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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Tue 09-25-2007)
When Dark Horse Comics began publishing in 1986, they took a strategic path far different than most of the other independent publishers of the day. Dark Horse was clever enough to go after licensed properties that already had a built-in fan following... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Collector Set
by News Editor (Sun 11-13-2005)
The BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER series arrives in all new limited edition 40-disc collectors' case on November 15, 2005 from Fox Home Entertainment. The DVD collection features a one-hour documentary on the special edition bonus disc, a collectible book and ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Chosen"
by John Ringer (Wed 06-11-2003)
Some long-running television series simply cruise to an end so bland that it's hard to distinguish the finale from a regular episode. Others trail off, leaving major themes unresolved. Then there are those that feel the need to punctuate the audience's em... 
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Writer-producer David Fury
by Denise Dumars (Thu 04-20-2000)
`They left me out of the picture!` David Fury says of the October 1, 1999 issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY that listed the BUFFY episodes to date and featured a photo of and a discussion with the principal BUFFY writers. `I was a freelancer last year,` he ex... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Authors Nancy Holder and Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Thu 10-28-1999)
`Fortunately, the only Mr. Pointy I`ve had to deal with is the autograph pen,` says Nancy Holder in her best Sarah Michelle Gellar voice. Her first BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER tie-in book signing at Burbank, California`s horror bookstore Dark Delicacies brok... BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 09-27-2000)
In Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Crash Test Demons, Dark Horse Comics’ running series of adaptations finally aces the most challenging test of any media adaptation: that of reproducing the look and feel of the show it’s based on. It’s a thankless challenge, ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Writer Jane Espenson
by Denise Dumars (Mon 01-24-2000)
A few years ago, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER writer Jane Espenson was just another overachieving U.C. Berkeley student, double-majoring in Computer Science and Linguistics. As she entered grad school, a career in teaching Linguistics almost certainly in her ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Bargaining" Parts 1 & 2
by Carl Cortez (Tue 10-02-2001)
For viewers who will be checking out BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER for the first time on its new network UPN, there's good news and bad news. Fans of the show expect that traditionally the season openers tend to be a little on the expository side as they try t... Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Animated Series!
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)
One of the fastest growing franchises in Hollywood history, Buffy and her "vampire slaying" gang of friends are currently staring down the Hellmouth into a world of fear and uncertainty: that of Saturday morning cartoons. With a BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER a... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-14-2007)
Leave it to the comics industry to drop about three things at once in around one week, all worthy of discussion in this week’s Comicscape. DC’s Countdown reached its half-way point last week, World War Hulk wrapped today, and Marvel very ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Two To Go / Grave"
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 05-22-2002)
After a largely up and down season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, patience for the devoted viewer finally came to a head with the two hour finale - combining two one-hour episodes ("Two To Go" and "Grave") into one amazingly powerful punch.Whereas the past ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Lessons"
by John Ringer (Thu 09-26-2002)
Should you somehow have missed six years of great TV, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER concerns Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), an outwardly normal (if slightly neurotic) young woman mystically chosen to protect the world from supernatural evil, a fact she... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-15-2002)
Largely derided when it first premiered in 1997 on the then-fledgling WB Network, Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer turned out to be not only one of the best genre television shows ever, but also one of the best shows on TV as a whole. Now, Twentieth... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE
by Jason Henderson (Wed 11-15-2000)
One of the things I’ve most enjoyed about reading Dark Horse’s adaptations of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the one thing an adaptation offers over a show. Assuming for a moment that you wouldn’t bother with an adaptation if you didn’t like the property in ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 11-09-2001)
In light of the ever-popular television series, it’s easy to forget the original cinematic version of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - which is probably for the best. While the general rule of thumb is that television spin-offs of hit movies pale in comparison ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Troy Roberts (Fri 09-27-2002)
One of the most popular television shows during the last few years has been BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Based on the movie with the same name, BUFFY basically expands on the movie, while making the show darker and edgier for today's society. With any popula... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 10-11-2000)
Now this is how to run a television show! Last season was the best of the series, building mystery upon mystery, thrill upon thrill, throwing lots of curve balls and changing the character’s lives forever. Last May, I thought the show should have ended o... Comicscape: The Ever-Expanding Comic-Con
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-06-2008)
San Diego Comic-Con International 2008 ended last week with the usual fanfare. Comic book and Hollywood talents alike came together to mingle with over 100,000 fans. Those fans learned about the next year’s slate of comics, movies, televis... Horror author Yvonne Navarro Branches out with BUFFY tie-in books.
