still sick and barely alive

In case you were wondering...I have been super sick for almost three weeks now. Like...cough till I gag sick...like head feels like its in a vice grip sick...like toxic fluids oozing from my nose sick...you get the picture. And I lost my voice...its finally coming back. But I thought I would spare you all from my hacking wheezing and marge simpson sounding voice. I will try to be back soon yall!

Group Sex with Faith

Read about Eliza's naughty new indie film and a few comments about Buffy, Dollhouse, and how she got into acting! Click here!

An article about my latest theatrical endeavor...

Read all about it here! Lord Butterscotch and DarkWater Phantom!

Wildclaw Wicked Winter Carnival

WildClaw Theatre presents

The Wicked Winter Carnival
A Benefit for The Great God Pan

You are cordially invited to the Wicked Winter Carnival, a benefit for WildClaw Theatre's inaugural production, Arthur Machen's The Great God Pan.

Please join us as we celebrate the season and this new venture, bringing true horror to the Chicago stage, with music, staged readings, food, dancing, raffles, contests, silent auctions, cash bar, and dancing monkeys.*

Where: Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway, Chicago
When: Saturday, December 8 th. Doors open at 8. Entertainment begins promptly at 8:30 and will continue well into the morning.

Live performances by:
-James Anthony Zoccoli,
-Shanghai Low Theatricals featuring Steve Pickering
-The Pat Smillie Blues Band,
-Ingenious Whittler (featuring Jeff Christian)
-Andy Lawfer, Esteban Cruz, and the Game Show Show Girls
-Plus several more very special guests!

Also on tap for the evening:
-The B-movie Horror Queen Scream-off,
-Turn Your Friend into a Monster with Aly Greaves
-The Ultimate Horror Movie Trivia contest
-50/50 raffle
-Glorious prizes
-Dancing monkeys*

A remarkably frightening Silent Auction with items such as:
-A full headshot session, w/makeup
-Restaurant and spa packages
-A vintage 1980 Moog Opus 3 synthesizer. Just think - you too can be like Kraftwerk, Stereolab, or The Rentals!

All this, and more, for a suggested donation at the door of $20.

Proceeds from this benefit will go directly towards WildClaw Theatre's inaugural production, Arthur Machen's The Great God Pan, adapted and directed by Charley Sherman, opening February 24 th at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please send a check or money order made out to WildClaw Theatre, 312 N. May, Chicago, Il 60607. Or, please visit www.wildclawtheatre.com, where you can make a direct credit card donation using PayPal.

You do NOT want to miss this Spectacularly Horrific and Supernaturally Decadent Evening of Holiday Debauchery, Myth and Mayhem!!!

* There will be no dancing monkeys.

And for the Buffy fans....i believe a certain Mister Trick might be attending...i will be very excited! There will be some Buffy Swag up for auction as well!

Episode #024 Fall TV Revisted, Naughty Faith, and News!

Finally an episode! Professor Elizabeth and I react to the Fall 2007 TV Season...I finish Go Ask Malice...and you get lots of News....

Joss'd Podcast
Buffy Between the Lines Audio Drama http://buffybetweenthelines.com/

Wildclaw Theatre http://www.wildclawtheatre.com/

Fall TV 2007:

Support the writer's strike! http://www.fans4writers.com

Bionic Woman, Journeyman, Moonlight, Pushing Daisies, Reaper, and more!

Laptop is Alive! ALIVE!

Laptop has been rebuilt...made stronger! To the tune of $330 dollars. Ouch. So podcast will be coming soon...i will have to record it all again though ugh.

WildClaw Theatre-Bringing Horror to the Chicago Stage!

As if I did not have enough to do...Some of my crazy pals and I are starting up a new theatre company in Chicago dedicated to bringing horror and fantasy to the Chicago stage! Many of the individuals involved were responsible for doing Clive Barker's In The Flesh play in the early 90's which was the first and most influential piece of theatre that I had ever seen. Now I am one of them and its very cool! So if you have some extra cash lying about and want to support the arts, head over to our website (which is in progress) or if you live in the area, mark your calendars for December 8th for the Wildclaw Wicked Winter Carnival Benefit Extravaganza....it will be a heck of a party. Our first production is Arthur Machen's The Great God Pan...and seriously folks, this is going to be some sexy scarey stuff of nightmares. I cannot wait. here's the poster...and if that isn't enough to make you come to Chicago to see it...I am not sure what's wrong with you?

Undead America Supports the WGA Strike! You can too!

November 9, 2007

FANS STAND BEHIND WRITERS IN LABOR DISPUTE
Fans4Writers.com Web site launched to pool resources, coordinate activities

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Don't write until it's right."

That's the message fans have for writers of their favorite shows as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike nears the end of its first week. On Thursday, November 8, an ad hoc group of fans from around the nation launched Fans4Writers.com, as part of a grassroots coordinated effort to support WGA writers.

"As fans, obviously we want to see our shows back on the air as soon as possible," said organizer Brenda Lawhorn. "But at the same time, we recognize that it's the writers who make these shows so compelling, and they need to get fair compensation for the work they do."

The Fans4Writers campaign is made up of several components:

DIRECT SUPPORT: Through its "Food for Thought" program, Fans4Writers will organize and facilitate the delivery of provisions to writers on the picket lines. In addition, fans will gather to join their favorite writers on the picket lines.

MORAL SUPPORT: Through a paid ad in a major publication, fans will tell the industry - and the public - in no uncertain terms that they support the writers' right to a fair deal.

FOUNDATION SUPPORT: At the conclusion of the strike, any remaining funds will be donated to the Writers Guild Foundation to support its charitable and educational activities.

"The studios might not be prepared to value the writers highly enough to offer them a fair deal," said Christopher Frankonis, another of the site's organizers. "But the fans will commit themselves, their time, their energy, and their money to show just how highly we value them, for as long as the strike lasts."

Fans4Writers volunteers will make another "Food for Thought" food drop at 9 a.m. Friday morning at the WGA's planned picket line, in front of the 20th Century Fox studio on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles.

# # #

ABOUT FANS4WRITERS: The Fans4Writers Web site and effort are unaffiliated with the Writers Guild of America, except in spirit.

More from Joss on the WGA Strike!

Check the witty words of wisdom from our Fearless Leader. And show your support for the wonderful writers who are getting the shaft...find out how at Fans4Writers!

Laptop is sick...podcast delayed

I am sorry guys and gals...my laptop has been running really funny. I have recorded not one but TWO episodes that have both been eaten by the mac netherworld. I finally took it into the store and its getting a new harddrive and more memory...but it means further delays. I will try to record a little something on my sansa for you. But hopefully we will be back in business next week.

In the meantime, don't forget to check out the Buffy comics and the Angel After the Fall first issue. Also, pick up a copy of The Physics of the Buffyverse and start learning.

Now's the time to start watching Smallville too! They are slowly gearing up for the return of Brainiac and I cannot wait for James Marsters to come back to the show.

So...soon my pretties...very soon.

Cool Buffy Customs on Ebay!

Check out the Evolution of Willow custom by Jinxieman!

And the Older and Far Away custom set with a Halfrek by Jsebold!

And here are two that I did a few years ago...not being sold by me thou but i can vouch for the seller...

Restless Tara

Groosalug

Woo Hoo! New Joss and Eliza show coming soon!

