There are plenty of things in the entertainment firmament I don’t understand. Pauly Shore. Digimon. According to Jim. But for the life of me, I can’t figure how anyone could have NOT handed Joss Whedon et al a coffin full of money and made this TV show a reality?
Just… look at it. The animation is smooth — clearly of the Bruce Timm/Batman: The Animated Series mold (and that’s always a good thing) — the voicework is spot on (I believe that’s Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, and Anthony Stewart Head reprising their roles; and whoever they got to fill in for SMG is a dead ringer), and it vibes exactly like Buffy‘s supposed to. It’s sharp, funny, and full of action — and, mysteriously, it renders Sunnydale just like the live-action TV show… as if it’s a movie studio backlot.
But still. I can’t think of a cartoon I’d rather sit down to watch with my daughter. Or my son. Or all by myself. Why, cruel Hollywood gods, why!?
I want more! I’m so afraid to ask if this was suppose to be on Fox, rather than Kids WB. This would be so perfect for Adult swim!
I watched this clip yesterday and it made me extremely sad. Why was this not picked up??? I had reservations about an animates series but this far exceeded my expectations. I miss Buffy!
Oh sadness! I wish this was a go!!! It would be awesome!
I can’t believe I didn’t know about this until this post. I agree with the idea that it would fit well on Adult Swim…aw, now I’m just gonna be sad about it.
Want more. I miss Buffy. And can we just point out the utter greatness of Giles in that?
This was fantastic! *sigh* It makes me miss Buffy as well.
This was awesome. And made me sad. I miss my Tuesday nights of Buffy.
This makes me sad too. I would have loved to watch this every week.
The voice artist for Buffy is Giselle Loren, who did the same awesome job for the Buffy video games.
As much as I liked the original series (own all seven seasons), this clip just makes me think “been there, done that”. If they picked up where the series ended, then it might be of interest. But to look at the high school years again, all I can ask is why?
This looked FANTASTIC! The tone, the voice work- How did this show not happen? It’s perfect.
(Though I disagree about BTAS comparisons. That animation is much more stylized than this.)
ok.. what petition do i have to sign to get this series created? though, i kinda agree about “oh no, not the High School days again” comment, but.. it would certainly be cool to have the whole gang back.. cordy too! *sigh* it’s depressing that this didn’t get picked up.. I hate most cartoons these days, but that caught my attention and it was only 3 mintues long!
who do i have to write, cojole or sleep with, to make this thing happen?!
Bring it ON, Bring it ON!!
Three minutes…totally hooked. I want MORE. If. Can’t. Have. More….then for the love of all that is not all evil and dragon-breathy….someone please tell me how does Buffy deal with “Puff”?
Thank goodness for the Season 8 comics.