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buffy-digest Sunday, March 29 1998 Volume 02 : Number 200
In this issue:
BUFFY: Spin-off?
Re: BUFFY: Spin-off ?
BUFFY: Krispy Kremes coming soon
BUFFY: IKWYDLS - Premiere in Brazil
BUFFY: spin-off
Re: BUFFY: Buffy vs. DC, Agreed
BUFFY: ENOUGH DC!!!!
Re: BUFFY: Buffy vs. DC
Re: BUFFY: Xander Keepers (Was Buffy vs.DC)
BUFFY: Buffy Shirts?
BUFFY: Buffy X-Mission List
BUFFY: Spike and Dru windows 95 theme
Subject: BUFFY: Re:Buffy kicks
Re: BUFFY: IKWYDLS - Premiere in Brazil
Re: BUFFY: IKWYDLS - Premiere in Brazil
BUFFY: Need your help!
BUFFY: Charisma Carpenter Live chat Thursday, April 2
BUFFY: OT: Could someone send me a link??
BUFFY: Re: Buffy kicks
RE: BUFFY: Re: Buffy kicks
BUFFY: ALanis Morrisette
BUFFY: Re: IKWYDLS
BUFFY: The end of D.C, about time
BUFFY: new buffy site
BUFFY: ADMIN: Dawson's Creek
BUFFY: New Spoilers (no spoilers)
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:03:53 EST
From: DaisyFoo14 <DaisyFoo14@aol.com>
Subject: BUFFY: Spin-off?
It's been a little while since I've posted, but I wanted to contribute to this
spin-off topic. First, will the spin-off air at the same time as the show, or
will it follow after Buffy's done? (I'm talking seasons, not actual air
hours.) This would mean that Buffy will only be through a 3rd season, and
then the spin-off would replace it. I personally think it's a terrible idea.
BtVS is a clever, witty, original, awesome show that ought to stand alone, as
itself, not the basis for a spin-off which might be of a lower quality and
have a kind of "watered down" plot (possibly). What would it be about? I'm
thinking that it wouldn't be about one of the main characters b/c as much as
I'd love to see a show all about Xander, it would have to involve the other
main characters, and would therefore be too close to the original, and I'm not
sure if spin-offs include some characters from the original show. (I'm really
spin-off ignorant, but if it could, the show could involve his years @
college.........or just a show where each ep focuses on one main character at
college or its equivalent and continues its cycle or something.)
The only possibilities I can think of for new shows would involve Angel b/c it
could be a show that could delve into his past, and since (if he's not staked)
he's gonna live forever, there isn't a limit to how far in the future it could
take place (if the show continued for awhile, although after some time we'd
notice differences in him.) Another possibility would be about the vampires,
but I don't really think that would fly.........it would probably have a much
darker tone, and might lack originality after some eps. One of the aspects I
love most about Buffy is that it doesn't focus completely on vamps.....that
could become boring and repetitive......a show all about vampires could have
potential but wouldn't please as wide a range of people nor would it follow up
on the groovy "high school as hell" idea or any other metaphors of teen angst.
(Although Buffy is entertaining and awesome even w/out looking for deeper
meanings or messages.)
In conclusion..........I don't really have a conclusion.......but I really
don't think a spin-off would be a good idea. However, w/ Joss behind
it.......I'd watch...but as of now the idea just doesn't appeal to me.
Alli T:DaisyFoo14@aol.com-GASPer-Keeper: C's cell phone,sparkle purse, light
blue silk dress, X's Tweety Bird watch,Scooby Doo Shirt, robe in trash,
newspaper @ Bronze, B's purple-pink lamp,green sunglasses,suitcases, W's light
blue rolly hat, maroon quarterback shirt, green and blue V-neck sweater,
Giles' dict. stand, Jenny's circle-chain belt. "Think of something cool, tell
him I said it."-Buffy,PG
- -
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:41:26 EST
From: Smellcore <Smellcore@aol.com>
Subject: Re: BUFFY: Spin-off ?
In a message dated 3/28/98 9:28:46 PM, you wrote:
<<Hercules has it's Xena: Warrior Princess, and that does great. Granted,
some
spin-offs are terrible, but with Joss at the helm, it might actually work. >>
And does anybody remember that Melrose Place is actually a spin-off of 90210??