by Denise Dumars (Tue 02-08-2000)
Novelist Yvonne Navarro would look right at home in the cast of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The slim blonde author practices martial arts and, given the right tools, could probably kick some serious vampire butt. But her main weapon is her computer, with wh... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Once More With Feeling"
by Carl Cortez (Tue 11-06-2001)
Whenever BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER comes up with a show that seems gimmicky in nature, it always seems to overcome the initial hokiness of it with a great payoff. Creator Joss Whedon has always been at the forefront of those episodes. In "Hush" he did an e... Orphen Vol. #1
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 3.9
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 4
Music: 2.5
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 3.4
-Intro... The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
by Tony Whitt (Thu 06-19-2003)
Most genre TV shows hit their stride around the third season - just look at STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION or BABYLON 5. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER had hit that stride even earlier, but a look at last week's series finale shows just what essential viewing t... Dushku returns to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-29-2002)
Eliza Dushku, who had left BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER earlier in 2000 and made noises about not returning to the series, has signed on to do five more episodes of Joss Whedon's groundbreaking show. What's more Dushku, who plays the vampire slayer Faith and ... Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)
Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu... Exclusive photos from the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER wrap party
by Sue Schneider (Tue 05-20-2003)
It's almost time to say goodbye to a show that has captured the hearts of millions: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. On April 18 Fox held a wrap party for the cast, guest stars, and crew at Miauhaus on La Brea Avenue here in Los Angeles.It was a fun filled nigh... Gellar talks next season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-22-2002)
In a new interview with TV GUIDE, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Sarah Michelle Gellar has a few things to say about this last season of the show (which closed out on UPN last night) and what she hopes for next year. "(This season) was a little dark even for me... Pics from the "Sleeper" episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 11-18-2002)
Here are the latest images from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.Afraid that Spike (James Marsters) could be killing again, the gang investigates his mysterious behavior. Their investigation results in a confrontation between Spike and Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gella... BUFFY Writer Douglas Petrie
by Denise Dumars (Wed 02-16-2000)
`She`s a new girl. This is Faith in the year 2000,` Douglas Petrie says of his upcoming episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, entitled `This Year`s Girl.` He adds with a laugh, `It`s also the name of an old Elvis Costello song I like a lot.` Douglas Pe... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on Tape
by John Thonen (Tue 01-09-2001)
I’ve been grousing here for several weeks about the paucity of new fantastic genre video releases and, while the future release schedule shows that this drought will pass, this week is the worst yet. While there are a few titles for special interest fans... Gellar not up for BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER film?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-06-2002)
It looks like Sarah Michelle Gellar isn't all that interested in portraying the ass-kicking vampire slayer BUFFY in a big screen version of the TV show, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. While doing a press junket for her new film SCOOBY DOO, Gellar had this to s... No New Vampire Slayer
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-30-2001)
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER co-executive producer Marti Noxon says that you shouldn't expect to see another new slayer given that Buffy died, again. The last time that happened, Kendra took on the slayer mantle. Then, Kendra died, followed by Faith's debut.W... The Next Big Bust
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-09-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another long look into the dark heart of Comicscape! I thought about devoting another week to complaining about that recent Spider-Man catastrophe One More Day, especially given that the first issue of the new post-... Comicscape: Ben Johnson Counts Out Countdown
by Ben Johnson (Wed 04-30-2008)
Although, as all happy comic fans know by instinct and increasingly lighter wallets, today is Wednesday, and time for another weekly installment of Comicscape (should this not be renamed Comania?), I can’t help feeling the dreary drag that can only ... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER goes GOLD
by James Stevenson (Thu 08-08-2002)
Electronic Arts announced today that Fox Interactive's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER has entered production.The game will be released on August 19th for the Xbox console and features characters and locales from the popular TV show. Fans of the TV series will b... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ... Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Movie (Tue 06-11-2002)
