Scott Pilgrim bombs? Linda Lee Danvers on Smallville?

- First of all, I saw Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and loved it. It was really a fun movie to experience, and although Brandon Routh was in it for only a short time, I thought his scenes were hilarious. I was very disheartened to see that the movie didn't live up to expectations at the box office. Does this mean studios will begin to hesitate when making graphic novel/comic book adaptations?

- Supergirl fans, it's true. Linda Lee Danvers is coming to "Smallville!" Who is Linda Lee Danvers, you non-Supergirl/Superman fans might be asking. She's Supergirl's alter ego, of course!



TVGuide.com is reporting that when Laura Vandervoort returns to "Smallville" this season to wrap up her storyline, Kara will have no choice but to create a secret identity to protect herself.

"You really see her as Supergirl," says exec producer Kelly Souders. "Not the whole outfit, but her wardrobe will have evolved even a little more than Clark's. She's less Kara and way more Supergirl." Watch for Kara to don her new look for a photo shoot after she becomes a media darling following a heroic save that reveals her flying capabilities to the world. To protect her superhero identity, "You'll see Kara in the [brunette] wig and glasses [as] a bit of an homage to her other identity from the comics, Linda Lee Danvers," Laura says.

I am totally psyched about this! I loved Vandervoort as Kara on the show, and I want to hug the producers for incorporating her in the final season. Thank you Smallville execs!

It's all about Superman these days

When it comes to Superman news, you go from drought to drenched it seems. For years, very little about the next movie. Christopher Nolan gets involved, and bam! News every other week!

I suppose it's also partly due to the fact that Brandon Routh is out promoting Scott Pilgrim vs. The World right now. I've been seeing lots of interviews with him confirming that he wants to play Clark/Superman again in the reboot film, but he claims he hasn't been contacted about it. Darn it!

Entertainment Weekly has an interesting feature up on its website today titled "Brandon Routh as Superman Again? Why Not?" You'd better believe I've been all over that comment section, giving my two-cents' worth. I suppose I'm optimistically refusing to accept Routh's days as Supes are over. And I'll be honest with you. I never understood all of the venemous hate for Superman Returns.
Sure, I though Kate Bosworth was miscast as Lois, and I HATED the kid subplot. But those things aside, it wasn't as bad as most fanboys lead you to believe. And Routh was pretty outstanding as the man of steel. Loved him in it.

I can sum up on two fingers the reasons Superman Returns isn't beloved by all Superman fans: not enough action and that damn kid. Pretend the kid never existed and ramp up the action, and it would have been spectacular!

At least it has been confirmed that Zachery Levi is not in the running to play the man of steel. I love him on Chuck, but let's face it, he's no Superman. I am disheartened by the rumors that Joe Manganiello from HBO’s True Blood is is the running. Granted I haven't watched this season of True Blood yet, but I did see his run on One Tree Hill. Therefore, I am terrified he's being considered by anyone. Same with Jon Hamm. He's OK on Mad Men, but I think he's too old to play Clark/Superman if they're looking to reboot. Doesn't make much sense.

I'm still on Team Routh for this one, although I'd consider jumping to Team Welling if Routh were completely ruled out.

What do you think? Does Routh still have a fighting chance, or is he doomed to be recast?