from today's Ask Ausiello at tv guide.com :
Question: I'm pleased to hear you plan to ask the WB folks about Angel movies, but please, what we need are Spike movies starring James Marsters. So, if those WBers try to brush you off with a generic "David Boreanaz is busy," you'll help us out and ask specifically about Spike, won't you please? — Grace
Ausiello: As you predicted, WB president David Janollari immediately played the "[Boreanaz] has a lot of other things going on" card when I asked him for an update on the Angel movies. But I was ready with my Spike follow-up. "I've never thought of that," he said of doing a Marsters-centric telepic. "I had not thought about it. We always thought Angel would be the character the audience would want to come back to see. We may give some thought to the Spike movie. That's interesting." I can't be sure, but I think I just pitched a show to the WB.
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Full Version: "Spike" movie pitched to the WB!
I e-mailed amytvgal@zap2it.com and told her this. I asked her to help spread the word that there are a lot of fans who would still like to see Whedon-verse movies even without SMG or David Boreanaz. She answered me:
You know I'd love to see a Spike movie. Thanks Kate!
You know I'd love to see a Spike movie. Thanks Kate!
Matt Roush from tvguide answers a fan question:
Question:
Do you believe that WB ever had any interest in the idea of telemovies
for Angel or are they frantically dissembling? I, for one, would be
very interested in a telemovie showcasing the prodigious talents of
Mr. James Marsters, reprising the role of Spike. I'm very surprised
that WB claims never to have considered this idea as likely to be
popular. What are your thoughts on this matter? — Carrie
Matt:
When WB let Angel get away — a mistake if you look at the network's
current impoverished landscape — the suggestion of possible movies
revisiting the Angel or Buffy worlds was no doubt lip service intended
to assuage the grief of Joss Whedon fans everywhere. (Didn't work.)
And since Joss has for the moment suspended his TV operations, it's
pretty clear that this was a pipe dream at best, but more likely just
hollow PR from WB with no basis in reality. Of course I'd like to see
a Spike movie, or series, or even just have him show up in an episode
of something random. But I'm not counting on it.
Question:
Do you believe that WB ever had any interest in the idea of telemovies
for Angel or are they frantically dissembling? I, for one, would be
very interested in a telemovie showcasing the prodigious talents of
Mr. James Marsters, reprising the role of Spike. I'm very surprised
that WB claims never to have considered this idea as likely to be
popular. What are your thoughts on this matter? — Carrie
Matt:
When WB let Angel get away — a mistake if you look at the network's
current impoverished landscape — the suggestion of possible movies
revisiting the Angel or Buffy worlds was no doubt lip service intended
to assuage the grief of Joss Whedon fans everywhere. (Didn't work.)
And since Joss has for the moment suspended his TV operations, it's
pretty clear that this was a pipe dream at best, but more likely just
hollow PR from WB with no basis in reality. Of course I'd like to see
a Spike movie, or series, or even just have him show up in an episode
of something random. But I'm not counting on it.
from Ask Ausiello at tv guide today:
Question: Tell me honestly: What do you think the chances are of WB doing a Spike TV movie? — Renee
Ausiello: While I have her on the phone, let me ask Ms. Hannigan*: "That's a great idea. I just talked to somebody today who was saying, 'Why don't they do a Spike movie?' That's who they should do — forget Angel or Buffy! Do the James Marsters movie. That would be huge. He's bigger than anybody!" No argument here.
*He was interviewing Alyson Hannigan.
Question: Tell me honestly: What do you think the chances are of WB doing a Spike TV movie? — Renee
Ausiello: While I have her on the phone, let me ask Ms. Hannigan*: "That's a great idea. I just talked to somebody today who was saying, 'Why don't they do a Spike movie?' That's who they should do — forget Angel or Buffy! Do the James Marsters movie. That would be huge. He's bigger than anybody!" No argument here.
*He was interviewing Alyson Hannigan.
from the Sentinel:
Q: Big Spike fan of Monona - So glad to see the question about James Marsters; but it leads to another: with their Sunday and Thursday nights ratings virtually at zero, why in the world didn't The WB go ahead with one or more Spike movies? It would have gained them a lot of press and critical attention and the ratings would have to be better than the blip that is Jack & Bobby or Steve Harvey's show.
A: Joanne Weintraub - These days the WB is doing better with family shows like 7th Heaven and Everwood than with more offbeat shows like Buffy (which, you remember, had moved on to UPN before it ended) or Angel. And as one of the smaller networks, they've been very cautious about made-for-TV movies. Creator Joss Whedon's future does seem to be in feature films, though, so it's just possible that Marsters will turn up in one of those.
Q: Big Spike fan of Monona - So glad to see the question about James Marsters; but it leads to another: with their Sunday and Thursday nights ratings virtually at zero, why in the world didn't The WB go ahead with one or more Spike movies? It would have gained them a lot of press and critical attention and the ratings would have to be better than the blip that is Jack & Bobby or Steve Harvey's show.
A: Joanne Weintraub - These days the WB is doing better with family shows like 7th Heaven and Everwood than with more offbeat shows like Buffy (which, you remember, had moved on to UPN before it ended) or Angel. And as one of the smaller networks, they've been very cautious about made-for-TV movies. Creator Joss Whedon's future does seem to be in feature films, though, so it's just possible that Marsters will turn up in one of those.
