10.2 - Shield - Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

[KalKai]

http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

UPDATED 7/14/10:
- A really annoying-seeming character named "Nancie" who has a son is in this episode. She comes to work at the Daily Planet, and she seems to be filling in while Lois is... where? We don't know. At one point she listens on the radio to someone named "Godfrey," which could be a reference to Glorious Godfrey of Darkseid lore.

[Sawyer]

More hints of Apokolips. :up:

[Spider-Gamer]

More hints of Apokolips. :up:

Which is always a good thing. :awesome:

[Johnny]

Darkseid is coming, baby. ;)

[RagingTempest]

Hopes this has to do with Clark's "S" Shield.:woot:

[SpideyVille]

I'm about 93.7% sure that this ISN't about the Supreme Headquarters International Espionage Law-enforcement Division. :oldrazz:

[KBX]

What? a 6.3% chance Marvel will let DC use their S.H.I.E.L.D. characters? lol thats way to high!

couple more spoilers...

A really annoying-seeming character named "Nancie" who has a son is in this episode. She comes to work at the Daily Planet, and she seems to be filling in while Lois is... where? We don't know. At one point she listens on the radio (http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm#) to someone named "Godfrey," which could be a reference to Glorious Godfrey of Darkseid lore. The radio "Godfrey" has a thing against "the hero menace," much like he did in the 1980's Legends comic book series.
- A character from the comics who works at the Daily Planet and at one point had a young son is Cat Grant. Could "Nancie" be a "Cassie/Zatanna, Melissa/Maxima" like diversion?
- The episode also includes a modern day cowboy named Liam who's gunning after Clark Kent - and a woman with the ability to teleport.


Hmmm if Cat Grant is coming back, doesn't that mean they need to get the same woman who played her in "Crossfire"?
Cowboy Liam = Vigilante
Lady who teleports = Lady with a BoomTube device

[Sawyer]

The Cowboy Liam part seems like they're just throwing out fake spoilers to throw us off.

[KBX]

Yeah probably but knowing Smallville he will end up have 2 lines in the whole episode. Or he could be Lobo...

[Sawyer]

I would lose my **** if Lobo showed up.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Orion.

[ZIPBAGS]

Vigilante (voiced by Nathan Fillion) from the Justice League cartoon.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080930202257/dcanimated/images/c/c7/Vigilante.png

[Brainiac 8]

Love the title. I'm hoping it is in reference to his \S/. :D

[COMPO]

"I am the shield"

[The Incredible Hulk]

Love the title. I'm hoping it is in reference to his \S/. :D

I am as well. I'm hoping he scraps the chalk outline one on the black shirt and goes for the iconic red and yellow one we all know and love.

[SpideyStu2]

They'd have to go back to "The Red/Blue Blur" again on the front of the Daily Planet headlines! Until of course it finally reads Superman.

[Prison Mike]

Hawkman will appear in this episode.

http://www.kryptonsite.com/

[Sawyer]

Awesome. :up:

Emil Hamilton will be back too. Always nice to see a BSG castmember get more work.

[Binker]

Rumor: there might be a casting call for a "Shayera Hol", maybe/maybe not for this episode, but for this season.

P.S. Just in case: the "quotes" were a joke, y'know.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Nice. I hope we get "Stoner" Dr. Hamilton again. LOL

[Brainiac 8]

Stoner Hamilton was hilarious. :D

[Webhead2006]

cool title for the second episode. Cant wait to see where this goes. Also interesting they may be bringing in that godfrey character, also that hawkman is returning. Now if we are actually seeing hawkgirl man i really would love if they have lexi domig(spelling) play her. I know folks made a comment about it last season and even shanks did to saying his wife for role or saying he wouldnt want her to do it or what not. But i think it would be nice.

[SpideyVille]

Didn't see this posted here yet so ....

UPDATED 7/22/10: EW's Ausiello has confirmed that "Nancie" is indeed Cat Grant. Though we can't confirm it, a blonde is either close to or has already gotten the role...
- Apparently the "Liam" character is also a code for someone else. By the way, he's not a cowboy, just acts like one - and he has a bullet with Clark's name written on it.

http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

[The Caped Knight]

UPDATED 7/22/10: EW's Ausiello has confirmed that "Nancie" is indeed Cat Grant. Though we can't confirm it, a blonde is either close to or has already gotten the role...
- Apparently the "Liam" character is also a code for someone else. By the way, he's not a cowboy, just acts like one - and he has a bullet with Clark's name written on it. Is it a kryptonite laced bullet again ? :whatever:

[Johnny]

He may be one of Darkseids's lackeys.

[DavidB1111]

No, not a Darkseid lackey. This is without a doubt Terra-Man!
Terra-Man is coming to Smallville! I am so happy! Sure, he's really silly, but I always wanted Smallville to have him on.

He writes the names of people on his bullets! :) Or he writes it on the casing, the holder? I can't remember.
Or, depending on the comic something along those lines. Maybe they home in...It's been awhile since I read his comic appearances. Anyone want to donate the entire Bronze Age to me? :)

he's not a cowboy, just acts like one - and he has a bullet with Clark's name written on it.It's without a doubt Terra-Man from that line alone.
And he's magic and technology based. Somewhat, anyway. Futuristic weapons aren't supposed to bother Superman to the point of harming him unless they are so far advanced they are indistinguishable from Magic (or built out of Kryptonian metal) :)...even Bronze Age Superman.
I could be mistaken. Bronze Age was when they were starting to make him weaker and weaker.

Here's the Wiki. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terra-Man


The Pre-1985 Terra-Man is noted for using futuristic weapons modeled after those used in the American Old West (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Old_West), as well as riding a winged horse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse). It was revealed, in Superman #249, that Manning had in fact been born during the Old West era. After killing Toby's father, an alien (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictional_extraterrestrials) took young Toby as his ward, raising him from childhood and teaching him the use of alien weapons, which he created in imitation of the 19th century weapons Toby was familiar with. After Manning had grown to adulthood and learned what he could, he killed the alien and began a career as an interstellar outlaw, "Terra-Man" (a name chosen to refer to Manning's Earthly origins). Eventually his travels took him to Earth, where he became an enemy of Superman. Throughout his pre-Crisis career, Terra-Man usually returned to Earth only in efforts to outfight or outwit Superman; otherwise he remained at large in outer space, committing crimes to carry the legend of the Wild West outlaw across the stars. Terra-Man spoke in an almost buffoonishly stereotypical "cowboy" drawl with liberal use of Old West slang and colloquialisms, lending a humorous air to his deadly activities.Yeah, that's him alright. And they're going Pre-Crisis again.
Maybe Smallville is going to end up with Silver Age/Bronze Age Superman after all...Poor Darkseid, he doesn't have a chance against Silver Age Superman. :)
"Please stop etching your name in Neutron stars with your fingernails, Superman." :)

[Prison Mike]

Terra-Man? Where the hell do they come up with these names?

[DavidB1111]

Honestly, I'm not sure. :)

But yeah, it looks like Terra-Man is coming.

I don't think I'm the only one here who knows Pre-Crisis Superman info, though, am I?

[KALEL114]

I am willing to bet that "Liam" is Deadshot, now that we know that members of Suicide Squad will show up this season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadshot

[Prison Mike]

Kryptonsite mentions that too.

