2008 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
May 14, 2008: Schedule of Events for Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
The official schedule of events for the 2008 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois has been released.
Thursday, June 12
5:00 Opening Ceremony - Carnival Opens 500 block of East 5th
5:30 Special Recognition & Awards "The Dixie Melody Boys"
6:00 Gospel Music - "Forgiven"
6:30 Superboy/Supergirl Pageant practice Superman Square Smallville Stage
7:00 City of Metropolis Featured Gospel - "Helping Hands" Award
7:00 Superman Road Race at Fort Massac - "Lois Lane" Award Host: MCHS Track Team
7:30 Kids Karoke at Smallville Tent
Friday, June 13
10:00 "Super Fan" Baseball Game
10:00 Artists Alley Open
11:00 "What’s it Worth?" at Main Tent Smallville Tent
11:30 Freestyle Connection BMX Bikes Smallville Tent Prizes for Everyone! Man of Steel Street
1:30 Marc Nobleman presents Mike Hardison, Clifford Helm & Friends, Story behind "The Boys of Steel"
Mike Mallory & WPSD
12:00 Writers Q & A Main Tent Mike Norton, Murphy Anderson Marc Nobleman, Josh Elder
12:00 Supersilly Games at Smallville
12:00 Sign-up Video Game Tourn. Main Stage
12:30 Mini-Seminar at Artists Alley Pictures & Prizes !!
1:00 Superman Jeopardy at Main Tent Man of Steel Street Hosts: Alex & John Rinaldi
2:00 Josh Elder program at Artists Alley - Metropolis Sports Park Writing for the comics
2:00 Video Tournament
2:00 Music with Nathan Betts Baymont Theater, Main Stage
2:00 "Superman Challenge"
2:30 "Muley" and Friends Puppet show
3:00 Kids Superhero Costume Contest
3:00 Artists Q & A Main Stage
3:30 Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show
3:30 Michael Eury, Man of Steel Street
4:00 Mini-Seminar at Artists Alley Hosts: Zeta Zeta
4:00 Marc Nobleman presents: Fun & Messy Games, Story behind "The Boys of Steel"
4:30 Meet Superman! Smallville Tent
5:00 Carnival Opens 500 block of East 5th
5:30 Freestyle Connection BMX
5:30 Guitar pickin’ on Main Stage
6:00 Magic with Kal Kotter Smallville Tent
6:00 Omega Force Exhibition Man of Steel Area, Man of Steel Street
6:30 Bluegrass Music Featuring
Hosts: Metropolis Fire Dept. Michael & Jennifer McLain
7th & Pearl Street
7:00 1940 Hollywood Ball, Contest for the Quick & Strong! Tribute to Noel Neill
7:00 Superhero Gameshow for Kids Smallville Tent
8:00 Superhero Costume Parade Everyone in Costume welcome to walk/Meet at Superman Statue
9:00 Fan Films Man of Steel Area
Saturday, June 14
8:00 Kiwanis Superman Bike Ride
9:00 Session A - Celebrity Autographs
10:00 Washer Pitch Registration Man of Steel Street Hwy. 145 across from Sonic
10:00 Session B -Celebrity Autographs Colgate Country Showdown
Noel Neill at Metropolis Planet Hosts: WMOK WGKY 111 East 5th Street
10:00 Artists Alley Opens Noel Neill, Allison Mack, & Ned Beatty
10:00 Super X-Games Metro*Chamber at 607 Market Street
10:30 Mini-Seminar at Artists Alley Man of Steel Street
Metropolis Sports Park
11:00 Weigh-in SLP Superman Classic
11:00 Meet Superman! Smallville Tent
11:00 Garden Walk & Luncheon
11:30 MCHS Cheerleaders perform!
