This is the place to find the most accurate news about Amanda's projects.
9th November 2024
Amanda was awarded winner of the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Dramatic Series at the 23rd Directors Guild of Canada Awards on 28th October 2024.
The award was given for her direction of the episode "The case of the two dead dragons" in the series Dead Boy Detectives.
9th November 2024
Amamda is currently Directing on the new series Ripple, a Hallmark Plus and Lionsgate TV series in its first season.
Filming started in September.
Online event
Amanda will be taking part in an online hour long event plus exclusive green room sessions on Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom. Please visit www.thecompanion.app/greenroom to get tickets for this important mental health benefit event.
Saturday June 3rd
11 am PDT/2 PM EDT
DIRECTOR ON DEAD BOY DETECTIVES
Amanda is directing on Season 1 of this HBOMax and Warner brother series
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
MOTHERLAND FORT SALEM
Amanda is directing and executrive producer on this show once again
May 2021
Amanda has announced that she will join
@TheCompanionapp for a livestream interview and AMA
event on the 8th May - focusing on uplifting women, sci-fi
community, and questions from you! Find out how to join in here
Companion App Tx
Amanda has announced that she will join
@TheCompanionapp for a livestream interview and AMA
event on the 8th May - focusing on uplifting women, sci-fi
community, and questions from you! Find out how to join in here
Companion App Tx
AUGUST 2020
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
MOTHERLAND:- FORT SALEM
After the Film and TV production business was closed down due to COVID -19 earlier this year, production on shows has finally restarted and Amanda is delighted to be re-joining the American supernatural drama Motherland - Fort Salem as Executive Producer and Director for its second season.
The series was created by Eliot Laurance and produced by Freeform Studios and Gary Sanchez Productions.
February 2020
Nomination - Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV
Amanda has been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in the category Best Direction in a Drama Series 2020 for her direction on the series "Anne with an E".
25th February 2020
Batwoman - Directing
Swiftly following on the heels of her directing gig on the Flash, Amanda is now in prep for directing on Batwoman.
Her second step into the DC TV universe, Amanda directs an episode of CW's hit show, developed by Caroline Dries and based on the DC comics character of the same name.
Batwoman airs on the CW in the USA.
13th February 2020
The Flash - Directing
Amanda is directing an episode of Season 6 of the Flash, the popular series based on DC Comics character Barry Allen/Flash, season 6 of which premiered on the CW Television Channel on October 8, 2019. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros.TV and DC Entertainment.
27th November 2019
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Directing
Amanda is directing Episode 213 of the series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa for Netflix based on the Archie comic book series of the same name. Produced by Warner Bros TV in Vancouver, BC in assoc with Berlanti Productions and Archie Comics.
7th September 2019
Rachel Talalay - an evening with
Amanda is host at the DGC 2019 Director Showcase, an evening with accomplished director, Rachel Talalay.
2nd June 2019
Leo Awards 2019
Amanda is one of the presenters at the Leo Awards on 2nd June 2019.
29th May 2019
Motherland:Fort Salem -Directing
Amanda is directing Episode 3 of upcoming American Drama series created by Eliot Laurance and produced by Freeform Studios and Gary Sanchez Productions.
The series will premiere on Freeform TV on 18th March 2020.
7th May 2019
Podcast
Sabrina Furminger at the Vancouver based YVR Screenscene interviewed Amanda for Episode 11 of her podcasts. In this interview she discussed with Amanda her thoughts on imposter syndrome, her fandom and her reign as what her fans call her "the Grand Empress of Sci-fi".
The podcast is available to listen to here:
27th April 2019
Wales Comic Con - Photo moment
Amanda was attending the Wales Comic Con this weekend and took the opportunity of having a photo with David Tennant.
A big Dr Who Fan, Amanda tweeted about the photo.
9th March 2019
Directors Guild of Canada. BC
The 4th Annual Women in Entertainment event honours Amanda today. She is currently directing Blindspot in New York and so her words are delivered by Alexis Hinde.
