DONATION DRIVE — This one actually isn't for hosting bills - those are happily paid up for the moment. This is actually a sad call for help to get my brakes fixed and pay some about-to-be-late bills (electric and car insurance). The Husband (a graduate student) and I (currently unemployed and having little luck becoming employed) are even poorer than usual, hence the cry for help. I know, the site still hasn't been updated, despite all of my best intentions, but if you still refer to and enjoy the existing content, and/or the holidays have you feeling generous, then whatever spare change or dollars you wouldn't mind parting with would be most appreciated. The best way to donate is via PayPal - click here. To donate via the Amazon Honor System, click here. (Note that Amazon takes a 15% cut, whereas PayPal takes only 3%.) You can also send a money order, check, or cash — please contact me for the mailing address to use! (Even if you've mailed something before - I've moved, hence the non-job-having.)

Full details about donation methods can always be found here.

MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG IN BLACK CHRISTMAS — Michelle Trachtenberg's latest movie, Black Christmas, is out now on DVD. Michelle co-stars as one of the sorority girls who are terrorized and murdered, one by one, by a relentless killer. Check out a trailer here, or order the DVD from Amazon.com here. While you're waiting for the DVD to arrive, enter this contest to win a 2-night stay and dinner for 2 aboard the Queen Mary, and 2 tickets for the paranormal tour. You can invite me to be your guest if you win!

BUFFY SEASON 8 COMIC BOOK — This isn't new news, but for those who haven't heard: There will be a Buffy Season Eight — in the form of a comic. Joss Whedon himself will be writing the new adventures for Dark Horse Comics; the first issue is due in March and is available for pre-order now at Things From Another World. The story:

Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers — newly legion — have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything's fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains.

HOSTING BILL DONATIONS — Though it may inspire a few "you never update anymore, you suck!!!" emails, I am nonetheless forced to seek donations again to help with hosting costs (bills don't seem to care whether I update or not, unfortunately). If you don't find the existing content useful and desire only new episode guide updates, I certainly understand that you wouldn't feel like donating. But those of you who still refer to and enjoy the existing content, please consider making a donation. If you can spare any amount, be it $1 from your Starbucks budget or $25 from your DVD-buying budget, please consider it. The best way to donate is via PayPal - click here. To donate via the Amazon Honor System, click here. (Note that Amazon takes a 15% cut, whereas PayPal takes only 3%.) You can also send a money order, check, or cash — please contact me for the mailing address to use!

Full details about donation methods can always be found here.

p.s. For what it's worth, there actually are some pending updates in the pipeline. Crazy, I know!

SERENITY — For those not already aware (and eagerly awaiting), Joss Whedon's Serenity (the Firefly movie) comes out on DVD tomorrow, December 20. It's price on Amazon.com as of this writing is just $16.98 (retail price $29.99), so hurry up and order it from Amazon!

p.s. If you're lucky enough to have a dollar or two left in your Christmas budget, consider a wee holiday donation to BuffyGuide.

THE CHOSEN COLLECTION — FYI: A new DVD box set is being released containing all seven seasons of Buffy, plus some new extras. The Chosen Collection, due out on November 15, 2005, will be presented in fancy new packaging (see image). As far as the season DVDs go, these are the same DVDs that have previously been released in individual season sets (same extras, same commentaries, same transfer). However, the set will include an additional disc containing new extra features, a booklet filled with episode listings and Buffy quotes, and a letter from Joss Whedon. The letter, booklet, and bonus disc won't be available anywhere else.

Amazon currently has it priced (and available for preorder) at $129.99 - so if you don't yet have the existing BtVS DVDs, this is a steal! [Note: That is the price as of Oct. 2, 2005; it will fluctuate over time. Check your favorite retailer for current price.] If you do have some or all of the existing sets, and you want this new one, I suggest selling your old sets on eBay.

p.s. Serenity is fantastic! (That's Joss Whedon's movie based on his short-lived series Firefly, if you weren't aware.) Run out and see it!

p.p.s. Still thinking about donating to BuffyGuide? Please do! (See below for links/info.)