"Sorority Boys" Trailer Premieres
(12/14) Those of you who visit the movies this weekend might want to look closely if they happen to be showing a preview trailer for the upcoming film "Sorority Boys."

One of the three guys in dresses in the film is none other than Michael (Lex Luthor) Rosenbaum -- with hair! It looks like Michael plays a big (and funny) role in the movie. Rosenbaum told Premiere magazine his new look is somewhat like "Ethel Merman meets Uma Thurman meets Tori Spelling, with a little J.Lo going on in the booty.”

Ratings: "Jitters" Episode Of Smallville Beats 24
(12/12) Ratings for Smallville continue to be strong, with the latest installment *beating* Fox's 24 in the overnight ratings.

"Jitters" continued Smallville's luck in young demographics. It ranked #1 in the Men 12-34 demographic, #2 among Women 12-34, #3 among Men 18-34, and it was also #1 across the teen demos.

Here's the rundown for the night of Dec. 11. Smaller numbers indicate what the ratings were for last week.

(R) = indicates repeat airing

Another New Episode Added To The SPOILERS Page
(12/11) KryptonSite has obtained some information on what will likely be episode #12 of Smallville. It will air in late January or early February, and the title of the episode is "Leech."

"I'd give anything to be normal!" Clark exclaimed in the pilot. Now see what happens when he gets his wish... see the SPOILERS Page for more information.

Michael Rosenbaum Featured In USA Today
(12/11) The Dec. 11 edition of the USA Today newspaper features an article on Smallville's Lex Luthor, Michael Rosenbaum.

"He's kind of nice to everybody, unless you cross him," Michael says about Lex. "He does everything in his power to prove that he means well and that things don't fail. He's trying to make good for himself."

Someone who crosses Lex will be in for a surprise in tonight's episode, as Lex defies his father (played by John Glover) yet again.

Executive Producer Al Gough tells USA Today that Lex "has the most to lose: his soul." He also hints that event in May will launch Lex's move to the dark side.

You can read USA Today's complete article by clicking here.

Smallville in the U.K.!
(12/11) The BBC's teletext service reports that Smallville will premiere in the United Kingdom on New Year's Eve on Channel 4. Special thanks to Faiz for sending that in!

Kristin Kreuk on EXTRA!
(12/10) Kristin Kreuk (Lana) appeared on the TV entertainment magazine EXTRA on Monday night, December 11th). EXTRA's website has some details of her appearance, which you can find by clicking here.

Smallville DVD: Opinion Piece
(12/8) KryptonSite Webmaster Craig Byrne offers his two cents on what he'd like to see on a Smallville DVD collection... click here to read the article!

Smallville DVD On The Way... To Europe
(12/7) A DVD release of Smallville is inevitable, but fans in North America might have to wait a bit more than their counterparts overseas.

The European DVD release (which could come as soon as Spring 2002) will include the first two episodes of Smallville edited into a two-hour movie, plus commentary by executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar, and director David Nutter.

We'll let you know if and when we hear more, and when folks in North America will be so lucky.

The Name Game
(12/7) Those who have been following the spoilers or articles about Kelly Brook's upcoming Smallville character may have read about a "Victoria Emerson" who will soon be re-entering Lex Luthor's life. We have learned the character's name has since been changed.

When we meet Victoria in the episode "Rogue," her name will be Victoria Hardwick. Apologies go out for any misinformation.

Lex Luthor Inspired By Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone
(12/5) The L.A. Times recently featured an interesting piece addressing a comment Lex Luthor made to Clark in the "Hourglass" episode of Smallville.

"I once read about a rich man who survived a hotel fire. He hung onto the ledge for an hour before the fire department rescued him. Afterward, he bought the hotel, always stayed in that room. When they asked him why, he said he figured fate couldn't find him twice," Lex explained in the episode. What many fans didn't realize is that Lex was referring to a true story -- those events actually happened to Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone, who had that very experience in the Copley Plaza Hotel in 1979. The only fiction in the story was that Redstone didn't actually buy the hotel.

"It's a fascinating story," Smallville executive producer Al Gough told the L.A. Times. "I figure it was something Lex would remember."

"Lex is always interested in very successful people--men who made their own destinies," Gough added.

What will Lex Luthor do with the car that he almost died in? Keep watching Smallville to find out!

The Misadventures of Fiona Plum
(12/5) Before Kelly Brook signed to play Lex Luthor's girlfriend in four upcoming episodes of Smallville, she was planned to star in a WB sitcom called The Misadventures of Fiona Plum, a project which has since been shelved.

The Cincinatti Enquirer recently spoke with the creator of Fiona Plum, Jill Murray, who brings up that Kelly will soon be on Smallville and that her role "smells strangely like a recurring character as Lex Luthor's girlfriend."

You can read the Enquirer's complete article by clicking here. Special thanks to EmotionalHermit for passing that along!

Michael Rosenbaum Responds To Fans
(12/5) Michael Rosenbaum's official website now features a letter to the fans from "Lex Luthor" himself! To visit this great site, and to see what Michael had to say, swing by http://www.michaelrosenbaum.com! Tell them Craig from KryptonSite sent you!

Smallville In TV Guide: Recap!
(12/3) The December 8 issue of TV Guide went on sale on Dec. 3 and will be available at newsstands all this week. It features four Smallville-related covers by incredible comic painter Alex Ross and a Smallville comic book-style story drawn by Terry (Harley Quinn) Dodson. To your left you can see what the four interlocking covers look like.

Inside you can find interviews with many members of the show's cast and crew (including Tom Welling, John Schneider, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, and Annette O'Toole; and producers Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Brian Robbins). The show also looks to DC Comics president Paul Levitz for his impression of the show. ("The strongest feeling I have about the show is kind of a creative jealousy," Levitz said. "They've done such a cool job of playing with the mythology to make it better.") The article talks about all sorts of topics, including Michael's shaved head, Tom's background with the Superman character, and more.

There is also a piece written by writer/director Kevin Smith, who once wrote a Superman movie script of his own in the 1990's. You can read Kevin's article online by clicking here. (Thanks to Karen for passing that along!)

Finally, the issue features a special four-page comics story, titled "Elemental," written by show creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and drawn by the Harley Quinn art team of Terry and Rachel Dodson.

A few spoilers managed to slip out as well, including one hinted at below. What were they? Visit the Spoilers page; we can't ruin them for you here!

Check out the latest TV Guide at newsstands all this week.

The Secret of Chloe Sullivan!
(12/3) This week's TV Guide story left a very interesting hint about Chloe. What is it? Visit the Spoilers page and go towards the bottom to find out!

Cinescape Online Reveals "Jitters" Photos
(12/3) The website of the science fiction magazine Cinescape has revealed some photos from the next new episode of Smallville.

For more information on "Jitters," consult the column on the right hand side of this very page.

TV Guide Offers Limited Edition Smallville Cover Variants
(12/3) As if getting you to buy four copies of the same magazine wasn't enough, TV Guide is offering special front-and-back-cover variations of this week's covers in a set together for $25.

We think $25 for two magazines is a bit steep, but if you've got big pockets or can't live without them, you can order them here:

TV Guide Store

Special thanks to the Superman Homepage for bringing these to our attention.