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Learn Which DC Comics Icon Is Headed For SMALLVILLE!! (It Ain't Insect Queen!!)

uhhhh by beefywhore	Jul 11th, 2006 09:02:18 PM
wouldn't he be like 9 years old right now?
She could do better by George Newman	Jul 11th, 2006 09:02:20 PM
he's superman's pal. that's just awful, i think he gave himself that name.
Uh. by Bunch-backdToad	Jul 11th, 2006 09:06:03 PM
It is dramatis personae, not dramatic.
I read this two fucking weeks ago... by Angry Mean Panda	Jul 11th, 2006 09:09:24 PM
This site is getting riduclous. Hey Herc, did you hear they're re-releasing the Star Wars movies as a Special Edition in theaters? I heard Greedo shoots first!
Uh... wouldn't Jimmy be a bit YOUNG or Chloe? by SnapT	Jul 11th, 2006 09:13:20 PM
If Clark's about 20 on SMALLVILLE right now (and Chloe's the same age), Jimmy should be like... 15? Or maybe even a TWEEN?
James Marsters Could Do Better... by Hell's Cigarette	Jul 11th, 2006 09:24:56 PM
When the hell is this guy gonna get his own show? Even if it isn't Spikecentric...this guy elevated every single episode of Shitville he appeared in. How about dusting off the Faith spin-off and getting Marsters and Dushku together for a few laughs, a few drinks, her leather pants and his leather coat. Who's with me?
The Jimmy Olsen in Superman Returns was a VM character by ZeroC	Jul 11th, 2006 09:31:26 PM
The actor who plays Jimmy Olsen in the new movie was also on VM, Herc. He played the baseball player who tried to smuggle steroids in season 1.
Damn, I was hoping it'd be Plastic-man by chrth	Jul 11th, 2006 09:33:59 PM

That's 2 Veronica Mars potential supporting players out by paulh	Jul 11th, 2006 09:34:04 PM
Michael Cera and now Aaron Ashmore, who both figured prominently in The Rapes of Graff (whose unsolved crime figured to be The Main Plot of season 3). Cera will be filming a movie and his participation in VM is doubtful. They already filmed their first episode of the new season, "Welcome Wagon". September 19 can't come soon enough.
WTF???? Greedo shoots first? Shit... by paulh	Jul 11th, 2006 09:34:54 PM
;D
PlasticMan would have 2 chances v. the Jack Sack. by paulh	Jul 11th, 2006 09:38:14 PM
Slim, meet none. Oops, slim just left town.
Bruce Campbell as Plastic Man by smackfu	Jul 11th, 2006 09:46:50 PM
he's already got the shades from his Bubba Hotep gig...
Now that you mention it... by beefywhore	Jul 11th, 2006 09:50:47 PM
I'd love to see some hot action between Chloe and Lobo...
Shouldn't Jimmy be a little kid/child? by Prof. Pop-Cult	Jul 11th, 2006 09:51:19 PM
Or have they fuxed with Jimmy's age and the continuity yet again? Ah, never mind: after the mess that is Superman Returns, turning Jimmy (or Jim or James, whatever they may name him in his) into Clark's similar-aged pal is a minor issue.
I think Jimmy was actually Elastic Lad by Hercules	Jul 11th, 2006 09:54:35 PM
Superman, help!! BEEP BEEP BEEP!!
Lobo by Dashl	Jul 11th, 2006 10:19:52 PM
A whole season of Lobo would rule. Or maybe a Lobo movie, but the hacks/suits would want to give him a kitten and knit as a hobby.
Bobby Drake Hearts Chloe Sullivan by dancinggopher01	Jul 11th, 2006 10:34:57 PM
And Smallville writers said no Marvel characters would ever be on the show...pfft.
P.S. by dancinggopher01	Jul 11th, 2006 10:36:40 PM
Chloe has nice cans.
'Aaron Ashmore stole that kids sneakers!' by XoanonTORN	Jul 11th, 2006 10:38:07 PM
Good to see the other Ashmore kid getting into the superhero game...of course only as lame Jimmy...think he'll wear a bow tie in every episode?
Wait...I think I am retarded.... by dancinggopher01	Jul 11th, 2006 10:42:51 PM
Is Aaron Ashmore Bobby Drake?? Either way, Chloe has nice cans.
