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POSTED AUGUST 31, 2010
DVD Review: Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season
The ninth season of Smallville will be on DVD in just one week, and KryptonSite's Craig Byrne has written his review of the set. What did he think?
The Calgary Herald recently interviewed actress Allie Bertram (Supernatural) who revealed that she will be making an upcoming appearance on Smallville.
The official Twitter feed of actor Michael Shanks has revealed that beyond an appearance early in Season 10, he will be returning as Carter Hall/Hawkman in the currently-untitled eleventh episode of Smallville Season Ten.
Could a new Justice Society or Justice League episode be coming around that point? We shall see...
Thanks to Haoh93 for the tip.
NEWS
POSTED AUGUST 24, 2010
Turi Meyer Is Directing "Harvest"
Turi Meyer has announced on Twitter that he will be directing the "Harvest" episode of Smallville.
Depending on what part of the country or the world you live in, the Season 10 premiere of Smallville is just about one month away, premiering on September 24, 2010.
To spread the excitement, we have already opened an official Countdown thread on the KryptonSite Forum.
TVGuide.com's William Keck has interviewed Laura Vandervoortand executive producer Kelly Souders about Laura's upcoming return episode of Smallville and in doing so, got some spoilers about what we should expect.
@OfficialThad on Twitter has uncovered information on a talent agency website that may imply that Eureka actress Erica Cerra will appear in the Smallville episode "Isis."
Cerra has appeared twice on Smallville before; in "Lucy" as an aide to Lex and in "Thirst" as a sorority girl.
Thanks to OfficialThad and Andy B. for the tip.
UPDATED: Erica Cerra herself has confirmed on Twitter that she will be appearing on Smallville. "Yes I will be on Smallville... I'm very excited!" she says.
It is still unknown if she will be playing Isis herself or a different character.
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello today has posted news about another character from Smallville's past who will be making a comeback in Season 10.
Interview: Cam Banks Talks About The Smallville RPG
A role-playing game based on the world of Smallville is now coming out, and one of the creators of the game has participated in an interview with KryptonSite to talk about the game and what to expect from it.
Every episode of Smallville from Seasons 1 through 9 is now available in regular definition and in HD through iTunes. That's everything from the series pilot all the way through to "Salvation" - a great way to catch up in the weeks leading to the Sept. 24 season premiere if you don't have the DVDs already!
The final season of Smallville is only weeks away and The CW has created this new promotional trailer for it! Check it out:
Two New Shows Join The KryptonSite Forum
As many of you already know, the KryptonSite Forums cover discussion for many shows beyond Smallville, and now two other series have joined the roster.
Hellcats (produced by Tom Welling!) is one of those two series. The new CW cheerleading drama premieres on September 8.
The other is another new superhero series which will be airing on ABC. No Ordinary Family might even evoke memories of the family-oriented tone Smallville had in its earlier years.
Check both of the new forums out and thanks as always for dropping by!
Two Casting Announcements For Episode #10.3 "Supergirl!"
KryptonSite has gotten confirmation of two actors appearing as DC Universe characters in the third episode of Smallville Season 10, which features the return of Laura Vandervoort and is called "Supergirl."
TV Guide has revealed that two members of the Lane family are returning in a Smallville Season 10 episode scheduled to air in late October.
We're not sure which episode it will be, but TV Guide's Natalie Abrams has posted in her original exclusive that both Michael Ironside (General Lane) and Peyton List (Lucy Lane) will be returning. Both characters last appeared in Season 4.
(While Ironside's in Vancouver, maybe he can drop by V? I know, wishful thinking...)
Every summer, KryptonSite hosts the annual KryptonSite Awards honoring the best and worst of any given season of the series.
Now, the results are in... did your favorite episode win? Did your least favorite character get shamed? Who got Best Couple this year? And how about that Best Cliffhanger, anyway?
And if you're still in a voting mood, the first-ever VampireSite Awards, honoring the best and worst of The Vampire Diaries, has now begun at our TVD portal, VampireSite.net. Check it out and vote!
NEWS
POSTED AUGUST 3, 2010
Two DC Comics Characters Cast For Episode #10.2 "Shield!"
KryptonSite is the first to post the names of the actors playing two DC Comics characters in the second episode of Smallville Season 10.
We're leaving the names of the characters and the actors off of the news page, but you can find them by going to this separate page.
NEWS
POSTED JULY 31, 2010
Episode #200 Director Revealed!
KryptonSite has learned that the director of episode #200 of Smallville will be Jeannot Szwarc.
The episode following it, the fifth episode of Season 10 of Smallville, is scheduled to be directed by James Marshall.
KryptonSite Smallville Comic-Con Interviews, Part VI: Cassidy Freeman!