Which is good or bad depending on whether or not you're a fan.
As for a Buffy spin-off I can't think of any that would work but my favorite
idea is one focused on Spike and Dru. I know it wouldn't work! But them being
the bad guys and everything I'm pretty sure they're going to bite it soon and
I will miss them WAAAAAAYYYYYY more than Jenny! If they made a spin-off I
could keep them. She's nuts and he's such a bad boy! It's attractive.
Pandora (smellcore@aol.com)
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 18:52:55 PST
From: "Rosie Town" <angelcam69@hotmail.com>
Subject: BUFFY: Krispy Kremes coming soon
since everyone's been so into the whole Krispy Kremes on Buffy thing, i
thought i'd mention, Krispy Kremes are coming to little old Seaville New
Jersey,(where i live) so all of you shoobie/KKaddicts who come to visit
Ocean City, Atlantic City, Wildwood, or other south Jersey places in the
summer can be satisfied.
rosie
angelcam69@hotmail.com
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"You're gonna die. And I'm gonna be there to see it."--Xander, BtVS
and
"The hands represent friendship, the crown represents loyalty, and the
heart, well, you know"--Angel, BtVS
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 00:00:47 -0300
From: Aida or Fernanda <apca@gold.com.br>
Subject: BUFFY: IKWYDLS - Premiere in Brazil
Hi there!
I've been reading several messages here about the movie IKWYDLS.
I have to confess I was green with envy of all Buffy's fans ( please
read Sarah's fans) in the U.S. I mean, I had to wait almost 6, yeah,
man, 6 months to be able to see the film here in Brazil. I just like to
let you know that the movie premiere here in Brazil was yesterday,
Friday, March 27th.
So, me and my sister went to the movies this Saturday afternoon and we
watched it 3 times. Now I really know what you were talking about.
Sarah is fantastic! I guess the magic touch of IWYDLS is Sarah's role.
In the beginning I was hit by a strange feeling...I mean, I was used to
watch her behaving as Buffy but in the film she is so fragile and
feminine...!
I really felt sorry for Helen being killed. I've noticed how Sarah's
character changed thoughout the film. She realizes how different she was
from the year before ( when she won the beauty contest )from the
following year when she is sitting on a chair on the stage and she sees
the murderer on the balcony.
I also loved the sad image when she " is running for her life " (
Sarah's words ) in the dark alley mixed with the sight of fireworks and
the 4th of July Parade.
I am new fellow here so please tell me if I need to write Spoiler when
I describe or talk about movie scenes. I guess I should do that only if
I am talking about a new material, is that right?
See you!
Aida Abreu
- --
"If I fail, at least I will have failed my way instead of failing
someone else's way"
Jodie Foster (actress and movie director)
"Steal dreams and give to you
Shoplift a thought or two..."
Metallica - Reload - Where The Wild Things Are (Hetfield/Ulrich/Newsted)
"Dolls of voodoo all stuck with pins
One for each of us and our sins..."
Metallica - Reload - Fixxxer (Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:43:03 PST
From: "Itwasalatenite BShaw22" <itwasalatenite@hotmail.com>
Subject: BUFFY: spin-off
I read in the current Entertainment Weekly mag that Joss and co. are
planning a spin-off of "Buffy" to capitalize on the show's popularity. I
hope it is gonna be called "Cordelia"! Alright!! Cordy rules!!! That
would be the most awesome show!!
Later, and maintain.
ITWASALATENITE
Keeper of Buffy's dead gigapet
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 00:29:33 EST
From: BlkPhoenix <BlkPhoenix@aol.com>
Subject: Re: BUFFY: Buffy vs. DC, Agreed
In a message dated 98-03-28 13:27:44 EST, you write:
<< I completly agree with you. DC is so full of it, teenagers really don't
talk like that in general. Most schools have there own little slang, that's
why I can identify with Buffy more than DC. >>
I've been reading this line of discussion lately and would like to
put in my 2 cents, I love both shows, anyhow, about the vocabulary
of the people on DC all I got to say is that it's SAT time around here so
I've heard plenty of people around at my school talking like
the DC gang.
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 01:30:42 -0500
From: "Ryan Harrington" <ryanh@preferred.com>
Subject: BUFFY: ENOUGH DC!!!!
