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Revision as of 16:03, 23 September 2014
SPN UK News: Supernatural has been cancelled by the only channel showing it in the UK, we are waiting for information on when/if it will get a new home for Season 9 & 10.
There have been various projects by the UK fans to try and get SPN back in the UK!
- Supernatural Wayward Son was a campaign to try and get Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas to No1 in the UK. It didn't quite make it to No.1 in the music charts, but did make it into the download charts and No.1 in the Amazon rock download charts, plus the campaign received attention fro many important people including Warner Brothers.
- SaveSPNintheUK Selfies Video Campaign - Fans from across the UK showed their need for Supernatural to be aired in the UK, by submitting a 'selfie' holding up a sign with the hastag #UKNeedsSPN or #UKNeedsSupernatural
- Save Supernatural in the UK flyers have been handed out at UK conventions and posted everywhere online.
- Letter writing campaigns, to contact the people that may be able to get the show back on UK TV.
Links:
Welcome to the Supernatural in the U.K page!
This page is dedicated to all things Supernatural in the United Kingdom (UK)
The UK Supernatural fans are an ever growing and increasingly excitable fan-base; more and more are discovering what it is like to become part of the award winning SPNFamily every day.
On this page you will find everything from lists of UK shops that sell Supernatural goodies to UK Music and Mythology.
If you would like to submit any ideas or information for this page please feel free to join the dedicated 'Supernatural in the UK' Facebook group
To co-inside with the creation of this page there have been a series of 'Supernatural in the UK' Interviews carried out with some of the wonderful British guest stars.
These were arranged by Lucy - (Supernatural Wiki – ‘Supernatural in the UK’ page creator), along with the input of the fans on the 'Supernatural in the UK' Facebook group
- Supernatural in the UK Interview: Julian Richings who plays Death
- Supernatural in the UK Interview: Kevin McNally who plays Frank Devereaux (coming soon)
Contents
- 1 UK Actors on Supernatural
- 2 Where to watch Supernatural in the UK
- 3 Conventions in the UK - Rogue Events
- 4 Conventions in the UK - Fandom Events Management / F.E.M
- 5 Supernatural UK Events
- 6 UK Supernatural Shops
- 7 UK References on the show
- 8 UK Fan-fic and Fan-art
- 9 UK Music
- 10 UK Supernatural Creatures and Mythology
- 11 Charity UK
- 12 Other Supernatural in the UK
UK Actors on Supernatural
Mark Sheppard – CrowleyBorn in London, England, UK in 1964. Currently resides in Los Angeles.
Famous for his Cockney Accent, likes Jaffa cakes.
Links
Mark Sheppard IMDb page
Crowley IMDb page
Born in Rochford, Essex, England, UK in 1965. She spent a short time in South Benfleet, Essex, and was relocated to Ontario, Canada, at the age of 3.
Links
Born in Bristol, England, UK in 1956. He grew up in Birmingham. Now lives in Brighton with his British wife Phyllis Logan.
Links
- Kevin McNally IMDb page
- Frank Devereaux IMDb page
- Supernatural in the UK Interview: Kevin McNally who plays Frank Devereaux (coming soon)
Julian Richings was born in Oxford, England, UK in 1956. Moved to Toronto, Canada in 1984.
Links
- Julian Richings IMDb page
- Death IMDb page
- Supernatural in the UK Interview: Julian Richings who plays Death
Born in British Columbia, Canada in 1963 Half Norwegian and half Scottish.
Links
Sebastian was born in Paris and is of Scottish and French heritage.
Links
Lauren Cohan was born in 1982, in Philadelphia.
Moved to the United Kingdom & attended University of Winchester. Now lives between London and Los Angeles
Links
Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1978.
Links
Born in London, England, UK in 1974
Links
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Where to watch Supernatural in the UK
Unfortunately Sky Living has cancelled its contract with Supernatural and will not be airing Season 9.
