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Here's all the Archived News items for January, 2006. Back to Current News.
18/01/06
12:00 AM, 18-JANUARY-06 WB Eager For Spike Film David Janollari, president of entertainment at The WB network, told reporters that the network is eager to air a movie based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer character of Spike (James Marsters), if only creator Joss Whedon were available. "We'd ... love to do a Spike movie with Joss Whedon," Janollari said in a news conference at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif. But, Janollari added, "Joss Whedon is busy, fast becoming a kind of a big feature filmmaker. He's currently working on an adaptation of Wonder Woman for Warner Brothers. He's simply not available to us. But he knows, and you guys all know, the door is open any time that he wants to do that, for us to do that movie." In the meantime, Marsters, who played the vampire character in both Buffy and its WB spinoff series, Angel, has a recurring role on The WB's Superman series Smallville. Whedon has been tapped to write and direct a Wonder Woman movie and is also developing a supernatural movie, Goners. He last helmed the SF movie Serenity. But he has also said that he's interested in returning to the Buffyverse with a TV movie at some point. For his part, Marsters has expressed interest if the film can come together before he's too old to play the supposedly ageless vampire.
18/01/06
Episode #5-16: "Hypnotic" Air Date: Unknown Title & spoilers added 1/5/06 - New spoilers in yellow added 1/16/06
- James Marsters returns in this episode as Prof. Milton Fine/Brainiac. He'll be seeking out Lex's help in freeing Zod from the Phantom Zone, and he'll use Lex's fascination with the spaceship as a way to do it.
18/01/06
Breaking TV News: THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WB ON THE PROPOSED "SPIKE" MADE FOR TV MOVIE
By: NUTS MCDOUGAL
LOCATION: The WB THE SKINNY: Well, Joss Whedon has said he would like to do a SPIKE made for TV movie spin-off from his BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER/ANGEL series and today the WB press tour, Entertainment President David Janollari revealed that they would like to see a SPIKE movie too. "We would love to do a SPIKE movie with Joss Whedon," says Janollari. "Joss Whedon is fast becoming a big-feature filmmaker. He's currently working on an adaptation of WONDER WOMAN for Warner Bros. He's simply just not been available to us. But he knows and you guys all know, the door is open any time that he wants to do that -- for us to do that movie. We're thankful that James Marsters is on SMALLVILLE this year, keeping him alive on our network."
18/01/06
TV News: MARSTERS RETURNS TO SMALLVILLE, WELLING SIGNED TO DIRECT
By: NUTS MCDOUGAL
LOCATION: Smallville THE SKINNY: James Marsters returns as Dr. Milton Fine aka Brainiac in the new story arc on SMALLVILLE beginning with "Hypnotic" airing in the Spring. In the new arc, according to The WB, Brainiac returns to manipulate Lex's (Michael Rosenbaum) obsession with the spaceship to trick him into helping free General Zod from the Fortress of Solitude. At the Television Critics Association in Pasadena, CA today, The WB also announced that Tom Welling will be helming an episode of SMALLVILLE later this season.
12/01/06
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Smallville Star: The Lex Is Yet to Come
At the end of "Lexmas," Smallville's last fresh episode, Lex Luthor — having seen a semi-idyllic (and also semi-tragic) possible future flash before his eyes — vows to use any means possible to win election to the Kansas state senate against his opponent, Jonathan Kent. The moment was chilling, and not because of all of the prop snow. TV Guide went to Michael Rosenbaum for the scoop on the WB drama's brand-new episode, "Fanatic" (airing tonight at 8 pm/ET), and Lex's descent into total villainy.
TV Guide: When I spoke to series creator Al Gough before the season premiere, he was looking forward to the Michael Rosenbaum-James Marsters (Professor Fine/Brainiac) dynamic. How did you like it?
TV Guide: You're "the transfer student from Belgium."
TV Guide: When is Marsters returning to Smallville? Sooner rather than later?
12/01/06
Question: What's the deal with James Marsters and Smallville — is he coming back or isn't he? And how's the Aquaman pilot coming along? — Craig Ausiello: No official word on Marsters re: Smallville, but as I've said before, the plan is for him to return after he completes work on the straight-to-DVD thriller Shadow Puppets, which you can get your first look at here. And as far as Aquaman goes, they just cast some newbie named Will Toale in the lead role, so things seem to be moving along, well, swimmingly. (That never gets old. Never!)
11/01/06
Shadow Puppets Eight people awake in an abandoned asylum with no recollection of who they are or how they got there, but soon discover that they are subjects of an experiment. As they attempt to escape facility, a vicious "Shadow Creature" stalks them, threatening their lives from the darkness.
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- Produced by Bob Crowe and Ross Goldfarb, with Morris Ruskin as executive producer.