Plot: Unknown, but probably something big and bad. Something so big and bad it can't be shown on the TV show. Of course, given what we've seen on the show, we can't really conceive of what that would be.Players: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Ja...Pics from The 6th Annual BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Posting Board Party
by Sue Schneider and Steven Klotz (Wed 03-05-2003)
On Saturday, February l5, 2003, BUFFY and ANGEL fans from around the world gathered at the American Legion Hall in Hollywood, Calif. for the final Posting Board Party (PBP). The event, this year titled "The Monster's Ball The Last Dance," raised $30,000 ... "The Buffy Files: Chapter 2"
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 10-19-2006)
So I went outta town over the weekend and I took the second season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER with me on the trip. After season one I was excited to dive into season two. The first season wasn't perfect. It had a few episodes that crashed and burned a... Alas, Poor Yorick
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another entry into the Comicscape canon! Last week, I had to pick between two important subjects – the return of Captain America – temporary or not – and the conclusion of DC/Vertigo’s fantas... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... Primeval Buffy
by News Editor (Mon 04-03-2006)
Select Toys has released an image of their upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure -- "Primeval" Buffy. The figure will be available exclusively from Diamond Select Toys' online and will go one sale in June."Primeval" Buffy marks the fourth and f... "The Buffy Files: Chapter 7"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 11-21-2006)
So, it all ends here with season seven of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I must say I entered this season with the most trepidation; not out of concern that the season would be bad but that after this season ended there would be no more episodes to w... Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma... BUFFY D'Hoffryn 12-inch Figure
by News Editor (Sat 12-03-2005)
Sideshow Collectibles has announced they will release an ultra-limited 12" D'Hoffryn figure. Only 750 pieces will be produced worldwide, and it will only be available from Sideshow. D'Hoffryn made several appearances on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER over the y... Buffy Stakes Out Critic Nominations (Mon 06-12-2000)
The WB`s hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer garnered two nominations for Television Critics Association Awards, which honor excellence in TV programming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The awards, determined by a survey of more than 220 North Ameri...BUFFY star hesitant about making a SLAYER movie
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-11-2004)
Recently the Moviehole website interviewed actress Sarah Michelle Gellar about her new movie THE GRUDGE, slated for release on October 22. During the course of the interview Moviehole's reporter asked Gellar what were the chances of her ever committing to... BUFFY: PALE REFLECTIONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-13-2000)
Ah, the evil twin. What a wonderful science fiction cliché—and where would genre TV be without it? What other convention of fantasy and science fiction shows allows the actors or actresses playing the heroes to mug shamelessly as slightly different versio... The Buffy Files: Chapter 3
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 10-29-2006)
I’m pretty obsessive when it comes to viewing television series on DVD. By the nature of my job I have to jump around a bit from one product to another but typically I’ll have a TV on DVD box set filling the gaps of free time. I can do a sing... Free BUFFY MAGAZINE with every Glory pre-order
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-17-2006)
To help promote their upcoming exclusive Glory action figure, Titan Publishing will be offering a free issue of their Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine with all pre-orders taken at this summer's San Diego Comic Con. Aside from Comic Con, pre-orders will ... Joss Whedon, Vampire Creator
by Edward Gross (Tue 05-23-2000)
You`ve got to give Joss Whedon a lot of credit. The guy decides to take a failed motion picture named BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, which was based on his script, and turns it into the hottest genre series since Fox introduced THE X-FILES. And as if this isn`... BUFFY/ANGEL: AUTUMNAL - Christopher Golden & Scott Allie
by Edward Gross (Wed 10-11-2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have proven to be a one-two punch for Dark Horse Comics, turning out to be one of the most lucrative licenses the company has acquired. Refusing to merely churn out one comic after another that pales in comparison to the... News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever... Marti the Vampire Producer Part Two
by Arnold T. Blumberg and Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 03-12-2002)
