"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" went on quite a wild journey. The 1992 film, while not a total flop, didn't do too well at the box office. Reviews were mixed at the time, but largely skewed negative and in the years since its release, the movie has not been looked upon kindly — though honestly, it's better than you remember. The film's writer, Joss Whedon, famously hated what director Fran Rubel Kuzui did with his script, so he jumped at the chance to make a "Buffy" TV show.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" remains my very favorite series, despite the incredibly upsetting revelations about Whedon's abusive on-set behavior. It's fascinating to consider the undeniable impact of a show that rose from the ashes of a failed movie. Longtime fans will recognize Kuzui's name, whether they've seen the film or not. While not directly involved with the series, the producing credit for Fran Rubel Kuzui...
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" remains my very favorite series, despite the incredibly upsetting revelations about Whedon's abusive on-set behavior. It's fascinating to consider the undeniable impact of a show that rose from the ashes of a failed movie. Longtime fans will recognize Kuzui's name, whether they've seen the film or not. While not directly involved with the series, the producing credit for Fran Rubel Kuzui...
- 2/3/2023
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
Japan Society revived this 1988 film in November 19, 2019 as part of its film series, ‘Tokyo Stories: Japan in the Global Imagination’. It was followed by a Q&A with Fran Rubel Kuzui, its creator, director and co-writer, a New Yorker who has resided with her husband Kaz Kuzui in Japan since 2000.
When I acquired Tokyo Pop for the U.S. market in 1988, none of us had any idea that this largely forgotten gem of ’80s American independent cinema by Fran Rubel Kuzui would bring such success to its director or star. Tokyo Pop’s name star, Carrie Hamilton, the daughter of Carol Burnett, was bound for stardom until her life ended prematurely (1963–2002)....
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When I acquired Tokyo Pop for the U.S. market in 1988, none of us had any idea that this largely forgotten gem of ’80s American independent cinema by Fran Rubel Kuzui would bring such success to its director or star. Tokyo Pop’s name star, Carrie Hamilton, the daughter of Carol Burnett, was bound for stardom until her life ended prematurely (1963–2002)....
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- 4/5/2021
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
By Wally Adams
Fran Rubel is one of those figures in cinema that left an invisible impact behind the scenes and from multiple angles. Most people would think they never heard of her, but surprisingly very high numbers have partaken of her products, services or things influenced by her and her partner over the years. In concrete terms, she’s best known for making the original “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” movie which later spawned a more famous TV series. But there’s more to her legacy than that, to which the largely forgotten “Tokyo Pop” was both the stepping stone and emblem towards wider goals.
“Tokyo Pop” is screening at Japan Society
Fresh out of NYU, Rubel had been hired in Japan as a script supervisor for Japanese publishing and film mega-tycoon Haruki Kadokawa’s company. Kadokawa Pictures had achieved huge success in previous years with mega-hits including the classically...
Fran Rubel is one of those figures in cinema that left an invisible impact behind the scenes and from multiple angles. Most people would think they never heard of her, but surprisingly very high numbers have partaken of her products, services or things influenced by her and her partner over the years. In concrete terms, she’s best known for making the original “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” movie which later spawned a more famous TV series. But there’s more to her legacy than that, to which the largely forgotten “Tokyo Pop” was both the stepping stone and emblem towards wider goals.
“Tokyo Pop” is screening at Japan Society
Fresh out of NYU, Rubel had been hired in Japan as a script supervisor for Japanese publishing and film mega-tycoon Haruki Kadokawa’s company. Kadokawa Pictures had achieved huge success in previous years with mega-hits including the classically...
- 11/21/2019
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
I once saw Anthony Stewart Head come out of the tube station at Piccadilly Circus talking on a mobile phone. It was quite wonderful to see Giles going about his daily life, but enough of star-spotting! The actor and former Buffy star has waded into the debate surrounding news Buffy The Vampire Slayer is being remade into a movie.
Head appeared as Buffy’s trainer and father figure, Giles, in Joss Whedon’s brilliant t.v. show which ran for seven seasons and gained a worldwide cult following. Yes, it was based on a 1993 movie, but it wasn’t very good. Surprise, surprise, the makers behind that turkey – Fran Rubel and Kaz Kuzui – are behind this latest effort.
“It’s a horrible idea. It’s a horrible idea in as much as Buffy was a great conceit. It was a great story. … I don’t feel that you can then...
Head appeared as Buffy’s trainer and father figure, Giles, in Joss Whedon’s brilliant t.v. show which ran for seven seasons and gained a worldwide cult following. Yes, it was based on a 1993 movie, but it wasn’t very good. Surprise, surprise, the makers behind that turkey – Fran Rubel and Kaz Kuzui – are behind this latest effort.
“It’s a horrible idea. It’s a horrible idea in as much as Buffy was a great conceit. It was a great story. … I don’t feel that you can then...
- 1/7/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
Heather Morris is apparently still circling "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Despite the fact that screenwriter Whit Anderson had debunked a previous news linking her to the reboot project of the 1992 film, the actress herself confirmed that she is being considered for the movie.
"They're considering me!" she told Access Hollywood when met at an event for Flirt cosmetics, for which Morris is a paid spokesperson, in Los Angeles on Thursday, Decemeber 16. She further shared, "I found out and I almost peed my pants 'cause I was so excited!"
Morris, who stars on Fox musical series "Glee", additionally admitted that she is a fan of the story's heroine Buffy, that she would take any role in the upcoming film. "If they make ['Buffy'] when ['Glee'] is on hiatus, I don't even care what I do. I can just run through the shot and do nothing - even if I'm not Buffy!" she declared.
