Holy crap... I think my inner fangirl just had a heart attack of joy.
http://www.moetron.com/2008/02/27/new-slayers-tv-announced/ and if that wasn't enough joy
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KQvGY1HjoxM I may be one of the many fangirls who's anime roots started from watching the butchered DIC version of Sailor Moon in the early mornings. But I consider Slayers to be the series that gave me the swift kick in the direction of otakudom in general. As such, our ragtag band of heroes will always be one of my favorites. And Xellos remains as one of my most favorite characters of all time.
I can only hope that they'll get the original VA's back together for the series. Akira Ishida is love.