Friday, March 30, 2007

Week in Whedon Returns!

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

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

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!

Monday, March 26, 2007

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!

Friday, March 23, 2007

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.

Monday, March 19, 2007

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/

Sunday, March 18, 2007

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!!!

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

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!

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

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!

Sunday, March 11, 2007

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!

Saturday, March 10, 2007

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!

Friday, March 09, 2007

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.

Sunday, March 04, 2007

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=

Saturday, March 03, 2007

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!