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Original Buffy the Vampire Slayerstar Sarah Michelle Gellar gives fans a sneak peek at her workout routine alongside the next Slayer.

Gellar and incoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Ryan Kiera Armstrong can be seen hitting the gym with their trainer together in a video the former posted to Instagram on August 1. The behind-the-scenes video is accompanied by the simple caption, "We don't sweat... we sparkle," as well as the song "Scandal" by The Warrior (featuring Patty Smyth).

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Gellar portrayed Buffy Summers, aka the Slayer or the Chosen One, throughout the entirety of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's seven-season, 144-episode run. The series, created by Joss Whedon as a reimagining of his 1992 film of the same name, quickly found its footing with audiences upon its release in 1997. Alongside Gellar, Buffy the Vampire Slayer featured an ensemble cast including Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg,...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was released on March 10, 1997, on the WB channel, bringing about a new wave of content and a new kind of heroine. Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy was tough, smart, funny, and flawed. Her portrayal of the teenage vampire slayer instantly became iconic.

The show was created by Joss Whedon and spanned seven seasons, bringing together rich character development, teen angst, and supernatural action. Over two decades after the show aired its finale in 2003, Buffy is still a cultural reference point. Now there’s soon going to be a Buffy spinoff, but what is the original Buffy cast up to now? Let’s cast a glance at some of the main cast members of the show and see what they are up to now.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar is getting ready to slay, and so is the new slayer — Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” actress, who is set to star in the series reboot, posted a video to her social media of the two training at a gym in preparation to take on the vampire-slaying roles. Gellar wrote, “Warrior 1 and 2 We don’t sweat … we sparkle.”

In the video, Gellar can be seen doing squats on a half exercise ball, doing Trx pulls and much more. And Armstrong is right by her side.

As previously announced, Armstrong was cast in a lead role in the pilot opposite returning star Gellar.

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Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write, showrun, and executive produce. Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and executive produce under her Book of Shadows production banner. Gellar...

Into every generation a Slayer is born, and now the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has given her a name.

Per Deadline, Ryan Kiera Armstrong's new Slayer will be called Nova, describing her as "an introverted high-school student" who becomes the latest Chosen One to battle supernatural forces of evil. Additionally, the article confirmed actor Kingston Vernes will join the show as Nova's potential love interest Carson, a fellow student at New Sunnydale Academy who "starts noticing her after a life-changing event."

Prior to Buffy, Armstrong made appearances in shows like Anne with an E and American Horror Story: Red Tide, most recently playing At Atin resident Fern in the Star Wars pirate adventure Skeleton Crew. The actress' involvement was confirmed in May, with Sarah Michelle Gellar -- who'll reprise her role as fellow Slayer Buffy Summers -- revealing Armstrong got the part via an Instagram recording of their conversation.

The reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer seems to have rounded out its regular cast members, but the news is not exactly what fans really want to know about the new series reviving the 90s series.

Previously, it was announced that Gellar would be returning to her role as Buffy Summers and will be playing a mentor to the next generation of slayer, who will be played by Star Wars actress Ryan Kiera Armstong. The latest round of casting has added Severance star Sarah Bock as Gracie, Law & Order: SUV’s Ava Jean as Larkin, and Raven’s Home actor Faly Rakotohavana as Hugo, seemingly making up the new “Scooby Gang.”

The regular cast is rounded out by Jack Cutmore-Scott, who recently played Kelsey Grammer’s son in Frasier, as Mr. Burke – a possible replacement for Anthony Stewart Head’s Giles – and Daniel di Tomasso as a character called Abe. While...

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Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural mystery thriller dark comedy-drama series co-created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on the characters of the same name by Charles Addams, the Netflix series follows Wednesday Addams as she joins the school for outcasts and monsters and soon finds herself embroiled in a supernatural murder mystery. Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, and Christina Ricci. So, if you loved the entertaining supernatural drama, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Wednesday, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Hulu’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot pilot is filling out its cast alongside previously announced stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

The new series regulars include Faly Rakotohavana as Hugo, Ava Jean as Larkin, Sarah Bock as Gracie, Daniel Di Tomasso as Abe and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Mr. Burke.

