2008 TV News Archives
July 24, 2008: San Diego Comic-Con International
Kristin Kreuk, who plays Lana Lang on "Smallville", will be at the Capcom booth at Comic-Con International today between 12pm-1pm where she'll chat with fans and sign autographs. Kristin's appearance is not due to "Smallville" but rather because of her role in the up-coming film "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li".Comic-Con International 2008 runs from July 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Listed below are other Superman-related events and panels scheduled over the 4 days.
Thursday, July 24
- 10:30-11:30 Spotlight on Noel Neill - She's celebrating her 60th anniversary as America's favorite superhero sweetheart! Comic-Con special guest Noel Neill first took on the role of ace reporter Lois Lane in the 1948 Superman serial from Columbia, and she went on to provide the definitive depiction of the character in the popular 1950s TV show, Adventures of Superman, with George Reeves. Superman historian John Field interviews Ms. Neill about her life with the man in the cape and the rest of her amazing career! Room 7AB
12:30-1:30 DC: Superman: Man of Tomorrow - The groundwork is being laid now for the next phase of Superman's heroic career. The architects of Superman's future are here to give you a glimpse of what is to come. Featuring Superman senior editor Matt Idelson, Geoff Johns (Action Comics), James Robinson (Superman), Renato Guedes (Superman), and more! Room 6B
2:00-3:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #4: Superman's 70th Anniversary - Price Hamilton (American Falls High School) compares three different versions of the Superman origin story and three versions of the Jewish folk tale "The Golem of Prague" to demonstrate how certain images begin to appropriate larger meanings through their consistent repetition. Liam Burke (National University of Galway) asks what makes some heroes "super," examining the superhero archetype to uncover the superhero secret identity and to discover who are the "Men of Tomorrow." Ben Saunders (University of Oregon) suggests that the essence of Superman's appeal - the core of his mythic significance - may have nothing to do with his superpowers and everything to do with the most serious and profound issues of philosophical ethics. Room 30AB
- 11:15-12:15 Worlds Collide: The Making of Midway's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - Ed Boon (Mortal Kombat) and Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane) discuss how two billion-dollar entertainment franchises collide as Mortal Kombat warriors battle DC superheroes for the first time in this highly anticipated video game. Ed and Jimmy provide an exclusive look at never-before-seen gameplay, unveil key characters on the game's roster, and answer your questions. Room 6B
11:30-12:30 Mattel and DC Comics: A Heroic Partnership - You've been a fan of Mattel's popular DC toy lines, now find out the latest news, sneak peaks, and behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures, including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, The Dark Knight, and Infinite Heroes, - plus exciting new lines like Batman Brave and the Bold - as well as the world premiere of new action figures. Be on hand as representatives from Mattel, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. Entertainment offer an insightful Q&A. Brought to you by Mattycollector.com. Room 8
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Geoff Johns - His ideas have breathed new life into Flash, Teen Titans, Green Lantern, the Justice Society of America, and now Superman. Is there anything writer Geoff Johns can't do? Probably not, but come ask anyway. Don't miss this panel hosted by Ian Sattler, senior story editor - DCU, interviewing one of the brightest minds behind the magic of the DC Universe. Room 5AB
6:00-7:00 DCU: Final Crisis Management - The Final Crisis is here! Senior VP-executive editor Dan DiDio talks with Grant Morrison (Batman, Final Crisis), JG Jones (Final Crisis), Geoff Johns (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), Greg Rucka (Final Crisis: Revelations), Phillip Tan (Final Crisis: Revelations), and others! Catch a glimpse of what will be one of the most talked-about events of the summer! Room 6A
- 12:45-2:00 DC: A Guide to Your Universe - Dan DiDio (senior VP/executive editor, DCU), Jann Jones (senior coordinating editor, DCU), and Ian Sattler (senior story editor, DCU), and countless DCU talent gather for a panel that's not to be missed. Now that the Final Crisis is upon us, what lies ahead for your favorite heroes? Join Keith Giffen (Reign in Hell, Ambush Bug: Year None), Geoff Johns (Action Comics, Green Lantern), Aaron Lopresti (Wonder Woman), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), Grant Morrison (Batman, Final Crisis), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman), Phillip Tan (Final Crisis: Revelations), Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps), Judd Winick (Titans), and others to get the answers. Room 6B
