Now Directing–Article about actors directing and mentions Jensen Ackles

June 8, 2011

"A SUPERNATURAL NATURAL

Jensen Ackles never thought about directing an episode of his show, The CW’s Supernatural, until the late veteran director Kim Manners mentioned it. “In the first season of the show, he said to me, ‘You’re gonna direct one of these,’ ” Ackles recalls. “I said, ‘Oh, OK, Kim. Yeah, sure.’ He said, ‘You will. And when you do that, I’ll be right there.’ ”

It took another five years, but Ackles eventually directed this season’s “Weekend at Bobby’s.” The episode focused on two of the show’s more minor characters, Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver) and Crowley (Mark Sheppard), as Singer struggles to come up with a way to trick the demonic Crowley to give him back his ransomed soul.

Again, the actor’s longtime professional relationship with his cast mates paid off when it came to directing Beaver on the set. “There’s a very kind relationship he and I have built over the past several seasons,” Ackles says. “He basically showed up and said, ‘Tell me what you want me to do, and I’ll do it. Whatever I can do to help, I will. I’m here for you.’ ”

Like most directors, Ackles also had a hand in casting the guest actors in the episode.… Read More

Jensen Ackles and Steve Carlson doing jam session at Creation’s Nashville con

May 20, 2011

"Whenever time allows friends Jensen and Steve grab their guitars and sing together.  They are allowing a select group of audience members to attend an intimate performance that includes original songs and some of their favorite cover tunes.  This 45 minute set is sure to create some special memories for those lucky enough to be part of this experience.  

    

'The Second Jam Session' will take place on Saturday and will not be in conflict with any other major event.  This will be set-up for a maximum of 50 patrons and tickets are only available here on auction!"

 

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Third Birthday video game, with Jensen Ackles, is released today

March 29, 2011

The 3rd Birthday® for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system has shipped to North American retailers today. Continuing the story of Aya Brea, the main character in the hugely popular PARASITE EVE® series, The 3rd Birthday is a unique action-RPG that offers both the character development of a story-driven title and the fast-paced gameplay of a third-person shooter.

The 3rd Birthday features characters designed by Tetsuya Nomura, famous for his work with the FINAL FANTASY® and KINGDOM HEARTS franchises, and the celebrity voice talents of Yvonne Strahovki, of NBC's Chuck, and Jensen Ackles, of the CW's Supernatural. The talented cast creates compelling character development and storytelling that will keep players emotionally engaged as they help Aya fulfill her role as the only person who can save mankind from the menace of the Twisted and rediscover her lost past.

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Jensen Ackles inspires young author

March 29, 2011

"Senior theater performance major Courtney Morrow of St. Louis has accomplished becoming a self-published author at the age of 21.

Her book, "Return to the Ship of Dreams, Sinking the Unsinkable," is a 264-page fictional paperback about a group of people in the time traveling business, and how one individual travels to back to the Titanic."

"Courtney Morrow said her biggest inspirations are director James Cameron, for his level of storytelling and enthusiasm, and actor Jensen Ackles."

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