11:30 Celebrity Q & A Main Stage Hosts: WMOK & WGKY
Noel Neill, Allison Mack & Ned Beatty
12:00 SuperSilly Games Smallville Tent Smallville Tent
Hosts: MCHS Cheerleaders
12:00 Sign-in for Petal Tractor Pull Baymont Theater
Beside Smallville Tent
12:00 Carnival Opens Man of Steel Street
12:00 Video Game Tourn. Sign-in Smallville Tent
Hosts: Zeta Zeta--Man Of Steel Street
12:30 Freestyle Connection BMX Bikes Baymont Theater-Man of Steel Street
1:00 Josh Elder program at Artists Alley
1:00 SLP Superman Classic Ohio Valley Chapter of AACA
Bench Press & Dead Lift Competition
1:00 Superman Jeopardy Artists Alley
Main Tent Door Prizes & Super Fun!!
Hosts: Alex & John Rinaldi
1:00 Color a Cape with Metropolis Planet Man of Steel Tent--Smallville Tent
Fort Massac State Park Making comics for Kids & Teens
2:00 Superdog Show
Noel Neill at Metropolis Planet Smallville Tent
111 East 5th Hosts: Massac County Youth Fair
Allison Mack & Ned Beatty at
2:00 Video Game Tourn.
Metro*Chamber 607 Market Carpenters Union Hall
2:30 Sign-in & Sound Check Main Tent
3:00 Magic with Kal Kotter
Allison Mack & Ned Beatty at Smallville Stage
Metro*Chamber 607 Market
3:00 Session C Celebrity Autographs
3:00 Mini-Seminar at Artists Alley
Hosts: Thors Gym
3:00 Sign-in for Beautiful Baby Contest Chiropractic Works Back of
Smallville Tent Competition for bikes & boards
3:30 Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show
4:00 Marc Nobleman Presents
Pictures & Prizes!! Story behind "The Boys of Steel"
4:00 Session D Celebrity Autographs
Bench Press & Dead Lift Competition Noel Neill, Allison Mack, & Ned Beatty
Man of Steel Street Metro*Chamber 607 Market Street
4:00 Beautiful Baby Contest
Curtis House Museum 405 Market Smallville Tent
Hosts: Metropolis Garden Club Hosts: Zeta Zeta
5:00 Colgate Country Showdown
Smallville Tent Main Tent
5:00 Sign-in Superboy & Supergirl Pageant
5:00 Super Auction Preview
5:30 Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show 500 block of East 5th
6:00 Superboy & Supergirl Pageant
6:00 Super Auction Dinner
6:00 Classic Rock with Timeless
6:00 Block Party
6:00 Cruisers on Superman Square
6:00 Omega Force Exhibition Man of Steel Street Man of Steel Street
7:00 Awards at Super Auction
8:00 Superman: The Movie Tribute to Christopher Reeve
8:00 Super Auction
Sunday, June 15
8:00 Rotary Car Show at Fort Massac State Park
9:00 Four Rivers Church Service - Main Tent
10:00 Sign-in $1000 Superhero Costume Contest - Back of Main Tent
10:00 Artists Alley Open
10:00 Superhero Gameshow for Kids-Smallville Tent
12:00 $1000 Superhero Costume Contest-Main Stage
1:00 Omega Force Exhibition-Man Of Steel Street
2:00 Color a Giant Comic!! Smallville Tent
2:30 Shake your Groove thing with "Body & Soul" Main Stage
3:00 Super Scavenger Hunt-Smallville Tent
3:30 Sign-in for Guinness World Record Attempt-Table at back of Main Tent
5:00 Attempt at Guinness World Record-"Most People dressed as Superman"
2008 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2008.- January 2, 2008: Heroes Alliance update... SUCCESS!
