Welling as big-screen Superman? Wonder Woman script rumors too?

I am a fangirl of a lot of things sci-fi/fantasy/comics, but there were really only two stories I was looking for information about from Comic Con this year -- Superman: The Man of Steel movie news and whether or not Warner Brothers is finally committing to a Wonder Woman film. Although I haven't found any "official" announcements about either, I have pieced together some interesting rumors and tidbits from interviews and news clips and come up with some speculation of my own.

The biggest being the fact that, one, Tom Welling is open to wearing the Superman suit both on the small screen and on the big screen (gasp!). For years, the report has been that he would never wear the suit on "Smallville" because he simply didn't want to (remember the "Smallville" no flights, no tights policy he and the producers supposedly mandated together?). Guess what? He's putting the suit on this year, and from the looks of things, flying too! The rumor mill has also said Tom Welling didn't want to play Superman on the big screen, and guess what? This interviewer directly asks him about it, and he says he's always been open to the idea! He also confirmed at Comic Con that he has, at some point, been approached about playing Superman in a big-screen movie but he wouldn't reveal any more details. Could he be talking about the new reboot? Hmmmm. I'm starting to think that maybe he is.



My take on this is simple. If Brandon Routh is losing the part, the only person I'd premeditatedly want in the role would be Tom Welling. I love him on "Smallville," and since the show is ending, it would be perfect timing for him to leap into the big-screen reboot. However, if he takes the leap, so should Erica Durance as Lois Lane. I simply could not bear to watch Tom's Superman against any other Lois.

Sadly, I still don't think this will happen. First of all, Christopher Nolan will likely soon name a director for the project, and it's the director's decision on who will play Superman. I just can't see Nolan or any other director falling back on Welling for the part. It's called a reboot for a reason. They want to start fresh. More is the pity. Sigh.

Even more sadly, I've only been able to find one report about Wonder Woman from Comic Con at all that doesn't pertain to reactions on the new costume. I'm not even sure the rumor is credible, but supposedly, David Goyer has been asked to write a Wonder Woman script. Not sure how I feel about this. Goyer has been Warner Brothers superhero go-to guy since he wrote "Batman Begins," but some of us have never gotten over his butchering of some other franchises (Blade, anyone?). I'm actually hoping this rumor is false. Not a big Goyer fan here. Not at all.

Personally, I don't know why in God's name Warner Brothers hasn't asked Melissa Rosenberg to write a treatment for Wonder Woman. She worked on the TV series "Birds of Prey," she herself is 6-foot-something, and she's hot after the Twilight saga. I think she could do it, but maybe that's only wishful thinking on my part.

Unfortunately, I don't think a Wonder Woman film will be announced anytime soon. What a letdown.

Comic Con: Smallville and Supernatural panels

Today was the day to be at Comic Con if you are a fan of some popular TV shows that held their panels. The two I would have attended in a flash are "Smallville" and "Supernatural." After having watched some bootleg videos on YouTube from the "Smallville" panel, I am super excited for the final season of the show. Here are some highlights (warning: spoilers ahead).

Smallville's Panel:


(Insert loud fangirl squeal here!)

Holy Batman, is that the Superman suit I see before me? Indeed it is! In the clip shown at the panel, Lois opens a case and reveals the Superman suit which appears to be the same suit used in "Superman Returns" (thank you, God!) and Lois also utters the phrase "Superman." (double squeal!)

Lois also seems to know Clark's secret (i.e. that he has superpowers).

Kara, a.k.a Supergirl, is back, along with Brainiac.

Clark's new partner at the Daily Planet is none other than Cat Grant (squeal again!).

Other reveals from the panel are that Tom Welling at some point has been approached about starring in a Superman movie, although he did not say when. Hmmm. I suppose he would be my second choice behind Brandon Routh, so this news did not upset me in the least. You can read more by visiting the Superman Homepage.

Supernatural's Panel



When the show returns this season, it will be one year after the events of the last episode, and Dean (Jensen Ackles) will be "domesticated." That is just weird, folks. Jensen said, "He’s living a somewhat normal life. This season will focus on how he gets pulled back into the situation and how he deals with that.”

New showrunner Sera Gamble said the boys will get back to their monster-chasing roots, and a female relative of theirs will also show up. Castiel will be back, and he'll try to help heaven return to order.