8th March 2019
Bite the Bullet
Amanda took part in Farrah Aviva's project Bite the Bullet Stories
(see her video http://bitethebulletstories.com)
1st March 2019
Blindspot - Directing
Amanda started work directing in New York on the fourth season of NBC's Blindspot, the American crime drama series created by Martin Gero. This is a Warner Bros TV produced series on NBC.
Amanda is directing episode 21 of the season, "Masters of war 1:5-8"
24th February 2019
Crazy8s Films - 20th Anniversary
Amanda is co-hosting the Crazy8s 20th Anniversary celebrations with Lorne Cardinal
19th January 2019
Supernatural - Directing
Amanda is directing on Supernatural.
(seen here with Rob Hayter)
29th November 2018
The 100 - Directing
Amanda started prep on the episode she is directing of the series, the 100.
18th October 2018
Supernatural - Directing
Amanda is directing episode 10 of the new season.
1 July 2018
Best Director Award
Reel Women Seen, Directed by Amanda, won the Best Director Award from the Canadian Diversity Film Festival.
May/June 2018
Travelers - Directing
Amanda is still directing on Travelers.
10th April 2018
Travelers - Directing and a starring role
Amanda has started prep on the episodes she is directing of Travelers, the series on Netflix starring Eric McCormack.
She is also starring in one of the episodes.
6-8 April 2018
GABIT ATX
Amanda flew to London to take part in the last of the AT events (her own events). Fans were thrilled to hear that far from being the end of these events, the organisers and Amanda will be moving to a new format in 2020 to raise money for charity and allow fans to continue to meet her in a relaxed and fun weekend. £47,000 was raised by 250 fans across the weekend for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Sanctuary for Kids.
GABIT ATX
Amanda flew to London to take part in the last of the AT events (her own events). Fans were thrilled to hear that far from being the end of these events, the organisers and Amanda will be moving to a new format in 2020 to raise money for charity and allow fans to continue to meet her in a relaxed and fun weekend. £47,000 was raised by 250 fans across the weekend for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Sanctuary for Kids.
4th February 2018
Anne the Series
Amanda's stint as Director on Anne the Series is well underway. This lovely photo while on location was tweeted by her.
Anne the Series
Amanda's stint as Director on Anne the Series is well underway. This lovely photo while on location was tweeted by her.
10th January 2018
Supernatural
Amanda continues directing on Supernatural
Supernatural
Amanda continues directing on Supernatural
25th - 27th November 2017
Crazy 8s Film Society
Amanda is a member of the In-Person Pitch Jury to decide who takes their place in the top 12.
Crazy 8s Film Society
Amanda is a member of the In-Person Pitch Jury to decide who takes their place in the top 12.
14th November 2017
Supernatural
Back to Directing, Amanda rejoins the Supernatural family to direct Episode 12 of Season 13 of this extremely popular series.
Supernatural
Back to Directing, Amanda rejoins the Supernatural family to direct Episode 12 of Season 13 of this extremely popular series.
2nd November 2017
Australia
Amanda travelled to Sydney Australia to attend an event with her old co-stars from Stargate, Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks.
Australia
Amanda travelled to Sydney Australia to attend an event with her old co-stars from Stargate, Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks.
19th October 2017
Siren
Amanda started her first day of directing on this new series about a mermaid today. Filming is taking place in and around Steveston in British Columbia.
Siren
Amanda started her first day of directing on this new series about a mermaid today. Filming is taking place in and around Steveston in British Columbia.
18 September 2017
Anne the Series
Amanda is delighted to announce that she will be directing Anne the Series Season 2 starting in February 2018.
Anne the Series
Amanda is delighted to announce that she will be directing Anne the Series Season 2 starting in February 2018.
5th August 2017
Crypto the Movie
Amanda is working on Crypto the Movie. A thriller currently in post production.
This new feature film stars Richard S Harmon, playing a junkie photojournalist whose photos begin to reveal unsettling apparitions in the future. Harmon also serves as Executive Producer. Due for release in 2018.
Crypto the Movie
Amanda is working on Crypto the Movie. A thriller currently in post production.
This new feature film stars Richard S Harmon, playing a junkie photojournalist whose photos begin to reveal unsettling apparitions in the future. Harmon also serves as Executive Producer. Due for release in 2018.
