Another life for ‘Supernatural’?
Click here for Fort Worth Star Telegram article with Jensen Ackles on the show not being renewed yet and the season's finale.… Read More
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Alona Tal (Joanna Beth “Jo” Harvelle)
Full Name: Alona Tal
Dath of Birth: October 20, 1983
Place of Birth: Herzelia, Israel
Alona Tal studied at the Thelma Yellin School of Arts in Tel-Aviv and at the age of fifteen went on to study acting in The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York. She served in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Theater and after completing her military service released a children’s musical video tape (co-starring Sofi Tzdaka).
Following that, Tal appeared in two Israeli commercials and afterward landed the lead role in Arnon Zadok's movie, Lihiyot Kochav (To Be a Star). She then went on to star in two other TV shows: Tsimerim (Guest Rooms), which was broadcast on Israel's Channel One, and in the Children Channel's (Channel Six) hit show Ha'Pigamot (The Pyjamas). She also recorded a song with one of Israel's leading Rap ensembles, Subliminal and the Shadow.
In 2004, Tal flew to New York to meet with her sister and endeavoured to follow her dreams. She met Wyclef Jean, a fruitful occurrence as the meeting led to her recording a song with him. She started auditioning for different roles. After two days in Los Angeles, Tal auditioned for the leading role of Veronica Mars on the UPN series of the same name.… Read More
Gallery Updates
Additional S2 Promos and the cover of Origins #3 Comic has been added to the Gallery … Read More
‘Chances of Survival’ and Supernatural books
Kristin Veitch has an update on the CW's shows possible faiths. Click here to read.
And SCIFI Wire reports that Titan Books announced they have acquired worldwide publishing rights for the official companion books to Supernatural. Click here for more details.… Read More
Episode Music
Music from the Pilot up to What Is And What Should Never Be has been added to the site… Read More
‘Chances of Survival’ articles
More articles in the line of 'Chances of Survival':
Networks sharpen axes as cancellation season approaches on Louisville Courier-Journal, according to which "Things don't look so hot for "Supernatural" (213)".
Akron Beacon Journal brings the ratings of the CW shows this year comparing to those of the WB and UPN last year: "Supernatural: This drama hit a sophomore slump. 3.1 million (-18 percent). Grade: C+".
Jensen Ackles interview on aol.com
aol.com has an interview with Jensen Ackles, Jensen Ackles Is No Stranger to 'Supernatural' Roles. Click here to read.… Read More
Possible new movie for Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is in talks for a new movie, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Mystery.
Source: ComingSoon.net.… Read More
Is Supernatural safe?
According to Kristin Veitch, "inside sources are whispering that Supernatural is safe!". Click here for more details.… Read More
What Is and What Never Should Be Review
By John Keegan
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One of the staples of the genre is the “alternate reality” plot device. Characters are shown a version of reality that might have been, had different decisions been made. In many cases, this is just a chance for the writers to play; the events reveal little about the characters at the center of the experience. In other cases, the experiences are tailored directly to the characters, and the plot device is a means of exploring psychological and emotional issues in depth.
“Supernatural” has always placed character first, and so it’s no surprise that the more difficult path is taken in this episode. Dean runs into a D’Jinn, a being that feeds on the blood of victims, who are trapped within a fantasy world within their own mind. This is an interesting twist on the “genie” concept, and one that avoids the messiness of an entity able to affect reality on a massive scale. (“Tall Tales” worked on a similar principle.) One would expect that the fantasy world would be nearly perfect, drawing the victim into a sense of contentment and happiness so profound that escape is never an option.
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