Buffy Relaunch? Oh, Please No

[theemdash]

For those that haven't heard, the Kuzuis (the couple that own the rights to 'Buffy') have expressed an interest in making another Buffy movie. That headline sounds exciting and wonderful, doesn't it? Don't get too excited, though, because of the following reasons:

1. They're planning it as a relaunch-not a prequel or a sequel to any existing '

Comments

[theemdash]

Um, money?

I wouldn't be so appalled if it wasn't meant to be Buffy, but was just meant to exist in the same universe. Being another Buffy is just, um, insane.

[honestly_undone]

I had not heard about this. I pretty much agree with what you said, although Buffy without Joss is like a PB&J sandwich without peanut butter.

[theemdash]

While I wouldn't like for official canon to continue without him, it's not tragic. There are good Buffy stories out there that aren't canon, so it's not like him not being involved will automatically equal failure.

But it does leave a cold, dead place in my heart.

[natsuko1978]

Gah. I'm with you in that it's too soon

[moonys_autumn]

I heard about this yesterday. I threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[theemdash]

*hands you mouthwash*

[janedavitt]

No Joss? No Xander etc? Not interested. I'd rather have what we've got, which is fine as is, 12 seasons of quality episodes (mostly).
It's over. Let it lie.