Read all about it. I am psyched...the only bad news is its on Fox. I plan to expand Undead America to cover this show when it comes on or perhaps spin off another podcast about it. In my copius spare time.

So check out the news and I am back at the recording this weekend guys and gals. So expect a new episode shortly!

Vote for BuffySMGlover's Poem!

Please join me in supporting Undead America contributor and listener Tim aka Buffysmglover by voting for his poem!
http://www.poetry.com/voteforme/poemvote1.asp?PID=12383842

Back from Paradise and Vaguely Tan!

I just returned from Hawaii for my sister's wedding! It was great but I am overwhelmed with 600 emails and lots of work to do. Podcast coming shortly. I swear...

In the meantime, something to ponder....

Why was there never a Buffy European Vacation episode? You know what I mean....lots of shows do them. If there was such an episode....what would you have liked to see?

15 Minutes of fame...Undead America in the News!

Squeeee....Thanks to fan Miss Lily...the Undead America Podcast was mentioned in a Buffy article in the San Diedo CityBeat! Neato huh? The whole article is pretty fun and I am TOTALLY stealing that idea about the Buffy Fantasy Football Game. Too fun! Click to read it....

Next Episode All About Faith...tell me your thoughts...

So the next episode is all about Faith again...I'll be covering Faith Hope and Trick from season three with my friend Chris and finishing up Go Ask Malice...so let me know what you think about the naughty slayer...

Selling lots of randomness on ebay

Trying to scurry up some cash for my Hawaii trip...so by some of my crap. There's even some Buffy stuff in there...you know you want some...everybody's doing it. Oh and some Hereos custom figures in there too...

DIY Angel Season Six Comic Covers!

Announcing a NEW INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE at our Buffy Collector Club:
Angel: After the Fall Interactive Comic Subscription Experience

September 21, 2007 (Pittsburgh, PA): Online toy and collectible retailer Time and Space Toys has teamed up with IDW Publishing to offer Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fans a chance to get involved in the much anticipated Angel: After the Fall comic book series. Conceptualized by Buffy/Angel creator Joss Whedon himself, the twelve issue series will pick up where Season Five of the fan-favorite television series left off. Time and Space Toys will offer its own exclusive version of the series, inviting fans themselves to create and select the cover artwork for eleven of the twelve issues. Billed as an "interactive comic subscription," fans who have subscribed to Time and Space Toys' exclusive series will have the opportunity to pitch and discuss cover ideas and vote amongst themselves to determine the exclusive cover concepts that will be used on the published comic books.

Public fan forum SlayAlive.com has been chosen as the venue for entry submissions, discussion and voting. Entries need not be actual drawings, but can also be concepts and ideas to be transformed by IDW's team of artists into a unique cover. A contest will be held each month for the next month's cover. Each month's winner will receive a cover credit in the issue as well as a prize package of Buffy and Angel merchandise from the Time and Space Toys Buffy Collector Club. Each of the twelve issues is limited to 1000 copies. The twelve month subscription to the exclusive cover series is available to purchase only at Time and Space Toys' Buffy Collector Club website, BuffyCollectorClub.com.

"This is a unique experience in which fans' own ideas can be immortalized," says Time and Space Toys President Kevin Kriess. " I cannot think of a better way for the continuing story of Angel. The fan ideas and forum interaction will create another level of entertainment and fun for the participants over the next twelve months."

"This is a creative way to involve Angel's passionate fanbase in this exciting new series," added Chris Ryall, IDW's Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, "and I'm happy to work with Kevin-and the fans-to deliver some special covers for this project."

The first issue in the series is scheduled to be released on November 28, 2007 and features a "launch" cover exclusive shared by Pittsburgh area comic store chain, New Dimension Comics. Issues 2 through 12 will be released about once per month after that, each featuring a winning fan cover concept. For more information on participating in this unique comic book experience, please visit
www.TimeandSpaceToys.com
www.BuffyCollectorClub.com
www.SlayAlive.com

Episode #023 Five by Five

In this episode: News, Buffy Season 8 #6 No Future For You Part One, Genuine Molded Plastic, and Go Ask Malice pgs. 150-200.

New Buffy Podcast Espresso Pump!

Episode #022 Not Dead Yet...

Episode 022: Not Dead Yet… 9/17/07
In this episode: lots of news, toy updates, and designer imposter on the Fall 2007 tv season and author Christopher Moore.

-Angel After the Fall Comic Preview

-Ripper news: Part one and Part Two

My New Boyfriend...Capt. Jack...WATCH TORCHWOOD!


Sugar Shock by Joss Whedon Issue One and Issue Two

For more news, check out www.whedonesque.com daily.

Genuine Molded Plastic:
Judge Wave and Revamped line cancelled.
Tooned up Buffy for pre-order
Inara’s Shuttle ornament for preorder
Serenity’s ship’s papers for preorder

Designer Imposter: Fall TV Roundup
On the CW:
Reaper, Smallville, and Supernatural!

On NBC:
Chuck, Heroes, Journeyman, Bionic Woman, Friday Night Lights, My Name is Earl, The Office, 30 Rock, Scrubs.

On CBS:

How I met Your Mother, Moonlight, Numbers, Without a Trace

On ABC:
Pushing Daisies

On Fox: Bones

On BBC America/SCI-FI: Torchwood and Doctor Who

Designer Imposter Part Two:
Christopher Moore:
Bloodsucking Fiends, You Suck, A Dirty Job, The Stupidest Angel

Check out Buffy Between the Lines Audio Drama! www.buffybetweenthelines.com
New Buffy Podcast! Espresso Pump by Kassi!

Number Five is alive....

Sorry kids...I am still alive and a new episode is in the works. I have been wicked busy at work and home and then my laptop has fubared....so I will try to get you something soon in some form or another....

In the meantime...watch some awesome new shows like Torchwood (Capt. Jack i LOVE you) or pick up the new Heroes DVD and the fancy new Serenity dvd...and then buy ten more Serenity dvds for your friends. Give the gift of Whedon! Then check out some of my fine podcast friends! I swear I will have something soon, even if its a crappy recording on my sansa mp3 player.

stay with me folks...

Tooned Up Buffy Statue for Pre-order!

I think she looks swell. She's 89.99 and expected to ship in the first quarter of 2008. I think I will be biting on this one. Very cool.

Vote for Firefly Talk in the Podcast Awards!

You can vote once every day. So do it. Vote for them in the best produced and tv/film categories...this helps spread the word of the verse and keeps are chances for more Serenity alive!

vote now! Polls are open until August 11th!

Coverage of Joss and Comic-con

Here ya go... article

Angel Collector's DVD Set Preorder $97.99

Get it while the gettin's good... pre-order the five season box set while its $42 bucks cheaper!

Angel - Special Collector's Set

Whedonverse Track at Dragoncon!

Heading to Atlanta for Dragoncon this September? be sure to check out the awesome events listed in the Whedonverse track of programming! If you are going...i would love to have a Undead American correspondant live at the event!

My Heroes Custom Action Figures on Ebay!

Yes...once again...I am cheating on the Buffyverse. But once again..I offer you the chance to harness my genius in the form of tiny plastic people...