Rakotohavana previously starred in Unprisoned and Secret Society of Second Born Royals, while Jean has appeared in A Week Away and Law & Order: Svu. Bock is best known for starring in season two of Severance and Di Tomasso has appeared in Witches of East End and Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Cutmore-Scott is known for his roles in Oppenheimer and Frasier.

Rakotohavana is repped by Media Artists Group, The Esi Network and Katz Public Relations and Jean is repped by Thruline Entertainment, Evolve Artists Agency and Yorn Levine Barnes. Bock is repped by Kutalent Agency, Amplified and Hansen Jacobson while...

The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” revival pilot at Hulu is rounding out its main cast.

Variety has learned that the pilot has added five series regulars to its cast alongside previously announced cast members Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

The new additions are: Faly Rakotohavana as Hugo, Ava Jean as Larkin, Sarah Bock (“Severance”) as Gracie, Daniel di Tomasso as Abe, and Jack Cutmore-Scott as Mr. Burke.

The pilot was first reported to be in the works back in February. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources previously said the pilot will focus on a new slayer (Armstrong) with Gellar returning as Buffy.

Rakotohavana is repped by Media Artists Group, The Esi Network, and Katz Public Relations. Jean is repped by Thruline Entertainment, Evolve Artists Agency, and Yorn Levine Barnes. Bock is repped by Kutalent Agency, Amplified, and Hansen Jacobson. Di Tomasso is repped by Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is the gift that keeps on giving. 22 years after putting down her wooden stake at the end of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 7's finale, which aired on May 20, 2003, she is almost back to Sunnydale.

Earlier this year, Gellar revealed she is making her return to Buffy, despite years of refusing to do so. She found the best way to bring the story back with her new partners — Nora and Lilla Zuckerman as the writers and showrunners, and Chloé Zhao as director. In a new photo on Instagram, Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series is in pre-production.

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The post, captioned "Baby steps," shows a table sign with her name, Sarah Michelle Gellar Prinze, as Buffy Summers, confirming her return to her iconic character. The second slide teases a look at the script for the pilot.

Despite Cordelia Chase’s unfortunate demise in the Buffy spinoff Angel, Charisma Carpenter is game to revive the character in the upcoming Buffy reboot.

In June, Sarah Michelle Gellar said her “dream is to bring back everyone who has died” in the original series. Speaking with IGN, Carpenter threw Cordy’s hat into the ring, saying that her return to the series would be “poetic” after the character’s “unjust” end in Angel’s final season.

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Fans of Buffy The Vampire Slayer might see some of their favorites returning to the upcoming reboot. Sarah Michelle Gellar has teased to Vanity Fair Italia, that she hopes some of her former co-stars will appear in the supernatural series.

Gellar told the outlet that she and the show’s makers are working to balance new and old characters in the reboot. “My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.”

The show was famous for not being afraid to kill off characters, even when it wasn’t the most popular decision with fans. Decades later and fans haven’t forgiven creator Joss Whedon for Tara’s demise.

Alyson Hannigan’s Willow seems a likely character to bring back. Xander, who is played by Nicholas Brendon, is less surefire due to the actor’s own personal issues.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is offering fresh insight into the long-developing Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. In a new interview with Vanity Fair Italia, the actress shared new details about the upcoming Hulu series and what finally convinced her to reprise the iconic role more than two decades after the original show ended.

“For so many years, I said no to a possible return of the series,” said Gellar, who received a Golden Globe nomination for Buffy but never had an Emmy bid. “I didn’t want to reintroduce something we had already seen. I waited for the right time to come. Then Chloé [Zhao], a big Buffy fan, proposed the project to me, and I accepted.”

The reboot has been in development quietly for several years. Nora and Lilla Zuckerman will be the showrunners and Zhao will direct the pilot and executive produce alongside Gellar, original series producers Fran and Kaz Kuzui,...

For fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, there are a lot of question marks floating around. We know that a sequel series is officially in the works with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to reprise her role as the titular sassy and witty slayer, and that she’ll be serving as a mentor to a new young demon hunter played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong. Beyond those two castings, no one else — new or old — has been announced to be joining the call sheet, which has fans all around the globe creating their dream lists for who should and who shouldn’t return for the next installment. Most of us can agree that we’d love to see James Marsters reprise his role as the bleach-blonde British vampire, Spike, and, thanks to a set of comments he made while in attendance at HellMouth Con, it sounds like he’d love to be on board.

