SG1's Amanda Tapping Joins Supernatural

I am geeking out right friggin now! 

As I was preparing for bed last night after somewhat an excruciating double episode of Smash, I was glad I went to bed happy. The news was in, Stargate SG1/ Atlantis (SGA) 'Colonel Samantha Carter' Amanda Tapping is set to join Supernatural in a major recurring role. I am going to drop a spoiler, it's public information, that she will play an angel. I love the word 'recurring'! 

For those who haven't watched SG1 and SGA, Amanda's role as Carter is iconic in the eye of sci-fi fans. The kind of smart, strong female that is a role model for all. She is no stranger to sci-fi fans and convention goers. I love her and miss her work! I suggest you watch it. SG1 has only ten seasons, it's not really that much. Amanda was in SGA for season four and five, and appeared a few times before that. 

A number of SG1 and SGA actors were cast in Supernatural previously -- Michael Shanks (aka SG1's Dr Daniel Jackson) scored a guest star role in 99 Problems; Michael's wife Lexa Doig (aka SG1's Dr Lam) was Risa in The End; Jewel Staite (SGA's Dr Keller) was Amy Pond in The Girl Next Door; Corin Nemec (SG1's Jonas) was Christian Campbell and Mitch Pileggi (SGA's Caldwell) was Grandpa Samuel. I am still waiting for Richard Dean Anderson, Chris Judge and Ben Browder to be on Supernatural. May as well!! 

According to various sources, Jeremy Carver has recently revealed that the angels are returning to the show in a big way this season. You can expect Amanda's character Naomi will play a major role in the angel's return to the story. Amanda is tentatively set to make her first appearance in episode 8.07 A Little Slice of Kevin. The cast will have so much fun with Amanda. You can read the announcement about her role via Zap2It.

This is really fantastic news for fans of these franchises, Amanda is huge in the fandom and loved by many. There isn't one fan of SG1/ SGA who doesn't love her. So I am really looking forward to her appearance. May be we can have a mini SG1/ SGA sub session at Supernatural conventions? Just saying! 

CANNOT WAIT!!!!!! 

Supernatural, Smallville, Stargate are returning to Australia; Guess who played soccer

Dear Channel Ten, Don't screw this up! And I hope these shows do stick around, so that viewers can actually enjoy watching a full season of it.

That's right, Australia, you are going to get a new digital channel in 2011, thanks to Channel Ten. The new digital channel is called Eleven (as in Ch11), targeting the "distinctly youthful" market.

Programs to feature on the channel will include some of my favorite shows such as Supernatural, Smallville and Stargate. Not sure exactly which seasons they will air. I guess we'll find out.

The new digital channel is expected to launch early 2011.

Source: Sydney Morning Harald, CNet and The Hollywood Reporter.

Oh hey, who wants to see Jensen on the soccer field?


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Michael Shanks as Hawkman on Smallville

This week's big news for fans of Smallville and Stargate SG1 is that Dr Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) will play the DC Comics hero Hawkman on an up-coming episode of Smallville called Society. It is expected to air in January 2010 on The CW. This episode sounds epic! Source: GateWorld

Did you catch last week's Smallville? I love it when Clark discovered a new ability, although it didn't last but it was funny!