- January 8, 2008: Superman in the Mass Media and Marketing
- January 9, 2008: Indianapolis Super Heroes Museum Closes
- January 12, 2008: Artist Scott Stewart Soars with Superman
- January 31, 2008: Cleveland to Celebrate Superman
- February 1, 2008: Boys of Steel Book Illustrates Superman's Creation
- February 9, 2008: Second Annual Metropolis Comic Show
- February 9, 2008: Cleveland Gearing Up for Superman Celebration
- February 10, 2008: Mattel to Release More JLU Action Figures
- February 13, 2008: Writers Vote to End Strike
- February 13, 2008: Who Wants To Create A Super-Heroine Contest
- February 14, 2008: Superman vs. The Abomination Fan Animation
- February 17, 2008: DC Direct on Display at Toyfair 2008
- February 17, 2008: Howard Soars as Superman in Dunk Contest
- February 19, 2008: Exclusive Superman vs Hollywood Interview with Jake Rossen
- February 21, 2008: Superman vs Hollywood Exclusive Excerpt
- February 22, 2008: Mattel Reveal DC Figures at Toyfair 2008
- February 22, 2008: Modern-Day Athletes Emulate Superman
- February 22, 2008: Superman Featured in New Movie Museum
- February 22, 2008: Podcast on Superman in the Golden Age
- February 25, 2008: Book Preview: Guess Who's Adopted?
- February 25, 2008: Metropolitan Museum Salutes Superhero Fashion
- February 27, 2008: Otis, Chloe & Lois at Metropolis Superman Celebration
- March 2, 2008: Alex Ross Age of TV Heroes Book Cover
- March 5, 2008: Superman Exhibits in New Movie Museum
- March 5, 2008: Press Release for 2008 Superman Celebration
- March 11, 2008: Superman Rollercoaster Takes Top Spot Again!
- March 13, 2008: The Search For Superman in Metropolis, IL Begins
- March 13, 2008: Superman Celebration Fan Film Contest
- March 13, 2008: 15th Annual Superman Auction & Dinner
- March 28, 2008: Superman Homepage on Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- April 1, 2008: Superman Items Sold in Hollywood Auction
- April 1, 2008: Superman Homepage Pranks for April Fools Day 2008
- April 2, 2008: New Speeding Bulletin Logo
- April 2, 2008: Superman Related Names in America
- April 4, 2008: Superman Homepage Merchandise Now Available
- April 7, 2008: Superman Theme to Up-Coming Funky Winkerbean Comic Strip
- April 17, 2008: Radio's Lois Lane Accuses Money Adviser of Fraud
- April 19, 2008: Batman & Superman Invade Mortal Kombat's Outworld
- April 23, 2008: Mattel and DC Direct at New York Comic Con
- April 24, 2008: Superman vs. Attax Fan Animation
- April 28, 2008: Bob Holiday Recovering From Heart Surgery
- May 1, 2008: Calgary Comic Con 2008 Report
- May 2, 2008: A Review of Michael Daugherty's Metropolis Symphony
- May 3, 2008: Giorgio Armani Joins Forces With Superman
- May 3, 2008: House That Superman Was Created In To Be Restored
- May 5, 2008: Superman Exhibit at Summer of Superman Event in Cleveland
- May 5, 2008: Kevin J. Anderson Working on Second Superman Novel
- May 6, 2008: Stylish Superheroes at NY's Metropolitan Museum of Art
- May 7, 2008: Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Exhibition Opens Today
- May 7, 2008: Superhero: The Secret Origin of a Genre
- May 9, 2008: City of Metropolis, Illinois Attempts Superman-Themed World Record
- May 12, 2008: Five Finalists Revealed in Metropolis' Search for Superman
- May 13, 2008: Brad Meltzer Writes Book on Jerry Siegel's Father's Murder
- May 13, 2008: Superman Exhibit at Summer of Superman Event in Cleveland
- May 14, 2008: Schedule of Events for Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
- May 15, 2008: New Superman Checks and Accessories
- May 18, 2008: Josh Boultinghouse Wins Metropolis' Search for Superman
- May 20, 2008: Superman Image from Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