I have already posted about this once and I feel the need to again. This
is the BUFFY list. Not the Dawson's Creek list. Enough with all the
Dawson's Creek already! Please!
Thank You
- -ryanh
ryanh@preferred.com
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Theater/5762/
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 01:52:07 EST
From: sparksmark@juno.com (Sparks the Everyday Angel)
Subject: Re: BUFFY: Buffy vs. DC
Nightbl377 <Nightbl377@aol.com> wrote:
<<Just to beat a dead horse even deader, I thought I'd chip in here. As a
teen
myself, I would have to agree with the general consensus that Dawson's
Creek
is the most unrealistic show around. Buffy is by far more realistic than
DC,
even though they regularly kill vamps for plot twists. 15-year-olds,
unless
they're child prodigies, don't speak the way the characters do on DC;
even
though Joss makes up a good deal of the terms on Buffy, they do sound
more
like they way teens talk. For all of you Buffy fans who haven't seen DC:
if I
had had any sense, I would have adopted my philosophy with Titanic, i.e.
not
to see it. Unfortunatley, like the teen I am, I did the stupid thing and
watched it, and now the mere mention of DC makes me wretch. OK, I'm done
with
my ranting now; flame away! Ready, aim....>>
I take it you were being sarcastic when you said that Buffy is "by far
more realistic than DC". But it doesn't matter. TV doesn't always have
to be realistic. If it was, I guarentee you it wouldn't be as
interesting and not as many people would watch. If you want realistic,
turn off the tv.
I agree that not a lot of teens talk the way the characters on DC talk,
but the stories are interesting, like the Buffy shows are. Both shows
bring up IDEAS and EMOTIONS that are 110% real.
__________________________________________________________________
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 02:14:00 EST
From: Nightbl377 <Nightbl377@aol.com>
Subject: Re: BUFFY: Xander Keepers (Was Buffy vs.DC)
Sorry about blowing up a little on my last post there. I just got turned down
from a couple colleges I really thought I had a chance at...but that's neither
here nor there. Thank you, Lisa, for informing me about the Xander Keeper
site; been looking for it for a while. Also, thanks go out to anyone who felt
the need to argue or agree with me. And anyone who thought I was being
sarcastic when I stated that I thought Buffy was more realistic than DC- I
wasn't. What does everybody else think about the Rolling Stone with SMG on
the cover? I naturally bought, though my natural teen hormonal responses had
absolutely, positively nothing to do with it. I bought it just for the
article. Really. But, laying off the sarcasm for a bit, I learned a lot about
SMG that I previously hadn't. Now they just need to do the rest of the cast...
Greyfang
Still waiting for Xander and Buffy to get together....miracles DO happen, you
know.
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 02:06:31 +0100
From: skitblink@juno.com
Subject: BUFFY: Buffy Shirts?
Does anybody know where you can order the Buffy tanktops? the online
buffy store only has the t's.... any info would be much appreciated!
skitblink@juno.com
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 02:43:18 EST
From: TknoPagan <TknoPagan@aol.com>
Subject: BUFFY: Buffy X-Mission List
Okay guys, I am not usually one to be harsh or anything. But this is a Buffy
Discussion List.
As an act to help this, I found a Discussion group for Dawsons Creek for
those of you who are compelled to post about it. It is alt.tv.dawsons-creek.
I am sure the list mommies would agree that the topic should relate to Buffy
in some way, but I am just not seeing your point or how it would relate. I am
not one of the listers that is disgruntled at the site of hundreds of posts,
just when they are all Dawson's Creek. I too love that show, but can we end
all of this D.C talk? Who cares what show is better, or what..Lets just stop
this insanity!!!
Jason Martinez | TknoPagan@aol.com | Keeper of Buffy's Small Wooden
Stake|Keeper of Willow's Computer | Keeper of Joyce's Sports Utility
Vehicle|Keeper of Spike's Boots | Keeper of Kendra's Stake | Keeper of
Kendra's SlayerManual | "What's his number again? Oh yeah, 1-800-I AM DATING A
SKANKY HO!"...Willow on Xander's relationship with Cordelia
- -
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:55:36 PST
From: "Thu Ngo" <miss_edith@hotmail.com>
Subject: BUFFY: Spike and Dru windows 95 theme
I was cruisin' spike and dru pages, and I found one that had the spike
and dru windows 95 theme.
