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Buffy fans rejoice: The Scooby Gang is (almost) all hereThe Scoobie Gang is getting back together. On March 20, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast will reunite for a panel discussion as part of the annual Paley Center for Media Festival in Los Angeles. Feel free to scream with delight. I’ll wait.
Confirmed to appear so far are series creator Joss Whedon , along with Buffy herself Sarah Michelle Gellar and almost all the past Scoobies: Amber Benson (Tara), Nicholas Brendon (Xander), Emma Caulfield (Anya), Eliza Dushku (Faith), Seth Green (Oz), James Marsters (Spike) and Michelle Trachtenberg (little Dawnie). The reunion is part of the 25th annual PaleyFest, an interactive pop culture event that connects fans with the creators and stars of their favorite TV shows. The event is sponsored by The Paley Center (formerly known as The Museum of Television & Radio).
Sarah’s decision to attend is particularly noteworthy. In the past, the series star has shunned almost all Buffy-related events, celebrations, conventions and the like. Now, five years after the show left the air, she is apparently finally ready to relive the good old slays with the rest of the gang.
Of course, I know what you’re thinking right now. But, wait, how can you call this a reunion? No Alyson Hannigan! No Anthony Stewart Head or David Boreanaz or Charisma Carpenter! Seriously, no Alyson! Relax. The festival schedule says that additional panelists are yet to be announced. So take heart. The Willow and Tara reunion we’ve been dreaming about for six years could still happen. Anyone know any good must-go-to-reunion spells we could cast on Alyson, just in case?
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Love this show!
I'm glad SMG isn't snubbing
I'm glad SMG isn't snubbing this one :p
Buffy and Faith in the same place again...hell, my Yahoo group is abuzz with excitment. Granted they're mostly Fuffy fans :D
To do list:
1. Buy rope
2. Hang myself...
but I do hope this isn't going to be the last reunion of the gang in such proportions.
Makes me hate to miss it so much more.
And what's with SMG lately? First Maxim, now she'll attend this festival...
'never say never'...?
She has never said never.
Grr Argh
Holy Crap! I am absolutely OBSESSED with Buffy, (so obsessed that I went out and spent £40 on an Anya action figure.) and I'm so excited that I DID actually scream with delight. But now I'm sad; there's no way on Earth I could possibly go. So I'll just have to hope for some nice YouTube footage I guess. I'm sure I'll be ok with all my Buffy paraphernalia.
My parents got me this huge
Ohhh this sounds bloody
Ohhh this sounds bloody brilliant, hopefully hear some reviews, especially if Alyson Hannigan goes.
SMG, Dushku, Benson, and Hannigan. I think that could be heaven.
*does snoopy dance*
Gosh, five years?!
"Now, five years after the show left the air..."
Gosh, five years?!
Time goes by really fast.
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seriously!?
Seriously - this panel event sounds like my wildest dream! I would give anything to be able to see this unpresidented event, but alas, not only do I NOT live in LA, it's in the middle of school so I wouldn't be able to go even if I had the money to fly. *sigh* maybe someday... probably not, but maybe...
Interviewer: "Why do you write these strong female characters?"
Joss Whedon: "Because you're still asking me that question." - Equality Now speech
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Damnit!!! I screamed
Damnit!!!
I screamed in excitement, especially when I read Sarah is going to be there! But sadly I don't live in LA, or even in the States for that matter! If I'd been in the States I would have definately forked out to go to LA for a fews days, but getting there from sunny England is another matter entirely!! :( Much excitement and much disappointment at the same time!!
I miss Buffy!
I can't believe it has been five years already! It is too bad I live in FL seeing SMG, ED, AB and EC would be amazing. I loved Buffy and was a hopeless addict. I am praying that a BTVS movie with SMG will happen. I read she was against it because she didn't want to do a disservice to the show by condensing complex stories into a 2 hour movie. I have seen everything she has ever been in and regardless of the roles she plays, she will always be Buffy to her fans.
"It's mercy, compassion, and forgiveness I lack; not rationality." Kill Bill Vol 1
About time
OMG
BtVS
SMG...
Not really surprising she's going to this event. She went to the first BtVS event they held way back in season 2.