I'd love to see a Spike movie. Heck I'd watch James Marsters in a toilet paper commercial....LOL
It would be interesting maybe they could add "Andrew and the slayers" into it too. That was so cool when they did an apperance in Angel....I thought.
It would be interesting maybe they could add "Andrew and the slayers" into it too. That was so cool when they did an apperance in Angel....I thought.
Oh,I LOVED Andrew's appearances on "Angel"...his over-the-top affection for Spike and how he was growing into such responsibility with the Council. I especially loved him in Italy...leaving Angel and Spike behind as he walked off into the night with 2 beautiful ladies on his tuxedo-clad arm! So funny! 
From tvguide(Ask Ausiello) today:
Question: I think a Spike TV-movie would be great! — Teri
Ausiello: So, apparently, does James Marsters. In his first interview since I pitched WB president David Janollari the idea of doing a Spike telepic, the 42-year-old actor told my colleague, Ben Katner, that he's game for resurrecting his soulful Buffyverse counterpart "as long as I could do it within, say, the next four or five years; past that, I'm too old. Spike's a vampire, man, and I've got high standards — you have to believe that the guy has not aged since we met him. There's a little poetic license, but I don't want to get into a situation where the script says, 'Well, he was drinking pig blood and he aged,' you know? [Whatever Joss Whedon wrote] would be funnier than that — it would be delightful — but it would be taking away the coolest thing about a vampire, which is that he's iconic... he does not change." OK, Mr. Janollari — the ball is in your court.
Whether or not this actually happens,I think it is great the way James' fans are keeping his name in the media. It was certainly a fan letter that got Ausiello to talk to Janollari about a "Spike" movie in the first place. And all this buzz has just got to be a positive for James. Honestly,I'm tickled pink.
Question: I think a Spike TV-movie would be great! — Teri
Ausiello: So, apparently, does James Marsters. In his first interview since I pitched WB president David Janollari the idea of doing a Spike telepic, the 42-year-old actor told my colleague, Ben Katner, that he's game for resurrecting his soulful Buffyverse counterpart "as long as I could do it within, say, the next four or five years; past that, I'm too old. Spike's a vampire, man, and I've got high standards — you have to believe that the guy has not aged since we met him. There's a little poetic license, but I don't want to get into a situation where the script says, 'Well, he was drinking pig blood and he aged,' you know? [Whatever Joss Whedon wrote] would be funnier than that — it would be delightful — but it would be taking away the coolest thing about a vampire, which is that he's iconic... he does not change." OK, Mr. Janollari — the ball is in your court.
Whether or not this actually happens,I think it is great the way James' fans are keeping his name in the media. It was certainly a fan letter that got Ausiello to talk to Janollari about a "Spike" movie in the first place. And all this buzz has just got to be a positive for James. Honestly,I'm tickled pink.
omg! You are kidding me- how freakin' cool would that be *swoons*
btw Berengaria love your sig
btw Berengaria love your sig
Thanks,Orton...I actually was at Woodstock....didn't see "Spike" there,but then I'm not sure I would remember if I had!
QUOTE(Berengaria)
Thanks,Orton...I actually was at Woodstock....didn't see \"Spike\" there,but then I'm not sure I would remember if I had!
Haha!
Well you would have but he wouldn't have - too high 
Not to mention....wet!!!...and covered in mud. 
I was so disappointed yesterday. Eonline's Watch with Kristin hasd said to look for her interview with James in Friday's column....and when I read it....zilch...nada....nothing! She shouldn't play with a Marsters fan heartstrings like that....we miss him too much!
I was so disappointed yesterday. Eonline's Watch with Kristin hasd said to look for her interview with James in Friday's column....and when I read it....zilch...nada....nothing! She shouldn't play with a Marsters fan heartstrings like that....we miss him too much!
Looks like we're getting closer...keep those postcards going in!
Question: Are we getting any closer to a Spike movie? Heather
Ausiello: Based on my conversations with both Whedon and WB entertainment president David Janollari last Thursday, it certainly sounds like we are. When I asked Janollari if he had given any further thought to the Spike telepic I pitched him at press tour in January, he said, "I have given it more thought since you brought it up. It's certainly something that I continue to get many fan
letters and e-mails about, and it's something that we discuss a lot around here. But no decision has been made." Well, literally 15 minutes after I hung up with Janollari, Whedon called to weigh in on a William the Bloody revival. "I'm really for it, but I have never really spoken to David Janollari," he said. "I occasionally would bring it up with [execs at 20th Century] Fox, and they'd
be like, 'Yeah, that would be cool.' And I'm like, 'Who do we need to talk to?' And then nothing has really happened. I've been really busy in post [-production] on Serenity and haven't been able to get the wheels turning, but I definitely intend to investigate it." When I relayed to him that Janollari had
just told me that he was open to the idea, Whedon responded, "Well, that's something that I hope to get a chance to pursue." And what about his Wonder Woman
commitment? Wouldn't that further delay things? "[Spike] is not necessarily something that I would write and direct myself," he suggested. "I have a lot of brilliant friends who worked with me for many years who might be able to take the helm somebody who both James [Marsters] and I would trust." Whedon also
revealed that the Spike pic would not be a prequel, thereby alleviating the age-related concerns Marsters recently expressed in Ask Ausiello. "For me, Spike is a very contemporary guy," he said. "It's sort of what distinguished him from Angel." So let me get this straight: Not only did I pitch this movie to Janollari, but I secured the participation of its star and creator. If that's not
enough to land me a producing credit, then something's wrong with the system.