Yeah, I am Retarded....BBUUUUUTTT by dancinggopher01	Jul 11th, 2006 10:55:58 PM
Since these two guys are twins, are they identical twins? Because if they are, one of them was already in Smallville as that dude that sucks powers or something. So....that would just be confusing for my feeble little brain to comprehend.
HOW LONG UNTIL... by Darth Bauer	Jul 11th, 2006 11:08:14 PM
Come on, now Jimmy shows up? How long until Otis and Miss Teschmacher come into town? How long until someone's computer breaks and computer expert Gus Gorman comes to fix it? How long until Clark loses his seat at The Talon to a guy named Rocky. Today I am finally embarassed I still watch this.
I'm Ashamed to Admit It.... by Bad Dada	Jul 11th, 2006 11:33:48 PM
...but Herc, Jimmy's signal watch made a 'zee, zee, zee' sound in the comics. Wait, I actually know that? AHHH! Somebody please kill me!
Smallville could do better.... by veritasses	Jul 11th, 2006 11:41:32 PM
A couple shows each season are pretty good. Unfortunately, the rest are mindless, by the numbers crap. There's so much potential to make this thing big. It's too bad. And screw Jimmy Olsen. Who cares? People don't read/buy Superman for Jimmy Olsen. Make Batman or someone else 'Big' in the DC Universe a regular. And get rid of Lana or make her not-annoying. Same with Martha Kent. Get rid of Ma Kent and bring back the dad (yeah, I know that doesn't jive with the comic). Give Superman his full powers already and give him some real bad guys that can go toe to toe with him. This whole "Discovering Who I Am" story crap is only good for 2 years or so at best. Oh, and Lex and his dad are good characters and Chloe is hot. She should be the one Clark is after. Give this series to Ron Moore and the BSG crew to see how good the show can really be.
HOW IN THE HELLL CAN YOU START A SMALLVILLE TB... by Shermdawg	Jul 11th, 2006 11:43:49 PM
WITHOUT ME??? And Herc, theres more additions this season that you forgot to mention, of course they haven't been confirmed, but it does look like we will be seeing Lori Lemaris, and Oliver Queen this year. One has to wonder if Queen (Green Arrow) has replaced the long rumored, Martian Manhunter as the new Smallville sheriff. Remember, Lana did say the new sherrif was green, "literally". And speaking of Jimmy, no one can make gay jokes about this version of Supe's pal. The boy fucking took Miss Sullivan's virginity, as revealed in that very special episode of Smallville, also known as "Jason Was A Gawd Damned Idiot For Not Hitting That" I mean c'mon, he had his chance to bang Lana, she was practically laying the poon out for him, but he was all "I'll wait till your ready" and then the bitch went back to Clark, he was shot, and to top it off, a fucking meteor fell on him! That was Jensen's second great send off from a show, the fist being him trying to outrun a train in his car. (Try to guess that one) BACK TO JIMMY...Would titty fucking Chloe count as taking her virginity? Because, I can't imagine any of us would concentrate on anything else, even if you're not a boob guy. Those are some grade A boobah's.
Lord I apologize fer that. by Shermdawg	Jul 11th, 2006 11:48:23 PM

As long as we get more Chloe airtime... in sexy clothes by Big Bad Clone	Jul 11th, 2006 11:51:10 PM
Seriously, she is the best part of that show.
BigBadClone, you're wrong, but then again... by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:00:26 AM
you may be right (I may be crazy, but it might just be a luuunatic you're loo.....uh, heh, sorry.) A year ago, I'd argue with you Lionel was the best part of the show, but since he's not exactly himself anymore, yeah, Chloe is the best.
GREEDO WAS FRAMED!! by Bones	Jul 12th, 2006 12:03:08 AM
Don't Believe the lies of the corporate monstrosity that is Lucasfilm LLC! They are spreading the white man's lies! Han Solo is the gangsta-ass thug who murdered Greedo in a gang-related shooting in a small-town bar. They got witnesses, most of them NON-HUMAN! Fight the Lies People! Star Wars ended in 1995 with the last THX version of the original movies! Fight the Power of the FORCE! PEACE!!
This show needs... by Harysuxafat1	Jul 12th, 2006 12:06:41 AM
to end quickly. It's getting completely silly.
Off topic, but since we are talking about hotties... by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:06:57 AM
TOMMY GAVIN IS THA MAN!!! I'd still go with Sheila though, but D-A-M-N! I guess thats what you get when it's your freakin' show.