4th April 2017
Travelers - Directing and guest starring
Amanda is delighted to announce that she will not only be Directing several episodes of Season two of Travelers in the next few months, but will be doing a guest star role on the show as well.
Travelers, the time-travelling Canadian made sci-fi series, stars Eric McCormack and is carried by Netflix globally and Showcase in Canada. It is set to air this autumn.
Travelers - Directing and guest starring
Amanda is delighted to announce that she will not only be Directing several episodes of Season two of Travelers in the next few months, but will be doing a guest star role on the show as well.
Travelers, the time-travelling Canadian made sci-fi series, stars Eric McCormack and is carried by Netflix globally and Showcase in Canada. It is set to air this autumn.
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25th February 2017
Amanda has unfortunately had to cancel her appearance at C24, the Film & Comicon show in Birmingham this coming June, due to work commitments.
Amanda has unfortunately had to cancel her appearance at C24, the Film & Comicon show in Birmingham this coming June, due to work commitments.
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24th February 2017
Supernatural
Amanda takes the Director's Chair on Episode 19 of Season 12 of Supernatural.
Supernatural
Amanda takes the Director's Chair on Episode 19 of Season 12 of Supernatural.
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January 2017
Anne the Series
Amanda is directing on the new CBC drama TV series Anne, premiering on CBC March 19th 2017.
Anne the Series
Amanda is directing on the new CBC drama TV series Anne, premiering on CBC March 19th 2017.
ACTRA Awards
Amanda is one of the hosts at tonight's UBCP ACTRA awards in Vancouver.
These are the awards of the Union of British Columbia Performers.
GABIT AT9 raises over £40,000 for charity
Amanda's 9th very own solo event was held over the past weekend at the Renaissance Hotel, London, Heathrow.
Just over 200 of Amanda's fans attended this boutique style event with Amanda and raised in excess of £40,000 for the two charities supported by Amanda at these events - Sanctuary for kids and Hearing Dogs for Deaf people.
AT10 will be held in the Spring of 2018.
X-Company
Amanda waved goodbye to Budapest after directing her third season episodes there over the past month or so.
During her stint there, Amanda was even asked to take on a small acting role for an episode.
The third season will debut on CBC in the winter of 2017.
Directing on Romeo Section
Amanda started directing on "Romeo Section" on 5th August and continues until 12th August. This Canadian Spy thriller TV series was created and is written by Chris Haddock and debuted on CBC on 14th October 2016 and was renewed for a second season which began airing on October 5th 2016.
Women Seen - ACTRA
Amanda directs the Vanouver portion of the ACTRA Women short film.
"Women for women by women"
What it Takes to be Extraordinary
Amanda provided the narration on this beautiful documentary about the Nepal Orphans Home and Michael Hess.
The film went on to take Best Foreign Documentary at the LA Femme International Film Festival on 25th October 2016.
4th July 2016
To direct on X-Company
Amanda will be in Budapest in September directing on Season 3 of X-Company, the Canadian/Hungarian historical spy thriller on CBC. This critically acclaimed drama recently won a 2016 Canadian Screen Award for actor Torben Liebrecht. This is Amanda's second time directing episodes on the show.
As a result of this work she has had to cancel her appearance at Oz Comic Con in Australia. As she has posted on her twitter account she is truly sorry as she loves Australia and her fans there. She will return.
To direct on X-Company
Amanda will be in Budapest in September directing on Season 3 of X-Company, the Canadian/Hungarian historical spy thriller on CBC. This critically acclaimed drama recently won a 2016 Canadian Screen Award for actor Torben Liebrecht. This is Amanda's second time directing episodes on the show.
As a result of this work she has had to cancel her appearance at Oz Comic Con in Australia. As she has posted on her twitter account she is truly sorry as she loves Australia and her fans there. She will return.
29th June 2016
Directors Guild of Canada/ VIFF Masterclass - July 9th - host
Amanda will be hosting the masterclass at the Vancouver International Film Centre on July 9th featuring the award winning director Rachel Talalay, who among other things is responsible for directing the last two Dr Who season finales and the BBC series Sherlock.
