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Christopher · 02-01-2003, 03:24 PM

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Season 8 News
Buffy Season 8 Update

Won’t fans be thrilled when the wait is over and the speculation finally ceases? The latest development in the "will it or won’t it return" drama unfolds with not-so-positive news.

According to a source "close to Fox Television" (Fox produces the show for UPN), "There is a whole different attitude at UPN right now, and it's not the same attitude that first brought Buffy to the network in the first place."

That same source claims that Les Moonves, president of UPN parent CBS, is only interested in ratings, ratings, ratings and bringing Buffy back for an eighth season looks unlikely.

"It is believed around here that if Moonves had been running UPN two years ago, Buffy never would've been there in the first place," the source continued.

Of course, no official word has been spoken on the subject, so the waiting game continues.

Spoilers

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

More on new slayer arrival Chao-Ahn: Giles struggles to communicate with a new Potential who speaks only Vietnamese.

Casting: Will the real Nikki please stand up? According to actress K.D. Aubert’s (The Scorpion King) website she is playing Nikki. But April Weedon-Washington previously played Nikki and is currently listed on imdb.com as reprising her role. Guess we’ll find out soon.

To recap:

Episode 7-13 airs 02/04: "The Killer in Me". Willow transforms into Warren when Kennedy kisses her, Spike’s chip is "killing" him so Buffy contacts the Initiative and while Giles takes the SITs on a retreat, the gang thinks he’s the First. Amy and Warren (though it’s just Willow manifesting him) appear in this episode, as does the previously absent potential Chloe.

Episode 7-14 airs 02/11: "First Date". Buffy goes on a date with Principal Wood, Xander goes on a date with a demon played by guest star Ashanti, Giles explains how he escaped the Bringers, it’s revealed that Spike’s chip is removed. The truth about Wood and his mother comes out. Another potential is introduced, Chao-Ahn (played by Kristy Wu), and Wood finds out Spike killed his mom.

Episode 7-15 airs 02/18" "Get it Done". When Buffy time travels, she learns that the original slayer power came from a merging a human with a mist demon or something of the sort. Buffy wants no part of the demon merging biz and decides that her current power coupled with her friends is enough. It also appears that another potential dies (maybe Chloe) but not at the hands of evil, but rather at the hands of her own evil. Does that make sense? From all accounts, it sounds like suicide to me. This death prompts another Buffy lecture that everyone must step up and fight the fight to the best of their ability. Anya and Spike fight off a demon sent by D’Hoffryn to kill Anya.

Rumor has it that episode 7-16’s titled "Double Status".

Anyone know if Scoop Me is a reliable source? I've never been there before is why I'm asking.

*Melissa* · 02-02-2003, 10:50 AM

I hate to say this, but I almost hope there won't be an 8th season. If there was, half the cast probably woyldn't be there anyways. It may be better to give the show the proper ending now instead of having it get canceled mid-season.

Christopher · 02-02-2003, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by Slayer Faith
I hate to say this, but I almost hope there won't be an 8th season. If there was, half the cast probably woyldn't be there anyways. It may be better to give the show the proper ending now instead of having it get canceled mid-season.

Well Spike, Xander, and maybe Willow are on for a spin off of Buffy. Thats what Dr. Frasier Crane posted.

02-01-2003, 03:24 PM	#1
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	Buffy News!!! Season 8 Update From Scoop Me Season 8 News Buffy Season 8 Update Won’t fans be thrilled when the wait is over and the speculation finally ceases? The latest development in the "will it or won’t it return" drama unfolds with not-so-positive news. According to a source "close to Fox Television" (Fox produces the show for UPN), "There is a whole different attitude at UPN right now, and it's not the same attitude that first brought Buffy to the network in the first place." That same source claims that Les Moonves, president of UPN parent CBS, is only interested in ratings, ratings, ratings and bringing Buffy back for an eighth season looks unlikely. "It is believed around here that if Moonves had been running UPN two years ago, Buffy never would've been there in the first place," the source continued. Of course, no official word has been spoken on the subject, so the waiting game continues. Spoilers Buffy the Vampire Slayer More on new slayer arrival Chao-Ahn: Giles struggles to communicate with a new Potential who speaks only Vietnamese. Casting: Will the real Nikki please stand up? According to actress K.D. Aubert’s (The Scorpion King) website she is playing Nikki. But April Weedon-Washington previously played Nikki and is currently listed on imdb.com as reprising her role. Guess we’ll find out soon. To recap: Episode 7-13 airs 02/04: "The Killer in Me". Willow transforms into Warren when Kennedy kisses her, Spike’s chip is "killing" him so Buffy contacts the Initiative and while Giles takes the SITs on a retreat, the gang thinks he’s the First. Amy and Warren (though it’s just Willow manifesting him) appear in this episode, as does the previously absent potential Chloe. Episode 7-14 airs 02/11: "First Date". Buffy goes on a date with Principal Wood, Xander goes on a date with a demon played by guest star Ashanti, Giles explains how he escaped the Bringers, it’s revealed that Spike’s chip is removed. The truth about Wood and his mother comes out. Another potential is introduced, Chao-Ahn (played by Kristy Wu), and Wood finds out Spike killed his mom. Episode 7-15 airs 02/18" "Get it Done". When Buffy time travels, she learns that the original slayer power came from a merging a human with a mist demon or something of the sort. Buffy wants no part of the demon merging biz and decides that her current power coupled with her friends is enough. It also appears that another potential dies (maybe Chloe) but not at the hands of evil, but rather at the hands of her own evil. Does that make sense? From all accounts, it sounds like suicide to me. This death prompts another Buffy lecture that everyone must step up and fight the fight to the best of their ability. Anya and Spike fight off a demon sent by D’Hoffryn to kill Anya. Rumor has it that episode 7-16’s titled "Double Status". Anyone know if Scoop Me is a reliable source? I've never been there before is why I'm asking.

02-02-2003, 10:50 AM	#2
Melissa Slayer Faith Senior Member Join Date: Oct 24, 2000 Location: I'll let you know when I find out... Posts: 1,820	I hate to say this, but I almost hope there won't be an 8th season. If there was, half the cast probably woyldn't be there anyways. It may be better to give the show the proper ending now instead of having it get canceled mid-season.