I didn't realise that Superman had so many muscles!!!!

Lois and Jor El

 A sneak peek at Amy Adams and Russell Crowe in costume for SUPERMAN.

MAN OF STEEL RELEASE DATE

june 13 2013

10 Days Of Smallville - Day 9

I thought it was about time we had a look at the man of steel himself.  We have headed in to the past to see who has brought Lois to life over the years and now it is Superman's turn in the spotlight.....

In 1948 the first TV version of Superman appeared - aptly titled Superman. It ran for 15 episodes in total and starred actor Kirk Alyn.

Kirk was the first man to don the suit on screen and had the pleasure of teaming up with Noel Neill as Lois Lane. 

               

Next up was George Reeves who played Superman/Clark Kent in the 1951 Adventures Of Superman.  


George shares a surname with another famous Superman but they never knew each other and rumours of them being related are unfortunately false.
George was a man who personified many of Clark Kent's traits - he insisted on equal billing for his Lois Lane - Phylis Coates, and later, Noel Neill. - and stood by fellow actors when they were harshly treated.  He tried to live up to his status as a role model even quitting smoking so as to not influence his fans.

              

Christopher Reeve was Superman in 4 feature films and his is possibly the most enduring portrayal of the Man Of Steel.

Superman - 1978
Superman II - 1980
Superman III - 1983
Superman IV, The Quest For Peace - 1987

The movies spanned from 1978 through to 1987  and interestingly Christopher was not chosen because of his resemblance to Superman but to Clark Kent.  At 6'4" and only 86kgs, Christopher Reeve started a hard workout schedule and doubled his food intake to bulk up another 14kgs because he didn't want to wear the padding under his suit.

One of Smallville's greatest moments was when Christopher Reeve agreed to join the show.  He played Dr Virgil Swann in season 2 and gave Smallville the seal of approval it needed.  to this day Tom Welling says that meeting and working with Christopher was the greatest moment of his career.

         

Back to the small screen and Dean Cain took on the role in 'Lois and Clark', from 1993 - 1997.
He and Terri Hatcher as Lois Lane brought us a more lighthearted view of the Superman story.
Dean also graced the set of Smallville in the seventh season playing  Dr. Curtis Knox.

Dean Cain's portrayal of Superman was also notable for having the reverse of the traditional distinction in hairstyles between Clark Kent and Superman; here, it is Superman who has the slicked-back hair, and Clark whose fringe falls more naturally, perhaps to reinforce the notion that Kent is the 'genuine' personality whereas Superman is the artificial disguise.



               

And although I'd love to save him until last, in chronological order the next man to play Clark Kent was Tom Welling.
Before Superman, there was just Clark Kent. teenage boy from Smallville, Kansas and this is the Superman that Tom took on in 2001.
Smallville is the longest running science fiction show ever with 10 season completed in 2011, due in large part to Tom's portrayal.


Tom has managed to convey the sweetness and integrity of Clark Kent, while allowing the character to grow into his legacy over the 10 years. 

              

In 2006  Brandon Routh donned the red and blue suit for the movie 'Superman Returns' proving an unpopular choice to Smallville viewers who thought Tom Welling should be Superman on the Big Screen as well as the small. 
When Warner Bros went looking for the new Superman, they wanted someone who was more of a no-body rather then a big name star just like it was for the most popular Superman Christopher Reeve and once they met Routh, it was agreed, not only did he resemble Reeve but his personality reminded them of Reeve too.

         

So there you go - 6 Men Of Steel with another one on the way.
Which is your favourite?

Breaking In....

Smallville may be drawing to an end but at least we still get Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) - Breaking In is fast becoming a favourite not least because of the hilarious 'Dutch' played by Michael. 



This clip will give you an idea of Dutch's charms plus you get some classic Christian Slater and even a guest appearence by an old friend...
Next weeks episode sees the team at Comic Con keeping safe a copy of the new movie 'Goonies 2'.  What I'm really looking forward to is the show's nod to Smallville and Michael's character.  Apparently Dutch buys himself a t-shirt at Comic Con.....  check it out.  GOLD!!

Smallville - Day 3

It's all about the fabulous Lois Lane today.  Star reporter at the Daily Planet, Clark Kent/Superman's sidekick, friend and even eventually - wife!

The appearance of Lois Lane was first based on Joanne Carter, a model that creator Jerome Siegel eventually married and Lois's personality was based on Torchy Blane, a reporter featured in some 1930 films and her name was taken from Lola Lane, one of the Lane sisters who were a singing act in the '20s and '30s.

Depictions of Lois Joanne Lane have varied since her character was created in 1938, spanning the 70-year history of Superman comic books and other media adaptations. During the Silver Age, she was the star of Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane, a comic title that had a light and frivolous tone. However, the original Golden Age version of Lois, as well as versions of her from the 1970s onwards, portray Lois as a tough-as-nails journalist and intellectual equal to Superman. One thing has remained throughout the character's 70-year history, however: she has always been the most prominent love-interest in Superman's life and is seen by many fans as the archetypical comic book love interest.