UPDATED 7/25/10: Lois has a scene in the desert with Carter Hall where she learns some things that makes her better understand the recent changes in her life.
- Cat Grant will indeed be played by Keri Lynn Pratt.
- We heard rumblings at the Con that the Suicide Squad's "Deadshot" will make an appearance. Could he be Liam? We didn't get to ask, sadly.

http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

[Sawyer]

Keri Lynn Pratt, eh? Oh well, not as hot as the first Cat, but she pulls off the ditzy blonde role well from what I've seen her in.

[SpideyVille]

I mentioned this earlier in the CC thread, but i'll just repost it here:

Judging from the trailer and some spoilers we had, I believe the second episode involves Lois looking for Hawkman/Carter Hall and that would tie into the whole relationship stuff between Lois and Clark since it was hinted that Hawkgirl might make an appearance and because it sounds like Lois has a V.O. talking about relationships being about sacrifice and stuff. Maybe that is when she tells Clark they need to talk because she finds the suit. I also think she calls him Superman before Kara is called Supergirl.

[The Executioner]

Awesome Deadshot on the show.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Urgh... Keri Lynn Pratt, :down but whatever

She's got the annoying part down but I doubt Cat will be important anyway.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Awesome Deadshot on the show.

He's a favourite of mine. He's also Green Arrow's arch nemesis, so this will pretty much be him VS Oliver. Cool stuff.

Brandon Routh for Deadshot!

http://www.animationmagazine.net/images/BW_Gun_02.gif

[Johnny]

What's wrong with Keri Lynn Pratt?

[smooth3006]

im shocked they didn't say more about darksied, people really didn't ask the right questions today. :doh:

[smooth3006]

He's a favourite of mine. He's also Green Arrow's arch nemesis, so this will pretty much be him VS Oliver. Cool stuff.

Brandon Routh for Deadshot!

http://www.animationmagazine.net/images/BW_Gun_02.gif


your a die hard routh fanboy aren't you? let me put it too you this way... routh will NEVER be on smallville!

[Spider-Gamer]

im shocked they didn't say more about darksied, people really didn't ask the right questions today. :doh:

I'm hardley surprised. I doubt they would have said much regardless, but I wish someone at least pressed them just a bit about him and the other Apokolips/New Gods characters.

[Man of Tomorrow]

your a die hard routh fanboy aren't you? let me put it too you this way... routh will NEVER be on smallville!

Yeah.

I already know that.

Craig on Ksite confirmed many times that Routh's pricetag would be too high for the show.

[SpideyVille]

Didn't Routh say recently that he didn't think he should be on it since he was the most recent actor to don the costume so it would've been weird and confusing?

[Man of Tomorrow]

What's wrong with Keri Lynn Pratt?

She's a 'meh' choice for Cat Grant.

Cat is hot. She's drop dead over-the-top sexed up. Emilie Ullerup fits that.

Keri is... meh. Averge-looking. Though I'm sure they intentionally picked someone less attractive than Durance so certain fans wouldn't get incredibly upset that Clark is paired with another female temporarily.

Believe me, they would -_-

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_c9KotcbaiBc/SSyDmNzz8LI/AAAAAAAAENM/-mUpTxUrQhU/s400/kerilynnpratt_wbtca05.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

Didn't Routh say recently that he didn't think he should be on it since he was the most recent actor to don the costume so it would've been weird and confusing?

He said he wouldn't be against doing it but it would be a strange experience.

He doesn't consider himself an Alum like all the older Superman stars yet.

[smooth3006]

He said he wouldn't be against doing it but it would be a strange experience.

He doesn't consider himself an Alum like all the older Superman stars yet.


they should of gave routh another shot in a sequel but since they are rebooting, im all for welling again!

[Johnny]

She's a 'meh' choice for Cat Grant.

Cat is hot. She's drop dead over-the-top sexed up. Emilie Ullerup fits that.

Keri is... meh. Averge-looking. Though I'm sure they intentionally picked someone less attractive than Durance so certain fans wouldn't get incredibly upset that Clark is paired with another female temporarily.

Believe me, they would -_-

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_c9KotcbaiBc/SSyDmNzz8LI/AAAAAAAAENM/-mUpTxUrQhU/s400/kerilynnpratt_wbtca05.jpg



She seems hot enough to me. I'm gonna judge her after I see what the character is about. Cat is really over the top in the comics, if they still keep in mind what Cat was like the last time we saw her, there should be some transition to how she starts acting eventually. That would be neat to see.

[KalKai]

http://www.youpimobile.com/up/images/408111818_25b27320d3.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

Maybe photoshop, filters and makeup with help.. but no, they could have found a better Cat Grant than her. She's meh.

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/92859047.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D086A13734F5621919 0582709979F59245428D3B3A5A7FA024E30A760B0D811297 http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Premiere+Hope+Serve+Beer+Hell+Arrivals+RukZP93fmeh l.jpg


But no major loss, Cat is lame anyway and at this point it doesn't matter.

[Webhead2006]

very nice we have casting for this cat grant now. its just wait to see if she is the same character from crossfire or if she ends up just being a different character with simular name lol. Also cool lois will be in africa, runs into carter hall that should be fun. Also the return of plastique and sucide squad sounds cool. Cant wait.

[Prison Mike]

This could be a nice excuse for another pic thread!

[SpideyVille]

Any word on whether this will be a recurring character, or is this her only appearance for now?

[Man of Tomorrow]

I'm hoping it's a one off character.

There are already like 30 characters that need to be given proper endings on this show already before the final episode is done.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Nevermind.

They just confirmed she'll be a recurring character, setting up a new dynamic for Clark and teasing a triangle between Clark, Cat and Lois.

And she's also going to be Lois' rival at the planet.

[DavidB1111]

Great, A batman family enemy (Who joined the Suicide Squad) on Smallville. That's all we need. Why would they do that? Unless Deadshot has some sort of Bulls-eye accuracy or Deadpool like abilities, he's going to last about 1/600 of a second against Superman. :)

Seriously, Terra-Man would have made more sense, and that says something.
Gah, Lobo using guns would make more sense....

[Man of Tomorrow]

Deadshot is Green Arrow's arch nemesis.

That's why it makes sense on Smallville.

There's also a romantic thing between him and Plastique in "Task Force X," but since I hate SV's casting of Plastique, I couldn't care less about that.

Deadshot is great though. If they ever make a GA movie, he should be the villain.

[DavidB1111]

Oh, well, I skimmed the Wiki article, and it mentioned his debut in the Batman comics. So, I must say, him being a Green Arrow enemy is a bit odd.

Fine, if they want to bring him on. Go ahead. I just thought they'd do more Superman villains, owing it is about him. :)

[The Caped Knight]

Kelly and Brain said that Clark would get a change up in his suit in this episode .

[Man of Tomorrow]

Well, it is called Shield.

A new Red Blue Blur outfit sounds likely. I'm surprised they didn't show it in the con footage since Ep 2 was filmed.

[Sawyer]

I hope they dont **** around too much making us wait for full-on Supes. Seeing the actual suit gives me a little hope, but until I see it actually on Welling, I'm not calming down.

[DavidB1111]

I'm certain we'll see it soon enough. They really can't afford to make us wait around. Ratings are everything.

