News and Updates
April 29
Cool money in the Netherlands
For all our beloved Dutch fans out there, listen to this:Cool Money will now be rentable in your videostore! As least in my videostore, because I saw it today. So if you want to see it, and trust me, you want to see it, go rent it now! Go! And if you want to buy it, you can always go here.
April 29
Picture Galleries
Our picture galleries have been infected with spam. Karin and I have all taken care of that now. Sorry if it bothered you.
There are also some small problems with the uploading of new pictures. Until we've solved this problem we sadly can not upload any new pictures.Renewed BJ
Yes, we're still working on a renewed BJ. Everything's getting an upgrade, update and whatnot. And that takes time, a lot of time.
Any email concerning affiliation will be responded to as soon as possible. Thank you for you patience.
April 23
New music video!
I've uploaded a new video, called Like an Animal! Mara and I went to the Zoo a while ago and we took pictures of this tigre. And when I took a good look at the pics, I realized he had a lot in common with Spike. Check it out! Please rate of leave a comment!James & Friends Guest
New guest are announced, who will come to the upcoming James convention: 'James and friends'. Lots of great writers and such. Check them out here.
April 18
New music video!
I've uploaded a new music video called The Story! Hurray! This one is about the movie Cool Money and James' character Bobby Comfort. The music is from 30 seconds to Mars - The Story. I hope you like it! Please rate of leave a comment.
New Q&A videoclip from Words and Music
James Marsters live gave us a little easter present. Check out this Q&A clip of James' last years tour Words and Music about Shakespeare.
April 15
Online Q&A session
Another Q&A session from James's official site:
Do you have any advice for people who suffer from stage fright/public speaking? Stage fright is a very natural reaction - everyone has it. In the animal world, creatures only stare at each other when thinking of eating each other, so it's natural to run away. But, as a good acting teacher once told me, "acting is being private in public."How would you describe yourself in three words and why those three? I'm just getting to know myself. I'm no where near to being concise about it yet. I can't define myself. Wait a minute - I'm angry, I'm funny and I'm trying.
What did you think of Spike's growing evolution on Buffy and how do you feel the material challenged you as an actor? They used me as needed on Buffy. If they needed a wacky neighbor, they used me. If they needed a villain, they used me. If they needed a lover, they used me that way. It was my job to reconcile it all into one character and that was the challenge.
You've played in clubs that buzz with high energy, but also are filled with loud people who talk and laugh all through your performance - and you've played in the quieter environments where the audience is seated, but who enjoy your performance with the hush of a true listening audience. As an audience member, I've experienced the pros and cons of both loud and quiet audiences - as an artist, which do you feel most connects your art with your audience and do you prefer one over the other? I love being able to hear myself clearly in a quiet house so I can really tell if I'm sucking or not. But really my job is to give permission for the audience to exalt and lose control. I also felt that we got a little higher with the louder crowd.
Do you think that Shakespeare's plays have been modernized and performed so much that it would be hard to direct or perform in an original adaptation without the audience saying they've seen it before? How much pressure is on the actors and director to create an exciting and original piece of theatre? I always argue for not straying from the text. I don't like Shakespeare productions on Mars! Romeo and Juliet should be set in Verona and at the time dictated by Shakespeare. Shakespeare had a 700 year history to draw from, he had good reason to choose the places and times he did. I feel no pressure to come up with something original but rather to just be true to Bill Shakespeare. I am a slave to Shakespeare's original intention!Not really referring to historical or well-known figures, but rather just ordinary, average people, what in your opinion makes an individual particularly brave or courageous? Overcoming their fears. All heroes quake with fear, they just choose to keep on going.
James & Friends
Shadow puppets' Tony Todd and director Michael Winnick will join James during his US convention weekend, to tell all the fans the behind then scenes secrets from Shadow puppets. Don't want to miss that. Go here to find out more.
Cool Money in Japan
The movie Cool Money were James plays the criminal Bobby Comfort, will be relased on DVD in Japan on April 26.
The Mysterious Youth
Chapter 12 and 13 are now online. Hope you like it!!
Warning: The Mysterious Youth is rated NC-17. Make sure you are old enough to read this
Happy Easter!
Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Easter! Make it a good one. - Mara and Karin
April 9
New music video
I made a new music video about the relationship between Spike and Angel, called Blooded. Lots of voilence, I must say. I just got a new program and I'm trying to learn how to use it, so this is my first attempt. I hope you like it!
James & Friends
More info is released about James's US convention in L.A. Check it out here. It sounds like a wonderful convention with lots of James goodies. And ladies, he will be wearing a tux. It will also be on the beautifull Queen Mary cruise ship. If you live nearby, don't miss it!
April 4
Shadow puppets trailer
Check out the trailer of James's new movie Shadow puppets. It will probably go straight to DVD, so no big screen. Very nice...and a little creepy:
Eight people awake in an abandoned asylum and soon discover that they are subjects of an experiment. As they try to escape a vicious Shadow Creature stalks them, threatening their lives from the darkness .
Starring James Marsters (TV'sBuffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, Angel), Jolene Blalock (Star Trek Enterprise), Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination). Directed by Michael Winnick.
Happy birthday BJ!
Our beloved website Brilliantly James is 3 years old today. It all began with Spike's crib and one picture, and look at us now. Mara and I are very proud of our baby *wink* A big thanks to all the loyal visitors and James fans who support and visit out website.
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