First appearing in Season Eight of Smallville, Cassidy Freeman plays the morally ambiguous Tess Mercer, who first appeared to be a minion of Lex and later came to be an associate of Checkmate, ally of Zod, and worshipper of the "Traveler," all in just two seasons.
Cassidy participated in roundtable press discussion after the Smallville panel at the Comic-Con International in San Diego, and KryptonSite was one of the outlets who were able to speak with her. Sadly, it's the last of our Comic-Con Smallville interviews, but hopefully you'll think it's a good one!
KryptonSite Smallville Comic-Con Interviews: Executive Producers Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson!
The team of Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders are now about to enter their third year running the Smallville ship, and they have a lot to reveal about the upcoming season of the show, which premieres September 24 on The CW.
Both participated in roundtable press discussion after the Smallville panel at the Comic-Con International in San Diego, and KryptonSite was one of the outlets who were fortunate enough to get to speak with them.
Our final Comic-Con interview, with Cassidy Freeman (Tess), will be posted on Wednesday.
The Blue Beetle Test Footage Is Now Online!
The test footage of a live-action Blue Beetle, which has been hinted at by Geoff Johns for weeks now, is now online.
It might be of specific interest to fans of Smallville because, beyond the DC Comics connection, the Beetle is scheduled to make an appearance on the show alongside Booster Gold this season, in an episode written by Johns.
KryptonSite Smallville Comic-Con Interviews, Part III: Justin Hartley!
Playing what might be considered to be the first costumed adventurer to appear on Smallville, the Green Arrow, Justin Hartley returns to the series for his third season as a series regular. In addition to playing the Green Arrow, otherwise known as Oliver Queen, Mr. Hartley will be directing an episode in the upcoming season, which premieres September 24 on The CW.
Justin spoke to KryptonSite and other media outlets after the Smallville panel at the Comic-Con International in San Diego, and here's what he had to say....
KryptonSite Smallville Comic-Con Interviews, Part II: Erica Durance!
Entering her seventh year on Smallville, Erica Durance will finally be appearing in all 22 episodes of the tenth season, which premieres on September 24. But that's not all - it sounds like some major changes are in store for her character.
Erica participated in roundtable press discussion after the Smallville panel at the Comic-Con International in San Diego, and KryptonSite was one of the outlets who were fortunate enough to get to speak with her.
In the Smallville promo reel from Season 10 shown at Comic-Con, Kara and Jonathan weren't the only returning faces that we saw... there was someone else. Who was it? While more transcribing interviews are going on, here's a quick snippet from Executive Producer Kelly Souders...
More Smallville Comic-Con Interviews Are Coming...
The very long Sunday, coupled with trying to work out some issues with the audio on the Erica Durance interview, have finally caught up with me.
I'll get back to transcription-land as soon as I wake up so there should be more Smallville interviews (as well as stuff from other shows!) later on Monday. Sorry again for the delay. I thought I'd get more in, but if I posted more now, with my luck it'd be riddled with errors.
KryptonSite Smallville Comic-Con Interviews, Part I: Tom Welling!
In nearly ten years of writing about Smallville, between companion books and running KryptonSite, I (webmaster Craig Byrne) have interviewed almost every cast member of the series - except one.
Today, after a fantastic panel at the Comic-Con International in San Diego, I've finally been able to check that off the list, talking to someone who was incredibly gracious both on the panel and in the press room - someone where the show wouldn't be possible without him - Mr. Tom Welling. The interview was short, but, hopefully you'll be pleased with what he had to say.
Today in the Comic-Con press room, KryptonSite has learned that Cat Grant in the episode "Shield" will be played by Keri Lynn Pratt.
Stay tuned for more details and interviews later this evening!
NEWS
POSTED JULY 24, 2010
Chloe's Coming To The Comics... For Real This Time!
Today at the DC Universe "Event Horizon" panel of the Comic-Con International in San Diego, it was announced that Chloe Sullivan will be making her first official DCU comic book appearances in the pages of the Jimmy Olsen feature coming to Action Comics.
Stay tuned for more details when and if they become available!
NEWS
POSTED JULY 23, 2010
Now Confirmed: James Marsters Returns In Episode #200
Exclusive Scoop for JM-TOP Fans: James Marsters will reprise the role of Brainiac (aka Milton Fine) in the special 200th episode of SMALLVILLE! The episode will air on the CW (US) sometime this autumn as part of the series' 10th and final season.
Unfortunately this was probably a huge surprise that was being saved for Comic-Con, but now the show's producers and Marsters himself have confirmed it, though adding there is MORE big news to be announced on Sunday.
Comic-Con Has Started - And Check Out What We Found At The Warner Bros. Booth!
The 2010 Comic-Con International in San Diego has begun, and among other cool things, we managed to find something Smallville fans will love at the Warner Bros. booth (#4545)
Sadly no Smallville bag yet, but hopefully one will surface.