Claire Bennet

Nathan Petrelli


Mohinder Suresh


Jessica/Nikki Sanders

I've cheated on you...Me on Starkville's House of El

Hey...I was recently a guest host on the fabulous Smallville Podcast: Starkville's House of El! Check it out...

squeal! ripper a go for BBC next year! and more awesome news!

According to folks posting on Whedonesque live from the Joss Whedon panel at SDCC...

There will be a 90 minute Ripper movie planned for the bbc next year...i might wet myself.

Also Drew Goddard and Joss wrote a movie together...something about a cabin...

Oz will come back in season 8! Wesley will also be there in some way...and lots of badness occurs in the aftermath of Wolfram and Hart's downfall.

Joss is writing a ballet with Summer Glau!

Joss has a new comic coming out at Dark Horse called Sugarshock!

More Fray coming!

He is still up for the big damned sequel!

Oh yeah...and a SEASON 9 for the buffy comics!

click the link to read the comments on . Look for posts by Deanna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

Episode #021 Totally Legal Now! News, Beer Bad, The Chain, & Six Feet Under

Welcome to the 21st episode of Undead America...We are final legal to get our drink on here at the podcast! For your enjoyment: Whedon News, Season Four's Beer Bad and drinking in the Buffyverse, "The Chain" Season 8 comic review, and a Designer Imposter segment on Six Feet Under!

Warning! This a long ass episode. And my garageband decided it hates me so there is a bit of sound weirdness...i am aware of it so don't send me 20 emails telling me about it. Thanks!

News...

-Farsape get's webisodes!
-Comiccon this weekend!
-Go check out online trailers for the Cloverfield film from JJ Abrams and written by our very own Drew Goddard. Looks sweet!
-David Greenwalt has a new vampire show for the fall season called Moonlight on CBS! Also featuring Jason Dohring! (Logan from my beloved Veronhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifica Mars!)
-Buffy Singalong got a spot on NPR
-If Magazine has a swell interview with ASH: part one and part two
-Sponsor me for Slayathon!


Toys section:

Blue Sun travel posters...I adore them

Premium format Spike Review

Capt. Mal bust images!

Buffy Sereis 3 Deluxe Figures Review!

Comics!

-Steven DeKnight Interview
-Buffy as a gateway comic book article

Book Report: State of Buffy Books by BuffySMGLover aka Tim Cox!

Designer Imposter: Six Feet Under by Prof Elizabeth


Episode Review: Beer Bad

Interview with Doug Petrie on episode!

Beer Bad related Fan Fiction (mostly naughty)
Cave Buffy fan fiction
Xander/SPike

Undead America Store...

I set up this store thingie with Amazon. Buy stuff and support this fine podcast...or rather buy stuff and support this half-assed podcast. Cheers.

Click to buy all things Whedon!

Episode #020 The Office, Buffy CCG, Malice, Chubby Cordy

Special Guest Jason and I talk Angel Season 4, Designer Imposter: The Office, Gaming: Buffy Collectible Card Game, News on Joss' Auction for Equality Now, Comics Roundup, and Book Review Go Ask Malice pgs. 101-149

News:

Joss's auction and post on whedonesque.com
Equality Now
Slayathon! Donate now!

Comics:
Buffy Omnibus is out!
Buffy Season 8 #5
Buffy Season 8 Long Way Home TPB
Buffy Cover to Cover

Gaming:
Buffy CCG online www.buffyccg.com or www.btvsccg.com

Discussion on Angel Season 4 with Jason:
Jason's upcoming podcast! We Are As Gods!

Designer Imposter: The Office


Question of the Week! Evil Cordy: Love her, Hate her, or Ewwww?
Call the NEW hotline number at 206-424-9127!

Listen to my article on the recent Farscape Scapecast Episode #33!

Happy Birthday Mr. Whedon..Take some Action!

This day marks the birth of the biggest damn hero of all, Joss Whedon. Last night I saw Serenity in a room with a bunch of browncoats. Twas shiny. Today, I ask all of you to do something...anything...that is good for the world. Right a letter or email for Equality Now. See what's shaking at Amnesty International. Donate money for the Make-a-Wish charity over at Slayathon (and tell them i sent you!). Just do something....and honor the man that has gifted us with so much exciting and imaginative entertainment!

Serenity Now Equality Now Screenings this Week!

Don't forget to get your tickets for the upcoming screenings of Serenity in honor of Joss Whedon's birthday and his favorite charity Equality Now! I have got mine and will be at the Portage Theatre Chicago screening on friday in my blue sun shirt and Jayne hat yall!


Fans Organize 'Global Sci-Fi Charity Event Of The Year'

Fans of the science fiction movie 'Serenity' will be holding screenings in 51 cities in nine countries to raise money and awareness for Equality Now, an international women's rights advocacy group. In its second year, Can't Stop The Serenity looks to raise over $100,000 in donations for the charity.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 7, 2007 -- For the second year, screenings of the science fiction film 'Serenity' will be held around the world in late June to raise money and awareness for an international women's rights advocacy group. The unprecedented effort marks the culmination of a year's work by fans to bring a writer's vision of equality to a mass audience.

Can't Stop The Serenity [CSTS was conceived as a tribute to writer-director Joss Whedon on his birthday, June 23, by holding screenings of his 2005 film 'Serenity' wherever supporters were able to organize events. Proceeds from the events are donated to Equality Now, a charitable organization that Whedon's mother, Lee Stearns, helped launch. In 2006, there were events in 47 cities worldwide, raising over $65,000 for Equality Now.

By their very nature, science fiction fans want to improve their world
Fans of 'Serenity,' and its television predecessor "Firefly," are fervent in their support of Whedon's works. That fervor helps drive the CSTS events forward.

"By their very nature, science fiction fans want to improve their world," said Devin Pike, global organizer of the 2007 CSTS events. "Whether it's Roddenberry's utopian view of eliminating poverty and prejudice in the next two centuries, or Whedon's saga of rebels rising up against tyranny, sci-fi fans are naturally compelled to try and make the world around them a better place. The Can't Stop The Serenity events allow that passion and drive to work towards bringing the issue of gender equality to the foreground."

Events are scheduled in fifty-one (51) cities in nine countries, meeting the first stated goal of the organization to hold screenings in over fifty cities. A full list of cities holding screening events can be found at CantStopTheSerenity.com. CSTS organizers have also stated a goal of raising over $100,000 USD for Equality Now with the 2007 events.

Founded in 1992, Equality Now aims to address the gender disparity in the human rights movement, which had grown to dismiss issues such as domestic violence, rape, female genital mutilation, and sex trafficking as "cultural" or "private." Whedon has been honored by Equality Now for his work on "strong female characters" in television and film.

While the CSTS effort is coordinated on a global scale, organizers in individual cities have been hard at work to make their events a unique, show-stopping experience for attendees:



In Portland, the birthplace of the CSTS screenings, ten percent of the proceeds will go to the Women's Film Initiative (a project of Film Action Oregon)
The events in North Carolina (Raleigh and Charlotte) will have production-used props and costumes from "Firefly" and 'Serenity' on display
Frequent Whedon collaborator Jane Espenson will appear at a question-and-answer session preceding the Dallas/Fort Worth screening

"One of the wonderful things about the CSTS screenings is the flexibility organizers have in planning their events. They range from intimate gatherings to full-blown shindigs. The fan community in each participating city should give organizers medals for their creativity on a less-than-shoestring budget," Pike said.