James Marsters gained cult icon status by playing the vampire Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His character went from antagonist to unlikely hero, and fans loved every minute of it.

Now those same fans are hoping Marsters and Spike might make a return in the reboot series, which has no release date yet but a huge amount of buzz. It brings Sarah Michelle Gellar back and she has a protégé in tow. Marsters revealed his thoughts on the reboot at the Buffy convention HellmouthCon via Nerdist, and he's sharing in the excitement.

Marsters kept things vague when asked about whether he would return in the new Buffy. "I’ve been told, in no uncertain terms, that I need to shut my damn mouth. And I would not say that you should take anything from that," he said. "It’s just that we are trying… whatI will say is that...

Buffy the Vampire Slayerstar James Marsters reveals that he almost had a cameo on Firefly, paving the way for him to potentially join the series. Both dramas were created by Joss Whedon, with Firefly taking place in the year 2517. The sci-fi series zeroes in on a group of humans as they arrive on a new star system called The Verse. Despite positive reviews for the Firefly cast and a devoted audience, Fox cancelled the Nathan Fillion-led space saga after one season due to low ratings.

James Marsters, who played the antagonist-turned-hero Spike on Buffy and its spinoff Angel, revealed during a recent convention appearance that he almost joined Firefly. As the actor explains, he was introduced to the cast by Whedon and reveals that Spike would have seen at a bar. Considering that Spike is a vampire, Marsters notes, he wouldn't have aged even in the futuristic space setting. Read...

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True Blood is a fantasy horror drama series created by Alan Ball. Based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries by author Charlaine Harris, the HBO series is set in a world where vampires’ existence is known and they consume synthetic blood to survive. The story of True Blood takes place in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, and it follows Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic young woman working as a waitress who begins falling in love with a vampire. True Blood stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Chris Bauer, Nelsan Ellis, Jim Parrack, Carrie Preston, Michael Raymond-James, and William Sanderson. So, if you loved the supernatural drama, compelling story, and entertaining stories in True Blood, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The picturesque hills of the Los Angeles neighborhood, Los Feliz, might not seem like the kind of place you'd find an icon of horror and sci-fi cinema, but that's exactly what sits at 2607 Glendower Avenue.

There's plenty of Hollywood history in Los Feliz, which is also home to the most famous movie high school in America. But Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House is surely one of the most striking sites in the neighborhood, which borders Griffith Park and is overlooked by the LA tourist spot where the Terminator became a sci-fi icon. The Ennis House is one of Wright's most celebrated architectural achievements and has, according to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, been used throughout cinema history as a location for more than 80 productions.

As such, even if you've never even heard of the Ennis House, chances are you've seen it before. In fact, if you happen to...

Firefly creator Joss Whedon may have fallen from grace after the serious accusations against him, but his creative genius in the Western space show won over many fans. While the ratings of the show during its run did not do justice to its quality, it only rose in popularity in the following 23 years. A key detail about the cast speaks volumes about Whedon’s work.

The stars of the show, Nathan Fillion, Morena Baccarin, Gina Torres, and Alan Tudyk, have all gone on to build great careers in successful sci-fi projects. It meant that the 2002 show could’ve gone places if Fox provided favorable conditions for its run. Sadly, the cult show didn’t get enough support from Fox from the get-go.

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There’s no word that Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans are more familiar with than “no.” For years, the Chosen One herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, turned down request after request and hope after hope that she would pick up her stake and snap back into action as the titular vampire slayer for a follow-up series. So, imagine our delight and surprise when the actress finally said “yes,” and announced that a sequel project was in development. Since the news officially broke earlier this year, the fandom has been trying to get their heads around what made this iteration not just stick but also get both the stamp of approval and the involvement of Gellar herself.

While recently speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the Dexter: Original Sin star revealed that it really came down to the blood, sweat, and tears that pilot director, Chloé Zhao, poured into the project long before it came across Gellar’s desk.