Question: Are we getting any closer to a Spike movie? Heather
Ausiello: Based on my conversations with both Whedon and WB entertainment president David Janollari last Thursday, it certainly sounds like we are. When I asked Janollari if he had given any further thought to the Spike telepic I pitched him at press tour in January, he said, "I have given it more thought since you brought it up. It's certainly something that I continue to get many fan
letters and e-mails about, and it's something that we discuss a lot around here. But no decision has been made." Well, literally 15 minutes after I hung up with Janollari, Whedon called to weigh in on a William the Bloody revival. "I'm really for it, but I have never really spoken to David Janollari," he said. "I occasionally would bring it up with [execs at 20th Century] Fox, and they'd
be like, 'Yeah, that would be cool.' And I'm like, 'Who do we need to talk to?' And then nothing has really happened. I've been really busy in post [-production] on Serenity and haven't been able to get the wheels turning, but I definitely intend to investigate it." When I relayed to him that Janollari had
just told me that he was open to the idea, Whedon responded, "Well, that's something that I hope to get a chance to pursue." And what about his Wonder Woman
commitment? Wouldn't that further delay things? "[Spike] is not necessarily something that I would write and direct myself," he suggested. "I have a lot of brilliant friends who worked with me for many years who might be able to take the helm somebody who both James [Marsters] and I would trust." Whedon also
revealed that the Spike pic would not be a prequel, thereby alleviating the age-related concerns Marsters recently expressed in Ask Ausiello. "For me, Spike is a very contemporary guy," he said. "It's sort of what distinguished him from Angel." So let me get this straight: Not only did I pitch this movie to Janollari, but I secured the participation of its star and creator. If that's not
enough to land me a producing credit, then something's wrong with the system.
Also being reported by Moviehole:
WB considering Blondie Bear return?
Posted on Thr, 24-Mar-2005
Looks like we might be seeing a familiar bloodsucker back on the frog soon.
Both Joss Whedon and James Marsters, creator and co-star of "Angel", respectively, have long expressed an interest in bringing bottle-blonde vampire Spike back to screens in a telemovie - and by the sounds of it, it's going to [finally] happen.
Whedon announced at Wizard World over the weekend that he's very keen to do an "Angel" spin-off - with the character of 'Spike' the chap he'll most likely be concentrating on - and it got a great reception from those in attendance.
Ausiello over at TV Guide talked to both WB entertainment president David Janollari, and Whedon, who sounded keener than a Olympian around water to dive straight into it.
"I have given it more thought since you brought it up. It's certainly something that I continue to get many fan letters and e-mails about, and it's something that we discuss a lot around here. But no decision has been made", the WB head-honcho tells the reporter.
Whedon seemed optimistic. "I'm really for it, but I have never really spoken to David Janollari," he said. "I occasionally would bring it up with [execs at 20th Century] Fox, and they'd be like, 'Yeah, that would be cool.' And I'm like, 'Who do we need to talk to?' And then nothing has really happened. I've been really busy in post [-production] on Serenity and haven't been able to get the wheels turning, but I definitely intend to investigate it."
Whedon says he doesn't necessarily need to write or direct the "Spike" telemovie, so the WB can pretty much getting go on it as soon as they want. "[Spike] is not necessarily something that I would write and direct myself," he suggested. "I have a lot of brilliant friends who worked with me for many years who might be able to take the helm — somebody who both James [Marsters] and I would trust."
Whedon says his idea for the "Spike" telemovie isn't a prequel. "For me, Spike is a very contemporary guy," he said. "It's sort of what distinguished him from Angel."
Fingers crossed - it could be the first smart move The WB has made since greenlighting "Angel" all those years back.
WB considering Blondie Bear return?
Posted on Thr, 24-Mar-2005
Looks like we might be seeing a familiar bloodsucker back on the frog soon.
Both Joss Whedon and James Marsters, creator and co-star of "Angel", respectively, have long expressed an interest in bringing bottle-blonde vampire Spike back to screens in a telemovie - and by the sounds of it, it's going to [finally] happen.
Whedon announced at Wizard World over the weekend that he's very keen to do an "Angel" spin-off - with the character of 'Spike' the chap he'll most likely be concentrating on - and it got a great reception from those in attendance.
Ausiello over at TV Guide talked to both WB entertainment president David Janollari, and Whedon, who sounded keener than a Olympian around water to dive straight into it.
"I have given it more thought since you brought it up. It's certainly something that I continue to get many fan letters and e-mails about, and it's something that we discuss a lot around here. But no decision has been made", the WB head-honcho tells the reporter.
Whedon seemed optimistic. "I'm really for it, but I have never really spoken to David Janollari," he said. "I occasionally would bring it up with [execs at 20th Century] Fox, and they'd be like, 'Yeah, that would be cool.' And I'm like, 'Who do we need to talk to?' And then nothing has really happened. I've been really busy in post [-production] on Serenity and haven't been able to get the wheels turning, but I definitely intend to investigate it."
Whedon says he doesn't necessarily need to write or direct the "Spike" telemovie, so the WB can pretty much getting go on it as soon as they want. "[Spike] is not necessarily something that I would write and direct myself," he suggested. "I have a lot of brilliant friends who worked with me for many years who might be able to take the helm — somebody who both James [Marsters] and I would trust."
