Buffy Movie?

[bigolebrayy09]

What do you guys think of the REAL possibilities of there being a buffy movie this time around? I read in an interview that after the reunion at paley fest joss is keen to bring buffy back to television or the movie screens.

the article can be found heree :

www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a92088/whedon-keen-on-buffy-tv-return.html

[JBrow]

I really think there is no reason why a Buffy movie couldn't happen anytime now, and a film would be the next logical choice for the Buffyverse since the story has already dominated tv and print- yes it started as a film, but Buffy as we know it now if very different from the film.

It does seem like previous road blocks (like SMG trying to distance herself from Buffy a bit, Joss's relationship with the studio, etc) aren't the case anymore. But there still seems to be problems. Even though Joss's relationship with Fox seems to be a better working one since he's doing Dollhouse, the whole thing with Ripper and the BBC show Fox is holding onto those rights tightly and they would be the ones to do a movie. Also, I don't know if Alyson or David would do it right now. They both have made new names for themselves career wise and have a steady busy working schedule. Angel you could get away without using in a movie, but Willow would be pushing it.

Personally, I think Hollywood is waiting to see how the Sex and the City movie does. If it does VERY well and makes the transition from a tv show to a movie with the public, studios will be more willing to and eager to makes movies that continue tv show stories. It's just like with broadway movies. There hadn't been a movie based off a broadway show in awhile, then Chicago came out and did great. All of a sudden, a bunch of shows were being greenlighted into movies.

[xmadxscientistx]

It's not more likely now than it was before Paley fest. That being said, the event itself is a sign of the times. People are ready for more Buffy. The Gods of television just need to smile on Joss for a Buffy movie or a spin off miniseries or even a new show to happen. There are a bunch of executives out there that need to start nodding now.

[KingofCretins]

Amber's a writer/director now, has a book deal; Nick is a ubiquitous voice actor and just got a recurring role on one of CBS' major tentpole shows, Michelle's got a couple movies a year and a recurring part on "Gossip Girl". Really depends on how narrowly one wants to define success, I suppose.

I don't think a Buffy movie is very likely at all, actually. Even if you got Sarah (hesitation) and Alyson (steady job), the two toughest to get, and Nick and Michelle and Tony, there's a world of obstacles that I can't even articulate. For one thing, the 'shippers. If Angel's in it and not Spike; if Spike's in it but not Angel... and even if neither of them are in it and they either go without a romantic storyline for Buffy or put her with someone else, there will be relentless pouting about the plot. For another, there's the timeline -- even if (and I'm not in favor) Joss throws out Season 8, when are you going to set this story to cover the difference in age? And if you throw out Season 8, how do you establish the mythology, the Slayer spell, etc, without running into the same problem of non-show viewers being too confused to get into it (as happened with "Serenity")?

[CowboyGuy]

JBrow hit it on the head.

Hollywood wants to see how well Sex and the City does. Remember the first X-Men film's success? After that came countless...endless film adaptations of comic book heroes. From X-Men to Fantastic Four, to more obscure characters like Ghost Rider and Daredevil. There have been an overhaul of superhero movies since Hollywood stuck gold with them. (Even though they get progressively worse IMO)

The same can be said of musicals such as: Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Hairspray remake, Dream Girls, etc.

I think a Buffy movie could happen, and it will be more likely if Sex and the City helps to usher in a new wave of films based on debunked television shows. We do have Charlie's Angels, Dukes of Hazzard, etc...

But what about a Friends movie? I might be interested in that!

For the Buffy film, I would make a long intro similar to that of the LOTR first flick. Where it showed the creation of the rings, ancient battle with Sauron, explained Middle-Earth and it's creatures and stuff...it helped me get into that world and I didn't know jack squat about any of the books!

It could explain what a slayer is, and flashback to the creation of the demon realm, and the first slayer that was explained in Get It Done. Lead that into a montage of Watchers and Slayers throughout history showing how things were...then say something like:
"This generation's slayer, Buffy, has changed everything. Using powerful magicks, she along with her friends made it so that any girl with the potential to be a slayer, was granted the power. Thus throwing off the balance of our world forever..."

