And now, a bit of news from the "Bad Idea" bin...

Buffy fans, I want you all to try something with me. Close your eyes and think about the show. Imagine your favorite scenes, characters, lines, story arcs, etc. - whatever it was that kept you watching. Now, try to imagine any of that without Joss Whedon.

Can't do it? That's what I thought. Without Joss, there would be no Buffy - at least, not as we knew it. But apparently, someone has decided that the time is right to resurrect our favorite Slayer in a movie - one WITHOUT any involvement from Joss.

Can anyone else see a disaster waiting to happen?

I don't even get why they think anyone would go SEE this movie. I mean, maybe some people who only have a vague notion of what the show was might go out of curiosity, but any true fans would stay far, far away from a Joss-less Buffy. Such movie would be like resurrecting a body without a soul: It looks the same, but the actual person, the essence, is gone. And since several of the stars of the series - including Alyson Hannigan (Willow) and Anthony Stewart Head (Giles) - have already said they won't participate in a movie without Joss, the film seems like a no-go from the get-go.

If you want to make a Joss-written, Joss-directed Buffy film, then bring it on. But otherwise? Forget it. Please.

Hulu, curse your sudden yet inevitable betrayal!

Finally, a justifiable reason to use that quote!

I was once completely in love with Hulu. I mean, anything that lets me watch TV episodes I missed (or just enjoy watching over and over) gets nothing but love from me. But now, I feel as though I've been stabbed in the heart.

First, they announce that they will start charging for content in 2010. That was bad enough. The whole point of Hulu is that it is FREE. Hello!

But NOW, they are only streaming the first FIVE episodes of Firefly! And only the first season of Buffy! How dare they!

People of Hulu, be warned: You have angered the Whedonverse (and probably a lot of other fandoms as well, I haven't checked). You will face the consequences.

Favorite Fictional Females Countdown - #10: Willow Rosenberg

Today's special: a cup of decaf coffee and a kosher butter pecan turtle bar to celebrate my favorite member of the Scooby Gang - Willow!

Name: Willow Rosenberg
Featured in: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
Played by: Alyson Hannigan
Special Abilities: Huge intellect, masterful knowledge of computers (especially when it comes to breaking into sites/computers where access is denied) and, oh yeah, she becomes a majorly powerful witch.
Why She Rocks: I think most young girls (or women who were once young girls) will agree that Willow is the character with whom it is easiest to identify. She begins the series as a teenage girl who, despite being incredibly brilliant and gifted, is very shy and insecure, particularly around guys. Despite her insecurities, Willow is always there for her friends, particularly Buffy and Xander. She (along with Giles) is the brains of the Scooby Gang, giving Buffy much needed info that helps her defeat the vamps, demons, and other beasties in Sunnydale. Through facing her fears (over and over and over again), Willow gains confidence and a sense of who she is. I love seeing Willow's growth from shy teenager to powerful witch over the course of the series. I'm also grateful to this show and to Joss Whedon for giving us a case on television where a character's homosexuality and same-sex relationship is not used for laughs but rather treated with just as much depth and attention as any other part of the show. I think Willow's brilliance, compassion, and confidence (which she gained as the show went on) make her a great role model and a worthy #10 on this countdown.