provocative indie 'Mysterious Skin' for adults. At the site you can watch a video. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 20 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Serenity Merchandise |
Mal & Jayne Figures - Some Pictures
At the BTVSFigs Board someone has posted some images of the Mal & Jayne figures . |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 20 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Joss Whedon News |
Which Actress Should Play Wonderwoman
A TVGuide.com poll on who should play Wonderwoman. Among the Whedon-verse alumni are Eliza Dushku, Charisma Carpenter and Sarah Michelle Gellar. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 20 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
General News |
How to Succeed at Vampire Slaying and Keep Your Soul Soul
By Jane Espenson, Jane Espenson, a TV writer and producer, has worked on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Gilmore Girls" and many other shows. She is co-executive producer of "The Inside," a Fox TV show scheduled for the f. I've been a television writer for a dozen years, and I've been fortunate to put words in the mouths of some great female characters. They've been working women, mostly, and I like to think they've become role models for a generation of girls trying to figure out their futures. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 20 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Adam Baldwin News |
Adam in New Show
The Peacock has snatched up the rights to the four-hour Hallmark Entertainment-produced mini-series, which stars Steve Guttenberg, Peter Weller, Rutger Hauer, Bryan Brown and Adam Baldwin. The project was originally targeted for the Hallmark Channel itself, however NBC - hoping to find another tentpole mini-series event - snagged the Robert Halmi-produced adaptation for roughly $20 million. "Adventure" then will air at some point during the 2005-06 season, well before the big-budget Wolfgang Petersen-directed feature (set to hit theatres in May 2006). |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 19 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
BtVS Merchandise News |
Xander 12" Sideshow Exclusive
The Xander Harris 12" Sideshow exclusive figure is now up for pre-order! The Xander Harris Exclusive Figure Features: Over 30 points of articulation, Authentic portrait of actor Nicholas Brendon, Costume complete with Sunnydale t-shirt, flannel shirt, trousers, socks and sneakers, Accessories include a sword, two stakes and an eyepatch, 12" Figure Display Stand featuring the Buffy the Vampire Slayer logo, Exclusive Accessory: Miniature Sunnydale Yearbook. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 19 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Angel Comic Book News |
Angel: The Curse #2
In Romania, Angel makes contact with the Gypsy underground fighting against the oppressive regime of Corneliu Brasov. But they don't know who Angel is, and‹given their past history with the evil Angelus‹if they did, they wouldn't welcome his help. Meanwhile, Brasov commands his vampire army to eliminate Angel once and for all. IDW's post-series Angel mini continues with this fast-paced installment by novelist and comic writer Jeff Mariotte and artist extraordinaire David Messina. Special variant covers provided by John Byrne, ChrisCross, Roger Robinson, and Kelsey Shannon. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 19 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Anthony S. Head News |
Smooth blend puts Godiva in the saddle
THE actor who played the Gold Blend smoothie in the 80s TV adverts is the latest star to sign up for the Lady Godiva movie. Anthony Head - who is a familiar face to fans of Little Britain and Buffy the Vampire Slayer - will play a teacher and will star alongside Kiera Chaplin who takes the title role. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 19 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
James Marsters News |
"Spike" Marsters Morphs from Spooky to Suave
James Marsters makes a savvy choice to begin life after Spike, the iconic goth bloodsucker from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Expanding his repertoire, Marsters ditches his dark persona and morphs from spooky to suave in the lighthearted USA caper film Cool Money, which supposedly has some basis in reality.