No need to mention Sunnydale, or any of that. It could start out just like it did in The Long Way Home. Establishing the world and defining what slayers are would be all that is needed to open a potential movie. Characters can be introduced later, the general audience wouldn't know the difference between eye-patch Xander versus no eye-patch. If he had one, they would simply accept it as his character trait. You know what I mean? And progress from that point.

[Slayer489]

Based on how much the actors seemed to enjoy the reunion and seeing each other again (even though some see each other all the time or now and again) I think a Buffy movie is more likely now than ever before. Joss and Sarah both seem very keen and Sarah doesn't seem to want to distance herself from Buffy anymore which is great! If Sex And The City movie does well, I think it will become even more likely which would be fantastic.

[Rachster]

mikey said:

I think Sarah probably looked back at the shitty movies she's been in for the last 6 years and went "Yikes, I need Joss again". LOL

LOL thats funny..

[CowboyGuy]

mikey said:

I think Sarah probably looked back at the shitty movies she's been in for the last 6 years and went "Yikes, I need Joss again". LOL

Seriously though. The only one I've liked was The Grudge. Then they had to go and make a sequel and ruin it!!

I still thin she was at her best in Cruel Intentions!!!! ;D

[Joe]

Ok, I hope for a Buffy movie. But I don't want Joss to throw out Season 8, that would ruin it for me. Here's an idea. Have it take place between Season 7, and Season 8. That year and a half we don't know about. All they would need is Sarah, Nicholas, Alyson, Anthony, Michelle, Eliza, D.B. Woodside, Tom Lenk, Iyari Limon etc. Maybe a couple of the potentials of season 7, like Rona, and Vi. But they wouldn't have to bring up that many people. So I think it's possible. I hope so. But maybe it would start, with the gang on the move across the United States and stuff. And then at the end they move to Europe, and go their seperate ways (that would set up for season 8)

[Jinxieman]

If they did a movie I would agree with smartjoe299. I would like to see it continue straight from the end of Chosen...or a few months later. I would love to see a smaller story with the core characters with a glimpse of the larger pictures happening like Giles setting up the new watchers counsel and slayer squads being set up around the world...but still focusing on a threat centered around Buffy and the scoobies.

If a Buffy movie didn't happen I would love to see a movie about a different slayer. I mean there have been thousands of slayers through the years. Joss could tell the story of any one of those slayers...actually I think that would make a really fun TV series...Tales of the Slayer: the series. Each episode could be a new Slayer and her story, some of the stories could be two, three, or even four or more episodes depending how big that Slayers story is. It could jump around in time and give us different slayers from different eras each week....or some of them could even go in sequence...There are so many potentials with a series like that.

[Slayer489]

smartjoe299 said:

Ok, I hope for a Buffy movie. But I don't want Joss to throw out Season 8, that would ruin it for me. Here's an idea. Have it take place between Season 7, and Season 8. That year and a half we don't know about. All they would need is Sarah, Nicholas, Alyson, Anthony, Michelle, Eliza, D.B. Woodside, Tom Lenk, Iyari Limon etc. Maybe a couple of the potentials of season 7, like Rona, and Vi. But they wouldn't have to bring up that many people. So I think it's possible. I hope so. But maybe it would start, with the gang on the move across the United States and stuff. And then at the end they move to Europe, and go their seperate ways (that would set up for season 8)

The age of the actors would cause problems there.

I think that a lot of people would soon get over it if season 8 is non-canonized if there was a Buffy movie. The more I think about it, I'm starting to find season 8 a bit far-fetched. I miss lots of things the show has that the comics don't, including the big fight scenes. It's just not the same now that I know a movie is possible. There's also something about the stories too. Maybe I'd feel differently if this season 8 was on TV.

Angel: After The Fall on the other hand, wins my vote completely.

