Ripper: Anthony Stewart Head

[Ripple in Space]

I wonder why they havent done buffyverse TV since

Originally they wanted to do Angel Movies on TV, but Boreanaz refused to do anything but theatrical incarnations of his character.

Then they wanted 3 supporting character-based TV Movies, I believe Spike, Willow, and Faith, each with their own movie, but Alyson has a wildly successful and busy career, though she expressed interest in doing it, her schedule is pretty packed. James was worried that since he's nearly old enough to have fathered a son the age of how Spike should appear it may not be believable at this point (though he was also interested). And the WB went out of business, so....

[Krisz]

I'm so glad to hear that 'Ripper' is being done finally. I was always intrigued about the hints given on occasion about Giles's past in 'Buffy'. He was not what he seemed and I liked that mysterious unknown part of his character. I'm really looking forward to seeing this when it finally materialises on screen.

[cheese]

Given the bbc's liking for sci-fi/fantasy right now they'll hopefully strike a deal pretty soon

[BeckettRulez]

Now that would be interesting. I always liked Giles

[Ripple in Space]

Now that would be interesting. I always liked Giles

What US Network is going to re-air it?

[cheese]

If I had to guess BBC America, but since there is no actual deals in place yet who knows where it will end up.

[Ripple in Space]

I'm not too thrilled about Joss' outline:

"The people who live there, it's all very isolated. [Giles] himself has been gone for many years. He was surrounded by a de facto family that he no longer has. And [he is] sort of picking up his life all alone, and then getting involved in the underbelly of other people's lives, and finding out all about them. Loneliness is what I think of. It may not be the theme so much as the emotional intent of the series, but that's what really attracts it to me the most"

This sounds like the original plan for Angel, which I loved btw. Back in what I see as the show's prime, Angel, Doyle and Cordelia went out into the underbelly of LA, getting involved in people's lives, solving mysteries, beating the bad guys, and helping the helpless. Joss couldn't keep that up for more than 2 dozen episodes, with two great gritty, dark characters, and a gorgeous "connection to the world. (...) [with a] very humanizing influence." How does he expect to do it on a BBC budget (meaning less $$$ for a talented supporting cast, and special FX)?

Won't it also be difficult running this low-budget production series alongside the two cannon comic book series (with relatively limitless production value restrictions, since they're drawn, and not actually filmed) involving key characters, arcs, and a close time frame?

If Giles is so lonely why not work more closely with the scoobies? And being a leader in an army of hundreds of super-soldiers, how can he ever be in any physical danger? And as far as magic goes, he has access to an entire coven of mystics, along with the world's most powerful witch. So what won't be an "easy fix"?

GILES: Damn, that woman is being targeted by a cult of vampires, what to do, what to do....
That's right... (takes out his cell phone)...
GILES to XANDER: Yes, hello, please send 2 squadrons of Slayers to my location ASAP.
A dozen+ Slayers drop out of a helicopter moments later turning the cult into dust.

GILES: Mine and Ethan's old mentor is trying to destroy the world with dark magics, what to do, what to do...
That's right, (takes out his cell phone)...
GILES to XANDER: Xander, there is a very powerful sorcerer raising some dark magic near my current location, I'll need some assistance.
Moments later a portal opens in front of Giles and out comes Willow with a few novice Wicas, and some of those Elemental buddies of her's. A few impressive flashes (well with BBC production values, maybe not so impressive) later, and the baddy is a deady.

[Flyboy]

BBC production values are actually damn good thank ye very much.

[Ripple in Space]

BBC production values are actually damn good thank ye very much.

That's your response to that entire post, lol. I'm not taking shots at BBC, it's just that Joss used to complain that with his WB/UPN budget his hands were tied from doing things that he wanted to do. Correct me if I'm wrong, but BBC SciFi/Fantasy shows have a much smaller budget than CW shows.

[Flyboy]

That's your response to that entire post, lol. I'm not taking shots at BBC, it's just that Joss used to complain that with his WB/UPN budget his hands were tied from doing things that he wanted to do. Correct me if I'm wrong, but BBC SciFi/Fantasy shows have a much smaller budget than CW shows.

Sorry was on the way out and was busy.

I agree with your points basically, and I hope they find a way to work round it.

With regards production values, I really dont know the specifics, but Doctor Who has a HUGE budget, and special effects that make SG1 look like a puppet show (sometimes).

[Ripple in Space]

With regards production values, I really dont know the specifics, but Doctor Who has a HUGE budget, and special effects that make SG1 look like a puppet show (sometimes).

Doctor Who Budget Cuts from BBC Wales