Supernatural To Continue Without Creator Kripke?

No a huge surprise here, but the CW has decided to commission another series of the rather excellent Supernatural. Yaaaaay! 

So now for the bigger surprise, it seems show creator Eric Kripke will be stepping down from the day-to-day running of Supernatural. Sacrebleu!

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Eric said, “I’m looking at this season as the [last] chapter in this particular story. That doesn’t mean there can’t be a new story. Buffy did it. The X-Files did it. You close a chapter on a big mythology storyline and then you begin a new one." When asked for confirmation of his involvement in a possible sixth season, the show supremo evaded the question: “I don’t know. I’m going to cross that bridge when I get to it."

Although Kripke had always maintained the show would only run for 5 seasons it seems good audience ratings and the positive buzz surrounding it was enough to convince network bosses to renew the series. Close sources say the show's executive producer Sera Gamble is set to pick up the mantel from where Kripke left off.

Here at Geeky Girl HQ, we’re big fans of Supernatural and think Kripke is a genius, but when Joss Whedon stepped down from the day-to-day running of the Buffster, the show's writing, director and production stayed great. Supernatural is one of those classy affairs and we think everything will be handled with aplomb.

Catch Supernatural Season 5 on Living TV, Thursdays at 9pm.

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Miley Cyrus As God?

Why-oh-why-oh-why the world loves Miley Cyrus is anyone's guess, but they do and we're dealing with it.

That said, we're praying that this latest Supernatural rumour just ain't true.

Word on the grapevine is that show star Misha Collins reckons a cameo from the Disney popstrel would be a spiffing idea.

The actor, who plays renegade angel Castiel, suggested that Miley could be the perfect choice for the role of God if the character ever makes an appearance on screen.

He told Digital Spy: "I have heard rumours that God will appear.

"I have no idea what form God would take, whether they would just do a booming voice or whether they would do something else. They could cast any number of odd characters for the role of God.

"I'm lobbying for Miley Cyrus!"

We think - we hope - we pray that Misha's joking.

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Weekly News Round Up: Avatar Storms the Globes, Supernatural Renewed, Torchwood Set For US Remake

There's been plenty going on in sci fi land this week - here's our round up of the best gossip on the grapevine.

***Avatar Scoops Golden Globes Double***

James Cameron's 3D epic won big at the Golden Globes this week, scooping goings for best film (drama) and best director.

Avatar - already the second highest grossing film of all time - fought off competition from a range of critically acclaimed dramas including war thriller The Hurt Locker.

Cameron also gave us the best moment of the evening during his acceptance speech when he quipped: "I'm gonna try to make this as brief as I can 'cos frankly I have to pee something fierce." Brilliant.

***Sixth Season For Supernatural?***
Rumour has it that US network the CW is close to announcing a sixth season renewal for Supernatural.

Show creator Eric Kripke had previously planned to end the series after its current fifth season. The network has yet to release an official statement.

***Stephen Fry For Doctor Who?***
We've long thought that Stephen Fry would make a great addition to the Doctor Who cast so we're pleased to hear that TV's most beloved boffin could soon become involved with the show.

Sadly though, the Fry isn't interested in appearing in front of the camera. But he could be up for penning a script for the show.

At this week's National Television Awards, Stephen admitted that he was approached to pen an episode for David Tennant's 10th Time Lord. "The window passed, and I never really got round to it," he told the BBC. "But I'm very happy to have had the experience of thinking about it."

When asked whether he would like to work on the show in the future, he said: "I look forward so much to seeing Matt Smith and I'm sure he's going to be wonderful. If I get time it'll be a thrill, I can't think of anything nicer."

***Torchwood Set For US Makeover***

The Geeky Girls are particularly excited about this snippet of gossip from accross the pond. Former Doctor Who boss Russell T. Davies is reportedly working on a script for a US version of Torchwood.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Fox network is developing the project following the success of the show on BBC America. The US version will reportedly tackle storylines on a global scale. Whether Torchwood's main man John Barrowman will reprise the role of Captain Jack Harkness is unknown.

***James Marsters Joins Caprica***
We haven't managed to get a look at the glossy new Battlestar Galactica prequel yet, but this latest news guarantees we'll be tuning in when the series comes to Sky1 on Tue 2 Feb.

Buffy The Vampire slayer star and all-round sci fi whore James Marsters is set to appear as Barnabus Greely, an enigmatic and dangerous leading in the monotheist world.

Sounds like Spike minus the fangs - we love it!

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