When Eric Kripke appeared with Supernatural stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki at Comic-Con, fans sat on the edges of their seats. Kripke, though, was his usual cryptic self, leaking more teasers than wholesome spoilers for Season Four.

One nice touch for X-Files fans, Mitch Pileggi will show up as Mary Winchester’s father. Of course, it would be an interesting coincidence if Sam and Dean showed up to a mystery and meet Mulder and Scully. In a universe that holds both duos, it would almost need to happen, and they would be a lot more helpful than Bela ever was.

Kripke and the boys did open up a bit more about Season 4, though, at the press roundtable.

Diehard fans know that must, and will, come back. In fact, the title of the season premiere, Lazarus Rising, makes an early return for Dean less than mysterious. Mystery, however, is what Eric Kripke has in mind for Season Four. Although Dean comes back early, the mechanics and the players involved in how and why it happened will remain to unravel over time.

Along the many other mysteries, only over time will we discover any details of Dean’s fate in the underworld. One thing Kripke has alluded to, like in other mythologies (Buffy, for instance) time in Hell moves much faster than time here. Four months in our time may have been like years for poor brother Dean.

According to Kripke, after an awkward Season Three, Kripke says he’s ready to turn up the heat, going into the best years for Supernatural. At this point, the show’s abundant supply of loyal fans are in for quite a ride. Both main characters have hit bottom. Dean has literally been to Hell and back. We don’t know, for sure, how or why he was brought back. His time there has surely left him quite a mess, and he’s going to fit into the destiny that, previously, only included Sam. His quick, shoot from the hip, personality, however, will still be there.

Up till now, Sam’s special powers and dark side have only given us passing glances. Now, Jared Padalecki is excited to see the show explore these elements of Sam in Season 4.

Thanks to my compatriot Cynthia, from SF Universe, and Karla Petersen at the Union-Tribune.

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If you’re thinking of getting the Gold Weekend Package for next year’s Salute to Supernatural Los Angeles, you’d better hurry. Now that both Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are appearing, those things are going like crazy. Creation Entertainment reports that they have already sold two-thirds (2/3, 66.666666667%) of all the Gold Weekend tickets.

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Margaret Weis Productions, makers of the Supernatural Role Playing Game and the introductory RPG Supernatural: The Hunt Begins, report that they will be at Comic-Con in San Diego, next week. They will be in Booth #4914.

Margaret, herself, won’t make it, but Jamie Chambers, the man behind the two games, will be there. They do report that “you’ll be able to buy copies of the Demon Hunters Role Playing Game and Humans!!!”

I think San Diego is actually one of those places where neither buying, selling, nor trading humans is legal. It is, however, legal to purchase the Twilight Creations game. So, beware anyone offering any other form.

Are you going to Comic-Con, this weekend. I won’t be there, so go check it out for me, and let us all know what you thought. If you have photos you don’t mind sharing, email me, and I’ll post them along with a credit.

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Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) has signed on as a special guest at next year’s Salute to Supernatural Los Angeles 2009 set for the last weekend of March. The returning Creation Entertainment convention has already proven to be an incredible event for fans, thanks to its intimate setting with the stars of the show.

2008’s convention included Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Frederic Lane, Chad Lindberg, Steve Carlos, Jason Manns, and creator Eric Kripke.

So far, only Jensen Ackles appears on the list for L.A. 2009, but it’s still early. Creation Entertainment has done a consistently great job, and attracts a great combination of Supernatural actors to all of its events. So, I expect to report the appearance of more hunter-, demon-, and other monster-playing actors from the show. I hope to report that Jared Padalecki will show up on that list.

Creation Entertainment’s Salute to Supernatural Los Angeles 2009

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 27 – 29, 2009
Marriott Los Angeles Airport
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Source: Creation Entertainment.

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