"They're considering me!" she told Access Hollywood when met at an event for Flirt cosmetics, for which Morris is a paid spokesperson, in Los Angeles on Thursday, Decemeber 16. She further shared, "I found out and I almost peed my pants 'cause I was so excited!"
Morris, who stars on Fox musical series "Glee", additionally admitted that she is a fan of the story's heroine Buffy, that she would take any role in the upcoming film. "If they make ['Buffy'] when ['Glee'] is on hiatus, I don't even care what I do. I can just run through the shot and do nothing - even if I'm not Buffy!" she declared.
- 12/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
You may recall that we reported that a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is moving forward without the involvement of Joss Whedon, the creator of the 1992 movie and the 1997-2003 series that followed.
It turns out that Whedon was offered the project. According to THR, Whedon was approached by Fran Rubel Kuzui (the director of the original movie) and her husband Kaz Kuzui, who own part of the rights to the Buffy concept, to be involved. He turned it down, preferring to work on other projects. The Kuzui couple then found actress/writer Whit Anderson and liked her idea for a reboot.
They were then to attract Atlas Entertainment and Vertigo Entertainment who then were able to get Warner Bros. interested. Fox, who distributed the original movie, was offered the project first but passed and Warners said "yes."...
It turns out that Whedon was offered the project. According to THR, Whedon was approached by Fran Rubel Kuzui (the director of the original movie) and her husband Kaz Kuzui, who own part of the rights to the Buffy concept, to be involved. He turned it down, preferring to work on other projects. The Kuzui couple then found actress/writer Whit Anderson and liked her idea for a reboot.
They were then to attract Atlas Entertainment and Vertigo Entertainment who then were able to get Warner Bros. interested. Fox, who distributed the original movie, was offered the project first but passed and Warners said "yes."...
- 12/2/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Could it be that Joss Whedon actually Passed on a Buffy reboot? So says studio insiders in response to this report and a lengthy retort issued by Whedon last week in which Whedon begs, 'Leave me to my pain!'. Full details below. According to Heat Vision. Whedon 'was approached last year after Buffy rights holder Fran Rubel Kuzui and husband Kaz Kuzui began developing a remake with Vertigo. After presented with the opportunity, Whedon decided he'd rather work on other projects.' The report continues, 'Producers then began searching for a writer and late last year hired actress-turned-scribe Whit Anderson. The unknown Anderson, with only bit film appearances to her credit, came up with a take on the Buffy...
- 12/1/2010
- FEARnet
As "Buffy" fans, we all are in unison that in every generation, you can only have a chosen one to make a film version of the beloved TV show. And we all agreed that creator Joss Whedon is the chosen one.
Well, for weeks, the internet was buzzing about the supposed non-inclusion of creator Joss Whedon in the planned big-screen version from Warner Bros.
Now, studio insiders are saying that Whedon was the one who slayed "Buffy." We'll get to that in a minute. But first, let's recap the drama shall we?
Previously, on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie adaptation drama (circa May 2009) we said:
So, the news about "Buffy the Vampire Slaer" remake or "relaunch" made me happy, and then...I heard that creator Joss Whedon is Not part of it!
Right now, there's no studio behind the project, no Whedon in sight, but the original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband,...
Well, for weeks, the internet was buzzing about the supposed non-inclusion of creator Joss Whedon in the planned big-screen version from Warner Bros.
Now, studio insiders are saying that Whedon was the one who slayed "Buffy." We'll get to that in a minute. But first, let's recap the drama shall we?
Previously, on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie adaptation drama (circa May 2009) we said:
So, the news about "Buffy the Vampire Slaer" remake or "relaunch" made me happy, and then...I heard that creator Joss Whedon is Not part of it!
Right now, there's no studio behind the project, no Whedon in sight, but the original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband,...
- 12/1/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Briefly: There's the story making the rounds that, in the wake of the recent development on a new big-screen version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy creator Joss Whedon was offered a chance to be part of the film and declined. Except -- guess what? -- this would appear to be the same offer for him to participate on which we reported way back in the misty, lost days of July 2009 . (How quickly the internet forgets.) So, while THR has pushed forward the tale that original remake developers Fran Rubel Kuzui and husband Kaz Kuzui offered Joss Whedon a chance to be part of the remake, there appears to be no news here. Only a reminder. But I have seen some commentary that seems to be underhandedly scolding Mr. Whedon for not taking the job, and suggesting, 'well, you had your chance to work with this one, so no reason to complain now.
- 12/1/2010
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
THR's Heat Vision is stirring up more dirt regarding the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot and, to be honest, you should probably just take it as spin. Borys Kit's studio insiders say Buffy rights holders Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui turned to Whedon to develop the remake. But he passed on the opportunity to work on other projects. Fox reportedly dragged its feet on the property, so it was taken to Warner Bros., too. After the recent fan backlash, I can imagine the Kuzuis are scrambling to counter Whedon's recent comments on the upcoming project . In a story, last year , when all of this Buffy remake business began, the Kuzuis said they wanted a film with no ties to the universe Whedon created. Not exactly an enticing offer for Whedon even if he was approached....
- 12/1/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Reports claim Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator, who suggested he was in pain over his omission from movie, refused role
When Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon went public with apparent dismay at being cut out of the picture for a forthcoming new film, fans from London to Los Angeles took to the internet to express their ire. But matters may not have been quite as they first appeared: according to The Hollywood Reporter, Whedon turned down the chance to be involved in the project.
Citing studio insiders, the movie industry bible said yesterday that owners of the rights to the character had approached Whedon last year to see if he might be interested in working on a new film. He reportedly said he would rather concentrate on other projects. He has imminent comic book ensemble piece The Avengers on his schedule.Such a sequence of events would appear...
When Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon went public with apparent dismay at being cut out of the picture for a forthcoming new film, fans from London to Los Angeles took to the internet to express their ire. But matters may not have been quite as they first appeared: according to The Hollywood Reporter, Whedon turned down the chance to be involved in the project.
Citing studio insiders, the movie industry bible said yesterday that owners of the rights to the character had approached Whedon last year to see if he might be interested in working on a new film. He reportedly said he would rather concentrate on other projects. He has imminent comic book ensemble piece The Avengers on his schedule.Such a sequence of events would appear...
- 12/1/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Last week when news spread that Fran Rubel and Kaz Kuzui were remaking the movie version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the fans weren’t best pleased. The major problem with rebooting a much loved character is the fact Joss Whedon isn’t involved in any way, shape or form. But he was approached … and said ‘take a hike!’ or words that effect … he just said ‘no’.
The film rights holders Rubel and Kuzui sauntered over to Whedon and offered him what could have been numerous roles – writer, director or executive producer. They probably wanted his writing gold and then turn it into copper on screen – like last time!
Whedon always did toy with the idea of making a movie, but since he always described each individual episode of the show as a mini-movie – which he got to make and oversee each week for seven years – what’s the effing point?...
The film rights holders Rubel and Kuzui sauntered over to Whedon and offered him what could have been numerous roles – writer, director or executive producer. They probably wanted his writing gold and then turn it into copper on screen – like last time!
Whedon always did toy with the idea of making a movie, but since he always described each individual episode of the show as a mini-movie – which he got to make and oversee each week for seven years – what’s the effing point?...
- 12/1/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
News that Joss Whedon was offered a chance to be involved with the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot at Warner Bros and passed helped shed light on his recent comments slamming the project. According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” "Buffy" creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui and Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton) approached Whedon first when they started development on a new “Buffy” movie and he turned them down in order to work on other projects like "The Avengers." "This is a sad, sad reflection of our times when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths just because they can't think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my "Avengers" idea that I made up myself," Whedon said in an earlier interview.
- 12/1/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
News that Joss Whedon was offered a chance to be involved with the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot at Warner Bros and passed helped shed light on his recent comments slamming the project. According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” "Buffy" creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui and Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton) approached Whedon first when they started development on a new “Buffy” movie and he turned them down in order to work on other projects like "The Avengers." "This is a sad, sad reflection of our times when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths just because they can't think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my "Avengers" idea that I made up myself," Whedon said in an earlier interview.
- 12/1/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Just about a week removed from when "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon asked to be left "to his pain" regarding Warner Brothers' upcoming redux of the hit property Buffy the Vampire Slayer, some more news has come to light regarding Whedon's possible involvement.
The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision Blog reports that according to studio insiders, Whedon was approached last year after "Buffy" rightsholder Fran Rubel Kuzui and husband Kaz Kuzui began developing a remake with Vertigo.
After being presented with the opportunity, Whedon decided he'd rather work on other projects (he's making Marvel Studios' The Avengers). Producers then began searching for a writer and late last year hired actress-turned-scribe Whit Anderson. The unknown Anderson, with only bit film appearances to her credit, came up with a take on the "Buffy" mythos that was strong enough after a couple of drafts to lure Atlas, which partnered with Vertigo to set it up at a studio.
The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision Blog reports that according to studio insiders, Whedon was approached last year after "Buffy" rightsholder Fran Rubel Kuzui and husband Kaz Kuzui began developing a remake with Vertigo.
After being presented with the opportunity, Whedon decided he'd rather work on other projects (he's making Marvel Studios' The Avengers). Producers then began searching for a writer and late last year hired actress-turned-scribe Whit Anderson. The unknown Anderson, with only bit film appearances to her credit, came up with a take on the "Buffy" mythos that was strong enough after a couple of drafts to lure Atlas, which partnered with Vertigo to set it up at a studio.
- 12/1/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With all of the chatter of the reboot to Buffy the Vampire Slayer (here) and Joss Whedon’s rather angry retort (here), it’s interesting to note that according to THR, Whedon may had an opportunity to reboot it himself. The source claims Whedon was approached by producers Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui only to have Whedon balk and eventually sign onto Marvel’s The Avengers.
When scribe Whit Anderson’s idea for a new Buffy came along, it wooed the Kuzuis enough to get a new version going with Atlas Entertainment/Warner Bros.
I sense this might be a catty fight…...
When scribe Whit Anderson’s idea for a new Buffy came along, it wooed the Kuzuis enough to get a new version going with Atlas Entertainment/Warner Bros.
I sense this might be a catty fight…...
- 12/1/2010
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Recent events have shown us that a handful of Warner Brothers executives and evil franchise owners Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui are the only people who actually think that a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie is a good idea.
But that doesn't mean that they didn't at least try to make the cinematic reboot a non-disaster. Before signing unknown scribe Whit Anderson to take care of the screenplay, The Hollywood Reporter says the project was pitched to "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon.
Naturally, Whedon said, "thanks, but no thanks" -- or, more likely, just "no thanks."
Whedon reportedly wanted to work on other projects -- like his upcoming adaptation of "The Avengers" -- but aren't there other reasons at play here? Whedon was not a fan of what happened with the original "Buffy" film, largely based on changes made by rightsholder and director Rubel Kuzui. It's why he pushed so...
But that doesn't mean that they didn't at least try to make the cinematic reboot a non-disaster. Before signing unknown scribe Whit Anderson to take care of the screenplay, The Hollywood Reporter says the project was pitched to "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon.
Naturally, Whedon said, "thanks, but no thanks" -- or, more likely, just "no thanks."