Silly me though, I didn't bookmark it (or if I did, I don't remember
which it was, since I bookmarked, like, a dozen pages!), so could
somebody send me the URL?
Thanks!
Oh, and to the person who owns that page that has the theme: the link
for the theme wasn't working when I found it, so could you please fix
it? I really want the s&d theme on my comp.
Thu Ngo <miss_edith@hotmail.com>
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 03:31:58 +0000
From: "T" <tack@mondar.dorsai.org>
Subject: Subject: BUFFY: Re:Buffy kicks
Gotta jump in here. While Sarah is by no means a BAD fighter, the
majority of those fight scenes are done by Sophia, not Sarah. Look
carefully and sometimes you'll actually be able to tell when it's
Sophia on camera. Jeff (Jeff Pruitt, Stunt Coordinator) has praised
Sarah for the wonderful work she does, but we ought to give Sophia
the credit she deserves :)
- --T
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 04:14:26 EST
From: IRamadi <IRamadi@aol.com>
Subject: Re: BUFFY: IKWYDLS - Premiere in Brazil
In a message dated 29/03/98 04:36:52 GMT, you write:
<< I've been reading several messages here about the movie IKWYDLS.
I have to confess I was green with envy of all Buffy's fans ( please
read Sarah's fans) in the U.S. I mean, I had to wait almost 6, yeah,
man, 6 months to be able to see the film here in Brazil. I just like to
let you know that the movie premiere here in Brazil was yesterday,
Friday, March 27th. >>
well, we're (the uk) are still waiting for the release of scream 2. it's out
on may 1 and was released in the us ages ago. ain't fair is it?
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 04:15:29 EST
From: IRamadi <IRamadi@aol.com>
Subject: Re: BUFFY: IKWYDLS - Premiere in Brazil
In a message dated 29/03/98 04:36:52 GMT, you write:
<< I've been reading several messages here about the movie IKWYDLS.
I have to confess I was green with envy of all Buffy's fans ( please
read Sarah's fans) in the U.S. I mean, I had to wait almost 6, yeah,
man, 6 months to be able to see the film here in Brazil. I just like to
let you know that the movie premiere here in Brazil was yesterday,
Friday, March 27th. >>
well, we're (the uk) are still waiting for the release of scream 2. it's out
on may 1 and was released in the us ages ago. ain't fair is it?
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 09:48:18 EST
From: LMcint6188 <LMcint6188@aol.com>
Subject: BUFFY: Need your help!
Okay, here is a quick overview of my possesed computer..... Aol HATES me! ;)
It kept going wack-o so I had to reinstall, but I lost all my favorite
places.....
I would really be appreciated if people could send me their favorite Buffy
pages
Im looking for fiction, epi guides, you name it! Also, caboodles on Oz would
also be appreciated!
Thanxs
Lins
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 10:13:50 -0500
From: Vern Wells <vwells@erols.com>
Subject: BUFFY: Charisma Carpenter Live chat Thursday, April 2
Charisma Carpenter will be at http://www.asylum.com on Thursday, April 2 at
9:30 PM est
for a live chat at their Studio-I.
It is definitely worth going there and setting up your PC ahead of time if
you don't have the Real Player plug-ins installed. I really enjoyed the
Alyson Hannigan Interview they hosted previously.
Vern
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 13:19:19 EST
From: CatDancer8 <CatDancer8@aol.com>
Subject: BUFFY: OT: Could someone send me a link??
Sorry to be a bother with this, but I accidentally deleted the site that has
all those windows 95 themes on them. Could someone please send me the link off
list please.
Thanks.
- -Michelle
http://members.aol.com/aglx/main.html
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 10:23:19 -0800
From: BRENDAwannabe@webtv.net (Brenda Barrett)
Subject: BUFFY: Re: Buffy kicks
<keeper of Kendra's cool and unique name>
Actually, I know a girl named Kendra. I love the unique little names,
though. Buffy, Xander (short for Alexander, but oh well), Angel, Rupert,
Cordelia, Oz, Drusilla... Oh sure, there are others of those names, but
jenny is the only common name I can think of.
S&Believer
Keeper of Willow's realization of her dullness factor.
Keeper of Willow's clenched teeth.
"You live and you die and you make a lot of mistakes in between."
