As we get ready for the season finale of Smallville this Thursday, May 14, on The CW, IGN got a chance to chat with Cassidy Freeman. Her character, Tess Mercer, has come a long way since the beginning of the season, going from a search for Lex Luthor to gathering forces to help Clark (Tom Welling) find (and maybe kill) Doomsday (Sam Witwer).
Freeman gave us a sneak peak at the finale, her throwdown with Lois Lane (Erica Durance) and a preview of her upcoming horror film YellowBrickRoad which also stars her brother Clark.
2009年5月14日星期四
ANTM crowns a winner!
So, it's Kris Allen versus Adam Lambert for the title of American Idol. Crazy! Like I've been saying, I adore Kris but I thought Danny Gokey had more star power. Do I think Kris can beat Adam in the American Idol finale? No. But the way things have been going on the show, who knows! Not that it really matters as all three of them are sure to have fine careers going forward after American Idol.
Reality TV Magazine's Britteny Elrick tells us all about Adam Lambert's Entertainment Weekly cover here!
America's Next Top Model crowned a winner last night - the sweet Teyona took home the prize over Allison. I didn't feel invested in either girl, so it was an anticlimactic ending.
Check out Reality TV's Elrick's full run-down here!
Last night's America's Next Top Model was also the last we'll be seeing of Paulina Porizkova, too. She told Craig Ferguson on The Late, Late Show that she was fired -- over the phone and on her birthday. I'm good with that. Porizkova adds nothing to the show and I'd rather see Jay Manuel sitting in the last chair. He'd make a fine judge!
Tonight there are seven season finales! Tonight’s must-watch leads with the Grey’s Anatomy season finale:
Grey's Anatomy
As if last week's episode wasn't heart breaking enough, we have tonight's stunning finale. Izzie must decide whether or not to undergo the cancer surgery while several of the gang have big announcements to make. Are they really going to kill off Izzie? Does it matter?
Like Supernatural, dead doesn't always mean dead on Grey's. It would simply mean that she and Denny can now haunt the place, together.
Reality TV Magazine's Britteny Elrick tells us all about Adam Lambert's Entertainment Weekly cover here!
America's Next Top Model crowned a winner last night - the sweet Teyona took home the prize over Allison. I didn't feel invested in either girl, so it was an anticlimactic ending.
Check out Reality TV's Elrick's full run-down here!
Last night's America's Next Top Model was also the last we'll be seeing of Paulina Porizkova, too. She told Craig Ferguson on The Late, Late Show that she was fired -- over the phone and on her birthday. I'm good with that. Porizkova adds nothing to the show and I'd rather see Jay Manuel sitting in the last chair. He'd make a fine judge!
Tonight there are seven season finales! Tonight’s must-watch leads with the Grey’s Anatomy season finale:
Grey's Anatomy
As if last week's episode wasn't heart breaking enough, we have tonight's stunning finale. Izzie must decide whether or not to undergo the cancer surgery while several of the gang have big announcements to make. Are they really going to kill off Izzie? Does it matter?
Like Supernatural, dead doesn't always mean dead on Grey's. It would simply mean that she and Denny can now haunt the place, together.
Deconstructing Lost's season finale: Does Jesus Christ run the island?
Besides being a little freaked to find the guy who played an abusive ex-husband on Dexter now playing the mysterious figure who runs Lost's island, Jacob, I had a few thoughts about Wednesday's appropriately mind-bending, two-hour Season Five finale, "The Incident."
(SPOILERS AHEAD)
--Somehow, dark-shirted Titus Welliver -- who popped up in the episode's opening moments as a politely murderous foil to Jacob -- morphed into John Locke to manipulate Ben into killing Jacob.
--Vowing to find a "loophole" allowing him to kill Jacob, Welliver's character must somehow be prevented from killing Jacob himself. Thus the manipulation of Ben, until now the show's best manipulator. Ironies abound.
(SPOILERS AHEAD)
--Somehow, dark-shirted Titus Welliver -- who popped up in the episode's opening moments as a politely murderous foil to Jacob -- morphed into John Locke to manipulate Ben into killing Jacob.
--Vowing to find a "loophole" allowing him to kill Jacob, Welliver's character must somehow be prevented from killing Jacob himself. Thus the manipulation of Ben, until now the show's best manipulator. Ironies abound.
'Supernatural': Is Bobby kicking the bucket?
Tonight, “Supernatural” wraps its fourth season and the finale promises to bring the mayhem that's been brewing to a boiling point. The race is on to prevent the final seals from being broken and there will be causalities.
One person whose future isn’t looking so bright? Bobby.
Yes, I know. It breaks my heart, too. But when I caught up with Jim Beaver (Bobby) at a signing to promote his new book this week, I questioned him on the rumors that his character isn't long for the "Supernatural" world, and his words weren’t promising. “I wish I had something encouraging to say about Bobby,” he told me. “There are some big surprises coming up.”
And if this is Bobby’s swan song, fans will be disappointed to hear that he’s not even a major part of the episode. “Bobby’s appearance in the season finale is relatively brief,” Jim shared. “He comes in and then kind of disappears.”
But whatever the outcome for Bobby is, Jim believes it’s all good. “[Creator] Eric [Kripke]’s going to do what’s best for the show,” he said. “He’s very attentive to the fans [and their wishes], but the fans don’t ever have to worry about him bending the show just to accommodate what they would like [to see]. At the same time, he cares what they would like, and I think the very fact that Bobby is still around this long is very much in part because he picked up that the fans liked him.”
If Bobby does end up meeting his maker, Jim isn't sure how that would impact his role on the show. “People do worry an awful lot about characters dying on "Supernatural" even though we’ve pretty much proven [death] doesn’t mean all that much,” he mused. He pointed out that characters that have died often pop back up on the show, long after they were killed off.
So, would you be okay if they axed Bobby?
Don't you think the boys need a father figure around? Someone that doesn't put up with their crap? Especially given their recent problems?
-Reporting by Marisa Roffman
One person whose future isn’t looking so bright? Bobby.
Yes, I know. It breaks my heart, too. But when I caught up with Jim Beaver (Bobby) at a signing to promote his new book this week, I questioned him on the rumors that his character isn't long for the "Supernatural" world, and his words weren’t promising. “I wish I had something encouraging to say about Bobby,” he told me. “There are some big surprises coming up.”
And if this is Bobby’s swan song, fans will be disappointed to hear that he’s not even a major part of the episode. “Bobby’s appearance in the season finale is relatively brief,” Jim shared. “He comes in and then kind of disappears.”
But whatever the outcome for Bobby is, Jim believes it’s all good. “[Creator] Eric [Kripke]’s going to do what’s best for the show,” he said. “He’s very attentive to the fans [and their wishes], but the fans don’t ever have to worry about him bending the show just to accommodate what they would like [to see]. At the same time, he cares what they would like, and I think the very fact that Bobby is still around this long is very much in part because he picked up that the fans liked him.”
If Bobby does end up meeting his maker, Jim isn't sure how that would impact his role on the show. “People do worry an awful lot about characters dying on "Supernatural" even though we’ve pretty much proven [death] doesn’t mean all that much,” he mused. He pointed out that characters that have died often pop back up on the show, long after they were killed off.
So, would you be okay if they axed Bobby?
Don't you think the boys need a father figure around? Someone that doesn't put up with their crap? Especially given their recent problems?