Spike actor James Marsters praised Buffy the Vampire Slayerstar Sarah Michelle Gellar for her work ethic on the series, and revealed why she liked working with him so much. The upcoming Buffy reboot has generated a lot of renewed interest in the original cult hit series, which starred Gellar as the titular vampire slayer and Marsters as Spike, a vampire who went from being Buffy's mortal enemy to her lover. While it's unknown if Marsters will appear in the Buffy reboot, Gellar will return as Buffy in a recurring role.

Recently at Nightmare Weekend Chicago, James Marsters opened up about the original Buffy's grueling filming hours, and how Sarah Michelle Gellar was a consummate professional. He said that Gellar was always on set, on time with a good attitude, ready to work, and that this inspired him and the other cast members to also deliver their best work. Marsters also...

Even nepo-babies have to audition, folks. And it seems as though they are, in droves, for the upcoming Buffy The Vampire Slayer sequel series. According to Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan — a.k.a. Buffy Summers and Willow Rosenberg, respectively — there have been more than one original cast member from the iconic teen series whose now-teen kids have auditioned for the latest iteration. Now: who wants to play a little game of "speculate and find out," eh?

The news came about during an interview between the two actresses and Us Weekly. During their sit-down with the publication, Hannigan let out a teasing bit of information, saying, "I know somebody who auditioned for something on the show." To which Gellar replied, "I know somebody who was on the show whose child auditioned for the show. I know a few people from the show whose children came in." This, of course,...

Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that she saw some familiar names on the audition roster for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

The actress who played Buffy Summers in the original series, which ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, recently chatted with Us Weekly with her former Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan, who portrayed Willow Rosenberg. During the interview, Hannigan confessed, “I know somebody who auditioned for something on the show.”

However, Gellar also knew some people. “I know somebody who was on the show whose child auditioned on the show,” she revealed. “I know a few people from the show whose children came in.”

“It better not have been one of my kids,” Hannigan quipped in response.

Though the Wolf Pack star didn’t reveal the names of those who auditioned, last week it was announced that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong has been cast in a lead...

Buffy Summers is all set for a big comeback! Yep, after more than two decades since she roamed the halls of Sunnydale High—stake in hand and saving the world before curfew—the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer is coming back with a full reboot. The original show, which aired from 1997 to 2003, wasn’t your average teen drama sprinkled with horror. It quickly became a fan favorite.

But her story was always about more than just taking down vampires. She was learning, growing, and healing through every fight. Behind all the fangs and fists was a young woman figuring out life, one apocalypse at a time.

And now, the Buffyverse is preparing for a new era, possibly with a fresh face ready to carry the slayer legacy forward. While the reboot’s details are still under wraps, one thing’s for sure—Buffy’s world is about to open up once again,...

The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot pilot at Hulu has found its new slayer — Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Armstrong has been cast in a lead role in the pilot opposite returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The pilot was originally announced at Hulu back in February. Exact plot details are under wraps, but sources previously said the pilot will focus on a new slayer with Gellar appearing in a recurring role as Buffy.

“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,” Gellar said. “To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.”

Gellar also shared a video on Instagram in which she tells Armstrong she got the role, which can be seen below.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write,...

Long before the MCU was raking in billions and telling large, interconnected stories with beloved characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Captain America, there was Howard the Duck. Marvel's first theatrical feature film, which tried to capitalize on the success of the wisecracking, womanizing anthropomorphic duck, was a legendary disaster that had the comic book giant reeling for over a decade from its failure. For as plagued with controversy, contractual disputes, and odd creative choices as it is, though, its tale is fascinating. A new documentary titled Howard the Doc (Or: How I Learned to Start Quacking and Love the Bomb) now looks to tell that story for the first time in film form. Collider can exclusively share that Anchor Bay Entertainment has acquired the project and will release it in theaters this fall, followed by a physical and streaming release.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar recently reunited with her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star Alyson Hannigan, and a shared Instagram photo of the pair has sparked calls from fans for Willow Rosenberg's return in the upcoming Buffy revival series. The two actresses appeared on the Friday, May 9 episode of The Today Show to highlight the importance of protecting children from meningitis, as part of Gsk's Ask2BSure campaign.