Whedon reportedly wanted to work on other projects -- like his upcoming adaptation of "The Avengers" -- but aren't there other reasons at play here? Whedon was not a fan of what happened with the original "Buffy" film, largely based on changes made by rightsholder and director Rubel Kuzui. It's why he pushed so...
- 12/1/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Last year when we heard that a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was a strong possibility, it sounded as if even then, creator Joss Whedon's involvement was quite doubtful. Recently it was revealed that the reboot was now under the wing of Warner Brothers, and that newcomer Whit Anderson had been hired to write the script.
Whedon responded to the news with humorous words that we all got a chuckle out of, but as it turns out, he may have had the opportunity to work on the movie after all, and chose to turn it down.
According to reports, Whedon was offered the chance to take part in the reboot -- possibly as a writer, one would speculate, but most likely as just a producer -- last year when we first heard of it. This was when the rights to Buffy were owned by Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui...
Whedon responded to the news with humorous words that we all got a chuckle out of, but as it turns out, he may have had the opportunity to work on the movie after all, and chose to turn it down.
According to reports, Whedon was offered the chance to take part in the reboot -- possibly as a writer, one would speculate, but most likely as just a producer -- last year when we first heard of it. This was when the rights to Buffy were owned by Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui...
- 12/1/2010
- by The Movie God
- Geeks of Doom
What, what? So Joss Whedon was actually offered the gig of rebooting the movie version of his cherished “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” franchise but turned it down? That’s apparently the case according to Heat Vision, who quotes “studio insiders” saying just that. Yes, I’m very well aware that this is just the studio trying to do some damage control in order to control the nerd rage. Still, if true, it makes you wonder if Whedon should have publicly (albeit wittily) decry the remake if he said No to an offer to take control of the remake. According to studio insiders, [Joss Whedon] was approached last year after Buffy rightsholder Fran Rubel Kuzui and husband Kaz Kuzui began developing a remake with Vertigo. After presented with the opportunity, Whedon decided he’d rather work on other projects (he’s making Marvel Studios’ The Avengers). As you’ll recall, news of a...
- 12/1/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
You might have heard the gigantic fansplosion when it was announced last week that the plans to reboot Buffy the Vampire Slayer had crawled from their limbo grave, snagged hold of a concept from actress/writer Whit Anderson and were headed for the screen via Warner Bros. We threw in our take, but among all the hand wringing and what-about-Whedon-itude, one seemingly important fact was unknown at the time: Joss had had the chance to take the reigns of the reboot himself. And passed.According to The Hollywood Reporter – which is quoting “studio insiders” – Whedon was approached last year after Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui began developing the film remake. And though he was handed the opportunity to return his most famous creation to the big screen, he decided instead to opt for work on Marvel’s Avengers adventure.Enter Anderson, who cooked up a take on the mythology...
- 12/1/2010
- EmpireOnline
A new Buffy the Vampire Slayer film is to be made – without Joss Whedon. Can worshippers bear to watch?
Oh, this is terrible. I feel like Buffy at the end of season two, with Angel poised on her swordtip and torn between her loyalty to the man(-type thing) she loves and her duty to a higher calling. What do we do? Where do we turn?
Such is the dilemma posed by the news that a new Buffy movie is to be made – without Joss Whedon. The creator of the Slayer, first incarnated in the 1992 film starring Kristy Swanson and then reborn as the protagonist of the world's best ever television series, does not own the film rights. Those who do – Kaz Kuzui, executive producer on the series, and his wife Fran Rubel – have decided to reboot the franchise without him.
Spike himself would surely blanch – were he not already bloodless – at the heartlessness,...
Oh, this is terrible. I feel like Buffy at the end of season two, with Angel poised on her swordtip and torn between her loyalty to the man(-type thing) she loves and her duty to a higher calling. What do we do? Where do we turn?
Such is the dilemma posed by the news that a new Buffy movie is to be made – without Joss Whedon. The creator of the Slayer, first incarnated in the 1992 film starring Kristy Swanson and then reborn as the protagonist of the world's best ever television series, does not own the film rights. Those who do – Kaz Kuzui, executive producer on the series, and his wife Fran Rubel – have decided to reboot the franchise without him.
Spike himself would surely blanch – were he not already bloodless – at the heartlessness,...
- 11/24/2010
- by Lucy Mangan
- The Guardian - Film News
Warner Bros plans new movie of the vampire slayer, but without any of the cast of the cult TV series or its furious creator
It was the story the fans have long been waiting for: the return of Buffy, feminist icon and slayer of vampires – and this time on the big screen.
But any good cheer was quickly drowned out by rage and upset yesterday as it emerged that Warner Bros was planning to make its film version of the cult TV series without Joss Whedon, the show's creator – and, it appears, without any of the cast of the long-running show.
In an email, Whedon said yesterday: "This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths – just because they can't think of an original idea of their own ... I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death.
It was the story the fans have long been waiting for: the return of Buffy, feminist icon and slayer of vampires – and this time on the big screen.
But any good cheer was quickly drowned out by rage and upset yesterday as it emerged that Warner Bros was planning to make its film version of the cult TV series without Joss Whedon, the show's creator – and, it appears, without any of the cast of the long-running show.
In an email, Whedon said yesterday: "This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths – just because they can't think of an original idea of their own ... I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death.
- 11/24/2010
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
It's been confirmed this week that Warner Bros. have acquired the rights to reboot Buffy The Vampire Slayer - the popular series which ran from 1997-2003 and the film from 1992 - into a film without any involvement from the series' and the original film's creator Joss Whedon. Having purchased the rights from producers Fran and Kaz Kuzui, Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment have stated that they are embarking on a "re-imagining of Buffy and the world she inhabits" for the big screen. According to website Coming Soon, the reboot is set to be directed by an actress (with three small film credits to her name!