Also those of you attending the Con who'd like to attend our KryptonSite/KSiteTV meetup on Thursday night - there's still time! You can find details and RSVP on Facebook.
NEWS
POSTED JULY 21, 2010
Episode #10.2 Writer Revealed
The writer of "Shield," the second episode of Smallville Season 10, will be Jordan Hawley.
Warner Bros. Treats Comic-Con Visitors To Collectible Hotel Room Keys - Including Smallville!
If you're lucky enough to be staying in a hotel that offers them, you might be treated to a special key of Smallville, Supernatural, or V when you check in to your hotel for Comic-Con this coming week in San Diego.
Full details and images of the keys can be found at KSiteTV.
Episode #10.3 Director Revealed?
Unless there has been a rearrangement of plans, it appears that the third episode of Smallville Season 10 will be directed by Mairzee Almas.
It's not for Smallville, but instead next year's Green Lantern film... the first image of Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern is now seen on next week's Entertainment Weekly!
Laura Vandervoort's Return Episode Title Revealed!
The episode bringing Laura Vandervoort back to Smallville now has a title.
We don't know when it fits in to the scheme of things, but producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders have revealed that the title of the episode is "Supergirl."
Exclusive Smallville/Supernatural Bag To Be Distributed At Comic-Con!
An exlusive bag spotlighting Smallville and Supernatural will be distributed free at the Warner Bros. booth at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego.
The Warner Bros. booth will be found in its new location on the convention floor: #4545.
So stop by the Warner Bros. booth often to see when the bags are being distributed, and don't forget the Smallville and Supernatural panels that are on tap for Sunday the 25th!
NEWS
POSTED JULY 13, 2010
Presenting The New KSiteTV!
For the past few months, in addition to covering Smallville and several other shows on their own individual sites like this one, we have started a general TV news blog - KSiteTV - covering all kinds of shows.
Now the site has had a redesign and a relaunch, and if you like KryptonSite, hopefully you'll like the new site as well!
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reported today that Laura Vandervoort is returning to Smallville for an episode that will air in October. Could it be episode #200? He hasn't said, but this is exciting news!
Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season DVD: Episodes With Deleted Scenes!
Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season hits DVD on September 7, and thanks to A., here's a list of the episodes with deleted scenes.
Allison Mack has joined the cast of Nora and Delia Ephron's off-Broadway Love, Loss, and What I Wore at the Westside Theatre in Manhattan starting July 28. The performances for this limited run will continue through August 29, and also features Victoria Clark, Adriane Lenox, Jayne Houdyshell, Kate Mulgrew, and Kristine Nielsen.
Hopefully this month-long gap doesn't mean that Allison will miss Smallville's 200th episode, which should be shooting around that time. Thus far Allison's Season 10 contract as Chloe and the amount of Season 10 episodes she will be appearing in have not been confirmed. It is also possible that the number of performances per week won't affect her time for Smallville, but again, there is no way to know unless official word comes from show representatives.
Fans of Allison, however, should take a chance to see Allison performing on stage - if you go, let us know how it turns out!
Smallville Season 10 Begins Shooting!
From the official Facebook page of Smallville's producers...
"Cameras started rolling today! We just welcomed Allison and Tom back to the set."
Hopefully this means we might have some new spoilers shortly...
Smallville Lands On A Special TV Guide Magazine Cover!
TV Guide Magazine is doing a special Comic-Con issue soon, and Smallville is one of four series that will be spotlighted on the cover - the other series being Warner Bros. productions The Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, and Human Target.
TV Guide reports that the Warner Bros. Television Group will distribute copies of the magazine throughout the five days of Comic-Con (including Preview Night) exclusively at the Warner Bros. booth, #4545, on the convention floor, and then the special issue will then be available on newsstands beginning Monday, July 26.
NEWS
POSTED JULY 10, 2010
First Two Season 10 Directors Revealed!
Unless something changes, we now know who will be directing the first two episodes of Smallville Season 10.
Episode #10.1, "Lazarus," will be directed by Kevin Fair, and Episode #10.2, which we do not yet have a title for, will be directed by Glen Winter.
The Season 9 DVD Is Now Available To Pre-Order In The United Kingdom!
Thanks to CK61938, we now can share with you that Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season is now available to pre-order on Amazon.com for fans in the United Kingdom, via Amazon UK.
The UK release date for the set is October 4, 2010.
Brian Austin Green Gets To Hang Out With A Different Lois Lane
Brian Austin Green, who impressed fans with his two appearances as John Corben/Metallo in Season 9, will be appearing next season on several episodes of Desperate Housewives, according to Access Hollywood.
The actor, who recently married Megan Fox, will surely share some scenes with a different Lois Lane -- Teri Hatcher, who stars in the series.
Congratulations to Brian on the new role!
NEWS
POSTED JULY 8, 2010
Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season DVD: Back Cover & Disc Art!
Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season hits DVD on September 7, and thanks to A., we now have the back cover and disc art!
Attending Comic-Con, specifically the Smallville panel on July 25? You're in luck. EW's Michael Ausiello has revealed some details about the panel, which will be held that Sunday at 10AM in San Diego.
- Tom Welling will be there for the second year in a row, and he'll be joined by Cassidy Freeman, Erica Durance, and Justin Hartley.
- Showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson will also be there.
- The panel will be moderated by Geoff Johns.
- There will be an exclusive first look at the Season 10 premiere.
Follow KryptonSite & KSiteTV On Facebook!
KryptonSite, KSiteTV, and our network of sites are now on Facebook. If you aren't already a "fan" come check it out!
Returning Guests: More Than Just Jonathan?
Writer/producer Al Septien posted today on Twitter that more "old friends" might be returning. Here's what he said:
Some old friends may drop by the show in its final year. Stay tuned for new revelations. ;)
He also has revealed that the writers have been split into two rooms today - one to work on Episode #200, and another to work on Episodes 5 & 8.
Who is he talking about? Martha? Lana? Lex? Shelby? Lucas? Gabe? Whitney? Pete? Kara? Either way, some return appearances should be exciting and welcome. Hopefully some new spoilers are coming soon, and if not now, then at Comic-Con in a few weeks.
Normally fan videos aren't posted here on KryptonSite outside of the forums; however, the editing on this one is so cool I just had to make an exception.
This video is created by "p3jojoba" on Youtube. It's a fan created version of opening titles for Season 10. It includes characters that most likely will not be appearing in Season 10, but it's nice to think about anyway.
Thanks to Daniel for the tip:
NEWS
POSTED JUNE 30, 2010
The Big Guest Revealed? John Schneider Is Returning!
IGN has posted the scoop that John Schneider will be returning to Smallville in Season 10.
The article says he will be in the September 24 season premiere, "Lazarus," as well as "at least" one other episode. (#200?)
We just got back from the set in Canada... best crew we could ask for. And we have some exciting guest star news, so be watching for Warner Bros. to release it hopefully this week!
If and when news comes, you can expect us to keep you updated here at KryptonSite.
NEWS
POSTED JUNE 28, 2010
Comic-Con Panel Confirmed For Sunday Morning, July 25
IGN was the first to post details of Warner Bros. Television's plans for the Comic-Con International in San Diego, and it seems that Smallville will have their panel on Sunday morning as has become tradition, but this time it'll be in a bigger room - Ballroom 20!
No guests are confirmed beyond the show's executive producers. Still, the bigger room is very good news for the many fans who may have been unable to see last year's panel.
The Con will be covered extensively here at KryptonSite for those who still might not be able to make it.
Brandon Routh Discusses The Possibilities Of A Smallville Appearance
A recent Q&A with fans and Superman Returns actor Brandon Routh brought up the question of if he'd be interested in appearing on Smallville.
Here's what was said:
13) Um.. maybe have Brandon Routh star on Smallville? Christopher Reeve, Dean Cain, and Tom Welling have all played Clark Kent. Brandon Routh is the only Clark Kent that hasn't starred on Smallville.
Would be fun, but perhaps a it might be a little bit strange since my portrayal of Superman was more recent than the others.
We (well, KryptonSite webmaster Craig) would welcome the idea of Brandon on Smallville if the stars could align and the actor could be convinced. As writer Jake Black once pointed out on Twitter, Routh would make a fantastic Mon-El...
The Syfy Channel is preparing a U.S. adaptation of British hit series Being Human, and word has come from EW's Ausiello that "Davis Bloome" himself, Sam Witwer, may be joining the cast as the resident vampire...
Smallville's executive producers have revealed that Tom Welling was in the office yesterday to talk about the upcoming season, and that Season Ten will start shooting on July 12.
Could some new spoilers be coming between now and then? Let's hope so!
Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season DVD Extras & Confirmed Release Date
Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season hits DVD on September 7, and we now have a list of the available extras. Some of these had been revealed on KryptonSite already.
- Kneel Before Zod Featurette - Since the Silver Age, the House of El has been plagued by the disreputable deeds of the Kryptonian villain, Zod. Now Smallville brings this infamous foe face-to-face with earth’s greatest hero, Clark Kent. Over the course of the season, Smallville promises to show us the rise of Zod’s venomous side, key betrayals with our beloved characters, and his rising from Major to General Zod. In this docu-featurette, we’ll create an in-depth look at this dynamic criminal from Krypton, his origins in DC’s Silver Age, and his various appearances in more recent film, animation, and live-action television.
