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!

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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.