[KalKai]

Ratings are everything? No, not when it's set in stone that it's the final season. But maybe it isn't. ;) :D

I hope they dont **** around too much making us wait for full-on Supes. Seeing the actual suit gives me a little hope, but until I see it actually on Welling, I'm not calming down.

Calm yourself.

[Sawyer]

I will never!!! :argh:

[DavidB1111]

Well, Sliders was canceled mid season 5, letting everything go hanging. :(
Because of bad ratings.

If the ratings get too bad, the CW would have no choice but to kill the show in the middle of the season, only if it got so bad they would gain money from canceling it. It has happened before. Sliders is but one example.

Then again, I'm not a TV network executive, like Morgan Edge in the Bronze Age. :)

[SpideyVille]

They couldn't possibly cancel a show about Superman before he becomes Superman while he's on the verge of becoming Superman ..... can they?

[KalKai]

There's no chance of that happening, not even the slightest.

[DavidB1111]

I don't know...I hope not.

Except that they can't delay him fulfilling his destiny too long, or the fan viewership will drop at a geometric rate.

They really, really need to go all out this season. I mean, they should. It's going to have to be all kinds of awesomeness this season. Never a dull moment. :)

Bring more Superman villains and allies ,and not people unrelated to him, like Deadshot.

That's is their only way to make this season blow all others out of the water.
Non-stop surprises would help too.

I'm sorry, KalKal, but yes, it could happen, because if they do enough boneheaded mistakes this season, the fans will break from the show.

It's not likely, but this is the same show that can't keep physics straight between episodes, let alone their plotlines. :) "Why yes, somehow I magically knew Chloe made those weapon depots before you told me, Clark." "Oh, that explains it, Zod."
Also, the over 9000 (Yes, I know) Kandorians in Pandora. Need I explain that? :) That was a bad one in the history of the show's plotholes.

[SpideyVille]

That's one thing I'm worried about though. I mean yea it's great that they know it's the last season and they want to throw in as much in there as they can to please the fans and line up with the mythos and everything, but i hope it doesn't become something that bites them in the butt at the end, where we have a season filled with guest appearances that make no sense and pieces that are forced to fit in together in order to give the viewers a sense of finality. I know the producers are going to try as hard as they can to please the fans, but i hope they just don't go over the top with it all.

[KalKai]

DavidB, no. No. chance.

End of.

lol.

[DavidB1111]

Okay, good point. I hope it doesn't get too crowded too.

KalKal, good point as well, I suppose... :)

I just, for the season to be near perfect, there's going to have to be an extremely small amount of stupid ideas. :)
Can this show, Smallville, have a lack of stupid ideas?

I hope they can get a good run for the last 22 episodes.
Action is one thing, they have to do the characters perfect this time. No more Chloe being the hero of the story, no more crazy plot holes, etc. "Vegeta, what does the scouter say about the plothole levels..." Etc.

They have to go, and be the one thing most shows strive for, to be legendary.
So, I ask you, KalKal, and I keep wanting to call you Cao Cao for some reason, my apologies, do you think Smallville can do that?

[KALEL114]

Wow. How could anyone think they would cancel the show mid-season? Really? I saw Sliders being used as an example. Really? A SyFy channel show compared to a CW flagship show? Come on now. Smallville isn't wowing with the ratings as it is since moving to Fridays and it still got a tenth season. Can we please stop the madness and get back on topic?

[DavidB1111]

Sorry! I apologize!
I'm bad at getting my point across some times.

I'm certain this show will end most totally excellently dude, (Bill and Ted mode deactivated) and I love the show, but to me, a good season 10 means that they can't afford screw ups...now I know everyone on this forum had discussed Season 9's plot holes enough. :) So, I'll end that line too.
After I wonder out loud how Tess learned about Kryptonite...

Also, it has to be said, Madness? No, this is Sparta!
Also, Sci-Fi got Sliders a long time ago, from Fox. But good point.

[KalKai]

Okay, good point. I hope it doesn't get too crowded too.

KalKal, good point as well, I suppose... :)

I just, for the season to be near perfect, there's going to have to be an extremely small amount of stupid ideas. :)
Can this show, Smallville, have a lack of stupid ideas?

I hope they can get a good run for the last 22 episodes.
Action is one thing, they have to do the characters perfect this time. No more Chloe being the hero of the story, no more crazy plot holes, etc. "Vegeta, what does the scouter say about the plothole levels..." Etc.

They have to go, and be the one thing most shows strive for, to be legendary.
So, I ask you, KalKal, and I keep wanting to call you Cao Cao for some reason, my apologies, do you think Smallville can do that?

It's KalKai. :)

Of course it can, don't you trust the showrunners? But, for one, a season can never be near perfect since you're always gonna find people that agree to disagree.

They've reached a huge milestone, they know what they're doing.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Looks like Cat Grant is the same character from Crossfire.

In the trailer she's pulling off the same 'miss perfect' perfectionist stepford wife personality of the one from Crossfire.

A different take from the comics, but it's comic relief.

[Webhead2006]

should be interesting to see how lois and carter work together, whats up with the sucide squad in the episode. Then the whole cat grant stuff too. The episode 2 stuff we saw from the promo looked great.

[DavidB1111]

Kalkai, (sorry about the i/l thing) I trust the showrunners here about as much I could throw them. :)

They've long since lost respect in my eyes for the rather huge amount of problems they've caused...getting them to fix their problems is as likely as dividing by zero. :)

But, I still think this season will go well. I just want a bit more logical consistency on it though, and less plot holes, and less physics fails. Liquid Nitrogen doesn't work that way!

And besides Deadshot, what suicide Squad?

[The Caped Knight]

And besides Deadshot, what suicide Squad?

The Suicide Squad or Task Force X is an organizations that government employs a group of super villains to perform missions that are they consider to be suicide runs that either the whole team or a teammate won't come back from.

In fact in the animated Justice League series their was an episode totally devoted to them entitled Task Force X (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jlu/episodes/taskforcex/)

[Webhead2006]

well we know checkmate was running sucide squad so maybe they are back in action after zod's attack on them. I sure hope they are. Also since we know we will see clark wearing red/blue again by this episode. Whats everyone bet on how look will be? current blur outfit just red/blue, a slightly different prototype look,etc......

[SpideyVille]

Yea and the producers said we would see Waller again in some form, so maybe Checkmate will be up and running again. I kinda didn't like how it was introduced and scrapped so quickly. It was more like a mini arc that started halfway into the season.

As for a costume, the title alone is intriguing. It could be a reference to a costume change or color change, or it could just be regarding something else. Yet given the few spoilers that we know so far, it could very well be implying something with the Superman shield.

By the Way K-Site has reported that Plastique will be returning for this episode.

UPDATED 7/26/10: TVGuide.com has revealed that Jessica Parker Kennedy will be returning in this episode as Plastique. Incidentally, the character that was originally planned to come in with the ability to teleport was supposed to be Nightshade of the Suicide Squad. Maybe she'll show up later in the season instead.http://www.kryptonsite.com/smallvillespoilers.htm

[Webhead2006]

yea should be fun.