- Justice for All Featurette - In the early 1940s, DC Comics formed the first team of superheroes in comic book history, with the Justice Society of America (JSA), pushing some of DC’s lesser known heroes to the forefront; Dr. Fate, Hawkman, Starman and Stargirl to name a few. Season nine of Smallville will see these characters in the “fantastical flesh” for the first time. In this script-to-screen featurette, we’ll meet with Smallville Creatives as they bring one of comic books’ iconic team of superheroes to television for the first time.
- Cast/Creator Commentaries on episodes Idol and Kandor
- Unaired Scenes
Don't forget you can already pre-order it and support this site:
Thanks to Andreas, we have artwork for what looks to be a complete set of Seasons 1-9 on DVD.
It includes a new image of Tom Welling, which can be seen flatter and much larger here.
UPDATE: We have learned from our friend Gord at TVShowsOnDVD.com that this box set is for Europe only, and will not be released in North America at this time.
Stay tuned for more information about it if and when it becomes available.
NEWS
POSTED JUNE 15, 2010
Bryan Q. Miller Writes Supergirl!
Smallville'sBryan Q. Miller will be writing about Kara soon!
It won't be for the show, though we can hope that'll be happening eventually as well... no, it's for the September-shipping issue of the excellent BQM-written DC comic book Batgirl, where the new Batgirl, Stephanie Brown, and Kara team up for the very first time.
Here's the solicitation info from DC:
BATGIRL #14
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by LEE GARBETT & TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
It’s terror in the third dimension starring Batgirl, Supergirl and Dracula...and Dracula, and Dracula! When Supergirl decides to get away from it all and visit Stephanie Brown on the campus of Gotham City University, a quiet, relaxing weekend turns into a monster movie mash-up! After a science experiment goes horribly wrong, 24 black-and-white Draculas are brought to life, and Batgirl and Supergirl are forced to become vampire hunters in order to stop an army of the celluloid undead!
On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NEWS
POSTED JUNE 14, 2010
Episode #200 Will Be The Fourth Episode Of Season 10
Smallville writer-producer Al Septien has confirmed on Twitter that the 200th episode of the series will be the fourth episode of Season Ten, considering the fact that "Absolute Justice" is indeed counted as two episodes to the final tally.
It is likely that Episode #200 will be airing in October.
Tom Welling & Smallville Nominated For Teen Choice Awards
Tom Welling and Smallville itself have been nominated again in this year's Teen Choice Awards.
The Blue Beetle: DC Comics' Next Live-Action TV Hero?
As enjoyable as it has been to have Human Target (even though FOX needs to be shot for putting it on at the same time as Smallville next year)... it would still be infinitely more satisfying to see another super-powered DC Comics hero or franchise on the television screen.
And now, a few weeks after dropping some hints about the character Deadman, now DC Entertainment's Geoff Johns (aka "The Guy Who Wrote Absolute Justice") is suggesting the notion of a TV series based on the character, the Blue Beetle...
In some ways it's still hard to believe another year has passed... and now the KryptonSite review of the Smallville Season 9 finale by C.M. Houghton (aka "Triplet") is now posted!
Smallville is one of the shows listed by media outlets as having a presence at the Comic-Con International in San Diego next month. This is not confirmed by the network or the studio; however, it IS very likely considering the fantastic reception the show has had at Comic-Con in the past.
Unfortunately, tickets for the event are sold out BUT you can expect updates here on KryptonSite and on the KryptonSite Network Twitter feed.
NEWS
POSTED JUNE 7, 2010
Smallville Wins A Leo Award
Smallville was nominated for several Leo Awards this year, honoring the best in Vancouver-based productions, and we are happy to announce that the show is going home with a win!
Jacob Rupp won in the category for Best Stunt Coordination for the episode "Rabid."
Smallville's very own "Tess Mercer," Cassidy Freeman, will be appearing on stage on June 11 as part of the iO West Improv Theater's 8th Annual Improv Comedy Festival.
Cassidy will be a "guest evangelist" alongside Matthew Lillard for a special performance of their show "Dr. God Revival" on June 11.
Some people have seen the Smallville Season 10 premiere title listed on the Internet Movie Database as "Birthright."
Unfortunately, anyone and everyone can submit information, which means wrong information slips through, as it has in this case.
The show's producers has confirmed that "Birthright" is not the episode title, though they do have a title decided upon that is awaiting approval by the network and the studio. Hopefully that'll be revealed soon, and when it is, hopefully we'll have the scoop here at KryptonSite. (Right, producers? Right?)
NEWS
POSTED MAY 31, 2010
A New Column! "Ten Things I'd Like To See In Smallville Season 10"
Every year here on KryptonSite, webmaster Craig Byrne lists the things he'd like to see in the show's upcoming season.
As we approach the show's final year, and the writers are returning to the office this week, here's Craig's list for Season 10:
Former Smallville Executive Producers Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer Join No Ordinary Family!
Former Smallville executive producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer, who departed after Season 8 to helm The CW's Melrose Place update, have joined the team at ABC's new super-hero television series starring Michael Chiklis, No Ordinary Family.
