tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post1173244317535773550..comments2024-02-04T05:13:04.501-05:00Comments on Nik at Nite: This. Isn't. Happening.Nikki Staffordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-66778238877058800152009-05-30T18:49:15.081-04:002009-05-30T18:49:15.081-04:00Nikki, I think you should get your quotation put o...Nikki, I think you should get your quotation put on a t-shirt--"I am opposed to a Jossless Buffy on principle!"--and wear it to Slayage in 2010.Cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387687034508838126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-48207469045735456082009-05-28T00:12:24.386-04:002009-05-28T00:12:24.386-04:00It was (mostly) awesome while it lasted, BC, and I...<BR>It was (mostly) awesome while it lasted, BC, and I hope to return to it one day. The interview is from 2000, so no talk about <I>Heroes</I> or <I>Superman/Batman</I>, but still lots about Superman and Batman (including <I>The Long Halloween</I>) and behind-the-scenes wonkiness. We didn't just cover superheroes, though. Now that I think about it, there's also a great, full-page <I>Buffy</I> illo from Bruce Timm, producer on the <I>New Batman/Superman Adventures</I> cartoons and much else (probably out on the Interwebs somewhere now). If you're interested in a copy and can't track one down I could dig one up, to mix directional metaphors.Blamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342343767763035991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-50730010728573324672009-05-27T19:25:22.870-04:002009-05-27T19:25:22.870-04:00This. Must. Not. Happen.
It's hard enough when peo...This. Must. Not. Happen.<br />It's hard enough when people think of the Kristy Swanson film when I say I'm writing about "Buffy" (in my PhD program). :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-24928918334803967902009-05-27T19:23:18.100-04:002009-05-27T19:23:18.100-04:00@Blam: Oops! Sorry, thought you meant the unaire...@Blam: Oops! Sorry, thought you meant the unaired cartoon, which would have been great. You've interviewed Jeph Loeb??!! That's completely awesome. You used to publish a comics magazine??!!! That's even more awesome!!!Batcabbagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609077644806458692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-75409230742430896602009-05-27T13:28:52.556-04:002009-05-27T13:28:52.556-04:00Nik, don't know if you've yet seen the brief respo...Nik, don't know if you've yet seen the brief response Joss offered to this news, so here's the link:<br /><br />http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/05/a-joss-less-buf.htmlhumanebeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717844158635399246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-63619263839641795632009-05-27T12:36:14.887-04:002009-05-27T12:36:14.887-04:00Nikki & BC: I meant the little cartoon illo th...<BR>Nikki & BC: I meant the little cartoon illo that Nikki posted, not the animated series. I'm well aware of that and of Jeph Loeb's work -- spent hours on the phone with him for an issue of <I>Comicology</I>, a magazine that I published and then edited/packaged for another publisher until that publisher's actions became intolerable while I dealt with health issues that forced me to first fold the magazine and then pretty much stop working altogether. I haven't loved everything that Loeb's written but he was very gracious during a great, comprehensive interview.Blamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342343767763035991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-77650739589538057982009-05-27T08:48:31.944-04:002009-05-27T08:48:31.944-04:00JJ: You're right; Joss isn't perfect, because he's...JJ: You're right; Joss isn't perfect, because he's human, and I don't think anyone ever expects anyone to be perfect. I agree there were things that could have been done differently, but Joss's style was being cramped by the networks, and he was forced to focus on things he shouldn't have had to worry about. He didn't have the luxury that Darlton has right now, of a network showing confidence in him and promising no cancellation and allowing him to do whatever he wanted. So for that reason, his hands were tied sometimes. Didn't change the fact the series was frickin' brilliant. <br /><br />And I am opposed to a Jossless Buffy on principle. When he lost his focus on Buffy's season 4 because he was turning his sights to Angel's first season, it showed. When he had his script utterly rewritten for the movie, it was a disaster. When he was focused and doing nothing but Buffy, it was awesome. :) <br /><br />I absolutely wouldn't go see it. I agree with you 100% about the Kuzuis and their greed in this whole thing.Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-42752332059975034722009-05-27T08:44:53.055-04:002009-05-27T08:44:53.055-04:00Blam: I wasn't sure if you meant the Buffy cartoon...Blam: I wasn't sure if you meant the Buffy cartoon that had been in development (in which case Batcabbage is right, and it was Jeph Loeb) or the cartoon that accompanied the post. I thought it was encoded to go straight to the guy's site and just realized it wasn't, and I hate to grab anything without permission, so whether or not you were asking about that, you can check out the guy's site here:<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/r8jlafNikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-71173096234682402582009-05-27T03:14:21.757-04:002009-05-27T03:14:21.757-04:00I'm not opposed to the concept of a Jossless Buffy...I'm not opposed to the concept of a Jossless Buffy project on principle. The guy's not perfect, as talented as he is, and if asked what I disliked about Buffy (the tv show) I could go on at some length. Even without Whedon's specific take on the character, the premise he came up with 20 years ago is pretty cool in its own right, and someone else's spin on it could be interesting.<br /><br />But not the Kuzuis'. They ruined Joss' script -- seriously, find the original script Whedon wrote for that movie, it's not hard, and compare it to what was made. Not only is it darker in tone, it's also much funnier. These people have done nothing but cash cheques sent them for their non-roles in the Buffy and Angel tv shows for 15 plus years, and now they want more money. I am not interested in another Kuzui Buffy movie.JJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-65093469948934960752009-05-27T03:02:26.930-04:002009-05-27T03:02:26.930-04:00@Blam: Who did the Buffy cartoon?
If I'm rem...@Blam: <I> Who did the Buffy cartoon? </I> <br /><br />If I'm remembering correctly (and there's every chance that I'm not) I believe the Buffy cartoon was fleshed out by Joss and Jeph Loeb, writer on Smallville and Heroes (and scapegoat of the latter show's decline, despite a room full of writers, and a generally sucky show), and writer of many fine comics, and a few lame ones (Ultimates 3 sucked donkey... things). Matter of fact, I just checked Buffy Season 8 #20 (which was written by Jeph, and featured a nice Buffy cartoon-style dream sequence), and yes, he developed the Buffy cartoon with Joss for television. The comic was illustrated by Eric Wight, who designed the look of the cartoon with them.Batcabbagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609077644806458692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-18239013843418968162009-05-27T01:13:33.011-04:002009-05-27T01:13:33.011-04:00Yeah, I think the producers are really shooting th...Yeah, I think the producers are really shooting themselves in the foot with this one. There is going to be so much bad press going on with this one, that if they alienate their target audience this early on, there is no chance for profit.<br /><br />I posted a much expanded version of my comments over on my blog, too. This just burns me up, and I've only seen the first two seasons so far!B.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02374224273058102072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-7901840738262341592009-05-27T00:19:10.942-04:002009-05-27T00:19:10.942-04:0013th post!
I forgot to ask who did the Buffy cart...<BR>13th post!<br /><br />I forgot to ask who did the Buffy cartoon, Nikki. So who did the Buffy cartoon?Blamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342343767763035991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-84426026639756599432009-05-26T23:06:15.159-04:002009-05-26T23:06:15.159-04:00Nikki: I was talking to my husband about this at d...<BR><I><B>Nikki:</B> I was talking to my husband about this at dinner, and I said, "I wouldn't go to this movie. I would have zero interest in it, as would any other Buffy fan." It's dead from the get-go, since they'd have to aim it at Buffy fans to get them to come. ARGH.</I> <br /><br />You mean "<I>GRR.</I> ARGH." 8^)<br /><br />The <I>EW</I> page with the article also has a poll. <I>Nobody</I> has voted with a yea on seeing the movie. 33% went for "They can make it, but it will never exist to me." 65% chose "When and where is the riot occurring?" (I can only assume the missing 2% is due to decimals coming off the other numbers, so maybe fewer than 0.5% people did vote positively but it wasn't enough for that answer to show up in the results.)<br /><br />Over on the <I>Hollywood Reporter</I> page with the original piece, there's a poll running on who should be cast in the proposed movie. Other, with a write-in option, is winning with 49%. My write-in vote was for Michelle Trachtenberg.Blamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342343767763035991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-85844347456093318732009-05-26T22:39:00.467-04:002009-05-26T22:39:00.467-04:00And there lies your shadow juncture!