- 11/24/2010
- FilmInk.com.au
The Buffyverse came to a halt with news that creator Joss Whedon would not be a part of the reboot. But if you're an avid Manny the Movie Guy reader, you know that back in May of last year, we posted a story pretty much saying that Whedon was not going to be involved (Check out "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" the Movie! But Wait, Creator Joss Whedon is Not Involved!)
Back then we said:
The new "Buffy" film, however, would have no connection to the TV series, nor would it use popular supporting characters like Angel, Willow, Xander or Spike. Vertigo and Kuzui are looking to restart the story line without trampling on the beloved existing universe created by Whedon, putting the parties in a similar situation faced by Paramount, J.J. Abrams and his crew when relaunching "Star Trek."
Then we came across this press release confirming Whedon's non-involvement:
Los Angeles,...
Back then we said:
The new "Buffy" film, however, would have no connection to the TV series, nor would it use popular supporting characters like Angel, Willow, Xander or Spike. Vertigo and Kuzui are looking to restart the story line without trampling on the beloved existing universe created by Whedon, putting the parties in a similar situation faced by Paramount, J.J. Abrams and his crew when relaunching "Star Trek."
Then we came across this press release confirming Whedon's non-involvement:
Los Angeles,...
- 11/24/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment will reboot "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" without franchise creator Joss Whedon. According to Variety, Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven and Steve Alexander are producing along with Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment. Whit Anderson, an actress-turned-screenwriter, has written an early script.Warners optioned the feature rights from Fran and Kaz Kuzui and Sandollar Productions, Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton's production company. Fran Kuzui directed the 1992 feature film that Whedon wrote for Fox that starred Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry. "Buffy" was then spun off into a popular TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar that ended in 2003 after seven seasons.The series followed Buffy Summers (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar), the latest in a line...
- 11/23/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
E! Online‘s Kristin Dos Santos reached out to original Buffy creator Joss Whedon via email for his reaction to the news that Atlas Entertainment and Warner Brothers was going to produce and reboot the Buffy The Vampire Slayer character he created. As most know, the original 1992 movie was based on a spec script by Whedon. Then that was remade into the popular TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, also by Whedon, which ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003. It has spawned a cult following and many fans around the world, and was hailed for its “My So Called Life” depiction of a female superhero persona, while tackling a lot of interesting issues in creative, metaphorical ways along its incarnation on The WB.
Here is what Whedon had to say about his character getting a reboot:
“Kristin, I’m glad you asked for my thoughts on the announcement of Buffy the cinema film.
Here is what Whedon had to say about his character getting a reboot:
“Kristin, I’m glad you asked for my thoughts on the announcement of Buffy the cinema film.
- 11/23/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
We told you last May that the director of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer film, Fran Kuzui and her husband Kaz Kuzui were working with Roy Lee and Doug Davison of Vertigo Entertainment on a theatrical relaunch of Buffy. This relaunch would be created without writer/director Joss Whedon (The Avengers), who made the television series of the same name a cult classic.
Back in June of last year, Whedon responded to the announcement of the new film adaptation by saying,
“I believe [the producers] did ultimately reach out to my agent after the news broke, I think that’s something better left untouched by me. So, I wish them luck.”
Now, Warner Bros. Pictures has hopped on board the project and it’s become new news yet again. Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed) now, along side Atlas Entertainment...
Back in June of last year, Whedon responded to the announcement of the new film adaptation by saying,
“I believe [the producers] did ultimately reach out to my agent after the news broke, I think that’s something better left untouched by me. So, I wish them luck.”
Now, Warner Bros. Pictures has hopped on board the project and it’s become new news yet again. Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed) now, along side Atlas Entertainment...
- 11/23/2010
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
The man behind cult television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, director and producer Joss Whedon, has proclaimed his distain at the prospect of a big-screen reboot.
Whedon – who found fame with the concept of troubled teenager forced to battle her own hellish demons – has spoken out against big-wig studio Warner Bros. who recently bought the rights from original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband, Kaz Kuzui.
"I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death. But, you know, after," Whedon told E! Online.
"I don't love the idea of my creation in other hands, but I'm also well aware that many more hands than mine went into making that show what it was. And there is no legal grounds for doing anything other than sighing audibly. I can't wish people who are passionate about my little myth ill."
After a flop film with Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry,...
Whedon – who found fame with the concept of troubled teenager forced to battle her own hellish demons – has spoken out against big-wig studio Warner Bros. who recently bought the rights from original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband, Kaz Kuzui.
"I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death. But, you know, after," Whedon told E! Online.
"I don't love the idea of my creation in other hands, but I'm also well aware that many more hands than mine went into making that show what it was. And there is no legal grounds for doing anything other than sighing audibly. I can't wish people who are passionate about my little myth ill."
After a flop film with Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry,...
- 11/23/2010
- by jennifer.trevorrow@lovefilm.com (Jennifer Trevorrow)
- LOVEFiLM
Warner Bros. Pictures will revive another vampire-themed story for they have picked up the rights to the remake of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The project has Charles Roven and Steve Alexander teaming up with original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui, her husband Kaz Kuzui, Roy Lee and Doug Davison to serve as producers, while Whit Anderson writes the script.
The original creator of the story, Joss Whedon, however is not involved in the reboot project. And soon after the news mentioning "Buffy" remake is set up at Warner Bros surfaces, he despises the plan and expresses his disagreement. "This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths - just because they can't think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my Avengers idea that I made up myself," he tells E! Online.
"Obviously I have strong,...