-Reporting by Marisa Roffman
'Grey's,' 'Supernatural' sign off for the season
Before last week's episode of "Grey's Anatomy," yours truly was once again making empty threats.
If Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) didn't walk down the aisle — if the writers found some way to delay the big day once again — that would be it for me. I'd give up altogether on the show, which was remarkably annoying for much of this season.
And yet I have to give credit where credit is due. Creator/executive producer Shonda Rhimes, who also wrote the episode, managed to put the wedding off for at least a while. And I'm not even considering going through with my threat to remove "Grey's Anatomy" from by DVR recording list.
If you haven't been watching, neither Meredith nor Derek really wanted a big wedding. But they allowed Izzie (Katherine Heigl) to plan one for them because it kept her occupied while she fought a potentially fatal form of cancer.
When Izzie's condition took a turn for the worse, Meredith and Derek turned the big wedding Izzie had planned over to her — and Izzie married Alex (Justin Chambers).
I didn't shed any tears (really), but my two daughters were both openly crying as the scenes played out.
If Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) didn't walk down the aisle — if the writers found some way to delay the big day once again — that would be it for me. I'd give up altogether on the show, which was remarkably annoying for much of this season.
And yet I have to give credit where credit is due. Creator/executive producer Shonda Rhimes, who also wrote the episode, managed to put the wedding off for at least a while. And I'm not even considering going through with my threat to remove "Grey's Anatomy" from by DVR recording list.
If you haven't been watching, neither Meredith nor Derek really wanted a big wedding. But they allowed Izzie (Katherine Heigl) to plan one for them because it kept her occupied while she fought a potentially fatal form of cancer.
When Izzie's condition took a turn for the worse, Meredith and Derek turned the big wedding Izzie had planned over to her — and Izzie married Alex (Justin Chambers).
I didn't shed any tears (really), but my two daughters were both openly crying as the scenes played out.
2009年5月12日星期二
Bryan Q. Miller Talks Teen Titans, Batgirl
Bryan Q. Miller pulled a rabbit out his hat earlier this year when he introduced Zatanna to the “Smallville” mythos by writing the Season 8 episode, “Hex.” DC Comics obviously thought Miller had a handle on scripting young heroes, because after penning three episodes of the CW hit series, the publisher gave him a multi-issue arc on “Teen Titans” for his first assignment in comics.
For Miller’s debut effort, he serves as co-writer on “Teen Titans” #72 with Sean McKeever (who also scripts Ravager back-up stories), and finishes the next two issues on his own. The writer says the fill-in story serves as a “pivotal narrative bridge” for the title moving forward.
But that’s not all for the relative newcomer.
DC revealed via its blog The Source that Miller will launch “Batgirl” in August – the final piece to the puzzle that is the Batverse post-“Battle for the Cowl.”
CBR sat down with Bryan Q. Miller to talk about these projects and more.
For Miller’s debut effort, he serves as co-writer on “Teen Titans” #72 with Sean McKeever (who also scripts Ravager back-up stories), and finishes the next two issues on his own. The writer says the fill-in story serves as a “pivotal narrative bridge” for the title moving forward.
But that’s not all for the relative newcomer.
DC revealed via its blog The Source that Miller will launch “Batgirl” in August – the final piece to the puzzle that is the Batverse post-“Battle for the Cowl.”
CBR sat down with Bryan Q. Miller to talk about these projects and more.
New Smallville season finale clip blames Chloe for everything
I'm not even gonna try to guess who will die in Thursday's season finale of Smallville. If the show wants to line up with Superman lore, then Clark will definitely bite it and be resurrected next season. If not, then almost anyone could be dead by episode's end (except Lois, Erica Durance has already signed on for season nine).
Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing Chloe go. I don't hate the character, but it seems like she's caused nothing but problems for Clark this season. It looks like the latest preview clip for this week's season ender, "Doomsday" agrees with me.
"And now because of Chloe, you cannot defeat him." Oh, that's hilarious. I love how Cosmic Boy blames the rise of Doomsday and the future death of Clark all on poor little Chloe. His list of Chloe's mistakes seems to go on and on and it basically ends with, "Everything's gonna go to hell because Chloe, you know, exists!"
Of course, this probably means Chloe will not die in the finale. It's more likely that somebody like Tess Mercer, The Dark Arrow or another Justice Leaguer will meet his or her end. Check out this spoiler page for more clues.
Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing Chloe go. I don't hate the character, but it seems like she's caused nothing but problems for Clark this season. It looks like the latest preview clip for this week's season ender, "Doomsday" agrees with me.
"And now because of Chloe, you cannot defeat him." Oh, that's hilarious. I love how Cosmic Boy blames the rise of Doomsday and the future death of Clark all on poor little Chloe. His list of Chloe's mistakes seems to go on and on and it basically ends with, "Everything's gonna go to hell because Chloe, you know, exists!"
Of course, this probably means Chloe will not die in the finale. It's more likely that somebody like Tess Mercer, The Dark Arrow or another Justice Leaguer will meet his or her end. Check out this spoiler page for more clues.
Lots Of Grand Finales On Television This Week
It's the biggest week of the year for TV series finales.
Dozens of shows say farewell for now, either by tying up their action or leaving stories gaping wide open with cliffhangers.
Prominent among them tonight is the finale of "Brothers & Sisters" (ABC, 10 p.m.), which promises a resolution to its most recent crisis (a brother missing in Mexico, even before flu is detected).
The second half of a two-part murder case on "Cold Case" ( CBS, 9 p.m.) closes that show's season. And a nuclear crisis is part of the fourth-season finale of "The Unit" (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Dozens of shows say farewell for now, either by tying up their action or leaving stories gaping wide open with cliffhangers.
Prominent among them tonight is the finale of "Brothers & Sisters" (ABC, 10 p.m.), which promises a resolution to its most recent crisis (a brother missing in Mexico, even before flu is detected).
The second half of a two-part murder case on "Cold Case" ( CBS, 9 p.m.) closes that show's season. And a nuclear crisis is part of the fourth-season finale of "The Unit" (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Eddie Kaye Thomas cast in 'America'
Eddie Kaye Thomas has joined HBO's upcoming comedy series "How to Make It in America" as a regular.
Additionally, Misha Collins has been upped to a regular on the CW drama "Supernatural," and Stephen Dunham has been added to TBS' comedy "The Bill Engvall Show."
Thomas guest-starred on the pilot for "How to Make It," which revolves around Ben (Bryan Greenberg) and his friend Cam (Victor Rasuk), enterprising twentysomethings who hustle their way through New York determined to achieve the American dream.
Thomas plays a guy who went to high school with Ben. He now runs a hedge fund and is extremely rich but wants to be cool -- at any price.
Thomas, who starred on Fox's " 'Til Death" and voices a character on "American Dad!" is repped by Gersh and Untitled.
Collins had recurred on 12 episodes of "Supernatural," morphing between otherworldly angel Castiel and hapless family man Jimmy Novak. He is repped by SMS and Framework.
On "Bill Engvall," Dunham will play Engvall's brother Kenny, a likable ne'er-do-well who gets by on his charm. Domain-repped Dunham ("What I Like About You") joins as a recurring this season with an option to become a series regular.
Eddie Kaye Thomas cast in 'America'
Misha Collins becomes 'Supernatural' regular
By Nellie Andreeva
May 10, 2009, 11:00 PM ET
Eddie Kaye Thomas has joined HBO's upcoming comedy series "How to Make It in America" as a regular.