James to be in New Movie
Several amazing casting rumors have surfaced on the internet for the upcoming horror movie Urbane. Both James Marsters (Buffy's Spike) as well as Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) are supposed to join Doug Bradley (Pinhead). |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 19 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Morena Baccarin News |
Film Review: Way Off Broadway
This mildly engaging but never entirely convincing ensemble piece feels much like a first-timer's roman a clef. Centering on a quintet of friends poised between the collegiate cocoon and the less accommodating world of adulthood, "Way Off Broadway" trades in familiar conflicts between self-fulfillment and survival. The cast's chemistry helps, but the story lacks a necessary dramatic heat. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 18 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Joss Whedon News |
An Open Letter To 'Wonder Woman' Director Joss Whedon
Congratulations on your recent selection as the director of Warner Bros./DC Comics' next superhero flick, "Wonder Woman" (see"'Buffy' Creator Joss Whedon Lassoes 'Wonder Woman' Movie"). After a lengthy courtship, producer Joel Silver took one last look at your "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly" genre credentials and decided to make you his date for the prom. Sit back, put your feet up, and feel free to pat yourself on the back. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 18 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
James Marsters News |
Cool Money
We don't expect much from an original telepic running Saturday night on the USA Network, which is what makes "Cool Money" such a nice little surprise. It's actually pretty good as opposed to a date-night throwaway, one of those "inspired by true events" flicks that isn't really fact-based but isn't totally concocted, either. It stars James Marsters -- who played Spike the punk-goth vampire on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and then "Angel" -- as Bobby Comfort, a career thief who mines a legal loophole to get an early release from his latest prison stint.
Angel Vamp's Afterlife of Crime
Since Angel was dispatched to TV-show heaven, James Marsters' admirers have had a helluva time getting a fix of the actor formerly known as Spike. (Sadly, The Mountain peaked before his character even had a chance to recur. And the Spike TV-movie is only a fantasy for now.) So Saturday's USA movie, Cool Money (airing at 9 pm/ET), is guaranteed to get fans' blood pumping. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 18 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Nicholas Brendon News |
FOX Assigns Kitchen Duty to Brendon
Nicholas Brendon (news), who played Xander Harris on the hit series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has been cast in a pilot for Fox. "Kitchen Confidential" centers on a bad-boy chef at a top New York restaurant. Brendon will play another chef at the eatery. |
 |
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 17 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Joss Whedon News |
Whedon Confirmed for Wonderwoman
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel creator Joss Whedon has signed to write and direct Wonder Woman, a live-action film adaptation of the DC Comics character for Warner Bros. Pictures. Joel Silver and Leonard Goldberg are producing.
Buffy Creator Lassos Wonderwoman
Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon is preparing to bring to life another formidable female character in his latest movie endeavour. Whedon as signed to write and direct "Wonder Woman", a live-action film adaptation of the DC Comics character, for Warner Bros. Pictures.
Whedon for Wonderwoman
He’s been rumoured for ages, as we reported here, but Joss Whedon has finally been confirmed as writer and director of the new Wonder Woman film. It is news that, frankly, has us clasping our braceleted wrists together and spinning around for sheer delight – while incidentally deflecting bullets like the Amazonian princess herself. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 17 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
James Marsters News |
Cool Money Review
Cool Money is a fact-based heist movie that plays far too nice with its characters -- specifically, a benign career criminal and family man who pulls off a dizzying string of New York hotel robberies. Latest installment of USA Network's True Crime series makes a tepid showcase for the charismatic James Marsters. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 17 Mar 2005 :: |
|
| ::
Michelle Trachtenberg News |
Fywell's Ice Princess Wins The Silver Medal
As figure-skating movies go, "Ice Princess" is a solid silver-medal winner. It doesn't score high in degree of difficulty. But it is technically flawless, and artistically it sticks the landing. Here's a G-rated movie that isn't embarrassed to wear that label and show just how challenging and worthwhile "wholesome" can be. The fakery is utterly hidden. You'll believe the former "Harriet the Spy"/"Buffy" underling Michelle Trachtenberg is a serious skater. As Casey, she's the fresh-faced flavor of the month, a pretty girl the filmmakers want to pass off as a school wallflower ("the science nerd"). Skating brings her out of her shell. |
|
|
|
:: Posted by Jaina on 16 Mar 2005 :: |
|
|
