Convention - Paris Fan Festival 2023 : Our return on the panel dedicated to the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer

By Mulder, Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 16 april 2023

The series Buffy the Vampire Slayer aired from 1997 to 2003 and was a huge success. Buffy Summers, played by actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, is a young woman chosen to become the Slayer, a powerful warrior who fights vampires, demons and other supernatural creatures. The series follows Buffy and her group of friends, known as the Scooby Gang, as they battle evil and navigate the complexities of high school and adulthood. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has had a lasting impact on popular culture and is considered a cult classic.

Charisma Carpenter is an American actress known for her role as Cordelia Chase in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-1999) and its spin-off series "Angel" (1999-2004). Cordelia Chase started out as a popular and somewhat superficial high school student in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", before becoming an important member of the main cast in "Angel", where her character underwent a significant evolution. Charisma Carpenter has also appeared in other television series and films, including "Charmed," "Veronica Mars" and the film series "The Expendables." She has continued to work in the entertainment industry, participating in both television and film projects.

James Marsters is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his role as Spike (William the Bloody) in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003) and its spin-off "Angel" (1999-2004). Spike is a vampire with a punk-rock aesthetic and becomes one of the most popular characters of the series. In addition to his work in "Buffy" and "Angel", James Marsters has appeared in other television series such as "Smallville", "Torchwood" and "Runaways". He has also appeared in films such as "P.S. I Love You" and "Dragonball Evolution". In addition to acting, Marsters is also a musician and has released several solo albums. He has made his musical talents known by performing at conventions and events. James Marsters has a devoted fan base, largely due to his portrayal of Spike in the "Buffy" universe.

The Paris Fan Festival is an event organized by New Vega, the media communication group specialized in entertainment. After a successful first edition in 2022, the event is back for a second edition that will take place at the Porte de Versailles on April 15 and 16, 2023. Bringing together all the universes of Pop Culture in one place, fans will be able to discover an offer of animations and activities around their favorite universes: cinema and series, manga and comics, gaming and board games, lifestyle and fooding.  

Comic books will be in the spotlight with the presence of the greatest authors and artists, but also Teri Hatcher, Lois from Lois and Clark, or a life-size Batmobile as well as numerous animations.  In addition to meeting their heroes and creators, fans can fight crime with many activities for the whole family. They can venture into the superhero village to walk through immersive settings and encounter the mythical Batmobile in its Tim Burton movie version.  

Visitors will be able to complete their super-collection from the many publishers and bookstores present on the site. An Urban Comics stand awaits visitors, while derivative products are not to be outdone thanks to the ranges offered by Hasbro, Mattel or Fariboles. Finally, a fascinating exhibition of dioramas created by enthusiasts completes the program. Other emblematic sagas of Pop-Culture, such as Stargate SG-1 or Harry Potter, are also present at the Paris Fan Festival. To make sure you don't miss any announcements, R2D2 has compiled the best links from around the galaxy.

Series Synopsis:
Buffy Summers aspires to a simple and fulfilling life with her family and friends. But the demons lurking in Sunnydale keep reminding her that she must face her responsibilities as a Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Created by Joss Whedon
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green, James Marsters, Marc Blucas, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Amber Benson
Theme music composer: Nerf Herder
Composers: Walter Murphy, Christophe Beck, Shawn Clement, Sean Murray, Thomas Wander, Robert Duncan
Number of episodes 144 (episode list)
Executive Producers: Joss Whedon, David Greenwalt, Marti Noxon, Fran Rubel Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui
Production companies : Mutant Enemy Productions, Sandollar Television, Kuzui Enterprises, 20th Century Fox 
Original Network : The WB (seasons 1-5), UPN (seasons 6-7)
Original Air Date: March 10, 1997 - May 20, 2003
Running Time: 42-51 minutes

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Photos and videos : Boris Colletier