Additionally, Misha Collins has been upped to a regular on the CW drama "Supernatural," and Stephen Dunham has been added to TBS' comedy "The Bill Engvall Show."
Thomas guest-starred on the pilot for "How to Make It," which revolves around Ben (Bryan Greenberg) and his friend Cam (Victor Rasuk), enterprising twentysomethings who hustle their way through New York determined to achieve the American dream.
Thomas plays a guy who went to high school with Ben. He now runs a hedge fund and is extremely rich but wants to be cool -- at any price.
Thomas, who starred on Fox's " 'Til Death" and voices a character on "American Dad!" is repped by Gersh and Untitled.
Collins had recurred on 12 episodes of "Supernatural," morphing between otherworldly angel Castiel and hapless family man Jimmy Novak. He is repped by SMS and Framework.
On "Bill Engvall," Dunham will play Engvall's brother Kenny, a likable ne'er-do-well who gets by on his charm. Domain-repped Dunham ("What I Like About You") joins as a recurring this season with an option to become a series regular.
Additionally, Misha Collins has been upped to a regular on the CW drama "Supernatural," and Stephen Dunham has been added to TBS' comedy "The Bill Engvall Show."
Thomas guest-starred on the pilot for "How to Make It," which revolves around Ben (Bryan Greenberg) and his friend Cam (Victor Rasuk), enterprising twentysomethings who hustle their way through New York determined to achieve the American dream.
Thomas plays a guy who went to high school with Ben. He now runs a hedge fund and is extremely rich but wants to be cool -- at any price.
Thomas, who starred on Fox's " 'Til Death" and voices a character on "American Dad!" is repped by Gersh and Untitled.
Collins had recurred on 12 episodes of "Supernatural," morphing between otherworldly angel Castiel and hapless family man Jimmy Novak. He is repped by SMS and Framework.
On "Bill Engvall," Dunham will play Engvall's brother Kenny, a likable ne'er-do-well who gets by on his charm. Domain-repped Dunham ("What I Like About You") joins as a recurring this season with an option to become a series regular.
Eddie Kaye Thomas cast in 'America'
Misha Collins becomes 'Supernatural' regular
By Nellie Andreeva
May 10, 2009, 11:00 PM ET
Eddie Kaye Thomas has joined HBO's upcoming comedy series "How to Make It in America" as a regular.
Additionally, Misha Collins has been upped to a regular on the CW drama "Supernatural," and Stephen Dunham has been added to TBS' comedy "The Bill Engvall Show."
Thomas guest-starred on the pilot for "How to Make It," which revolves around Ben (Bryan Greenberg) and his friend Cam (Victor Rasuk), enterprising twentysomethings who hustle their way through New York determined to achieve the American dream.
Thomas plays a guy who went to high school with Ben. He now runs a hedge fund and is extremely rich but wants to be cool -- at any price.
Thomas, who starred on Fox's " 'Til Death" and voices a character on "American Dad!" is repped by Gersh and Untitled.
Collins had recurred on 12 episodes of "Supernatural," morphing between otherworldly angel Castiel and hapless family man Jimmy Novak. He is repped by SMS and Framework.
On "Bill Engvall," Dunham will play Engvall's brother Kenny, a likable ne'er-do-well who gets by on his charm. Domain-repped Dunham ("What I Like About You") joins as a recurring this season with an option to become a series regular.
Supernaturally sexy
Like Buffy Summers before them, brothers Dean and Sam Winchester carry a heavy load: protecting the world from evil.
While Buffy the Vampire Slayer spent most of her time warding off demons and other supernatural creatures that emerged from the Hellmouth beneath her high school, Dean and Sam have no such geographical restrictions.
In the cult hit Supernatural, Dean and Sam crisscross the US in their distinctive 1967 Chevy Impala, following up reports of unusual and/or paranormal activity and hunting for the demon that killed their mother.
Since the show’s debut in 2005, the brothers have fought off everything from demons and shape-shifters to zombies and vampires.
Supernatural was recently ranked at No. 11 on The Times Online’s list of the top 50 recent US TV shows, ahead of Law and Order, ER, House and Mad Men and not far behind The Shield, 24, The Sopranos and list-topper, The Wire.
The show has a well-credentialled creative team — one of its executive producers, McG, directed the soon-to-be released Terminator Salvation.
Director and executive producer Kim Manners, who died in January after battling cancer, earned four Emmy nominations for his work on The X-Files
In the US, season four of Supernatural increased its audience by 13 per cent and attracts about 3.3 million viewers against Grey’s Anatomy and CSI.
Although you are unlikely to find Supernatural listed among Australia’s top-rated TV shows, it has a devoted cult following here, just as it does overseas.
Last year when season four was fast-tracked from the US it was attracting an average of 652,000 viewers nationally and just under 100,000 viewers in Perth.
More important for Ten, Supernatural last year attracted a 41.2 per cent share (48.9 per cent in Perth) of viewers in the 16 to 39 age group and pulled a 34.7 per cent national share and 41.8 per cent Perth share on its return last week..
Although many sci-fi inspired shows skew towards young males, having handsome leads in Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki has brought in a 54 per cent female audience.
It was the show’s strong female fan base that helped bring the stars to Sydney last month for the Supernatural convention All Hell Breaks Loose.
Perth fan Renae Nahajski says she doesn’t consider herself to be a sci-fi fan and never watched Smallville or Buffy but was immediately hooked on Supernatural.
“It’s scary, I like a bit of a scare every now and then and I really like the relationship between the brothers,” says the Mt Hawthorn teacher and mother-of-three.
Mrs Nahajski is among the thousands of fans who frequent Supernatural fan forums and websites to find out the latest gossip and express their thoughts on plot-twists and casting.
One criticism of shows such as Supernatural and Lost is that mythology and back stories make it hard to follow for casual viewers. But Supernatural’s standalone episodes, often with a humorous twist, have made it easier for the casual viewer to enjoy Dean and Sam’s adventures.
While the majority of viewers tune in because of Sam and Dean and the recurring theme of good versus evil, others love the show because of its pop culture references, the soundtrack and that cool Chevy.
Supernatural returns to Australian screens tonight at episode nine of season four, with Sam explaining how he became so close to Ruby (played this season by Genevieve Cortese) while Dean was in hell. This has been regarded as a landmark and daring season because it is also quite likely to be the penultimate one.
Creator and executive producer Eric Kripke has always maintained he only wants Supernatural to run for five seasons.
Hunky stars Ackles (Dean) and Padalecki (Sam) have also expressed a desire to see the show come to its natural end after five seasons, with Ackles stating recently he’d rather see the brothers go out in a blaze of glory than happily ever after.
Supernatural has made household names of the pair but they barely get to see family and friends while filming on location in Vancouver.
The pair carry a heavy workload, appearing in almost every scene and attempts to introduce other series regulars to lessen their workloads have not always been welcomed by vocal fans.
That changed somewhat this season with the arrival of Misha Collins as Castiel, the trench coat-wearing male angel responsible for helping Dean escape hell. Dean was dragged to hell kicking and screaming at the end of the third season as part of an earlier deal to save Sam’s life.
Mrs Nahajski says most fans have not liked the brothers having potential love interests — some have accused producers of hiring attractive females to boost young male viewers — but have accepted the arrival of Castiel.
Later this season fans will also be tested by the arrival of a third Winchester brother, Adam (Jake Abel).