2:15-3:15 A Look Back and Forward at DC Universe Animated Original Movies - From the heralded premiere of Superman Doomsday through the unparalleled launch of Justice League: The New Frontier and the blockbuster release of Batman Gotham Knight, the DC Universe animated original movies have ignited a new passion for comic book fare within the made-for-DVD realm. DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video, and Warner Bros. Animation presents the creative forces behind these acclaimed films for a glance back at their resounding success, and the inside scoop on future DCU releases - including a Comic-Con exclusive first look at the next film in this exciting series! DC Comics senior VP - creative affairs Gregory Noveck moderates a panel that includes DC Comics president and publisher Paul Levitz, DCU films executive producer Bruce Timm, director Lauren Montgomery (Superman Doomsday), voice director Andrea Romano and, quite possibly, members of the voice talent behind the next superhero to grace the animated screen - in full color (well, at least red, white, and blue)! Room 6CDEF
- 10:00-11:00 Smallville Screening and Q&A - Comic-Con favorite Smallville returns with series stars Allison Mack, Justin Hartley and the introduction of Sam Witwer alongside new showrunners Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer to talk about the year ahead, answer fan questions and give an exclusive sneak peek at clips featuring the new villains for season eight. Award-winning comic book writer, Emmy-nominated film and television writer/producer, and Smallville alum Jeph Loeb (Heroes) will moderate the session. From Tollin/Robbins Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Smallville airs Thursdays at 8:00 PM on The CW. Room 6CDEF
2008 Television News
Listed below are all the Television News items archived for 2008 organized into various categories:Smallville News:
- January 7, 2008: New Smallville Characters & Chatting with Allison Mack
- January 10, 2008: People's Choice Award Winners
- January 12, 2008: WGA Strike Impacting on Canadian Industry
- January 18, 2008: Smallville Persona Description and Siren Photos
- January 20, 2008: Smallville Black Canary Photos
- January 23, 2008: Smallville Convention Appearances & TV News
- January 24, 2008: Smallville Spoiler and Fracture Episode Photos
- January 25, 2008: Laura Vandervoort and Helen Slater in Orange County
- January 27, 2008: A Quick Chat with Michael Rosenbaum
- January 28, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 10 Persona
- January 31, 2008: No More Smallville for Michael Rosenbaum?
- January 31, 2008: James Marsters Talks Brainiac on Smallville
- January 31, 2008: No Smallville Return for Jane Seymour
- February 4, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 11 Siren
- February 6, 2008: Smallville Spoilers and Sprint Video Clips
- February 7, 2008: Smallville Interview with Al Gough
- February 11, 2008: 20 Episodes for Smallville Season 7
- February 11, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 12 Fracture
- February 17, 2008: Five Extra Smallville Episodes to Air from April
- February 18, 2008: Alaina Huffman Talks Black Canary
- February 20, 2008: Smallville Season Six Premium Trading Cards
- February 20, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 13 Hero
- February 24, 2008: Smallville Season 7 Episode Schedule
- February 25, 2008: Smallville The Official Season 6 Companion
- February 25, 2008: Neal Bailey Camelot Falls Article in Official Smallville Magazine
- March 3, 2008: The CW Picks Up Smallville for Season 8
- March 4, 2008: Video Tour of the Luthor Mansion
- March 10, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 13 Hero
- March 12, 2008: Smallville Spoilers, News and Rumors
- March 13, 2008: Fan-Created Online Smallville Comic
- March 17, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 14 Traveler
- March 18, 2008: Personal Messages from Allison Mack & Kristin Kreuk
- March 19, 2008: More Clues on Smallville Death in Season 7
- March 22, 2008: Helen Slater Appearing in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- March 24, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 15 Veritas
- March 27, 2008: The Descent of Lex Luthor on Smallville
- April 2, 2008: Ausiello Reveals Spoilers on Smallville Episode 150
- April 2, 2008: Brian Peterson Talks About Smallville Season 8
- April 3, 2008: Al Gough and Miles Millar Depart Smallville
- April 7, 2008: Sprint, CW Mobilize Supergirl for Mobisodes
- April 7, 2008: Why Did Gough and Millar Leave Smallville?