This means that at the moment Supernatural is effectively homeless in the UK. For information on the efforts/projects in getting Supernatural picked up by another TV Channel in the UK, join the: Get Supernatural Back to the UK - Facebook group or watch out for events on the Save SPN in the UK - Twitter account
Useful website Links
Previous UK Premiere Dates:
- Season 8 - - Sky Living - 3rd July 2013 at 10pm Season 8 Sky Living Promo
- Season 7 - Sky Living - 1st August 2012 at 10pm Season 7 Sky Living Promo
- Season 6 - Sky Living - 8th June 2011 at 10pm
- Season 5 - Living TV - 10th February 2010 at 9pm
Prior to it being aired on Living/SkyLiving, Supernatural was shown on ITV2. They gave us the infamous promo tagline of Scary Just Got Sexy
- Season 4 - ITV2 - 9th January 2009
- Season 3 - ITV2 - 4th October 2007
- Season 2 - ITV2 - 4th February 2007
- Season 1 - ITV2 - 22 January 2006
Sky Living Interviews (contains spoilers for season 6)
- Supernatural - Jensen Ackles Interview for Sky Living Part 1 Part 2
- Supernatural - Jared Padalecki Interview for Sky Living Part 1 Part 2
Where else to watch...?
- Seasons 1-8 are available to buy on DVD right now.
- Season 8 had a DVD release date of Oct 2013 in the UK. UK SFX Reviews for all Season 8 episodes
- Supernatural: The Anime Series was released in the UK on 27 May 2013 Review by UK SFX
Supernatural Anime clips
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Conventions in the UK - Rogue Events
Rogue Events organize one of the few Supernatural Conventions held in the UK (as well as some in Europe)
The Asylum (convention) feature stage talks, photo studio & autograph sessions and our popular Coffee Lounge events plus lots of fun and free evening entertainment.
They are held in Birmingham in May at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole hotel or in London in November at the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
Previous event information can be found here:
- Asylum 1 2007
- Asylum 2 2008
- Asylum 3 2009
- Asylum 4 2010
- Asylum 5 2010
- Asylum 6 2011
- Asylum 7 2011
- Asylum 8 2012
- Asylum 9 2012
- Asylum 10 2013
- Asylum 11 2013
- Asylum 12 2014
- Asylum 13 2014
- Asylum 14 2015
When are the next conventions being held?
The next three! Asylum Conventions are:
- Asylum 13 2014 in Birmingham on the 17th to 19th October 2014
Announced guests are Tahmoh Penikett, Richard Speight Jr, Matt Cohen, Jim Beaver, Amy Gumenick, Gil McKinney, Timothy Omundson, Nicki Aycox, DJ Qualls and Theo Devaney
Rogue Events Asylum 13 booking
Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel Website
- Asylum 14 2015 in Birmingham on the 8th to 10th May 2015
Announced guests are: Mark Sheppard, Misha Collins, Alaina Huffman, Curtis Armstrong, Ty Olsson, Lauren Tom, Travis Aaron Wade and Jim Michaels
Rogue Events Asylum 14
Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel Website
Rogue Events Twitter
- Asylum 15 2015 in Birmingham on the 16th to 18th October 2015
Announced guest are: Mark Pellegrino
[Rogue Events Asylum 15
Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel Website
Rogue Events Twitter
Where can you read about the convention experience?
- MindOfGeekness Asylum 12 - A Supernatural Weekend
- Asylum 10, Part 1: Arrivals, actors and autographs
- Asylum 10, Part 2: The weekend starts here…
- Asylum 10, Part 3: The madness continues…
- Asylum 10, Part 4: Remembering Sunday
- Asylum 10: If Music be the Food of Cons…
All taken from the Yoppul Website
Written by Emily Scotcher
Rogue Links:
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Conventions in the UK - Fandom Events Management / F.E.M
About F.E.M
Fandom Events Management (F.E.M) is an exciting new fan convention company, for fans by fans.
Everything about the conventions run by F.E.M has been planned and organised with the fan experience in mind.
The F.E.M team is made up of professional women at various stages in their successful careers, five directors and four team members who all bring unique and collective talents to the F.E.M pool to make this convention the one you deserve.
As Fans themselves they have the knowledge and expertise to create a truly memorable event for both the fans and special guests alike.
Salt 'n' Burn Convention
When is the convention?