28th June 2016
Travelers
Amanda is in prep for directing the season finale of Travelers, the new upcoming Canadian-American time-traveling series starring Eric McCormack. This is a co-production between netflix and Showcase. The program was created by Brad Wright.
8th June 2016
Van Helsing & Narrating a NOH documentary
Amanda has just started directing on Van Helsing and its Season 1 finale. Shooting to finish 27th June.
Tne latest documentary about Michael Hess and the Nepal Orphans Home "What it takes to be Extraordinary" is narrated by Amanda. (http://thinkpositive.productions)
2nd April 2016
My dear Gabiteers; It was with an incredibly heavy heart that I asked Julia and Becky to see about the possibility of changing the dates for AT9. Never in our history have we ever even considered doing this. We have always soldiered on and weathered any storm. And you dear attendees have made the events all the more fun for it.
Remember when I had food poisoning? (tuna sandwich against Julia's advice= bad idea…....just saying) Remember me running between talks and autographs to breast feed Olivia? Spurred on by you chanting and giggling in the lobby. Awesome. Totally awesome. Or AT8 where I had pneumonia….we made up all new ways to do Q and A’s and it was one of the best events.
Which brings me to asking for a date change for AT9. The truth is we are stuck between a rock and hard place. If we kept the weekend where it was I would have missed the cocktail party, Saturday morning and then I would have had to leave Sunday early afternoon. Crazy right?! So we made the decision to try and push one week and the hotel was very amenable and we were able to get the rooms we need.
Believe me, I know this has caused considerable inconvenience and has even forced some of you to drop out, which is heartbreaking. I know it means changing plans and changing holidays and I hope this doesn’t prove to be too onerous.
I love and appreciate all of you for making the effort and for doing it with such humour and grace. I think those are two important words in our GABIT history…humour and grace. Julia, Becky, Mumsey and John have it in abundance… and so do all of you.
So here’s the thing, I think AT9 will simply be THE best event we have ever done. We have a few new surprises….I will be performing two original monologues (commissioned just for this event). I’ll have some original art and lots of charity auction goodies. The hilarious charades Q and A will be back, but better than ever. I have been given permission to screen a very special film for you. :D
We are committed to having a joyful, goofy, poignant weekend.
Thank you for your understanding and your grace.
I look forward to seeing you all soon.
xoxo Amanda
12th February 2016
Crazy 8s Mentorship and Van Helsing directing
Amanda is Director Mentor on the Crazy 8 Films 16 production of Meetcute film. Amanda is seen in the picture with Director Patrick Currie.
Exciting news for Amanda's fans is that she is to direct this year on the 13 episode sci-fi series Van Helsing from Nomadic Pictures which is set to air on Syfy in the US.
9th December 2015
Dark Matter Season 2
Amanda arrived in Toronto a few days ago to start production today on the Season 2 opener of Dark Matter.
Dark Matter Season 2
Amanda arrived in Toronto a few days ago to start production today on the Season 2 opener of Dark Matter.
5th November 2015
The Magicians
Amanda has just started directing on the Syfy series The Magicians. This upcoming fantasy US TV series is based upon Lev Grossman's best-selling books and is expected to premiere on Syfy in early 2016. Series production is in Vancouver.
25th August 2015
Budapest
Amanda has arrived in Budapest to start prep on the episodes she is directing on the second season of X Company, the Canadian/Hungarian spy thriller TV series on CBC. The series takes place during World War II and follows five recruits as they are trained as secret agents at a Canadian training facility and then sent out into the field.
As a result of this directing in Budapest, Amanda has unfortunately had to cancel her Australian
convention appearances in September.
Her message is below.
"So sorry to everyone about cancelling Oz Comic Con. I'll be just around the corner of the globe directing in Budapest.
See you next year!! xo"
3rd July 2015
Appearance cancellation
Amanda has unfortunately had to cancel her appearance at Creation's Chicago event in August.
Her message is below.
"I am truly sorry to have had to cancel Creation's Chicago event, but I have been given a wonderful directing opportunity.