Supernatural airs tonight at 9.30 on Ten.
SUE YEAP
While Buffy the Vampire Slayer spent most of her time warding off demons and other supernatural creatures that emerged from the Hellmouth beneath her high school, Dean and Sam have no such geographical restrictions.
In the cult hit Supernatural, Dean and Sam crisscross the US in their distinctive 1967 Chevy Impala, following up reports of unusual and/or paranormal activity and hunting for the demon that killed their mother.
Since the show’s debut in 2005, the brothers have fought off everything from demons and shape-shifters to zombies and vampires.
Supernatural was recently ranked at No. 11 on The Times Online’s list of the top 50 recent US TV shows, ahead of Law and Order, ER, House and Mad Men and not far behind The Shield, 24, The Sopranos and list-topper, The Wire.
The show has a well-credentialled creative team — one of its executive producers, McG, directed the soon-to-be released Terminator Salvation.
Director and executive producer Kim Manners, who died in January after battling cancer, earned four Emmy nominations for his work on The X-Files
In the US, season four of Supernatural increased its audience by 13 per cent and attracts about 3.3 million viewers against Grey’s Anatomy and CSI.
Although you are unlikely to find Supernatural listed among Australia’s top-rated TV shows, it has a devoted cult following here, just as it does overseas.
Last year when season four was fast-tracked from the US it was attracting an average of 652,000 viewers nationally and just under 100,000 viewers in Perth.
More important for Ten, Supernatural last year attracted a 41.2 per cent share (48.9 per cent in Perth) of viewers in the 16 to 39 age group and pulled a 34.7 per cent national share and 41.8 per cent Perth share on its return last week..
Although many sci-fi inspired shows skew towards young males, having handsome leads in Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki has brought in a 54 per cent female audience.
It was the show’s strong female fan base that helped bring the stars to Sydney last month for the Supernatural convention All Hell Breaks Loose.
Perth fan Renae Nahajski says she doesn’t consider herself to be a sci-fi fan and never watched Smallville or Buffy but was immediately hooked on Supernatural.
“It’s scary, I like a bit of a scare every now and then and I really like the relationship between the brothers,” says the Mt Hawthorn teacher and mother-of-three.
Mrs Nahajski is among the thousands of fans who frequent Supernatural fan forums and websites to find out the latest gossip and express their thoughts on plot-twists and casting.
One criticism of shows such as Supernatural and Lost is that mythology and back stories make it hard to follow for casual viewers. But Supernatural’s standalone episodes, often with a humorous twist, have made it easier for the casual viewer to enjoy Dean and Sam’s adventures.
While the majority of viewers tune in because of Sam and Dean and the recurring theme of good versus evil, others love the show because of its pop culture references, the soundtrack and that cool Chevy.
Supernatural returns to Australian screens tonight at episode nine of season four, with Sam explaining how he became so close to Ruby (played this season by Genevieve Cortese) while Dean was in hell. This has been regarded as a landmark and daring season because it is also quite likely to be the penultimate one.
Creator and executive producer Eric Kripke has always maintained he only wants Supernatural to run for five seasons.
Hunky stars Ackles (Dean) and Padalecki (Sam) have also expressed a desire to see the show come to its natural end after five seasons, with Ackles stating recently he’d rather see the brothers go out in a blaze of glory than happily ever after.
Supernatural has made household names of the pair but they barely get to see family and friends while filming on location in Vancouver.
The pair carry a heavy workload, appearing in almost every scene and attempts to introduce other series regulars to lessen their workloads have not always been welcomed by vocal fans.
That changed somewhat this season with the arrival of Misha Collins as Castiel, the trench coat-wearing male angel responsible for helping Dean escape hell. Dean was dragged to hell kicking and screaming at the end of the third season as part of an earlier deal to save Sam’s life.
Mrs Nahajski says most fans have not liked the brothers having potential love interests — some have accused producers of hiring attractive females to boost young male viewers — but have accepted the arrival of Castiel.
Later this season fans will also be tested by the arrival of a third Winchester brother, Adam (Jake Abel).
Supernatural airs tonight at 9.30 on Ten.
SUE YEAP
2009年5月8日星期五
Preview of 'Smallville' Season 8 Finale: Doomsday
Through the just-released preview, Clark finally comes to knowledge of what he has to do in the final battle against Doomsday. The season finale of "Smallville" airs May 14, bringing back one of the Legionnaires as well as other Justice Leaguers.
Oliver tells Clark he must kill Davis, as Doomsday is a serious threat and must be stopped at all costs. However, Clark struggles with taking a human life, so the Green Arrow and his team decide to take matters into their own hands. Lois takes on Tess, but the fight takes a shocking turn. Meanwhile, Chloe gets caught in the middle of Oliver and Clark's battle over killing Davis.
Based on some scoops released in prior weeks, the members of Justice League that will assist Clark in defeating Doomsday are Bart Allen aka Impulse, and Dinah Lance aka Black Canary. While the Legionnaire that returns is reportedly Rokk Krinn aka Cosmic Boy.
"Smallville" has been picked up for a ninth season. Co-executive producer Brian W. Peterson said that they have had some preparations on who will be back in the new season. He said, "We introduced several this year that we'll probably bring back next year. We loved Zatanna. We looked at a few others that we want to introduce, but we're going to wait for Comic-Con to release all that."
Oliver tells Clark he must kill Davis, as Doomsday is a serious threat and must be stopped at all costs. However, Clark struggles with taking a human life, so the Green Arrow and his team decide to take matters into their own hands. Lois takes on Tess, but the fight takes a shocking turn. Meanwhile, Chloe gets caught in the middle of Oliver and Clark's battle over killing Davis.
Based on some scoops released in prior weeks, the members of Justice League that will assist Clark in defeating Doomsday are Bart Allen aka Impulse, and Dinah Lance aka Black Canary. While the Legionnaire that returns is reportedly Rokk Krinn aka Cosmic Boy.
"Smallville" has been picked up for a ninth season. Co-executive producer Brian W. Peterson said that they have had some preparations on who will be back in the new season. He said, "We introduced several this year that we'll probably bring back next year. We loved Zatanna. We looked at a few others that we want to introduce, but we're going to wait for Comic-Con to release all that."
TV Review: SMALLVILLE - SEASON EIGHT - 'Injustice'
It’s drama drama drama drama drama followed by more drama on SMALLVILLE, “Injustice”. Next week is the season finale, so they had to throw some extra spice in this episode for the final build up. I’m sure die hard fans of SMALLVILLE thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Me, I was entertained, but not blown away.
was caught off guard by Chloe’s (Allison Mack) seeming 180 turn around on what should be done about Davis (Sam Witwer, who, incidentally, did not make an appearance this episode). She turned from his sole advocate into one of the lynch mob out to execute him. The presence of Bette (Jessica Parker Kennedy), AKA Plastique and Parasite (Brendan Fletcher) added to my suspicion that something was very wrong with Chloe.
In what felt like a lazy bail out, it turns out that it wasn’t really Chloe at all. It was Eva (Anna Williams), Tess Mercer’s (Cassidy Freeman) personal assistant, who just also happens to be a shape shifter. It seemed week, being that I don’t remember any mention of her having any abilities, much less that of a shape shifter. No matter, this little sleight of hand finally allows Tess to confirm that Clark (Tom Welling) is really of alien origin, and the one mentioned in the prophecy to battle Doomsday.
