2013 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

June 9, 2013: Superman Celebration - Day 3 and 4

Michael Rosenbaum Alessandro Juliani Saturday is without a doubt the biggest day of the 4-dat festival that is the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois.

This, the third day of the Celebration, is when the celebrity guests are accessible for autograph signings, Q&A panels, and photos in front of the Giant Superman Statue.

I was lucky enough not only to be able to capture a brief (but eventful) interview Tracy Scoggins (who played Cat Grant on "Lois & Clark"), but I was also able to chat at length with both Alessandro Juliani and Michael Rosenbaum.

The video of those interviews, along with the hilarious Q&A session involving Michael and Alessandro, will be posted here on the site when I get back to Australia in just over a week's time. I can't wait for you to see them!

I'll try upload other shorter videos from the final two days of the Superman Celebration when time and internet are available over the next few days.

Costume Contest I type this on Sunday afternoon, the final day of the Superman Celebration. Today, two big events were the Costume Contest and the Guinness World Record attempt at the most people gathered in one place dressed as Superman.

There were some amazing costumes created and worn for the annual Costume Contest. There was an amazing Solomon Grundy, a great Jack Nicholson Joker, but the crowd favorite and 1st Place winner was our own Jamie Kelley who made an impressive Jack Sparrow.

Sadly Sears just broke the record recently (all wearing new "Man of Steel" style costumes), and the Celebration (all dressed in the classic look) were unable to match that number, but they did beat their previous 2003 record, which was a World Record at that time. This year they managed to get 268 people all gathered around the Giant Superman Statue in the middle of the town square.

Superman Fans

In all honesty, these past 4 days have been amazing. The Superman Celebration is fantastic! You have to come... But not just for the events, the celebrities, and the activities... The best part of the Superman Celebration are the fans and people you meet. These past four days I have made and renewed friendships that will last a life-time. Coming to Metropolis is like coming to a home away from home.

I wish I could show you all the videos and photos now, but I'm really pressed for time. I've got this little thing I've got to get to in New York... Holy crap! That's tomorrow night! I can't believe (God willing, flights and everything going to plan) I'll be at the World Premiere of "Man of Steel" tomorrow night!

I'm really going to try my best to keep you all updated as that all happens. Internet access permitting, I'm going to try and share the experience with you all as it happens.

Up, up and away!

Steve Younis



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