Whedon says his idea for the "Spike" telemovie isn't a prequel. "For me, Spike is a very contemporary guy," he said. "It's sort of what distinguished him from Angel."
Fingers crossed - it could be the first smart move The WB has made since greenlighting "Angel" all those years back.
Well, seems our friend Mr. Ausiello of TV Guide has really been going to bat for us with Joss and David Janollari. If we are going to do some heavy promoting of the Spike movie, now would be the time.
Joss has mentioned at two conventions in the last month that he will gladly arrange a Spike movie if a studio expresses some interest. David Janollari from WB said at the press tour a short while ago that he hadn’t considered a Spike movie but recently told TV Guide that he is now seriously interested and that he gets tons of e-mails and postcards requesting it. What does this mean? It definitely doesn’t mean we can rest in the knowledge that the movie will be made for the next sweeps – it means we have to continue to make ourselves heard!
There are several things coming up in the near future and some projects we should be working on:
1) Houston Vulkon (http://www.vulkon.com) – I have about 300 postcards left to leave out at this event. If you are there, be sure to fill some out.
2) Whedonverse and Beyond (http://www.alternateuniversepresents.com) w/James Marsters and guests from Firefly/Serenity, Buffy, and Angel – This convention is taking place the weekend of July 8th through July 10th. I’ve received $90 in donations towards postcard and address lists for this event. I’ll also be assisting with the charity auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital so if anyone is interested in donating items for the auction, please see this link http://www.alternateuniversepresents.com/Charity.htm for how you can help. I have some great charity auction items so hope to see you there!
3) Booster Bash (http://www.boosterevents.com/) w/guests from Angel and Buffy – This convention is taking place the weekend of July 29th through 31st. If you are interested in donating towards the purchase of postcards to be handed out at the event, please PayPal teep_p12@yahoo.com (teep_p12 @yahoo.com). I will be running a charity auction to benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. I also have another batch of great charity auction items for this event. There will be a Support Spike table and I will be participating in a Future of the Verses Symposium discussing ways in which the fans can continue to support Buffy, Angel, and Firefly. It’s going to be a good one!
4) Postcards – If anyone is interested in submitting some new Spike movie or Spike spin-off postcards for this event, please urgently let me know so I can arrange it with the printer. We could use a few fresh new ones to liven up the campaign.
5) Commercial/Trailer – It’s been suggested that another good way to drum up support for the movie is to create a “trailer” or commercial for the show. If we have any talented vidders out there that would be interested in submitting a few ideas, please e-mail me and let me know. It could be something we have up on the website and burn to CD to send to Joss and David J.
6) Targets – Most importantly, KEEP SENDING POSTCARDS! Probably the number one thing we can do is to continue to speak in large numbers and in a loud voice
Addresses:
David Janollari
President - Entertainment
WB Entertainment
4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 34R
Burbank, CA 91522
Garth Ancier
Chairman, The WB Network
4000 Warner Blvd. Bldg. 34R
Burbank, CA. 91522
Dana Walden or Gary Newman
Twentieth Century Fox Television
10201 West Pico Blvd
Building 88, Room 30
Los Angeles, CA 90035
If you are a member of SupportSpike, you can also find address files here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Suppo...tv-networks.doc
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Suppo...ia-Contacts.doc
Or join SupportSpike here:
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SupportSpike/join
Joss has mentioned at two conventions in the last month that he will gladly arrange a Spike movie if a studio expresses some interest. David Janollari from WB said at the press tour a short while ago that he hadn’t considered a Spike movie but recently told TV Guide that he is now seriously interested and that he gets tons of e-mails and postcards requesting it. What does this mean? It definitely doesn’t mean we can rest in the knowledge that the movie will be made for the next sweeps – it means we have to continue to make ourselves heard!
There are several things coming up in the near future and some projects we should be working on:
1) Houston Vulkon (http://www.vulkon.com) – I have about 300 postcards left to leave out at this event. If you are there, be sure to fill some out.
2) Whedonverse and Beyond (http://www.alternateuniversepresents.com) w/James Marsters and guests from Firefly/Serenity, Buffy, and Angel – This convention is taking place the weekend of July 8th through July 10th. I’ve received $90 in donations towards postcard and address lists for this event. I’ll also be assisting with the charity auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital so if anyone is interested in donating items for the auction, please see this link http://www.alternateuniversepresents.com/Charity.htm for how you can help. I have some great charity auction items so hope to see you there!
3) Booster Bash (http://www.boosterevents.com/) w/guests from Angel and Buffy – This convention is taking place the weekend of July 29th through 31st. If you are interested in donating towards the purchase of postcards to be handed out at the event, please PayPal teep_p12@yahoo.com (teep_p12 @yahoo.com). I will be running a charity auction to benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. I also have another batch of great charity auction items for this event. There will be a Support Spike table and I will be participating in a Future of the Verses Symposium discussing ways in which the fans can continue to support Buffy, Angel, and Firefly. It’s going to be a good one!
4) Postcards – If anyone is interested in submitting some new Spike movie or Spike spin-off postcards for this event, please urgently let me know so I can arrange it with the printer. We could use a few fresh new ones to liven up the campaign.