[KBX]

Now Plastique was part of Tess's Suicide Squad, so shes working with Waller now I guess, and got better teammates this time around in Nightshade in Rick Flagg in Deadshot

[Man of Tomorrow]

I hated SV's Plastique so I wouldn't mind if they used the real Nightshade instead.

I find it interesting Oliver is joining the Suicide Squad. That would mean he's leaving Clark and Chloe's team.

I'm guessing there may be a falling out, probably over what fate has in store for Chloe.

[KBX]

wait.. where is it said the Oliver is joining the Suicide Squad???

[Man of Tomorrow]

That's what I thought was reported at SDCC. It came out in the reports I think.

[SpideyVille]

According to this interview with Brian Peterson, Clark will indeed wear something more colorful in episode 2, and he will be "stepping more into the light" instead of hiding in the shadows. It may not be the actual costume, but it is still a step in that direction.

http://www.earthsmightiest.com/fansites/justiceleague/news/?a=7415

[zerohour films]

Can't wait to find out what the color change is exactly and why he doesn't just go ahead and wear the suit Martha gave him.

[Gold Samurai]

According to this interview with Brian Peterson, Clark will indeed wear something more colorful in episode 2, and he will be "stepping more into the light" instead of hiding in the shadows. It may not be the actual costume, but it is still a step in that direction.

http://www.earthsmightiest.com/fansites/justiceleague/news/?a=7415

I'm thinking it will be like his black suit only with Superman colors.

[SpideyVille]

Can't wait to find out what the color change is exactly and why he doesn't just go ahead and wear the suit Martha gave him.
I think it would be fitting for Clark's character to feel too embarrassed to wear the suit in public. He's been overly vocal, mostly with Oliver, about not liking tights or capes, so for the time being I wouldn't be too surprised if he tries to stay away from wearing the actual suit.

[SrsBsns]

That's what I thought was reported at SDCC. It came out in the reports I think.
You may be right, but IIRC, he is offered to join the Suicide Squad. We don't know whether he accepts or not.

[The Caped Knight]

I think it would be fitting for Clark's character to feel too embarrassed to wear the suit in public. He's been overly vocal, mostly with Oliver, about not liking tights or capes, so for the time being I wouldn't be too surprised if he tries to stay away from wearing the actual suit.

Enter Lois Lane
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I have a feeling that Smallville's version is going to encourage Clark to don the cape and tights at some point .

[SpideyVille]

Enter Lois Lane
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I have a feeling that Smallville's version is going to encourage Clark to don the cape and tights at some point .
That's what I think too. And frankly, if Clark should listen to anyone about wearing the costume, it should be Lois, especially since she's already seen it. Sure beats those theories about Chloe's death pushing him to become Superman in her honor/memory. :dry:

[DavidB1111]

I hope they explain Justin's interview with Craig where he says Oliver is searching for Chloe.
Uh, what? Oliver was the one to disappear. When Parademons kidnap you, they make the actor who plays you confused. :)

Chloe is still there.
Unless Dr. Fate's helmet transports her to somewhere else on the Earth, possibly in a different time period. Hey, I can hope...:)
Is there anything Nabu can't do?

As for Oliver, why would Checkmate ask him to join after last season. That's kind of like asking Darkseid to join the Suicide Squad. I.e Really stupid
No, really, are they running out of ideas already? :(

Also, I didn't really know that much about Checkmate until I learned they were coming to Smallville.

I fully believe in not making things absurdly complicated. And bringing in Checkmate, which wasn't run by Amanda Waller until after Lex Luthor became president, complicates things...

This is also one reason why Intergang ideas should stay over 9000 miles away from the Smallville's writers room. That and what's the big deal about them?

Also, Kal-El 8, I know about the Suicide Squad, but I didn't know they were coming back to Smallville again.

[Webhead2006]

well maybe ollie is working for them as an inside man for the jl who knows.

[DavidB1111]

I don't know, maybe. Knowing this Oliver, the only thing he'd do is fake joining them to plant a nuke. :) And remove their threat.
I wonder how they'd have Amanda Waller survive Zod's attack?
Zod wouldn't let anyone in that building leave alive, because he's not retarded. :)

I don't know, I think bringing on Checkmate served to complicate things.

[Prison Mike]

The whole disappearance thing will be explained in the season premiere, I'm sure.

[KalKai]

http://www.kryptonsite.com/shayera.htm

http://www.payvand.com/news/08/may/Sahar-Biniaz.jpg

Sahar Biniaz has landed the role of Carter Hall's long-lost love Shayera in the episode "Shield." We don't know if we'll see her Hawkgirl-like alter ego yet or not. If the name or the actress is slightly familiar there's a reason for that - not only has she appeared in the Sam Jones III-Alan Ritchson series Blue Mountain State, but she's also had small roles in three episodes of Smallville before... in "Fierce," "Identity," and "Crossfire." She was also a "Foreign Newscaster" in Watchmen.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/31467/902593-deadshot_large.jpg

Playing the role of Floyd Lawton, better known to most as the Suicide Squad character "Deadshot," is Bradley Stryker. Stryker recently did three episodes of Stargate: SGU and was the first actor to play Ryan's older brother Trey Atwood on The O.C.

[TwilightPro101]

Nice casting choices :) Looking forward to seeing both of them in action.

[The Caped Knight]

Awesome casting can't wait to see Shayera Hall, hopefully we get to also see her in costume as Hawkgirl .

As for Deadshot, I'm glad to see that he'll be guest staring . The second Batman related villain to appear on the series . The first one was Amanda Waller.

[Sawyer]

Shayera's going to be hot! :up:

[KBX]

Oh usually Smallvilles 2nd episode have been crap, but Im really looking forward to this one. So is Shayera alive and Carter found her in Egypt or something?

[SpideyVille]

I read this over at K-site and then did some of my own research, but I never really knew much about Hawkman, but is this true?

Isn't Hawkman's wife supposed to be Sheira, and Shayera a totally different character? Why do they keep mentioning Shayera, I really hope they haven't gotten their characters mixed up, DC would correct that, wouldn't they?

I thought they were the same, but it seems like your right.

Sheira (Hawkgirl) is the wife of Carter Hall.

Shayera (Hawkwoman) is the wife of Katar Hol.

Could it be a mistake, or just another Smallville change?

[Johnny]

Oh usually Smallvilles 2nd episode have been crap, but Im really looking forward to this one. So is Shayera alive and Carter found her in Egypt or something?

"Metallo" wasn't crap. ;)

[SpideyVille]

Neither was Heat, Phoenix, or Gone. Metamorphosis gets a pass since it was the second episode ever, Mortal and Kara were okay, Plastique was ehh, and Sneeze ... well that was crap even with a new power.

[KBX]

2nd or 3rd episode but whatever..

Im not too sure about the Shayera or Sheira Hol question, I mean it might be a Smallville thing, but both names sound the same so it might not be that big of a deal.

[DavidB1111]

Well I do look forward to it.
And I thought Deadshot was a Oliver Queen villain, not a Batman villain?

Also, I'm glad to hear Hawkgirl is coming on the show.

[Prison Mike]

I would love to see the Smallville casting process. It's probably a bunch of dudes in search of hot women.

[Steyin]

I would love to see the Smallville casting process. It's probably a bunch of dudes in search of hot women.

I would love to be one the dudes.