The Instagram photo the two shared simply featured the caption "#Og," a nod to their original Buffy partnership. From 1997 to 2003, the two actresses co-starred in the hit series as best friends Buffy Summers (Gellar), a teenager battling vampires and demons while dealing with adolescence, and Willow Rosenberg (Hannigan), who evolved from a shy and intelligent teenager into a powerful witch that becomes a key player in Buffy's battle against evil.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in many iconic projects, including 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer, 1999's Cruel Intentions, and 2002's Scooby-Doo. However, few of them reach the popularity of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Gellar married her I Know What You Did Last Summer co-star Freddie Prinze Jr. in 2002 after they started dating in 2000. The two share two children, daughter Charlotte, 15, who was born in 2009, and Rocky, 12, born in 2012. During a new appearance on the Today show with her Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan, Gellar revealed that her children watched the pop culture show and detailed their reactions.

During the interview to discuss their partnership with Gsk for the Ask2BSure campaign to raise awareness of meningitis vaccinations, the conversation naturally shifted towards Buffy. With a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot on the way, their new reunion sent everyone into a frenzy.

Speaking about the show, Hannigan revealed her children haven't watched Buffy yet.

There’s a reunion brewing on Instagram where Sarah Michelle Gellar has shared a video of her and her ex Buffy the Vampire Slayer castmate, Alyson Hannigan. It’s been a long while since we last saw the duo together, and things are just as we remember them between the pair who starred alongside one another for seven wondrous seasons. Captioning it with only the hashtag “Og”, Gellar fully knows what she’s doing to those of us on the edge of our seats awaiting more information about the follow-up series. As of right now, Gellar is the only original cast member confirmed to be joining ranks with a new slayer in Hulu’s upcoming project, but knowing that she and Hannigan are still close certainly gives us hope that we’ll see Willow practicing magic when the show eventually graces our screens.

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It seems that some recent revelations about the upcoming Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot are being staked through the heart by returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The actress is reprising her role as the former Slayer in a new sequel/reboot of the popular supernatural drama series, and in a recent interview she slayed one recent update on the new show, but offered plenty for fans to get their teeth into.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ran for seven seasons between 1997 and 2003, leading to the companion series Angel, and creating a legacy that continues to endure over 20 years later. The series starred Gellar as Buffy Summers, with an ensemble of support from a mostly young and unknown cast including David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Allison Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, and the late Michelle Trachtenberg, as well as Anthony Stewart Head as the level-headed Watcher, Giles. Now a new Slayer will rise, but it...

Evan Marlowe‘s latest feature film Abruptio is ambitious to say the least, primarily because it’s the first puppet-only horror movie out there. Plus, it’s stacked with voice talent, including horror legend Robert Englund, Mr. Freddy Krueger himself, who stars in our exclusive clip from the film!

But first, read the full synopsis:

Les Hackel hates his life. He works a dead-end job, was just dumped by his high-maintenance girlfriend, and still lives with his nagging mom. One night, he discovers a fresh incision behind his neck. His friend Danny tells him it’s a bomb, that someone has implanted one in his neck, too. And then the messages start coming in, forcing Les to carry out missions with deadly results. Les is partnered up with a series of oddball characters to commit heinous tasks. The violence escalating around him, Les pieces together the clues that reveal the...

If you’ve ever watched Dragon Ball Evolution, then you completely understand the pain of being a Dragon Ball fan and watching that film. A complete mess. But here’s something you may not know: the guy who played King Piccolo, James Marsters, completely understands your pain.

Seriously, he thought the film was so bad that he didn’t even want his name associated with it anymore. No joke. In a hilarious and brutally honest interview, James dished out all the juicy details about his experience with Dragon Ball Evolution and why he decided to go with a fake name later in the Dragon Ball series. Let’s jump into this crazy adventure.

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The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined that actor Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications related to diabetes mellitus. She was 39.

Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on February 26. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced her dead. Authorities reported no signs of foul play.

Initially, the medical examiner did not perform an autopsy, citing a request from the family based on religious considerations. In the absence of criminal suspicion, the office allowed the request. A final ruling was made following analysis of laboratory samples, which confirmed the cause of death.

At the time of her death, NBC News reported that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant. The medical examiner’s statement did not mention that procedure in its ruling.

Trachtenberg began acting professionally in early childhood. Her career started with television commercials and a recurring role as Lily Montgomery on All My Children.