5) Commercial/Trailer – It’s been suggested that another good way to drum up support for the movie is to create a “trailer” or commercial for the show. If we have any talented vidders out there that would be interested in submitting a few ideas, please e-mail me and let me know. It could be something we have up on the website and burn to CD to send to Joss and David J.
6) Targets – Most importantly, KEEP SENDING POSTCARDS! Probably the number one thing we can do is to continue to speak in large numbers and in a loud voice
Addresses:
David Janollari
President - Entertainment
WB Entertainment
4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 34R
Burbank, CA 91522
Garth Ancier
Chairman, The WB Network
4000 Warner Blvd. Bldg. 34R
Burbank, CA. 91522
Dana Walden or Gary Newman
Twentieth Century Fox Television
10201 West Pico Blvd
Building 88, Room 30
Los Angeles, CA 90035
If you are a member of SupportSpike, you can also find address files here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Suppo...tv-networks.doc
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Suppo...ia-Contacts.doc
Or join SupportSpike here:
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SupportSpike/join
From Tvguide.com - 2005-03-30th
Question: Did Joss Whedon say anything about reviving Angel as a movie-of-the-week? - Chris
Ausiello: Yeah, but it seems that ship has sailed. These days, he’s all about the Spikester. "The thing is, David Boreanaz has kind of gone to a new place," Whedon said. "He did the series for five years and the character for a couple of years before that [on Buffy], and the thing about a Spike movie that’s different is, well, it’s different. In the same way Angel was different than Buffy as a show because of the characters, Spike would be different as a subject and that’s what makes it fresh. I don’t want to try to recapture the essence of something that I’ve already done. I want to put a new spin on it."
Question: Did Joss Whedon say anything about reviving Angel as a movie-of-the-week? - Chris
Ausiello: Yeah, but it seems that ship has sailed. These days, he’s all about the Spikester. "The thing is, David Boreanaz has kind of gone to a new place," Whedon said. "He did the series for five years and the character for a couple of years before that [on Buffy], and the thing about a Spike movie that’s different is, well, it’s different. In the same way Angel was different than Buffy as a show because of the characters, Spike would be different as a subject and that’s what makes it fresh. I don’t want to try to recapture the essence of something that I’ve already done. I want to put a new spin on it."
^^This sounds really good!!^^
I would absolutely without a doubt want to see a Spike movie!! I think I need to jump on the band wagan and start sending these post cards!!
I would absolutely without a doubt want to see a Spike movie!! I think I need to jump on the band wagan and start sending these post cards!!
That would be great. I think the chances of something really getting started have never looked as good as they do right now. This is certainly the time to let them all know there are fans who will rush to see it! 
Question: Where do I get the post cards from?
Try a site called www.supportspike.com
Thanks I will!!
from usatoday (a question from a sneaky Spike movie fan! Good goin' SSM fan. )
Monday, April 11, 2005
Critic's Corner: Robert Bianco
Robert Bianco is the TV critic for USA TODAY. In his Critic's Corner column each weekday, he picks the day's best shows on prime-time TV.
Madison, WI: Hello Mr. Bianco: I had the misfortune to watch Fran on Friday, what a wretched mess! Do you think The WB is cursed to create only stuff like this since cancelling Angel? Maybe they need to give us our Spike movie or spinoff to break the curse and some of their pilots next season will actually find an audience.
Robert Bianco: You mean like 'The Curse of the Vampino?' Nice try, but no. I think sitcoms just don't really fit into WB's overall plan, and it shows. They get the pitches no one else will take. And unlike the Bambino, they can't hit them out of the park. And thus ends my sports metaphor
Monday, April 11, 2005
Critic's Corner: Robert Bianco
Robert Bianco is the TV critic for USA TODAY. In his Critic's Corner column each weekday, he picks the day's best shows on prime-time TV.
Madison, WI: Hello Mr. Bianco: I had the misfortune to watch Fran on Friday, what a wretched mess! Do you think The WB is cursed to create only stuff like this since cancelling Angel? Maybe they need to give us our Spike movie or spinoff to break the curse and some of their pilots next season will actually find an audience.
Robert Bianco: You mean like 'The Curse of the Vampino?' Nice try, but no. I think sitcoms just don't really fit into WB's overall plan, and it shows. They get the pitches no one else will take. And unlike the Bambino, they can't hit them out of the park. And thus ends my sports metaphor
So.. Is this a good thing for the Spike movie? 
Well,it didn't really have much to do with the Spike movie at all but getting the thought that there should be one out into the media is always of the good. We know that the head of the WB and Joss are both aware that the fans are pushing for one. It's just all wait and see for now.
from moviehole today....seems like some of us have been busy little letter writers!
Lately there has been a lot of discussion about the possibility of a Spike Movie or Spin-off. I would just like to voice my opinion on the subject and say that I think this would be an awesome idea. Buffy and Angel were two of the very best shows ever to grace our TV screens and it stands to reason that a continuation of the Buffy/Angel Verse in the form of a SPIKE ANYTHING would be wonderful.Reunite him with some of the other cast members from both shows and it would be perfect. Spike is one of the most fascinating and popular characters in Television history. His charisma is largely due to the creative genius of Joss Whedon, but even more so to the extraordinary acting of one James Marsters, who literally brought this ‘undead’ hero to LIFE. Personally I could watch James Marsters just read the phone book for hours, and I would be mesmerized, but I would love to see Marster’s incredible talent and gorgeous good looks back on my TV screen or the big screen VERY SOON. Hopefully there will be many new roles in his future.If a Spike movie or Spin off is possible...I am all for it. Not only will I watch it...I will tape it and then later buy the DVDs. I honestly can not say I would do that for anything else on TV today...so come on networks...GIVE US MORE SPIKE and JAMES MARSTERS. I would also like to thank you as a member of the media, for supporting the fans efforts to get this movie and for all the kind words and great press you give Spike, the character and James, the man. Trust me, it is truly appreciated. Kathy
Kathy, Happy to support any card-carrying member of the Sunnydale Saviors department. And don’t despair, there’s still a good chance blondie bear’s telemovie will happen.