And I like your idea about Tales Of The Slayers: The Series jinxieman. Interesting.

[mandikaye]

slayer489 said:

The age of the actors would cause problems there.

I don't think so.

For most TV shows, actors portray characters that have vastly different ages (for example, a 28 year old Charisma Carpenter playing a high school student). This would really be no different.

[henzINNIT]

I'd fully support a Buffy movie but I highly doubt it's on the cards.

I can't think of what Joss would do with 2 hours in the Buffy-verse, but he pulled Serenity off beautifully so I have faith. I wouldn't even be too offended if the movie only featured Buffy, Willow and Xander. I'd like a nice little plot focusing on the "family". I love Giles but wouldn't cry too much over his absence. There is always Ripper I can hope hehe.

[ded1]

I'm curious how Darkhorse Comics would react if Joss decides to do a movie,and scrap[or de-cannon] season 8

[cheungcheung]

joss is required for a Buffy movie.

actors required for a Buffy movie: SMG, alyson, nick b

everyone else is added bonus but not absolutely required.

just like the sex and the city movie. they required all four actresses to sign on before it could finally get moving..

there are a bunch of other actors/actresses from the show but they weren't required, but nice-to-haves...

[postitnote]

Look at the Rent movie. Those actors (barring Tracie Thoms and Rosario Dawson) were all the original cast...and this was 10 years after they were on Broadway. They chose the original cast b/c they all still looked like they were young 20ish, even though they were closer to their mid-30s/40s.

I loved Sarah in Southland Tales. If you love Donnie Darko...you will love that movie. Some of her others?? Not so much. But Southland Tales redeems her movie choices for me.

As for the others? Michelle in Black Christmas? That...that was one of the worst...or Nick in that Sci-Fi Channel gargoyle movie. LOL.

[Kratos]

Out of all the actors of Buffy, Sarah,James and Alyson have been the most succesful. Alyson has already stated before that she would do it if Joss was attached to the project. James too. Sarah is the most important one, she is the leading lady and Joss has said it all depends on wether she wants to do it or not. From the recent Paley show, she seemed quite open to it.
David B. probaly wouldn't be in it since he's been distancing himself from Angel, he also wanted Angel to be the lead of a feature film. Which ain't happening since Buffy is a lot more popular then Angel.

[alycat7]

At this point in time, i will do anything to see Willow's pout.

[JBrow]

There is a big difference between having careers in Hollywood, and having a public profile. All the Buffy stars are working at one thing for another, but David, Aly, Seth, and sometimes Sarah are the only ones who's careers are really out there in the public consciences. Michelle does some stuff here and there, but nothing overly big. Gossip Girl will definitely change that though. Same with James really, apart from guest spots on other popular shows.

Overall I think Sarah made some poor choices in the roles she took post Buffy in terms of keeping her public profile current. But, I think she was at a point in her life where she didn't 'need' the money and wanted to take roles for the quality of roles. Unfortunately, she didn't balance public profile with acting for the sake of the craft, and is slowly falling into that 'she hasn't done anything big/good since Buffy' territory.

If Sarah has said she's looking at TV scripts, it's pretty safe to say she wants to boost her public profile again and a Buffy movie would be perfect for that. Aly is the tricky one, because even though she has said she would do it if Joss did it, her along with David and Seth have the most active schedules they would need to shoot around and that could cause problems. I think there is a good chance, if they do a movie her role wouldn't be a large as it was on the show.

[sire]

I of course would love a movie... But i cant really see it happening unfortunatly.
If there was one I think Buffy, Willow, Xander are of course essential. Dawn should be in it, if only in a few scenes (leaving for college or something) Giles again should be in, but again i wouldnt be beside myself if he only featured in a smallish role, like Inara in Serenity.
Any others, Faith, Andrew, Angel, Spike, Illyira would be fun to have in there but might muddy up the plot with to many characters, Angel and Spike espeically.
I can really imagine a big budget extravaganza without Spike and Angel though....