My apologies for any disappointment.
See you next year!
xo
Amanda"
8th May 2015
Guest starring in "Killjoys" and "Dark Matter" gets an airing date
Amanda is to guest star on "Killjoys", Syfy/Space's 10 episode joint venture. This Canadian bounty hunter drama debuts on June 19 9/8c.
The new Sci fi series "Dark Matter" has announced its air dates. It premieres on June 12 on Syfy 10/9c. Amanda directed episode #104.
26th April 2015
AT8 and directing a Christmas film
The weekend of 10th - 12th April saw over 200 fans gather in London for Amanda's eighth very own convention, AT8. These regular and popular events are not only a chance for Amanda's fans to get together and spend a weekend in the company of Amanda, and for her to meet and say hello to everyone, but the events are also fundraisers which raise money for two important charities.
A staggering £30,000 was raised over the two and a half days for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Sanctuary for kids.
Amanda was overwhelmed by her fans' generosity.
Fans were then delighted to hear via a tweet from Amanda, the day after the Event, that a date for the ninth event was already in the planning. Keep an eye on the Gabit Events website GabitEvents.co.ukfor details of the date of AT9 and when tickets will be available.
Amanda flew straight back from London to start work on directing a new Christmas film in Vancouver.
4th March 2015
ACTRA 2015 Woman of the Year
Amanda is honoured to have been named by ACTRA as 2015 Woman of the Year in celebration of International Women's Day.
ACTRA National President Ferne Downey said "Amanda Tapping is a highly regarded actor, director and producer,She is so multi-talented that she has become a source of inspiration to all the women in Canada’s extensive TV, film and digital community. Amanda dove into the digital world early and is now recognized as a phenomenal trailblazer. Her brilliant work as a humanitarian is far reaching and powerful.
ACTRA's "Woman of the Year" is selected by the ACTRA National Women's Committee.
ACTRA Press Release
2nd February 2015
Dark Matter
Amanda kicked off prep today on Ep 104 of Dark Matter, an upcoming space drama from the producers of Lost Girl and Stargate, filming in Toronto.
Her first day of directing will be 12th February.
4th November 2014
From our Dark Side
Amanda is excited to be mentoring on the Canadian women film writers "From our Dark Side" competition
Competition link
7th October 2014
Directing Olympus
Amanda continues her directing stint on the TV series Olympus.
24th August 2014
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Having been nominated by Emilie Ullerup and Julia Hague to take the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of ALS,
Amanda willingly rose to the occasion today as seen in her video.
Amanda's Video
15th August 2014
Amanda is currently busy directing on the new Syfy mythological drama series "Olympus"
4th July 2014
"Strange Empire"
Amanda started directing today on Strange Empire. This CBC Television drama is set in an 1860s Western Frontier Town.
12th June 2014
Honorary Doctor of Laws
On 12th June Amanda received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in a ceremony of Convocation at the University of Windsor.
Watch the ceremony and Amanda's speech here
14th April 2014
"Olympus"
Amanda is currently scheduled to direct several episodes of the forthcoming mythological drama "Olympus", a Canadian/British co production.
More details to follow shortly.
Premiering in 2015.
10th April 2014
Comedy Sitcom
Amanda is guest-starring on two episodes of Package Deal, the Canadian Comedy sitcom for CITY TV and Rogers which is filmed in Vancouver.
First episode taping this week.
The sitcom from Andrew Orenstein (3rd Rock from the Sun) is about three dysfunctionally close brothers and the woman who comes between them.
Thursday's at 9.30 pm on @City_tv
22nd January 2014
Continuum
From today Amanda starts directing on Continuum for the next few weeks.
12th December 2013
Christmas at Sanctuary for Kids
Amanda's Christmas message is on theSanctuary for kids website with a heartwarming update from Nepal. The S4K Bricks and Blocks campaign is well underway so do join in and help her fans build virtual houses.
If you are looking for a beautiful Christmas present do go and buy the astonishingly thoughtprovoking and magical book "Christmas Nevermore", sales of which benefit Sanctuary for kids.