Second only to Joss Whedon in the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER creative roster, producer Marti Noxon has a strong influenceand strong feelingsregarding the lives of the Slayer and the other characters on the popular UPN show. Today, CINESCAPE continues its di... TOKYOPOP Brings Fan Fave Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series and Soundtrack to US (Fri 05-25-2001)
New property receives multiple media release LOS ANGELES - 05/25/2001 - TOKYOPOP® Anime is proud to announce it has licensed the Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series, while at the same time the Vampire Princess Miyu Official Soundtrack will be one...BUFFY/ANGEL: AUTUMNAL - Christopher Golden & Scott Allie
by Edward Gross (Thu 10-12-2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel have proven to be a one-two punch for Dark Horse Comics, turning out to be one of the most lucrative licenses the company has acquired. Refusing to merely churn out one comic after another that pales in comparison to the... Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... Drawing Blood with Steve Niles
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
IDW published Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s vampire miniseries, 30 Days of Night, in 2002. Launched with little fanfare, the book turned into a sleeper hit with sequels, spin-offs, and word of a film adaptation following shortly thereafter.... Digging Up Deady with Voltaire
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-05-2007)
Aurelio Voltaire Hernández – known to most by his shortened nom de plume, Voltaire – has established himself as a one-man traveling dark carnival. His résumé includes his own brand of catchy, comedic music – dub... Buffy graduates onto DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-13-2003)
The fourth season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER was released this past Tuesday on DVD and deserves a special mention, albeit a somewhat tardy one. The six-disc set contains a lot of goodies that fans will want to check out including commentaries by series c... BUFFY Episode Details
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-26-2001)
The UPN TV network has released information for the coming January 8th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Gone."In the episode's story, a social services worker threatens to take guardianship of Dawn. Complicating matters, the three geek vi... UPDATED! BUFFY returns in CHAOS BLEEDS
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-08-2003)
If the end of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER has got you feeling the blues, better invest in a next gen game system if you want more of the Slayer. Today Vivendi Universal Games announced that the second BUFFY video game, titled BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CHAOS... BUFFY Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-20-2001)
The UPN TV network has released their logline for the coming season premiere of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, a two-parter titled "Bargaining." Here's what they provide:"BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" PREMIERES ON UPN WITH A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR EPISODE AIRING TUESDAY... BUFFY "Life Serial" Info
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-08-2001)
The UPN TV network has released details of the coming October 23rd episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Life Serial."In the episode, Buffy does her best to get on with her life while villains Jonathan, Warren and Andrew unwittingly put the Slayer ... The Buffy Files: Chapter 1
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 10-13-2006)
Even the most dedicated fan boy can never catch every genre series when it airs on TV. You'd think it wouldn't be difficult because until recently there weren't that many sc-fi/fantasy/horror TV series out there. Somehow though back in the old days I mi... BUFFY Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-01-2001)
The UPN TV network has released details of the coming November 13th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Tabula Rasa."In the story, a spell Willow casts to make Buffy forget she was in heaven has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Spike tries to ... BUFFY Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 01-15-2002)
The UPN TV network has released info on the upcoming January 29th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Doublemeat Palace.""Doublemeat Palace" - In order to make ends meet, Buffy takes a new job at a fast food restaurant where there's something fis... BUFFY: CHAOS BLEEDS goes gold
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 08-12-2003)
Vivendi Universal has just informed us that BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CHAOS BLEEDS has gone gold and is being duplicated for shipment to retail shortly. The game will appear on store shelves starting August 26.Available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and Gamecub... BUFFY "Tabula Rasa" Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-06-2001)
The UPN TV network has released images from the coming November 20th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Tabula Rasa."The episode not only features Spike and Willow unleashed, but it looks like Buffy and Giles will be having a heart-to-heart befo... CONTEST: Win BUFFY Season 7 on DVD!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-16-2004)
