Smallville Christmas break recap

It was only a couple of weeks ago that Prince William and Kate announced their engagement and now they have been followed by Lois & Clark! The last time this happened in The New Adventures of Superman: Lois & Clark the show flopped. Luckily Smallville is on it's final season, and as well know when Clark becomes Superman he follows Lois round like a lost puppy, but she is too in love with Superman to notice. So I expect Lois knowing Clark's secret and the engagement is will not be lasting until the end of the season.

So we are 11 episodes in to the final season of Smallville, and now have to wait until January 28 for the next episode and there's a lot hanging in the air. Not just the engagement, but Watchtower is closed Clark and his fellow heroes have gone underground and Chloe sent a parcel to Lois so she may also be back on the scene too.

Now to enjoy the Christmas entertainment until the show's return.

The truth is out

So something major happened in Smallville this week. Clark told Lois his secret (not that she didn’t already know), but what does this mean for the future Lois and Clark that we know? He can’t fly yet, we haven’t seen him in the suit and he certainly doesn’t have the name Superman yet, but Lois already knows his secret. As Lois prepared herself to tell Clark she knew he was the Blur (and Clark contemplated telling Lois the truth) I expected that as Lois had become possessed by goddess Isis that he memory would be wiped and the secret would remain a secret... I was wrong.

But, I hope that at some point (hopefully soon) Lois will somehow forget that Clark is the Blur, as let’s face it, that would be completely going off track of Superman and remember when they did that in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman? The show sadly went downhill as Clark’s secret was part of what kept the show going. If all the main characters in Smallville know who Clark is (and the fact that Oliver has revealed his identity to the world) I can’t see how that is going to help Clark to become Superman & Clark – two different people.

I’m sure the writers have something planned, I just hope we don’t get to the end of the season with the epic finish that we know is coming and Lois still knows who the Blur...as Superman is.

200 episodes to greatness

This week Smallville's 200th episode aired on the CW network. Titled 'Homecoming' the episode saw Clark visit his past, take a closer look at his present and a sneaky look at his future. Focusing on Clark's high school reunion I was hoping to see a few more familiar faces, obviously Chloe and Lana weren't going to make an appearance, but I at least thought that Pete would appear.

Still looking back through classic scenes that have shaped who Clark is at present was well presented, but the most exciting part was seeing Clark meet his future self, the true Clark Kent that we know and love, and Tom Welling proved that he can play this Clark brilliantly. Sadly I have been unable to find a picture of this but I did find this video:

What this episode reminded me is all the things that Clark has learnt along the way and how we have been there to experience them with him, from learning he can lift heavy things to getting x-ray vision, it has been an epic journey and I can't wait to see how it ends.

Breaking News: Man of Steel has a director!

So he was on the list of possible directors, but Zack Snyder has revealed that he is all set to direct the next revamp of Superman: The Man of Steel. News is spreading across the pond via Twitter, and I must say as a fan of Watchmen he was my favourite choice. He's done some great things so I look forward to what he will bring.

Now who will he bring on as his Superman...?

The Catfather

Hello all,


I just wanted to share a link with you to a blog by a very special friend of mine. He can be a bit grumpy sometimes, but is thorougly entertaining. If you are a fan of Marlon Brando then you will love the new kid in town.

Check out The Catfather, you don't wanna mess with him, capiche?!

Happy Birthday Superboy!

I spotted today on Superman Homepage that today is the anniversary of when Superboy aired on TV in 1988. As a child of the 80’s after the Superman movies, this is probably one of my strongest memories of the Superman franchise. I also spotted when researching on IMDB that Gerard Christopher was all set to play Superman in Lois & Clark – The New Adventures of Superman until it was spotted on his CV that he had in fact played Superboy in the 80’s adventure show and was replaced with Dean Cain.

Superboy may not have been a hit, but it’s reincarnation through Smallville has been such a hit it has been on our screens for 10 years, making it not only the longest running Superman TV show, but the longest running sci-fi show.

There have been a few actors play the classic caped hero and to celebrate I have added a poll to my blog and would love to hear who your favourite Superman actor is.

You can find the poll on the right hand side, but below is a picture created by Superman Fan Art to remind you of the actors.

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Bring on the classics

Left: Lois & Clark's man eater Cat Grant, Right: Smallville's innocent version

Smallville's final season may only be two episodes in, but it is already promising to be the epic send off to a decade look at the early years of a comic book great. Episode two brought us Cat Grant, and a very different Cat Grant from the one portrayed in Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman. Looking at all of the female characters that have appeared alongside Clark in the past ten years this Cat work perfectly, rather than throwing in a character that is going to chase down Clark until she gets her man, we are seeing someone who is just looking out for her family and using her work to deliver her message to the masses.

But next week's episode sees the return of one of the greatest characters in the Superman story, that of his cousin Kara, aka Supergirl. This will be an interesting episode so early on in this season, as Laura Vandervoort revealed that she teaches Clark something he cannot do yet. And we all know what that one thing Kara can do that Clark can't is...

Going back to episode two briefly we also saw a new look for Clark as the blur, a brilliant red leather jacket, moving Clark one step closer to the famous suit Jor-El currently has locked away at the Fortress of Solitude.

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Smallville: Shield preview

For those of you looking forward to episode two of the final Smallville season please see below the trailer for this Friday's episode 'Shield'.




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And so the end begins

When I first read in one of my sci-fi magazines 10 years ago that a TV series about Superman's early years I thought that would be an interesting concept for a show. Little did I know that it would shape my love for all things Superman and my passion for sci-fi grow. Why do I love Smallville? It's not just the storylines and characters, but the little details from how they use colours, what Clark wears (he started in red/blue flannel shirts, wearing white when he lost his powers and black when he became 'bad Clark', slowly moving into solid red or blue t-shirts with a blue or red jacket) and of course the amazing special effects.