I suppose what we can take from “Injustice” is that all the cards are laid out now. Davis will not be saved (anyone who has read the comics knows that, but at least now it’s official on SMALLVILLE). The battle between Clark and Doomsday will happen.
was caught off guard by Chloe’s (Allison Mack) seeming 180 turn around on what should be done about Davis (Sam Witwer, who, incidentally, did not make an appearance this episode). She turned from his sole advocate into one of the lynch mob out to execute him. The presence of Bette (Jessica Parker Kennedy), AKA Plastique and Parasite (Brendan Fletcher) added to my suspicion that something was very wrong with Chloe.
In what felt like a lazy bail out, it turns out that it wasn’t really Chloe at all. It was Eva (Anna Williams), Tess Mercer’s (Cassidy Freeman) personal assistant, who just also happens to be a shape shifter. It seemed week, being that I don’t remember any mention of her having any abilities, much less that of a shape shifter. No matter, this little sleight of hand finally allows Tess to confirm that Clark (Tom Welling) is really of alien origin, and the one mentioned in the prophecy to battle Doomsday.
I suppose what we can take from “Injustice” is that all the cards are laid out now. Davis will not be saved (anyone who has read the comics knows that, but at least now it’s official on SMALLVILLE). The battle between Clark and Doomsday will happen.
On TV this week, May 11-15
SEASON FINALE Supernatural, 9 p.m., CW What's with these TV shows? The apocalypse is always nigh just as the season is coming to a close.
True Blood: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review
It isn't easy being a bloodsucker in the twenty-first century. Mass media has made their seedy behavior impossible to hide, lore and legend have revealed their snazziest tricks, and armed religious zealots have equipped themselves with better weapons to jab through their unbeating hearts. Gone are the days of romantic delusions of grandeur... gone are the days of prowling on unsuspecting weaklings who foolishly separate from the herd... gone are the days of rule. Such are the challenges faced by vampiric society in creator Alan Ball's True Blood, an ongoing HBO series based on bestselling author Charlaine Harris' nine Southern Vampire Mysteries novels. In Harris and Ball's intriguing alternate reality, vampires have come out of the coffin to a slack-jawed public and began to request equal rights (no subtext there). But even though the invention and widespread distribution of synthetic blood has relieved the creatures of their need to kill, the vamps find it increasingly difficult to integrate into society. Lawmakers debate the extent to which the supernatural beings should be considered citizens, staunch traditionalists demand blood of their own, and everyday people are forced to choose between tolerance and extinction.
'Supernatural' 4th Season Finale Preview: Lucifer Rising
The season finale of "Supernatural" will air next week, May 14 with the apocalypse finally arriving. Sam and Dean prepare for the fight in very different ways. Sam joins Ruby on a final run to kill Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher), while Castiel and Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) tell Dean it's time to play his part in stopping Lucifer.
Creator Eric Kripke who directs the episode, has shared some hints to TV Guide regarding the characters on the verge of Apocalypse. He said, "The Apocalypse is coming down to the wire, and it's time for Dean to play his part. While we're on the subject, besides Zach and Cass, a lot of the Angel gang are coming back. Anna makes an appearance, and even the Prophet Chuck pops in for a bit."
He also confirmed that there will be a "big cliffhanger" as well as major deaths that will affect the storyline of the fifth season.
Creator Eric Kripke who directs the episode, has shared some hints to TV Guide regarding the characters on the verge of Apocalypse. He said, "The Apocalypse is coming down to the wire, and it's time for Dean to play his part. While we're on the subject, besides Zach and Cass, a lot of the Angel gang are coming back. Anna makes an appearance, and even the Prophet Chuck pops in for a bit."
He also confirmed that there will be a "big cliffhanger" as well as major deaths that will affect the storyline of the fifth season.
2009年5月6日星期三
NCIS' Final Four: Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool & More
The much-talked about final four episodes are finally upon us, and for fans of CBS' kooky clan of Naval criminal investigators on NCIS, that means we get to see the backdoor episode to the planned spinoff featuring Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J.
Chris and LL show up in tonight's episode, "Legend Part 1," and in next Tuesday's "Legend Part 2." But contrary to published reports, the spinoff—which has yet to be picked up (wait for after the May 20 CBS Upfronts in New York for that)—is not titled NCIS: Legend, according to show runner Shane Brennan.
Legend's Meaning: "Legend is a word coined by the East German secret police, the Stasi, and it means deep background. If you're going undercover, you need to have a legend, a backstory that holds up under scrutiny. The new show, which takes place in Los Angeles, takes a look at what it's like to be an undercover agent. That is, how it differs from NCIS. No one from NCIS is moving over to this new show. We'll announce the spinoff title when the show gets picked up."
Chris and LL show up in tonight's episode, "Legend Part 1," and in next Tuesday's "Legend Part 2." But contrary to published reports, the spinoff—which has yet to be picked up (wait for after the May 20 CBS Upfronts in New York for that)—is not titled NCIS: Legend, according to show runner Shane Brennan.
Legend's Meaning: "Legend is a word coined by the East German secret police, the Stasi, and it means deep background. If you're going undercover, you need to have a legend, a backstory that holds up under scrutiny. The new show, which takes place in Los Angeles, takes a look at what it's like to be an undercover agent. That is, how it differs from NCIS. No one from NCIS is moving over to this new show. We'll announce the spinoff title when the show gets picked up."
Comment: Heigl, 'Grey's Anatomy,' have ruined Izzie
This year, however, in Season 5, Izzie outdid herself: She had sex with a dead guy. More precisely, Izzie slept with Denny's ghost. After a bout of supernatural lovemaking, however, Izzie grew irritated with his lingering presence, leading him to apologize to her for having died.
"No. No, (expletive) you!" Izzie yelled. "No, you don't get to apologize for dying. You don't get to apologize, because I killed you!"
I don't care if she was venting a guilty conscience — only Izzie Stevens would berate the ghost of her dead fiancé because he said he was sorry for dying. We later learned that Denny was an apparition caused by skin cancer that has metastasized to Izzie's brain. This does not excuse the writers for having subjecting us to ghost sex, however, in case they were wondering.
Now Izzie is undergoing treatment for her cancer, which has made her sympathetic and vulnerable. But don't be fooled. Annoyance is ready to strike at all times, as Izzie's frenetic planning of Meredith Grey's wedding has so clearly demonstrated.
Who's fault?
"No. No, (expletive) you!" Izzie yelled. "No, you don't get to apologize for dying. You don't get to apologize, because I killed you!"
I don't care if she was venting a guilty conscience — only Izzie Stevens would berate the ghost of her dead fiancé because he said he was sorry for dying. We later learned that Denny was an apparition caused by skin cancer that has metastasized to Izzie's brain. This does not excuse the writers for having subjecting us to ghost sex, however, in case they were wondering.
Now Izzie is undergoing treatment for her cancer, which has made her sympathetic and vulnerable. But don't be fooled. Annoyance is ready to strike at all times, as Izzie's frenetic planning of Meredith Grey's wedding has so clearly demonstrated.
Who's fault?
Hot author: Charlaine Harris bites back into vampire series
On the appeal of vampires and other supernatural creatures: "We are so obsessed with youth that the idea of creatures that can remain eternally young, never have to worry about wrinkles or arthritis, is the ideal in our culture."
The other reason: "They're sexy."
Fun fact: Harris' blood type is B-negative.