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11/01/06
HU Faith @ FivebyFive TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY: I've got disappointing news for all those Ask Ausiello readers who weighed in on who should play Veronica Mars’ Aaron Echolls in my Armchair Casting Director challenge. Over the weekend, exec producer Rob Thomas informed me that he's "$100,000 over budget on that episode and we're losing the role." Damn budgets! I'll have more on this in Wednesday's AA. In the meantime, here's some Twins scoop to cheer you up! Nick Lachey has been cast as the new marketing director of Arnold Undergarments, the lingerie company run by Darlene Conner and that blonde chick from Passions. As of now, the burned Newlywed is only booked for one episode during February sweeps, but producers are hoping he'll do more. Kinda takes the sting outta that whole Armchair Casting Director fiasco, right? Didn’t think so.
11/01/06
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Okay the latest info I've managed to squeeze out of my sources: The editing is going well and from what I've heard the cast is looking fantastic! Having the priorities that I do, I of course asked how James' performance was and was told he (as always) gave 150% and just knocks it out of the park. Beyond the performance, he spends a portion of the movie in his boxers - ladies, prepare to THUD! Oh, and supposedly James gets a good action sequence or two (and we know how well he can kick butt!) I also heard that Tony Todd gives an incredible intense performance every time he's onscreen as well. I CAN'T WAIT to see the two of them together onscreen!!! I don't get the sense that any decisions can/will be made about theatrical release until the edit is done or closer to done, BUT they still absolute WANT a theatrical release. Other news is that they're hoping to get a website up about the film in February or March, with some more pics and stuff from the film! If/when I find out more, I'll post! But feel free to pass this info on wherever you feel folks might be interested. Jill
11/01/06
SciFi Wire asks the question: Which do you most wanna see?
You can vote @ http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/
09/01/06
THEY'RE COMING... Pre-ordered copies of the Words & Music DVD are now being sent out by JMLive. Those of you who have placed an order should receive your DVD shortly. Please bear in mind that overseas orders will take a little longer than those to the UK. This DVD is a limited edition, so if you have not yet ordered your copy please be aware that when it's gone, it's gone. Have a happy New Year with James. _________________________________________________
James Marsters Live
09/01/06
Ok, I just checked the official site and when you click on their list of current productions it says Shadow Puppets [RFD March 2006], so I'm assuming that'd be an indication of the release date.
09/01/06
HU Faith @ FivebyFive Deluxe Spike and Angel “Destined” for Greatness! Even though both Buffy and Angel won’t have new episodes coming any time soon, the upcoming Deluxe Angel and Spike figures aren’t slowing down! After a brisk sculpting and approval process, these amazingly articulated vampires are scheduled to make their public debut during February 2006’s American International Toy Fair. Since two months is a long time to wait, we thought fans would appreciate a few more details about everyone’s favorite vampires with souls. Due to be released in the Summer of 2006, the core assortment of figures will contain super-articulated versions of Angel and Spike from “Destiny.” Fans will surely be pleased with interchangeable arms, removable jackets and awesome accessories taken right from the episode! The Deluxe Series 2 assortment will also feature a first for DST – each case will contain one battle damaged short pack figure of both Spike and Angel in each case! Images of all the new Deluxe Angel and Spike figures will be released during February 2006’s Toy Fair along with images of the exclusive versions from both Buffy and Angel.
09/01/06
HU Dru @ jamesmarstersfans & FivebyFive SHADOW PUPPETS Post
Starring James Marsters (TV'sBuffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, Angel), Jolene Blalock (Star Trek Enterprise), Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination).
Directed by Michael Winnick.
05/01/06
Question: Man! I just found out about your Veronica Mars Armchair Casting Couch Director challenge and am so upset I missed my chance to cast my vote for Jimmy Kimmel. Oh well… but give it up: Who won? — John Ausiello: After tallying all 1,042 votes, Falcon Crest's Lance Cumson won by a mere chest hair. Here's the final breakdown:
Lorenzo Lamas: 25%
Others receiving multiple votes: Rob Lowe, Tim Daly, Adam Baldwin, Michael Ausiello (I love you guys!), Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Ontkean, Kato Kaelin, Dale Midkiff, Jeremy Piven, Mark Hamill, Peter Reckell and BSG's Richard Hatch. Now for the $4 million question: Will exec producer Rob Thomas go with AA readers' first choice, Lamas, or pull a Buffy trifecta and side with runner-up Marsters? Or might he pick someone else altogether? Well, I just sent him this list yesterday, so give the poor guy a few days to make some phone calls. I'll (hopefully) have an update for you in next week's AA. Thanks to everyone who played!
05/01/06
Scans from the comic "Spike: Old Times" reveal William's surname:
The Don't Kill Spike Club is owned and operated by Jamie Marsters.
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Eight people awake in an abandoned asylum and soon discover that they are subjects of an experiment. As they try to escape a vicious Shadow Creature stalks them, threatening their lives from the darkness.
