Was That Lex in Smallville?
February 5, 2009 by brian
For the intents and purposes of the show’s storyline, that’s an obvious yes. But if you’re looking for Michael Rosenbaum, there’s been no indication of that. And having Lex Luthor appear as scarred beyond recognition is a good way to cover things up.
Lex is trying to get the Prometheus treatment that gave Lana her superpowers. Watch Heroes, guys. Wide-scale distribution of powers leads to bad things. In tonight’s episode, Requiem, Lex is again threatening to destroy Clark.
And there is an appearance by classic Superman villain The Toyman, reminding us how important Lex Luthor is to the Super-mythos. Supes …read more
Alison Mack Will Return to Smallville
May 15, 2008 by brian
Joyous news for Smallville fans as TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello confirms beloved actress Alison Mack will return for an eighth season. Contract details are being kept mum, but it’s believed the new deal calls for Mack’s Chloe Sullivan to appear in all episodes next year.
The negotiations got very tense and it’s reported that Mack’s representatives were using the departure of Michael Rosenbaum for everything it was worth. Not a bad strategy at all, since regular cast members and even the show’s creators have departed Season 8. Well, I’m still not sure about this show’s prospects but we have one …read more
And The Implosion of Smallville Continues
May 10, 2008 by brian
At this rate, there won’t be any interesting characters left on this show. Alison Mack, who plays inquisitive young reporter Chloe Sullivan, told TV Guide she hasn’t signed a contract for season eight yet.
For those scoring at home, Mack’s departure would follow that of Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor), Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang) and oh yeah, the show’s creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Clark Kent, meet your greatest enemy of all: The Shark. And no, I don’t mean the old Green Lantern villain. Let’s just say that since Clark can’t fly, he’s gonna have to jump this one. A …read more
Brainiac and Bizarro Tag Team Smallville
February 1, 2008 by brian
Two classic Superman villains worked overtime to ruin Clark Kent’s life in the newest Smallville episode Persona. New SFUniverse columnist Brian Allen gives his take on this one.
I ordinarily have mixed feelings about reimaginings of classic comic book baddies for TV. But I have to say I love the new take on Bizarro, or as they seem to be calling him, “The Lost Phantom.” To paraphrase Arsenio Hall’s barbershop character in Coming to America, his creator named him Bizarro, I’m gon’ call him Bizarro. In the comics the Super Duplicate, despite all his powers has become something of a …read more