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Alyson Hannigan Honors Buffy Co-Star Anthony Head in Emotional Tribute
entertainment4 days ago

Alyson Hannigan Honors Buffy Co-Star Anthony Head in Emotional Tribute

Alyson Hannigan posted an emotional Instagram tribute to her late Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Anthony Head, who died at 72 from complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by family. The message, shared after Head’s passing, received condolences from fans and fellow cast members including Sarah Michelle Gellar; Head portrayed Rupert Giles on Buffy, which aired from 1997 to 2003, with Hannigan’s post joining other tributes from the Buffy universe.

Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Giles’ Impact
entertainment6 days ago

Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Giles’ Impact

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast mourns Anthony Head, who died at 72 from pneumonia complications. Head, best known as Giles, mentored Buffy across the series’ early seasons. After his death was announced by his daughters to the UK Press Association, Gellar and fellow stars like James Marsters and David Boreanaz shared heartfelt tributes praising his kindness, steadiness and talent, with Caulfield and Carpenter also honoring him.

Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Rupert Giles' Legacy
entertainment7 days ago

Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Rupert Giles' Legacy

Following Anthony Head’s death at 72 from pneumonia complications, Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars paid widespread tributes to the late actor, praising his kindness, generosity, and talent. Sarah Michelle Gellar shared heartfelt photos and a message, while David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield, Eliza Dushku, Amber Benson, and Julie Benz also posted tributes, highlighting Head’s guiding presence as Rupert Giles and his impact on colleagues and fans alike.

Gellar Calls RHOBH Boring, Cohen Fires Back From Radio Andy
entertainment2 months ago

Gellar Calls RHOBH Boring, Cohen Fires Back From Radio Andy

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Page Six Radio interview calling The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills boring drew a sharp response from Andy Cohen, who on his SiriusXM Radio Andy show insisted the drama doesn’t deserve the criticism and joked that the interview happened in his studio—even declaring, “She’s wrong, by the way,” and suggesting Gellar wouldn’t fit the RHOBH cast.

Gellar Honors Buffy Co-Star Nicholas Brendon in Farewell Post
entertainment2 months ago

Gellar Honors Buffy Co-Star Nicholas Brendon in Farewell Post

Sarah Michelle Gellar paid tribute to Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Nicholas Brendon after his death at 54, posting a photo and saying she knew he was at peace; fellow star David Boreanaz also shared heartfelt memories, while Brendon’s family confirmed he died in his sleep of natural causes and highlighted his late-life passion for painting.

Buffy Cast Remembers Nicholas Brendon With Heartfelt Tributes
entertainment2 months ago

Buffy Cast Remembers Nicholas Brendon With Heartfelt Tributes

Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars including Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz honor Nicholas Brendon after his death; Brendon’s family said he died in his sleep of natural causes and praised his talent and heart, as tributes from Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, and Emma Caulfield Ford echo through social posts; the piece notes his health battles and recalls that co-star Michelle Trachtenberg died last year.

Buffy Reboot Dead in the Water as Hulu Scraps Sunnydale Plan
entertainment2 months ago

Buffy Reboot Dead in the Water as Hulu Scraps Sunnydale Plan

Hulu has canceled Buffy: New Sunnydale, the Chloe Zhao–led reboot with Sarah Michelle Gellar, after a leaked pilot reportedly showed undershot direction and weak performances, with showrunners rewriting but producers deciding reshoots weren’t worth it; Gellar blamed an anonymous Hulu executive, effectively ending the project and leaving fans disappointed.

Buffy Reboot Died in the Pilot, With Hints of a Future Revival
television2 months ago

Buffy Reboot Died in the Pilot, With Hints of a Future Revival

Hulu has canceled Buffy: New Sunnydale, the planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot produced with Chloé Zhao and Sarah Michelle Gellar, after a pilot was deemed unsalvageable. Variety reports the original script centered on a new, younger Slayer and that Zhao’s direction and the performances were criticized, with a named executive ( Craig Erwich ) cited as not supporting the project. Gellar urged fans not to read leaked scripts, while Disney/Hulu issued damage control and left open the possibility of reviving the revival with a new creative team; the Buffy IP is not expected to move to another platform, at least for now.

Gellar Urges Buffy Fans to Respect Reboot and Skip Leaks
entertainment2 months ago

Gellar Urges Buffy Fans to Respect Reboot and Skip Leaks

Sarah Michelle Gellar, promoting her new horror film, says she hopes the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot pilot doesn’t leak and urges fans not to read leaked scripts, explaining that pilots are learning tools and not a finished product; she stresses the reboot deserves respect and notes a version circulating isn’t the final vision, while acknowledging reports that the pilot wasn’t strong and Disney canceled the project. She also calls out an executive who admitted not being a fan of the original and suggests fans celebrate Buffy by streaming the original and supporting her new film.

Buffy Reboot Abandoned Over Executive Pushback
entertainment2 months ago

Buffy Reboot Abandoned Over Executive Pushback

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu canceled the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival after an executive who openly admitted he wasn’t a fan of the original, derailing a project she and Chloe Zhao had been developing with Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer; the decision, reportedly by Disney TV Group President Craig Erwich, left Gellar gutted and fans hopeful for a future revival in Sunnydale.

Buffy Reboot Dropped Over Exec’s Bias, Gellar Says
entertainment2 months ago

Buffy Reboot Dropped Over Exec’s Bias, Gellar Says

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu/Disney’s Buffy: New Sunnydale was canceled by an executive who disliked Buffy and reportedly hadn’t watched the original; Disney TV Group president Craig Erwich was the ultimate decision-maker, with sources noting the pilot wasn’t strong even after a rewrite, leading to no reshoot or series order. Gellar and Zhao remain disappointed but acknowledge Disney owns the Buffy IP, so the project can’t be shopped elsewhere, and Gellar also praised the on-set performance of Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Buffy Reboot With Chloé Zhao Bites the Dust at Hulu, Zhao Says She’s Not Surprised
television2 months ago

Buffy Reboot With Chloé Zhao Bites the Dust at Hulu, Zhao Says She’s Not Surprised

Buffy: New Sunnydale, Hulu’s planned reboot executive-produced by Chloé Zhao and directed by her, has been canceled; Deadline notes the pilot was deemed not perfect, but Hulu remains bullish on the Buffy IP and may shop the concept elsewhere, with Zhao saying she’s not surprised and that they’ll welcome the mystery of what comes next, potentially with Sarah Michelle Gellar leading any revived version.

Buffy Reboot at Hulu Axed Over Executive's Lack of Fandom, Gellar Claims
entertainment2 months ago

Buffy Reboot at Hulu Axed Over Executive's Lack of Fandom, Gellar Claims

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu canceled the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot after an executive behind the project—who led the ‘New Sunnydale’ take—admitted he wasn’t a fan of the original and had never watched it. She learned of the news just before hitting the SXSW stage to premiere Ready or Not 2, with Chloe Zhao noting she wasn’t surprised. Gellar emphasizes that Buffy’s legacy remains intact for fans despite the setback.