"This show needs to end quickly." by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:13:22 AM
Hmm, are you eager for a bigscreen spinoff as well Harrysuxfat1? And about your screenname, that wasn't Harry going down on ya. It was Louie Anderson in a orangutan suit. :P
Geez, why not just put this guy in a cape already? by YackBacker	Jul 12th, 2006 12:17:00 AM
We got Jimmy, Lois, Clark, the Daily Planet, Metropolis, we've seen Perry White, we've seen it all! SUPERMAN! And who gives a rat's ass if it bumps into the movie's territory, they deserve a little infringement from SMALLVILLE now that Singer will be on the unemployment line with his equally malinformed screenwriters. Next time, learn your character before you go and give him a kid and have him stalk Lois outside her husband-to-be's home. I expect Superman to be a loan shark in the sequel at this rate.
That was in no ways confrontational. You know me... by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:17:51 AM
"I'm a virgo, I don't like confrontation." (Please note the :P) I just don't appreciate the besmirching of the HEADGEEK's name.
Oh yeah, anyword if Carrie Fisher's scary new teeth... by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:22:23 AM
will make a appearance this season? I seriously hung my head in shame when I say her new look last year. And I know I can't be alone, I mean, at least 70% of us got our first boner from that woman. Why oh why can't she be a milf??? cries
YackBacker by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:26:50 AM
He won't get the cape this season. The "No tights. No flights." law is still very much in effect. But in the series finale, whenever that may happen, I'm sure we'll se it. We've got to. And why can't Celebrity Deathmatch still be around? I'd sooo like to see Tom beat the shiznit out of Routh.
let down by brit3424	Jul 12th, 2006 12:27:55 AM
well that was fucking retarded! "learn which DC comics icon is headed for Smallville" who gives a flying fuck about Jimmy Olson! DC just needed another gay character after Robin joined Batman. If you're going to break a story about a DC character showing up on Smallville make sure its a member of the Justice League! is Anyone else waiting for Wonder Woman to show up. Clark will forget Lana altogether once she arrives.
That should just go all-out with the continuity... by Jim Jam Bongs	Jul 12th, 2006 12:31:17 AM
At this rate, I think for the final episode, they should have Clark sacrifice himself, Jesus-like, in order to save humanity from a grave danger (alien invasion/destruction of the planet?). Thus, the series ends with Clark dying in the last episode -- he never became Superman. I am being totally serious. We could then right off this entire series as having been an "Elseworlds" type of continuity. Or, taking a cue from "The Death and Life of Superman" comic book miniseries, they could hint at Clark's eventual resurrection in the finale, to leave that door open. But, really, I say kill off Clark in the finale.
Superman always done wrong by ZeroCorpse	Jul 12th, 2006 12:32:43 AM
Donner's films were the closest in spirit, and George Reeves was the closest in appearance. Where's the big, muscular, lantern-jawed, late 30-something looking authoritarian guy? Why is he constantly represented on-screen by a glass-jawed, scrawny, young-looking guy? And why does Smallville take such liberties with the characters? Lex's EVIL TWIN? Jimmy hanging out with Clark prior to his move to Metropolis? Gods, this show has ZERO credibility when it comes to comics lore, and yet the Dini shows are the ones that have been pulled? Dini was the only one who ever did Superman right. He was the only one who ever characterized Lex properly. Screw WB for using Superman as a way to get girls to watch a "cute guy" in a romantic super soap opera (both SR and Smallville). I want SUPERMAN, not Super General Hospital.
Once again you're forgetting that... by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:40:11 AM
Smallville is about Clark during his high school-college years. Of course it's gonna be dominated by relationship storylines.
Ok, right now I'm looking at a big spider that... by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 01:08:44 AM
is on the ceiling in the corner above my pc. There's no possible way for me to reach it, and if I throw something heavy enough to actually kill it I'll most likely hurt my monitor. So I'm probably gonna just end up staring at it for the rest of the night, much like the couple in Raising Arizona. sigh
Smallville.... by Athanatos	Jul 12th, 2006 02:45:36 AM
End it already...they are taking too many liberties with the story...bad enough that as things stand right now, Superman would have to kiss everyone in Smallville like he did to Lois in Superman 2, otherwise the second he appeared in his tights, it would take all of 2 seconds for Lex and others to figure out who he is...stupid writers, so much potential just thrown away, what's next, Lana is actually Wonder Woman?