- --Dawson's Creek
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 13:23:04 -0500
From: "Carstens, Adam" <Adam.Carstens@mail.house.gov>
Subject: RE: BUFFY: Re: Buffy kicks
>jenny is the only common name I can think of.
perhaps that's why they killed her...
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 10:35:16 -0800
From: BRENDAwannabe@webtv.net (Brenda Barrett)
Subject: BUFFY: ALanis Morrisette
<<it was a joke, kind of like Alanis Morrisette's carreer>>
EXCUSE ME!!! AND I GOT WARNED FOR MY SIGNATURE BEING TO LONG!!!! KNOCK
KNOCK!!! OH JILL...
S&Believer
Keeper of Willow's realization of her dullness factor.
Keeper of Willow's clenched teeth.
"You live and you die and you make a lot of mistakes in between."
- --Dawson's Creek
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 10:39:12 -0800
From: BRENDAwannabe@webtv.net (Brenda Barrett)
Subject: BUFFY: Re: IKWYDLS
Blockbuster and Hollywood video stores told me yesterday that they have
IKWYDLS but their were no more copies left.
life sucks.
S&Believer
Keeper of Willow's realization of her dullness factor.
Keeper of Willow's clenched teeth.
"You live and you die and you make a lot of mistakes in between."
- --Dawson's Creek
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 09:13:44 -0700
From: "newell" <newell@compusmart.ab.ca>
Subject: BUFFY: The end of D.C, about time
<< I have already posted about this once and I feel the need to again. This
is the BUFFY list. Not the Dawson's Creek list. Enough with all the
Dawson's Creek already! Please!>>
Thank You
- -ryanh
I am so glad that you said that. WE should not be wasting our precious time
talking about D.C, we should be talking about Buffy. Anyway, I was just
wondering how or pondering if you will, the idea of Angel literally being
the master next season. There has been rumors circulating about a new
master. I for one, would not be pleased and find it rather stale and
repetitive. How does everyone feel?
Shonaille
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 17:35:31 EST
From: Atina10 <Atina10@aol.com>
Subject: BUFFY: new buffy site
so i know i'm way behind on this but what's the url for the new buffy site?
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 18:52:20 -0500
From: sah <romana@mindspring.com>
Subject: BUFFY: ADMIN: Dawson's Creek
Several listmembers have posted about this already, and now I'm going to
step in.
I posted on the issue of Dawson's Creek several weeks ago, and gently
reminded people that they could talk about that show, but ONLY in the
context of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Lately the DC posts have been only
extremely remotely related to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it's got to
stop. Buffy should be the MAIN emphasis of your post if it includes any
other subject, not an afterthought. With nearly 1000 subscribers we all
have an obligation to keep this list on topic, and Jill, Lisa Rose and I
will do whatever we think is necessary to ensure that.
But all of you have to do your part as well--this list is only as good as
the people posting to it. So REREAD your post before you send it. If it's
almost completely about Dawson's Creek then use a little common sense and
don't send it. There are other forums where you can discuss DC.
This is not to say there isn't room for comparing and contrasting the two
shows here on this list, because I think some interesting discussion have
and can be had about the two shows. Just remember that the main focus of
this list is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you feel the topics are
straying, PLEASE do not write to the entire list about it. Contact me or
Jill--nine times out of ten we've already dealt with it privately.
- --sah
sah * romana@mindspring.com * romana@aol.com
NatPack * Jungle Patrol * Bishop * Bossy the Lost Dwarf * BTVS Listowner
"I feel nauseous. What is this world coming to, that a perfectly nice,
reasonably sane atheist who forwards me slash and thrives on Xena subtext,
can suddenly start watching 7th Heaven and planning FIC, for Elvis' sake?"
--jk
- -
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Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:31:37 EST
From: CatDancer8 <CatDancer8@aol.com>
Subject: BUFFY: New Spoilers (no spoilers)
Hey, I just recieved a ton of new spoilers for the upcoming four episodes.
Just to be safe, I'm not posting them on the mailing list cause last time I
did, I got yelled at! (I spoiler protected and everything!) Oh, well, I put
everything up on my Spoilage Page.
You can reach it at: http://members.aol.com/aglx/spoilers.html
There are also a ton of new extra spoilage added that has spoilers that are
either possible rumors or the episode they are from are unknown. Have fun!
- -Michelle
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