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Want to know just how long the drama will be rocking Melrose Place? How many more episodes until Navid's big confession? How much more dreckitude will ensue before we have a new top model? We've got all the dates here.

Life Unexpected: Monday, April 12

Melrose Place: Tuesday, April 13

High Society: Wednesday, April 28

Fly Girls: Wednesday, May 5

America's Next Top Model: Wednesday, May 12

The Vampire Diaries: Thursday, May 13

Supernatural: Thursday, May 13

Smallville: Friday, May 14

One Tree Hill: Monday, May 17

Gossip Girl: Monday, May 17

90210: Tuesday, May 18

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Supernatural doesn't come back with new eps for another two weeks, but we know fans are starting to go a little stir-crazy. Fear not! We've got your back -- because we've got Jensen Ackles!

Yep, we talk to the man behind Dean at the 100th episode party about challenging acting jobs, favorite eps, the brotherly bond, and just what he thinks of the fans (spoiler alert: he likes us all!). Check it out!

What's your take on Jensen's words? Do you agree with his top ep picks? Talk about it in the comments!

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On the heels of the news that Jared and Genevieve got married over the weekend, we thought we'd share these adorable clips from the Supernatural 100th episode party. We got Jared and Jensen talking about what happened when they proposed to their respective sweeties... and yes, it makes all of us here at CW Source Central go "Awwwwww!" Check it out!

We are, of course, thrilled for the couple, but we're even more hungry for details. Fortunately, Clif Kosterman, Jared and Jensen's bodyguard, was at the Sun Valley, Idaho, wedding, and he took some great pics -- which he's sharing with the fans! We love the shot of Clif and Genevieve -- she's so tiny next to him! -- and the shot of the three guys together is adorable. Jared is just beaming!

We'll keep you posted if more great stuff from the wedding become available. Jared and Genevieve, we're so happy for you -- congratulations!

Leave your best wishes for the happy couple in the comments!

Oops! That Jensen rocking out photo was from the 100th ep party. Thanks for the catch, Elle and J.

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Oh, Supernatural fans, do we have a treat for you! While we're waiting out the long, looooong hiatus between new episodes, take a look at this priceless interview with Misha Collins at the Supernatural 100th episode party. Misha is his normal delightful self, talking about everything from the search for God, what it will take to go from Angel Castiel to Sex-Drugs-Booze FutureCas, where he wants his character to go in season 6, and what's particularly challenging to deal with on set (hint: said challenging element is approximately 8 and a half feet tall and has a mischievous sense of humor.) Check it out!

What do you think? Are you as smitten with Misha as we are? Does this interview make you more likely to vote for Cas in the Battle of the CW Hotties? Tell us about it in the comments!

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We've been through the wringer in the last 24 hours, haven't we, Supernatural fans? First we hear that our show will definitely be coming back next season (yay!), then we learn that Showrunner/Evil Genius Eric Kripke will be taking less of a hands-on role in the new season (Aieee!). What does this mean? How will the show change? What's longtime writer and new showrunner Sera Gamble gong to bring to the table?

Well, we can't answer all of those questions, but we can share this interview we had with Sera Gamble at the Superntural 100th Episode party. This was before the news of the pickup came out, so she's couching her answers (to your questions, we add) in speculative terms, but now? Now what she's saying has the potential to be the basis for the new Winchester Gospels. Check it out:

All right, Super-fans -- what do you think? Are you thrilled, worried, intrigued or confused by Sera's answers? Or is it too soon to tell? Talk about it in the comments!

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Oh frabjuous day! The CW just sent out word that some of our very favorite shows would be back on our screens next season -- and we're in the mood to celebrate! The net announced that America's Next Top Model, 90210, Gossip Girl, Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries are already on the books for Fall 2010. That sound you hear? That's a whole bunch of CW fans doing the happy dance. Glee!

Some of these early pickups are hardly a surprise. The Tyra Banks juggernaut is bringing fashion legend Andre Leon Talley to the judging table, and we're just dying to see how that will turn out. Will he be back for Cycles 15 and 16 next year? Likewise, Gossip Girl may be the most buzzed-about show out there. The season has stumbled a bit -- who knew a threesome could be so soporific? -- but we can't imagine the TV season with Chuck, Blair, Serena and the rest.

We're also not surprised -- thrilled, but not surprised -- that The Vampire Diaries is coming back. We're in love with the show, and we're not alone -- it draws the biggest audience of any show on the channel. Who could resist the blend of smart writing, spooky situations and great acting?

Then there's Supernatural, which, as you all well know, makes our little hearts go pitter-pat. We've debated whether the show should return, considering Kripke has talked about his five-year plan, and hey, how do you top the Apocalypse? We're really, really looking forward to seeing how they pull this off.