...WILL OWN YOUR ASS!!! by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 03:37:23 AM
You really walked right into that one. And no, Clark would not have to kiss everyone ala Superman 2 to erase memories. They've already written in a character that can memory wipe people, so he may figure into it. But my guess is, a.Jor-El will come up with some sort of Super plan. Or b.Jim Jam Bong's suggestion. But if Warner Bros. is smart, they won't take that route, because they've got something here. i.e. a cheaper film franchise.
Actually, sadly enough, Celebrity Deathmatch is still.. by iamnicksaicnsn	Jul 12th, 2006 04:18:43 AM
on... And it sucks now, Shermdawg. Always appreciated your love for Smallville, since you're the only one who gave it any respect. All hail the REAL Clark Kent!
Duh. by Hell_Bender	Jul 12th, 2006 04:24:42 AM
Obviously he'd be a romatic interest for Chloe seeing as they've already done the bad thing. I distinctly remember Chloe telling Lana that when she was in Metropolis over the summer that she met a guy called 'Jimmy' at the Daily Planet' who was nice in a 'bow-tie' kind of way.
I like the idea of killing off Clark in the finale. by Prof. Pop-Cult	Jul 12th, 2006 05:29:35 AM
The series finale could hint at the possibility that after the events of the final episode, Clark would eventually be resurrected, and, thus, become Superman. Clark has to die so he can become reborn into something greater (like Jesus or Obi-Wan). This idea would make a lot of sense for this show.
You're wrong Herc... by RenoNevada2000	Jul 12th, 2006 07:32:29 AM
Jimmy will always be Giant Turtle Boy to true fans!
Look for Steven DeKnight to write Lana as Insect Queen by SpyGuy	Jul 12th, 2006 07:46:25 AM
C'mon, considering DeKnight's "Lana gets supernatural powers" fetish for the past two seasons, you KNOW he has this episode is in the pipeline. Besides, it's been five years since Bug Boy, so it's time for Lana to get that insect ring of hers. Oh, and forget Elastic Lad Jimmy and Giant Turtle Boy Jimmy...Doomsday Jimmy from ALL-STAR SUPERMAN #4 rules all y'all!
bring back Jonathan Kent... by lynxpro	Jul 12th, 2006 08:46:34 AM
Now that Superman Returns has bombed, its time to let Smallville not have to take orders from Warner Bros. Pictures about what content goes into the show. So now its time to bring back Jonathan Kent to the series since he was killed off at the behest of WB Pictures.
A challenge for Shermdawg by Borgnine JR	Jul 12th, 2006 08:47:16 AM
I wanna see Captain Strong in Smallville. Dollars to donuts nobody knows who he is or the character he was based on.
I agree with YackBacker by lynxpro	Jul 12th, 2006 08:50:58 AM
Its time to give Welling the suit. Of course, they'll have to spend some money on it since he won't fit in Routh's costume due to having more muscle mass.
ZeroCorpse... by lynxpro	Jul 12th, 2006 08:54:31 AM
You mention Paul Dini as the only one to use Lex Luthor properly. What exactly do you protest against regarding Rosenbaum's portrayal of Lex on Smallville? You know, I generally have not liked the writing on this show, but aside from wanting Welling for Supes, I'd say there's no fault with Rosenbaum's portrayal (or characterization) of Lex. There's a BigMac for thought.
So when does the whole friggin' Legion of Superheroes by Snookeroo	Jul 12th, 2006 09:12:34 AM
make a guest appearance? They are, after all, teenagers. Yeesh. This think jumped the shark three seasons ago. Do people actually still watch this turkey?
SUPERMAN RETURNS SPOILER QUESTION by mraig	Jul 12th, 2006 09:14:55 AM
Maybe this has already been answered in the SR talkback, but have you seen the size of that thing? Anyway, about this kid that Lois and Superman have together - how does SHE think she got pregnant with him? If we're using Superman 2 as our backstory, Clark gave up his powers to have a relationship with her, they had sex, then he changed his mind, got his powers back, and gave her the kiss that makes people forget stuff. So she shouldn't remember any of that - and, in SR, she DOESN'T know that Clark is Superman, but she does know that the baby is his (Superman's, not Clark's). So what is her memory of this baby's conception? It almost seems like this movie is suggesting an alternate backstory where she had a relationship with Superman AS Superman, without finding out about Clark. And that's kind of gross.//////Anyway, about Jimmy on Smallville - number one, it's a horrible idea; number two, he'd better be pleasantly nerdy and not a cool dude with an attitude who don't take lip from nobody.