To assist in making the events appeal to a broad audience, organizers turned to companies -- Universal Home Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, Quantum Mechanix, and BenBella Books, among others -- to donate goods and services to be used as giveaways. The prizes made available to organizers as door prizes range from hand-knitted hats to a cabin for two on "The Browncoat Cruise," a 'Serenity'-themed cruise event held in December.

In addition, members of the online community MySpace, who are "friends" of the CSTS organization, are getting exclusive access to an auction of prints by artist Jo Chen in late May. Proceeds from the auctioned prints, which are signed by Chen, Joss Whedon, and actress Jewel Staite, will go to Equality Now.

"Being involved with Can't Stop The Serenity is amazing," Pike said. "It's easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day details of planning the events, but when I step back and look at the scale of what we've accomplished in the last two years, it's phenomenal. I'm proud of the work we've done so far, and look forward to the future."

Episode #019 Killer in Me and Long Way Home Buffy Comic Roundup

Special guests Gwen and Casey chat with me about season seven's "Killer in Me" episode and issues 1-4 of Buffy Season 8 "The Long Way Home". We also chat about the future for the Buffy and Angel comics and about our love of the whedonverse in general.

Last Chance to Save Veronica Mars!

Head over to this link for a few more last minute ideas to save our plucky Private Jane, Veronica! The Jericho fans managed to save their show...why can't we do the same! So send some emails and make a few phone calls....

Come see/listen to a radio play written by your truly!

Hey...so I write plays sometimes in my copius spare time. My super hero radio play, Stella Stargirl Episode 6: Boy Meets Stargirl is being staged this friday night at my theatre company Strawdog in Chicago at 3829 N Broadways near Wrigley Field. Our latest installment of the Strawdog Radio Theatre begins at 8p and tickets are a cheap $15 (i might be able to get you in cheaper...there are 2-4-1 student tickets and I have some 2-4-1's myself)...then stick around and enjoy our bar and watch the Starwdog Hit Factory Presents featuring my play and two other fabulous entries starting at 10:30 p. Good times will be had by all. I will be drunk in the corner.

www.strawdog.org
-Aly

Undead America Needs You!

You know you wanna write for me. Seriously....I need some help. If you have an article in mind...let me know. I have many segments to chose from...pick one and shoot me something.

And here's an assignment: For an upcoming podcast, I want to feature non-buffy believers...specifically the spouses, family members, and friends of you die-hard buffy geeks out there. I would love to hear their responses to your rapid Whedon Geekdom. They can call my hotline, send me an email, or record an mp3 and mail it to me. It will be cool...everyone is doing it.

Segments to write:

-Music and the buffyverse
-Designer importer fragrances..If you like Buffy, you'll love.....
-Where are the Now?
-Essays
-Toy and Collectible Reviews
-News hounds...you could gather up interesting news bits for me
-Podcast Monsters
-Gaming and the Whedonverse...do you play the RPG and have a great story line or character you would like to share? What's your favorite CCG character deck?
-Forum Roundups-what's happening on whedon discussion boards
-Book and Comic reviews...

the list goes on. I am also trying to set up live interview capabilities...so I might be needing some of you to join me as a guest on the show. Or if say, your Christian Kane and like wanna chat or make out or something..give me a call...PLEASE!

okay..that's enough begging.

Episode #018 Not Dead Yet, Der Kindestod, Forgotten Memories Interview, S8, & More

Hey I am not dead.

Buffy Between the Lines Audio Drama Teaser


News from the Whedonverse:
www.whedonesque.com
www.saveveronicamars.tv
Support local awesome book stores like Women and Children First
Preorder Serenity (Collector's Edition)
Preorder How I Met Your Mother - Season 1

Genuine Molded Plastic:
Inara Strikes Statue
Ask DST update
Review of Watcher's Book Action Figure Set


Comics:
Synopsis and Review of Buffy Season 8 #3 Long Way Home Part III

Essay:
Der Kindestod and Folklore by Prof Elizabeth

DIY Whedon:
Interview w/ Forgotten Memories creator Emma Paige Langley Part I

Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated...

A new episode is coming...I swear. I am nearly done. I was in orlando on vaction and things got a little crazy. But one's a coming folks...

Part III Long Way Home-not spoilery

Its out...I read it. Review is coming soon and I am hoping to bang out the next podcast by monday yall. Please let me know what you think. You can post here or call my snazzy voicemail thang.

When you read the issue...watch out for some fun self references. One of the slayers is reading an issue of Fray in one scene. And I believe Joss is drawn into Buffy's dream sequence. And I also think that little critter on the floor of the dream cavern is a gamorrean guard from Return of the Jedi...which is hilarious but also proves YET AGAIN what a ridiculous nerd-tard that I am.

Whedon-speak word of the day: Barflex -an involuntary vomit reflex which occurs when a dirty old man calls you affectionate nicknames such as pet or love.

Veronica's still alive and kicking...

Watch the interview with VM creator Rob Thomas who dishes some positive news. There's still hope folks.... SO please watch May 1st for the triumphant return of our plucky private jane.

Also watch Supernatural...the second half of the season has been super awesome. Let's pray they bring it back.

Episode #017 Sexy and Seventeen Anya Vengeance Spectacular

In this episode: News, Mr Gordo, Mr Pointy & Anya toys, Goodbye to You, Anya Bunny Fear Challenge, Selfless, Harry Dresden Files, and Buffy Season Eight #1 Long Way Home Part II.

more detailed notes to come shortly...or when i feel like it....which could be never...

Supernatural and Veronica Mars

Last night's Supernatural, "Hollywood Babylon", has to be my favorite episode of this show yet. Not only was the story great, but I love it when Dean has a good time....and he seemed to be in hog heaven in this episode. It was filled with great in-jokes about the film/tv industry as well as the horror genre. My two favorite bits were Sam complaining that the LA weather was more like Canada (which of course...it was Canada since they film there) and all the stuff about craft services. We had so much fun watching this episode that we immediately began to re-watch it. You can check out episodes here. And drop the cw a line letting them know how much you love the show. I will cry if they cancel it.
Buy the Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 1

And also on the bubble is my beloved Veronica Mars. Our favorite spicy tiny private jane returns with new episodes on May 1st. Once again, watch and let the powers that be know that you love characters like Veronica and the Winchesters! I know I do. Watch Veronica Episodes here...
Buy Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars (Smart Pop series)

What's on my tivo?

The Mayor (that's Brian for you uninformed...my boyfriend is the Mayor of Drunktown...) and I watch tv. Sometimes we watch a lot of tv. But we stick to what's on the dvr list most of the time. We recently added two new shows to the rotation: Planet Earth and Deadliest Catch. I haven't watched Planet Earth yet but I have heard its brilliant...but damn if Deadliest Catch isn't the most addictive thing in the world. This is high drama people...and not a wimpy "how can I pole dance in this pink thong" pussycat girl reality television...this is danger...people die on this show. For real. We love it. I think Captain Phil is Brian's hero. You should love it too. In general, I rail against reality television...but my exception is the Discovery Channel. I love Mythbusters and have been known to spend a good chunk of a sunday watching Dirty Jobs or Shark Week. Hell, I will even watch Future Weapons if the mood strikes me.