[The Caped Knight]

I read this over at K-site and then did some of my own research, but I never really knew much about Hawkman, but is this true?

Isn't Hawkman's wife supposed to be Sheira, and Shayera a totally different character? Why do they keep mentioning Shayera, I really hope they haven't gotten their characters mixed up, DC would correct that, wouldn't they?

I thought they were the same, but it seems like your right.

Sheira (Hawkgirl) is the wife of Carter Hall.

Shayera (Hawkwoman) is the wife of Katar Hol.

Could it be a mistake, or just another Smallville change?

Smallville has merge both the Characters.

[Sawyer]

"Metallo" wasn't crap. ;)

Neither were Phoenix or Mortal.

[The Caped Knight]

Oh usually Smallvilles 2nd episode have been crap, but Im really looking forward to this one.

I strongly disagree. IMO even though Mortal was garbage their is still some good moments in the episode.

Season 1- "Metamorphosis"

Season 2- "Heat"

Season 3- "Phoenix"

Season 4 - "Gone"

Season 5- "Mortal"

Season 6 - "Snezze"

Season 7 - "Kara"

Season 8 - "Plastique"

Season 9 - "Metallo"

[Sawyer]

Mortal is garbage, but Sneeze isn't? :dry:

[The Caped Knight]

Mortal is garbage, but Sneeze isn't? :dry:

Sneeze wasn't great but it was a funny episode with Clark trying to control his new super power. Also it's the episode where Lois get's her first byline as a reporter.

[SpideyVille]

The only thing I remember in Mortal is Clark beating down Lex at the end, and then walking away after he got punched, then Clana sex to the theme of Coldplay. Other than that, I don't remember much that stood out. Sneeze was more of a joke since it was supposed to be a mix of funny moments and a serious story. Oliver also had a cameo in the end so that was cool :up:

[Prison Mike]

I actually just saw Mortal last night (first time since I got the season 5 DVD when it came out). Wasn't my favorite episode but it wasn't garbage either. I did like seeing Clark punching Lex. That was awesome. The one time he gets balls, he's a mortal.

[DavidB1111]

Yeah. I liked it. And Mortal. Really, what was wrong with Mortal? Clark and Lana had sex at the end?
Clark beat the crap out of Lex?

I honestly, can't hate any second episode of this series. Even Plastique wasn't bad.

[Johnny]

Oh please, don't talk about the "Good sex - bad Lex" episode.

[Prison Mike]

haha. I forgot about that tagline. Thanks for reminding me Johnny. :cmad:

[SpideyVille]

:awesome:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k92/J-Rod_007/44800566_72019f49d0.jpg

[Johnny]

^^ Akuma: Die one thousands deaths! *performs Shun-Goku Satsu on the poster*

[Prison Mike]

What were they thinking when they came up with that? :oldrazz:

[Sawyer]

:awesome:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k92/J-Rod_007/44800566_72019f49d0.jpg

I just love how pervy Lex looks on that poster.

[SpideyVille]

What were they thinking when they came up with that? :oldrazz:
I think it's safe to assume that they weren't really thinking there. :O


I just love how pervy Lex looks on that poster.
Well he is ... Bad Lex.:hehe:

[DavidB1111]

I didn't know that at all. Well, that explains somethings.
Sorry for dredging up the evil there.

[zerohour films]

HaHa...give whoever designed that poster a promotion!!!!
Hell of an advertising campaign...that should have a been a huge ratings boost right there.

[Johnny]

And keep in mind that this was when they were still on the WB. ;) Everyone bashes the CW and says the WB treated Smallville so well, but still, the CW hasn't come up with a poster like this, yet. And I'm not defending the CW, but this poster is just... wow.

[SpideyVille]

Just came across this one and I find the tagline hilarious.:hehe:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k92/J-Rod_007/SV408-Spell.jpg

[Gianakin_]

Wtf, are these real? Like, for real?

[DavidB1111]

Hehe, I missed all of these when they came out.
At least back then they had a reason to be on at 9 PM.
Now that they moved them to 8, yeah, we don't get that much interesting things.
Like the beginning of Thirst...:)
I remember watching that hot tub scene and I was like. "Uh? Is this Smallville, or did I turn on the beginning of a Vampire porno?"
Can I use that word on this forum?

[SpideyVille]

Wtf, are these real? Like, for real?
I'd like to think it would be hard for someone to just make them up, even if they tried, but apparently, .. someone did try and they just happened to work for the WB promo people.

[Prison Mike]

I don't remember that bondage poster. It seems kind of photoshopped.

[SpideyVille]

Aren't they all :oldrazz:

[DavidB1111]

Well, it is kind of surprising to be honest.
Where did those posters even show up besides the Internet?

[KBX]

For those of you who are just Smallville fans, that don't know much about Plastique, Rick Flagg or Deadshot here is a JLU episode called "Task Force X" which is pretty good.

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[Webhead2006]

cool news to hear they cast deadshot, and hawkgirl. cant wait to see what they do with both characters. Plus what ever sucide squad will be doing. i do hope we get some hints that checkmate is still around. i really hope they are not dropped out totally. On casting note i dont really know the work for either picks. But i hope they do well. Also i was kinda hoping for shanks wife to been hawkgirl but oh well.

[KalKai]

DC COMICS’ CHARACTERS DEADSHOT, KAT GRANT, CARTER HALL AND SHAYERA APPEAR

MattMitovich (http://twitter.com/MattMitovich)

#Smallville (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Smallville) 'Shield' 1: After Lois departs for Egypt, the DP hires a new reporter by the name of Kat Grant to take her place....

MattMitovich (http://twitter.com/MattMitovich)

#Smallville (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Smallville) 'Shield' 2: An assassin named Deadshot takes aim at Kat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous agenda that involves TheBlur.

MattMitovich (http://twitter.com/MattMitovich)

#Smallville (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Smallville) 'Shield' 3: Carter Hall turns up in Egypt to keep an eye on Lois and he tells Lois about his wife Shayera. (END)

[KalKai]

Craig just came off as a total jerk and pretentious person on Twitter, he pretends to have access to just about anything SV and goes mad if someone else posts an exclusive spoiler/official description or anything else before he does.

If this is how he acts in real life, it's no wonder he never got the chance to interview Tom until recently.

[Zorex]

Craig may be pretty well-informed and in-the-loop, but I don't know if he has ever pretended to have access to "just about anything " Smallville... In any case, I'd be careful about making such comments about someone else supposedly overreacting.

[KalKai]

Craig may be pretty well-informed and in-the-loop, but I don't know if he has ever pretended to have access to "just about anything " Smallville... In any case, I'd be careful about making such comments about someone else supposedly overreacting.

He demands access. You clearly haven't seen what he said, even though later on he admitted in taking it too far and deleted a tweet or two:

kryptonsite @MattMitovich Is there any specific reason The CW sends you OD's early aside from giving you a chance to feed your own ego with bragging?

kryptonsite @MattMitovich Just let it out already, instead of teasing people with "I know something you don't."

MattMitovich @kryptonsite (http://twitter.com/kryptonsite) DUDE, I'm on a PHONE CALL. Not gonna tell [redacted], "Hold on so I can break an OD into 140-character pieces" :-D

Then he told Matt not to "dude" him, can't remember the rest.

