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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Alice" Movie - Angry Gaming is going to Hollywood

Saturday 3 March 2007, 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.

This movie is currently scheduled for tentative release in 2007. Bullshit. American McGee’s Alice was originally slated to make a jump to the big screen seven years ago when popular horror director Wes Craven signed onto the project with the Dimension films production company. However, due to writing personnel issues, the script for the movie was not completed until three years later. However, in 2004 production was moved from Dimension films to 20th Century Fox, and the next year it was moved again to Universal pictures. Universal, in turn, attached a new director and popular actress Sarah Michelle Gellar to the film for the lead role, but no other information has been made public since then.

The story behind Alice is quite intriguing to say the least. The film, which follows the same plot as the PC game, is set as a dark sequel to Lewis Carroll’s famous Alice in Wonderland series. In the game, years after her experience in Wonderland, Alice becomes institutionalized while in a catatonic state due to the death of her family in a vicious fire. In an attempt to save her sanity, Alice retreats back to Wonderland in her own mind; only to find that it is equally just as dark and twisted.

American McGee created a masterpiece with this game, but the story is still quite linear. The story behind Alice plays out pretty much in the same fashion as its predecessor, just in a much darker fashion. One can expect that this game would make just as smooth a transition to the big screen as the original books did, yet there is no planned production on this movie for now. That’s probably the worst part, because the western horror film genre is crying for a dose of something new and domestic. Alice is both of those things, and I dare say Gellar does have the potential to nail the role perfectly.

Of all the movies we’ve looked at, I mourn the loss of Alice the most. If you can, dig up a copy of the game online or at a bargain bin and play through it. Preferably get a legit copy as the game’s instruction manual is an interesting read all its own. Whether on the PC or in the theater, Alice is a twisted experience you can’t afford to miss.


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