First supernatural thrill: "I read Edgar Allan Poe at an early age, and that left an indelible impression."
The other reason: "They're sexy."
Fun fact: Harris' blood type is B-negative.
First supernatural thrill: "I read Edgar Allan Poe at an early age, and that left an indelible impression."
Fringe Renewed for a Full Second Season
In a move long expected, Fox had decided to bring back the supernatural thriller Fringe next year for a full 22-episode season.
We’ve had our issues with it, but the series has the considerable good fortune to be branded as part of J.J. Abrams’ creative legacy—stock that’s about to soar even higher when Star Trek opens this weekend. The show has been among the top-rated new series this season, including in advertiser-friendly demographics.
We’ve had our issues with it, but the series has the considerable good fortune to be branded as part of J.J. Abrams’ creative legacy—stock that’s about to soar even higher when Star Trek opens this weekend. The show has been among the top-rated new series this season, including in advertiser-friendly demographics.
Summer movie season begins
Star Trek' - The movie to beat this summer is a bracing overhaul of the classic franchise that shouldn't - and so far hasn't - disappoint the faithful legions. The whole thing feels meticulously worked over and is polished to a blinding sheen, like a candy-apple red Ferrari. It runs that well, and that fast, too. Best of all, it does its kinetic ballets and gripping sci-fi intrigue with scoops of humor and sprinkles of self-aware cool. Opening tonight at some theaters and wide Friday.
'Angels & Demons' - 'The Da Vinci Code' was a walkout affair for us, so hopes are slim for this supernatural thriller sequel that's sure to tweak the Vatican's nose. What's not slim? Box office potential. 'Da Vinci' hauled in nearly $800 million worldwide. Demonic. (May 15)
'Terminator Salvation' - Wherein Christian Bale berates cast and crew and anyone who trespasses into his sightlines ... and that's behind the scenes. In this fourth chapter in the lucrative series, Bale plays an adult and action-packed John Connor in 2018 (is the future really that near?). Battles remain to be fought. Someone ferocious is needed. Here's your man. (May 21)
'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' - Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Robin Williams team for institutional mayhem, this time in the titular corridors and not the Museum of Natural History as in the original. Funny, we can tell exactly how this family fare will play out (frantically, exhaustingly). (May 22)
'Up' - One of these days Pixar will make a hit movie. The dazzling animation factory's at it again, this time with an old man (voiced by Ed Asner) who attaches balloons to his house so he can float away to South America. Certain to inspire many Americans facing foreclosure. (May 29)
'Angels & Demons' - 'The Da Vinci Code' was a walkout affair for us, so hopes are slim for this supernatural thriller sequel that's sure to tweak the Vatican's nose. What's not slim? Box office potential. 'Da Vinci' hauled in nearly $800 million worldwide. Demonic. (May 15)
'Terminator Salvation' - Wherein Christian Bale berates cast and crew and anyone who trespasses into his sightlines ... and that's behind the scenes. In this fourth chapter in the lucrative series, Bale plays an adult and action-packed John Connor in 2018 (is the future really that near?). Battles remain to be fought. Someone ferocious is needed. Here's your man. (May 21)
'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' - Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Robin Williams team for institutional mayhem, this time in the titular corridors and not the Museum of Natural History as in the original. Funny, we can tell exactly how this family fare will play out (frantically, exhaustingly). (May 22)
'Up' - One of these days Pixar will make a hit movie. The dazzling animation factory's at it again, this time with an old man (voiced by Ed Asner) who attaches balloons to his house so he can float away to South America. Certain to inspire many Americans facing foreclosure. (May 29)
2009年5月4日星期一
Spoiler Chat: Is Trek Star Quinto Leaving Heroes for Good?
Erica in Dallas: I'm really worried about Susan after last night's episode of Desperate Housewives. Dave is out for blood. What's the scoop?
Never fear, Teri Hatcher doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon. "I intend on having a job on Desperate Housewives next year, but it's definitely [a] dramatic [finale]," she tells us. As we teased before, Susan's not the only one in trouble on Wisteria Lane, so the real question you should be asking is, How far does Dave cross the line?
Sabrina in Carmel, Calif.: Any word on if they're going to replace Edie on Desperate Housewives next season?
While that does seem to be a common occurrence on our favorite fictional street, Teri Hatcher wants to make sure fans know that Nicollette Sheridan's Edie cannot be replaced. "I don't think you can go at it like 'replacing her.' It will open up an arena for new, imaginative things to happen." But Brenda Strong teased, "I think Wisteria Lane will definitely be shy of an Edie. I don't think anything is written in stone, but there's room for a new neighbor." Thoughts on who should move in this time around?
Lonnie in Chicago: Any hints on what villains are coming to Smallville?
A few fan faves will be back next season, but we'll have to wait a while to find out the rest. Says Brian Peterson, "We introduced several this year that we'll probably bring back next year. We loved Zatanna. We looked at a few others that we want to introduce, but we're going to wait for Comic-Con to release all that." One hero you won't see stopping by is Batman. Though the producers really want to have him on the show, Kelly Sounders says there's still trouble with the franchise crossovers: "Obviously everybody wants to keep all the franchises going and give the fans what they want in each. If that opening ever, ever occurs, we'll be all over it."
Never fear, Teri Hatcher doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon. "I intend on having a job on Desperate Housewives next year, but it's definitely [a] dramatic [finale]," she tells us. As we teased before, Susan's not the only one in trouble on Wisteria Lane, so the real question you should be asking is, How far does Dave cross the line?
Sabrina in Carmel, Calif.: Any word on if they're going to replace Edie on Desperate Housewives next season?
While that does seem to be a common occurrence on our favorite fictional street, Teri Hatcher wants to make sure fans know that Nicollette Sheridan's Edie cannot be replaced. "I don't think you can go at it like 'replacing her.' It will open up an arena for new, imaginative things to happen." But Brenda Strong teased, "I think Wisteria Lane will definitely be shy of an Edie. I don't think anything is written in stone, but there's room for a new neighbor." Thoughts on who should move in this time around?
Lonnie in Chicago: Any hints on what villains are coming to Smallville?
A few fan faves will be back next season, but we'll have to wait a while to find out the rest. Says Brian Peterson, "We introduced several this year that we'll probably bring back next year. We loved Zatanna. We looked at a few others that we want to introduce, but we're going to wait for Comic-Con to release all that." One hero you won't see stopping by is Batman. Though the producers really want to have him on the show, Kelly Sounders says there's still trouble with the franchise crossovers: "Obviously everybody wants to keep all the franchises going and give the fans what they want in each. If that opening ever, ever occurs, we'll be all over it."
NBC goes back to basics after season of failures
Definitely coming this fall: Heroes, new cop drama Southland, Amy Poehler's comedy Parks and Recreation and the Thursday editions of Weekend Update which proved so popular in the fall's election season, now dubbed Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday.
NBC executives also told reporters Monday that cop drama Life was canceled and supernatural drama Medium hasn't been renewed. And, despite being barred by a judge from competing, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains in promotional photos for the reality show I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, somehow.
What they didn't reveal: The fate of Chuck, the Monday adventure comedy which has mobilized a serious cult following among TV nerds and critics (okay, often the same people). Also left hanging: the fate of NBC senior citizen, Law & Order. Spinoff Special Victims Unit is expected to return — with or without its two stars, now seeking more money — along with The Biggest Loser.
