UPDATE:  This is the word from Mo Ryan about Kripke and a sound bite from Sera Gamble:

Source:  http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2010/02/supernatural-vampire-diaries-gossip-girl-90210.html

UPDATE: When I asked a CW representative whether creator/executive producer Eric Kripke would return for "Supernatural's" sixth season, I got a three-word reply: "Yes, he's back."

UPDATE 2: I sent a note to "Supernatural" executive producer Sera Gamble when I heard about the show's renewal for a sixth season. I said I was happy to hear that the show would be returning, but I had to be a little cheeky and ask if viewers would be getting "The Apocalypse 2: The Squeakquel" next season. Here's her response:

"No, you will not be getting Apocalypse, The Squeaquel in Season 6 (that's hilarious)," Gamble wrote. "We're climaxing that story this season. We've been working on the Season 6 storyline for quite some time, and we're very excited about it. We have lots of ideas, and are grateful for the chance to keep the show going.

"Please tell the fans that the writers say thank you!  We so appreciate the support."

----------------------------------

I just got this from a tweet via the CW Network.  More info coming, but here's what I have so far...

The CW Announces Early Pickups for Five Series

Freshman Hit “The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” “Supernatural” and “America’s Next Top Model” To Return Next Season

The CW Network has given early pickups to five series for next season, including four signature dramas and the reality hit AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. All five shows will return in Fall 2010.

The series receiving early renewals include this season’s breakout hit THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, The CW’s most-watched show (4.6 million viewers) and the network’s number one show among adults 18-34 (2.5/8). THE VAMPIRE DIARIES premiere generated the largest audience in network history for a series debut (5.7 million total viewers). THE VAMPIRE DIARIES has improved The CW’s performance Thursday at 8:00 p.m. by 114% among women 18-34 this season. The network also renewed fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, which will enter its sixth season next year.  SUPERNATURAL has one of the most loyal audiences of any show on television and does heroic work in a perennially tough time period. It has improved over last season among women and adults 18-34 (29% and 8%, respectively) this season, a remarkable accomplishment for a fifth-year show.

Also given early pickups for next season are The CW’s Monday night sensation GOSSIP GIRL,which is The CW’s number one show among its target demographic of women 18-34, and Tuesday’s trend-setting drama, 90210, which sees some of TV’s largest percent increases from DVR playback, nearly doubling its women 18-34 live-only ratings once live+7 data is included. Wednesday anchor AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will also be back for cycles 15 and 16 with superstar Tyra Banks and new groups of aspiring models. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL continues to rank second in the competitive Wednesday 8:00 p.m. hour among young women 18-34 (3.4/10).

Source:   http://blog.cwtv.com/2010/02/16/the-cw-announces-early-pickups-for-five-series/

For all the latest Supernatural info and article links, follow The Winchester Family Business on Twitter at @WinFamBusiness

Comments  

 
# Sablegreen 2010-02-16 13:43
FINALLY IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! Bout time they announced it!

This is even earlier than last year. YEAAAAAAAAA!!! :D :D :D
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Elle 2010-02-16 13:46
YES!!! This totally made my day!!!! (The dogs are now looking at me funny for shouting). Oh, I can ride this high for the rest of the Hellatus now!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# alice 2010-02-16 13:46
It's interesting that Smallville didn't make the list yet. I heard that was the show holding up the early renewal process because contract negotiations were a little tougher. The network was itching to announce though with all the bubble talk. I'm getting a good feeling that One Tree Hill won't be back.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Alison H 2010-02-16 13:50
I'm so happy about this I could cry!! I had a feeling that Season 5 wasn't the last but we can relax now that Season 6 is official.Congratulations to everyone involved with the show!! :D
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Tigershire 2010-02-16 13:55
WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so.....I could just....

GAH. To exited to think clearly.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Evelyn 2010-02-16 13:59
I am so happy and beyond excited. (jumping up and down for joy) I was not ready to see this show end and am so pleased that we get another year to watch our beautiful boys and be a part of their angsty filled lives. :D

(Now maybe we can get an answer to the series long question as to why Dean's eyes bled in Bloody Mary. ;-)
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Sablegreen 2010-02-16 14:00
So it was Smallville that was the hold-up. I knew it was one of those five, and that it wasn't SPN, but never knew which one. Surprising?