Today marks the release of the seventh and final season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. By now you should have heard something of this show and it's impact on genre fans and television; if you haven't, how's life been treating you living in outer space?We've... BUFFY season two coming to DVD
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 03-06-2002)
Hot off the heels of the highly praised first season BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER DVD box set comes word that Fox Home Video is going to release BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON on June 11.The box set will include, obviously, every episode... BUFFY Episode Info
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 10-02-2001)
The UPN TV network has released details of the coming October 16th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Flooded."Three new baddies will make Buffy's transition to adult responsibilities even tougher. Buffy tries to find new vocation but is overwhe... BUFFY comes to the Game Boy
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-03-2003)
Video game publisher THQ has now shipped their new Game Boy Advance video game BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WRATH OF THE DARKHUL KING to stores. The game lets you play as either Buffy or one of her Scooby friends (Xander, Willow, Giles or Riley) as she stake... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... New BUFFY Cast Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-29-2001)
The UPN TV network has released their first promotional shots for the cast of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Individual cast pictures were released of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Emma Caulfield, James Marsters, Anthony Stewart Head (yep, still ther... BUFFY Episode Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-23-2001)
The UPN TV network has released images from the coming November 27th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Wrecked."As previously reported, the episode's story finds Buffy becomes so intent on fighting her attraction to Spike that she fails to reco... Comicscape: Five Problems with American Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-28-2008)
The mainstream American comic industry never fails to alternately enthrall and enrage fans. Big-selling independents like Image, IDW, and Dark Horse offer fresh alternatives, but Marvel and DC still rule the roost. Both companies carry a stable ... Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)
Sometimes death sneaks up on you. I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri... BUFFY Episode Details
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-25-2001)
The UPN TV network has released their logline info on the October 9th episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Here's what the network provided:A VISITING DEMON OFFERS THE SCOOBY GANG AN EERY REMINDER OF BUFFY'S DEATH AND RESURRECTION ON BUFFY THE VAMPIR... BUFFY: two honeymoons and gloom
by Mike Whybark (Wed 01-15-2003)
First, a correction. Yesterday we ran a story about the marriage of Freddie Prinze JR. and Sarah Michelle Gellar, based on a story clearly dated in September. We're very sorry. In fact, the young couple were on their second honeymoon, completing one which... Marti the Vampire Producer Part Three
by Arnold T. Blumberg and Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 03-15-2002)
As the creative boss of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (not including series creator Joss Whedon, of course), producer Marti Noxon is the chief guiding force in the lives of the title character and her fellow residents of Sunnydale. Today, we conclude our chat ... "Buffy" comic gets second printing
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-16-2007)
Dark Hose comics has announced that they will head back to press on the first issue of the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight comic."Admittedly, our expectations were already gigantic, but this has surpassed even those," said Dirk Wood, ... BUFFY Halloween Episode
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-18-2001)
The UPN TV network has released details of the coming October 3oth episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "All the Way."Buffy's friends celebrate Xander and Anya's engagement while Dawn puts herself in danger when she sneaks out with friends to engag... Marti the Vampire Producer - Part One
by Arnold T. Blumberg and Anthony C. Ferrante (Thu 03-07-2002)
As fans certainly know, BUFFY and ANGEL have always been two series focused on pushing the boundaries in genre entertainment. Now they're exploring the uncharted waters of widescreen broadcasting, but producer Marti Noxon insists that this is still only f... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... BUFFY gets snubbed by Emmy ballots
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-27-2002)
After years of denying the rightful Emmys for quality in television drama to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, it seems this time around the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is making things hard for Joss Whedon and company even before the Emmy votes are c... No Buffy in Gellar's Future Says Hubby
by News Editor (Sat 07-30-2005)
E! News reports that Freddie Prinze Jr. told the Television Critics Association that his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, would not be a "vampire-hunting slayer chick" again. Prinze stated the chances were very slim for Gellar to ever take on the role of Buff... BUFFY finally coming to DVD!
