Charisma Carpenter will always be associated with Cordelia Chase, the role she played on both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, but in the six years since then she has done noteworthy work on shows like Veronica Mars, Charmed, CSI, Big Shots, Greek, and Legend of the Seeker. She stars in tonight’s Syfy original movie House of Bones and has a role in the upcoming all-star cast action film The Expendables.

Al Norton: I want to start by telling you that in the years I’ve been doing interviews the biggest response I’ve gotten from male friends and co-workers was when I dropped your name this morning.

Charisma Carpenter: Really? Still? After all these years? That makes my day.

Al Norton: What was it about House of Bones that appealed to you?

Charisma Carpenter: I liked the idea of doing the first original movie since the network became Syfy. I like the genre but this one was more straightforward and gory. I liked it.

Al Norton: While the made-for-the-network movies are always entertaining, some are a bit, or a lot, more cheesy than others. How do you make sure the projects you choose is going to be on the right side of that line?

Charisma Carpenter: To be honest with you I have no control in how it ends up. There are so many components that go in to making a movie that as an actress the only thing I have control over is me and how I perform. The sad part about this film is that it was the fastest thing I’ve ever done in my life. It was like doing an episode of Angel; it was that short. It had special effects, gags, elaborate make up…it was just a big enchilada and sometimes there just isn’t enough time. The producers are looking at their watch, they’re losing money, things are taking too long.

I don’t think House of Bones is really my movie. I think the standout of the movie is Corin Nemec; he got all the best lines (laughing).

Al Norton: Is part of the fun of doing a movie with a lot of special effects that you have to watch it when it’s on to see how it all turned out?

Charisma Carpenter: That’s probably the biggest nightmare (laughing). It’s hard because you are putting your trust in people you don’t know that well. When you are working with Joss Whedon, with people who have done this time and time again, it’s much easier. The only element I knew on this project were the people at Syfy and so I really took a leap of faith. The waiting to see how it turns out is never the fun part. I will watch it Saturday at 9 pm with the rest of the audience.

Al Norton: Do you watch Ghost Hunters or any other of the ghost shows that are all over cable these days?

Charisma Carpenter: I have seen some of those. I have to admit, I get sucked in really quickly.

Al Norton: This question is right out of Cheesy Interviewing 101 but I have to ask…

Charisma Carpenter: …Do I believe in paranormal?

Al Norton: That was perfect.

Charisma Carpenter: Yes, I do believe the paranormal exists. Do I think there could be a house made out of bones that eats people? No (laughing). I do believe that it’s possible that there are spirits that are not rested, energy that can be trapped somewhere that can be harmful.

Read the rest of the interview HERE

Actor Daniel Cudmore, who plays Volturi guard “Felix” in New Moon – the latest in the Twilight movie saga – is scheduled to appear this month at Dallas Comic Con. Cudmore will sign autographs and meet fans on Saturday only during the two-day event that runs January 30 and 31 in the Richardson Civic Center in Richardson.

Joining Cudmore on Saturday only will be Charisma Carpenter, who played “Cordelia Chase” on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel TV series. Appearing both days will be Adam West, star of the 1960s Batman TV show; Herbert Jefferson Jr., aka “Boomer” on the original Battlestar Galactica series; and Alan Harris, who filled multiple roles in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, including bounty hunter “Bossk,” a Bespin guard, and a Stormtrooper.

The show also will feature 28 guest artists, including Heroes artist Tim Sale and industry legend Michael Golden in their first Dallas Comic Con appearance. Golden is responsible for artwork on The ‘Nam, Doctor Strange, Micronauts, Batman, Howard the Duck, and more.

Media guests will sign autographs for a nominal fee. Fans will need a Celebrity Access pass to gain access to the autograph area. The $20 pass is good for both days and also includes admission into Artists Alley and the exhibit hall. Priority Passes, available for $50, give the holder early access to the media guests. Only 50 Priority Passes will be issued.

General admission is $10 per person daily, and includes entry into the exhibit hall and Artists Alley. Children ages 5 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult.

Dallas Comic Con hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 30, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 31. Parking is free.

For more information, visit scifiexpo.com.

Charisma and former Buffy/Angel co-star Eliza Dushku both ranked in the top 20 sexiest sci-fi women of all time.Charisma in at number 19.Check out the video below

Hi guys. I’ve just added captures into the gallery of Charisma in Josh Kirby:Time Warrior Planet of the Dino-Knights.She only had a very small part in this,but anyway enjoy the captures! Im also reorganising the gallery right now,so if some things look a bit odd then dont worry they will be back to normal soon!

Gallery Link:

- Movie Productions > Josh Kirby:Time Warrior Planet of the Dino-Knights > Movie Captures

According to Charisma’s wikipedia page she will be in the 2010 tv-movie The Lost Island playing Shasta Orchard.Nothing has been confirmed yet so this is just a rumour.But lets hope so!

Thanks to Rachel for the heads up. An official airdate for House of Bones has been released. You can see its premiere Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 9:00pm. Dont forget!

As you can see I finally put up a new layout on the site,it’s using one of my favorite shoots of Charisma and was made by the lovely Samantha. I hope you all like it,please leave a comment if you do. Many updates are on the way this week,I will also be adding more content on the pages and more videos into the archive. If you have any other suggestions please leave a comment.

Charisma will be attending the 2010 Dallas ComiCon on January 30th,to see fans and sign autographs. For more information,ticket sales etc please check their website here