So Alice, do you think if Smallville isn't renewed SPN will move into it's Friday spot at 7:00PM. I have a feeling it would.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 14:10
I'm grinning like a fool right about now.
I can't believe it - no, wait, I can! I'm happy.
And guess what - good news like this made my cold disappear in an instant... ha! So, I'll be singing 'Supernatural saved my life'... OH, this is getting camp, but so what.... with great news like this, we have the right to get a bit nuts, eh?

Love this, love this, love this, Jas
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# BagginsDVM 2010-02-16 14:41
WooHoo! Made my day too!
Now I'm even more excited about going to Vancouver in August!
Dawn
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Tigershire 2010-02-16 14:48
BagginsDVM - you're going to the Vancouver Con? Cool! I'll be there too. :D

I would love the opportunity to meet some of you cool folks in person.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 14:57
Is anyone going to the L.A. con? Come on, folks, you can't leavethere all alone amidst hundreds of people!
:cry:: sniff, Jas
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Bevie 2010-02-16 15:09
Wheeeeewwwwwwww! What a relief! I just couldn't face not seeing the boys together again next season.

Now I can start worrying about season 7, 8, 9 etc.

:D So so so very happy!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# AndreaW 2010-02-16 15:19
I've got a lump in my throat... All I can say is that a season 6 is not for everyone. Congratulations to our boys, creator, writers and the whole production team. And of course, to us, the "loyal audiences" who helped this to come true. :D
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 15:24
Well, AndreaW, we're a loyal bunch. Not bad, eh? :lol: jas
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# anene 2010-02-16 15:46
I don't know how i feel about this. I would be happy if it means Kripke and co. won't drag out the apocalypse into season 6 and be done with the angel mytharc this season as promised. I won't be happy if we get the apocalypse dragged out into season 6 with angels still roaming and a cliff hanger that involves angels. And even worse, the writers scramble and come up with a lame excuse to have Castiel in season 6 if they end th apocalypse this season no matter how much i love Castiel and Misha.

But i will give them the benefit of the doubt and hope for the best.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Sablegreen 2010-02-16 16:01
anene, The whole myth arc ends this year...Kripke & Co have already announced that. No more apocalypse next year. They are supposed to go back to the format of s1.

We'll see!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# gentlesoul 2010-02-16 16:17
SQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQUEALLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLL *maniac dance* yay! =) Suddenly the next 5 weeks don't seem so deary anymore... or not... :-)
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 16:21
But that will also mean that we're going to lose Castiel, right? I kinda like the guy. He's wicked. :o
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# gentlesoul 2010-02-16 16:21
I wonder what I'll be thinking, same time next year... "oh pleaseeeeeee God, one more year of SPN!!" or... well, never mind that... YAY season 6!!!!!!!!! =)
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 16:23
Hey, gentlesoul, how about some meds? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 16:28
I mean that nicely, I do... You should have seen me...
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# gentlesoul 2010-02-16 16:30
hey, what are you implying, huh! haha...
I need this high to last me for the next 5 weeks!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# gentlesoul 2010-02-16 16:31
lol at least your mother is not staring at you and trying to decide whether to lock me up in your room, or let the doctors do it for themselves... :P
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# gentlesoul 2010-02-16 16:33
lol lock you** up... forgive me :oops: :lol:
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-16 16:35
Uh-oh, you have a rubber room at home? There's possibilities.... ;-)
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# gentlesoul 2010-02-16 16:45
um no... not that I know of at least... :lol:
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Freebird 2010-02-16 17:37
Hmmm, I really, really wonder where the Supernatural story will go next season. What can top the apocalypse? Going back to S1 format sounds great thou, loved the early episodes. But, Dean and Sam aren't the same people they used to be 5 years ago.

Would like to have Castiel still on, but if the apocalypse arc finishes, Cas will leave, right? Maybe they'll bring in Jimmy? As a helping hand? ...hmmmm, nope, Jimmy will probably be fed up with all that supernatural crap he'll never ever want to see the brothers again.

Hmmm, I'm thinking, ... and thinking ...and I think I'll better leave this to the writers :-)
I have no doubt the Supernatural team will do an equally fantastic job as they have done so far.

So, season 6 - bring it!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# alice 2010-02-16 17:57
I've already started the Zombie Alligator campaign. Who's with me?
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Ardeospina 2010-02-16 18:09
This is excellent news! Hooray for season 6, especially since they've announced that there won't be Apocalypse Now and Later, because that would have kind of sucked if they dragged it out. I'm very curious to see where season 6 will take us.