Dear Clint, I am excited to read that there is talk of doing a Spike telemovie and that both Joss Whedon and James Marsters are interested. Spike, in my opinion, is one of the most intriguing characters to come out of the Buffyverse. It was hinted at very early on that Spike wasn’t quite like other vampires. Thus making him unique long before Angel got a soul. Now having a soul of his own, he provides an excellent metaphor for exploring the human condition in ways that Joss and the talented people on his writing team have yet to explore. I hope we get a chance to see Spike and several other characters from the Whedonverse again. Jennifer Killingsworth Tallahassee, FL
Hey, it’s another Spike Fan! Are we the target of a mass media hit? Couldn’t afford the pretty van with the banner on the side? Regardless, I’m sure you’re helping with WB’s decision. Fingers crossed.
Dear Clint, I am excited to read that there is talk of doing a Spike telemovie and that both Joss Whedon and James Marsters are interested. Spike, in my opinion, is one of the most intriguing characters to come out of the Buffyverse. It was hinted at very early on that Spike wasn’t quite like other Vampires. Thus making him unique long before Angel got a soul. Now having a soul of his own, he provides an excellent metaphor for exploring the human condition in ways that Joss and the talented people on his writing team have yet to explore. I hope we get a chance to see Spike and several other characters from the Whedonverse again. Thanks, Sarah
Sarah, Um - you know Jennifer by any chance?
Lately there has been a lot of discussion about the possibility of a Spike Movie or Spin-off. I would just like to voice my opinion on the subject and say that I think this would be an awesome idea. Buffy and Angel were two of the very best shows ever to grace our TV screens and it stands to reason that a continuation of the Buffy/Angel Verse in the form of a SPIKE ANYTHING would be wonderful.Reunite him with some of the other cast members from both shows and it would be perfect. Spike is one of the most fascinating and popular characters in Television history. His charisma is largely due to the creative genius of Joss Whedon, but even more so to the extraordinary acting of one James Marsters, who literally brought this ‘undead’ hero to LIFE. Personally I could watch James Marsters just read the phone book for hours, and I would be mesmerized, but I would love to see Marster’s incredible talent and gorgeous good looks back on my TV screen or the big screen VERY SOON. Hopefully there will be many new roles in his future.If a Spike movie or Spin off is possible...I am all for it. Not only will I watch it...I will tape it and then later buy the DVDs. I honestly can not say I would do that for anything else on TV today...so come on networks...GIVE US MORE SPIKE and JAMES MARSTERS. I would also like to thank you as a member of the media, for supporting the fans efforts to get this movie and for all the kind words and great press you give Spike, the character and James, the man. Trust me, it is truly appreciated. Kathy
Kathy, Happy to support any card-carrying member of the Sunnydale Saviors department. And don’t despair, there’s still a good chance blondie bear’s telemovie will happen.
Dear Clint, I am excited to read that there is talk of doing a Spike telemovie and that both Joss Whedon and James Marsters are interested. Spike, in my opinion, is one of the most intriguing characters to come out of the Buffyverse. It was hinted at very early on that Spike wasn’t quite like other vampires. Thus making him unique long before Angel got a soul. Now having a soul of his own, he provides an excellent metaphor for exploring the human condition in ways that Joss and the talented people on his writing team have yet to explore. I hope we get a chance to see Spike and several other characters from the Whedonverse again. Jennifer Killingsworth Tallahassee, FL
Hey, it’s another Spike Fan! Are we the target of a mass media hit? Couldn’t afford the pretty van with the banner on the side? Regardless, I’m sure you’re helping with WB’s decision. Fingers crossed.
Dear Clint, I am excited to read that there is talk of doing a Spike telemovie and that both Joss Whedon and James Marsters are interested. Spike, in my opinion, is one of the most intriguing characters to come out of the Buffyverse. It was hinted at very early on that Spike wasn’t quite like other Vampires. Thus making him unique long before Angel got a soul. Now having a soul of his own, he provides an excellent metaphor for exploring the human condition in ways that Joss and the talented people on his writing team have yet to explore. I hope we get a chance to see Spike and several other characters from the Whedonverse again. Thanks, Sarah
Sarah, Um - you know Jennifer by any chance?
Medusa from MTS reports from James talk in London today: big news everybody is probably interested in is that Joss rang James a few weeks ago to ask if he was still interested in doing the Spike TV movie! James replied in the affirmative, but with the same answer as before: within a 5 year time-span (which is now 3 years). So that was very exciting!
Thanks,Medusa! That's great to hear!
Thanks,Medusa! That's great to hear!
That's great news.. I just hope Joss kicks it into gear now!!
If I go to the convention.. I will personally ask James myself!!
