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Christopher · 01-15-2003, 09:20 PM

From The Cincinnati Enquirer:

Monday, January 13, 2003
'Angel,' 'Buffy,' 'Dawson' may end

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By John Kiesewetter
The Cincinnati Enquirer

LOS ANGELES - TV viewers soon could be up a creek without a Dawson, Buffy or Angel.

Contracts expire this spring for UPN's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and WB's Dawson's Creek and Angel. Network executives told the Television Critics Association meeting here that they aren't optimistic the popular dramas will be back this fall.

Dawson's fate rests in the hands of its cast, which must decide by March if the creek has run dry on WB's signature coming-of-age drama completing its sixth season, says Jordan Levin, WB Entertainment president.

"I think they've thrown themselves into this season with the view that it's the final season," Mr. Levin says about stars James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams.

"They now have tremendous opportunities in their lives to do whatever they want, be it film work, theatre, continue television, or going to school, which some of them want to do," he says.

UPN has been talking to Buffy creator Joss Whedon "about a wide range of possibilities" because Sarah Michelle Gellar's contract expires this spring after eight seasons.

UPN, which acquired Buffy from WB two years ago, has been preparing four options, says Les Moonves, president and CEOof CBS, which owns UPN.

Contingencies include Ms. Gellar returning full-time or part-time to the show; doing a spin-off; or canceling it. "All of them right now are possible," he says.

Angel has moved from Monday to 9 p.m. Wednesday this month to bolster ratings before contract renewal talks start for the Buffy spin-off starring David Boreanaz.

Regardless of Angel's fate, Mr. Levin says he's given Mr. Whedon permission to reunite Buffy and Angel on UPN for Ms. Gellar's finale, if she's quitting the role.

"I told Joss that if it was creatively justified, and in the best interest of the show's storytelling, and something he feels is necessary, I certainly wouldn't stand in the way," Mr. Levin says.

I hope Dawsons Creek ends but as for Angel, I'm sure UPN will pick it up for years and years.

Here is the link Buffy, Angel News

Christopher · 01-15-2003, 09:27 PM

This article is from Entertainment Weekly:

Undead?

UPN says ''Buffy'' and Gellar may still return. Network president Leslie Moonves says the show may have one more season of life left, perhaps with only occasional appearances by Sarah Michelle Gellar by Gary Susman

Will Gellar's absence kill the show?

Could ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' pull a ''Friends'' and rise from premature burial? It's a possibility, said CBS and UPN chief Leslie Moonves, addressing the Television Critics Association's winter gathering in Hollywood on Sunday. ''I wouldn't bet that it comes back, but it's possible,'' he told the Hollywood Reporter.

''Buffy'' remains one of UPN's signature shows, but its ratings have slipped, and star Sarah Michelle Gellar has indicated that she's ready to leave at the end of the season to pursue her film career. But Moonves said that ''she hasn't said no'' to coming back for another season. However, she may take a page from ''The X-Files''' David Duchovny and appear on the show only occasionally.

''One possibility is she comes back, one possibility is she comes back a couple of times, one possibility is we do a spinoff,'' Moonves told the New York Daily News. ''Another possibility is that we have a brand new show on Tuesday at 8 o'clock.''

*Melissa* · 01-15-2003, 09:37 PM

Well, at least Angel can be on the Buffy finale now...

Max Whittaker · 01-15-2003, 10:22 PM

What is Angel about?

Christopher · 01-16-2003, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Max Whittaker
What is Angel about?

Angel is that spin off of Buffy. It airs on The WB. How long have you been a Buffy fan? just wondering

Brandon · 01-16-2003, 05:30 PM

hopefully it IS cancelled this season, so it doesn't get worse and end up like Charmed's 5th season...

Max Whittaker · 01-16-2003, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silver Daze

Angel is that spin off of Buffy. It airs on The WB. How long have you been a Buffy fan? just wondering

I've been a fan for a few weeks. I think it really started on January 1st.

How did Angel get his own show?

01-15-2003, 09:20 PM	#1
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	Angel Might End Along With Buffy This Year From The Cincinnati Enquirer: Monday, January 13, 2003 'Angel,' 'Buffy,' 'Dawson' may end -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By John Kiesewetter The Cincinnati Enquirer LOS ANGELES - TV viewers soon could be up a creek without a Dawson, Buffy or Angel. Contracts expire this spring for UPN's Buffy the Vampire Slayer and WB's Dawson's Creek and Angel. Network executives told the Television Critics Association meeting here that they aren't optimistic the popular dramas will be back this fall. Dawson's fate rests in the hands of its cast, which must decide by March if the creek has run dry on WB's signature coming-of-age drama completing its sixth season, says Jordan Levin, WB Entertainment president. "I think they've thrown themselves into this season with the view that it's the final season," Mr. Levin says about stars James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams. "They now have tremendous opportunities in their lives to do whatever they want, be it film work, theatre, continue television, or going to school, which some of them want to do," he says. UPN has been talking to Buffy creator Joss Whedon "about a wide range of possibilities" because Sarah Michelle Gellar's contract expires this spring after eight seasons. UPN, which acquired Buffy from WB two years ago, has been preparing four options, says Les Moonves, president and CEOof CBS, which owns UPN. Contingencies include Ms. Gellar returning full-time or part-time to the show; doing a spin-off; or canceling it. "All of them right now are possible," he says. Angel has moved from Monday to 9 p.m. Wednesday this month to bolster ratings before contract renewal talks start for the Buffy spin-off starring David Boreanaz. Regardless of Angel's fate, Mr. Levin says he's given Mr. Whedon permission to reunite Buffy and Angel on UPN for Ms. Gellar's finale, if she's quitting the role. "I told Joss that if it was creatively justified, and in the best interest of the show's storytelling, and something he feels is necessary, I certainly wouldn't stand in the way," Mr. Levin says. I hope Dawsons Creek ends but as for Angel, I'm sure UPN will pick it up for years and years. Here is the link Buffy, Angel News

01-15-2003, 10:22 PM	#4
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01-16-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
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01-15-2003, 09:27 PM	#2
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	This article is from Entertainment Weekly: Undead? UPN says ''Buffy'' and Gellar may still return. Network president Leslie Moonves says the show may have one more season of life left, perhaps with only occasional appearances by Sarah Michelle Gellar by Gary Susman Will Gellar's absence kill the show? Could ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' pull a ''Friends'' and rise from premature burial? It's a possibility, said CBS and UPN chief Leslie Moonves, addressing the Television Critics Association's winter gathering in Hollywood on Sunday. ''I wouldn't bet that it comes back, but it's possible,'' he told the Hollywood Reporter. ''Buffy'' remains one of UPN's signature shows, but its ratings have slipped, and star Sarah Michelle Gellar has indicated that she's ready to leave at the end of the season to pursue her film career. But Moonves said that ''she hasn't said no'' to coming back for another season. However, she may take a page from ''The X-Files''' David Duchovny and appear on the show only occasionally. ''One possibility is she comes back, one possibility is she comes back a couple of times, one possibility is we do a spinoff,'' Moonves told the New York Daily News. ''Another possibility is that we have a brand new show on Tuesday at 8 o'clock.''

01-15-2003, 09:37 PM	#3
Melissa Slayer Faith Senior Member Join Date: Oct 24, 2000 Location: I'll let you know when I find out... Posts: 1,820	Well, at least Angel can be on the Buffy finale now...