by Scott Collura (Thu 09-27-2001)
It's a good time to be a BUFFY: THE VAMPIRE SLAYER fan. The BUFFY spin-off, ANGEL, kicked off its third season this week on The WB, while the original BUFFY episodes have begun syndication on the F/X channel (isn't that baby fat on the first season Ms. Ge... September 2 September 8: BUFFY, the most offensive show on TV?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 09-02-2002)
Prepare for ranting in 3... 2... 1...The Parents Television Council can kiss my TV-lovin' ass.I hate, hate, hate the PTC.There. I said it.I don't like organizations whose sole purpose is to push television networks to program only their idea of "family-fr... UPN Talks BUFFY
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-18-2001)
The UPN TV Network is understandably glad about acquiring BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, but is Sarah Michelle Gellar happy they did?While addressing the press at the TCA in Los Angeles, UPN prez, Dean Valentine addressed the BUFFY star, saying, "From our poin... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Alyson Hannigan: BUFFY Movie
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-07-2001)
Alyson Hannigan has been commenting on the possibility of a new BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER... and it isn't happening all that soon.While talking to Empire Online, Hannigan gave her take on a movie based on the series, saying, "There are no concrete plans. T... Specs for BUFFY season six
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-25-2004)
Fox Home Video has released details on the May 25 release of season six of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Fans of the Sunnydale slayer will be happy to know that the famous musical episode, "Once More With Feeling", will include a commentary track by Joss Whed... Feb. 11 Feb. 17: A Brief Discourse on Things BUFFY
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-11-2002)
So, anyone else sick to death of Dawn on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER?I really don't like her very much. She's all whiny and "what about me" all the time. So boring.Buffy is the Slayer, always saving the world, you'd think that Dawn would cut her big sis a li... Tsukihime Lunar Legend Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Tue 02-28-2006)
What They SayThe relationship between Arcueid and Shiki is deeper than others may realize. But can this relationship endure their heritage? Roa has finally appeared and Arcueid217;s mission couldn217;t be more evident than now. But how is Shiki tied... Hellsing: Rescript (Mon 05-26-2003)
What They SayDisc Catalogue Numbers: DVD-200401/DVD-200403The Review!Audio: Presented in Dolby Digital Stereo Japanese, the show\'s sountrack is, arguably, the greatest asset it\'s got. A generally pleasing mix, the music and dialogue and sound effects al...Noxon talks more BUFFY
by Christopher Allan Smith, Arnold T. Blumberg and Anthony C. Ferrante (Wed 03-20-2002)
In an exclusive interview with CINESCAPE magazine, producer/writer Marti Noxon is talking again about this year's changes on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and her increasing role in shaping the series. In part two of her three part interview with us, Noxon re... FIREFLY captain is now BUFFY preacher
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-10-2003)
After having served his duty as the captain on Joss Whedon's cancelled FIREFLY, actor Nathan Fillion will be next seen on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Fillion will star in the final five episodes of the show playing Caleb, a fallen preacher who has allied h... Whedon promises brighter BUFFY
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-01-2002)
Now that things have gotten markedly darker on Joss Whedon's signature show, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, over season six, Whedon is hoping season seven will return a little light to the cast and stories. "Last season was about getting everyone so depressed ... More "Once More" BUFFY Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-24-2001)
The UPN TV network has released an additional 2 images from the coming musical episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, titled "Once More With Feeling." One of the pix shows BUFFY creator Joss Whedon in the act of directing.Click on the thumbnails here and be... THE TWO FACES OF DRACULA: Rudolf Martin
by Edward Gross (Mon 10-30-2000)
This television season, Rudolf Martin has offered two distinct takes on a single `character`, essaying the role of Count Dracula as well as Bram Stoker`s real-life inspiration for the fictional count, Vlad the Impaler. Let`s face it, the man simply can`t ... Riley Not Returning to BUFFY, Yet
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-16-2001)
Marc Blucas, who played Riley on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, has been talking about the possibility of returning to the series.While promoting his work in the coming SUMMER CATCH, Blucas revealed that he and Joss Whedon had been talking about that return, t... Tsukihime Lunar Legend Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 06-27-2005)
What They SayThe ability to see the threads that bind everything and to be able to destroy anything just by severing it is known as the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. Shiki has such a power, or would that be a curse that he must endure? Thankfully, he w... Michelle Trachtenberg comments on the future of BUFFY
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 09-20-2002)
Amid rumors that BUFFY's seventh season might be its last, Michelle Trachtenberg has revealed it may be a bit premature to comment on whether the show will be returning for an eighth season or not. Additionally, she states that it is also too early to spe... Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)
Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi... Dances with the Undead: Kim Newman, Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