Someone did ask him and got the funniest response. James says "Yes,Joss called and asked if I was still interested but says he doesn't know what more to do with Spike...he thinks maybe all the stories have been told." The fan said "No,way,there are lots more stories to tell." James: That's wwhat I said...I could give him 3 or 4 ideas right now.......Soike brushes his teeth..." Fan: "Or bloodstains...gotta be hard to get those out...." James:"See...that's 2...Spike gargles....3."
(Welsh) Fan:"Spike gets a new Welsh love interest!" James(winks at her...laughing):Yes,that'd be great.....looking forward to that love interest thing....think they'd give me Catherine Zeta-Jones????? Big grins all around.
(Welsh) Fan:"Spike gets a new Welsh love interest!" James(winks at her...laughing):Yes,that'd be great.....looking forward to that love interest thing....think they'd give me Catherine Zeta-Jones????? Big grins all around.
That was so cute!!!
I really do hope I can go.. then we'll see what response he gives me!!
I really do hope I can go.. then we'll see what response he gives me!!
May advertiser upfronts are next week. Kristin from E!Online has already said she will be there this week. We need to make sure she asks both The WB and Fox about a Spike movie, spinoff, etc. Please take time to show up at her chat and/or send her an e-mail this week!
WB E-mail: faces@thewb.com or http://tinyurl.com/2xrvo
USA Network (Cool Money): feedback @ usanetwork.com
TNT (Angel repeats) tnt@turner.com
Kristen Veitch Email: tvdiva@eonline.com
Matt Roush Email: askmatt@tvguide.com
Michael Ausiello Email: michael.ausiello@tvguide.com
Mr. David Bianculli
New York Daily News
450 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
Ms. Kristin Veitch
E! Networks
5750 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Mondays,
2 PM EST Robert Bianco, USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/community/mb/index.htm
4 PM EST Chat with Kristin, eonline.com
http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/index.html
Wednesday
1:00 PM Eastern Time Whitney Matheson, USA Today, Pop Candy
http://www.usatoday.com/community/mb/index.htm
WB E-mail: faces@thewb.com or http://tinyurl.com/2xrvo
USA Network (Cool Money): feedback @ usanetwork.com
TNT (Angel repeats) tnt@turner.com
Kristen Veitch Email: tvdiva@eonline.com
Matt Roush Email: askmatt@tvguide.com
Michael Ausiello Email: michael.ausiello@tvguide.com
Mr. David Bianculli
New York Daily News
450 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
Ms. Kristin Veitch
E! Networks
5750 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Mondays,
2 PM EST Robert Bianco, USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/community/mb/index.htm
4 PM EST Chat with Kristin, eonline.com
http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/index.html
Wednesday
1:00 PM Eastern Time Whitney Matheson, USA Today, Pop Candy
http://www.usatoday.com/community/mb/index.htm
Thanks for the info.. When is the chat?
Kristin's chats are always on Mondays.
oh ok thanks.. I will try to catch one..
From Ask Ausiello at tv guide Wednesday,May 18:
Question: Oh, Champion of the Spike Movie, would you do us all the biggest of favors and follow up on your pitch to WB's honchos about a Spike movie at this week's upfront? You're the best! — Theresa
Ausiello: Your wish is my command, Theresa. I cornered David Janollari at WB's post-upfront soiree last night and asked him for an update. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the interview transcribed in time for my AA deadline, so you'll have to check back next week to read what he said.
Question: Oh, Champion of the Spike Movie, would you do us all the biggest of favors and follow up on your pitch to WB's honchos about a Spike movie at this week's upfront? You're the best! — Theresa
Ausiello: Your wish is my command, Theresa. I cornered David Janollari at WB's post-upfront soiree last night and asked him for an update. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the interview transcribed in time for my AA deadline, so you'll have to check back next week to read what he said.
OOh.. that sounds interesting.. Thanks for that!
Yes,although that is a MISERABLE thing to do to us Spike fans who have been waiting so long for news....I don't think Mike would do this if he had nothing to report. Guess we'll see next week.
from May 25th tv guide:
Question: That's horrible! How could you leave us Spike devotees hanging at the very end of your column like some Floridian chad!? You're supposed to be our television golden god, but you have disappointed. I demand Spike movie info, or I shall toss my golden Smurf icon into the trash. Don't think I won't. — Rachel
Ausiello: Uncle! OK, here's the deal. WB president David Janollari instantly recognized me as "the Spike guy" when we met up last week at the Frog's upfront bash, so that allowed me to dispense with the pleasantries and cut right to the chase. I asked him, point-blank: "Should Spike fans just abandon this fight? Because if there's no chance of a Spike movie happening, let me know now and I'll tell them to give up." Well, Janollari insisted a William the Bloody telepic was most definitely not a lost cause, adding that it remains a "project of interest" for him. When I asked what the frick the holdup was, he told me a bunch of stuff off the record before revealing on the record that Joss Whedon has yet to pick up the phone to discuss the matter with him. And as you no doubt recall, Whedon hinted in the March 23 AA that he was thisclose to putting some feelers out to Janollari about Spike. Long story short: I think the ball's in Joss' court, folks.
From Ask Ausiello this week:
Question: Are the rumors that Joss Whedon is trying to put together a miniseries/movie for the Buffy/Angel character Spike played by James Masters true? — Tom
Ausiello: Ladies and gentleman, we've got a first-timer! All together now, "Welcome to AA, Tom."
