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Supernatural (U.S. TV Series)
''Supernatural'' is an American television series created by Eric Kripke. It was first broadcast on September 13, 2005, on The WB, and subsequently became part of successor network The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the two brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters and other supernatural beings. ''Supernatural'' was in development for nearly ten years, as creator Kripke spent several years unsuccessfully pitching it. Along with Kripke, its executive producers included McG, Robert Singer, Phil Sgriccia, Sera Gamble, Jeremy Carver, John Shiban, Ben Edlund and Adam Glass. Former executive producer and director Kim Manners died during production of the fourth season. Filming took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and in surrounding areas. The series was produced by Kripke Enterprises and McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision, in association with Warner Bros. Television. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Television
The action television genre is a style of film that emerged in the 1960s. As with the action film genre, the action television is at term applied flexibly to present itself in conjunction with various tropes of multiple other genre narratives. This is showcased in early examples of the genre such as ''Starsky & Hutch'' (1975–1979) which featured regular sequences of car chases, shoot-outs, explosions, fights and scenes of urban pursuit. The style attaches itself to various other styles of film such as fantasy and horror, with ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1997–2003) and 21st century military themed espionage shows like ''24 (TV series), 24'' (2001–2010, 2014) and ''NCIS (TV series), NCIS''. Unlike the film genre, the action genre for television was described by academic Yvonne Tasker as both was "largely Genre theory, untheorised" and understudied in media academia which she suggested was due to the Low culture, low cultural status of early television works who developed the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misha Collins
Dmitri "Misha" Collins "My mom went to Russia when she was in college, and […] she had a boyfriend whose name was Mitya, which she thought was the same as Misha, which it's not. And his real name was Dmitri, so my real name, actually—my birth certificate says Dmitri. But she always calls me Misha, so I have the wrong nickname. But, you know, too late to change it now." (born Dmitri Tippens Krushnic; August 20, 1974) is an American actor best known for his role as the angel Castiel (Supernatural), Castiel on the The CW Television Network, CW television series ''Supernatural (American TV series), Supernatural'' (2008–2020). Early life Misha Collins was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His mother is Rebecca Tippens. He was raised in an irreligious family. Growing up, his family was Working poor, poor and often Homelessness, homeless. He has said that his surname, Krushnic, "goes back six generations in Canada, and we're not sure where they came from." "My mother went to Russia w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains. British Columbia borders the province of Alberta to the east; the territories of Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north; the U.S. states of Washington (state), Washington, Idaho and Montana to the south, and Alaska to the northwest. With an estimated population of over 5.7million as of 2025, it is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, third-most populous province. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria, while the province's largest city is Vancouver. Vancouver and its suburbs together make up List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada, the third-largest metropolit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Glass
Adam Glass is an American comic book writer, screenwriter and television producer best known for his work on the TV series ''Supernatural,'' ''Cold Case'' and ''Criminal Minds''. As a comic writer, he wrote such titles as '' Deadpool'' and '' Luke Cage'' for Marvel Comics, and wrote "The New 52" phase of ''Suicide Squad'' in DC Comics. His work ''Rough Riders'' was published in 2016 by AfterShock. Filmography * '' All About the Andersons'' co-creator (2003–2004) * '' Monster Island'' co-writer (2004) * '' Blue Collar TV'' writer and supervising producer (2004–2005) * '' The Cleaner'' writer and consulting producer (2008–2009) * ''Cold Case'' writer and producer (2009–2010) * ''Supernatural'' writer and executive producer (2010–2015) * '' Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders'' writer and executive producer (2016–2017) * '' In From the Cold'' writer and executive producer (2022) * ''The Equalizer'' writer and executive producer (2023) Bibliography Marvel * '' Luke C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Michaels
Jim Michaels (born September 12, 1965) is an American television producer. He is the son of Anna Mae and Robert Michaels and was raised in the Chicago suburbs of Des Plaines, Illinois, Des Plaines and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Michaels graduated from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights and attended the University of Evansville, graduating with a degree in business. Michaels started and ran the in-house computer graphics department at MCA/Universal Studios. While working in the world of computer graphics, Michaels worked on such television series as ''Whiz Kids (TV series), Whiz Kids'', ''Airwolf'', ''Knight Rider'', ''Amazing Stories (1985 TV series), Amazing Stories'', ''Street Hawk'', ''Otherworld (TV series), Otherworld'', ''Misfits of Science'', ''A Year in the Life'', ''Miami Vice'', ''Magnum P.I.'', ''Simon & Simon'', ''The Twilight Zone (1985 TV series), The Twilight Zone'', ''Murder, She Wrote'', ''Marcus Welby, M.D.#Television movies, The Return of Marcus We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Edlund
Ben Edlund (; born September 20, 1968) is an American cartoonist, screenwriter, television producer, and television director. He is best known as the creator of the satirical superhero character the Tick. Background Edlund was born and raised in Pembroke, Massachusetts. He attended Silver Lake Regional High School and was voted by classmates as "Most Artistic" for both the 8th grade and 12th grade yearbook superlatives. At the age of 17, without a driver's license, Edlund was forced to ride with friends and frequent their favorite hangouts. One particular destination, the New England Comics store, spawned Edlund's interest in the comic book medium, which later launched his art and writing career. The Tick While still in high school, he began developing his satirical superhero, the Tick, who became the mascot of the New England Comics newsletter. Edlund was invited to create a comic book series based on the character by New England Comics when, due to a production mix-up, the pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Sgriccia