The very first Salt ‘n’ Burn Convention will be held on 24-26 October 2014 in Liverpool, England.
Where is the Convention being held?
The Black-E is situated in Liverpool’s city centre; it is a grade 2 listed building (exterior only)in the heart of Liverpool’s outlying communities, the building is used for many art projects.
It is within a ten minute walk of Liverpool’s Lime Street and Central train stations, the main bus station and within a few minutes walk of a variety of affordable accommodation.
What to expect at the Convention.
Fan favorite TV stars; Rick Worthy, Tyler Johnston, Alaina Huffman, Kim Rhodes, Rob Benedict have been confirmed, as well as:
- Star Talks
- Autograph Sessions
- Photo Opportunities
- Evening Entertainment, which includes a Vampire ball and a Circus performance!
- And lots lots more!
- Salt’n’Burn Legacies Convention
Fandom Events are bringing Salt’n’Burn back to the Black E, Liverpool on the weekend of 2nd – 4th October 2015 with their Salt’n’Burn Legacies Convention.
F.E.M links
- Fandom Events Management Website
- @FandomEvents on Twitter
- Fandom Events Management Tumblr
- Fandom Events Management Facebook page
Contacts
Email: contact@fandomevents.com
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Supernatural UK Events
SPNFamily Meet ups
The SPNFamily in the UK are a dedicated, loyal and crazy bunch. Would you like to meet some of us?
- Blood Venegance
Ace Events is holding their first event; Blood Vengeance. It is a four day Convention for fans with Meet and Greets, Photo Ops, Workshops and Autograph sessions, Evening Themed Parties and stars from the Vampire Diaries, Twilight and Supernatural. Julie McNiven (Anna) is the only Supernatural guest announced so far.
It takes place over the long weekend of 19th – 22nd June 2014, in the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland.
For more information on UK Fan Events:
- Supernatural UK Events Facebook page
- Supernatural UK Fans organising fun events dedicated to our favourite show.
Past Events
- Supernatural Shiverpool MadnessSupernatural UK Events will be hosting a meet-up in Liverpool on Saturday, 1 February 2014.
Check out the Shiverpool Madness FB Page for details.
- Manchester MeetSATURDAY 16th to SUNDAY 17th November 2013 - Fans will be meeting up during the day, watching Sweeney Todd at 8.00pm, followed by drinks in Manchester town center afterwards. Check out the Manchester meet FB Page for details.
- Supernatural Spooky Manchester Halloween Meet-up Facebook page
- 26 October 2013 - Join Supernatural Fans for spooky Supernatural goodness.
MCM London Comic Con On 25th-27th October 2013 - Special Guest - Colin Ford (Young Sam Winchester)
- York Meet up - Facebook page
- 17th August 2013 - An SPNFamily meet up in York, for Sightseeing, Dungeons visit, Food+drinks, Ghost walk & Past time group photo.
- Amanda Tapping, who plays Naomi in Supernatural, attended the London Film and Comic Com
- Event Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th July 2013 at Earls Court
- Supernatural Cosplay Event Facebook Page
- on 6th July 2013 in Nottingham there was a Supernatural fan Cosplay meet up.
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UK Supernatural Shops
There are more and more places in the UK selling Supernatural inspired collectibles, gifts, accessories and clothing every day. Below are listed just a small selection of where you can pick up your Supernatural items.
- Missing_Alice
- Home of the [Mishapocalypse] Tote! Here you will find a selection of uniquely designed prints available on both t-shirts and tote bags. There are currently just a few designs available mostly inspired by Supernatural.
- Goblin Dreams
– for all things shiny, beautiful & Supernatural inspired.
- Forbidden Planet
– To pick up your Supernatural books and audio.
- Fanshoes
– for custom made Supernatural shoes. Facebook Page
- Cafepress
– For Supernatural Inspired t-shirts and other clothing.
- Everything Supernatural
– For Supernatural inspired calendars, blankets and other paraphernalia.
- Tadeudz Creations
- For Supernatural and other fandom inspired Jewellery
- Etsy UK
– Where you can buy everything from Supernatural jewelry and cushions to Supernatural inspired Tea! (how British is that?!!)
