11 septembre 2008

Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles at Soapbox Derby - Interview

As I mentioned yesterday, I went to the Red Bull Soapbox Derby in Vancouver to see Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles of Supernatural compete against each other in a celebrity race for charity. Jared won the race, as you can see in the video above, although Jensen almost decided to ram into him! After the race was over, I had a couple of minutes to interview the guys:

Arieanna: Was this your first soapbox derby?

Jensen: First soapbox derby. Yeah.
Jared: Yeah.

How do you think you did?

Jensen: Well, he obviously did a lot better…
Jared: I wanna go again!
Jensen: Yeah, I’d like to do it again. Maybe get some more muscle on my team.
Jared: No brakes whatsoever.

I give you the link if you want to read all the interview, http://www.gilmoregirlsnews.com/2008/09/08/jared-padalecki-jensen-ackles-at-soapbox-derby-interview/#more-6173

07 juin 2008

an old interview from Jared and Jensen I've found on the site MeeVee.com

January 24, 2007

MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Supernatural's Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles

I've put some questions from this interview you can read all the interview by the site

How is the series progressing toward those goals?
Jensen Ackles: I think it’s going really well. At the beginning, I was concerned about where it was going to go. It seems to be all going, though, according to plan, like a giant road map -- which helps us as actors to be consistent from week to week. I’m thrilled with the way things are going, and I know it’s just getting better.

Jared: I’m also very happy with how the season is progressing. I think in the first season, there’s a learning curve for everybody -- the actors are finding the characters, the writers are trying to figure out what works, who’s doing what with dialogue and story. Recently, we’ve been working harder and pushing the envelope. You can really feel now that it’s a well-oiled machine.

Every fan of the show wants to know how the car always gets fixed up each episode?
Jensen: It’s Supernatural! (laughter)

How much of the show’s success is the relationship of the brothers versus the supernatural?
Jensen: Ninety-nine percent is the relationship between us guys, and the other one percent is what the writers cook up, like vampires and bugs.

With that kind of pressure, how’s the chemistry between you guys, off camera and on?
Jared: It’s pretty effortless. We’re pretty similar and have similar interests, same hobbies. We’re both very laid-back guys. We take our work very seriously, and we like to work on our characters and like to have a good time. We keep the mood on the set fun. We just click. We have a fantastic time, we have a fantastic crew in Vancouver, and it’s all been very organic.

Jensen: I think it’s also just the common love we share for the show. We really look out for each other when we’re working with guest directors, and I think we just truly want this to be a great program. It’s very neat to have that relationship with a costar, very rare.

you can read all the interview here http://blog.meevee.com/my_weblog/2007/01/meevee_exclusiv_5.html#more

27 avril 2008

Eclipse Magazine: Q&A Creator Eric Kripke Answers Fans questions in the convention from LA third part (29 march 2008)

Posted by: Anna Beck in Conventions, Hollywood Insider, Television

For better or worse, Eric Kripke, the creator, Executive Producer and writer of CW’s popular series Supernatural has made the fans an important part of his show, and not just as ratings numbers.  He has often stated that he has a roadmap for the series, a core story that he wants to tell, which he has never wavered from.  “It’s the saga of the Winchester clan — who the brothers really are, who their parents really are, why Demons are so closely intertwined with them, and what their destiny really is. It’s an epic, emotional, family story at its heart.”  Outside of that core story there are elements that come and go and his writing team is flexible enough to make those adjustments.  He states that a decision to keep or discard a storyline combines elements of writers’ opinion, the realities of actors’ schedules, and even opinions of the fans on occasion.  Fan response is valued such that when they overwhelmingly reject something across multiple online forums, it is given proper attention.  “There’s always room to make the show better, and that means trying new things, keeping the things that work, losing the things that don’t.”

This humble admission truly elevates Eric Kripke to a unique position among showrunners.  If the excellent writing, acting and directing were not enough to entice the viewer, then feeling like an integral part of the creative process certainly is.  That and the fact that Eric appears to be a fan’s best friend — someone to sit down with, share a cup of coffee, and have an open exchange of ideas for story elements that are past, present and future.

Without a doubt, Supernatural is HIS baby.  But unlike other parents who have no interest in anyone’s input regarding the development of their children, this is one parent who is willing to listen to input that might make the child-rearing process a bit smoother for all.  And this is indeed rare.  For fans of genre shows, who generally tend to obsess more than normal, such form of collaboration only serves to increase the obsession tenfold.  This ultimately results in a form of over-protectiveness of the show and its main characters that easily puts all older brothers to shame and makes for a very vociferous fandom.  For better or worse.