JUDGMENT OF TEARS has a lighter tone than THE BLOODY RED BARON, an element that author Kim Newman decided upon early. `Needing a rest after the war-torn Red Baron book, I decided to skip the obvious World War II setting and relax a little by enjoying `la ... Top 10 Best Of Comics 2001 Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 12-31-2001)
Picking up where we left off, here's the rest of the best!#7) Elektra - Proving that not all bad girls are irredeemable demons bathing in blood or writhing in the fires of Hell (how Chaotic), Elektra Natchios is a complex woman with some serious issues. A... ANGEL
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 02-21-2000)
It may have seemed a natural thing to do, to spin off handsome, brooding Angel from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER to his own series. BUFFY's creative team are a part of ANGEL, bringing their talents from the Slayer's realm to resettle the tortured vampire in L... It's finally here: the end of BUFFY
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-20-2003)
Tonight the final episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER will air on UPN. The one-hour finale wraps up this year's "big bad" storyline involving The First as well as serves as a coda for the seven-year series. What does series creator/tonight's episode wri... ANGEL: Supervising Producer Tim Minear
by Edward Gross (Mon 07-24-2000)
Try as he may, ANGEL supervising producer Tim Minear seems unable to remove himself from the sci-fi and horror genres. Alright, admittedly he`s probably not trying all that hard to escape a form of storytelling that has been very good to him, but it is c... Britney Spears to fight Gellar on BUFFY?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 05-24-2002)
Take this with a grain of salt: The British newspaper THE DAILY STAR is reporting pop music sensation Britney Spears has signed for six episodes of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The stint, set to begin when the show returns in the fall, will have the teen sta... Genre Shows in the Running for TV Guide Awards
by Steve Ryfle (Mon 01-01-2001)
Genre TV shows have always had trouble winning the big awards, not to mention mere nominations, at the Emmys, so it`s a pleasant surprise to see some of the newest as well as some of the most recognizable names in sci-fi and fantasy television get nominat... Means and Ends
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comicscape, where I’ll drag you through the soul-wrenching depths of moral inquiry and sequential art psychoanalysis. This week, I want to revisit an issue I touched ... Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)
The full schedule for this year's Comic Con has been released here but as always, we're going to sift through the press releases and give you the panels covering Movies, DVD and TV events. You can check out the first two days below.Wednesday, July 23, PRE... Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)
As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth... Mainstream Readers and Future Formats
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-19-2008)
Marvel will adapt Stephen King’s 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, The Stand, into a 24-issue maxi series. Details remain scant, but we’ll know more soon enough. Dark Horse has signed a three-year “first look” deal with Univer... Opening the Black Dossier: The Alan Moore Interview, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-07-2007)
After over a year of delays, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier will hit comic shops next Wednesday, November 14th. The Black Dossier has been the source of controversy and speculation ... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... Running up the Hill with Brandon Thomas
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of Comicscape. Before I dive into my interview with comic writer Brandon Thomas, I want to acknowledge the passing of Heath Ledger, who passed away in his apartment yesterday morning. Ledger, of co... Turning on the New Radio with Alex Cahill and Jad Ziade
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-30-2007)
Over the past couple of years, Jad Ziade and Alex Cahill’s fledgling publishing company, The New Radio, has garnered the attention of the mainstream comics press with their one-shots Xeric-Award-winning Something So Familiar and, later, The Island. ... Don't Believe the Hype
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-05-2008)
Who do you trust? Whose side are you on? What would you do with one more day? This summer, everything will change. Do you even care anymore? Public Enemy once said “Don’t believe the hype,” Maniacs. I’... Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen G. Larson of the United States District Court, Central District of California handed down an historic ruling in the legal battle over Superman. As of right now, the heirs of Jerry Siegel—his widow Joanne Siegel and daug... THE THIRST
by Tim Janson (Fri 07-06-2007)
I have a bit of a hard time classifying The Thirst. It’s a vampire movie and it’s exceptionally gore-filled, but I have a hard time calling it a horror film because it’s not scary. I know…a lot of horror films are not sc... Buffy's Golden Anniversary...? Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-02-2002)
It shouldn't be a surprise that the comic book tie-in series connected with one of genre television's greatest success stories is now reaching its golden anniversary issue. After all, the saga of the Vampire Slayer has amassed an enormous fan base over th... Eliza Dushku, Faith No More? Part Two
by P. MACDOUGAL (Tue 05-28-2002)
Best known to genre fans as Faith, that other slayer on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, Eliza Dushku has actually had a lengthy acting career considering her young age. Before nailing the role of Faith, the tough-fighting, hard-living, take-no-prisoners slayer,... ANGEL: Episode By Episode, Part 2
by Edward Gross (Mon 08-21-2000)
Last week, we began an exclusive look at the first season of ANGEL as told through the eyes of supervising producer Tim Minear. What follows is the second part of this guided tour.... `The Bachelor Party` explores a bit more of Doyle’s past, introduci...