I think Archie should make a guest appearance by Snookeroo	Jul 12th, 2006 09:15:06 AM
After all, the show already has Betty (Chloe) and Veronica (Lana).
Jimmy is older in this version by Jack_Bauer	Jul 12th, 2006 10:04:04 AM
He's supposed to be around 22 yrs old. Bizzaro world indeed.
The liberties they're taking with DCU is criminal. by Chastain-86	Jul 12th, 2006 10:10:06 AM
Some of them I don't mind so much, and some of them scream out "ratings grab". There's absolutely no rhyme or reason for having Jimmy Olsen show up in Smallville and interact with Clark Kent. None. The same way there wasn't any reason to have Lois Lane show up. Part of the Superman mythos is that he meets up with these characters for the first time in his next life as Clark Kent, super-journalist. Now, notice I said nothing about Aquaman -- because I thought that was a pretty cool little crossover. Obviously, the big heroes of DC would be approximately the same age, and even though that character was vastly different from the Arthur we know from the comics... there was still a glimmer of continuity. But hey, what do I know... I'm just a longtime fan.
Bring in the Green Lantern Corps! by Talos4	Jul 12th, 2006 10:39:12 AM
Of course the producers of this show are not going to do that, but why not? They are ALREADY violated almost every continuity timeline that we know of, so why not do this anyways? What is there to lose? Since they don't seem care about violating the age or time chronologies that we already know exist with the Superman mythos, this is a great idea, as far as I am concerned. With the new CW network starting in mid September, the show's producers would REALLY make a splash by throwing caution to the wind, and bring in many of the JLU characters from time to time. That would make the show better than it is right now, and it would attract (or keep) the show's TRUE audience demographic: guys aged 11-34. Makes sense to me...
Riverdale High Rules!!! by Drewchem08	Jul 12th, 2006 10:51:02 AM
Jughead and Moose are going to make an appearance in episode 5 next season.
They are not taking any liberties with the DCU. by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 11:21:08 AM
This isn't the DCU, it isn't the comics. It's a whole other entity. And even if you wanna play that card, having Clark know Lois and Jimmy before he becomes Supes is nowhere near as severe as killing off Cyclops. And remember, this isn't Shakespeare. And it could be a lot worse. Lois & Clark anyone??? This is the best real life translation of Supes yet. Even with it's numerous speed bumps, it feels like it's going somewhere, unlike Superman Returns where you feel like you're just driving around the block for lord knows how many times.
My fave Smallville episode was where the paint dried by modlight	Jul 12th, 2006 11:42:46 AM
followed closely by the grass growing episode.
modlight by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 12:04:04 PM
I just knew by moving the reruns from abc family over to HGTV would bring in a new audience!
no reason for Jimmy? by oisin5199	Jul 12th, 2006 12:41:19 PM
I'd say there's a huge reason for Jimmy. Since Pete left, Clark hasn't had a single male friend. Giving him some guy time may make him a bit less whiny, instead of constantly going to St. Chloe about Lana. I really liked how they changed Chloe's character initially, but then they took it way too far. Now with Jimmy, Chloe can get some and actually have her own plot points (besides being the selfless confessor), and Clark can have a male friend. Perfect. As far as continuity goes, who gives a shit? It's an Elseworld. It was never supposed to be a direct adaptation of anything. It's more of a What If scenario (yeah, I know that's Marvel). Superman is a myth. Any good myth from any culture has many, many different and contradictory versions and superheroes are no different. Between this and the excellent SR movie, I'm so tired of everyone whining about continuity and 'it's not faithful to the characters,' when there's an infinite number of versions and all are good stories. Having said all that, I agree that many of the Smallville storylines (mostly involving Lana) were crap.
If that's the case, Shermdawg... by Chastain-86	Jul 12th, 2006 12:43:14 PM
...then why cast Tom Welling as Clark Kent? Why not cast the kid that plays Walt on "Lost" and make D.L. Hughley his dad, and Vivica A. Fox his mom? We can set the entire series in the 'hood of Smallville, a small borough of New York City. Lex Luther could be played by Mr. Bookman from "Good Times". Wouldn't that be great? NO, IT WOULDN'T. Because even though this is a "separate entity", as you so succinctly put it, it is still based part-and-parcel upon a mythos made popular in comic books. To ignore that mythos and build your own with no regard for what went before is not only bad form, it's bad business. You must've loved the Dolph Lundgren "Punisher" movie.