This final part of the Question & Answer session took place at the Salute to Supernatural Convention sponsored by Creation Entertainment and held in Los Angeles a few weeks ago.  It will cover the analytical discussions about the mythology, what we can expect for Season Four, and just how painful this season’s finale will be for viewers to watch.  Answers containing spoilers for the remainder of the third season, as well as the upcoming fourth season, have been labeled so that the reader can safely skip over those questions.

all the third part of the Q.-A. is here http://eclipsemagazine.com/2008/04/26/supernatural-creator-eric-kripke-answers-fan%E2%80%99s-questions-%E2%80%93-part-iii/

Eclipse Magazine: Q&A Creator Eric Kripke Answers Fans questions in the convention from LA second part (29 march 2008)

Posted by: Anna Beck in Conventions, Hollywood Insider, Television

In Part 1 we heard about the classic rock music used on the show, his inspiration, difficulties created by budget problems, a possible future visit to the big screen, what we can expect in the DVDs, and what he thinks about the manner in which this show resonates with so many people. 

Part 2 will deal with specifics about a variety of episodes, past and present, as well as changes in the look of the show, favorite directing moments, why certain characters stay or go, and so much more.  Episodes are mentioned from all seasons and up through episode 3.12, so if you have not seen them, then there are spoilers in the answers.

all the second part of the Q.-A. is here http://eclipsemagazine.com/2008/04/24/supernatural-creator-eric-kripke-answers-fan-questions-%E2%80%93-part-ii/

Eclipse Magazine: Q&A Creator Eric Kripke Answers Fans questions in the convention from LA first part (29 march 2008)

Posted by: Anna Beck in Conventions, Hollywood Insider, Television

In honor of this week’s return of new episodes of Supernatural following the extended hiatus caused by the writer’s strike, we hear from the showrunner himself answering fan questions.

Few people would remember the name of Oscar Levant from the 1930’s and 40’s but there is no doubt that many are familiar with one of his most famous quotes:  there is a fine line between genius and insanity. And these are the most widely used adjectives that fans have applied when referring to Eric Kripke, the creator, Executive Producer, writer, and even one-time director of CW’s popular series Supernatural. The show revolves around the adventures of the Winchester brothers as they strive to carry out their motto of Saving People, Hunting Things — the Family Business.  It features unique paranormal hunts based on widely accepted urban legends, playing alongside unexpected plot twists that fans have often labeled as genius.  Equally, some of those plot twists bringing changes to the successful formula of the show have been seriously questioned to the point of being labeled as insanity.  It appears Oscar may have been right… a fine line indeed!

all the first part of the Q.-A. is here http://eclipsemagazine.com/2008/04/23/supernatural-creator-eric-kripke-answers-fan-questions-%E2%80%93-part-i/

Interview Eric Kripke from TV-Guide 21 april 2008

Supernatural Returns: Burning Questions Answered!

ensen Ackles as Dean and Jared Padalecki in Supernatural by Sergei Bachlakov/The CW After an impossibly long two-month hiatus due to the writers' strike, Supernatural finally returns with new episodes this week. And to celebrate, we've conjured up another Q&A. Will there be an extended Season 4? How do fans' opinions affect the show's direction? Will we get answers about this year's finale? Supernatural creator Eric Kripke is back to tackle your questions and theories. Plus, he has a special message about this week's all-new episode. Supernatural airs Thursdays at 9 pm/ET on the CW. you can read all the interview here http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TV-Show-Blog/Tv-Previews/Supernatural-Returns-Burning/800038033

06 avril 2008

Supernatural LA Con: Jensen and Jared by Cynthia (SF Universe)

Supernatural LA Con: Jensen and Jared

by Cynthia on April 5th, 2008

For the past week, I’ve been trying to write my report on the last day of the recent Supernatural Convention in Los Angeles and I’ve had no luck.  It’s not that nothing happened on the last day, no, quite the opposite.  The trouble is, there was so much going on I don’t know where to begin!

Sunday was the day Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles made their combined con appearance.  A breakfast meeting, photo ops, autograph sessions, single Q & A’s and then one with the both of them.  That’s more J2 than any one fan can handle! 

There was an electric buzz around the con starting as early as eight in the morning as fans who couldn’t afford the VIP breakfast tickets lined up for their photo ops.  There were glimpses of Jared as he was taken from here to there.  A quick blur that was Sandy McCoy rushing toward the green room.  No Jensen spottings. . . but it’s still early.

you can read all the interview in this site http://www.sfuniverse.com/2008/04/05/supernatural-la-con-jensen-and-jared/

Supernatural LA Con: Eric Kripke aka Mr. Stop Sign by Cyntia (SF Universe)

Supernatural creator, Eric Kripke took the stage on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Supernatural Convention. It was a rare appearance for the man known as Joss Whedon’s love child, and yet the room was pretty empty. (Most people waiting for Sunday and the arrival of “the boys.”) To the man’s credit, he not only stayed to answer all of the questions the fans had for him, but then he signed autographs for free for everyone in the room and he looked thrilled to do it.

KRIPKE TAKES THE STAGE

Throughout his talk, two things were fairly obvious.

1. He loves the fans but we make him crazy. Funny, Jensen made a similar remark about golf!

“I want to make you guys happy,” he proclaimed. “But you’re never happy. It’s so quixotic!”

you can find all the interview in this site http://www.sfuniverse.com/2008/04/01/supernatural-la-con-eric-kripke-aka-mr-stop-sign/

03 février 2008

Jared's interview by Justinemagazine.com (second page)

Jared's interview by Justinemagazine.com (first page)