- April 9, 2008: Ausiello Reveals Smallville Episode 150 Spoilers
- April 15, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 16 Descent
- April 16, 2008: Three Smallville Video Clips from Descent Episode
- April 17, 2008: Smallville - Kara and the Chronicles of Krypton
- April 21, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 17 Sleeper
- April 24, 2008: Three Video Clips from Smallville Sleeper Episode
- April 28, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 18 Apocalypse
- May 1, 2008: Michael Rosenbaum Departs Smallville
- May 1, 2008: Michael Rosenbaum's Letter to Smallville Fans
- May 3, 2008: An Interview with Michael Rosenbaum
- May 5, 2008: Smallville - Season 7, Episode 19 Quest
- May 6, 2008: Smallville - Kara and the Chronicles of Krypton
- May 6, 2008: More Smallville Season 7, Episode 19 Quest Photos
- May 6, 2008: Smallville Season 7 DVD Cover Art Revealed
- May 8, 2008: Is Allison Mack Leaving Smallville?
- May 8, 2008: Info on Doomsday and Female Villain for Smallville
- May 8, 2008: Smallville Quest Director's Cut Video & Finale Photos
- May 12, 2008: Smallville - Season 7 Finale Arctic
- May 13, 2008: Quite Possibly No Chloe Sullivan in Season 8
- May 13, 2008: Pre-Order Smallville Season 7 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc
- May 14, 2008: The CW Announces Schedule for 2008-2009 Season
- May 15, 2008: Allison Mack Staying for Smallville Season 8
- May 15, 2008: Smallville Season 8 Not Final Season?
- May 17, 2008: Laura Vandervoort Also Leaves Smallville
- May 17, 2008: Review - Smallville Justice Action Figures
- May 20, 2008: Smallville - Will Lois Lane Fall in Love with Doomsday?
- May 21, 2008: Smallville: The Complete Seventh Season DVD Details
- May 22, 2008: Smallville Season 7 Premieres in the U.K. on May 27
- May 29, 2008: Press Release - Smallville: The Complete Seventh Season
- June 4, 2008: Green Arrow Becomes Regular Smallville Cast Member
- June 7, 2008: Wizard Examines Smallville Creative Shake-Up
- June 11, 2008: Erica Durance in Smallville Season 8
- June 12, 2008: Smallville VoD on UK Broadband
- June 18, 2008: Smallville Receives Four Teen Choice Award Nominations
- June 19, 2008: Actors Cast in Doomsday and Tess Roles for Smallville
- June 20, 2008: Official Smallville Press Release Regarding Doomsday and Tess
- July 2, 2008: TV Guide Reveals Smallville Season 8 Spoilers
- July 2, 2008: Neal Bailey Article in Smallville Magazine #27
- July 10, 2008: Smallville Spoilers and Season 8 Premiere Date
- July 11, 2008: Smallville Season 8 Spoilers
- July 14, 2008: Darren Swimmer Talks Smallville Season 8
- July 15, 2008: Smallville Season 7 DVD Back Cover Artwork
- July 18, 2008: Smallville & New Frontier Receive Emmy Nominations
- July 18, 2008: Smallville/Supernatural Comic-Con Tote Bag
- July 22, 2008: Darren Swimmer Reveals Smallville Season 8 Details
- July 24, 2008: Peterson and Slavkin Talk Smallville Season 8
- July 24, 2008: Sam Witwer Talks About Doomsday on Smallville
- July 24, 2008: Plenty of Smallville Season 8 Spoilers
- July 24, 2008: San Diego Comic-Con International
- July 27, 2008: Comic-Con - Smallville Screening and Q&A Panel
- July 27, 2008: Geoff Johns Brings Legion of Super-Heroes to TV's Smallville
- July 28, 2008: Comic-Con - Smallville Roundtable Interviews
- July 29, 2008: Comic-Con - Smallville Videos and Interviews
- July 30, 2008: TV Guide Talks Lois & Clark on Smallville
- August 5, 2008: Smallville Season 8 Video Interviews
- August 6, 2008: Smallville Season 8 Episode 5 Kiss
- August 7, 2008: More TV Guide Talk on Smallville Season 8
- August 12, 2008: Chatting with Jimmy Olsen AKA Aaron Ashmore
- August 20, 2008: Charlotte Sullivan Cast as Maxima for Smallville
- August 20, 2008: Justin Hartley and Allison Mack Talk Smallville Season 8
- August 21, 2008: Smallville Spoilers on Tess and Doomsday
- August 21, 2008: Neal Bailey Examines Brainiac in Smallville Magazine #28
- August 25, 2008: Vandervoort Returns for One Episode
- August 26, 2008: Smallville - The Complete Seventh Season DVD
- August 28, 2008: The CW Releases Smallville Season 8 Synopsis
- August 28, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 1 - Odyssey
- August 28, 2008: Slavkin and Swimmer Talk Season 9 for Smallville
- August 28, 2008: Love Declared in Season 8 of Smallville
- August 29, 2008: Smallville Trailer Contest
- August 31, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 1 - Odyssey
- August 31, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 2 - Plastique
- September 3, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks LSH on Smallville
- September 4, 2008: Smallville Seasons 6 & 7 DVDs Come to the U.K.