So far this morning, FANCAST's Matt Mitovich has been the one with the most scoops from today's CW Upfronts presentation, posting from his Twitter account at @MattMtvguy.
The latest updates: Tom Welling will be a full executive producer next year... and he really wants Michael Rosenbaum/Lex back in some capacity for Season 10. Let's see it happen!
UPDATE: The New York Post's PopWrap has also posted a cool scoop - that Tom wants not only Michael to return, but Kristin Kreuk, Annette O'Toole, and even John Schneider! Make it happen, Tom!
Smallville Remains On Fridays... And Finally Gets A Decent Lead-Out
Smallville will be remaining on Friday nights for its final season, The CW has revealed, and this time, it will be reunited with its old lead-out Supernatural.
The Tom Welling-produced Hellcats will be on Wednesdays at 9PM (ET) and Nikita is taking the plum Thursday timeslot following The Vampire Diaries.
You can find the entire schedule, including details of The CW's new shows as well as a description for Season 10, at KryptonSite's general TV news blog, KSiteTV.
(Look closely at that Season 10 Smallville cast list for a possibly unexpected returning cast member!)
NEWS
POSTED MAY 19, 2010
Allison Mack Talks About Her Future With Smallville
Smallville as a series might not be the only thing on the way out...
In an exclusive statement given to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, Allison confirms her status for Season 10.
A website is claiming to have heard the news from Tom Welling directly. True or false? Read the unconfirmed rumor for yourself at KryptonSite's Rumorville.
NEWS
POSTED MAY 18, 2010
Tom Welling's Hellcats Picked Up By The CW
Tom Welling can add another producer credit to his resume.
The pilot that he produced, a cheerleading drama called Hellcats starring Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale, has been picked up as a series for The CW's Fall schedule. The timeslot will be revealed on Thursday when the CW makes their formal announcements.
It has also been revealed that The CW has renewed One Tree Hill and Life Unexpected for more, and they seem to have passed on genre pilot Betwixt. Their other new addition, Nikita, however, sounds good.
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Expect to have more news about new series that are coming soon this week as well as notifications for when this site is updated. Hopefully some news about, say, Comic-Con is on the way!
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Smallville Season 9 Available To Pre-Order On DVD & Blu-ray!
Getting an early start on things, Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season is already listed on Amazon.com to pre-order on DVD or Blu-ray!
It surely won't be out until September, but using these pre-order links helps support KryptonSite, so if you use them to order it would be appreciated. If the price drops between now and September Amazon will adjust the price accordingly:
Smallville took a giant leap over last week's overnight ratings. While not the finale numbers the show once enjoyed, it's still better than most of the rest of the CW line-up.
Demographically, it tied the House repeat with a 1.0/4 in the Ages 18-49 demographic.
Here's the breakdown of initial overnight ratings. (Source: PIFeedback)
Rank
Show
Network
Rating
(in millions of viewers)
Last Week
#1
The Ghost Whisperer
CBS
6.43
6.51
#2
Wife Swap
ABC
4.32
4.50
#3
Friday Night Lights
NBC
3.97
3.70
#4
House (R)
FOX
3.06
3.10 (R)
#5
Smallville
The CW
2.45
1.92
(R) denotes that it's a repeat airing
NEWS
POSTED MAY 14, 2010
The Season 9 Finale Of Smallville: What Did You Think?
The ninth season of Smallville has come and gone, and now it's time to talk about the episode. What did you think?
As mentioned in the previous post, tonight marks the return of Greg Beeman to the director's chair of Smallville.
Back in Beeman's days on Heroes, he would write a weekly blog complete with behind-the-scenes stories and photos. Now for this week, Beeman has revived the "Beaming Beeman" blog for your reading pleasure.
Be warned there are spoilers within for those who might not have seen the finale yet.
Screen Captures From The Season Finale Promo Trailer!
The Season 9 finale of Smallville airs on Friday, May 14, and thanks to Mr. Video, we now have screen captures from the promo trailer to this very big season finale episode!
Now you can get better looks at the returning heroes as well as some hints as to what might have sped by when watching the promo video...
KryptonSite Interview: Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Talk "Hostage" - Part 3 of 3!
Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean return to Smallville on tonight's episode, and now the third and final part of their KryptonSite interview has now been posted!
KryptonSite Interview: Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Talk "Hostage" - Part 2 Now Posted!
Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean return to Smallville on Friday night's episode, and now Part 2 of their KryptonSite interview about the episode, "Hostage," has been posted!
KryptonSite Interview: Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Talk "Hostage"
Some return appearances that we've been waiting for years will finally happen on Friday night's Smallville as Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean return to the series as Martha Kent and Perry White, respectively.
In the first part of this interview, both actors talk about what brought them back to the show, and what fans can look forward to.