Philip J. Sgriccia (born 1957) is an American television director and producer. He has worked on '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', ''Smallville'', ''Supernatural'', '' The Boys'', and many other programs. Partial filmography * '' The Agency'' * ''Avalon: Beyond the Abyss'' (TV movie) * '' The Boys'' * '' Charlie Grace'' * ''The Cosby Mysteries'' * '' Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family'' * ''Dr. Vegas'' * '' The Fugitive'' * ''Gen V'' * ''Hack'' * '' Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' * '' JAG'' * ''The Invisible Man'' * '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' * '' Midnight Caller'' * ''Night Visions'' * ''Reasonable Doubts'' * ''Revolution'' * ''Supernatural'' * ''Smallville'' * ''Timecop'' * '' Turks'' * ''Twisted Metal ''Twisted Metal'' is a series of Vehicular combat game, vehicular combat video games originally developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The series has appeared on the PlayStation (c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Shiban
John Shiban is an American television writer and producer. Career Shiban worked in both capacities on ''The X-Files'', its spin-off '' The Lone Gunmen'', '' Star Trek: Enterprise'', ''Smallville'', ''Supernatural'', '' Legend of the Seeker'', ''Breaking Bad'', and '' The Vampire Diaries''. In 1997, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for his work on ''The X-Files'' episode "Memento Mori". He shared the nomination with co-writers Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz, and Vince Gilligan. In 1998, Shiban shared a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series with ''The X-Files'' production team. In 2009, Shiban reunited with Gilligan to work as a writer/producer on the second season of Gilligan's series ''Breaking Bad''. Shiban was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for episodic drama for the episode " Phoenix" in 2010. Shiban and the writing staff also shared a nomination for the WGA award for best drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Manners
Kim Manners (January 13, 1951 – January 25, 2009) was an American television producer and director best known for his work on ''The X-Files'' and ''Supernatural''. Early life Kim Manners was raised in a show business family. His father, Sam Manners (born Savino Maneri in Cleveland, Ohio) had production credits on shows such as '' The Wild Wild West'' and '' Route 66''. Manners did some acting as a child; his first role was at the age of three in a Chevrolet commercial. He also watched and occasionally participated in his father's work as well as the work of William Beaudine, director of '' The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin''. It was Beaudine who inspired Manners to become a director. Manners' brother, Kelly, has production and directorial credits on ''Angel'', ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and '' Dollhouse'' and his sister, Tana, works as a television director. Career Manners made his directorial debut in 1978 at age 27, directing an episode of '' Charlie's Angels''. Prior to thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Nutter
David Nutter (born 1960) is an American television and film director and television producer. He is best known for directing pilot episodes for television. In 2015, he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, for his work on the HBO series ''Game of Thrones''. Early life and education Nutter was born in 1960. He graduated from Dunedin High School in Dunedin, Florida, in 1978. He subsequently graduated from the University of Miami, where he originally enrolled as a music major.David Nutter: the networks' head starter Caroline Parry. The Broadcast Interview. Broadcastnow.co.uk. Media Business Insight Limited. September 23, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2015 Career Nutter started ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Lennertz
Christopher Joseph Lennertz (born January 2, 1972) is an American songwriter and composer of film, television, and video game scores. He is a dual citizen of the United States and Italy. His musical scores have appeared in ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'', '' Hop'', '' Think Like a Man'', and '' Horrible Bosses'', and the video game series ''Medal of Honor'', created by Steven Spielberg. He composed the score for ''Supernatural'', ''Revolution'', and '' The Boys'', all television series created by Eric Kripke. He has collaborated with film directors Tim Hill, Matthew O'Callaghan, Seth Gordon, Tim Story, Tyler Perry, Josh Greenbaum and Kelly Asbury. He also has appeared in '' Galavant'' and '' Sausage Party'' with Alan Menken and Marvel's '' Agent Carter'', including a first-ever Marvel musical number co-written with Tony award winning lyricist David Zippel. He wrote the songs for '' UglyDolls'' with Glenn Slater. He composed the score for the Netflix series '' Lost in Space'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Gruska
Jay Gruska (; born April 23, 1952) is an American songwriter and composer best known for his film and television scoring, and for writing hit songs for a variety of artists. He has composed musical scores for dozens of TV dramas, with over 500 hours of shows played internationally. Gruska has received three Emmy Award nominations, one Genie Award nomination, and nine ASCAP awards. Some of his best-known scores are for the TV shows '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', '' Charmed'', and ''Supernatural.'' Career Gruska started his career as a singer/songwriter. He was briefly a member of Three Dog Night in 1976, replacing Danny Hutton, until the group disbanded. He had recording contracts with ABC Records and Warner Bros. Records with the band Maxus, for which he was the lead singer and songwriter. Warner Bros. Records later released his solo album ''Which One of Us Is Me'', which Gruska also produced. Gruska is also known for co-writing the hit duet " Tell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