The original creator of the story, Joss Whedon, however is not involved in the reboot project. And soon after the news mentioning "Buffy" remake is set up at Warner Bros surfaces, he despises the plan and expresses his disagreement. "This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths - just because they can't think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my Avengers idea that I made up myself," he tells E! Online.
"Obviously I have strong,...
- 11/23/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Producer Charles Roven (The Dark Knight, Twelve Monkeys) and his Atlas Entertainment production company has teamed with Warner Bros to reboot "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Whit Anderson is writing the script for the new feature film. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the wildly popular television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, among many others. "Whit approached us with an exciting idea about how to update 'Buffy,'" said Roven. "There is an active fan base eagerly awaiting this character's return to the big screen. Details of the film are being kept under wraps, but I can say while this is not your high school Buffy, she'll be just as witty, tough, and sexy as we all remember her to be." Warners optioned the rights to the franchise from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui.
- 11/23/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
In today’s completely inevitable (yet still unshakably disheartening) reboot news, Warner Bros. is bringing back a retooled Buffy The Vampire Slayer for a new feature film. Given the popularity of teen vamps, it’s no surprise that the ever-changing property is being brought back to the big screen. WB is rebooting along with Atlas Entertainment and Vertigo Entertainment. WB optioned the rights from Fran and Kaz Kuzui (Fran directed the original feature, penned by Joss Whedon) and from Sandollar Productions.
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- 11/22/2010
- by Kate Erbland
- GordonandtheWhale
Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the beloved franchise, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Warner Bros. Pictures.
Charles Roven and Steven Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed). Whit Anderson is writing the script.
“Whit approached us with an exciting idea about how to update Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” said Charles Roven. “There is an active fan base eagerly awaiting this character’s return to the big screen. We’re thrilled to team up with Doug Davison and Roy Lee on a re-imagining of Buffy and the world she inhabits. Details of the film are being kept under wraps, but I can say while this is not your high school Buffy, she’ll be just as witty, tough, and sexy as we all remember her to be.”
Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the...
Charles Roven and Steven Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed). Whit Anderson is writing the script.
“Whit approached us with an exciting idea about how to update Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” said Charles Roven. “There is an active fan base eagerly awaiting this character’s return to the big screen. We’re thrilled to team up with Doug Davison and Roy Lee on a re-imagining of Buffy and the world she inhabits. Details of the film are being kept under wraps, but I can say while this is not your high school Buffy, she’ll be just as witty, tough, and sexy as we all remember her to be.”
Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the...
- 11/22/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
Exciting news for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer : Warner Bros. has announced plans to reboot the much-adored franchise with a new movie, optioning the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui. (Fran Kuzui was the director of the original 1992 film, and the she and her husband Kaz co-executive produced the long-running Sarah Michelle Gellar series alongside fanboy/girl idol Joss Whedon, who scripted the film from which the series was based. Got that? Moving on…)
Coming Soon divulges the proposed reboot will be produced by Charles Roven (The Dark Knight) of Atlas Entertainment, along with Vertigo Entertainment producers Doug Davison and Roy Lee, who both served as executive producers on The Departed. While that’s a promising team, the announcement that unheard of screenwriter Whit Anderson will be penning the screenplay, and the fact that Joss Whedon is unattached to the project, leaves me, an admittedly adoring fan of the Buffy franchised,...
Coming Soon divulges the proposed reboot will be produced by Charles Roven (The Dark Knight) of Atlas Entertainment, along with Vertigo Entertainment producers Doug Davison and Roy Lee, who both served as executive producers on The Departed. While that’s a promising team, the announcement that unheard of screenwriter Whit Anderson will be penning the screenplay, and the fact that Joss Whedon is unattached to the project, leaves me, an admittedly adoring fan of the Buffy franchised,...
- 11/22/2010
- by Kristy Puchko
- The Film Stage
Some interesting news coming out of the Atlas Entertainment camp. It appears as if fans (whether they want it or not) will soon be treated to a reboot of one of the most beloved fang-busting franchises ever, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the franchise with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas' Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed). Whit Anderson is writing the script. Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton), for Atlas and Vertigo to produce. Buffy the Vampire Slayer first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the wildly popular television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, among many others.
"Whit approached...
Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the franchise with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas' Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed). Whit Anderson is writing the script. Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton), for Atlas and Vertigo to produce. Buffy the Vampire Slayer first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the wildly popular television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, among many others.
"Whit approached...
- 11/22/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
"If the Apocalypse comes, beep me." Buffy, we're gonna need that beeper number Stat.
Warner Bros. has announced plans to remake the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" film with a new writer. Yes, you read that right. A writer who is not Joss Whedon. A new "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" film (because the first one was so revolutionary?). We'll have our secretary file this under no-good, very-bad news.
This new-writer-who-is-not-Joss-Whedon is Whit Anderson. Who? Wait, you haven't heard of her? Neither have we. "I didn't really watch much television at all, but I always watched 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' that was the one show I would watch when I got home," Anderson tells the Los Angeles Times. "I just loved this character. I was the same age as Buffy and it was so rare to have a female lead character on TV in those days who was strong and...
Warner Bros. has announced plans to remake the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" film with a new writer. Yes, you read that right. A writer who is not Joss Whedon. A new "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" film (because the first one was so revolutionary?). We'll have our secretary file this under no-good, very-bad news.
This new-writer-who-is-not-Joss-Whedon is Whit Anderson. Who? Wait, you haven't heard of her? Neither have we. "I didn't really watch much television at all, but I always watched 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' that was the one show I would watch when I got home," Anderson tells the Los Angeles Times. "I just loved this character. I was the same age as Buffy and it was so rare to have a female lead character on TV in those days who was strong and...
