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From Moviehole.net Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "Alice" Movie - Buffy heads to WonderlandBy Borys Kit & John Gaudiosi Wednesday 22 June 2005, by Webmaster Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom. SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross. Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021). In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2." Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television. The long-awaited film take on the Joysticked accessory "Alice" is finally about to get underway, with a lemon-haired ex-vampire slayer inheriting the first mate’s quarters. Sarah Michelle Gellar will star in Universal’s twisted take of the Lewis Carroll classic, says Variety. The project - originally set up at Dimension - will be directed by Marcus Nispel, the man who yanked Leatherface out of retirement for the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" redo. In "Alice", adapted by Erich and Jon Hoeber, the title character (Um, that’d be the Buffster) returns to a dark and dangerous Wonderland after the murder of her family and the destruction of the family abode. It’s in Wonderland that Alice must confront her fears before she can return to - and again, what’s the definition of.. - a ’normal’ life. A film version of the game, created by American McGee, has been in the works since 2001, at which time Wes Craven announced his plans to bring it to the screen. "Everything that we can take from the game, we will steal, and then we’ll bring even more to it. I’m sure this will be a big CGI picture, and we’ll try to duplicate as much of the sort of wonder part of the Wonderland as we can", Craven said at the time. Those rumoured for the part of the foxy heroine at the time were Eliza Dushku, Heather Donahue ["Blair Witch Project"] and Natalie Portman. In 2002, It was announced that Milla Jovovich was in talks to play Alice. She said back when that, "I’m actually meeting with Wes Craven’s people to talk about what they want to do because they have the rights to Alice." As far as I knew, she’s always been attached. Ah, but Buffy’s got a bigger stake, hasn’t she now? On ya Scooter Mill. From Reuters.com : Gellar game for Alice in Wonderland movie LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Sarah Michelle Gellar is attached to star in a feature version of the Electronic Arts video game "American McGee’s Alice," which is itself based on Lewis Carroll’s "Alice in Wonderland" novels. In the game, Alice has grown up to become a disturbed young woman. After her parents are killed in a fire, Alice returns to Wonderland, a dark and threatening place of looking glasses, mysterious potions, nonsensical tea parties and talking animals, confronting her fears and the wicked Queen of Hearts. The film, "Alice," is set up at Universal Pictures, where it will be directed by Marcus Nispel, who shot the recent update of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Gellar’s recent credits include "The Grudge" and the "Scooby Doo" films. "American McGee’s Alice" became a critically acclaimed hit on the PC when it shipped in December 2000. The game received an 83% aggregate review score on Gamerankings.com, which helped Electronic Arts sell more than 488,000 units of the game and generate more than $11.8 million in revenue, consulting firm NPD Group said. The game was created by American McGee, a lead designer of the "Quake" and "Doom" series. That same month, Dimension Films optioned the movie rights to "Alice" from Electronic Arts; horror veteran Wes Craven was attached to produce and direct. 5 Forum messages |
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