- September 6, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 2 - Plastique
- September 9, 2008: Allison Mack Talks Smallville Season 8
- September 11, 2008: Spoiler Info About Chloe in Smallville Season 8
- September 12, 2008: TV Guide Talks to Erica Durance About Season 8
- September 13, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 3 - Toxic
- September 13, 2008: More Photos for Episodes 1 & 2 of Smallville Season 8
- September 14, 2008: Smallville Odyssey Director's Cut and Episode Trailers
- September 14, 2008: Smallville Interview Round-Up
- September 15, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 1 Odyssey
- September 15, 2008: Smallville Wins Sound Editing Emmy Award
- September 16, 2008: Kristin Kreuk Talks Smallville and Beyond
- September 17, 2008: More Smallville Season 8 Video Clips and Interviews
- September 18, 2008: Yet More Smallville Interviews and Spoilers
- September 18, 2008: More Smallville Season 8 Interviews & Spoilers
- September 23, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 2 Plastique
- September 25, 2008: Smallville Interviews, Spoilers and Video Clips
- September 27, 2008: Erica Durance on Attack of the Show
- September 27, 2008: Smallville A Hero's Passion Trailer
- September 29, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 3 Toxic
- October 2, 2008: Allison Mack TV Guide Interview
- October 2, 2008: Smallville Spoilers and Interviews
- October 7, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 4 Instinct
- October 9, 2008: TV Guide's Allison Mack Interview - Part 2
- October 10, 2008: Cassidy Freeman Interviews and Lex Returning... Kind Of
- October 13, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 5 Committed
- October 15, 2008: Ausiello Chats with Erica Durance
- October 16, 2008: Mega Buzz Info on Doomsday in Smallville
- October 17, 2008: The CW Reveals More Smallville Season 8 Plans
- October 17, 2008: Aaron Ashmore Talks with The CW Source
- October 21, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 6 Prey
- October 22, 2008: Smallville Spoilers on Lana's and Kara's Return
- October 23, 2008: The CW Source Interviews Sam Witwer
- October 23, 2008: Cassidy Freeman Not Trying to Replace Rosenbaum
- October 24, 2008: TV Guide Interviews Cassidy Freeman
- October 27, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 7 Identity
- October 29, 2008: Smallville Magazine #29
- October 30, 2008: Behind The Scenes Smallville Photos
- October 30, 2008: Action-Packed Smallville Story Arc for Lana?