This writing has been on this wall since NBC gave its 10 p.m. hour to Jay Leno for the fall and benched ambitious drama Kings, curbing a stream of expensive productions mostly designed to show that entertainment head Ben Silverman could play with the big boys.
It's back to basics for NBC, which will announce May 19 which of its current series survives to fall and where all this new stuff will land.
That's when we'll get a better look at the future of network TV — which is starting to look a lot like the past.
NBC executives also told reporters Monday that cop drama Life was canceled and supernatural drama Medium hasn't been renewed. And, despite being barred by a judge from competing, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains in promotional photos for the reality show I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, somehow.
What they didn't reveal: The fate of Chuck, the Monday adventure comedy which has mobilized a serious cult following among TV nerds and critics (okay, often the same people). Also left hanging: the fate of NBC senior citizen, Law & Order. Spinoff Special Victims Unit is expected to return — with or without its two stars, now seeking more money — along with The Biggest Loser.
This writing has been on this wall since NBC gave its 10 p.m. hour to Jay Leno for the fall and benched ambitious drama Kings, curbing a stream of expensive productions mostly designed to show that entertainment head Ben Silverman could play with the big boys.
It's back to basics for NBC, which will announce May 19 which of its current series survives to fall and where all this new stuff will land.
That's when we'll get a better look at the future of network TV — which is starting to look a lot like the past.
24's frenzied finish
Gossip Girl has Blair and Georgina hatching a revenge plot while Dancing with the Stars dances towards a final fourThe CW's Gossip Girl has the gang plotting a little revenge while the lovechild that was supposedly dead of Lilly and Rufus appears to be alive and well. Blair puts Georgina on notice to make amends for her past that plays into the aforementioned revenge plot. The rivalry between Chuck and Nate over Blair reaches an explosive point. Meanwhile, remember Dan’s having trouble with paying for Yale. Lily’s going to do something about that tonight on Gossip Girl. After Gossip Girl, you're invited to Peyton's baby shower on One Tree Hill.
Hugh Jackman Looking To Scare Up Another Hit With ‘Ghostopolis’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Despite being panned by many critics, Hugh Jackman’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” made a killing at the box office over its opening weekend, and the Aussie star hopes to continue his success with “Ghostopolis.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hugh will leave the world of mutants behind for ghosts in an adaptation of Doug TenNapel’s graphic novel.
The story reportedly centers on a government agent working for the Supernatural Immigration Task Force, whose job it is to send escaped ghosts back to Ghostopolis. When a living boy ends up in the spirit world, Hugh’s character must rescue him.
A director has not yet been selected for the project, but Hugh will produce the supernatural action movie.
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Despite being panned by many critics, Hugh Jackman’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” made a killing at the box office over its opening weekend, and the Aussie star hopes to continue his success with “Ghostopolis.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hugh will leave the world of mutants behind for ghosts in an adaptation of Doug TenNapel’s graphic novel.
The story reportedly centers on a government agent working for the Supernatural Immigration Task Force, whose job it is to send escaped ghosts back to Ghostopolis. When a living boy ends up in the spirit world, Hugh’s character must rescue him.
A director has not yet been selected for the project, but Hugh will produce the supernatural action movie.
Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed
2009年5月3日星期日
'Supernatural' questions and answers as the finale approaches
I don't know about you, but I greatly enjoyed Thursday's Castiel-heavy episode of "Supernatural." I thought Misha Collins gave a great performance (well, two very different and excellent performances), and the ending -- what a kicker that was.
Here's a clip from the episode:
So, two things. First, I'm interviewing Jim Beaver, who plays Bobby on "Supernatural" on Monday. In the comment area below, leave any questions you may have for Beaver (regarding his roles in "Supernatural," "Harper's Island" or "Deadwood," though I'll focus most on "Supernatural"). Thanks!
Second, I've got episode summaries for the final two episodes of "Supernatural's" addictive fourth season below (spoiler alert, yada yada).The season ends on the CW on May 14. By the way, for an interview with co-executive producer Sera Gamble about the second half of the season (the interview is non-spoilery but assumes you've watched Season 4), look here.
Here are network-provided summaries of the final "Supernatural" episodes of the season:
May 7: “When the Levee Breaks”
DEAN AND BOBBY TRAP SAM IN THE PANIC ROOM — Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Bobby (Jim Beaver) lock Sam (Jared Padalecki) in Bobby’s panic room so he can detox from the demon blood. However, as Bobby sees more seals are being broken he tells Dean they should let Sam out to help them fight the impending apocalypse. Dean disagrees and goes to Castiel (Misha Collins) for help. Sam and Dean have a big blowout confrontation. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Sera Gamble.
May 14: "Lucifer Rising"
THE BATTLE BEWTEEN HEAVEN AND HELL BEGINS — The apocalypse is coming, and Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) prepare for the fight in very different ways. Sam joins Ruby (Genevieve Cortese) on a final run to kill Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher), while Castiel (Misha Collins) and Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) tell Dean it’s time to play his part in stopping Lucifer. Eric Kripke wrote and directed the episode.
Here's a clip from the episode:
So, two things. First, I'm interviewing Jim Beaver, who plays Bobby on "Supernatural" on Monday. In the comment area below, leave any questions you may have for Beaver (regarding his roles in "Supernatural," "Harper's Island" or "Deadwood," though I'll focus most on "Supernatural"). Thanks!
Second, I've got episode summaries for the final two episodes of "Supernatural's" addictive fourth season below (spoiler alert, yada yada).The season ends on the CW on May 14. By the way, for an interview with co-executive producer Sera Gamble about the second half of the season (the interview is non-spoilery but assumes you've watched Season 4), look here.
Here are network-provided summaries of the final "Supernatural" episodes of the season:
May 7: “When the Levee Breaks”
DEAN AND BOBBY TRAP SAM IN THE PANIC ROOM — Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Bobby (Jim Beaver) lock Sam (Jared Padalecki) in Bobby’s panic room so he can detox from the demon blood. However, as Bobby sees more seals are being broken he tells Dean they should let Sam out to help them fight the impending apocalypse. Dean disagrees and goes to Castiel (Misha Collins) for help. Sam and Dean have a big blowout confrontation. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Sera Gamble.
May 14: "Lucifer Rising"
THE BATTLE BEWTEEN HEAVEN AND HELL BEGINS — The apocalypse is coming, and Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) prepare for the fight in very different ways. Sam joins Ruby (Genevieve Cortese) on a final run to kill Lilith (guest star Katherine Boecher), while Castiel (Misha Collins) and Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) tell Dean it’s time to play his part in stopping Lucifer. Eric Kripke wrote and directed the episode.
TV Review: SUPERNATURAL - SEASON FOUR - 'Jump the Shark'
Was it me, or was it Dean (Jensen Ackles) crawls through tight spaces week?
I love that SUPERNATURAL and its writers are so self-aware.
Two new episodes ago, they took pots shots at themselves and all the good (and bad) episodes they have done and the craziness of some of the plotlines, ripped the fanboys and fan fiction writers a new one (but in a funny, fairly nice way). Earlier this year they had an episode entitled “Criss Angel is a Douchebag” having nothing to do with anything during the episode – other than it was about magic. And now they have proclaimed that they are “jumping the shark” by introducing the third – yes third – Winchester brother into the mix.
“Jump the shark” is the coined phrase for when a show had reached a point in its history where it veers into absurd storylines or out-of-the-ordinary characterizations. Originally was pointed out in HAPPY DAYS when Fonzie literally jumped a shark while water skiing.