There are many, many other shops selling Supernatural related and official Supernatural items, including eBay, Amazon, Play and all the supermarket chains.
Happy shopping!
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UK References on the show
- In 3.15 Time Is on My Side Rufus mentions England when discussing with Dean about determining identity through ear prints. RUFUS: Of course, that don't fly in the courts over here, but in England, they're all over it. A friend of a friend...of a friend faxed me 10 pages of confidential files within a day. All I had to send him was one clean shot off the security camera.
- 6.01 Exile on Main St. Samuel mentions The Mayflower, a ship that bought the Pilgrims from England to North America in 1620 Samuel: You know you had ancestors hacking the heads off vamps on the Mayflower.
- During 6.04 Weekend at Bobby's Dean and Sam travel to Scotland, as a favour to Bobby. They find Crowley’s grave and dig up his bones, threatening to burn them to end Crowley once and for all unless he does what Bobby requires. Crowley appears in Scotland moments later, where Sam and Dean are still standing over his bones. Dean threatens to burn the bones anyway, but Sam tells him to stand down, saying "a deal's a deal." Crowley picks up his bones and disappears, and Bobby thanks Sam and Dean for flying to Scotland and helping him get his soul back.
- During 6.09 Clap Your Hands If You Believe Marion talks about Avalon: Marion: Personally, I think they're taken to Avalon to service Oberon, king of the faery. - Avalonis an island in England that features prominently in Arthurian legend. In medieval and Renaissance literature, Oberon is king of the fairies and is most known nowadays as a character in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
- In the Episode 7.21 Reading Is Fundamental Dean and Castiel play the board game Sorry!, which originated in England in the 1920s. It is based on the ancient Indian game of Pachisi. Players draw cards which direct their movement around the board. One player's movements may result in another player being sent back to the Start - hence the title of "Sorry!"
Characters
Crowley; the current King of Hell, formerly King of the Crossroads; says he was a 17th century Scottish tailor named Fergus MacLeod from Canisbay
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UK Fan-fic and Fan-art
UK Supernatural Fan Fiction
There is actually quite a bit of Supernatural Fan-fiction set in the UK, mostly in London, England.
There are some Harry Potter and Torchwood crossovers, SuperWhoLock stories and lots of the Winchester brothers travelling to London to fight a big bad or two.
I do not own any of the works listed and they are all works of fiction. Please note that some stories include adult content; all individual story warnings apply.
- Fanfiction.net: Supernatural in the UK community page listing UK SPN Fanfic
UK Supernatural Fan Art
- Chibi Village
Hann Louise Fernee is an artist that specialises in Supernatural chibis, and manga etc...
Chibi Village Deviantart page
Chibi Village Facebook Page
Hann's comment on her work: I Draw A lot of Chibis. A lot of SPN. I take commissions. price will vary depending on time and size. message me! i also make plushies + puppets!! :D
- stoopidsarah
Sarah creates amazing pencil drawings of the Supernatural characters.
- stoopidsarah Deviantart page
Comment from Sarah: Supernatural ruins my life in the best possible way
- Star Jem
Jemma creates some wonderful Supernatural cartoon strips.
star-jem Deviantart page
UK Music
It’s no secret that UK music totally rocks (on occasion!) but did you know how much of the awesome music, that helps to make Supernatural even more kick ass, originates from our very own shores? Well check this out!
- Led Zeppelin
- Dean's Favourite songs Ramble On and Traveling Riverside Blues mentioned in 4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book
- Foreigner
- Hot Blooded From 1.02 Wendigo
- Movin' On from 1.03 Dead in the Water
- Bad Company from 1.11 Scarecrow
- She brings me love from 1.13 Route 666
- Deep Purple
- Smoke on the Water - Dean Winchesters Ringtone in 2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign
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UK Supernatural Creatures and Mythology
- Banshees Written in John Winchesters Journal (prevalent in the West Highlands of Scotland)
The story of the banshee began as a fairy woman keening at the death of important personages. In later stories, the appearance of the banshee could foretell death. Banshees were said to appear for particular Irish families, though which families made it onto this list varied depending on who was telling the story. Stories of Banshees were also prevalent in the West Highlands of Scotland. The banshee can appear in a variety of guises. Most often she appears as an ugly, frightening hag, but she can also appear as a stunningly beautiful woman of any age that suits her. In some tales, the figure who first appears to be a "banshee" is later revealed to be the Irish battle goddess, the Morrígan. The hag may also appear as a washer-woman, or bean-nighe (washing woman), and is seen washing the blood stained clothes or armor of those who are about to die. The banshee may also appear in a variety of other forms, such as that of a hooded crow, stoat, hare and weasel - animals associated in Ireland with witchcraft.[3] The most famous Banshee story is the Brother Grimm fairy tale Hänsel and Gretel, in which two children walk into the woods where they are caught by an old hag, who prepares to eat them.