- May 21, 2008: More DC Character Checks Available
- May 22, 2008: Bizarro on Cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine
- May 26, 2008: Joe Shuster Heritage Minutes Video
- May 30, 2008: Superman Celebrations in Spain and Costa Rica
- June 2, 2008: U.K. DC Comics Super Hero Collection Magazine
- June 2, 2008: Monthly Update for Superman Bob Holiday Website
- June 4, 2008: MSN Rates Superhero Costumes
- June 4, 2008: Redesign Superman's Costume and Win Prizes
- June 6, 2008: Licensing Expo to Expand Supergirl Products for Girls
- June 10, 2008: TONNER Expands Superman Figure Line
- June 10, 2008: Mattel Coy on Superman Movie Action Figures
- June 11, 2008: Spokane Comic Con 2008 Report (from June 7)
- June 12, 2008: DC Comics Postal Stamps in Singapore
- June 13, 2008: Comic Book Rabbi Making Florida Personal Appearance
- June 14, 2008: Video News Report from Metropolis Superman Celebration
- June 14, 2008: Florida Recruits Superman to Combat Smoking
- June 14, 2008: AFP Looks at Superman's 70 Year Legacy
- June 15, 2008: Site Owner Steve Younis Honored in Metropolis
- June 17, 2008: JLU Action Figure Line Continues with New Look
- June 20, 2008: Mattel Could Release Superboy Action Figure
- June 25, 2008: Director Peter Segal Talks Captain Marvel and Superman
- June 26, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe at San Diego Comic Con
- June 28, 2008: Exclusive DC Cartoon Tumbler available at Wizard World Chicago
- June 28, 2008: Details on DC Universe Online Emerge
- June 28, 2008: Seinfeld and Superman Interview
- June 28, 2008: Bob Holiday Updates Broadway Memories
- June 28, 2008: The Heroic Life Story of Scott Cranford
- July 1, 2008: Update on the Superboy Legal Debate
- July 2, 2008: The Other Building Where Superman Was Created
- July 2, 2008: Honda Accord Euro Commercial Shows How It's Done
- July 7, 2008: Redesign Superman's Costume Winner
- July 8, 2008: RedEye's Best Superhero Tournament
- July 9, 2008: Midway Reveals Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Game Play
- July 9, 2008: DC Universe Online - Artwork Trailer
- July 10, 2008: Tonner Announces Comic-Con International Exclusives
- July 11, 2008: Comic-Con International 2008 Schedule
- July 13, 2008: Comic-Con International Friday and Saturday Schedules
- July 13, 2008: Superman 70th Anniversary Celebration in Chile
- July 15, 2008: Steve Younis Interviewed on Perth Radio
- July 16, 2008: DC Universe Online and MK vs DC Trailers
- July 17, 2008: Alter Ego #79 Special Superman Edition
- July 17, 2008: The Homepage Jamboree on Views From The Longbox
- July 21, 2008: Superman World Record Attempt
- July 23, 2008: Jim Lee Talks DC Universe Online
- July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - DC Universe Online Panel
- July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Panel
- July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - Mattel & DC Direct Panels
- July 25, 2008: Glu to Bring Superman/Batman Game to Mobile Phones
- July 25, 2008: A Report on Toledo's Superman Celebration
- July 29, 2008: Fans Visit Jerry Siegel's Home
- July 31, 2008: Comic-Con - Part 1: DC Universe Online MMO RPG
- July 31, 2008: Al Gore is Jor-El
- August 1, 2008: Comic-Con International Report: Part 2
- August 2, 2008: Sales of Fake Superman Suits on the Rise
- August 8, 2008: More Documents from the Superman/Superboy Lawsuit
- August 19, 2008: Marc Nobleman Talks Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman
- August 19, 2008: The Book of Lies Trailer Released
- August 20, 2008: A Videogame Examination - Superman III and Atari
- August 27, 2008: USA Today Examines Mitchell Siegel's Death
- August 28, 2008: Meltzer's Novel Weak on Actual Facts?