Buy the Deadliest Catch - Season 1 (5 Disc Set)

Brian watches The Riche$ (which I like but have not been watching regularly), 30 Rock, Sopranos, and Boston Legal religiously. We both love crime shows: Bones, Numbers, CSI Vegas, Law & Order: SVU and Criminal Intent made the tivo list. Then we both feel the love for Veronica Mars, My Name is Earl, Office, Supernatural, Dresden Files, and Heroes. Then I have my geek shows: Smallville, Stargate, and Stargate Atlantis. We love Battlestar but we fell behind and are desperately waiting for the the season three dvds and dodging spoilers left and right.

So I think that's it...lots of tv...sweet sweet tv.

Undead America has Voicemail!

Give me a call...everyone's doing it. Its the coolest.

206-339-2445

And episode 17 should be going live either tonight or tomorrow...sorry for the wait!

Potential for sweet Buffy dolls

So some of you may know that not only am I a rabid collector of Buffy figures...but I also collect fancy fashion dolls mostly by Robert Tonner (and a few from asian companies). Tonner just came out with some fabulous DC dolls and also the upcoming Marvel Spiderman etc. They are fabulous and make Sideshow toys look like ugly dimestore toys. In this interview, Robert Tonner expresses an interest in getting the Buffy license...i nearly lost my mind for joy. So check out the interview and then check out the fabulous dolls at his website. Then consider shooting them an email on their "contact us" page and letting the company know that you would be interested in a high quality buffy doll line. Really, I swear you would not be dissppointed!

Totally Non-Buffy Related: The Landlord...

This was hilarious! If there's one thing I love more than Buffy...its cursing, drunk toddlers!

Goodbye to you...Music and Buffy

Buy The Spirit Room By Michelle Branch
So I am buying lunch in the Dominick's this morning and I spontaneously begin to get goosebumps then nearly break down in tears. And while it might be pms...I quickly realized that it was the Michelle Branch song, "Goodbye to You" playing over the speakers that caused the sudden emotional ridiculousness. That song is forever tied to one of the most memorable final scenes of Buffy in one of its best episodes ever, Tabula Rasa. Whenever I hear that song, I immediately see a broken, crying Willow curled up on the floor while Tara is moving out. I see Dawn's anger at what she sees as another grownup abandoning her and Tara's heartbreaking decision to walk away from someone she loves dearly but who has also betrayed and violated her in the worst way possible. And then we find Buffy at the Bronze. Willow's failed attempt to 'fix' Buffy's depression with magicks has only made things worse. The spell made her forget all of her pain temporarily only to have every hateful element of her life come crushing back: the death of Joyce, dying, and then being ripped from Heaven being the most painful. The Buffy we see in that moment is a shell of her former self. When Spike attempts to comfort her, she turns away in disgust. Then when we cut back to the Bronze we see Buffy and Spike locked in a kiss. But its hardly a kiss of passion...its more of emptiness. When everything hurts so bad that the only way to keep from screaming is to grab onto someone so tightly. Spike was Buffy's lifeline at that moment and their first kiss kept her from sinking into complete darkness. Its such a powerful montage of scenes and the beautiful lyrics singing were the final touch.

Of all the things I've believed in
I just want to get it over with
Tears form behind my eyes
But I do not cry
Counting the days that pass me by

I've been searching deep down in my soul
Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
It feels like I'm starting all over again
The last three years were just pretend
And I said,

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

I still get lost in your eyes
And it seems that I can't live a day without you
Closing my eyes and you chase my thoughts away
To a place where I am blinded by the light
But it's not right

And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time
I want what's yours and I want what's mine
I want you
But I'm not giving in this time

And when the stars fall
I will lie awake
You're my shooting star

New episode coming shortly kids...

Buffy Season 8 #2...Long Way Home Part II

Oh..I was very VERY excited to read this. Those who have heard my fond desires for a BANDER-ship know how very excited I was. I actually squealed for joy in the Chipotle during a busy lunch period...then I laughed so hard that people stared at me while I read the Lando clothing analysis by Andrew...so soo good. I am even warming up to Dawn. (Though the unschooled anthropologist in me wondered where/what exactly a giant-size Dawn did for the loo? Yes I know...very gross...but you know you wondered too!)

Okay...full review with girly squealing et al coming up in the next podcast...which I hope to record this weekend. So send me your thoughts on issue #2!

Episode #016 Sit and Spin Spike, Mr Pointy, & Veronica Mars

In this episode: News from the Whedon Verse, Toys and Comics updates, Designer Imposter with Veronica Mars, Podcast Monster with the Judge, Spike Season 2 Part II Character Review, Listener Feedback, DIY Whedon on Customs, Go Ask Malice Book Review on pgs 51-100, and more!


News:

Made the switch to mp3...hope this is easier for everyone!

Browncoat Cruise Updates!

Runaways Saga Comic

IDW Angel Season 6 Comic

Designer Imposter: Veronica Mars!
Save Veronica Mars campaign www.saveveronicamars.tv
http://www.marsinvestigations.net/index.php
http://www.neptunepirateradio.com/
http://veronicamars.podomatic.com/
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/veronica-mars
Buy Veronica Mars - The Complete First Two Seasons on DVD
Buy Veronica Mars Sountrack
Buy Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars (Smart Pop series)


Spike Fanfiction


Spike Season II Character Review Part II- Sit and Spin
www.atpobtvs.com
http://www.slayageonline.com/essays/slayage4/boyette.htm

Go Ask Malice Review of pgs 51-100


Podcast Monster: Judge

DIY Whedon: Customs!

Custom search on ebay
Custom Forums
BTVSFIGS Forum Customs
TV I Like Custom Forum
Slay Alive Custom Forum
Fwooshnet Custom Forum


Request for Anyankus and Anya Bunny Fear Fan fiction Challenge!

Send me your thoughts about Selfless!

Week in Whedon Returns!

Huzzah.....rejoice. Please checkout this awesome whedon-verse podcast! http://weekinwhedon.org/

Get your own Mr. Pointy! Signed!

BTVS Signed Mr Pointy Replica
This Diamond Select Toys exclusive Mr. Pointy is limited to only 200 pieces - each hand-signed by Kendra herself, Bianca Lawson! The oft-requested and truly fan-favorite weapon is made of actual wood, so vampires of the world don’t stand a chance! The distinctive gnarled curves of this famous twelve-inch stake were sculpted by Rudy Garcia with each stake individually packed in a closed box.

Price: $45.00

Product is available to ship in 24 hours.


I already ordered mine kids! Get em while they are hot! This is VERY well-priced for a signed prop replica! Yee haw... And if you spend $60...then you get a T-1 Chosen Buffy as well. So I added a $15 Glory figure to mine....buy my pretties buy!

Anyankus Yall...and Bunny Fear Challenge!

So I am planning a Super Secret Bunny Edition of Undead America and I need your help to increase the fabulousness. So write me some Anyankus! (anya/anyanka haikus 5-7-5 style) Also, don't forget about the Bunny Fear challenge. Write anything from a 100 word drabble to a fan ficlit up to 2000 words describing Anya's bunny fear origin story. If you post them here...don't forget to sign in or leave your name in the body of the comment otherwise I won't know who sent it! Cheers!

Be patient little ones...

