In case you missed it, Joss Whedon (outfitted in his now staple skinny jeans) visited The Colbert Report on Thursday to promote his film Much Ado About Nothing. He also chatted with Stephen Colbert about why he's "Joss" and not "Josh" or even "Joey" and of course a little Avengers 2 discussion (Spoiler: Tony Stark has an atomic ass - tell us something we don't know!) Fun stuff! Check out the clip below:
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Joss WhedonWorld
While watching a commercial for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park a few months back, we wondered what our own fandom theme park would be like? What if there was a magical Orlandoian place named Joss WhedonWorld? Could you ride a coaster straight down the mouth of Hell there? Could you dance the night away at The Bronze? We asked our twitter followers for suggestions as to what other attractions could exist there and we received an immediate influx of ideas from across the twitterverse. Now that the Harry Potter Theme Park finally opened to much fanfare over the weekend, we felt it was time to unleash our map to the Joss WhedonWorld park on to the world. After all, why should those Potterheads get all the fun?
So without further ado, Buffyfest's and the people's proposal for Joss WhedonWorld:
So without further ado, Buffyfest's and the people's proposal for Joss WhedonWorld:
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If you were involved in that Twitter conversation, look for your name next to your suggested attraction and thanks for participating! Now, if we only had a bajillion dollars to make it happen...
Friday, June 14, 2013
Happy Birthday Neil Patrick Harris!
Neil Patrick Harris is having a great month! He killed it as host at the Tony Awards, he's been confirmed for his first appearance San Diego Comic Con (if you're attending don't mis the HIMYM panel) and today is his landmark 40th birthday. To celebrate, we have guest blogger Alex Smith of Cantmiss.tv praising the illustrious career of Neil. [mild spoiler warning for various NPH projects below]
And if you’re interested in a little NPH viewing marathon, our guest has summarized where you can watch NPH in movies and shows all week long, on TV and online below! Welcome Alex!
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Neil Patrick Harris, being only human after all, is turning 40 today! We thought we’d celebrate by
watching as many of his shows, movies and appearances as we could possibly find (we’ve shared them with you below), but first, let’s take a look back at the fabulous life and career of an actor who’s been charming us since he was 16!
Neil Patrick Harris found success in acting early in life, having been cast in his first film, Clara's Heart in 1988 alongside Whoopi Goldberg. By the next year, NPH was spending lots of time in the television spotlight as well, portraying child prodigy Doogie Howser on Doogie Howser, M.D., which ran for four seasons and completed production in 1993. At the conclusion of the show's run, Neil Patrick Harris made guest starring roles on several popular television shows such as Murder She Wrote alongside longtime actress Angela Lansbury.
Neil Patrick Harris also enjoyed film success post-Doogie Howser, with roles in successful films as Undercover Brother, Starship Troopers, and the Harold and Kumar series.
His big breakthrough as an adult actor came when he was casted as the hilariously self-centered womanizer Barney Stinson on CBS' How I Met Your Mother. The show has been one of the most successful sitcoms on the air since 2005, and Harris' work on the show has garnered him multiple Emmy nominations as well as a significant cult following for both himself and Barney.
A surprisingly central figure in Neil Patrick Harris' career has been our man, director Joss Whedon. Whedon is of course best known for creating Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Neil Patrick Harris and Whedon have worked together on multiple projects over the years, most notably on the Fox Network's hit television series Glee. On the Glee episode titled “Dream On”, Whedon used Neil Patrick Harris to portray the character of Bryan Ryan, an old rival to glee club organizer and director Will Schuester. Whedon has even been quoted as joking "I am so tired of that guy. Why do they always make me direct Neil?"
Joss Whedon and Neil Patrick Harris had previously worked together (prior to the Glee episode) on Whedon's Internet-based project, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Joss Whedon tapped other parts of the talent pool he obtained during his Buffy days as well and cast actor Nathan Fillion with Neil Patrick Harris in the show, which was produced during the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America Strike.
Neil Patrick Harris is a cultural phenomenon not only because he is constantly in the public eye as a celebrity, but also because he has prominently come out as an openly gay actor. It turns out his real life persona is distinctively different from the role of Barney Stinson, the womanizer; in reality, NPH is a happy family man with longtime partner David Burtka, with whom he has two children through a surrogate.
Neil Patrick Harris doesn't take his celebrity or himself too seriously, as he proved recently with his appearance in A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. In the film, his coming out as an opening gay man is jokingly portrayed as nothing more than a front for his Barney Stinson-ish womanizing, a ploy that allows him to get close to women without his romantic intentions being suspected. His partner, David Burtka, even gets in on the fun during the film, portraying Neil Patrick Harris' top secret drug dealer.
Happy 40th Birthday Neil!