Smallville has been nominated for several Leo Awards, honoring the best in Canadian productions.
The show was nominated in the following categories:
Best Dramatic Series Smallville - James Marshall, Jae Marchant, Scott Graham, and Rob Maier, Producers
Best CinematographyGlen Winter, Smallville "Savior"
Best Production Design James Philpott, Smallville "Power"
Best Costume Design in a Dramatic Series Melanie Williams, Smallville "Kandor"
Best Stunt Coordination Jacob Rupp, Smallville "Rabid"
Additionally, Smallville veterans Aaron Ashmore, Steph Song, Chad Krowchuk, Ryan Robbins, Jodelle Ferland, David Richmond-Peck, Christopher Heyerdahl, Gabrielle Rose, and Tahmoh Penikett were nominated in other categories for Leo Awards.
Congratulations and best of luck to them all. Winners will be announced in early June. Thanks to Andy for the tip!
Several weeks ago, word leaked out that Al Septien, Turi Meyer, and Callum Blue would be providing a commentary track for the episode "Kandor" on the Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season DVD, due out later this year.
KryptonSite's sources told us that Erica Durance would be doing a commentary as well, but we didn't know which episode yet. Well, now we do!
Look for (or rather, listen for) Erica's commentary on the episode "Idol." No word yet on who else will be joining her from the production side of things.
Smallville could soon be at the center of a court battle, as the show's original producers are alleging that the show was re-sold at a reduced value by the studio.
It sounds like a complicated mess, and we're not going to editorialize on it (nor are we qualified to) - just read the original Hollywood Reporter article and see what you think.
NEWS
POSTED MARCH 25, 2010
Michael Rosenbaum's New TV Project Revealed
Details about Michael Rosenbaum's new TV project have been revealed - it's a sitcom for Syfy, where he will be playing a former actor from a sci-fi TV show.
The character of Amanda Waller will appear in the upcoming Green Lantern movie, Variety has revealed.
Angela Bassett will play the role. On Smallville, the character has been portrayed by Pam Grier.
Hopefully this movie appearance won't keep Waller out of Smallville due to any conflicts.
Pam Grier's Waller appears next in "Checkmate."
NEWS
POSTED MARCH 22, 2010
Rosenbaum's Not Returning
Michael Rosenbaum posted today on Twitter that good news is coming, but that a Smallville return is not in the cards.
"Sorry. It's not Smallville related. I've already stated that I'm not returning. I'd never lead you guys on like that. I appreciate your support," he wrote.
He did, however, reveal he has a funny role in Christian Slater's upcoming FOX TV pilot about a group of computer hackers. More information about that project should be available soon. Additionally, as soon as we know more about Michael's "exciting news" you'll be able to read about it here.
NEWS
POSTED MARCH 20, 2010
The CW's Fall Schedule: When Will We Know?
Smallville's been renewed for another year, but when will we know if it's staying on Fridays for Season 10 or if it's having yet another move? Will it be paired with Supernatural? What about Tom's Hellcats project? Find out when all of the networks will be making their announcements at KryptonSite's KSiteTV Blog.
NEWS
POSTED MARCH 17, 2010
Laura Vandervoort & Sam Witwer Go To Metropolis!
Two fan favorites from Smallville's past will be returning to Metropolis... sort of.
Both actors will be guests at the 32nd Annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL. The event will be held in June.
Smallville writer Al Septien revealed on Twitter that he and co-writer Turi Meyer will be providing a commentary track on Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season DVD, due out most likely in September.
The commentary will be for the episode "Kandor" and will also feature Callum Blue (Zod).
No word yet on what other commentaries will be on the set. There was some buzz that there might be Absolute Justice commentary but no official confirmation that we know of. We do know, however, that Erica Durance is featured on one of the as-yet-unrevealed commentary tracks. Speculate away!
NEWS
POSTED MARCH 4, 2010
SMALLVILLE PICKED UP FOR ANOTHER SEASON!
Here's the press release:
The CW Network has announced that its hit series “Smallville” will return in the fall of 2010 for a momentous tenth season.
“Smallville,” a modern retelling of the Superman legend, stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent. The series moved to Friday nights this season, where it currently ranks as network television’s #1 show in its time period among men 18-34 and men 18-49. Additionally, “Smallville” has dramatically improved The CW’s ratings performance in its Friday 8:00-9:00p.m.time period by 67% among adults 18-34 (1.5/6), 200% in men 18-34 (1.8/7), 75% in adults 18-49 (1.4/5), 183% in men 18-49 (1.7/6) and 74% in total viewers (3.12million).
“Smallville” joins the five previously announced series – “The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” “Supernatural” and “America’s Next Top Model” – which will all return for another season on The CW.
