2008 TV News Archives
August 28, 2008: The CW Releases "Smallville" Season 8 Synopsis
Now in its eighth season, this modern reinterpretation of the enduring Superman mythology and its classic characters continues to blend realism, adventure and emotion into an exciting action series. With realistic portrayals and award-winning, state-of-the-art special effects, SMALLVILLE stars Tom Welling (The Fog, Cheaper by the Dozen movies), Allison Mack (The Ant Bully, Opposite Sex), Erica Durance (House of the Dead, The Butterfly Effect 2), Aaron Ashmore (Veronica Mars, The West Wing, upcoming The Christmas Cottage), Cassidy Freeman (Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee, Cold Case), Sam Witwer (Battlestar Galatica) and Justin Hartley (Aquaman, Passions). From Tollin/Robbins Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Smallville airs Thursdays (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on The CW.This season, Clark Kent (Welling) moves closer than ever to embracing his calling as the iconic superhero he is destined to become. Spending less time in his hometown and more time in the big city of Metropolis, Clark will encounter new challenges and new faces - both friend and foe - as he begins his career at the Daily Planet. Characters from every corner of the DC Comics universe will pay visits, including Plastique, the heroine-to-be with an explosive personality; Maxima, the seductive, intergalactic goddess; and Superman's most formidable adversary, Doomsday, the only character who is able to kill Superman. This season will also feature an appearance by DC Comics' time-traveling Legion of Superheroes, who return from the future in an episode to be penned by renowned comic book writer Geoff Johns.
Last season came to a stunning conclusion with a confrontation between Clark and his longtime nemesis, Lex Luthor (former series star Michael Rosenbaum) under the frozen columns of Clark's arctic Fortress of Solitude. Years of secrets came to a head as Clark's former friend finally discovered the truth about Clark's alien heritage. Clark's world soon came crashing down as the fortress crumbled in an icy avalanche, leaving both characters' fate a mystery.
Lex's moment of truth didn't come without a price. He murdered his father, Lionel (former series star John Glover) for information about the legendary Traveler. Clark also had to defeat Brainiac (recurring guest star James Marsters), who had banished Clark's Supergirl cousin Kara (recurring guest star Laura Vandervoort) to the Phantom Zone and attacked both Chloe (Mack) and Lana (former series star Kristin Kreuk), leaving them both in catatonic comas. Though Brainiac's demise ultimately lifted their trances, Chloe was soon arrested for hacking into federal databases - just as she was about to respond to a marriage proposal from Jimmy Olsen (Ashmore). Meanwhile, in a tearful, videotaped good-bye, Lana told Clark that she was leaving Smallville and his life forever, encouraging Clark to fulfill his destiny - something he wouldn't be able to accomplish with her in his world. While one chapter of his life seemingly came to an end, another was about to begin. With fewer commitments tethering Clark to the farm, Lois Lane (Durance) asked him to apply for a job opening at the Daily Planet.
Season eight begins a few weeks after the Fortress' icy collapse, as a LuthorCorp arctic excavation team investigates Lex's whereabouts. Members of the Justice League reunite in the search for Clark, who has been rendered powerless by the fall of the Fortress. As the season unfolds, Clark's new position at the Daily Planet will mean working across the desk from Lois. The two will be forced to team up to cover Metropolis' most pressing goings on. Sometimes it's Lois herself who becomes Clark's biggest obstacle, especially when he's on a deadline. But with Clark and Lois thrust into such close proximity, sparks are bound to fly, and feelings will start to surface that come as a surprise to both of them. At the same time, Clark begins to discover the balancing act he must perform as he explores his dual identities as both reporter and superhero.
Even with Lex gone, the Luthor mansion isn't vacant for long. Its newest resident is the beguiling Tess Mercer (Freeman), who, according to Lex's written instructions, has been placed in charge of LuthorCorp and all of its projects, including oversight of the Daily Planet. Tess proves to be as inscrutable as she is cunning, and is an enigmatic new presence in everyone's lives. It won't be long before Tess' attention turns to Clark. But Clark is wary of her intentions, and as the layers of her past are peeled away, new mysteries surface. Through it all, Tess' resolve remains unshakable - to find Lex Luthor, as she is convinced he is still alive.
Clark isn't the only one who will face formidable challenges. Oliver Queen (Hartley) returns to make Metropolis his home. He finds himself at a crossroads, forced to travel through some dark terrain - especially when demons from his past are reawakened. Oliver ultimately begins to question his role as a superhero, just as Clark is embracing his own.
With a new fiancé and puzzling new abilities that intrigue her as much as they frighten her, Chloe decides to turn her attention toward helping others. She takes over where Lana left off and reopens the Isis Foundation to provide counseling for those with meteor-powered abilities. She soon finds just how tricky the meteor-powered can be. Chloe's life is further complicated when she meets Metropolis paramedic Davis Bloome (Witwer). A tireless public servant, Bloome strikes up a fast friendship with Chloe. Soulful and mysterious, Bloome has demons of his own. He's troubled by large gaps of time that he can't remember, and as he comes closer to the answers, he must confront his own worst fear - that at his core he is pure evil.
The series, based on DC Comics characters, was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (both of Spider-Man, Shanghai Noon movies, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and is executive produced by Kelly Souders (Stuck) & Brian Peterson (But I'm a Cheerleader), Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer (both of Control, Natural Selection), Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola (latter three from One Tree Hill, The Bronx Is Burning, Norbit, Wild Hogs). Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
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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