- November 3, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 8 Bloodline
- November 4, 2008: Smallville Season 8 U.K. Premiere Announced
- November 5, 2008: More Photos from Smallville Season 8, Episode 8 Bloodline
- November 6, 2008: Alexz Johnson is Smallville's Saturn Girl
- November 8, 2008: Vandervoort Speaks, Ratings Rise, Graysons Dies
- November 10, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 9 Abyss
- November 11, 2008: Tori Spelling to Return to Smallville
- November 12, 2008: Erica Durance & Justin Hartley on The CW Source
- November 14, 2008: Doomsday Hits Smallville
- November 17, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 10 Bride
- November 19, 2008: Erica Durance on the Lois, Lana and Clark Love Triangle
- November 20, 2008: Smallville Bride Video Clips
- November 21, 2008: Doomsday Scenario Brings Legionnaires to Smallville
- November 21, 2008: TV Guide's Erica Durance Video Interview
- November 21, 2008: Sam Witwer Video Interviews
- November 22, 2008: Geoff Johns on Legion Episode of Smallville
- November 26, 2008: Lex Luthor in Top 10 TV Villains
- November 27, 2008: Geoff Johns Explains Smallville Legion Episode
- November 27, 2008: Tess Mercer Shows No Mercy
- December 4, 2008: Actors Could Derail a 9th Season of Smallville
- December 5, 2008: Smallville Doomsday Trailer
- December 10, 2008: Foxtel Secures First-Run Rights to Smallville in Australia
- December 14, 2008: Smallville Legion Trailer
- December 14, 2008: Neal Bailey Examines Brainiac in Smallville Magazine #30
- December 18, 2008: Erica Durance Interview With eTalk
- December 23, 2008: Smallville - New Legion Trailer and Episode Descriptions
- December 27, 2008: Smallville - Season 8, Episode 11 Legion
- March 2, 2008: Legion of Super Heroes Returns & The Batman Ends
- March 11, 2008: Legion of Super Heroes Season 2, Episode 10: Trials
- March 12, 2008: The End of the Legion of Super Heroes Cartoon
- March 14, 2008: James Tucker Talks LSH Episode Trials
- March 19, 2008: Final Stand-Alone Legion of Super Heroes Episode
- March 22, 2008: More Images from In Your Dreams LSH Episode
- March 26, 2008: Part 1 of Legion of Super Heroes Series Finale
- March 28, 2008: More Images for LSH Dark Victory, Part 1
- May 22, 2008: Legion of Super Heroes - Volume 3 DVD
- August 26, 2008: Legion of Superheroes Vol 3 DVD
- January 9, 2008: All-New Super Friends Hour DVD Available Now
- January 18, 2008: Alan Burnett Talks JLA, & The Batman Animated Series
- January 18, 2008: Noel Neill Appearing at Hollywood Collectors Show
- January 30, 2008: Supergirl Seatbelt Commercial
- February 6, 2008: Noel Neill Celebrates 60 Years as Lois Lane
- February 12, 2008: Jack Larson Jimmy Olsen Video Interview
- February 20, 2008: WB to Produce Brave and the Bold Animated Series
- March 1, 2008: Superman Designs for The Batman by Jose Lopez
- March 2, 2008: Legion of Super Heroes Returns & The Batman Ends
- March 4, 2008: Superman and JLA on The Batman Finale
- March 5, 2008: JLA in The Batman Series Finale
- March 17, 2008: Vintage Superman Comes to Chicago TV
- March 22, 2008: Superman Items Included in Hollywood Auction
- March 26, 2008: Noel Neill at Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show
- April 10, 2008: Rare Superboy TV Series Interviews Online
- April 15, 2008: Superman Meets Lucy at I Love Lucy Celebration
- April 22, 2008: DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures DVD
- April 29, 2008: Warner Bros. Pushes Shows Online with 2 New Websites
- April 29, 2008: The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season DVD
- May 1, 2008: Justice League Season 1 on Blu-ray Disc
- May 8, 2008: San Francisco Meet and Greet with Noel Neill
- May 29, 2008: Press Release - DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
- July 1, 2008: Two Hours of George Reeves Talk
- July 4, 2008: DC Comics' Shows Now Available on iTunes
- July 23, 2008: Adventures of Superman Cast on Tomorrow Show
- July 29, 2008: Noel Neill Presented with Inkpot Award
- August 5, 2008: WHV Launch DC Superheroes and JLA Season 1 on Facebook
- August 18, 2008: Rare Superboy Season 1 Footage Uncovered
- September 2, 2008: Hawkman/Birdman Mix-Up on DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
- September 10, 2008: Percepto Makes Adventures of Superman Scores Offer
- September 16, 2008: Warner Home Video Answers Fan Questions
- October 8, 2008: All-New Superfriends Hour - Season One, Volume Two
- October 13, 2008: A Look at TwoMorrows' The Age of TV Heroes Publication
- October 28, 2008: No Superman for Batman: The Brave & The Bold
- November 4, 2008: All-New Superfriends Hour - Season One, Volume Two
- November 7, 2008: Behind The Scenes Footage from Superboy TV Series
- December 8, 2008: Actress Beverly Garland Dies
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