I pretty much have the writing done for episode 16...so now I just have to record and edit. Hopefully the next one will be in the bag and out by the weekend. I am in dress rehearsals for my theatre company at the moment (i did the set design...if you are in chicago and want to see it...let me know...i might be able to swing a discount!). Episode 16 will feature Part II of the Season 2 Spike Review, more Spike-kus, news of course, buffy season 8 comic book updates, season 8 stories and emails, Podcast Monster on the Big Blue Smurf,and a DIY Whedon on purchasing custom action figures. Also in a future podcast, I have an interview with Emma Paige Langley, the creator of the buffy fan film Forgotten Memories and a Bunny Edition of Undead America all about Anya where Brian and I will review Selfless. If you have any thoughts on Selfless please let me know via email or head to the Slay Alive forum to discuss them in this thread! I also had so much fun hearing everyone's Spikus...that I would love some Anyankus this time around!

Mp3 or Mp4?

Does anyone have a pref? If I switched to mp3's would people hate me? You would lose the click track, weblinks, and fun pics with every chapter...but if it would get more people to listen and make it easier for those that already listen than i have no problem with downgrading the fancy-ness...

Let me know kids.

Save Veronica Mars! Down with Pussycats!

Now is the time people...rally to save good tv or else we will all be stuck watching some trashy girls EARN the chance to dance on poles...I am pretty sure most strip clubs would be more than happy to let them do it. Why do I have to watch it on tv instead of funny, witty writing done by excellent actors....Mobilize!

Start firing off the "Save Veronica" postcards or lettes to:

Dawn Ostroff
President of Entertainment, The CW Television Network
4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg 168
Burbank, CA 91522-0002

Sign these petitions...
http://www.petitiononline.com/vmars/petition.html
http://www.savemyshow.com/shows/veronicamars.htm

And check this website for ideas on how to save this great great show!

http://www.saveveronicamars.tv/

Episode #015 Capt. Peroxide and Buffy Season Eight #1

In this episode: news, action figure updates, podcast monster: Order of Taraka, buffy season 8 #1 Long Way Home Part One, Spikus by Athenamuze, and a character review of Spike from the first half of season two!

News:
Eliza Dushku in pilot: Nurses http://faithsolace.com/

Buffy #1 getting a second printing!
http://www.darkhorse.com/news/pressrelease.php?id=1414

Podcast Monster: Order of Taraka
www.atpobtvs.com

Genuine Molded Plastic
Sideshow ending their 12" figure line and a Q&A round up with DST
http://btvsfigs.proboards48.com/index.cgi?board=Talk&action=display&thread=1173815866

Comic Books: Buffy #1 Long Way Home Part One Review

Review: Spike Season Two Part One
The Modern Vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Stacey Abbott http://www.slayageonline.com/essays/slayage3/sabbott.htm

Spikus by Athenamuze.

Please send me more spikus...and make sure you post your name...i have a bunch of anonymous ones that need claiming!!!

Buffy Season Eight #1 In Stores Now! SQEEEEAL!

I ran into the comic shop 5 minutes after it opened...blurted out, "Is buffy here?"...the bewildered shop owner nodded. I actually jumped up and down and squealed. Best day ever....I am half way through it and...damn Xander is sooo hot. More in the next podcast which will hopefully be up by Sunday. So if you have any thoughts about this issue (NO SPOILERS FOLKS...I'm living clean) then leave them here or send me an email at undeadamerica@gmail.com!

Campaign for Gunn, Riley, Harmony, & Connor Action Figures!

I really feel that folks wanting to see Riley, Connor, Gunn, and Harmony in the regular line should write emails/letters to DST to voice your interest. It won't take long to do it...

Here is the email:
customerservice@diamondselecttoys.com

Here is the snail mail:
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC., 1966 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD, 21093


Please make your email/letters short, conscise and spellchecked. Mention that you regularly purchase Buffy figures and would really like to see these four figures in the regular line. If we can generate interest in these among retailers, we increase our chances of getting DST to change their minds.

here is an example....

Dear _____________,

I am a huge Buffy/Angel fan and an avid collector of Buffy merchandise. I was very sad to learn that Diamond Select Toys is planning to end the regular line of action figures before giving us the final four starring characters Gunn, Riley, Harmony, and Conner. I would really love to see these figures executed in the regular line.
Sincerely,

your name
your email

Bid on a Browncoat Bear for Charity!

With the support of the Vancouver film industry, BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre in Canada is proud to bring you Bears that Care for BC Women's - the cutest fundraiser in town!

Famous personalities from film and television have thrown their support behind BC Women's by autographing these cuddly little bears. And they are just crying out for a new home - with you!

100% of the proceeds from the auctions of the Bears that Care for Women's will benefit the BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre. Charitable Registration No: 890267537RR0001

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre is Canada's busiest maternity hospital. Your assistance helps us care for the pregnant women who come here from across the province when they're in danger, when something suddenly goes terribly wrong during their pregnancy. By helping us raise money in this project, you are also helping us provide the best possible care for more than 1,200 babies every year who fight for their lives in our Special Care Nursery. You are helping BC Women's, a recognized world leader in women's health, care for women at every stage in their lives.

Each week until the end of March, a new group of celebrity bears will be up for grabs.

You can find out what's up for grabs each week at http://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/online_auction.php or http://members.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=bcwomensfoundation .

From the small screen:
Smallville - Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Kristin Kreuk, Annette O'Toole, John Glover
Supernatural - Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles (5)
Battlestar Galactica - Edward James Olmos, Jamie Bamber, Tahmoh Penikett, Kate Vernon
Firefly - Jewel Staite (3), Summer Glau, Alan Tudyk
Happy Days - Erin Moran

Movies filmed in Vancouver:
Case 39 - Renee Zellweger (2), Callum Keith Rennie (2), Ian McShane (2)
Shooter - Mark Wahlberg
Postal - Verne Troyer (4), Larry Thomas (3), Zack Ward (2)

This week we have the following auctions:

Alan Tudyk (Firefly/Serenity) Autographed Bear
Jewel Staite (Firefly/Serenity) Autographed Bear
Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) Autographed Bear & Photo
John Glover (Smallville) Autographed Bear & Photo
Jensen Ackles & Jared Padalecki (Supernatural) Autographed Bear
Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica) Autographed Bear
Verne Troyer (Austin Powers "Mini-Me") Autographed Bear
Zack Ward (Titus/Anne of Green Gables) Autographed Bear
Renee Zellweger Autographed Bear
Larry Thomas ("Soup Nazi" - Seinfeld) Autographed Bear & Photo

Please support the women and babies of British Columbia, and bid on our snuggly autographed bears!

Happy Ten Years of Buffy!

Wow...its pretty unbelievable how ten years just flew by. This fantastic little show has been off the air for about three years now and still not a week goes by without me revisiting an episode, reading a buffy book, or stalking the internet for news about its creator and cast. Buffy, and consequently Joss Whedon you beautiful man you, were crater-makers for me. I think I can honestly say that Buffy changed my life. I am sure this is the same for so many of you out there as well. Thanks Joss...thanks cast and crew of Buffy!

Episode #014 I think this podcast's mostly Filler!

Whedon Verse News, Action figure Reviews, Comic News, Go Ask Malice pgs 1-50, DIY Whedon: Fan Film Forgotten Memories.