- Links
- Loch Ness Monster In 6.12 Like a Virgin, Bobby Singer says that the Loch Ness Monster is real, unlike dragons.
Nessie, a giant lake monster, supposedly inhabits Scotland 's Loch (Lake) Ness. Nessie is the world's best-known cryptozoological creature and has been sighted as far back as 656 AD. Nessie is described as being anywhere from twenty to forty feet long, with two humps, a tail and a snakelike head. Nessie's movements have been studied, and many films and photos analyzed, to determine what Nessie might be, if she exists. For the last seventy years or so, since she began receiving regular publicity, Nessie has been a major tourist attraction. There are numerous theories as to Nessie's identity, including a snake-like primitive whale known as a zeuglodon, a long-necked aquatic seal, giant eels, walruses, floating plants, giant molluscs, otters mirages and diving birds, but many lake monster, researchers seem to favour the plesiosaur theory. The case has occasionally been supported by indistinct photographic evidence, though a famous 1934 photograph was revealed to be a hoax.
- Links
Wikipedia Loch Ness Monster page
- Water Wraith Pad of Definitions (1.03 Dead in the Water)
The Idea of Water Wraiths originated in Scotland . A wraith is thought to be an apparition -- a spectre , a vision, an unreal image – and a Water Wraith is a spirit thought to preside over the waters. They supposedly take the form of skinny, old women with scowling features who dress in green. The Water Wraiths try to lure unsuspecting travelers to their death by drowning them.
- Links
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Charity UK
There are many worldwide charity projects/events that the UK SPNFamily can and do take part in. Details of these can be found on this page Charity Projects
We are compiling information of any UK specific ones to add to this page. If anyone has details of any please contact me in the talk section.
Random Acts
Random Acts is a non-profit organization that’s aiming to conquer the world, one random act of kindness at a time. They are dedicated to funding and inspiring acts of kindness around the world.
RA in the UK
- Random Acts has had an active presence in the UK since their inception, with some of the earliest funded acts taking place in England and Scotland.
- In 2010 in Farnborough, England, the Regional Representative and supporters handed out flowers and toys to strangers YouTube video, while in Edinburgh, Scotland, they provided a talented six year-old with a new violin of her choice YouTube video
- Random Acts’ official regions in the UK are United Kingdom - North (including northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), and United Kingdom - South, and Republic of Ireland (including southern England, and Wales).
- There is a forum available for each region so that supporters may connect and collaborate with others in their area. Forum
- Random Acts is currently represented in the UK – South by Assistant Regional Representative Bhumika Makwana - Contact: bhumika.makwana@therandomact.org
- On 17-19 May 2013, staff members attended Rogue Events’ Asylum 10 in Birmingham, where donations were collected on behalf of Shelter; the housing and homelessness charity.
Supernatural Fundraiser
An online raffle for Supernatural fans, raising money for Cancer Research UK and Friends Of Roxburghe House Grampian in honour of Keith Donald. All raffle tickets can be purchased from today until March 31st 2014 every ticket bought will be entered into the prize draw. for more details visit:
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Other Supernatural in the UK
Misha Trolling UK Fans
On Sunday 4th August 2013 Misha Collins tweeted various messages to the UK fans regarding announcement and a blue Phone-box. posted pictures of Phone-boxes with a basket of treats and a photo of him with a secret message. The photo's were from Earls Court, London and Lincoln.