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obcooke · 28th February 2003, 03:12 AM

[Tabitha: guess you might want to split this off into a new thread...]

Well, the news that Sarah is leaving has been pretty much been covered, so I don't see any reason to splinter the thread.

Let's continue with talk of the future.

[Very mild spoilery follows]

LINK-->Joss says in Yahoo! News:

"We're not going to end it by saying, 'There can be no "Buffy" no more,"' Whedon said. "But it definitely has a message of emotional and thematic closure that's as important as anything we've said."

He also said, naturally, that he will write and direct the finale.

The title is "Chosen."

markpud · 28th February 2003, 03:31 PM

Sounds like we'll have a great ending to a great series.

I'll be watching with a tear in my eye

obcooke · 26th March 2003, 12:28 AM

Okay gang, remember this is a spoiler thread...

I'm afraid I have some bad news from a talk by Jane Esperson at Ball State University.

- Faith is definitely out as a possible spin-off.

- Willow seems unlikely.

- There was discussion of a "Slayer School" but Joss seems off of that idea for now.

- There may in fact be NO spin-off.

As further indication that the end may be near, Jane announced that she will be joining the writing staff of the WB's "Gilmore Girls" next season.

obcooke · 1st April 2003, 03:55 AM

According to a report on the MediaWeek.com website the networks have had discussions with their buyers about what they intend to offer next season.

WB entertainment president, Jordan Levin, said ANGEL could return on Wednesday or Sunday and that the network was holding talks with Joss about adding characters from Buffy to the show.

UPN entertainment president, Dawn Ostroff, did not mention to buyers ANY program offering from Joss.

=====

There are reports surfacing that JAMES MARSTERS is telling fans that he will be joining ANGEL next season.

Tabitha · 1st April 2003, 11:50 AM

I saw that Mediaweek piece - do you think the WB are holding off on renewing Angel until they get confirmation of some BTVS characters moving over?
Seems crazy that they would even be thinking of cancelling it with it being (probably) the only Whedon show on in the new tv year.

Highlander II · 1st April 2003, 03:23 PM

RE: JM on Angel - I've heard that he may be showing up on Angel - but not as a regular csat member - just guest appearances; I've also heard that AH might do guest spots too --- this is all rumor mill stuff - anything could happen --

What I've heard about this tho - is that AH and JM would guest on Angel - keeping some storyline options going and leaving things open for a spinoff later - again - just rumors -

obcooke · 9th April 2003, 01:24 AM

"Somewhere down the line," says Anthony Stewart Head, "I reckon there will be a Buffy spinoff. There's no rush on my part, and I know the fans will wait...

"Whatever happens here, Joss has created such a great stable of writers, directors and actors I have no doubt we'll all work together in the future. He has an extraordinary family and an immense amount of talent in one place. I don't see it disappearing--it's very strong. Bottom line is, Joss is the core."

There are also some rumblings that Nic Brandon is working on a sit-com idea, but most agree (sadly) that that means he doesn't have anything solid lined up.

Michelle and Alyson have said that they mostly want to focus on movies. Michelle will be shooting a movie with Lucy Lawless after Buffy ends.

According to comingsoon.net:

"The story revolves around two American high school pals on the verge of graduation. One is passing German courtesy of his German pen pal, who translates his homework. But when the German expresses feelings for the teen and suggests a meeting, the student rebuffs the mysterious writer, thinking it's the act of a sexual predator. He soon discovers the pen pal is actually a fetching fraulein, and the pair sets off on a trans-European road trip."

Alyson will be working on the third in the "American Pie" series of "zany comedy" films. In this one her character gets married.

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28th February 2003, 03:12 AM	#31 (permalink)
obcooke OB-Wan Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,357	[Tabitha: guess you might want to split this off into a new thread...] Well, the news that Sarah is leaving has been pretty much been covered, so I don't see any reason to splinter the thread. Let's continue with talk of the future. [Very mild spoilery follows] LINK-->Joss says in Yahoo! News: "We're not going to end it by saying, 'There can be no "Buffy" no more,"' Whedon said. "But it definitely has a message of emotional and thematic closure that's as important as anything we've said." He also said, naturally, that he will write and direct the finale. The title is "Chosen."

28th February 2003, 03:31 PM	#32 (permalink)
markpud Super-Mod to the gods Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: with Buffy, in Manchester, England... Posts: 4,732	Sounds like we'll have a great ending to a great series. I'll be watching with a tear in my eye

26th March 2003, 12:28 AM	#33 (permalink)
obcooke OB-Wan Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,357	Okay gang, remember this is a spoiler thread... I'm afraid I have some bad news from a talk by Jane Esperson at Ball State University. - Faith is definitely out as a possible spin-off. - Willow seems unlikely. - There was discussion of a "Slayer School" but Joss seems off of that idea for now. - There may in fact be NO spin-off. As further indication that the end may be near, Jane announced that she will be joining the writing staff of the WB's "Gilmore Girls" next season.

1st April 2003, 03:55 AM	#34 (permalink)
obcooke OB-Wan Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,357	According to a report on the MediaWeek.com website the networks have had discussions with their buyers about what they intend to offer next season. WB entertainment president, Jordan Levin, said ANGEL could return on Wednesday or Sunday and that the network was holding talks with Joss about adding characters from Buffy to the show. UPN entertainment president, Dawn Ostroff, did not mention to buyers ANY program offering from Joss. ===== There are reports surfacing that JAMES MARSTERS is telling fans that he will be joining ANGEL next season.

1st April 2003, 11:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	I saw that Mediaweek piece - do you think the WB are holding off on renewing Angel until they get confirmation of some BTVS characters moving over? Seems crazy that they would even be thinking of cancelling it with it being (probably) the only Whedon show on in the new tv year.

1st April 2003, 03:23 PM	#36 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,408	RE: JM on Angel - I've heard that he may be showing up on Angel - but not as a regular csat member - just guest appearances; I've also heard that AH might do guest spots too --- this is all rumor mill stuff - anything could happen -- What I've heard about this tho - is that AH and JM would guest on Angel - keeping some storyline options going and leaving things open for a spinoff later - again - just rumors -

9th April 2003, 01:24 AM	#37 (permalink)
obcooke OB-Wan Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,357	"Somewhere down the line," says Anthony Stewart Head, "I reckon there will be a Buffy spinoff. There's no rush on my part, and I know the fans will wait... "Whatever happens here, Joss has created such a great stable of writers, directors and actors I have no doubt we'll all work together in the future. He has an extraordinary family and an immense amount of talent in one place. I don't see it disappearing--it's very strong. Bottom line is, Joss is the core." There are also some rumblings that Nic Brandon is working on a sit-com idea, but most agree (sadly) that that means he doesn't have anything solid lined up. Michelle and Alyson have said that they mostly want to focus on movies. Michelle will be shooting a movie with Lucy Lawless after Buffy ends. According to comingsoon.net: "The story revolves around two American high school pals on the verge of graduation. One is passing German courtesy of his German pen pal, who translates his homework. But when the German expresses feelings for the teen and suggests a meeting, the student rebuffs the mysterious writer, thinking it's the act of a sexual predator. He soon discovers the pen pal is actually a fetching fraulein, and the pair sets off on a trans-European road trip." Alyson will be working on the third in the "American Pie" series of "zany comedy" films. In this one her character gets married.