The death of Michelle Trachtenberg in February came as a shock to fans of the actress, many of whom fondly remembered her from her time playing Dawn, the younger sister of the titular character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. At the time, the actress' cause of death was not revealed, as the coroner's office explained there would be no autopsy carried out on the star due to religious beliefs. However, following a review of laboratory test results, Trachtenberg's cause of death has been revealed.

In a statement to Deadline, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, it was revealed that Trachtenberg passed from natural causes following complications from diabetes mellitus. The actress was found in her apartment in Manhattan, and was pronounced dead at the scene on February 26 at the age of just 39. As there was no foul play suspected in her death, no autopsy was required,...

Fans haven't given up hope for the Smallville sequel series, even if that project isn't part of the Dcu lineup. New concept art teased what that Elseworlds story could look like.

Smallville broke new ground for superhero TV shows by focusing on young Clark Kent's story arcs, hooking fans with an engaging teen drama. There's still clamor for a continuation almost 14 years after the series ended, and the cast is also pushing for a spinoff. User @buffy2ville's joined the bandwagon with concept art on Instagram, which featured different iterations of Tom Welling as Superman. One post even imagined an epic battle featuring Welling (as Kal-El), Laura Vandervoort (Kara Zor-El), and James Marsters (Brainiac); it's a compelling pitch for an Elseworlds Superman.

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"Smallville" ran for 10 seasons, but its impact can't be measured only by how long it stayed on the air. The CW's Arrowverse doesn't exist without "Smallville." Now, "Arrow" did not share a continuity with "Smallville" and it recast its Oliver Queen. But still, even without "Arrow" being a proper "Smallville" spin-off, The CW greenlighting a Green Arrow show clearly happened because "Smallville" had introduced the character to their audience.

But there could've been a Green Arrow-led TV series much sooner, one starring Justin Hartley. During "Smallville" season 6, writer Steven DeKnight was working on a Justice League spin-off.

Beginning in season 4 of "Smallville," Clark Kent (Tom Welling) slowly begins meeting other DC superheroes. In "Run," it's Bart Allen/Impulse (Kyle Gallner). Season 5 had Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Alan Ritchson) in "Aqua" and then Victor Stone/Cyborg (Lee Thompson Young) in, well, "Cyborg." Then season 6 brought in Green Arrow (Hartley) as a recurring character.

Joss Whedon hated every vampire show that came after his seminal work, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The reason, though it has some truth to it, will raise your eyebrow since it came from Whedon. The creator explained that the central female characters in works like Twilight and The Vampire Diaries had more of a passive role in their respective stories, unlike Buffy.

Whedon’s protagonist, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, was not just at the center of Buffy‘s plot, but she was also instrumental in driving it. She is a descendant of the Vampire Slayers, who battle vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness.

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While Whedon delivered strong female protagonists in his story, he was accused of dehumanizing the actresses in his series by creating toxic workplace environments. The allegations came from Buffy stars Charisma Carpenter,...

With a Buffy The Vampire Slayer revival on its way, there have been several stories emerging about the original series as those involved in the iconic series have reminisced about their own time working on the show. Currently, it is not clear which actors from the original series will be making an appearance outside the original Slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar. While Gellar was already established as an actor when taking on the role of Buffy Summers, her costar David Boreanaz was very new to the scene – and the director of the show’s pilot has explained exactly how green he was.

Before being expanded to the full first episode of the series, creator Joss Whedon made a 25-minute pilot, and while appearing on the Re-vamped with Juliet Landau podcast, Charles Martin Smith recalled Boreanaz being like a “terrified” kid. He said:

“David, playing Angel, he had his first scene I think ever in my episode.

Dragonball Evolution -- the eternally reviled live-action adaptation of Dragon Ball -- has been stuck at the bottom of IMDb's user ranking chart for several years. However, the abysmal rating of a newly-released Disney film has bumped up Evolution to a slightly higher position on the list.

On IMDb, Dragonball Evolution holds an overall rating of 2.5 stars (out of a possible 10) -- just a few points below Baby Geniuses (2.6) and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2.7). However, Disney's live-action remake of Snow White, which debuted in theaters on March 21, currently sits at a dismal 1.5-star rating on the site. Many reviewers cited the film's poor use of CGi in addition to bland musical numbers as two of its main failings. A significant amount of criticism has also been directed towards Snow White actor Rachel Zegler, who voiced several controversial opinions about Disney's original Snow White film prior to the remake's release.