- 11/22/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
It started its life as a so-so movie with Donald Sutherland, Kristy Swanson, Rutger Hauer, Paul Reubens and saw early appearances by David Arquette and Ben Affleck. But Joss Whedon wasn’t happy with the film. At all. He took it to television and made one of the greatest telly shows ever. Fact.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer ended in 2004 and since then there’s been rumbles about a movie but it certainly wouldn’t see Sarah Michelle Gellar and the gang returning to their roles. No sir. Instead film rights holders Fran and Kaz Kuzui are relaunching the film through Warner Bros and today we got an official press release:
Los Angeles, November 11, 2010 – Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the beloved franchise, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas’ Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring,...
Buffy The Vampire Slayer ended in 2004 and since then there’s been rumbles about a movie but it certainly wouldn’t see Sarah Michelle Gellar and the gang returning to their roles. No sir. Instead film rights holders Fran and Kaz Kuzui are relaunching the film through Warner Bros and today we got an official press release:
Los Angeles, November 11, 2010 – Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the beloved franchise, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas’ Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring,...
- 11/22/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
We've heard rumblings in the past about the possibility of a Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot, but today it's official! Warner Bros. Pictures and Atlas Entertainment are the studios developing the new project, and Batman Begins producer Charles Roven is the man spearheading the operation along with Steve Alexander, Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed).
Whit Anderson is attached to write the script, and she hasn't really done much prior to this film, but Roven had this to say about her involvement in the project,
Generally, I wouldn’t have said ‘Let’s revive this,’ but Whit’s take is pretty compelling and a lot of fun, and it’s interesting to see all of this re-imagined. This is a completely new reboot. Tone is extremely important and you want the audience to realize what is at stake and the peril is real,...
Whit Anderson is attached to write the script, and she hasn't really done much prior to this film, but Roven had this to say about her involvement in the project,
Generally, I wouldn’t have said ‘Let’s revive this,’ but Whit’s take is pretty compelling and a lot of fun, and it’s interesting to see all of this re-imagined. This is a completely new reboot. Tone is extremely important and you want the audience to realize what is at stake and the peril is real,...
- 11/22/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the beloved franchise, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas' Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed). Whit Anderson is writing the script. Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton), for Atlas and Vertigo to produce. Buffy the Vampire Slayer first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the wildly popular television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, among many others.
- 11/22/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
But where is Joss Whedon? Atlas Entertainment is announcing today it is rebooting Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Warner Bros Pictures. Atlas’ Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo EntertainmentBros. Whit Anderson is writing the script after she approached Roven and others with an idea how to update Buffy. "While this is not your high school Buffy, she’ll be just as witty, tough, and sexy as we all remember her to be,” an insider says. Warner Bros Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton), for Atlas and Vertigo to produce. Buffy the Vampire Slayer first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz. Whit Anderson is represented by CAA, Wirehouse Entertainment and Julian Zajfen at Ziffren,...
- 11/22/2010
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Or just give us a new movie with Sarah Michelle Gellar? Anyway, Coming Soon is reporting that Warner Bros. has bought the rights to Buffy the Vampire Slayer from executive producers Fran and Kaz Kuzui.
Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven explains: “Whit [Anderson, who's writing the script] approached us with an exciting idea about how to update Buffy,” said Roven. “There is an active fan base eagerly awaiting this character’s return to the big screen. We’re thrilled to team up with Doug and Roy on a re-imagining of Buffy and the world she inhabits. Details of the film are being kept under wraps, but I can say while this is not your high school Buffy, she’ll be just as witty, tough, and sexy as we all remember her to be.”
Buffy the Vampire Slayer had a failed theatrical film but gained a cult following after that 1992 Kristy Swanson-starring film, by a great seven year TV series,...
Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven explains: “Whit [Anderson, who's writing the script] approached us with an exciting idea about how to update Buffy,” said Roven. “There is an active fan base eagerly awaiting this character’s return to the big screen. We’re thrilled to team up with Doug and Roy on a re-imagining of Buffy and the world she inhabits. Details of the film are being kept under wraps, but I can say while this is not your high school Buffy, she’ll be just as witty, tough, and sexy as we all remember her to be.”
Buffy the Vampire Slayer had a failed theatrical film but gained a cult following after that 1992 Kristy Swanson-starring film, by a great seven year TV series,...
- 11/22/2010
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Warner Bros. Studios have announced that they have picked up the rights to the Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot and promise to deliver a film that fans will appreciate even without Joss Whedon's involvement. Check out the full press release below: Warner Bros. Pictures Shows Its Fangs With A Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Los Angeles, November 11, 2010 – Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the beloved franchise, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas’ Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring, How to Train Your Dragon, The Departed). Whit Anderson is writing the script. Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from...
- 11/22/2010
- by Keven Skinner
- The Daily BLAM!
Rumblings of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer "revamp" (for lack of a better word) have been taking place for a while now. Today, however, yields major news as Atlas Entertainment announced it is tackling the beloved franchise with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas' Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment ( The Ring ). Whit Anderson is writing the script. Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from Sandollar Productions, for Atlas and Vertigo to produce. Buffy the Vampire Slayer first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the wildly popular television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz,...
- 11/22/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Atlas Entertainment announced today it is rebooting the beloved franchise, Buffy the Vampire Slayer , with Warner Bros. Pictures. Atlas' Charles Roven and Steve Alexander will produce the feature film alongside Doug Davison and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment ( The Ring , How to Train Your Dragon , The Departed ). Whit Anderson is writing the script. Warner Bros. Pictures optioned the rights from creators Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and from Sandollar Productions (Sandy Gallin and Dolly Parton), for Atlas and Vertigo to produce. Buffy the Vampire Slayer first appeared as a film in 1992, subsequently becoming a cult hit and spawning the wildly popular television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, among many others. "Whit approached us with an exciting...