@grahamtracey (http://twitter.com/grahamtracey) I realized what I said was disrespectful/too far and I deleted it. What good would it be to regurgitate that?

@grahamtracey (http://twitter.com/grahamtracey) Which is why I deleted my post and didn't really need you to try to stir up drama, AGAIN.

[Zorex]

I saw the tweets. Yeah, a bit far, but, like you show, he admitted his mistake, whiiiiiich is a good thing.

Anyway, moving on.

How about that SHIELD, huh??

[KBX]

Shaping up to be a good episode with Michael Shanks back and with the introduction of Shayera, Deadshot and Cat Grant. I do like DC characters that stick around a bit but do not take away too much of the spotlight. Phil Morris for one, and Michael Shanks as Carter Hall might be turning that way...

[Prison Mike]

Damn. Craig sounds like a jerk there.

[SpideyVille]

This episodes seems a little crowded, although maybe the lack of Chloe and a season long villain may have something to do with that. There may not be much Tess or Ollie stuff here, though.

[The Caped Knight]

DC COMICS’ CHARACTERS DEADSHOT, KAT GRANT, CARTER HALL AND SHAYERA APPEAR

MattMitovich (http://twitter.com/MattMitovich)

#Smallville (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Smallville) 'Shield' 1: After Lois departs for Egypt, the DP hires a new reporter by the name of Kat Grant to take her place....

MattMitovich (http://twitter.com/MattMitovich)

#Smallville (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Smallville) 'Shield' 2: An assassin named Deadshot takes aim at Kat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous agenda that involves TheBlur.

MattMitovich (http://twitter.com/MattMitovich)

#Smallville (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Smallville) 'Shield' 3: Carter Hall turns up in Egypt to keep an eye on Lois and he tells Lois about his wife Shayera. (END)

I guess this Kat Grant is suppose to be the gossip columnist character from the modern comics . While the Catherine Grant that appeared in "Crossfire" is the Cat Grant from the Pre-Crisis comic continuity where she was talk show host for WGBS.

[Prison Mike]

Official Description thanks to Kryptonsite!


DC COMICS’ CHARACTERS DEADSHOT, CAT GRANT, CARTER HALL AND SHAYERA APPEAR — After Lois (Erica Durance) departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by the name of Cat Grant (guest star Keri Lynn Pratt) to take her place. An assassin named Deadshot (guest star Bradley Stryker (http://www.kryptonsite.com/shielddescription.htm#)) takes aim at Cat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous hidden agenda that involves The Blur (http://www.kryptonsite.com/shielddescription.htm#). Meanwhile, Carter Hall (guest star Michael Shanks) turns up in Egypt to keep an eye on Lois and he tells Lois about his wife Shayera (guest star Sahar Biniaz). Glen Winter directed the episode written by Jordan Hawley (#3X6002).


http://www.kryptonsite.com/

[Kii]

Not sure why Deadshot would bother with a random new reporter, but other than that sounds interesting.

[ZIPBAGS]

Any idea when we might get some good pictures of Cat Grant? So far we got a quick glimpse from the comic con footage.

[herolee10]

Heck, we should have gotten a picture of Clark in his supposed "new outfit" as the blur by now as well.

[John Locke]

We won't get a good pic of Cat Grant or the new suit until the promo pics for episode 2.

[SrsBsns]

WOAH, WOAH, WOAH.

Sorry to bring this up again, but Mortal was an awesome episode! I'm actually surprised to read that people didn't like it.

[DrMylesOBoogie]

Heck, we should have gotten a picture of Clark in his supposed "new outfit" as the blur by now as well.Yea, it's really odd. I thought we'd even see that at the comic con panel this year.

[Prison Mike]

Yea, it's really odd. I thought we'd even see that at the comic con panel this year.

Promo pics will come out eventually.

[The Caped Knight]

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[The Caped Knight]

Shield Episode Stills

Lois Lane & Carter Hall
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[The Caped Knight]

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[The Caped Knight]

Clark & Cat
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Courtesy of Andreas_ri

[Prison Mike]

No new Blur suit pics? :csad:

[SpideyVille]

Why spoil it before the premiere when he's still wearing black.

I'm guessing he changes colors early on because i don't recall him wearing a red shirt at all last season. I guess he's not separating his identities as much as before because even in season 8 he only wore the red and blue when he was saving people.

[Johnny]

I see Cat's got a vest. I wonder why is Deadshot after her.

[The Caped Knight]

Michael Shanks looks a lot more relaxed as Carter Hall this time around probably because he's playing the archaeologist side of Carter's character which I'm sure he's going to bring a lot of Daniel Jackson character in his performance.

[John Locke]

No new Blur suit pics? :csad:
It most likely will be in the trailer tonight.

[Man of Tomorrow]

'Kat Grant' looks 12. I wonder if she isn't the real Cat Grant and the one from last season is.

[Brainiac 8]

Henry Kat Grant. :funny:

[John Locke]

Henry Kat Grant. :funny:
That's crazy talk it's Henryetta Kat Grant. :cwink:

[SpideyVille]

:pal:

[annie.j88]

olsen's death cut us deep:oldrazz:

[Webhead2006]

cool photos for episode 2. Cant wait to see carter hall again.

[KalKai]

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8511/chloepic.th.jpg (http://img543.imageshack.us/i/chloepic.jpg/)

[Prison Mike]

I laughed when I saw that Chloe pic in the trailer.

[MAN O STEEL]

I laughed when I saw that Chloe pic in the trailer.


I did something when I saw that Chloe pic in the trailer & laughing had nothing to do with it (giggity)







Steve

[Webhead2006]

i see nothing wrong with that chloe photo, most romantic couples have photos like that for each other i would think.

[Young Superman]

I can't wait for this episode. I love Smallville's Hawkman.

[Webhead2006]

yea i cant wait to see how hawkman is. i hope he does have a scene or two with but it looks like it will just be with lois and hawkgirl.

[Prison Mike]

I'm sure Oliver carries that picture in his wallet.

[Sawyer]

As he should. :o:up:

[Kii]

I somehow doubt a bulletproof vest is going to stop Deadshot from taking out Cat Grant.

[Prison Mike]

'Kat Grant' looks 12. I wonder if she isn't the real Cat Grant and the one from last season is.

I have to agree with you there. Not really liking how young Cat looks. Isn't she supposed to be some sort of man-hunter like in the Lois and Clark show? I assume that's how she is in the comics as well.

[Webhead2006]

well we dont know how she will be in the show.

[Hush]

The Preview for this episode made me laugh, my brother goes so Jonah Hex is comming to Smallville? I'm excited for it but the trailer made me laugh.

[Webhead2006]

well some promos are crap at times or very misleading on things. But i thought deadshot looked cool. Cant wait to see him more clearly.

[Karelia]

well some promos are crap at times or very misleading on things. But i thought deadshot looked cool. Cant wait to see him more clearly.
I thought he looked pretty awesome. I'm pretty excited to see him on the show and how they handle him. Hopefully in a good way. :woot:

[Webhead2006]

hopefully they have done some decent adaptions to various dc heroes and villains in the show. only a few i say they screwed up but others i have liked.

[DavidB1111]

It's weird,I know that's Deadshot, but when did Deadshot ever dress up like a cowboy?