The legacy of one of the greatest franchises of all time, Dragon Ball, by Akira Toriyama, has recently gained traction once again after the release of Dragon Ball Daima, the last project by the creator. The series has once again given hopes to the fans that the franchise will revive the unprecedented fame and recognition that it lost along the way.

Fans have also expressed desire for a new remake that could further extend the Dragon Ball legacy and help the series become the greatest once again. However, considering the current trend, a remake might not be the best option for the Dragon Ball franchise. It would make more sense for the creators to focus on a live-action adaptation, as these adaptations have become the talk of the town.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of the most influential TV series of all time, reshaping not only the fantasy universe but also feminism in the industry. The original series ended in 2003, but it has continued to be one of the most beloved titles.

Earlier this year, Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed that a Buffy reboot is in early development. For years, the lead star said she was not interested in reprising her role as the titular character. But now she has found a story she's interested in. Still in the early stages, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series will bring Gellar back as Buffy. TVLine has shared the first details about the sequel series, which will follow a new Slayer and mark "the next chapter in the Buffyverse."

Thereboot reportedly uses Willow as an inspiration for the new slayer, instead of Buffy. In the original series, Buffy was a popular girl with girly interests,...

If you've missed Buffy the Vampire Slayer, good news! A reboot series is in the works with Sarah Michelle Gellarreturning as Buffy Summers. But we didn't know much else about the series. Which of her vampire friends (and lovers) will make a return? Is Willow (Alyson Hannigan) going to be part of it? Now, thanks to an exclusive from TV Line, we have more of an idea as to what the series is going to be. And honestly? It is going to rule.

The new report states that Gellar's character will be part of the series but that the new slayer is named "Nova." TV Line believes that the name is a placeholder. According to the outlet, Nova is less like Buffy and more like Willow in the sense that she is someone who is a bit more reserved and lonely while Buffy was very much a "personality." At the end of the series though,...

A conversation about a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has been in the works for years. It wasn't until early this year that Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed the project is in its early stages.

Gellar had previously shut down the idea of coming back to her iconic role of Buffy Summers, but she came around when she revealed her new dream team: two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao as director, and Poker Face's Nora and Zila Zuckerman as writers, showrunners, and executive producers. Aside from Gellar, no other original character has been confirmed to return, but Charisma Carpenter told Collider she hopes she'll return.

Carpenter played Cordelia Chase in the first three seasons of the beloved fantasy series, marking Buffy's enemy, and later Xander's love interest. However, she switched to the spin-off Angel after Season 3, where she became one of the main cast members, alongside Angel, the vampire with a soul,...

David Boreanaz just ignited a Buffy the Vampire Slayer debate on Instagram, adding more excitement around the anticipated sequel series. With a pilot order nearing at Hulu, fans of the series are excited about the possibility of another chapter in the Buffy universe. Adding fuel to that fire is Boreanaz's recent comment on Sarah Michelle Gellar's Instagram. In a post, Gellar shared two pictures from Paris, where she is sitting and posing, wearing a black leather jacket. Boreanaz, referencing Buffy's vampire love interests, took to the comments and asked

"Is that Angel's jacket or Spike's?"

The question triggered a slew of comments. While some hoped it was Angel's, and others rooted for the romance between Buffy and Spike, others suggested it was Buffy's own jacket– a theory we're happy to endorse. The comments were a testament to Buffy's enduring legacy and the show's committed fanbase.

Hulu's Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival,...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Charisma Carpenter shares her candid thoughts about returning as Cordelia after the character's controversial death. It was confirmed in early February that Hulu greenlit a pilot order for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. Sarah Michelle Gellar will recur, reprising her iconic role as Buffy Summers, though the focus will turn to a new slayer. Oscar-winning Nomadland director Chloé Zhao will direct the pilot, with Poker Face showrunners Lilla and Nora Zuckerman writing the script. The project has not been picked up yet, although audiences are wondering which original cast members might return.

