Poll Winner Jared Padalecki Thanks Fans 'A Million'

I'm sure we can think of a million little and BIG ways for Jared to thank us!


When we nominated 10 up-and-comers in our TV Stars We Wanna See Become Movie Stars poll, we weren't expecting the deluge of support from fans of "Supernatural" star Jared Padalecki. But after talking to Padalecki -- the winner of the poll with a remarkable 51 percent of the votes -- we realize that... maybe we should have.




"I guess the reason so many people voted is because 'Supernatural' has such a rabid following," Padalecki explains. "They're really supportive of me. I wouldn't have that following if it weren't for 'Supernatural.'"



"Thanks a million," he tells fans. "That makes me feel really good, really flattered. I don't know what to say, that's huge. Really cool."



In honor of the big win, NextMovie talked to Padalecki about his Hollywood plans and more.







If you do make the jump to movies, are there any roles you're shooting for?

I want to do everything. There's a book that I read, really a great book -- it's called "Lone Survivor" and I think they're trying to make it into a movie. I would love to play Marcus Luttrell, who was the author and the "lone survivor." He's a national hero; he's very courageous and heroic in insurmountable danger, so it's something I'd love to explore. And being involved in – what, three wars, right now? The U.S? — it's easy to sit here and worry about rats in my vents and wisdom teeth being pulled.* Meanwhile, there are a lot of people who don't have running water and… [there are men and women] fighting for our freedom. I'm really grateful for that and I’d love to explore that on screen.



Long story short, I see movies all the time that I'd love to be in.







The CW Anything you've seen recently?

A lot of the movies I'd like to be in, I haven't been right for yet. The first one that comes to mind (because I just watched it again) is "Inglorious Basterds." It was such an awesome movie, such great acting. And actually, my father's a big war buff , so I became a big war buff -- anything having to do with World War II, I'd love to be a part of. I'd love to do a war movie in some way, shape or form.



I'd love to do a comedy. I'm terrified of comedy. I don't think I'm funny, but I guess that's why it's so thrilling.



Is there a particular actor whose career you'd really love to mirror?

Yeah, I really like Tom Hanks' career. It's hard not to like his career. There are a lot of actors that I really love to watch, actors who I have fun watching -- I think Johnny Depp is phenomenal. But I wouldn't want that career as much as I'd like a career like Tom Hanks -- he kind of represents the everyman. It's difficult to watch a movie with Tom Hanks and not feel like you're experiencing with him as much as watching him. I lean towards him. And everything I've heard from people in the business is that he's a really genuine, respectable, grateful guy. I'd love to work with him as much as someday have a career like his.



Would you ever consider leaving "Supernatural" if the right role popped up at the wrong time for your shooting schedule?

I wouldn't. I'm a Texas guy, and the good and bad of that is that I'm always, first and foremost, loyal. If it weren't for "Supernatural," I wouldn't have a lot of the blessings that I have today, so I'm going to play it out. I'm going to give it my all. I'll be with the cast and crew for the remainder, as long as the fans want us on the air and the network obliges.



I'd love to have a movie career. I'm still pretty young. I'm not going to be 29 for another month. So if the show goes another year, I'm 30. If it goes for five years, I'm 34. I think I'm hopefully in the dawn of my career, not in the dusk, so I think I'd be happier sticking it out with "Supernatural."



Who is your TV star you want to see make it big in movies?

There's a buddy of mine who I think is really talented — Zachary Levi. On "Chuck," obviously, he plays Chuck. I'm a big fan of him as a person. I think he's a really nice, cool guy. He's really funny. He's fun to be around and I think he'd be fun to see on the big screen. Maybe he and I, we'll grow together.







Warner Bros. Don't let this influence your answer, we talked to Alexis Bledel and she totally said yes -- but if they came to you with a solid script, would you still do a "Gilmore Girls" movie?

One hundred percent. I would love to. I really would truly love to. It was so fun. I have nothing but fond memories of that show. I came to it straight out of high school, I grew up on the show, and I'd love to go revisit that character.



That's one of the fun things, about a TV show like "Gilmore Girls" or "Supernatural" -- you get these really passionate followers that put you in the lead in awesome polls like this. And someday maybe you get to go revisit them on the big screen. Maybe that would be a nice way to appease the people who were nice enough to vote for me.



Oh, on that note, can I make a shameless plug?



Yes!

I just got a Twitter two weeks ago. I finally made the plunge and got a Twitter. I was going to do @jaredpadalecki, since that's my name, but that's already taken. I guess there are several Jared Padaleckis out in the world, so I'm actually @jarpad. That’s the real me.