Author Bio: Alex Smith is an experienced watcher of television and an entertainment writer. Like any red blooded American teenager in the late 90’s, he enjoyed countless hours of Buffy’s vampire slaying, and it was during this time that he became introduced to the generally awesome Neil Patrick Harris, who would later steal hours of his life thanks to How I Met Your Mother. He would like to thank the kind people at Buffyfest for allowing him to further explore this weird admiration in public. [Graphics courtesy of Cantmiss.tv).
And if you’re interested in a little NPH viewing marathon, our guest has summarized where you can watch NPH in movies and shows all week long, on TV and online below! Welcome Alex!
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Neil Patrick Harris, being only human after all, is turning 40 today! We thought we’d celebrate by watching as many of his shows, movies and appearances as we could possibly find (we’ve shared them with you below), but first, let’s take a look back at the fabulous life and career of an actor who’s been charming us since he was 16!
Neil Patrick Harris found success in acting early in life, having been cast in his first film, Clara's Heart in 1988 alongside Whoopi Goldberg. By the next year, NPH was spending lots of time in the television spotlight as well, portraying child prodigy Doogie Howser on Doogie Howser, M.D., which ran for four seasons and completed production in 1993. At the conclusion of the show's run, Neil Patrick Harris made guest starring roles on several popular television shows such as Murder She Wrote alongside longtime actress Angela Lansbury.
Neil Patrick Harris also enjoyed film success post-Doogie Howser, with roles in successful films as Undercover Brother, Starship Troopers, and the Harold and Kumar series.
His big breakthrough as an adult actor came when he was casted as the hilariously self-centered womanizer Barney Stinson on CBS' How I Met Your Mother. The show has been one of the most successful sitcoms on the air since 2005, and Harris' work on the show has garnered him multiple Emmy nominations as well as a significant cult following for both himself and Barney.
A surprisingly central figure in Neil Patrick Harris' career has been our man, director Joss Whedon. Whedon is of course best known for creating Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Neil Patrick Harris and Whedon have worked together on multiple projects over the years, most notably on the Fox Network's hit television series Glee. On the Glee episode titled “Dream On”, Whedon used Neil Patrick Harris to portray the character of Bryan Ryan, an old rival to glee club organizer and director Will Schuester. Whedon has even been quoted as joking "I am so tired of that guy. Why do they always make me direct Neil?"
Joss Whedon and Neil Patrick Harris had previously worked together (prior to the Glee episode) on Whedon's Internet-based project, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Joss Whedon tapped other parts of the talent pool he obtained during his Buffy days as well and cast actor Nathan Fillion with Neil Patrick Harris in the show, which was produced during the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America Strike.
Neil Patrick Harris is a cultural phenomenon not only because he is constantly in the public eye as a celebrity, but also because he has prominently come out as an openly gay actor. It turns out his real life persona is distinctively different from the role of Barney Stinson, the womanizer; in reality, NPH is a happy family man with longtime partner David Burtka, with whom he has two children through a surrogate.
Neil Patrick Harris doesn't take his celebrity or himself too seriously, as he proved recently with his appearance in A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. In the film, his coming out as an opening gay man is jokingly portrayed as nothing more than a front for his Barney Stinson-ish womanizing, a ploy that allows him to get close to women without his romantic intentions being suspected. His partner, David Burtka, even gets in on the fun during the film, portraying Neil Patrick Harris' top secret drug dealer.
Happy 40th Birthday Neil!
Author Bio: Alex Smith is an experienced watcher of television and an entertainment writer. Like any red blooded American teenager in the late 90’s, he enjoyed countless hours of Buffy’s vampire slaying, and it was during this time that he became introduced to the generally awesome Neil Patrick Harris, who would later steal hours of his life thanks to How I Met Your Mother. He would like to thank the kind people at Buffyfest for allowing him to further explore this weird admiration in public. [Graphics courtesy of Cantmiss.tv).
Thursday, June 6, 2013
And You Thought You Were A Fan...
note: Whitney also has tats of the Buffy Season 8 Twilight symbol and Mutant Enemy monster. Like we've said before: Obsessed!
Thanks for sharing, Whitney!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Dr. Horrible Got Everything He Ever Wanted.
I'm absolutely in love with this Dr. Horrible inspired art found on Etsy entitled "Dr. Horrible Got Everything He Ever Wanted". Yes he did, WednesdayWolf....yes he did.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Joss Whedon’s 2013 Wesleyan Commencement is Wonderful.
"You are all going to die", Joss Whedon says toward the beginning of his Commencement Address to the 181st Wesleyan University Graduates, where he also received an Honorary Doctorate this past Sunday. He continued, "You have all, in fact, already begun to die." I mean, how else would a Joss Whedon Commencement Address start? Luckily his speech got much deeper and more twisty and awesome, of course...eventually leading to the kick-ass: "To accept duality is to earn identity" and "the best thing is losing a debate. Because it means you’ve learned something and you’ve changed your position." Come on, now.