The Ashmore kids by DiernaSoul	Jul 12th, 2006 01:27:16 PM
Shawn Ashmore aka Bobby Drake was a meteor freak named Eric Summers (no relation to Scott...altho I wouldn't be surprised if he is) several years ago on Smallville (one who was in several eps) Aaron Ashmore is his TWIN brother. Around Season 4 Chloe lost her virginity to Jimmy Olson, who is probably closer in age to Lois (who's about 22/23) than Clark, Lana, and Chloe (who are 19/20)
Saint Chloe owns MY ass by Jack_Bauer	Jul 12th, 2006 03:41:14 PM
And yeah his Twin Brother played Eric Summers who recieved clarks powers via a lightning strike and a rock of kryptonite. They had a nice chemistry and she dubbed him "Superboy". Aaron Ashmore should be a decent addition to the cast, he was just on Veronica Mars last season and was solid. Speaking of VM/SV actors, is anyone else jonesing for another appearance by Kyle Gallner? that kid was great.
mraig by lynxpro	Jul 12th, 2006 03:44:09 PM
This is a Smallville thread. Don't discuss the abomination known as SR in here. We prefer a decent characterization of Lex Luthor in here.
chastain by oisin5199	Jul 12th, 2006 04:06:28 PM
Nice how your example of 'ignoring the mythos' was all about race. You must have really hated a black Kingpin. Before you use the word 'mythos,' you should look up what it means. Continuity details can vary according to the version of the story being told. Remember when Clark Kent was a tv reporter? And he was in New York before it became Metropolis. It doesn't matter if a story changes at what point in his life he knew Lex or Lois, or whether he had a child or not. The point is whether it's true to the spirit of the mythos, which Smallville mostly has been. Yeah, it's a teen drama, but ultimately it's about the choices one makes when becoming an adult - the whole power and responsibility thing - which is exactly what Superman is about. So it's a fine interpretation of the myth, in my opinion.
Ignoring the mythos... by nemesisdarkside	Jul 12th, 2006 05:22:40 PM
Why stop at black Kingpin oisin5199? He must of really disliked JLU-Green Lantern and the fact that they dare make Pete a black guy also. Lana being part Chinese must have been tough to swallow also. Continuity be damned! ;P
I Thought by aerostarmonk	Jul 12th, 2006 05:46:29 PM
Lana was part Native American instead of part Chinese. The actress who plays her is Chinese-Dutch, but I'm quite sure Ms. Lang is part Native American in this continuity. I have no problem with them playing around with the mythos in any of the two Superfranchises, I have no problem with Routh, and I have never really liked Welling as Kent. You'll call me crazy I know, but I felt that Dean Cain did a much better job with his portrayl than Welling with his. As for Luthors, it's a tie between Brown and Rosenbaum, and I hope the Lex in this series ends up walking the line and not go full villain. It would make perfect sense. A Luthor who doesn't mind getting his hands really dirty in order to better mankind, but at the same time has a hatred for Superman. A misguided hero really, now that would really be taking the franchise somewhere. And though it will never happen, because WB thinks we're too stupid to handle it, an alternate franchise of Superman starring Welling on the big screen could be really cool. In fact it would be the only one that could actually pull off a Batman/Superman flick, because despite what the writers of the Batman/Superman franchise would like to lead people to believe, both Batman Begins and Superman Returns are in two completely different universes that don't acknowledge the existence of any other DC heroes, kinda like those Marvel franchises.
paulh by nalapou	Jul 12th, 2006 06:21:34 PM
The CW released their schedule start already? Or is that Sept 19 date just the network start date? Can anyone let me know, thanks.
SMALLVILLE hasn't been cancelled yet!?!? by Matt S	Jul 12th, 2006 06:34:35 PM
I'm surprised that SMALLVILLE is still on the air. They've turned it into such a 90210/Dawson's Creek teenybopper piece of crap that I can't believe even the teenagers still watch this show that was ONCE good but not anymore. Everything in the show is SEX SEX SEX, SKIN SKIN SKIN. It's almost insulting to it's audience like the producers do not give them enough credit for being more intelligent than having the ability to think past hot girls in G Strings and sex. All this show is now is Dawson's Creek with superheros thrown in, and that sux. Season 2 and 3 were the best ones. Season 4 is when the show started to blow roapy goat chunks. And when they had the episode where all the girls turned into the Vampires, I just stopped watching it completely.
