
Yes, Joss Whedon is working on a spin-off of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER that will focus on Anthony Stewart Head's Giles character. There's just one thing wrong with all those stories about the potential series: the title.
While talking to CINESCAPE's own Anthony C. Ferrante, Whedon revealed his title for the series, saying, "It's RIPPER because it's Giles old nickname."
When asked why everyone has been calling it "THE WATCHER," Whedon answers, "I don't know what happened there. I did say at one point if they have a problem with RIPPER we'll call it the WATCHER because that's a good title and it describes what Tony is doing. I think RIPPER is a bit sexier and better.
"RIPPER is what I call it, but I'm not offended by anyone calling it the WATCHER."