My Buffy Between the Lines Episode is up!

Weeee....Listen to my episode! I just listened and I think it turned out really well. Note that I totally cribbed a line from Sam Shepard...I doubt he will notice. Also, everyone should read the beautiful play, The Dybukk, which was also a point of inspiration. Also..there's a dash of Fiddler on the Roof just for fun.

Now to finish up my episode for season two...then I can get back to podcasting.

Dollhouse Casting has occured....

Wee...we have some casting news. Head to Dollverse for more info!

First off...the super hot Tahmoh Penikett (Helo from BSG & Wes Keenan from Smallville) is playing Paul Smith. Fran Kranz (a dude) is playing Topher Brink, Dichen Lachman is Sierra, and Enver Gjokaj is Victor. Awesome news...I love Tahmoh and we know Joss is a huge Battlestar fan so this makes perfect sense. I have heard people grousing about how these folks are relative unknowns. So was most of Buffy and almost all of Firefly's cast...and look how that turned out. Remember...In Joss, We Trust yall... do not question his genius...or question but wait and see how it turns out. My only gripe is the hard time I am going to have pronouncing these peoples names for a podcast. Ugh.

Nothing to do this Weekend?- See THEATRE!!!

I have got three options for you: Strawdog's Richard III, Wildclaw's Great God Pan, and Teatro Vista's Dreamlandia. Richard and Pan are closing this weekend...so get it while the gettin's good. Dreamlandia opens on Monday.

But Aly, what does theatre have to do with Buffy?

Well my friends...not a whole lot. But theatre is a vital branch of the arts and the experience of sitting in a theatre while actors breathe life into characters, while music and lights transform the mood in an instant, while a simple change of a hat can create a whole new character...well that is magic. Something everyone should experience. So check these shows out...

Spike plays Ted Bundy & Brainiac

James Marsters is once again exploring his inner psycho...last night's Smallville featured him as Brainiac (and he ROCKED!)...and he is sure to return in the last episodes of the season. Look for more info on Smallville from the boys at Starkville's House of El. James is also set to play serial killer Ted Bundy in the lifetime movie The Capture of the Green River Killer which premieres this saturday. I put it on ye olde tivo...If you saw them let me know what you think!

Wildclaw's Great God Pan...Only Four Shows Left!

Only 4 performances left!

The Great God Pan MUST CLOSE this Sunday!
You do not want to miss out on the fun!

Come see WildClaw Theatre's critically acclaimed inaugural production, before it's too late!

The Great God Pan!

Join us for an evening of blood, suspense, and pure escapist entertainment.

Thursday through Saturday, 7:30pm
Sunday, 3:00pm
At the Atheneaum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago.

Ticket Price $20

Final Industry Thursday, 3/27
$10 tickets
with resume, headshot, or some proof of being in the industry.

Please forward this to any and all fans of Horror and the Supernatural you think might be interested.

Also, please check us out at www.wildclawtheatre.com, where we have all kinds of cool and horrific stuff, including a brand new interview with Clive Barker, talking about Chicago Theatre, Arthur Machen, HP Lovecraft, the Midnight Meat Train, and more. . . .

Buffy Reunion at Paley Center News

First of all, I hate everyone of you who got to go.

Since that's out of the way, here's the skinny:

Michelle Trachtenberg will be joining the cast of CW's Gossip Girl (I will still not be watching though...)

Seems unlikely that there will be another Buffy project unless lots of stars align.

Sarah Michelle was surprised by Buffy's trip to the L Word in comics.

Amber Benson and I have the same haircut!

Joss would love to take Buffy to Broadway.

Oz will be showing up in Season Eight Comics (weeeeeeee!).

Go here to read a nice summary.

Spike: After the Fall Comic Series

IDW will release a new comic miniseries, Spike:After the Fall, beginning in July. Brian Lynch and Franco Urru, the creative team on Angel: After the Fall . will handle the creative chores on the new four-issue miniseries.

The story for the new miniseries will flow out of "First Night," an upcoming story arc in issues #6 through #8 of Angel: After the Fall.

The Spike: After the Fall storyline will take Spike from the events in "First Night" and explore his changing relationship with Illyria in the new city. It will answer many questions, including how Spike ended up taking over a certain mansion in Westwood.

Buffy Mini-Scythe for Pre-Order

Woot! Finally some new Buffy swag. I am sooooo getting this.

Now, Factory X adds the miniature version of the Slayer's Scythe from the highly popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer prop replica series. The Miniature Slayer's Scythe was created referencing the full 1:1 version produced by Factory X. The original Factory X 1:1 Scythe was crafted by using Joss Whedon's personal souvenir prop scythe as reference. The collectible miniature Slayer's Scythe is 10.5 inches long and weighs less then 1 pound, making this Slayer's Scythe a must have for every office desk and serious collector of Buffy prop replicas. This handsome piece makes a great letter opener or simply protection for those that hunt the night. Retails for $22.95 and scheduled to ship in June!

On sale for $19.99 from Time and Space Toys and use the FREESHIPPING Code and put at least one in stock item in your basket and you get it shipped free. Nice!

Buffy Between the Lines Wins Best Audio Drama Award!

Weeee....click here for details! I just now noticed that Undead America was nominated for best fancast...shows how out of the podcast loop I have been. But fear not brave listeners! I have just finished reading all the recent Buffy and Angel comics. So expect the comic roundup next week and then hopefully I will be back on a normal schedule again. And the episode of Buffy Between the Lines that I wrote is coming up soon! I am busy finishing up my episode for season two as well!

Oh gotta go to dress rehearsal! Adios!

