Buffy

So the producers behind the originally Buffy The Vampire Slayer film starring Kristy Swanson from the 90's, who still technically hold all rights, are rebooting that shit without Joss Whedon's permission into a tween'ed up feature film. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.

FUCK.

First off, Whedon is still putting out new material within the Buffyverse with his Buffy: Season Eight and Angel comics. This better not fuck that up somehow. Also, what kind of creativity-deprived idiots disrespect this obviously beloved franchise enough that they would unwillingly pull the big, beautiful babies out from Joss Whedon's loving hands. These are the worst kind of film business douchebags.

The man himself has me feeling like I need to take it a little lighter with his hilarious response, in which he seems to take it in stride:

"Kristin, I'm glad you asked for my thoughts on the announcement of Buffy the cinema film. 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.

Obviously I have strong, mixed emotions about something like this. My first reaction upon hearing who was writing it was, "Whit Stillman AND Wes Anderson? This is gonna be the most sardonically adorable movie EVER." Apparently I was misinformed. Then I thought, "I'll make a mint! This is worth more than all my Toy Story residuals combined!" Apparently I am seldom informed of anything. And possibly a little slow. But seriously, are vampires even popular any more?

I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death. But, you know, AFTER. 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. I can, however, take this time to announce that I'm making a Batman movie. Because there's a franchise that truly needs updating. So look for The Dark Knight Rises Way Earlier Than That Other One And Also More Cheaply And In Toronto, rebooting into a theater near you.

Leave me to my pain! Sincerely, Joss Whedon."

For those not in the know, the Wes Anderson/Whit Stillman comment was sarcastic. The actual screenwriter working the project is a 29-year old actress who has never written a film. And for a very large number of geeks worldwide this is majorly disappointing news.

I guess if I have to talk about something positive afterwards, then I'm enjoying the shit out of Conan's TBS show... particularly now that I've discovered they replay the episode at 1:00am... so I get to watch it even on work nights. And even better it's just a half-our off from its old Late Night With Conan O'Brien slot... that combined with Andy back on the couch feels just like old times. I love it.

Did I post about the Winnie The Pooh trailer yet? I love that thing. apple.com/trailers, folks. Get the damn Winnie The Pooh trailer.

Also, Fallout: New Vegas for PS3 is owning my fucking soul. This game is proof that graphics aren't everything.