If this is hoax, it’s a good one, as it comes with a few bits of convincing detail we are not sharing with you. Someone has written us, claiming to have gotten a glimpse of some signage being prepared for next month’s “Smallville” presentation at Comic-Con. His or her description:
On black, with crimson/red text in the same font lettering that Smallville uses, and a transparent grey Superman "S" watermark behind the text:
METROPOLIS CHRISTMAS 2010 Then at the bottom is a banner advertising the Smallville presentation, with the time/place (can't remember).
Other info this untested source sent us suggests "Metropolis" is a movie-length project, and not a new series. Word is “Smallville” will conclude its 9-year run May 2010, so it makes sense that the CW would tack on a couple more production hours up there in Canada to make a Superman TV-movie that would run seven or so months after the series’ conclusion.
But what if Tom Welling isn't putting on the red cape for the small screen? It doesn’t seem like 18 months is enough time to slap together a big-screen "Smallville" sequel, but I also seem to remember Warner Bros. kicking the first three episodes of “Clone Wars” to cinemas without a lot of notice.
This comes from an untested source, self-described as “Yoda’s Bitch,” so kindly take it all as rumor.
Christopher Reeve's Superman costume set to quicken pulses at Bonhams & Goodman forthcoming Collectables auction.Movie fans are in for a treat when Bonhams & Goodman conduct an auction of Collectables on Sunday 24 May at 2pm, in the Melbourne salerooms.
SUPERMAN COSTUME
One of the highlights of the auction is a costume worn by actor Christopher Reeve as Superman. Reeve played the super hero in four feature-length movies between 1978-1987. The costume comprises a leotard featuring the unmistakable red and yellow 'S' logo, a pair of red trunks and yellow belt. The leotard has slits in the side through which cables were fed to suspend Reeve while filming simulated flying scenes for Superman III.
Superman costumes rarely appear on the market and are much sought after by collectors. Complete costumes have been known to sell for in excess of $100,000 at auction. This part-costume carries an estimate of $15,000-20,000.
Superman is an icon of twentieth century Popular Culture. His distinctive blue, red and yellow crime fighting costume makes him arguably the most recognisable character in movie history. He was created in 1932 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and first appeared in 'Action Comic #1' in 1938. The huge success of the comic book hero led to several spin-offs including a long-running radio series and seventeen short films. In 1978 the first feature length Superman movie opened with Christopher Reeve in the lead role. The film grossed more than US$300,000 worldwide and at the time was Warner Bros. biggest ever commercial success.
The sale also features a diverse range of other collectables including vintage toys, exceptional Meccano construction sets, trains, diecast toys and toy soldiers, as well as sporting and entertainment memorabilia, advertising and film posters.
A fully illustrated catalogue can be viewed online at www.bonhamsandgoodman.com.au.
Even though he’s currently busy offing the heads of rebellious Englishmen as Sir Charles Brandon on “The Tudors,” Henry Cavill revealed to MTV News that he was once connected to a very different — and much less morally murky — role in popular fiction. Before the Bryan Singer-helmed “Superman Returns” went into production, Cavill was slated to star as the Man of Steel in “Terminator Salvation” director McG’s vision of the beloved DC Comics superhero.
“I was attached to the McG ‘Superman’ movie,” Cavill told MTV News during a press event for Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works.” “Then Bryan Singer came on and took the helm and he made his movie.”
Cavill claims that his involvement in the superhero film went so far that he even wore a Superman costume. But due to a variety of reasons, including McG’s self-acknowledged fear of flying from the United States to Australia, the project itself never took flight.
“[The McG and Singer versions] were two different movies,” Cavill explained. “So it wasn’t so much of a sting because it was like, ‘Oh, I got [the role],’ and then the movie just didn’t happen.”
Interestingly, McG’s now-defunct “Superman” isn’t the only time Cavill has been linked to a comic book icon. Cavill was previously rumored for the Man of Tomorrow in the long-gestating “Justice League” movie. Cavill was even close to landing the part of Bruce Wayne during casting auditions for “Batman Begins” before losing out to Christian Bale.
Despite bad luck successfully securing superhero fare thus far, it seems like Cavill is destined for a collision course with comic books at some point during his career. The young actor might even have another crack at Superman before too long, given Warner Bros’ announcement regarding a potential reboot of the “Superman” film franchise.
Would Henry Cavill make a suitable Superman, or should he stick with period pieces like “The Tudors?” Head up, up and away with us in the comments!
The CW has released the official (spoiler-filled) description of the upcoming 20th episode of Season 8 of "Smallville". Titled "Beast", this episode is scheduled to air in the U.S. at 8.00pm on Thursday, April 30th on The CW.
"Beast" was written by Genevieve Sparling and was directed by Michael Rohl.
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Clark discovers Davis is alive and confronts Chloe about her role in hiding him. Meanwhile, Oliver and Jimmy are attacked by Davis at Chloe's apartment.
While not yet officially announced by Warner Home Video, Amazon.com are now taking pre-orders for "Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season" on DVD and Blu-Ray.
E! Online's "Watch with Kristin" Spoiler Chat has one interesting "Smallville" spoiler this week regarding the "No Tights. No Flights" rule...
There's no proper flying or supersuit this season, but there will be a Smallville "leap" that goes above and beyond a tall building - but it isn't actually flying. Sorry Superfans.
The CW has released the official (spoiler-filled) description of the upcoming 18th episode of Season 8 of "Smallville". Titled "Eternal", this episode is scheduled to air in the U.S. at 8.00pm on Thursday, April 2nd on The CW.
"Eternal" was written by Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders and was directed by James Marshall.
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Tess reveals Davis' childhood with the Luthors when she turns to Clark for help after she fails to kill Davis. Meanwhile, Davis seeks Chloe's assistance.
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