That would be as weird as Deadpool from Marvel dressing up as a cowboy. :) Or maybe, Deadpool joining a Strip Club as a Chippendale dancer. :)

So, I know he's supposed to be Deadshot, but I'm still calling him Terra-Shot, because he's copying two villains.
Terra-Man, for his cowboy gear, look, and talking, and Deadshot because he's supposedly Deadshot.

I mean, I guess they could just misdirect us the entire time until the episode airs, and have him actually be Terra-Man. :)

Because Deadshot + normal bullets + Superman = Deadshot being beat up by Superman. :)
Unless he also has Gold Kryptonite. :)

[RakuMon]

Deadshot in Batman: Gotham Knight looked like this:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z4-I2c8peEQ/R7mst6cdmaI/AAAAAAAATzA/2xDuYINZDtw/s1600/GOTHAM_KNIGHT_VILLAINS.jpg
http://www.comicgasm.com/wp-content/photos/bat6.jpg

This also came up in a google image search:
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/5/53838/1326564-secret_six_comic_24_large.jpg

So the "cowboy" motif isn't that out of the blue for a Deadshot interpretation.

[BizarroAids]

Agreed, I always liked that cowboy look for him. Especially his look in B:GK. I think with this episode, we'll see alot of Clark catching/deflecting bullets, and to me, that's always been one of my favorite returning gags to the show.
I trust this character in Brian and Kellys hands, I'm sure they will make him truly badass, and give us some great visuals of Deadshot and his guns.:hrt:

[Webhead2006]

well like other sv villains we are likely not going to see him in a full face mask. They did keep the eye thing. So they probably decided to give him a hat to help hid his face. They got him having guns and a trenchcoat so they got the overall look right for him.

[KalKai]

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[The Caped Knight]

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:D

Ok What the hell ?

[Johnny]

Well, they sure kept one trait of Cat Grant intact - she's annoying. In a good way.

[Brainiac 8]

I'm looking forward to seeing Cat, and I hope they explain why she isn't doing the Good Morning Metropolis show that she bagged last season.

[Webhead2006]

well didnt one of the producers said this kat might not be the same kat from last season. now it would be nice if it was same kat but just different actress. But really the only thing we know from that episode where she was kat grant was that little flyer. So they can pretty much over look it and say that kat wasnt kat grant.

[ham]

OMG oliver was so cool, i got batman chills from the previw clip.

[Hush]

Really I just thought that was the comedic scene of the episode.

[MJZ]

Well, they sure kept one trait of Cat Grant intact - she's annoying. In a good way.

You ain't kidding there. Cripes.

I was always partial to the one on L&C. :fhm:

[SpideyVille]

From that clip alone, it looks like we'll have plenty to laugh at but not because any of it is funny or comedic.

[Johnny]

You ain't kidding there. Cripes.

Haha, well she may not be bad. Who knows. After all I can't make a judgement after one clip. And I'm glad the clip didn't spoil something important from the ep. cuz that's usually what the CW does.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I did something when I saw that Chloe pic in the trailer & laughing had nothing to do with it (giggity)







Steve
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[B]

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:D

All I have to say is: :huh:

You ain't kidding there. Cripes.

I was always partial to the one on L&C. :fhm:

I kinda share this sentiment.. :O

[Man of Tomorrow]

That can't be Cat Grant.. :/

I guess 'Kat' Grant is a brand new character they've developed here.

I'm also guessing she's the Chloe replacement and a recurring guest star.. to balance out the 'girl power' on SV :/

[Sawyer]

Let's hope that by "recurring guest star", it just ends up being like two episodes. Three tops. I dont need that ***** ruining my final season. We have enough issues to work through without the unnecessary "comic" relief.

[Man of Tomorrow]

This is Smallville.

There HAS to be a token embarrassing female character every year that we all hate.

[Sawyer]

Yeah, but just from that 90 second clip..... :csad:

They're really taking it to a whole new level.

[Webhead2006]

i didnt see anything overall bad with her.

[Kii]

Yeah, I just hope she doesn't have much screen time...

[avidreader]

I kind of liked her. :yay:

I dont think a Tracy Scoggins' version would work too well on Smallville at this point in time.

[Zorex]

No, I agree, this gal is annoying as all get-out. Whether that's due to writing, direction, acting talent, or some sort of unfortunate combination of the aforementioned, I can't say, but I do know she was on my nerves not far into the clip.

[SpideyVille]

Sadly, my expectations for this episode keep going lower and lower with each day. The trailer wasn't all that exciting, plus the glimpse of Clark's new look is so drastic from his Blur look that its almost laughable (though that could change with a complete look at it), and now this clip, which looks more like it would be a deleted scene on the DVD. Hopefully the Lois/Carter moments provide some of that missing touch to the new season.

[Donut]

Lois & Clark had an awesome Cat Grant. What the hell happened here ? They need to fire her as soon as possible. That clip made me miss Lana

[RagingTempest]

Lois & Clark had an awesome Cat Grant. What the hell happened here ? They need to fire her as soon as possible. That clip made me miss Lana

Sure, the new Cat is grating but I would never go that far.:dry:

[Kii]

Sadly, my expectations for this episode keep going lower and lower with each day. The trailer wasn't all that exciting, plus the glimpse of Clark's new look is so drastic from his Blur look that its almost laughable (though that could change with a complete look at it), and now this clip, which looks more like it would be a deleted scene on the DVD. Hopefully the Lois/Carter moments provide some of that missing touch to the new season.

Yeah...It does have the deleted scene feel, far too much dialogue, slow, long takes. Hopefully a run through the editing room fixes most of the issues, because...yeah, wow.

[Webhead2006]

well hopefully once the episode airs things will be better for this kat grant. I wont piss on her from one little 1 min scene. When she could do better in other scenes.

[MAN O STEEL]

Just because it was a web clip doesn't mean it'll be in the episode, it could end up being cut still, it didn't look to important to the plot we've been given in the official description. Either way she didn't annoy me at all, she just seemed like she was in over her head & didn't know how to handle the G Arrow.




Steve

[MAN O STEEL]

I tried but got bored. Wanted to make pants & stuff but lost interest. Basically Idea was blue pants as seen in trailer, yellow belt & Clark's normal farm shoes he's been wearing since season 1.

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Steve

[Young Superman]

I tried but got bored. Wanted to make pants & stuff but lost interest. Basically Idea was blue pants as seen in trailer, yellow belt & Clark's normal farm shoes he's been wearing since season 1.

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Steve

Looks cool.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Can you photoshop this jacket on to Clark (purely for my amusement)

http://bossip.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/michael-jackson-red-jacket-e1277440903596.jpg?w=450&h=600

[Webhead2006]

not bad manip there of blur 2.0.

[The Caped Knight]

Smallville - Shield Episode Preview


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJopyiw3QJ0

[Prison Mike]

Is this how they will present previews for each episode from now on? I like it.

[The Caped Knight]

I find this Cat to be really annoying, I prefer the Catherine from "Crossfire" .

[greenlantern248]

So its the same character just new actress

[The Caped Knight]

So its the same character just new actress

Nope it's a different Cat

[greenlantern248]

Oh okay I watched the preview again, the first time I thought Brian said that she was a talk show host, but she is a fan of the talk show host

[Man of Tomorrow]

The Cat from Crossfire was hot. Lois was right to be jealous in that episode.