- 11/22/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Fran Rubel and Kaz Kuzui may not be as stupid as we think, because at least they did try to get Joss Whedon to join their asinine project of rebooting the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe. Whedon recently told EW.com: "I believe [the producers] did ultimately reach out to my agent after the news broke," Whedon says. "I think that's something better left untouched by me. So, I wish them luck." The Kuzui Hacks managed to ruin Whedon's original Buffy script with the Kristy Swanson pile of crap in 1992, and plan to do it all over again, by making a new movie with all new characters. What they don't realize is it is way too soon for a reboot, and most fans will not embrace a movie that doesn't have Whedon attached. In a recent poll on EW.com only 3% of people said they would watch a new Buffy film if he was not involved.
- 6/14/2009
- by wil
- HorrorYearbook
Latest rumors surrounding the previously announced Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie have attached Transformers star Megan Fox as title heroine Buffy Summers.
The 23-year-old Tennessee native has denied any links to vampires and slayers, with Buffy producer Roy Lee telling IGN:
"The rumors of Megan Fox being involved with Buffy are just rumors. As with any film project with a female lead under the age of 30, Megan is the actress that most studios want so it is no surprise her name is mentioned. While I think she would be great for our project, we are still in the early stages of developing the script." The proposed movie will have no ties to either the 1992 movie or the TV show, which ran for seven seasons from 1997-2003. Sunnydale genius Joss Whedon won't be involved, and neither will fan-favorite Sarah Michelle Gellar. Original Buffy rights holders Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui...
The 23-year-old Tennessee native has denied any links to vampires and slayers, with Buffy producer Roy Lee telling IGN:
"The rumors of Megan Fox being involved with Buffy are just rumors. As with any film project with a female lead under the age of 30, Megan is the actress that most studios want so it is no surprise her name is mentioned. While I think she would be great for our project, we are still in the early stages of developing the script." The proposed movie will have no ties to either the 1992 movie or the TV show, which ran for seven seasons from 1997-2003. Sunnydale genius Joss Whedon won't be involved, and neither will fan-favorite Sarah Michelle Gellar. Original Buffy rights holders Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui...
- 6/11/2009
- by Jenny Davies
- Reelzchannel.com
Last week, the Hollywood Reporter reported that the rights holders to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the original 1992 movie, were pursuing a "relaunch" of the property as a potential movie franchise -- although so far without the involvement of Joss Whedon, the movie's screenwriter and the creator of the much more successful television series that followed. But at least one cast member from the classic series thinks it's a bad idea. "The notion of doing anything to do with Buffy without Joss Whedon's involvement is wrong," said Anthony Stewart Head, the actor who played Rupert Giles, in a phone interview with TheTorchOnline.com. Fran Rubel Kuzui, who directed the 1992 movie, and her husband, Kaz Kuzui, who co-produced, reportedly don't plan to tamper with the storyline mapped out in the television series, but instead see the movie series going in a different direction, much like the recent Star Trek reboot.
- 6/2/2009
- thetorchonline
The internet rumor mill is churning again. This time with talks of a resurrection of the beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise – without Joss Whedon. Fran Rubel Kuzui, director of the original, Whedon-scripted movie, and her husband, producer Kaz Kuzui, have maintained rights to the Buffy franchise all these years, and are currently talking with Vertigo Entertainment about a "remake or relaunch" of the franchise, not a "sequel or prequel." The Kuzuis seem eager to take advantage of the Buffy tagline "a new slayer for each generation," and not bring back Buffy, Spike, Xander, or any of the other beloved Whedon-era characters. While Buffy without Whedon is sacrilege to...
- 5/28/2009
- FEARnet
Pixar’s Up and Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell are looking to be two of the years best reviewed films. Up currently has a 96% on the tomato meter with over 45reviews (If you consider the diatribe by Almond White a review). Drag Me to Hell has a 94% with 38 reviews. Both appear to be exceptional examples of their genres. They are made by filmmakers who care about quality not demographics. Here’s hoping that both films will be phenomenal box office successes. I’m counting on them. I’ve been too disappointed by the summer movie season for too long. (Yes, that includes you Star Trek) It looks as though Quentin Tarantino will be marching back to the editing room for Inglorious Basterds. It’s clear to many that the film was rushed to meet his promised Cannes deadline. That explains the disjointed feeling during much of the film.
- 5/28/2009
- by Anthony
- SoundOnSight
Hollywood took a cue from the White House and sent its bad news out into the world on a day when no one would be paying attention. On Memorial Day, The Hollywood Reporter slipped this onto the Net: A new incarnation of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" could be coming to the big screen. "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon isn't involved and it's not set up at a studio, but Roy Lee and Doug Davison of Vertigo Entertainment are working with original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband, Kaz Kuzui, on what is being labeled a remake or relaunch, but not a sequel or prequel. Because that original movie was so awesome, and like totally deserves a reboot! But wait -- there’s more:...
- 5/27/2009
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that a new “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” film could be in the works soon. While creator Joss Whedon isn’t involved and so far the project hasn’t been attached to any studio, Roy Lee and Doug Davison of Vertigo Entertainment and Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband, Kaz Kuzui, the original film’s director and her husband, are working on a remake of the original film. While Whedon is the person most associated with “Buffy,” Kuzui and her Kuzui Enterprises have held onto the rights of the original film despite Whedon’s association with the property. Kuzi directed the Fox 1992 film after discovering Whedon’s script about a ditsy Valley [...]...
- 5/27/2009
- by Costa Koutsoutis
- ShockYa
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