Question: That's horrible! How could you leave us Spike devotees hanging at the very end of your column like some Floridian chad!? You're supposed to be our television golden god, but you have disappointed. I demand Spike movie info, or I shall toss my golden Smurf icon into the trash. Don't think I won't. — Rachel
Ausiello: Uncle! OK, here's the deal. WB president David Janollari instantly recognized me as "the Spike guy" when we met up last week at the Frog's upfront bash, so that allowed me to dispense with the pleasantries and cut right to the chase. I asked him, point-blank: "Should Spike fans just abandon this fight? Because if there's no chance of a Spike movie happening, let me know now and I'll tell them to give up." Well, Janollari insisted a William the Bloody telepic was most definitely not a lost cause, adding that it remains a "project of interest" for him. When I asked what the frick the holdup was, he told me a bunch of stuff off the record before revealing on the record that Joss Whedon has yet to pick up the phone to discuss the matter with him. And as you no doubt recall, Whedon hinted in the March 23 AA that he was thisclose to putting some feelers out to Janollari about Spike. Long story short: I think the ball's in Joss' court, folks.
From Ask Ausiello this week:
Question: Are the rumors that Joss Whedon is trying to put together a miniseries/movie for the Buffy/Angel character Spike played by James Masters true? — Tom
Ausiello: Ladies and gentleman, we've got a first-timer! All together now, "Welcome to AA, Tom."
YaY!!! Sounds good, now all we need is Joss to pick up the phone!!!
Yep,I think that's all it's going to take to get this thing going. And Joss has called James and discussed so it is something he's thinking about. Whether he'll shelve it until he's done with his "Wonder Woman" directing gig,we'll be waiting to see. But I think it is going to happen. 
From Teep at supportspike.com
Just received an address for Joss.
Serenity Editorial
Attn: Joss Whedon
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 2352, Suite 211
Universal City, CA 91608
This is good through the end of July. So, if you want to send birthday cards, or Pick-Up-the-Phone-And-Call-Janollari-At-The-WB cards, do it fast!
And feel free to repost this at any James/Spike board please!
Just received an address for Joss.
Serenity Editorial
Attn: Joss Whedon
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 2352, Suite 211
Universal City, CA 91608
This is good through the end of July. So, if you want to send birthday cards, or Pick-Up-the-Phone-And-Call-Janollari-At-The-WB cards, do it fast!
And feel free to repost this at any James/Spike board please!
Latest rumor:
Someone put up her short report about her experience at a Buffy con she attended at the weekend. Amy Acker was one of the main guests, where apparantly she said there that Joss had called her only two weeks ago and asked if she was still interested in a TV movie-type deal.
Apparantly he's been talking about a Spike and Illyria to her, and Joss is still very keen to do something.
So maybe the movies not a write off after all.
Someone put up her short report about her experience at a Buffy con she attended at the weekend. Amy Acker was one of the main guests, where apparantly she said there that Joss had called her only two weeks ago and asked if she was still interested in a TV movie-type deal.
Apparantly he's been talking about a Spike and Illyria to her, and Joss is still very keen to do something.
So maybe the movies not a write off after all.
That's fantastic news!!! I will be sure to ask James about this on Sunday!!
Yes,we want to know about this...and also ANY other upcoming projects. I have such a strong feeling from hints he's been throwing out that there really is something nice in the works. Hope he'll spill the beans about it this weekend.
Me too.. i will be sure to ask!!
Will you be doing the Con thing,the concert thing, or both?
I missed out on the concert!! 
I will ask him to do a little acapella for me though..
I will ask him to do a little acapella for me though..
That's okay...the most fun I ever get is watching James at a Q&A answering questions. He is so quick-witted,open and friendly. You will just have a blast!
Here's a letter posted by Mike Ausiello at tv guide today:
Question: All I need in my life to find complete happiness is a Spike movie. Can't you make it happen? — Michelle
Ausiello: I'm doing the best I can, Michelle. I'll pester WB president David Janollari about it again at press tour next week and report my findings in next Friday's Press Tour Diary. BTW, I'd be remiss if I didn't give a big shout-out to the Spike fans who sent me four bags of custom-made M&M's! Trust me, folks, you haven't lived until you've seen your name on an M&M!
Now the interesting thing about this is that he says he'll be at a "Press tour" with all the tv bigwigs for the next week. Is that where the news of James new series will be announced???? Guess we'll know soon.
Question: All I need in my life to find complete happiness is a Spike movie. Can't you make it happen? — Michelle
Ausiello: I'm doing the best I can, Michelle. I'll pester WB president David Janollari about it again at press tour next week and report my findings in next Friday's Press Tour Diary. BTW, I'd be remiss if I didn't give a big shout-out to the Spike fans who sent me four bags of custom-made M&M's! Trust me, folks, you haven't lived until you've seen your name on an M&M!
Now the interesting thing about this is that he says he'll be at a "Press tour" with all the tv bigwigs for the next week. Is that where the news of James new series will be announced???? Guess we'll know soon.
Oh I hope so!!!! X (fingers crossed!)
X (fingers crossed!)
Just 4 more hours to go until Showtime unveils their new schedule. There are 2 possible series that James might be in....in one he'd be a lawyer and in one he'd be a serial killer. Guess we'll know soon.
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