I also wouldn't say she's "shunned" Buffy events. Basically, she hasn't attended conventions. To be fair, those who do attend the conventions on a really regular basis only do so because their careers aren't up to much. Which isn't to say they don't enjoy meeting up with fans, but I don't think it's a primary factor in a lot of cases. As far as mentioning the show, SMG's never got a bad word to say about it and always talks about how appreciative she is for what it gave her and how groundbreaking it was.
Having said all of that, it's great that they've gotten such a fantastic collection of actors from the show together for this event. It should be great. Hopefully someone will be able to give us an insanely detailed breakdown of every word that is spoken...
Agreed
Whoa.
This is insanely cool. I'm a crazy, crazy Fuffy fan.
It's kind of funny, though. I always got a sense that Sarah Michelle and Eliza didn't particularly like each other in real life. :D
The had explosive chemistry, though.
Everyone cross your fingers about Alyson.
Dushku and Gellar
You'd be wrong on that...
Shoot me. Stuff me. Mount me.
Got Joss?
How awesome is this! Love me some Buffy. And boy was I shocked to see that Sarah Michelle Gellar Prinze(?) attending. Everyone, hold on to your hats, I think the apocalypse is coming... Again!
It totally sucks living in the Midwest
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This can't happen
How is it that this is happening? I live no where near LA and I am not flying there. I just can't do it. And to drive is too far. Hmm, I am willing to pay the 750.00 for the best ticket but not able to go. I will have to figure something out. I mean, SMG is going to be there. I need to ask her to marry me, HAHAHA...well atleast I can stare at her alot.
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Documentation
I sincerely hope this gets documented and circulated well. I'm sure turning afterellen vloggers loose with a camera and mic is out of the question? Just checking.
Eliza, Amber and Sarah in the same room. *swoon*
As much as my heart races at the idea, I don't think it would be a good idea for me to attend. I'd spend my whole time in the medic area with smelling salts and an ice pack.
Re: Documentation
I agree with wickedgrrl. Anyone going to this event, please, please, please take pics, videos, voice recordings, etc. and be kind enuf to post these and even a well-detailed account of this Buffy reunion - for us people who can't attend and people who are living abroad. If Alyson is going, I'd appreciate a pic of Alyson and Amber (Willow and Tara, sigh) together. I'm sure all W/T fans will be swooning and having major droolage. Heheh. Thanks in advance.
And of course Buffy and Faith? SMG and Eliza Dushku. Oh la la! I'm a Fuffy fan myself but more on W/T actually. ;o) Sigh. Alot of people are actually surprised to see SMG on the list. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is her first time that she will attend a Buffy event. She doesn't go to sci-fi and/or Buffy conventions as far as I know. Oh wait, she did one: Comic Con but she attended that to promote her movie: The Grudge I think. Oh well, she'll always be Buffy forever. She was the star of the show anyway so her presence will do well w/ her fans.
W/T forever. http://geocities.com/eek84/
You just gotta have a little Faith
Best. Worst. News. Ever.
This is the stuff Buffy fans have been dreaming about
FOREVERfor six years! I literally just shrieked and gasped after reading each name!! I still haven't recovered from the fact the ED will be there!! Faith was my first major crush and that is just not something you get over!! And SMG and AB and and I can't believe this is really happening!! Why does it have to be so far away!?Will there be complete AfterEllen coverage there??? I really hope so because we need the insider scoop and what could be better than the Scoobies with our fabulous AE ladies?!? Sarah you know you want to feed your Buffy obsession!!
Buffy was TV genius, and heaven for many a budding lesbian. Who could forget Faith's fabulous
leather pantsswagger, the pure adorableness that was Willow and Tara, and women who could literally KICK ASS!! Wow I think I feel a Buffy marathon coming on...Charisma!
Charisma Carpenter just got added to the list!!! There are also rumors David Boreanaz is gonna do it, but it hasn't been confirmed. Keep crossin' your fingers for Alyson and Anthony! I'm so jealous of every.single.person going!
Interviewer: "Why do you write these strong female characters?"
Joss Whedon: "Because you're still asking me that question." - Equality Now speech
If I'm borrowing your icon, I'd be happy to give you credit, just let me know! :)
Eliza and Sarah
Oh. My. God! it bears repeating. omg. i mite pass out..i am insanely jealous that i am on the other side of the country...i can just imagine the picture possibilities...us fuffy fans mite actually get a candid photo of sarah and eliza...omg...this is to much...hhahah