“Smallville” was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (“Shanghai Noon,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”), based on the DC Comics characters. Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson serve as executive producers, along with James Marshall, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television. SUPERMAN was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
TV Guide is reporting that Tom Welling, Justin Hartley, Cassidy Freeman, and Erica Durance will all be returning. No official word yet on Allison Mack or Callum Blue.
NEWS
POSTED FEBRUARY 25, 2010
A New Column: "Why Smallville Season 10 Needs Michael Rosenbaum"
On the KSiteTV Blog, KryptonSite's webmaster Craig Byrne lays out why the return of the show's best villain is exactly what a tenth season of Smallville needs...
Friday is almost here, which means we're getting very close to the airing of the CW's two-hour Smallville event, "Absolute Justice," which airs on Friday.
Absolute Justice is written by comic book favorite Geoff Johns, whose episode "Legion" also topped votes for Favorite Episode in last year's KryptonSite Awards. The two-hour story brings in some legendary heroes from comics' past.
Mr. Johns has taken the time to participate in an interview with KryptonSite where he talks about the episode and even offers some hints as to what his next project might be.
"TV MoJoe" (Josef Adalian) is reporting that the TV series based on the novel Cheer will be ordered as a presentation pilot to shoot soon for The CW. Variety is now referring to the project as Hellcats, and it is noteworthy to Smallville fans as it is produced by Tom Welling.
Tom's not the only superhero with his own show in the works - The CW has also picked up another presentation pilot, HMS, produced by Heroes' Hayden Panettiere.
Finally, there's Betwixt, a series based on a novel where "changelings in an urban setting are responsible for saving humans from evil." A full pilot will be shot for that one.
These projects follow the already-announced La Femme Nikita update and Amy Sherman-Palladino's The Wyoming Project.
Once all pilots are done and all deals are made, The CW will announce their full Fall schedules in May.
NEWS
POSTED JANUARY 31, 2010
Screen Captures From A New Absolute Justice Promo Trailer!
The CW's two-hour Smallville event, "Absolute Justice," is just a few days away, and thanks to Mr. Video, we now have screen captures from the latest promotional trailer!
A New Column! "Ten Things I'd Like To See In Season 9"
As the first spoilers foir Season 9 begin to trickle out, KryptonSite's webmaster Craig Byrne lists the ten things he'd like to see in Smallville's ninth season.
Repost: A Reminder To PLEASE Check Out Smallville Season 7: The Official Companion!
In addition to working on KryptonSite, site webmaster Craig Byrne has written the four most recent Smallville companion books for Titan
Publishing.
The Season 7 companion book, which featured a Foreword by Laura Vandervoort (Kara), was released in October.
Unfortunately, a decision to make a Season 8 book has not yet been made, and chances are if sales on the previous books do not pick up, we might not get companions for Season 8 (or beyond)
Personally speaking, and breaking from the editorial voice for a moment, I'd really like the opportunity to do another book and I KNOW there are a lot of unanswered questions about Season 8 that fans would like to see answers to. If sales go up, and the Amazon.com ranking goes up, they might have no choice but to go forward with more!
This
isn't all for the KryptonSite News Page - there's
a lot that more going on that you can find by clicking
here! (Many articles you may be looking for
will now be in those archives!)
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The Blue Beetle Test Footage Is Now Online!
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KryptonSite Smallville Comic-Con Interviews, Part II: Erica Durance!
Previously Unseen Images Of Cassidy Freeman!
Warner Bros. Treats Comic-Con Visitors To Collectible Hotel Room Keys - Including Smallville!
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Presenting The New KSiteTV!
Laura Vandervoort Is Returning As Kara!
Smallville Lands On A Special TV Guide Magazine Cover!
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Brandon Routh Discusses The Possibilities Of A Smallville Appearance
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Bryan Q. Miller Writes Supergirl!
The Blue Beetle: DC Comics' Next Live-Action TV Hero?
Triplet's "Salvation" Review!
Two New Erica Durance Photos!
A New Column! "Ten Things I'd Like To See In Smallville Season 10"
Triplet's "Hostage" Review!
Triplet's "Sacrifice" Review!
Greg Beeman Blogs About The Finale
UPDATED With 3 More Images: New Season Finale Photos!
Screen Captures From A Season Finale Preview Clip!
KryptonSite Interview: Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Talk "Hostage" - Part 3 of 3!
Triplet's "Charade" Review!
SEASON FINALE: "Salvation" Preview Images!
KryptonSite Interview: Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Talk "Hostage" - Part 2 Now Posted!
KryptonSite Interview: Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Talk "Hostage"
More Previously-Unseen Season 8 Promo Images!
Kristin Kreuk Is No Longer "Hitched"
Rosenbaum's Not Returning
Laura Vandervoort & Sam Witwer Go To Metropolis!
Screen Captures From A New Absolute Justice Promo Trailer!
A New Column! "Ten Things I'd Like To See In Season 9"