Definitely check out the video below of Joss in his cap and gown regalia and read the full transcript after the jump. [courtesy Tor.com]
“Two roads diverged in a wood and…” No! I’m not that lazy.
I sat through many graduations. When I was sitting where you guys [Wesleyan class of 2013] are sitting the speaker was Bill Cosby. He was very funny and he was very brief and I thank him for that. He gave us a message that I really took with me, and that a lot of us never forgot, about changing the world. He said, “You’re not gonna change the world, so don’t try.”
That was it! He didn’t buy that back at all. And then he complained about buying his daughter a car and then we left. And I remember thinking…you know I think I can do better. I think I can be a little more inspiring than that.
So, what I’d like to say to all of you is that you are all going to die.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Obscurus Lupa Presents: Beer Bad
You know, there is nothing I love more than when things I like collide. I've been waiting a long time for an excuse to promote anything at That Guy With The Glasses and, today, at long last, my excuse has finally come. Enter Allison Pregler aka Obscurus Lupa, one of the newest editions to the TGWTG team and her latest segment, Manic Episodes, where, you guessed it, she makes fun of the stranger episodes of the most popular genre shows. And what could make for better fodder than "Beer Bad", an episode that everyone thinks is absolutely ridiculous? Well, everyone, except for those Buffy/Parker and Oz/Veruca 'shippers out there (I know you weirdos must exist somewhere. This is the internet!)
Without any further prattling from me, here is Allison in her element, talking about all things foamy.
This was pretty hilarious and I'm really looking forward to seeing what episodes of Buffy/Angel/Firefly/Dollhouse(Oh, God, please make fun of Dollhouse) Allison might take on next. What episodes would you like to see her take to task?
Also, I really want Linkara to take on Buffy Season 8. Get to it, Lewis!
Without any further prattling from me, here is Allison in her element, talking about all things foamy.
This was pretty hilarious and I'm really looking forward to seeing what episodes of Buffy/Angel/Firefly/Dollhouse(Oh, God, please make fun of Dollhouse) Allison might take on next. What episodes would you like to see her take to task?
Also, I really want Linkara to take on Buffy Season 8. Get to it, Lewis!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Feeling Down? Just Sing 'What Would Buffy Do?"
This brand new, original anthem is for any fan who needs a little self-esteem boost. A little pep in your step. Sing it loud: "You got what it taaakes....to beat the uber-suck!"
The vid's got some great special effects, vamp makeup and even a fake Willow and Xander. Go on, click play. You know you want to!
Monday, April 22, 2013
If You Threw The Whole Buffyverse on One Shirt...
...this is what you'd get! A fantastic t-shirt of 25 Buffy quotes, by Tom Trager. Buy it on Red Bubble.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Recap of Last Night's Twitter Chat with the Buffyverse S9 Writers!
Last night we had the immense pleasure of co-hosting a twitter chat with Dark Horse/all the major players of the Buffyverse writing team and it was bananas! We got some hints, we got some scary, nail-biting tidbits and we got photo evidence that there was a top-secret Season 10 Summit in LA some time last month - verified by Angel & Faith writer Christos Gage!
If you missed it, see below for a full recap. Thanks to Dark Horse and all the Buffy Season 9 writers!
You can also read on Storify here: sfy.co/bHUo
buffyfest @buffyfest OK, Good evening everyone! Welcome to tonight's Live Twitter Chat with basically every current writer of the Whedonverse! #BuffyS9Chat
Christos Gage @Christosgage So about a month ago this happened #BuffyS9Chat pic.twitter.com/Ykw6GYdFom
Jane Espenson @JaneEspenson Time for the Twit-chat with @AndrewChambliss, @Christosgage, @DrewZachary @VictorGischler, @jeffparker and me! #BuffyS9Chat
Jane Espenson @JaneEspenson And that is @NicholasBrendon, who joined us! [in the pic] #BuffyS9Chat
Jane Espenson @JaneEspenson Even with his huge success in features, Joss was so eager to dive into talk about the books. Inspiring.
buffyfest @buffyfest I guess we'll start: Question for @AndrewChambliss What can you tell us about Xander's rage, which seems to be worsening? #BuffyS9Chat
Andrew Chambliss @AndrewChambliss in #20 we saw how Xander's rage has been building up over a LONG time watching lots of people he cares about get hurt #BuffS9Chat
Drew Z. Greenberg @DrewZacharyThrow some love at @AndrewChambliss - making S9 work so beautifully while still holding down his day job! #buffyS9chat
If you missed it, see below for a full recap. Thanks to Dark Horse and all the Buffy Season 9 writers!