Finally, 90210 gets the nod, which, we have to admit, surprised us a bit. Not because we don't like the show -- we're loving the soapy storylines, the bitchery and back-stabbing, and the eeeeeevil elements that make out world go 'round. But we were a bit surprised to see it get an early pickup over a show like, for example, One Tree Hill or Melrose Place -- until we saw that it gets lots and lots of DVR love. Ratings for the show nearly double when you add in the TiVoing throngs.

And what if your favorite show isn't on this list? Well, don't panic -- these are early pickups. There's still plenty of time to hear good news about One Tree Hill and Melrose and Life Unexpected and Smallville... but we'll jsut have to wait and see.

What's your reaction to the early renewal news? Talk about it in the comments!

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Happy Valentine's Day indeed, Supernatural!

So yeah, it took us a while for the nausea to subside. But after that, we found plenty that was, um, tasty about the ep:

Meeting (a) Cupid
Now that? That was funny. We were loving the slightly goofy, moderately dumb, and completely oblivious lug from the moment he picked Dean up in a rapturous bear hug. And we loved that he wouldn't be denied his snuggles, no matter how much the guys tried to escape (although we wonder if Jared, Jensen and Misha were having con flashbacks.) But the best part? How horrified the guys were to be dealing with a big fuzzy puppy/child hybrid in the form of a large naked man. And it sounds like all Cupids are like this. Hee!

There's more after the jump -- read on!

Continue reading "Supernatural: Hungry for Love" »

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We're back with more from the 100th episode party for Supernatural! This time out, we've got the always adorable Jim Beaver, who shows off his sharp threads, speculates on Bobby's chances for walking again, and teases a reunion with his wife... which may not be as romantic as you hope...

Plus, we grabbed CW head honcho Dawn Ostroff and asked her about what the show means to the network and what the prospects are for Season 6. The news is good, people...

What do you think? Are you looking forward to Bobby's undead romance? Are you writing down Dawn's words so you can compare them with the schedule this fall? Talk about it in the comments!

(A quick note: We asked for your questions before the party, and we used as many of them as we could ... but as you can imagine, time was tight and we only got four measly questions per star. If we could, we would have talked to the Supernatural folks all night -- we're that devoted to serving you -- but alas, it was not to be. We promise, upcoming segments will feature some of your fantastic questions, and we're saving some of the really great ones for a feature we're working on, angels and demons and unholy forces willing. More to come on that later!)

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The fine folks at KWGN in Denver are hosting a Battle of the CW Hotties as we speak. Right now, the Women's bracket is up, but you can still vote in the Men's bracket as well. The second phase of the Men's competition launches Friday, and the second round of Women's matches goes up on Tuesday, February 18 -- so get voting!

Then there's an all networks battle to the death over at the South Florida Sun Sentinel, where CW stars are going up against the juggernauts from the other four broadcast networks. The Bad Boys division (which includes Chuck Bass, Dean Winchester and Damon Salvatore -- and Dean and Chuck are currently losing) is already off the front page, but you can still vote. Keep checking this page throughout the next month to support your fave stars!

* We know, we know -- there are those among you who sneer at such things, who protest that we should focus on the content of the shows and the nuances of the acting rather than the exterior facade of the people who bring our favorite characters to life. And we like to think we do that here... but that doesn't stop us from being able to celebrate the aesthetic pleasures these folks bring to bear. Are we shallow? Maybe. But we are having fun!

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We're so smitten with elements of the episode that we're tempted to just transcribe it... but we'll restrain ourselves. (Mostly) Here are some of our high points:

Meet the parents, part 1
Dean had already gone through the discombobulation of meeting his parents when they were young, so he dealt with the time travel pretty well. But how heartbreaking was it to see Sam meet Mary for the first time? He has no real memory of his mom (except when she was an anti-poltergeist flame ghost), so seeing her young and vibrant and alive.. off. No wonder he spent most of the time with tears welling up.

And then there was Sam talking to John after the monster was out of the bag. John was livid that Sam had been raised a Hunter. "Who the hell does that to a kid? What kind of irresponsible bastard lets a child anywhere near... you could have been killed!" And yes, the John = Bad Dad element among us was thrilled and amused that even John was anti-John.

There's more after the jump -- read on!

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We knew there was a reason we loved the folks behing Supernatural -- and it's not just for the thrilling plots, the fabulous lines, the incredible relationships, the amazing characters, and the actors we adore. Nope, it's because everyone involved in the show seems to be just as smitten with the fans as we are with them.

Need proof? Check out our visit to the 100th episode party. No sooner would we congratulate them on making it that far than they would tell us... well, see for yourself!

What do you think? Are you feeling just as warm and snuggly towards the show as we are? Tell us about it in the comments!

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We do want to call foul on one aspect -- no way would Dean have taken so long to twig to the fact that Sam wasn't himself. Hell, no way should Gary have survived backing the Metallicar into a dumpster! We're sure the collective hate from a gazillion fans should have dissolved him on the spot!