It was stupid to start them in High School by Matt S	Jul 12th, 2006 06:36:39 PM
None of them look like they're in high school in season 1. They all look way too old. Even Lana (being the youngest when the show started I think) could have passed for an older girl. They should have started them out in Smallville Community College, then moving them up to a University. It would have mad a lot more sense.
Chastain-86 by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 07:09:36 PM
Now you're just being ridiculous.
And yes the Smallville cast did look like highschoolers by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 07:11:40 PM
In season one.
a few things I'd like to clear up about Smallville by zooch	Jul 12th, 2006 07:23:56 PM
1. They are not in high school anymore, they are in college. 2. Season 5 was one of the best seasons yet, both critically and successfully. 3. Smallville changes minor details but it is true to the characters and even adds more depth to them especially Lex, the Kents. 4. There are 3 versions of the Superman character: Kal-El last son Krypton Superman, Metropolis glasses Clark Kent, and young farmboy Kent, Smallville tells the Smallville Kent story and Tom Welling plays a great wholesome farmboy. 5. The producers have said Welling will not be in the suit. The changes are insignificant because once Clark becomes Superman the show is over.
LazeeBastard's Challenge by Bad Dada	Jul 12th, 2006 09:29:44 PM
Lazee, if I remember my 70's Superman lore correctly, wasn't Captain Strong the skipper that gained temporary super strength and was based on Popeye?
Mark my words, if they don't kill Clark in the finale.. by Shermdawg	Jul 12th, 2006 09:29:51 PM
we will see at least one shot of him in the suit. What better way to end the show? Also, the suit, well the cape, has already appeared.
"Do people actually still watch this turkey?" by Yeti	Jul 12th, 2006 09:49:11 PM
Well, apparently yes or at least post talkbacks about shows they proclaim to have no interest in watching. Perhaps you need to get out more, start a hobby, or try watching something you enjoy.
I would love to see Tom Welling play Bizarro by Big Bad Clone	Jul 12th, 2006 11:41:23 PM
Just picture the shitty make-up with Welling doing all that stupid Bizarro speak. Lana could get all confused and scrunch up her face. "Clark why are you talking like this? Are you trying to break up with me?" "Bizarro Clark hate Lana. Bizarro Clark doesn't want to tap ass. Hello."
Aquaman's commin' by Droogie Alex	Jul 13th, 2006 12:58:04 AM
The WB has finished the 7 million dollar Aquaman pilot, (even though the new head of the combined network won't greenlight the series), and will be airing it as a one off within the next 2 months.
He better pull out, then. by Shermdawg	Jul 13th, 2006 02:02:25 AM
The last thing we'd want is more @qu@br@t's runnin' around.
Who would move to Smallville? by Kenny8	Jul 13th, 2006 04:30:28 AM
Jimmy Olsen better have a damn good reason for going there coz every week some wierd shit happens. I have to say I now vastly prefer Smallville's version of Clark instead of the moronic Singer interpretation. Takes more than putting someone in the suit......and when is Smallville going to put glasses on Clark? Until SReturns I thought adult Clark wore glasses as a F*CKIN disguise!! Was young Clark in the film supposed to be trying out his disguise somehow by leaping over barns?? You gotta laugh though..I wonder how much it cost to grow those acres of cornfields in Australia's outback as publicised for that sequence that added absolutely nothing to an already overly expensive film?
Who say's Jimmy's MOVING to Smallville? by Shermdawg	Jul 13th, 2006 07:26:13 AM
Clark and Lois are the only ones still living there. Jimmy will most likely (duh) be working at the Planet, or possibly attending Met.U.
Do you realize, if it wasn't for that damn Optimus pic, by Shermdawg	Jul 13th, 2006 07:28:16 AM
this would have been the top talkback yesterday. DANG IT!!!
wearing glasses by lynxpro	Jul 13th, 2006 12:43:22 PM
They better take a cue from Lois & Clark and give Clark so sporty glasses and not the nerdish rims from the Donner movies (and the Donner immitator's recent film). End the "Donnerisms" on Smallville now. It should be mix of Byrne/post-Byrne/and Dini in terms of the mythos, with a splash of WB/CW drama. Rinse and repeat twice.