14th November 2013
Random Acts of Romance
There is a screening of Random Acts of Romance at
The Rio Theatre, Vancouver
On November 14th at 7 p.m.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with cast members.
Amanda hopes to be able to make this Q&A
(she is now shooting Arctic Air that day)
Tickets available from www.riotheatretickets.ca
The screening in Toronto at the Carlton Theatre has been held over for a week. Fabulous news!
November 2013
Milton's Secret
Amanda took part in an interview about Conscious Parenting for Milton's Secret Feature Film based on the book by Eckhart Tolle.
How do you connect with your children in the moment? What are some ways you bring mindful teachings into your family? Click here for the clip
October 2013
Arctic Air
Amanda is directing episodes 309 / 310 (Block 5) of Arctic Air.
Arctic Air
Amanda is directing episodes 309 / 310 (Block 5) of Arctic Air.
24th May 2013
Leo Awards
Amanda co-presented an award in the Documentary category at the Leo's last night. Dressed in a stunning tuxedo, styled by the fabuolusly talented Jamie Mann, she took to the stage with co-star Zak Santiago from Random Acts of Romance.
Incidentally - Continuum won Best Dramatic Series! Huge congratulations to everyone involved in the show.
24th May 2013
Continuum
Amanda wrapped directing her episosde of Continuum today. Based on the twitter feed coming out after the episode had wrapped it was an experience enjoyed not only by Amanda but by cast and crew alike.
Continuum
Amanda wrapped directing her episosde of Continuum today. Based on the twitter feed coming out after the episode had wrapped it was an experience enjoyed not only by Amanda but by cast and crew alike.
15th May 2013
Supernatural
Amanda guest stars in the Season Finale of Supernatural as the recurring character, Naomi.
29th April 2013
Monday Night Live
Amanda just wrapped filming "Hell in a Handbag" todayand discarded her Nun's habit just in time to be ready to take part in "Monday Night Live" at East of Main in Vancouver. A storytelling evening hosted by Ryan Robbins.
11th April 2013
New film "Hell in a Handbag"
Amanda starts shooting this weekend on the film "Hell in a Handbag". She plays a Mother Superior! Check out the photo of Amanda with her co-stars! This action horror comedy is directed by and stars Martin Cummins, and Amanda is joined by Callum Keith Rennie and Brian Markinson. The film is slated for release in the Fall of 2013.
10th April 2013
Starfest Convention, Denver
Amanda is sorry to announce that she is no longer able to attend Starfest in Denver this month due to shooting schedules.
"I am so sorry about missing Starfest in Denver. :( I am shooting. I will however be at FanExpo in Vancouver on Sunday the 21st. Xo" Amanda.
9th April 2013
The Rush TV, Interview
Joining hosts Fiona Forbes and Robin Dunne on this Canadian TV show, Amanda discussed, among other items, her role on Supernatural and answered fan questions, taking time to chat to them in the Livestream chat room.
The video of this fun interview can be found at www.youtube.com
3rd April 2013
Peace Fund Radio Interview
Amanda's friend Adrian Paul invited her to join his Peace Fund Radio show on 3rd April to talk about Sanctuary for kids and charity fund raising in the world of fandom.
The interview is available for download here www.latalkradio.com
Peace Fund Radio Interview
Amanda's friend Adrian Paul invited her to join his Peace Fund Radio show on 3rd April to talk about Sanctuary for kids and charity fund raising in the world of fandom.
The interview is available for download here www.latalkradio.com
16th March 2013
Directing "Continuum"
Amanda is excited to be directing episode 12 of season 2 of Continuum, the hit Science Fiction series filmed in Vancouver.
Meanwhile, Primeval New World, episodes of which Amanda directed, has been nominated for Best Science Fiction Series in the Constellation Awards and Space Milkshake won Audience Appreciation Award at the Boston Science Fiction Festival.
Directing "Continuum"
Amanda is excited to be directing episode 12 of season 2 of Continuum, the hit Science Fiction series filmed in Vancouver.