Still, we loved the parallel story of Gary-in-Sam (henceforth known a Gam) reveling in his new freedom, while Sam-in-Gary (let's call him Sary) experiences the some of the downsides of a close nuclear family. Gam was loving every minute of his new life -- flexing in the mirror, picking up chicks, cranking the tunes and even vanquishing ghosts. Sary, meanwhile, was afflicted with an overbearing father, gluten allergies, asthma, and a seriously dorky fast-food uniform. We almost can't blame Gary for wanting to make the switch... except he had more nefarious motives than just strutting around with a fiiiiiiiine meat suit.

There's more -- read on!

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Oh, we're really looking forward to this one! This week on Supernatural, Sam wakes up feeling... different. His body is going through some changes... in that it's changed with a 13-year-old boy's! Check out the clips:

What do you think? Talk about it in the comments!

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Supernatural will be filming its 100th episode soon -- and we're going to be there to help them celebrate! The good folks behind our fave show are throwing a shindig, and we'll be there talking to the actors, the behind-the-scenes folks, and, well, anyone else we can track down!

Do you have a question you're dying to ask the boys? Leave it in the comments, and we'll do our best to get it answered!

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We adored how the guys made it into the asylum. The boys met the head of the mental hospital and told him the God's-honest truth -- which they knew would get them committed faster than any made-up crazy act.

Along those lines, we loved meeting Martin, a Hunter casualty. It stands to reason that not all Hunters succumb to physical injuries. Some of them have to fall victim to the mental effects of fighting something that no one believes in.

It's actually surprising to us that we haven't had more monsters hunting lunatics. Come on, it's brilliant! Who's going to believe a bunch of crazy people when they talk about monsters? Our favorite evidence of that? Poor Ted in group therapy:

Ted: I'd very calmly like to talk about the monster that's hunting us.
The doctor: We're not going to have that discussion again. It's not good for group.
Ted: I agree! You know what else isn't good for group? A monster eating all our faces off!

There's more -- read on!

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Eeeee! Supernatural is almost back! And we've got a couple of clips that make us ridiculously happy. It seems the boys are recuperating from their recent dance with the Devil by going to a nice, relaxing, safe place.... ok, it's actually a lunatic asylum, and you know how well trips there tend to go!

Check out the clips and see what we mean!

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The heartbreak
So, so much heartbreak this episode. There was the group gathering at Bobby's and taking the last picture, with everyone going from glib and spite-the-Devil carefree to somber when they realized that yes, this really could be it. There was Jo getting mauled by Hellhounds, and telling her mom that it was too late, and she might as well be able to go out in a blaze of glory.

But the part that got us the most was Ellen.... oh, Ellen! She let Jo sacrifice herself, but she wouldn't let her do it alone. She stayed in that building and lured the hellhounds in, then sat next to her dead daughter as the beasts closed in. Only when they were literally breathing down her neck did she set off the bomb that ripped them -- and her -- to shreds. Sob! We'll miss you most of all, Ellen!

There's more -- read on!

Continue reading "Supernatural: The Devil Went Down to Carthage" »

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What we loved
Fun with Cons
The unbridled glee. The bizarre questions. The joy of being surrounded by people who get it. This episode got that part down cold. We loved Chuck dealing with a room full of rabid fans -- and being utterly unprepared for their devotion. Plus, it gave the guys ideas -- "Maybe weshould put those things on a bungee," Dean muses after yet another weapon gets knocked from their hands. Thanks, German fan!

The harsh reality
The boys are appalled that people are reveling in their pain -- and Dean finally snaps: "I think that the Dean and Sam story sucks. It is not fun, it is not entertaining, it is a river of crap that would send most people howling to the nuthouse. So you listen to me -- their pain is not for your amusement. Do you think that they enjoy being treated like circus freaks?" We have to admit -- we almost felt a little guilty there.

Likewise, we loved how the civilians reacted when they were confronted with the guys' real work. An actual skeleton in a real grave? Gah! Gravedigging? It's not so easy! Hell, they can't even make a lighter work the way the boys do!

There's more -- read on!

Continue reading "Supernatural Goes To The Convention" »

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We're thrilled that two of our favorite CW hotties, Supernatural's Jensen Ackles and One Tree Hill's Danneel Harris, have announced that they're engaged. The couple has been dating since they worked together on the indie film Ten Inch Hero, and they're both such sweethearts that we couldn't be happier. According to The Hollywood Gossip, Danneel flashed her ring when the couple attended the Breeders Cup horse race this weekend.

Now, of course, we're wondering if they'll appear on each other's shows. Can you imagine Danneel as a warrior angel, or Jensen as a rival basketball player who takes on Nate? Or maybe Danneel can be a fellow Hunter, while Jensen is the sportscaster who takes Mouth's spot on the air. So many possibilities!

Leave your best wishes for the couple in the comments!

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