This new 'Kat'... is not. :down

[Johnny]

She's not "Kat". She said it's "with a C" haha. And her being annoying is the whole point. We'll see what happens there, she won't be in many episodes anyways.

[Webhead2006]

i do too hope they keep these little previews with brian going all season. They did it for a few episodes last season then it kinda stopped out on nowhere. It was nice to get some more clips from the episode. Cant wait to see how all the storlines go. Also wasnt it said she was only scheduled as of right now for like 2 or 3 episodes. So if you dont like her she probably wont be around long. Though maybe the character can grow/change a bit during her run.

[Zorex]

Is this how they will present previews for each episode from now on? I like it.
Me too! Look at them spending money on previewing and promoting the show. It makes me happy. :)

It's also nice to have a larger look at the episode, as opposed to those unfinished "Director's Cut" clips they used to post.

This Cat Grant is still annoying, but having this preview of the kind of role she'll play has me more intrigued. It'll be good to have more characters drive home why Clark needs to be not just a hero, but a bright, beacon-y, public one.

[KBX]

I find this Kat Grant kinda adorable. Im more than willing to give her a chance, I mean its not like shes going to be in 13 episodes.

[Mike_D202]

They didn't show any Deadshot or Clark's suit 2.0 footage :(

[Webhead2006]

what clark suit 2.0 footage?

[Mike_D202]

I just figured they would have showed him in his new updated costume.

[Webhead2006]

well only hint we have is that outfit at the grave from the promo from lazarus which may or may not be his new look(most likely is). so i cant wait to see it more.

[DavidB1111]

I don't know, Cat here doesn't bother me that much. I'll wait to see.

And thank you, Raku. I didn't know that.

Now the question remains, who came first...Deadshot or Terra-Man?

Regardless, from the pics, they are really doing the Deadshot setup perfectly. :)
Did anyone get a Trigun vibe from one of those pics?

As for his costume, I doubt that red jacket is his updated costume. Why would he wear it to his dad's grave, in broad daylight? Plus that outfit clashes so much that Stevie Wonder could see it. :(
Yes, I know he's super-fast, but it still doesn't make sense for that to be his costume.

That's like going from the Blur, to Michael Jackson in Thriller. :)
And I know Rocky Horror is coming up, but I didn't think Thriller was going to happen too. :)

[Mike_D202]

As for his costume, I doubt that red jacket is his updated costume. Why would he wear it to his dad's grave, in broad daylight? Plus that outfit clashes so much that Stevie Wonder could see it. :(
Yes, I know he's super-fast, but it still doesn't make sense for that to be his costume.

That's like going from the Blur, to Michael Jackson in Thriller. :)
And I know Rocky Horror is coming up, but I didn't think Thriller was going to happen too. :)

Well he's never worn a red leather jacket on the show before, and the producers did say he would be going through another costume change "with more color" before he wears the suit by the 2nd episode. His hair is slicked back and he's wearing blue jeans, so yeah I think it's his updated costume :woot: I'm just curious what kind of shirt/symbol he has sportin' in the front.

And if you check out the "Supergirl" photos, the brick wall behind Clark and Kara in the street shows a red "S" symbol crossed out, so I'm thinking he has the red symbol with blue shirt.

[Webhead2006]

i hope its a blue shirt with Red S shield.

[annie.j88]

awww, i feel really annoyed with this cat character, she seems really annoying:oldrazz::oldrazz:

[ZIPBAGS]

Was hoping for a good picture of Deadshot..Guess will have to wait for the episode to air.

[KBX]

Can't spoil everything. From a guy who loves spoilers, I love not getting spoiled about a character, plot or detail even more. To me reading spoiler is like an addiction. I do this with every show I watch, I just can't help myself.

Rick Flagg is in this episode is the same dude who was in the premiere right?

[Sawyer]

Yeah, I believe.

[MAN O STEEL]

BLUR 2.0

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Steve

[Webhead2006]

nice manip

[Mike_D202]

And I'm still confused as to why everybody has been calling him "The Blur" when he clearly leaves a huge \S/ sign all over town :o

[Gianakin_]

The Slur?

[annie.j88]

s- guy :cwink:

[Webhead2006]

Well the only seen him bluring around town. They dont know what the S means at all.

[ZIPBAGS]

Rick Flagg is in this episode is the same dude who was in the premiere right?

I was thinking the same thing?

[Webhead2006]

it was him.

[Daybreak_st]

Just found this little tidbit from an interview with the new Cat Grant:


The character had appeared in season 6 (played by Emilie Ullerup), where she dated Clark (Tom Welling)
The Kat Grant that appeared in season 6 is not the same character as this Cat Grant, so there's no tie-in from that Kat Grant to this Cat Grant. In fact, she references that for a moment in one of the scenes when she first meets Clark, saying that it's "Cat with a C, not with a K." She gets confused with the one on TV -- the TV news reporter. So this Cat Grant is sort of starting from scratch.




Obviously they got the season wrong but it should clear things up a bit. Rest of the article is here:

http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=12172

Also here are pics of last seasons Catherine Grant just for comparsion:

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091031170431/smallville/images/4/42/906Smallville0500.jpg

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091031201129/smallville/images/f/f5/906Smallville1361.jpg

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091031201008/smallville/images/2/2f/Cat_Grant_Crossfire.jpg

Incidentally, even though she looks younger the new cat is around 32 while the girl who played Catherine was around 25 according to wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keri_Lynn_Pratt born in 1978

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilie_Ullerup born in 1986

[SpideyVille]

The was never a 'Kat' Grant, which makes me just go :doh: at the whole character thing. Isn't it funny how they don't let certain heroes appear because of the whole "people will confuse them with the film version of the character" thing, but they let them do something like this?

[Johnny]

I don't mind the change. But I don't get why did they decide to do it in the first place? I don' find anything wrong if the character was the same, just stepping off as a show host and coming to the Daily Planet. It would've been less confusing even though Cat Grant in Crossfire was a very small character.

[The Caped Knight]

I don't mind the change. But I don't get why did they decide to do it in the first place? I don' find anything wrong if the character was the same, just stepping off as a show host and coming to the Daily Planet. It would've been less confusing even though Cat Grant in Crossfire was a very small character.

To be fair the Cat Grant in "Crossfire" never introduced herself to Clark as Cat Grant, she called herself Catherine Grant as opposed to this Cat does in the preview clip .

[SpideyVille]

To be fair the Cat Grant in "Crossfire" never introduced herself to Clark as Cat Grant, she called herself Catherine Grant as opposed to this Cat does in the preview clip .
That's what I mean, she was Catherine with a C. But it's like they're expecting us to believe she was also Kat Grant with a K, which is just silly. Luckily, she's not as important of a character in the season or series as Jimmy one, so it's not as bad as that whole Henry James thing, but still.

[Johnny]

Yeah. And this will catch only the eye of the fanboys anyways. I doubt someone who never heard of Cat Grant before would immediately remember the character from last season.

[Man of Tomorrow]

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091031201129/smallville/images/f/f5/906Smallville1361.jpg




Last year's Cat Grant was hotter than Lois.

She fit the bill.


This year's 'Kat Grant' looks like Jake Lloyd in drag.