Spider-man reboot casts Mary Jane?

This one should be filed under those as-yet unconfirmed rumors I really hope turns out to be true. Access Hollywood and others are reporting today that Emma Stone (star of “Zombieland” and “Easy A”) has been offered the role of Mary-Jane in the reboot of “Spider-Man” alongside Andrew Garfield. I’m still not crazy about Garfield being cast as Peter Parker, but I think Emma Stone would be dead-on as MJ (and much better casting than Kirsten Dunst in the original films, if you ask me). I’m still not happy about the reboot of Spidey, but I do like the idea of Stone as MJ. I might just have to see this movie after all.

Update 10/6/10: It has been confirmed that Emma Stone has been cast in the reboot not as Mary Jane but instead as Gwen Stacy. My enthusiasm for this bizarre casting choice just took a big nosedive. I mean, Gwen Stacy? Come on, folks. I just don't see it. And Emma Stone would have been the PERFECT Mary Jane.

Breaking Dawn: Renesmee cast?

Today I found a couple of casting tidbits for the final "Twilight" film on Yahoo! News, starting with Maggie Grace ("Lost" fans give me an "Oh yeah!") who has been confirmed for casting in the role of Irina from the Denali Coven. You remember Irina, right? She hooked up with Laurent and is angry at the Cullens because he died, which snowballs into a whole heck of a mess in the last book. Glad to see Ms. Grace join the film because I really did love her on "Lost."

Most interesting are the reports that nine-year-old actress Mackenzie Foy has been cast as Renesmee, and while it hasn't been confirmed by Summit Entertainment yet, I'm guessing it's true. I'm just relieved that the kid isn't going to be completely CGI, which was the rumor for a while there. Whew! Glad we dodged that bullet.

Something else I'm glad about? Summit confirmed a while ago that "Breaking Dawn" won't be shot in 3D, although there is always the worry they could convert it to 3D later if they change their minds.

Teri Hatcher to guest on "Smallville"

I'm not sure if I should file this news under "thud moment" or "OMG moment" or both! Teri Hatcher, best Lois Lane EVER (in my humble opinion), will be guest starring on "Smallville" in its final season as none other than Lois Lane's mom, Entertainment Weekly reported today.

Holy superhero crossovers, Batman! This is the best "Smallville" news yet. I must admit "Lois and Clark: The Real Adventures of Superman" was the show that made me a diehard Supes fan for life, and did I mention how awesome Hatcher was as Lois Lane? Erica Durance is my second favorite Lois Lane ever, and it will be epic to see Durance and Hatcher share the screen, well, sort of, in this iconic role switch-up. Last season when they got Dean Cain to guest star, I remember thinking, "How epic would it be if they could get Teri Hatcher too, but, nah, she's on 'Desperate Housewives' now and probably would never do it.'" So glad to be proven wrong! Season 10 of "Smallville" really is turning out to be the best season, and it hasn't even aired yet! To be such a small-budget show, "Smallville"'s casting is top notch. It's had Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Dean Cain, Helen Slater and now Teri Hatcher. Awesome!

To keep the publicity machine for the show in full swing, its publicity-shy star Tom Welling gave a good interview about the final season to The L.A. Times today:

Tom Welling’s first memory on the set of “Smallville” nine years ago was a chance meeting with a young production assistant named Chris Petry. The actor waved at Petry, who returned the greeting. Almost a decade later, Petry is all grown up and now serves as one of the show’s producers and occasionally directs. As for Welling, well, he is still almost Superman.

“The two of us were just sitting around the other day and going ‘Eh, not too bad. Not too bad for nine years. [We've] done all right,” said Welling.

If that all isn't exciting enough, check out this clip released by The CW today too.

"Smallville" premiere week spoilers

If you're looking for some spoilery news about "Smallville," our friends over at the Superman Homepage have quite a bit of tidbits they've gathered from news sources. The final season premieres this Friday. I certainly don't mean to make this site all about Superman or "Smallville," but seriously, no show can make me geek out quite like this one. Since this is definitely the last season of the show - and bound to be the most exciting and emotional for Superman diehards like myself - please forgive me for the "Smallville" heaviness of late. And if you're a fan of the show, I'm sure you're devouring all of the spoilers, just like I am.

I especially like this one, gathered by FanCast.com:

Q: I would like a 'Smallville' scoop about Clark's progression toward being Superman.

A: This Friday, you will get a good look at the supersuit, Clark will get a good look at the suit... and so will someone else. Really, the "S" is so much better in Technicolor.

Q: OMG, I am so excited about the final season of 'Smallville.' Must have some scoop!

A: Toward the very end of the premiere, there is a moment that made me literally exclaim "Wow!" at my TV set. I wasn't quite sure they would "go there," but god bless 'em, they did.

If you really, really can't wait, you can also check out an advance review of the premiere episode over at Kryptonsite.com.

New Fall season starts: Smallville, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries and more

The CW has released some teaser promos for "Smallville" and "Supernatural" that inspire that hurry-up-and-get-here feeling. Check them out.




Speaking of "Supernatural," it seems the writers are doing an episode to poke fun at the Twilight fandom which is sure to ruffle some feathers. The name of the episode is "Live Free or Twihard" and it's about vampires. I must say, I was a little conflicted to read Jensen Ackles bashing the Twilight mania, but at the same time, if "Supernatural" follows its course, I have no doubt this episode will be hilarious.

The first episode of the season for "The Vampire Diaries" was this past Thursday. I just watched my recording of it, and holy cow! I think I will be watching this show on more of a regular basis if every episode is that compelling. Great start to what seems like will be a better season than its first.

I'm actually excited about quite a few new shows this season. I'm just not sure how I will fit them all into my already busy schedule. I watched "Nikita", and quite frankly, I have to admit, I was pretty underwhelmed. "La Femme Nikita" was one of my favorite shows in the early 2000s. I was excited when I heard "Nikita" would pick up where that show left off. Um, really? I must have been watching a different show then. Aside from the names of characters, they didn't act like the characters I remember, and the relationships were all wrong. Michael wasn't Nikita's great love? Some guy named Daniel was? WTH? Don't even get me started on Birkhoff. I think the show might have picked up where the movies ended, which is darned confusing given "La Femme Nikita." I prefer Peta Wilson as Nikita. Maggie Q just didn't cut it in the role. No offense. I was much more interested in the Alex subplot and the actress playing her. The end was pretty twisty. In fact, the end is why I will probably keep watching.

Other shows I'm excited to see: "No Ordinary Family," "The Event," "Chase," and "Hellcats."

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?