Random reactions to news tidbits: Scream 4, Breaking Dawn and Green Lantern

I was happy to hear that Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene finally signed on for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn because I was totally convinced one or both of them would be replaced once the details of their negotiations leaked. Still waiting on confirmation on whether Breaking Dawn will be split into two movies. Wonder what the hold up is?

Speaking of Ashley Greene, I read that she is also in talks to take over the lead role in the next trilogy of Scream films. That's kind of cool. Scream is one of my favorite movies. It is my niece's favorite movie, and we've both met Ashley, who was super nice (if a little bit shy) in person. For some reason, it just seems extra special that Ashley would take over the lead in those films, but who knows what will happen? Heroes' Hayden Pantierre is also in talks, according to this article. I really hope the new films are as good as the originals.

I saw some set photos from the production of Green Lantern which is filming in New Orleans. You don't know how bad I want to visit New Orleans right now, just to try to get a glimpse of filming and see Ryan Reynolds in person. I can't wait for this movie!

Smallville: Lots of news today

First of all, is anyone truly surprised by today's official announcement that next season, season 10, will be Smallville's last? Shoot, for the past few seasons, it's been surprising each time it was renewed! So, although I am very sad that I won't have Tom Welling or Clark Kent or The Blur (aka Superman) on my television screen every week after next year, I am happy they gave us fans another year. My gosh, most shows never see 10 seasons! That's downright amazing!

However, some things that have shocked me about today's Smallville anouncements at the CW upfronts? Oh, there was plenty. Starting with Allison Mack leaving the show. Noooooooo! Chloe, you can't go! Why? Sigh. I am grateful that Allison issued a statement thanking the fans and announcing that she will appear in some of next season's episodes to wrap up her character's "destiny." Well, we all know what that means. Poor Chloe is finally gonna die. Yep, we've all seen it coming in recent years. We've all speculated about it. Looks like it will finally happen. And I'm already sad. Poor Chloe. She was the best best friend ever!

Something else that shocked me...well, it shocked me when I watched this season's finale and in the first five minutes, we saw Perry White as the editor of The Daily Planet. We saw the iconic glasses laying on Clark's desk in the newsroom as someone yelled "Look up in the sky!" And then we saw an image of Superman - red, blue suit and all - flying. Of course, it was only a dream, but then Clark opened a present from his mom, and we saw a reflection of the iconic Superman suit in his pupil. I admit it. I squealed! Does this mean what I think it means? Will we -- gasp! -- finally see Tom Welling wear the Superman suit and bring Superman to life on Smallville? What about that written in stone policy of No Tights, No Flight the creators and Welling have sworn by since day one?

Pertaining to that kickass season finale...as a diehard Lois & Clark: The Real Adventures of Superman fan, I couldn't help but pick up on some shout outs in this episode. I mean, Clark's mom made the suit in that 90s show. Martha left Clark the suit in this episode of Smallville, indicating the same. And Teri Hatcher's Lois figured out that Clark was Superman when he put his hand on her shoulder, then kissed her, and the exact same thing appears to have happened in the finale of Smallville.

But I'm stuck on the suit, and so excited if it becomes a centerpiece of season 10.


IGN.com interview...
Q: Now that he's got the gift of the suit, is it a given that he'll be wearing it in episode 1 of season 10?

Welling: I don't know if it's a given. I actually just don't know. I don't know what the storyline is. What we've done in the past is we've been able to tease it, and I think keep it interesting for fans. And I think that they'll be more. We'll see more of the suit this year - I would think we'd have to.

Q: Are you excited, filled with trepidation, or a mixture of both about possibly fully wearing that suit?

Welling: Terrified. Absolutely terrified!

If this interview with Tom Welling is to be believed, I am sooooo excited. I can't wait for Season 10!

Moonlight resurrected on the CW!

The other day the L.A. Times had a report that the CW — jumping even further on the current vampire bandwagon — is going to resurrect one of my favorite TV shows, “Moonlight,” by showing re-runs of it this summer on Thursday nights in “The Vampire Diaries” timeslot before re-runs of VD. Personally, I like “The Vampire Diaries,” but I don’t love “The Vampire Diaries.” I did LOVE “Moonlight” however. When CBS canceled it two years ago — right before “Twilight” and "True Blood" came out and started the whole vampire craze — I was just a tad bit devastated. Thank goodness for “Moonlight” on DVD. Yes, I admit I've already watched my "Moonlight" Season 1 DVDs more times than any gal should admit.

In my opinion, “Moonlight” makes “The Vampire Diaries” look like a snore and obviously some awesome person at the CW remembers how great it was, too. Unfortunately, its star Alex O’Loughlin has moved onto a new TV show for next season (the Hawaii 5-0 remake, of all things) in addition to starring in the new Jennifer Lopez film, “The Back-up Plan,” so fingers crossed, if the ratings convinced The CW to renew the show for a second season (oh, wow, wouldn’t that just be wonderful) I’m not sure my favorite TV vamp would be willing to give the show another shot. Recasting Mick would just be tragic. But here’s to hoping enough new viewers discover the awesomeness that is “Moonlight” and Mick St. James. And here's hoping that the fates align to truly resurrect this show with the original cast intact…

Hey, a girl can dream, can't she?

Source: LA Times