Chloe by VoodooV	Jul 13th, 2006 05:45:21 PM
Chloe got her cherry popped by Jimmy remember? Hes probably just going to be there to be a rival to Clark now that hopefully Clark and Chloe will be an item.
No, since this only has one or two seasons left... by Shermdawg	Jul 13th, 2006 07:55:39 PM
They will most likely move on with the Clark/Lois relationship. I'm sure we'll see plenty of double dates with Chloe and Jimmy.
you and me both, chrth by ILK	Jul 14th, 2006 08:54:07 AM
Plasticman would be perfect.
Bruce Campbell as Plasticman is perfect by MR INBETWEEN	Jul 14th, 2006 02:38:30 PM
Good call. If Martian Manhunter appears I'd like Lance Henriksen as the green version.
May I chime in...Fuck Continuity! by _Maltheus_	Jul 14th, 2006 04:30:19 PM
I could care less about continuity. This is a self-contained show as far as I'm concerned. Look back to the 100th episode. The first half was great. If Lana had died being chased by Lex and Lex finally knew Clark's secret, it would have been an incredible "holy shit" set up. And it's a much better explanation for their rivalry. But then they had to "correct" it and make it like the gay-assed Donner movies, by killing off the most genuine, loved character on the show. There's no reason for the crap filler episodes except that their hands are tied over the fanboys' demands for continuity. And this story has been told too many times to ever satisfy that demand. So move on and tell a new story. It's not like this Lex wouldn't be able to put two and two together when Supes does come out of the closet, so let him know already, while still walking the line between good and evil. ...... Herc, you hate Smallville. Deadwood is airing new episodes right NOW. It's also much more popular among talkbackers. Give us a true COAX talkback already.
No offense there bud, but the few Deadwood tb's by Shermdawg	Jul 14th, 2006 06:54:34 PM
that HERC has gave ya, weren't as popular as yoiu may think. I'm pretty sure they didn't rank in the top three talkbacks (over it's first 24hrs), something that Smallville has done several times. I may be a "cocksucker" for bringing that up, but it's true.
by MartaD	Jul 15th, 2006 01:43:52 AM
Jimmy won't be actually living in Smallville, he'll be in Metropolis and working at the Daily Planet with Chloe. I think it's great, Chloe deserves a love interest and Clark could really use a male friend. I don't have a problem with Jimmy being older for the same reason as others: SV is an elseworld and a self-contained story. If Lana Lang can be Center Of The Universe, then Jimmy Olsen can be on Smallville. Also, Aussiello teased some big news that will apparently run in next week's issue of TV Guide. It supposedly has to do with a big DC character coming to town. We'll find out in a few days!
Huh? by Kenny8	Jul 16th, 2006 12:30:45 AM
"Aussiello teased some big news that will apparently run in next week's issue of TV Guide. It supposedly has to do with a big DC character coming to town. We'll find out in a few days!" Huh? I think the news is that it's Jimmy Olsen, according to Kryptonsite
He announced the Jimmy Olsen thing, but by MartaD	Jul 16th, 2006 04:01:04 AM
he also teased an even bigger spoiler that is supposed to come out in the next TV Guide. Here's the whole thing from the Aussiello Report: Question: Any preseason scoop on Smallville?
Has to be Batman or Martian Manhunter by GreatOne2	Jul 16th, 2006 12:29:03 PM
Only 2 guys left to make an appearance (can't see them fitting in Wonder Woman). If done right, a Bruce Wayne appearance would be the series highlight. Based upon what others have said here and elsewhere, I'm betting MM, though.
Sorry MartaD by Kenny8	Jul 16th, 2006 10:55:46 PM
Looks interesting. I'm giving up on big screen Superman from now on. Despite being somewhat loose with traditional continuity, Smallville displays more heart, is more fun and has someone who's got a handle on how to play Lois Lane
No worries, Kenny. by MartaD	Jul 17th, 2006 03:03:15 AM
I could've been more clear in my first post. Personally, I liked Kate Bosworth's Lois, and was glad that she was nothing Smallville's version. I heard a lot of complaints on SR Lois, but I thought it was appropriate that she be somewhat dour and sad on account of Superman leaving her. Getting back on topic, the general consensus appears to be that Batman's finally coming to Smallville, but I'm hoping it's Darkseid.
The news is up on kryptonsite by MartaD	Jul 17th, 2006 02:02:13 PM
It's Green Arrow.

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