According to Collider, while speaking at the Indiana Comic-Con over the weekend, Carpenter touched on the possibility of returning as Cordelia. The actor, an original cast member for the first three seasons of Buffy, before moving on to the spinoff Angel, acknowledged that the Hulu pilot is still in its early stages.

On March 10, 1997, spunky teenager Buffy quit her high school cheer squad to fulfill her destiny of slaying vampires and demons (while accidentally falling in love with one particularly handsome immortal)—and the world was never the same. Joss Whedon's wildly popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer not only ran for seven seasons but launched successful careers for nearly all of its regular cast members.

Its spin-off series Angel garnered a large viewership and starred Buffy the Vampire Slayer's David Boreanaz. But, Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar would eventually secure lead roles in even more noteworthy television shows and movies, along with fellow show actors Alyson Hannigan, Seth Green, James Marsters, Michelle Trachtenberg, Anthony Head, Nicholas Brendon and many others. Since this '90s teen sci-fi/fantasy show debuted 28 years ago, the fan base has loyally followed their favorite cast members to horror movies, sitcoms, procedural dramas, and even an iconic animation series.

A Buffy Summers comeback is on the horizon, and it may be happening sooner than anticipated. Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to return for the as-yet-untitled Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival series, which is nearing a pilot order at Hulu. Gellar will reprise her role and executive produce. And in a recent interview, she gave fans many reasons to be excited.

And while Gellar won't lead the upcoming series — the show is set to follow a new slayer, after all — it remains a mystery if any of the other original cast members will return to reprise their roles. Sadly, we know that we won't see an on-screen family reunion between Buffy and her sister Dawn, as Michelle Trachtenberg, who depicted the younger Summers sister, passed away last month. While speaking with People, Gellar delivered the good news, as well as a call for patience from fans who are eagerly awaiting...

As the supernatural drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" gained in popularity over its 12-episode first season, the show inevitably wanted to get a bit bigger for its second installment. That included adding in new characters, some of whom had a tinge of the fantastical, even if they weren't vampires. To that end, consider Daniel Osbourne, better known as Oz. As played by Seth Green, Oz quickly became a valued member of the Scooby Gang while also falling in love with Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan), the charmingly nerdy member of the group and best friend of Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Oh yes, and, as it's soon revealed, Oz is a werewolf, too.

Oz was a big part of the show for its second and third seasons, falling further for Willow while attempting to tamp down his lupine sensibilities once every full moon. Unfortunately, he only made it into a few...

David Boreanaz took to Instagram to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which debuted on Mar. 10, 1997. It's hard to believe the legendary show is approaching 30 years old, and soon there will be a sequel series.

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Buffy debuted on The WB and was based on the 1992 film of the same name, written by Joss Whedon. Sarah Michelle Gellar took over the titular role of Buffy Summers, who is the latest in a line of young Vampire Slayers. She is guided by a Watcher named Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), but also has the "Scooby Gang," her friends who help as she battles dark forces. What made the show stand out from other teenage series was the excellent dialogue, stories, acting, and more.

The show was a major hit and ran for seven seasons, ending in May 2003, although...

Earlier this week the world received the sad news that beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her home at just 39 years old. Her passing prompted an outpouring of support from those that knew her best, and the fans who had grown up with her thanks to such films as Harriet the Spy and EuroTrip. While there was much speculation on social media as to why she died, the real reason will never be known.

Per Vulture, Trachtenberg's family has declined to have an autopsy performed on the late star for religious reasons. The New York City Medical Examiner has honored that request, and has thus ruled her death as "undetermined" on the official certificate. The NYPD believes that no foul play was involved in Trachtenberg's passing, so it is not being investigated as suspicious. She was found dead in her New...

Sarah Michelle Gellar has paid tribute to her former Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star Michelle Trachtenberg following her death Wednesday at the age of 39.

’Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you,” Gellar wrote in an Instagram post alongside a carousel of photos from their time together. “The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you.’”

Trachtenberg was found unresponsive at her New York City apartment Wednesday and pronounced dead at the scene. No foul play was suspected and the New York Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death, police said.

Trachtenberg joined Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the cult WB fantasy series’ fifth season in 2000 as Dawn Summers, the younger sister to Gellar’s Buffy. The show aired from 1997 to 2003, first on the WB and concluding on Upn.

She went on to...