News:
-Alexa Davalos on new series Raines
-LA Times Interview with joss
-Special 2-disc Serenity out this summer
-Common Rotation coming to Chicago
-Restless btvs forum
-Slayathon! August 4th, 2007

Genuine Molded Plastic:
-Electric Tiki tooned-up Buffy
-Regular Line Buffy figures ending...
-Voice you concern to DST, Cinequest, & Time and Space Toys!
-Gem of Amara and Anyanka's Amulet
-Review of Faith and Giles
-Review of Vamp Angel Puppet
-Review of Library Playset

Willow's Book Report
-Buffy Panel to Panel by Dark Horse
-Go Ask Malice Review pgs 1-50
-Interview with the Author at Slayerlit!
-Another interview! This one has spoilers!

Where Are They Now? Adam Busch
Adam's Band! Common Rotation

DIY Whedon: Forgotten Memories
Forgotten Memories Website!
Forgotten Memories My Space!

A friend in need...a friend indeed

Head over to Michael and Evo's website and click on the Joe Fund paypal link and send whatever you can to help a fellow podcaster out. He has inoperable cancer and having recently experienced that with my dear grandfather...any way to keep Joe's life filled with friends and fun and not bills is a very good thing.

Check out this great Buffy Fan Film: Forgotten Memories

While researching a new feature for the podcast focusing on fan-created content, I came across this great buffy/angel crossover fan film called Forgotten Memories. I highly recommend it. Its a bitch to download but worth the wait. I will be doing a review in my next podcast and hopefully an interview with the writer/creator/actress. So while waiting for Buffy Season 8...check out this super-fan's versions of what happened after Chosen!

UPDATE! They have uploaded the film in nice little bite-sizes on YouTube....
Here is part one...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xHuP_bNxuA&mode=related&search=

Episode #013 Buffy Chosen & Season 8 Comic Crossover Podcast

Strangely Literal's Tabitha and Undead America's Alyrenee talk Chosen, Season 8 Comics, Astonishing X-Men, Runaways, TV, Spuffy love, Buffy Singalong, and more...

Strangely Literal Buffy Fanfiction Podcast
Buffy Singalong
Slayathon
Whedonesque Canon Discussion
Tales From the Verse
Spuffy Online Community
Darker Spike Community
Robie La Morte's Website
Trogdor on Homestarrunner
Emma Caulfield's Website
Alternate Chosen Script
Dark Horse Comics Buffy Zone
Television Without Pity

And please check out Tabitha's version for two additional promos and season 8 spoilers at the end of her podcast!

new look..or look how much i suck at html

so i am sort of a mental giant when it comes to writing code. ha ha ha..eh. I am attempting a few new looks. If you know what you are doing and would like to take it upon yourself to trick out my site...let me know. cause damn it took me forever to just do this... I have even managed to pimp out Undead America's Myspace profile and blog! Bask in my power. Geeks will bow before me.... okay so not really but a girl can dream.

Episode #012 Awaken Your Inner Prom Queen

Review Season 3 Homecoming, Kulak Demon, K. Todd Freeman, Go Ask Malice, Spike vs Dracula, and Buffy Accessory Packs.

News-Interview with Christopher Golden
-Win a Role in Buffy Season 8
-Nathan Fillion's Drive
-Bid Damn Chefs Cookbook
-Sumnmer Glau in Sarah Connor Chronicles
-Article about Joss in Comics
-Eliza Dushku's film Alphabet Killer
http://yahoo.eonline.com/news/article/?uuid=39f02698-1e28-4e55-8f45-132f13a17277
-fruity oaty bars shirt
-New Buffy Forum
-Jewel Staite returns to Stargate Atlantis
-Browncoat Ball 2007
-Review of Buffy Season 8 at EW.com

Genuine Molded Plastic-Serenity River Statue Delayed

Accessory Packs Review

Willow's book report/Xander's comic Collection
Spike Vs Dracula by Peter David
Interview with Robert Joseph Levy
http://www.slayerlit.us/interviews/interview3.htm

Go Ask Malice Reading Schedule...Homework for next time pgs #1-50

Bunny Fear Fan Fic Challenge


Podcast Monster- Kulak
Kulak Monster Bust

Where Are They Now?- K. Todd Freeman

Interview at Steppenwolf
Cast of Wicked
Another article on K Todd Freeman

Episode Review: Homecoming

Undead Fanfiction Challenge-Leporiphobia aka Bunny Fear

Okay...so I was listening to Athenamuze's awesome new podcast and she mentioned that in "Selfless" we see that Aud's breeds bunnies...and then we know that Anya is now afraid of bunnies....so, how did the bunny fear develop? We are missing the real story there so let's imagine what happened... So my challenge to you is to write a short tale describing the incident or incidents that led to her (the fear of rabbits/bunnies). 2000 words or less...

Deadline April 1st!

Post you story on the new Slayalive Buffy Forum or read the stories as they are posted and let the writers hear some feedback.

***AND either Brian or myself (or maybe you if you have a mic) will read my favorite one or a couple of them on my podcast around Easter. Just a little something new to try...

New Buffy Podcasts- Watchercast and Happyland

Please check out these two new buffy podcast that i am grooving on...

Watchercast- episode reviews starting at the beginning....These folks are funny, have great insights, and don't waste my time. I love that...so many buffy casts just ramble and crack each other up...or have their buffy facts completely bass-akwards. I am really loving this one...

Upside Down and Halfway to HappyLand by Athenamuze!...Hurrah this was totally fun and I look forward to more...everyone should give it a listen!

And as always...check out Strangely Literal...the Mr Gordo story, Moving On, and the Jayne Drabbles are especially awesome!

New Buffy Fan Forum

Head on over to the SlayAlive Forum to meet some like-minded whedon-philes....

Buffy figures go the way of the dinosaur...

From figures.com

TF07: Clear Room for New BUFFY


DST Revamps Sunnydale...

Diamond Select's ever-evolving line of Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figures is coming to an end... and morphing into somthing new.

The Build-A-Judge Series, now to be divided up into two, three figure waves, will send off Buffy and her 6" scale pals with a bang. Asked why, DST replied that all major and minor characters have been created, and it is time to move on to something new and exciting.

That new and exciting is REVAMPED, a new series of dynamically sculpted, diorama-like figs. Buffy and Angel were on display at Toy Fair in prototype form, each showcasing an interactive pegged environment, swappable heads and torsos. The gimmick on "Revamped" is that the fan can position the figure in numerous battle stances via the foot and peg system: From running up the side of a trash dumpster to slam that stake in the enemy (not included), to standing strong and fast for solo display. Each figure will feature minimal articulation (head, shoulders, waist). "Revamped" figures will retail in the $16-$20 price range with first two releases due out around this summer.

In addition, DST will be ushering in new prop replicas (Faith's Knife and Dulac Cross) as well as an exciting new resin sculpture series. The latter, will capture the Essence of...

* Angel

* Spike

* Willow

* Buffy

Each Jean St. Jean Studio sculpted piece will illuminate in some way (ie: candles with Willow, glowing blue archway for Angel, etc.) and will run around $125 each.

My thoughts... Dumb. Not giving us Riley and Gunn before ending this is really friggin annoying.

Thursday Tv Heaven! Joss' Office ruled! Smallville, Supernatural, Earl, and CSI.