I'm in for the Zombie Alligator campaign, Alice!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Randal 2010-02-16 18:26
I'm on board for zombie alligators. As for Action Figure Cas, duh, he obviously must open a brothel. :D

This is such [string of obscenities] good news!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Suze 2010-02-16 19:00
:D Whoop-de-doop!

AWOL cat turned up in one piece and a sixth season hoves into view with Evil Kaptain K at the helm ( sorry, but it's been non-stop pirates for the last week ... I'll try and keep the nautical nonsense to a minimum )

I'll sign up for the ZAs, so I will ... Avast! Arrgh-Haa! ( Drat, sort of slipped out ... )

As for Cas, he obviously has an affinity with fast food if last week's offering was anything to go by so a career flipping burgers would seem to be indicated, he'd look sooo distinguished in one of those weird little hats ... :lol:
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# robinv 2010-02-16 19:29
:D

Of course, I'm delighted to hear this! I always want official confirmation, and now that we have it, I can officially celebrate! As long as Kripke and Co. retain the passion and quality of the past five years, I will be delighted. If he has an episode with a Raven-Simone wedding episode in Hawaii, I'm outta here!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Freebird 2010-02-16 19:47
Zombie Alligator? What's with zombie alligator? Singing? Wha...?
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Sablegreen 2010-02-16 19:59
I'm on board witht the zombie alligators. As for Cass...if the myth arc is over, I can't see how he would fit in.... And I really hope they don't do another religious myth arc. They really need to get back to the original basics of the show. They need to get more viewers, and overall viewers has dropped a LOT since s1.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Dany 2010-02-17 07:02
OMG! OMG! OMG!

I'm so happy I could cry of pure happiness!

Season 6! Bring on the zombie alligators!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Supernarttu 2010-02-17 07:06
*SERIOUS FRICKING HAPPYDANCE OF JOY*

Oh joy! I'm all smiles, I'm so happy!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Narcissus 2010-02-17 09:25
There are no words for this kind of bliss. I shall silently bask in the joy while my eyes start to water up.

:mrgreen:
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-17 16:26
There once was a zombie alligator
Who died devouring a diner’s waiter,
Woke up hungry, undead
Lonely, Not well-fed
And planned on having Winchester later…

;-), Jas
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Ardeospina 2010-02-17 19:23
If a Winchester dies due to zombie alligator, I will immediately redo my Winchester death list and put that at #1 because that would be hilariously awesome! What a great idea, Jas!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Suze 2010-02-17 19:27
:lol: :lol: :lol:

For truly tis said
She who rhymes "undead"
With "not very well-fed"
Needs a slap round the head.

;-) Bless ... Not really!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Bethany 2010-02-18 01:36
Hooray!!!!

I know it could all end badly but i'm quite looking forward to season 6 and a different story ... the possibilities are intriguing!

Congratulations to Kripke and co you deserve it!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# Jasminka 2010-02-18 05:54
That zombie alligator might just hug you to death,Suze... :lol:, how sweet... Jas
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# kairi 2010-02-18 20:56
How does one even begin to try going back to the beginning? Like S1 really? First off, even S1 had foreshadowing for everything that is happening in S5 and even in S1 there were demons. Pagan gods and so on. So the sixth season is basically going from Epic to classic? That's really anti-climatic. Was the story originally made to end at this season? Because literally everything has been leading up to this: Mary dying, Sam's powers everything. What could be done that could top this?

I'd like to be happy about this, but I don't know. It sounds more like a fan pleaser season than storytelling to me.
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# great bear 2010-02-25 15:53
I'm new and I'm from Italy.Just wanna share the happiness for season six.Found Alice's comments a few months ago:very deep and passionate.
Go Wincheter brothers!
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 
 
# flash 2010-04-20 14:05
hey all you other super-fans, my names jamie and im from scotland (female). converted loadsa people to supernatural and still reruiting! sooooooooo happy to hear there's gonna be a season 6, god is back in the building! either that or my deal with the cross roads demon worked! cant wait to see whats gonna happen, just a shame we're viewing it 6 months behind the states! well done to eric, the writers n everyone else involved in the show, and hi to all the fans xx
Reply | Reply with quote | Quote | Report to administrator
 

Add comment


Security code
Refresh