You can also read on Storify here: sfy.co/bHUo
buffyfest 
Hello! And Welcome to the #BuffyS9Chat with @andrewchambliss @christosgage @janeEspenson, @drewZachary @victorgischler @jeffparker
We're here Co-Hosting with the wonderful @Buffyfest! #BuffyS9Chat
Christos Gage 
Jane Espenson Jane Espenson
Jane Espenson
Victor Gischler @VictorGischler I'm the one that looks like I live on beer and chicken wings. *burp* #BuffyS9Chat
buffyfest Andrew Chambliss
Andrew Chambliss @AndrewChambliss it's finally bubbling to the surface as rage, but he may redirect that in more active ways for the rest of the arc #BuffS9chat
Drew Z. Greenberg Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tonight's the Night! Join Buffyfest & Dark Horse for a Live Twitter Chat with the Buffyverse Writers!
Reminder! The Buffyverse comics are all gearing up for a major finale. Tonight we're co-hosting a GIGANTIC live chat event with Dark Horse Comics and all the MAJOR writers on the current Whedonverse comics roster! Get your questions answered from the creators themselves!
Use hashtag #BuffyS9Chat to join the fun! And make sure to follow:
Follow: @andrewchambliss, @christosgage, @janeEspenson, @drewZachary, @victorgischler, @jeffparker @DarkHorseComics and of course @Buffyfest .
In addition to that awesomeness, there will be some crazy prizes too! Spread the word and don't miss it! Tonight at 5pm PT/8pm EST.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Joss Whedon on 'The Avengers 2': "We're All Our Own Worst Enemy"
Prior to winning, Joss Whedon spoke to The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards last night. He let on that he's is already hard at work on the sequel to The Avengers and said he's nearly done with the first draft.
"It's been enormous fun, followed by deep, deep panic," Joss told THR. "I'm in the deep panic stage now. Actually, I've gone past panic into a vague nether-stage."
See the full video below:
"It's been enormous fun, followed by deep, deep panic," Joss told THR. "I'm in the deep panic stage now. Actually, I've gone past panic into a vague nether-stage."
See the full video below:
Joss Whedon & Avengers Hotties win at the MTV Movie Awards, Get Cut Off. Wah Wah!
But even though I didn't notice at the time, Perez Hilton reports "MTV pulled an OSCAR and cut Joss Whedon’s mic during his acceptance speech. NOT COOL." Oh snap!
Oh well, at least our boy got the win, right? See the full clips below:
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
We're Co-Hosting a Live Twitter Chat With a Ton of Buffy S.9 Writers and Major Prizes!
Is the suspense from the final arcs of Buffy Season 9 making you nuts? Are the questions burning you from the inside? Well get ready to cool down because we'll have the writers ready to answer all those inquries next Thursday!
In addition to getting soothing explanations, we'll be giving out some MAJOR PRIZES! Dark Horse will be sending 3 lucky winners signed Angel & Faith comics and one Grand Prize winner will win all four (4) volumes aka the ENTIRE RUN of the Season 8 Library Edition Hardcovers. Holy SMACK!
From Dark Horse's site:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 is gearing up for the final arcs of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel & Faith comics and we're stoked to see how this season's climax brings the scoobies back together. We've joined forces with Buffyfest to cohost a chat with all of the writers of the Season 9 comics!
Join @buffyfest and @DarkHorseComics next Thursday, April 18th at 5pm Pacific Time for a Live Twitter Chat with Andrew Chambliss, Christos Gage, Jane Espenson, Drew Greenberg, Victor Gischler, Jeff Parker.
Follow: @andrewchambliss, @christosgage, @janeEspenson, @drewZachary, @victorgischler, @jeffparker
We'll be taking over the Dark Horse Twitter feed for one hour next Thursday April 18th to chat with Season 9 Writers about the season and the various comics that have brought us to this final arc and what it's like writing for one of the most beloved pop-culture series!
We will host the chat using the #BuffyS9Chat hashtag.
Join us to ask your questions about the series, the writing process, and what we can expect from our favorite heroes in the future in this #BuffyS9Chat!
Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes! One (1) Grand Prize winner will win all four (4) volumes of the Season 8 Library Edition Hardcovers. Two Other Winners we'll receive a signed copy of Angel & Faith TPB Vol. 1, signed by Christos Gage!
We'll pick three (3) random winners that qualify and work with you to ship your prizes to you! Participants must use the Hashtag #BuffyS9Chat in at least 3 separate tweets with appropriate questions or comments. Winners will be chosen randomly at Dark Horse Comics discretion.
Make sure you're prepared for this incredible #BuffyS9Chat!
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