This week the final ever season premiere of Smallville aired, marking the start of the end. And what a brillaint start it was, if you refer to my review of the season nine finale you will recall I was excited by the glimpse of the Superman costume through Clark's eye, well in this episode you actually see it for yourself. If you've seen Superman Returns then you will have seen a very similar costume. This episode also saw a return from Jonathan Kent and Lex Luthor (but not Michael Rosenbaum).

I can't wait to see every episode of this season leading up to the epic finale when, I hope and expect Clark Kent to wear the suit and fly off to become the infamous Superman we all know and love.

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Teri Hatcher Finally Answers Smallville's Call

When Christopher Reeve took up a guest appearance as Dr. Virgil Swann in Smallville back in 2003 I hoped that it would be the start of fellow Superman alumini signing up to follow the Superman legend. And they did, Margot Kidder and Dean Cain followed but the one who has not ever taken up the post of 'special guest star' is Teri Hatcher...until the final season!!!

The last ever season of the long running Superman series Smallville starts this Friday on the CW network and news released today announced that Teri Hatcher has finally agreed to sign up to the show before it comes to an end. And what part will she be playing? Only Lois Lane's mother, a character that is not alive, but the EW reports that Lois stumbles across some videos of her mother, so perhaps this and flash back moments will be how they mix her in.

All I need now is the return of Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor and I can die a happy woman!



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The Smallville Countdown begins

Only a week to go until the epic final season of Smallville returns to the small screen in the US (sadly here in the UK season nine hasn't even finished yet!). I love this promo which, although it doesn't give much away about the next season, it does show memories from the last nine seasons and a 'blink and you'll miss it' sneak peek at the Superman uniform.






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Samantha Henry Vs. The Scott Pilgrim Web Chat

Today I well and truly ventured into geekdom and took part in my first web chat with the cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. I am very excited about the film. I have the comics (yet to read, but will do before I see the film) but what excited me most about this web chat was that none other than Superman himself, Brandon Routh was one of the cast up for the chat!

I decided to as a web chat virgin I couldn’t go straight in with the BIG question – “Brandon will you be playing Superman again in The Man of Steel?” but luckily someone else did. Brandon’s response was “We will wait and see, I’d love to.”

“Who would win in a fight between Todd & Clark Kent? Definately Todd, but Clark would probably outwit him.” Brandon Routh commenting on a question from a fan

 Many questions were answered about Scott Pilgrim as well as favourite sandwiches, films and computer games (World of Warcraft is a big hit with Routh and he hopes to be one of the cast in the film adaption).

The web chat took place on Empire’s website over lunchtime, so sadly was only about 30 minutes long, and so many questions were desperate to be answered. As the only sci-fi/film geek in my friendship group I must say it was nice to be amongst my fellow geeks, people who have opinions and the same excitment for past/present and up and coming film and TV shows.

I can say it was a fun experience and one I will be certainly taking part in again.

Oh and while looking for pictures for this post I stumbled across this great picture of Brandon and just wanted to share it with you all, enjoy!

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Watch out here he comes....

I’ve just seen the season finale of Smallville season 9 and what an ending it was. I’m pleased that it has been booked for a tenth season, which will make it the longest running sci-fi TV programme ever, but this season finale not only teased us with a taste of Clark Kent post Smallville, but also showed that he now has the infamous suit, that we can only hope he will finally wear in the last scene of season 10.

Not only that, but the episode was action packed with cliff hangers to leave us gagging for the next season as well as a fantastic fight scene between Clark and Zod.  Smallville has really stepped up its game after a couple of disappointing seasons and as sad as I will be to see it end, I can’t wait for Clark Kent to become Superman after a decade of waiting.

Watch out here he comes....

I’ve just seen the season finale of Smallville season 9 and what an ending it was. I’m pleased that it has been booked for a tenth season, which will make it the longest running sci-fi TV programme ever, but this season finale not only teased us with a taste of Clark Kent post Smallville, but also showed that he now has the infamous suit, that we can only hope he will finally wear in the last scene of season 10.

Not only that, but the episode was action packed with cliff hangers to leave us gagging for the next season as well as a fantastic fight scene between Clark and Zod.  Smallville has really stepped up its game after a couple of disappointing seasons and as sad as I will be to see it end, I can’t wait for Clark Kent to become Superman after a decade of waiting.

From Superman to Chuck

I've recently started watching(and quickly caught up with) Chuck. It is a show that I missed when it first started here in the UK, but admit the catalyst that made me finally stop to watch it was the fact that not one, but two Superman related actors where guest starring in season three - Kristen Kreuk (Lana Lang, Smallville) and Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Superman, Superman Returns).

What a brilliant show Chuck is. Towards the end of season two I started to think they cannot keep up this "I am a Nerd Herd with CIA intelligence in my brain that I am trying to remove" up for another season, but they managed a new twist on it. The geek that is Chuck, is not so nerdy now as he is growing into a real life spy, with constant will they/won't they drama with his handler Sarah.

So many shows are trying to be the next Lost, and let’s face it, after the first season (or half a season in the case of Flash Forward) they always disappoint. Chuck is an example of a show that has developed great characters and a great story. It keeps the audience guessing without the drama of "what the polar bears all about?!!!" Not to mention the fantastic support cast. I loved Adam Baldwin in Firefly, and he doesn’t disappoint as the grumpy, grunting Agent Casey and Chuck's over excited friend Morgan.

I can’t wait to see what will happen with Chuck next.