Here, they are poking fun at themselves because after four years and introducing a potentially major new character into the mix – a brother no less – is a little hard to imagine. Luckily, by naming the episode “Jump the Shark” they realize this and are giving us the nod once again that they know, they know.
But in true SUPERNATURAL fashion, they took the premise and made it their own – aw damn I’ve been reviewing too much AMERICAN IDOL, I’m sounding like Paula Abdul. Instead of introducing a lame character everyone will hate because he’s the third (or fourth, or fifth) wheel. Sure, we were introduced to Sam (Jared Padaleki) and Dean’s brother, Adam, but it is a ghoul that assumed his identity – along with his mother and another ghoul. And they feasted on the real Adam and his mother for a long time before ending their lives and stuffing them in a crypt and stealing their identities.
See John Winchester – the boys father and also father to real Adam – killed the ghouls father and, well, pay back’s a bitch. So they took revenge on Adam and gunned for the other Winchester brothers by posing as their long lost brother seeking their help. A good ruse but luckily for us, the writers did the right thing and made for a decent filler episode.
But next week it is straight back to business with angels and demons back in action and a furthering of the mythology. That’s a good thing since there are only three episodes left still the season is over and we have many questions to answer.
I love that SUPERNATURAL and its writers are so self-aware.
Two new episodes ago, they took pots shots at themselves and all the good (and bad) episodes they have done and the craziness of some of the plotlines, ripped the fanboys and fan fiction writers a new one (but in a funny, fairly nice way). Earlier this year they had an episode entitled “Criss Angel is a Douchebag” having nothing to do with anything during the episode – other than it was about magic. And now they have proclaimed that they are “jumping the shark” by introducing the third – yes third – Winchester brother into the mix.
“Jump the shark” is the coined phrase for when a show had reached a point in its history where it veers into absurd storylines or out-of-the-ordinary characterizations. Originally was pointed out in HAPPY DAYS when Fonzie literally jumped a shark while water skiing.
Here, they are poking fun at themselves because after four years and introducing a potentially major new character into the mix – a brother no less – is a little hard to imagine. Luckily, by naming the episode “Jump the Shark” they realize this and are giving us the nod once again that they know, they know.
But in true SUPERNATURAL fashion, they took the premise and made it their own – aw damn I’ve been reviewing too much AMERICAN IDOL, I’m sounding like Paula Abdul. Instead of introducing a lame character everyone will hate because he’s the third (or fourth, or fifth) wheel. Sure, we were introduced to Sam (Jared Padaleki) and Dean’s brother, Adam, but it is a ghoul that assumed his identity – along with his mother and another ghoul. And they feasted on the real Adam and his mother for a long time before ending their lives and stuffing them in a crypt and stealing their identities.
See John Winchester – the boys father and also father to real Adam – killed the ghouls father and, well, pay back’s a bitch. So they took revenge on Adam and gunned for the other Winchester brothers by posing as their long lost brother seeking their help. A good ruse but luckily for us, the writers did the right thing and made for a decent filler episode.
But next week it is straight back to business with angels and demons back in action and a furthering of the mythology. That’s a good thing since there are only three episodes left still the season is over and we have many questions to answer.
Gay Tube: Smallville Season 8 on DVD, Lost's 100th Episode
It's always sad to see the end of the line for a long running TV show.
When shows like Smallville, CSI, and Law & Order appear in our living rooms, year after year, there's solid comfort in the familiarity of the story and the complexities of the characters who seem to grow with us in every season. Over time they develop a history and we begin to talk about these characters as if they were real.
If our own lives are falling apart around us we can take comfort in the knowledge that our favorite cast of characters will never let us down or beat up on us. Television writers are careful not to BS the fan base with lame Dallas-like dream plots or heroes getting over death and destruction as quickly as the commercial break ends. Seeing a character leave a show feels as bad as having to say goodbye to a much loved work colleague or secret love who dares not speak his name.
When the end is near and characters are left dangling without ever getting the boy or receiving a resolution, we are left with an empty void that begs comparisons to the end of relationships. Only a new lover or fresh new TV show can fill the void. And so it is with Smallville, now in its eighth season and arguably its last. It is time to cut the cord and let this one go.
When shows like Smallville, CSI, and Law & Order appear in our living rooms, year after year, there's solid comfort in the familiarity of the story and the complexities of the characters who seem to grow with us in every season. Over time they develop a history and we begin to talk about these characters as if they were real.
If our own lives are falling apart around us we can take comfort in the knowledge that our favorite cast of characters will never let us down or beat up on us. Television writers are careful not to BS the fan base with lame Dallas-like dream plots or heroes getting over death and destruction as quickly as the commercial break ends. Seeing a character leave a show feels as bad as having to say goodbye to a much loved work colleague or secret love who dares not speak his name.
When the end is near and characters are left dangling without ever getting the boy or receiving a resolution, we are left with an empty void that begs comparisons to the end of relationships. Only a new lover or fresh new TV show can fill the void. And so it is with Smallville, now in its eighth season and arguably its last. It is time to cut the cord and let this one go.
Smallville's Season Finale Introduces Next Season's Big Villain
We know that the season finale of Smallville - Doomsday - will feature the first time that Clark and Doomsday really get to throw down, and that two major characters will die. Now, according to Entertainment Weekly's Mike Ausiello we also know that there will be a major special guest who appears in the episode - and that same guest will be a source of major problems in Smallville's ninth season.
Ausiello says about the guest "He shows up in the final scene, and he's going to cause big problems next season." He continued on to say "I can confirm that there is a twist, but it doesn't involve anyone coming back to life." This suggests that the special guest is not, in fact, Michael Rosenbaum, returning to menace Clark as Lex Luthor. The emphasis placed on the word "big" suggests that the guest might be another hulking monster, but since he says that "it doesn't involve anyone coming back to life", most likely that won't mean that Doomsday somehow survives.
Other possibilities exist, of course. There are still a multitude of villains that the producers could bring to the show, or other major baddies like Braniac may end up returning. The guest might not even be a villain - certain heroes, such as Green Arrow, Supergirl and the Martian Manhunter have all caused big problems for Clark.
We'll find out for certain when Doomsday airs on May 14. Smallville airs Thursday nights on the CW. The drama about the early days of Clark Kent stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, Aaron Ashmore, Justin Hartley, Cassidy Freeman and Sam Witwer.
Ausiello says about the guest "He shows up in the final scene, and he's going to cause big problems next season." He continued on to say "I can confirm that there is a twist, but it doesn't involve anyone coming back to life." This suggests that the special guest is not, in fact, Michael Rosenbaum, returning to menace Clark as Lex Luthor. The emphasis placed on the word "big" suggests that the guest might be another hulking monster, but since he says that "it doesn't involve anyone coming back to life", most likely that won't mean that Doomsday somehow survives.
Other possibilities exist, of course. There are still a multitude of villains that the producers could bring to the show, or other major baddies like Braniac may end up returning. The guest might not even be a villain - certain heroes, such as Green Arrow, Supergirl and the Martian Manhunter have all caused big problems for Clark.
We'll find out for certain when Doomsday airs on May 14. Smallville airs Thursday nights on the CW. The drama about the early days of Clark Kent stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, Aaron Ashmore, Justin Hartley, Cassidy Freeman and Sam Witwer.
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