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Slideshow: Fan Films Reclaim the Whedonverse

From to , geek hero Joss Whedon's retired TV franchises still command a loyal following online, where fan filmmakers churn out quality sequels and parodies on shoestring budgets. Annalee Newitz reports from Seattle.
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Avast! Transformed into pirates by a chest of haunted gold, Cherub and company get ready to say "arrgh!" a lot while script supervisor Coe Roberts snaps the clapper board. From left to right: Basil Harris (as Cherub, the vampire with bunny slippers), Brynn Hambly (as Barney), Jennifer Boyd Moon (as Charity Case), Ben Laurance (as Jasper Windham-Hill) and Chris Haddad (as Roger Pipebomb).Photo: Jen Cabarrus

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During a quick rehearsal for the Christmas episode, your intrepid reporter attempts to look menacing as an evil elf with a flail. (The elf's only line: "Joyeux f***ing noel!"). Meanwhile, Santa (Bruce Hall) holds the loot.

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cause -- and, of course, to make sure the pencil in Chris Haddad's eye sticks out at exactly the right angle.

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cast pose during the Christmas episode with their all-important gin. From left to right: Brynn Hambly (as Barney), Chris Haddad (as Roger Pipebomb), Basil Harris (as Cherub, the vampire with bunny slippers), Ben Laurance (as Jasper Windham-Hill) and Jennifer Boyd Moon (as Charity Case).

Photo: Jen Cabarrus