Meanwhile, Primeval New World, episodes of which Amanda directed, has been nominated for Best Science Fiction Series in the Constellation Awards and Space Milkshake won Audience Appreciation Award at the Boston Science Fiction Festival.
13th February 2013 Guest starring in "Motive" Amanda is guest starring in the season finale of "Motive" Season 1, the CTV network crime drama, which is currently filming in Vancouver. The show has also been picked up by ABC in the US for airing in 2013. |
20th December 2012
Australian appearances in 2013
Hello to my beautiful fans down under. I am deeply, deeply sorry to say that due to circumstances beyond my control I have to cancel my Australian convention appearances this spring. It was a trip that my family were very much looking forward to. I am so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. With my humblest apologies,
Amanda xoxo
25th November 2012
Directing - Amanda has been prepping last week for her directing of Arctic Air and starts directing this week. This weekend she directed a music video for Ta'Kaiya Blaney.
12th November 2013
France and AT6 in England - Amanda spent a few day's relaxation in Paris with Julia prior to AT6 where they were joined by Dennys Ilic, the photographer and Kenneth Meere, his stylist. Amanda did an interview with Dennys while there with Urban Rush in Canada via Skype about the impending AT6 event and the launch of Denny's photo book of Amanda, which will benefit Sanctuary for Kids through its sales.
Gabit's AT6 raised an incredible £30,000 for Sanctuary for kids across the weekend, and £10,000 for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. A phenomenal result from her wonderfully compassionate and generous fans! AT7 has already been announced for February 2014.
18th September 2012
SUPERNATURAL - Amanda is joining Supernatural's eighth season in a major recurring role. She will play Naomi, an angel who wears a business suit and has her hair pulled back. Amanda's character will make her first appearance in the seventh episode of the new season entitled "A little slice of Kevin". Supernatural returns to the screens on Wednesday 3rd October, 9/8c
9th September 2012
Amanda will be directing an episode of Arctic Air in the late Fall. She is travelling to Paris to the Jules Verne Festival on October 10th (www.julesverne.org), followed by London in early November for her own weekend event, AT6 - Ripples (www.gabitevents.co.uk).
In the meantime "Random Acts of Romance" is premiering at the Vancouver International Film Festival - 27th September - 12th October (www.viff.org) and "Taken Back" is airing in Canada on September 19th,20th and 22nd and then on October 1st on Movie Central.
For news of Conventions and Events planned for 2013 please see the Events page.
For those unable to attend Events and wanting to purchase autographed photographs of Amanda, these are available in the Sanctuary for Kids online shop. (www.sanctuaryforkids.org)
25th July 2012 |
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Hosting the 2012 Leo Awards 26th May 2012
Amanda co-hosted the 2012 Leo Awards Ceremony last night with her "evil twin" Robin Dunne at the Hotel Vancouver.
The Leo Awards honours British Columbia's film and television industry. "Sanctuary" was up for several nominations including Amanda for "Best lead performance by a Female in a dramatic series for "Tempus". Sanctuary gained four wins, Pascale Hutton for Best guest actress; Christina McQuarrie for Best costume Design, Bridget McGuire for best Production Design and Lee Wilson and his company for Best Visual Effects. Congratulations to all the Leo 2012 winners!
Sanctuary is not renewed
The sad news that Sanctuary was not being renewed after four seasons was made on Monday 21st May 2012. In a statement Amanda said:
"We couldn't be prouder of the four seasons we made on Sanctuary. We are very grateful for the opportunity and must acknowledge the wonderful work from our cast and crew, the support from our studio, the Beedie Group -- who have been with us right from the start, the networks who worked so hard with us each week, and most of all the fans...we owe so much to the fans. From Sanctuary, we also started our charitable foundation Sanctuary for Kids which has raised over $250,000 for children in crisis worldwide. We will be continuing our work with Sanctuary for Kids and are so thankful for the Sanctuary fans and their amazing support and generosity."
For a more in depth interview with Damian Kindler about the reasons for the show not being renewed, please go here
Cooking with the Stars
Amanda is guesting on "Cooking with the stars" on Tuesday, May 29th 2012 at 10.30 am (PST) on Shaw
Preview.