I would also...And there lies your shadow juncture!<br /><br />I would also assume that their 'interest' in the original movie is what led to the obvious results which remain recorded on tape.<br /><br />Word verification: sabbatBennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036549649615941601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-76223106394834922442009-05-26T22:26:57.864-04:002009-05-26T22:26:57.864-04:00The Kuzuis own the original script rights, which m...The Kuzuis own the original script rights, which means they own the character of Buffy. This is why they were listed as executive producers on the series, although they had nothing to do with it.<br /><br />It's also why a movie couldn't include any characters except Buffy. We could see - the return of Pike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-9117918436144625512009-05-26T22:01:16.812-04:002009-05-26T22:01:16.812-04:00Oh, I forgot. Have you heard of Joss' upcoming pro...Oh, I forgot. Have you heard of Joss' upcoming project "Cabin in the Woods"?<br /><br />It's co-written and directed by Drew Goddard, who wrote and produced on <I>Lost</I> and <I>Alias</I> as well as writing for <I>Angel</I> and <I>Buffy</I>.Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036549649615941601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-78793834686693534362009-05-26T21:56:47.944-04:002009-05-26T21:56:47.944-04:00I would certainly like to find out which producers...I would certainly like to find out which producers are attached to the project. See if there are any connection to the original movie.<br /><br />By the way, just found out Mr. Whedon wrote <I>Alien: Resurrection</I>.Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036549649615941601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-72844115750153739122009-05-26T21:47:40.996-04:002009-05-26T21:47:40.996-04:00I was talking to my husband about this at dinner, ...I was talking to my husband about this at dinner, and I said, "I wouldn't go to this movie. I would have zero interest in it, as would any other Buffy fan." It's dead from the get-go, since they'd have to aim it at Buffy fans to get them to come. ARGH. <br /><br />And joshua, I think that's a BRILLIANT idea. Angelina Jolie could play me, because she's a DEAD RINGER. <br /><br />*cough*Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-56606621854767372652009-05-26T21:47:09.661-04:002009-05-26T21:47:09.661-04:00So, Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton?
*vomits a litt...So, Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton?<br /><br />*vomits a little*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-71357913843770624062009-05-26T20:27:28.489-04:002009-05-26T20:27:28.489-04:00I think my Twitter feed for the afternoon says all...I think my Twitter feed for the afternoon says all I need to say on it:<br /><br />The more I think about this Whedonless Buffy, the madder I get. It's just disrespectful to a cast and crew who worked hard to be great.<br /><br />It's also an insult to us Buffy fans, new and old alike, saying that what we love can be done better. At least the new Star Trek had Nimoy.<br /><br />And the new Star Trek had the same characters. Rebooting Buffy without the scooby gang will make it as unmemorable as the original movie.B.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02374224273058102072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-37494436678181059652009-05-26T20:10:54.386-04:002009-05-26T20:10:54.386-04:00I almost fell off my chair this morning when I fir...I almost fell off my chair this morning when I first read of this. <I>Buffy</I> without Joss? That's just crazy talk. <br /><br />According to Ausiello over at EW, Joss had this response to the news they were thinking of doing a <I>Buffy</I> movie without him: "I hope it's cool." I definitely have to applaud his restraint, because God knows my reply would have involved much more profanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-41492284359172400122009-05-26T19:38:49.528-04:002009-05-26T19:38:49.528-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Batcabbagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609077644806458692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-87772722951554012632009-05-26T19:34:41.077-04:002009-05-26T19:34:41.077-04:00They claim in the article it will be a new generat...They claim in the article it will be a new generation Slayer, so the movie shouldn't even be called BuffyRobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471516481228209895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-6859819057936123762009-05-26T19:26:50.435-04:002009-05-26T19:26:50.435-04:00Here's an idea worth developing:
Nikki the Idioti...Here's an idea worth developing:<br /><br />Nikki the Idiotic Hollywood Producer Slayer.yourblindspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17976169517693699335noreply@blogger.com