Plush Vampire Stake for Your Inner Buffy

I whipped up a plushy vampire stake out of some wood grain material I found. I am taking orders for these...if ya want one they are $10 each plus $2 for US shipping...

Email me at alyrenee@NOSPAMgmail.com (removing the spam thing obviously).

I can do paypal or money orders...and an order would take about a week to fill at the moment.

A New Episode...just not for this show...

Okay this is the weekend for podcasting...I got the first one done, but its for my new podcast, WildClaw Blood Radio! Its a podcast about horror, horror theatre, and Wildclaw Theatre Company. In the first episode we chat about the origins of horror theatre, why we like to be scared, and our very first production, The Great God Pan. Check it out to see what we are all about...and to see why I have been so bloody busy lately and unable to get you a proper buffy podcast.

But fear not...I went to the comic store yesterday and picked up all my languishing books. So there will be a comics roundup coming to you shortly! And I think I have finally figured out the interview thing...so some of those will be coming soon.

Te he...Dirty Supernatural, Smallville, & Dollhouse

So I thought I would share this...gave me a chuckle this morning. So I have a system set so I can track what brings people to my blog, i.e. google searches for "buffy podcast" etc... So someone stumbled upon my humble podcast/blog by typing "Jenson Ackles Strip Club"....very intriguing. If anyone knows where I might find Jenson Ackles stripping...I will be there in a heartbeat.

And in more important news: Supernatural got the greenlight for another season. Yee frelling ha! Smallville is coming back for its eighth season as well! I would not be surprised to see more of James Marsters as Brainiac next season since Michael Rosenbaum (Lex) is not committing to a full season next year.

And hopefully we will start hearing more about Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku's Dollhouse show! Some rightfully untrusting fans have already started a petition to save the show before it has even aired... I stumbled on a nice Dollhouse website called Dollverse. It has a complete listing of the character descriptions and lots of other new info.

Dollverse - Joss Whedon's Dollhouse
Dollhouse news, interviews and forums

Need more Corey in your life? Lost Boys: The Tribe

Well we all knew it would happen. Just when you thought the onslaught of bad gothy vampire/werewolf films was coming to an end...the powers that be dig deep to the root of it all: The Lost Boys. So here we have a trailer for the newest version of young teens lured into a shady, sweaty, probably smelly vampire lifestyle because a hot blonde dude told you to drink something. Hey, we've all been there right? According to the trailer, we will be treated to the motorcycles, bloody beach campfires, and goth metal soundtrack we came to know and love from the original...and even some appropriately 80's metal big hairstyles if we are super lucky. But the coup de grâce is seeing Corey Feldman reprise his role as Edgar Frog. I don't know where you fell in the heated Corey vs Corey saga that was the 80s...but Mr. Haim left me cold...Viva la Feldman! Though his weird Michael Jackson love is still UBER creepy to this day. Both the original Lost Boys and this newer version seem like perfect Designer Imposter candidates, don't you think?

3 Weeks Left to see The Great God Pan!!!

Only Three Weekends Left!

You do not want to miss out on the fun!

Come see WildClaw Theatre's critically acclaimed inaugural production, before it's too late!

The Great God Pan!

Come on out and join us for an evening of blood, suspense, and pure escapist entertainment.

Thursday through Saturday, 7:30pm
Sunday, 3:00pm
At the Atheneaum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago.

Ticket Price $20

Industry Thursdays, $10 tickets with
resume, headshot, or some proof of being in the industry.

Please forward this to any and all fans of Horror and the Supernatural you think might be interested.

Also, please check us out at www.wildclawtheatre.com, where we have all kinds of cool and horrific stuff, including a brand new interview with Clive Barker, talking about Chicago Theatre, Arthur Machen, HP Lovecraft, the Midnight Meat Train, and more. .

Gift From Me...Buffy Paper Dolls

I drew these last year I think? Its a Dress Me Up Buffy and all of her most memorable fashions. I plan on doing a bunch of these and have started on Willow as well. If I find someone selling these...I WILL hunt you down and stake you. But feel free to print them out and have fun coloring them for your own personal use. I have been working on coloring them in photoshop...but I am not done yet. Then I plan to make magnetic versions for my fridge!

Still nothing on tv? Rent Night of the Comet!

Night of the Comet
This has got to be one of my favorite films from childhood. I am no doubt a product of the 80's. My Incredible Hulk doll was best friends with my Donny Osmond doll (why you ask...they both loved purple...and Hulk was a little bit country). I still think leg warmers are the COOLEST and I am a maniac, MANIAC on the floor! When Night of the Comet made its way to cable tv, I was the tender age of 10 and this movie was like totally rad. A mall shopping spree montage scene, machine guns, valley girls, and no adults...what could have been better? I also loved horror movies....so zombies were also A+ in my book. And this one has punk rock new wave zombies no less. Plus Regina had the BEST feathered hair ever. Sigh...

This movie is a must-see for the Buffy fan. There is so much Whedony goodness to be had in this flick: snarky,ass-kicking,mall-loving grrrls...zombies...and did I mention the mall montage scene? Don't forget the sweet 80's synth score and a soundtrack which contains a disturbing amount of Michael McDonald-esque vocal performances.

In the meantime....check out Geektress!

Ladies after my own heart....I think we may be bff's from another lifetime. The blog is great as well...and they are actually putting up podcasts unlike my lame-ass self. Listen and enjoy....

Not dead yet....

Wow...its been a crappy winter yall. Podcasting has been the least of my worries...crazy hellmouth of hate has opened up beneath me in the winter tundra-land of Chicago. Its almost back to normal now...I have one more big gig to finish up then I can get you the buffy/angel podcast that you deserve...so bear with me for a little bit longer.

Oh and send me a pony.