Big shoes to fill for any actress taking on the task of portraying Ms Lane, and there have been many over the years.  Who is your favourite Lois?

Noel Neil played T.V's Lois Lane from 1948-1950 along side of Kirk Alyn's Superman.



Noel  once again played Lois Lane in 1954 and stayed with it till the end in 1958 along with George Reeves.
 
 
 
 
 

Phyllis Coates was the second actress to play Lois Lane, however she only played in the role for 1 season in the 1951 Adventures of Superman.
 

 
Margot Kidder was the actress who played Lois Lane along side Christopher Reeve's Superman for the first 4 comic book superhero turned into Superman movies.
 
Margot played Brigette Crosby in Smallville, as an emissary of Dr. Swann (played by her Superman co-star, Christopher Reeve).

From 1993-1997 Terri Hatcher starred as Lois Lane in Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman with Dean Cain's Superman/Kent.






 
 
 
 
 

Next up is the lovely Erica Durance who portrays Lois in Smallville.
She began on the hit show in 2004 and as we all know she shares the screen with tom Welling's Superman.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Kate Bosworth played opposite Brandon Routh in Superman Returns released in 2006.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So which of these lovely ladies do you think was the best Lois Lane?  Vote on the side bar to register your choice.
Thanks to Squidoo.com for the extra info.

Casting Lois....

I've just heard a rumour that Jessica Biel is now at the  top of the list for the role of Lois Lane in the new Superman movie! (supermansupersite.com)  At this stage it is unconfirmed so we'll be keeping a close eye on this piece of casting.

Other actresses such as Lindsay Lohan, Alive Eve, Rosamund Pike, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Malin Ackerman, and Dianna Agron are also rumored to be in contention for the role.

Who would you like to see as Lois??

They've Cast Martha Kent

A couple of days ago it was announced that Diane Lane will play Martha Kent, the adoptive mother of Kal-El/Superman/Clark Kent in the new Superman movie.  What a fabulous piece of casting, although Lois is going to have to be one hell of a live wire to get us to drag our eyes away from Mrs Kent!  Diane is a favourite here at the hollow since her days playing Cherry in The Outsiders.
Diane is the first actor to join the film since Henry Cavill was cast as the Man of Steel in January.

"This was a very important piece of casting for me because Martha Kent is the woman whose values helped shape the man we know as Superman,” Director Zack Synder said in the release. “We are thrilled to have Diane in the role because she can convey the wisdom and the wonder of a woman whose son has powers beyond her imagination.”

It's a big thumbs up from us.

Superman Finally Cast

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero and his alter ego Clark Kent.

What are your thoughts on this casting - we know at least one of you out there is going to have an opinion on this so let us know.

Who will play Clark Kent in Zack Snyder's Superman 3.0?

Superman 3.0 is about to take off! And fanboys are asking who will take over as the next Man of Steel. Who are the possible replacements for Brandon Routh, the last Clark Kent in 2006's 'Superman Returns,' who is unlikely to return to the franchise?

Here are some thoughts .......(courtesy of NY Daily News)

Smallville Season 10

Here it is at last - a sneak peak at the final season of Smallville.  If this doesn't get you excited then there's no hope for you!



Does this mean he will FINALLY fly????

For All You Smallville/Superman Geeks

EXCITING NEWS -
After a long wait Chloe Sullivan will be officially introduced into the Superman comic. It was officially announced at Comic Con today. There have been hints and DC Comics bought the rights for the character but they haven't really used her in the past.

She will be featured in the Action Comics in the Jimmy Olsen co-feature.

I'll see your badassness and raise you one

He's the bald freak who makes Clark's life hell but it turns out Lex Luthor does it for the ladies!!

(including me I'm afraid to say)

Happily in real life it seems as though these guys get along pretty well.

(although do us all a favour and remove the shiny jacket please Michael)

Superboy

I know you're out there Superboy so now you need to explain how you're related to Kal-El?  And how on earth do all these Kryptonians keep turning up when I thought the planet was destroyed!  You have some explaining to do!

ROOT, SHOOT OR MARRY - superman edition

Haven't done one for awhile, so here's one to get you thinking.J is ensconced in SMALLVILLE at present therefore am pretty sure I know which way she is headed....

1. Christopher Reeve - the delightful gentleman who enthralled us all with his 3 turns as the man in the red cape in the 70's and 80's


2. Brandon Routh - The hot new spunk who was plucked from obscurity to play Superman in 2006, although prior to this, he did appear in one of my all time fave Gilmore Girls eps 'Concert Interruptus' in which the ladies go to a Bangles concert!



3. Tom Welling - who has steamed up the screens as Clark for 10 seasons of Smallville


And well, even though there are only 3 options, I thought I best not leave out Dean Cain.......


Go for it...ROOT, SHOOT OR MARRY