i'm seriously about to cry right now
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A statement from The WB:
For the last seven years Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have been cornerstones of our network. The sum total of the work done on those shows has produced some of the proudest moments in our history. Like some of the great series that are leaving the air this year, including Frasier and Friends, the cast, crew, writers and producers of Angel deserve to be able to wrap up the series in a way befitting a classic television series and that is why we went to Joss to let him know that this would be the last year of the series on The WB. We have discussed continuing the Angel legacy with special movie events next year, which is still on the table. In a perfect world, all of these details would be completed before this information went to the press so that we could be definitive about the show's ongoing future. But in any case, we did not want to contemplate this being the last year of Angel without giving the show the option of crafting their own destiny for this character and for this series. David Boreanaz continues to be one of the finest, classiest and friendliest actors we have had the pleasure to work with and we hope that the relationship furthers from here. The same can be said for all the actors and producers on the show.
For the last seven years Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have been cornerstones of our network. The sum total of the work done on those shows has produced some of the proudest moments in our history. Like some of the great series that are leaving the air this year, including Frasier and Friends, the cast, crew, writers and producers of Angel deserve to be able to wrap up the series in a way befitting a classic television series and that is why we went to Joss to let him know that this would be the last year of the series on The WB. We have discussed continuing the Angel legacy with special movie events next year, which is still on the table. In a perfect world, all of these details would be completed before this information went to the press so that we could be definitive about the show's ongoing future. But in any case, we did not want to contemplate this being the last year of Angel without giving the show the option of crafting their own destiny for this character and for this series. David Boreanaz continues to be one of the finest, classiest and friendliest actors we have had the pleasure to work with and we hope that the relationship furthers from here. The same can be said for all the actors and producers on the show.
a message from joss "my hero" whedon:
joss says:
(Sat Feb 14 22:31:16 2004)
Some of you may have heard the hilarious news. I thought this would be a good time to weigh in. to answer some obvious questions: No, we had no idea this was coming. Yes, we will finish out the season. No, I don't think the WB is doing the right thing. Yes, I'm grateful they did it early enough for my people to find other jobs.
Yes, my heart is breaking.
When Buffy ended, I was tapped out and ready to send it off. When Firefly got the axe, I went into a state of denial so huge it may very well cause a movie. But Angel... we really were starting to feel like we were on top, hitting our stride -- and then we strode right into the Pit of Snakes 'n' Lava. I'm so into these characters, these actors, the situations we're building... you wanna know how I feel? Watch the first act of "The Body."
As far as TV movies or whatever, I'm not thinking that far ahead. I actually hope my actors and writers are all too busy. We always planned this season finale to be a great capper to the season and the show in general. (And a great platform for a new season, of course.) We'll proceed ahead as planned.
I've never made mainstream TV very well. I like surprises, and TV isn't about surprises, unless the surprise is who gets voted off of something. I've been lucky to sneak this strange, strange show over the airwaves for as long as I have. I don't FEEL lucky, but I understand that I am.
Thanks all for your support, your community, and your perfectly sane devotion. It's meant a lot. I regret nothing (except the string of grisley murders in the 80's -- what was THAT all about?) Remember the words of the poet:
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn."
See you soon.
-j.
joss says:
(Sat Feb 14 22:31:16 2004)
Some of you may have heard the hilarious news. I thought this would be a good time to weigh in. to answer some obvious questions: No, we had no idea this was coming. Yes, we will finish out the season. No, I don't think the WB is doing the right thing. Yes, I'm grateful they did it early enough for my people to find other jobs.
Yes, my heart is breaking.
When Buffy ended, I was tapped out and ready to send it off. When Firefly got the axe, I went into a state of denial so huge it may very well cause a movie. But Angel... we really were starting to feel like we were on top, hitting our stride -- and then we strode right into the Pit of Snakes 'n' Lava. I'm so into these characters, these actors, the situations we're building... you wanna know how I feel? Watch the first act of "The Body."
As far as TV movies or whatever, I'm not thinking that far ahead. I actually hope my actors and writers are all too busy. We always planned this season finale to be a great capper to the season and the show in general. (And a great platform for a new season, of course.) We'll proceed ahead as planned.
I've never made mainstream TV very well. I like surprises, and TV isn't about surprises, unless the surprise is who gets voted off of something. I've been lucky to sneak this strange, strange show over the airwaves for as long as I have. I don't FEEL lucky, but I understand that I am.
Thanks all for your support, your community, and your perfectly sane devotion. It's meant a lot. I regret nothing (except the string of grisley murders in the 80's -- what was THAT all about?) Remember the words of the poet:
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn."
See you soon.
-j.
Ominous Luminous
Hostile 17
I really like the comparison to "The Body." Joyce has cancer. She's "cured." Boom she's dead. Last season of angel was like the cancer spreading. The story line was kind of weak, and most fans didn't care for it. This season rolls around and it's damn near perfect. Then out of nowhere it's dead.
azal
love is the answer
why can't I be the guy with blonde hair?
Isn't that more logical?
PS to Frost Giant:.....love Charmed....love it, or any show based around cleavage for that matter.
If Don Johnson was on Charmed it would be the greatest show ever.
Isn't that more logical?
PS to Frost Giant:.....love Charmed....love it, or any show based around cleavage for that matter.
If Don Johnson was on Charmed it would be the greatest show ever.
i didn't even think of that. good call!Ominous Luminous said:
i actually liked a good portion of last season. but overall it was weak.
and ominous whatever you do, DO NOT read anything in advance about episode 18. i just read about what its about and omg i am so mad at myself.
exciar28
neat bitch
He reminds me of The Mask.The Dope said:
Ok, I just have to ask: What the hell is up with the green-faced guy?
exciar28
neat bitch
I have used to watching Buffy The Vampire Slayer because of Sarah Michell Galler.
NOTICE: guys, a title of Buffy's korean version is "Beauty and the vampire"
...yeah Sarah is beautiful, but...
NOTICE: guys, a title of Buffy's korean version is "Beauty and the vampire"
...yeah Sarah is beautiful, but...
Ominous Luminous
Hostile 17
I actually read something about episode 18, so I know what the big spoiler is. It was really sad before I found out they were cancelling Angel. Now it doesn't matter that much.
ok well i actually kind of anticipated the return of connor because joss had talked about it but i think i was more psyched about the other character that is coming back in that episode as well. i'll keep my mouth shut if you don't want to know.
ps. i don't know about you but i believe i am one of the only people out there who really LIKED connor.
Ominous Luminous
Hostile 17
Oh! I thought you were talking about another big spoiler that is actually sad. I thought Connor was alright. He was definitely not my favorite character. I can't remember which episode I was thinking about, but something very major happens. Who's the other character that's coming back? Is it Lilah?
no its not a huge character but one of my favorites...
sahjahn! that weird incorporeal demon from season three. the one who fucked with those prophecies because they said that the child born of the two vampires will come into the world to destroy Sahjahn.
so i am glad they will somehow resolve that issue.
sahjahn! that weird incorporeal demon from season three. the one who fucked with those prophecies because they said that the child born of the two vampires will come into the world to destroy Sahjahn.
so i am glad they will somehow resolve that issue.