- September 1, 2008: Superman Krypto-Collectibles at Jollibee in the Philippines
- September 1, 2008: New Content Now Online at SupermanBobHoliday.com
- September 1, 2008: Brad Meltzer Explains Why He Loves Superman
- September 2, 2008: Charity Auction to Save House Where Superman Was Created
- September 3, 2008: Exclusive Artwork Images for Siegel House Fundraiser
- September 9, 2008: DC Super Heroes Shoes
- September 11, 2008: Over $34,000 Already Raised For Siegel House
- September 14, 2008: Full Roster Released for Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe
- September 16, 2008: Geoff Johns Writing for DC Universe Online
- September 16, 2008: Kevin J. Anderson Talks About First Encounter
- September 17, 2008: Second Week of Auctions Raises $50,000 for Siegel House
- September 17, 2008: Six Flags Makes Superman: Ride of Steel Even Better
- September 19, 2008: Pre-Order Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
- September 19, 2008: A Chat with Brad Meltzer
- September 20, 2008: A Report from Dragon Con '08
- September 20, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Brad Meltzer
- September 22, 2008: A Chat with Brad Meltzer
- September 24, 2008: Part 2 - Kevin J. Anderson on First Encounter
- September 24, 2008: Northeast Ohio Volunteers Join National Day of Action
- September 25, 2008: Top Trumps DC Super Heroes 2
- September 25, 2008: Superman Visits Trinity Church
- September 25, 2008: Neal Bailey Writes Hillary Clinton Comic for Bluewater
- September 29, 2008: Superman/Superboy Lawsuit in WB Quarterly Report
- September 30, 2008: Hallmark Celebrates Superman
- October 1, 2008: $117,222 Raised to Save Siegel House
- October 2, 2008: Dwight Howard to Wear Superman Shoes
- October 4, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Box Art Revealed
- October 5, 2008: Superman/Batman Painting Sells For Record Price
- October 7, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Kollector's Edition Details
- October 9, 2008: Internet Blog Becomes Part of Superman Lawsuit
- October 13, 2008: Robert Erwin Helps Save Siegel House
- October 13, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Updates
- October 14, 2008: DC Universe Wave 6 Action Figures
- October 14, 2008: Historic Lost Superman Footage Now Online
- October 17, 2008: I was born on Krypton Jokes Barack Obama
- October 21, 2008: Screaming Tiki Con Report
- October 22, 2008: First Ever Superman Toy Listed on Ebay
- October 22, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Video - Alex Ross Paints Cover
- October 22, 2008: Prepaid Superman Visa Card in Australia
- October 25, 2008: Two Superman Stories in This American Life Podcast
- October 27, 2008: Superman Joins David's Cookies
- October 27, 2008: The Dark Knight Meets Superman
- October 28, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Super Moves & Pro Moves
- October 28, 2008: Senior Producer Yanagi Talks DC Universe Online
- October 29, 2008: Noel Neill Statue Website Launched
- October 30, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Story Trailer
- October 31, 2008: T-Shirts Show Superman's Universal Appeal
- October 31, 2008: DC Universe Online Website
- November 6, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - Kombat Modes
- November 6, 2008: Superman Court Case Dates Set
- November 7, 2008: Superman Wall Calendars for 2009
- November 7, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - Holofoil Postcards
- November 8, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - Ultimate Mash-Ups
- November 10, 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Rage Trailer
- November 12, 2008: More Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Videos
- November 14, 2008: The Superman Orchestra - Tonight!
- November 14, 2008: The Joker in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
- November 17, 2008: Beethoven & Superman
- November 18, 2008: DC Universe Battle for Metropolis Action Figures
- November 19, 2008: New Superman Video Game Stalls?
- November 19, 2008: More Videos Added to SupermanBobHoliday.com
- November 22, 2008: Super Bricks Available from Siegel House
- November 26, 2008: Jim Lee Discusses DC Universe Online
- November 27, 2008: Superman at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
- November 27, 2008: Superman Movie & TV Costumes on Auction
- November 28, 2008: Supermen of America Member Ring on Ebay
- November 29, 2008: Patricia Marand - Broadway's Lois Lane - Dies
- December 3, 2008: All-New Superfriends Hour - Season One, Volume Two
- December 4, 2008: Superman During World War II Lecture
- December 5, 2008: Gray and Palmiotti Talk Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
- December 9, 2008: DC Universe Online Austin Studio Tour
- December 10, 2008: Superman Defeats the Ku Klux Klan
- December 27, 2008: Superman Be@rBrick in Japan
- December 29, 2008: DC Universe Action Figures in 2009
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