Thursday is like tv heaven lately. But only if you have tivo/dvr...because I would find it very difficult indeed to choose between all the shows I love to watch on thursday evenings. First Smallville...last night's episode, "Freak", marked the directorial debut of our very own Lexypoo, Mr Rosenbaum. I thought he did a stellar job and it was the first episode of the season that did not make me want to punch Lana for being a dunderhead. And Supernatural! Finally a humorous episode in what has been a very dry season for the most part. This was very reminiscent of one of my favorite X-Files episodes, "Bad Blood", in which the he said/she said story line made for lots of comedy hijinks. My favorite part was when Dean had a ton of candy crammed in his mouth. So funny. I know I have said it before, but I think a lot of Buffy and Angel lovers would really like this show if they gave it a chance. Its a Supernatural Hardy Boys with a dash of bad ass five by five Faith attitude. Then moving to comedy...Joss Whedon's first tv directing foray in years proved to be worth the wait. The Office was beyond funny last night. I mean the show is always hilarious but I especially enjoyed the vampy hijinks last night and that moment at the end of the show was really sweet. "Its a Chunky..." And of course, Earl is genius..everyone must watch it. And then finally I am a sucker for CSI. I like crime shows and watch a ton of them (Bones, CSI vegas only, Numbers, L&O SVU, and L&O Criminal Intent). And Buffy's own Mayor Wilkins was on CSI last night and I get the feeling he will be back.

And yeah...i watch a lot of tv. But I am a big multitasker and I am usually doing ten othr things while watching the tv...like making action figure customs or sewing costumes etc. Idle hands and idle thoughts...devil's playthings.

Episode #011 Vampy Valentines with Weslefred, Farscape, and Toy Fair 2007!

News from the Whedonverse, Toy Fair 2007, False Memories and Buffy Omnibus, Farscape, and Wesley and Fred!

News:

-Check out http://www.grailwolf.com/ Played my promo...so he's good in my book!

-The Tim Minear/Ben Queen-created drama "Drive" will kick off with a special two-hour premiere on Sunday, April 15 at 8:00/7:00c. The series will then settle into its regular Monday, 8:00/7:00c slot the following night as a lead-in to "24." Watch a promo clip with Nathan Fillion.

-Satin Tights No Longer by Joss Whedon on www.whedonesque.com.

-Joss Whedon promo on youtube about his directing the Office episode..its HILARIOUS

-DST announces Buffy Stars signing Schedule and special buffy programming for NYCC starting on feb 23rd

-Lots of Buffy Stars at NYCC

-Browncoat Cruise...tickets start at $920 and the Bedlam Bards have been announced as a guest...more to come...early bird pricing ends Feb 14th..

-Clive James commenting on Buffy

-Starkville house of El podcast interview with steven deknight.

Willow’s Book Report/Xander’s Comic Collection

-Article about Buffy 8 at mtv.com (warning spoilers...)

Buffy omnibus volume 1



Comic Review of False Memories

Genuine Molded Plastic
-Interview with DST Mike Leavey & Chuck Terceira

-Toy Fair 07 News and pics

-Military Xander available as a New York Comicon Exclusive for $15

-Premium Format Buffy Variation

-Quantum Mechanix Inc is doing a 20" Serenity ship model.

Designer Imposter: Farscape.


www.farscape.com
www.terrafirmascapers.com
Scapecast at www.scapecast.org

Essay: Weslefred

Not Dead Yet....

I am almost through this hateful time yall...Oklahoma! opens on tuesday and I should have more time after that. So expect an episode to drop next week sometime. It might be a tiny one focusing on comics, news,maybe a brief review and then I will get to the Valentine Spectacular with an essay on Wes and Fred...and then maybe I can do that crossover episode with Strangely Literal....

In the meantime check out the Starkville's House of El interview with former Buffy and Angel writer/producer Steven S. DeKnight. He talks alot about his Buffy and Angel time and its a great interview. Then stick around and listen to the rest of their podcasts...they run a stellar show!

You too can harness a little bit of my genius!

Okay..not really...MY GENIUS CANNOT BE HARNESSED! MUAHAHHAHA!

Okay...so I am not really a genius either, but you can own one of my exciting Buffy or Charmed Custom Action Figures. Ohhhh! Ahhhh!

Charmed Evil Phoebe and Flaming Spike on Ebay!

Totally Bragging...

So I made this custom of the Demon Vocah from To Shansu in LA for Todd Stashwick..it was a gift given to him by friends. He was nice enough to send me this pic! Very cool. Be sure to catch Todd in the upcoming The Air I Breathe film with SMG.

Veronica Mars Busts First Look!

Yeah...i know. V. Mars is not Buffy...but its close enough for me really....here are some early looks at the busts. They look AWESOME thus far.

Make Angel the Hottest Dude of 2006

He's in third at the moment...let's give him a boost!

Episode #010 Buffy Singalong, Serenity Swords, Smallville, Covenant, and Something Blue!

Buffy Singalong, News, Serenity Props, Buffy Figures, Smallville, Covenant, and a review of Something Blue!

Intro:
Buffy Singalong

News:
-Buffy Mini-Conference!
March 16, 2007
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Featuring Rhonda Wilcox
Free and open to the public!

-Nathan Fillion's White Noise:The Light opens Jan 5th. Watch the Trailer!

-Whedonesque.com MySpace Page!

-Support Christian Kane! New Country Star is looking to name the New Country Star of the Year and has reopened voting to do so. When they first started as a little website with a big heart, you all stepped up and made a big noise to spread the word for them and us. They’ve grown up quite a bit this year and a great way to cap it off would be to have KANE named the overall champ! Please vote for KANE as often as you can and encourage your friends and co-workers to do the same. Let’s show them that we can still make some noise!

VOTE FOR KANE HERE or at http://www.newcountrystar.com/Polls.php .

Dark Horse Buffy Season 8 Preview

Dark Horse's Buffy Zone Returns!

Serenity Charity Screenings

Nathan Fillion's Drive Fan site

Genuine Molded Plastic:
-Serenity Reaver Sword and Axe Set with Plaque
-Serenity the Operative's Sword
http://timespacetoys.stores.yahoo.net/fise.html
Mal's Pistol and Serenity Money
-Q&A with DST Ask diamond
-Buffy T-1 Figure Spend $60 and get one free! Beginning January 15th, take advantage of this special offer to receive your free Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Star Trek: The Next Generation action figure! With two new assortments of action figures arriving just in time for this promotion, any purchase containing $60 or more of in-stock Buffy or Star Trek products qualifies you for either the T-1 Chosen Buffy or the limited Season 3 Troi!

Simply visit DST’s online store between January 15th and February 15th and place any Buffy or Star Trek web store order over $60 before shipping costs to take advantage of this offer. Your free action figure will ship separately and quantities may be limited, so be sure to pick up the latest Giles & Faith or Data & Geordi figures as soon as they arrive in the store!


Designer Imposter: If you like Buffy, You'll Like Smallville and Covenant.

Smallville website
The Kryptonsite!

-Smallville Podcasts:
Starkville House of El
KryptonFan
MeteorGeek

Covenant Official Site
Covenant http://imdb.com/title/tt0475944/trailers-screenplay-E28945-10-2!

Review: Something Blue!

Next Time:

Toy Fair 2007 Round up! Very Valentine's Essay on Wesley and Fred, Designer Imposter: Farscape, and we'll learn where Amy Acker is now!