Personally, I'm excited by the talk about the Winchesters' history being explored. Remember, their mother's family -- the Campbells -- were the demon hunters. For some strange reason, I really dig that. Hmmm. ;)

Anyway, you can see some clips from that panel here.

Reports from Comic Con

San Diego Comic-Con, the world famous Mecca for geeks everywhere, kicked off its shenanigans this week, and the reports pouring out from it make me wish I’d packed up my new car (never mind I have no money) and made the pilgrimage myself. Alas, thank goodness for media outlets such as the L.A. Times and USA Today, who have devoted entire sections of their websites to keeping the homebound updated on the event. I’m excited by the news I’m hearing so far. Here are some notable highlights from Comic Con so far.

• Today’s panel for Green Lantern seems to have gone really well, with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively pumping up the crowd for this superhero flick. My favorite quote to read from the panel so far came from Reynolds. He was asked what superhero he’d play if he weren't in Green Lantern. "I would be a wookie," Reynolds said. "That way I could be cute, but still dangerous." He he. Love him.

• One of my personal favorite actors Brandon Routh was at the panel for Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, along with Anna Kendrick, Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. It sounds as if this was the panel to be at, since the director actually let audience members see the film with the cast in attendance. If I wasn’t already so freaking excited to see this movie, the feedback I’m hearing makes me wish this one were playing in theaters, like, right now. I predict a hit, and hopefully, the idiots at Warner Brothers will rethink their decision and keep Brandon for the next Superman film. But don’t get me started on that rumor.

• Linda Hamilton is playing Chuck’s mom on NBC's Chuck next season. That is awesome!

• The True Blood panel revealed a trailer for the remainder of this season. Love the show, but I don't get HBO so I'm waiting for DVD. Ugh!

• Seth Rogan held his panel for The Green Hornet yesterday and poked fun at the fact people were probably confused by The Green Hornet and The Green Lantern. Sadly, I have no interest in seeing a movie about The Green Hornet. And if I’m reading things right about the underwhelming fan reaction at Comic Con, no one else does either.

• Steven Spielburg is executive producing a new TV series on TNT about a post-apocalyptic world after an alien attack? No way! How come I’ve never heard about this before. And when does it start?

• I think the AMC‘s The Walking Dead sounds like a show I will definitely be watching this October. Love me some zombies (which is really weird since this is the only movie creature that terrified me as a child). I guess my niece Brittney and my friend Christy helped me overcome my fear by forcing me to watch the Dawn of the Dead remake, like, a zillion times.

• How sad is it that I’ve seen the TV movie Guillermo del Toro refers to in this article? And I can’t wait to see his remake!

More on Eclipse, godawful wigs in Breaking Dawn, and new Spider-Man cast

"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" earned about $82.5 million during the four-day U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend, taking its total to $175.3 million since it opened on Wednesday. If the latest estimates hold when final data are issued on Tuesday, "Eclipse" will trail "New Moon" by about $4 million. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" earned $179 million in its first six days in November, without the benefit of a summer holiday. Personally, after having watched "Eclipse" a second time and then watching "Twilight" again, I still hold that "Twilight" is my favorite film of the three so far, but "Eclipse" is a very, very close second. I hope it continues to do well at the box office.

You may or may not have noticed that both Robert Pattinson (Edward) and Kristen Stewart (Bella) have recently cut their hair for new films. Kristen has also dyed her hair a blond color. Since "Breaking Dawn" begins filming in just a couple of months, does this mean we will have to put up with wigs again -- this time for both actors? Kristen Stewart was recently on George Lopez's talk show and reassured fans her hair will be dyed back and longer again for "Breaking Dawn," and she too mentioned how much she hated the wig in "Eclipse." However, Robert Pattinson told reporters at the "Eclipse" press conference that he'd never even thought about how cutting his hair would affect filming "Breaking Dawn" and then joked (I hope) that he's going to push for Edward to have a shaved head in "Breaking Dawn." RPatz, don't make me and millions of Twi-hards come after you. Grrrr.

Onto another thing that has irked me: the new Spider-Man movie. I'm still sore over the fact that Tobey Maguire and company won't be reprising their roles and that the franchise is being rebooted unnecessarily. But a new Spider-Man/Peter Parker has been cast. British actor Andrew Garfield has landed the role. I wish Mr. Garfield well, but I'm just not optimistic about this movie. *Sigh*. I thought by going younger, they would cast someone who looked like he was in high school. To me, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire look similar in age, even if they aren't. Oh well.