* These are the real details of Padalecki's bad week - wisdom tooth removal and a rat problem -- and the reasons why he's especially grateful for your votes.

http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/jared-padalecki-supernatural-thanks-fans/

House gives final legislative approval to marijuana decriminalization bill

After a lengthy debate, the state House of Representatives today gave final legislative approval to a bill that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

The vote was 90 to 57 in favor and came after a spirited discussion that stretched on for nearly five hours.
The bill now goes to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who immediately hailed its passage and pledged to sign it when it reaches his desk.
"Final approval of this legislation accepts the reality that the current law does more harm than good - both in the impact it has on people's lives and the burden it places on police, prosecutors and probation officers of the criminal justice system,'' Malloy said in a statement emailed to reporters moments after the vote was tallied.
"Let me make it clear - we are not legalizing the use of marijuana. In modifying this law, we are recognizing that the punishment should fit the crime, and acknowledging the effects of its application. There is no question that the state's criminal justice resources could be more effectively utilized for convicting, incarcerating and supervising violent and more serious offenders,'' Malloy said.
"Modification of this law will now put Connecticut in line with the laws of two of our neighboring states, New York and Massachusetts, and a total of thirteen states across the country with similar statutes. I applaud the General Assembly in their passage of this legislation and will sign it into law. I would also like to specifically thank State Senator Martin Looney, who first introduced this legislation in 2009, for his support and advocacy of this issue."
Before the vote, several lawmakers said they were struggling with the issue and are not sure how they will vote.

Rep. Rob Sampson, a Republican from Wolcott, said he generally takes a libertarian view of government regulation. But in this case, he said he is wary of what kind of message decriminalizing marijuana would send to young people. "I don't know if we're ready to make this move just yet,'' he said.
Supporters of the bill, which passed the state Senate on Saturday by the narrowest of margins, say it will save the state money and provide for fairer treatment of those caught with small amounts of the substance.
But critics say the state should not lessen the penalties for such an addictive and dangerous substance.

"There is no doubt in mind that marijuana is the gateway to future drugs,'' said Rep. Frank Nicastro, D-Bristol. Nicastro, who worked as a truant officer for the city for 17 years, said he has seen countless lives wrecked by addiction.
"What we're saying to the youth of our state is it's not a crime anymore and they're going to take advantage of that because they don't realize how dangerous marijuana can be,'' Nicastro said.

But Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-Fairfield, questioned that argument. She said she has family members who were drug addicts and state law had nothing to do with their addiction.
"I've known a lot of people over my lifetime who've used marijuana, and who grew up to be productive citizens and never used drugs again,'' Kupchick said. "And I know people who took drugs out of their parents' medicine cabinet and became full blown drug addicts and lost their lives."
The decriminalization bill would make the possession of a half-ounce of marijuana or less--about 30 joints -- akin to receiving a speeding ticket rather than a criminal offense. First-time offenders would face a $150 fine; second and subsequent offenses would draw a penalty of at least $200 but no more than $500.
Rep. Themis Klarides, R-Derby, said the amount is an arbitrary number set by lawmakers hoping to win passage of the bill. "It can't be OK if you have 30 marijuana cigarettes and bad if you have 50 marijuana cigarettes,'' she said. "It's either bad or it's not bad."
As part of a compromise, the Senate amended the measure to stiffen the punishment for young people caught with the drug. The possession and use of even a small amount of marijuana by a person 21 or younger would result in a 60-day driver's license suspension.
Those 18 and under would be referred to juvenile justice authorities. Another amendment, also endorsed by the Senate, requires those with three or more offenses to obtain drug counseling at their own expense.

There were 9,290 marijuana arrests of individuals 18 and older in Connecticut in 2009 - three-quarters of them for possession of less than a half-ounce of the substance, according to the legislature's non-partisan Office of Fiscal Analysis. OFA estimated the state would save $885,000 annually in prosecutor and public defender salaries as well as court costs. OFA also found that the state could net up to $1.4 million annually in fines and fees.


http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2011/06/house-begins-debate-on-marijua.html

Pinkwood is famous! LMAO!!!!

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Somebody replied to an anonymous comment left in a LiveJournal post. The comment they replied to was:
Hmmm... Interesting that the other twitter mentions of the soul thing didn't include this part

@Pinkwood lmao he stalled at first then said "I'd HAVE to say my wife"

And with one extra piece of information it goes from disgustingly 'romantic' to contractual obligation kind of thing. I wonder if we'll get vids of this?

It's true, just the thought of Jensen naked haunts us in the dark

Of course the stupid pic they chose to use haunts my nightmares because it's so awful!!

Watchtower brought this to my attention.
Interesting, very interesting.

WOW! Just wow!

http://maichan808.livejournal.com/62035.html