Laura Vandervoort at Superman celebration
Laura Vandervoort
Laura Vandervoort, who played Kara in “Smallville,” headlines this year’s Superman Celebration, going on this week in Metropolis, Illinois. Also appearing will be Sam Witwer (who played Doomsday in “Smallville”) and Noel Neill, who played Lois Lane in “The Adventures of Superman.”
- Matt Price
Smallville will end after season 10
Erica Durance as Lois Lane and Tom Welling as Clark Kent in "Smallville."
According to THR, Season 10 of Smallville will be the final season for the show. The show stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent before the hero becomes the Superman of legend. “Smallville” had better-than-anticipated ratings in a Friday night slot this past season.
Coming off a season with strong ratings, and with an ending in mind, perhaps “Smallville” can go to the task of definitively putting the Superman legend into place. I think having Welling don a “Superman” suit would be a good way for the series to go out.
- Matt Price
Clark vs Zod in Smallville Season 9 finale
The CW provided this promo of Clark Kent (Tom Welling) vs Zod (Callum Blue) from tonight’s season 9 finale of Smallville, “Salvation.”
- Matt Price
Tom Welling: Nerdage’s #1 actor
Tom Welling, star of "Smallville."
Tom Welling in "Salvation," the season finale of "Smallville."
Tom Welling, who has played Clark Kent in “Smallville” since its debut in 2001, takes the No. 1 spot on Nerdage’s list of actors with geek appeal. Welling will star in tonight’s season nine finale of “Smallville,” “Salvation.”
Welling worked as a director and executive producer on “Smallville” this season, and is slated to return for next year’s 10th season of the program. While so far, Welling has never appeared in a traditional Superman costume, he’s now played the role of Clark Kent in more hours of programming than any other actor.
Welling appeared in two “Cheaper by the Dozen” movies, in 2003 and 2005. In 2005, he was the lead in the horror film “The Fog.”
- Matt Price
Smallville: Salvation promo for season finale
Cool-looking promo for Friday’s season 9 finale of “Smallville.” Looks like Kryptonians, 
possibly versus the Justice Society, and, is it too much to hope that we’ll see some semblance of a Superman costume? It might be, but I’m still tuning in to find out.
What do you expect in the “Smallville” finale? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
- Matt Price
Cassidy Freeman: Nerdage’s #5 actress
Cassidy Freeman in "Smallville."
Coming in at No. 5 on Nerdage’s list of actresses with geek appeal is Cassidy Freeman, who portrays Tess Mercer on “Smallville.”
Freeman has an Oklahoma connection – her grandmother lives in Tulsa, and Freeman visits the state frequently. She talked about playing Tess Mercer in an interview with Nerdage:
“It’s more fun to play the passionate person. I get to do good and bad things depending on how I feel, on my passion and what drives me. And that’s human, and that’s more interesting than playing what’s already been written.”
The season nine finale of “Smallville” airs May 14, and Tess may not be safe – word is that a major character will die in the finale. Still, here at Nerdage we’re rooting for more Tess in season 10 and beyond.
- Matt Price
Happy birthday to Smallville’s Cassidy Freeman!
Cassidy Freeman in "Smallville."
Penny at NewsOK’s TV blog points out it’s the birthday of Cassidy Freeman, who plays Tess Mercer on “Smallville.” Freeman is one of our favorites here at Nerdage; not only did she give a “Boomer Sooner!” shoutout in her first interview with Nerdage, she talked about being a big Erica Durance fan, as well.
She can be seen in the upcoming film “Yellow Brick Road,” and of course on “Smallville,” where I’ll again hope her Tess Mercer is not the character who gets killed off in the finale.
- Matt Price
Smallville finale will feature Hawkman, Stargirl, Cyborg
Michael Shanks as Hawkman in "Smallville."
According to Entertainment Weekly, Black Canary won’t be the only superhero guest-starring on “Smallville”‘s season finale on May 14. The Ausiello Files reports that Hawkman and Stargirl, from the Justice Society, and Cyborg, from the Justice League, will make a stop on the season finale. Comics Alliance previously reported Geoff Johns at the Emerald City Comicon saying JSA characters would make a return appearance on “Smallville” this season.
- Matt Price
Black Canary to return in Smallville season finale
Kryptonsite is reporting that Black Canary, played by Alaina Huffman, will return in the season finale on May 14. The season finale is titled “Salvation.”
- Matt Price
Smallville renewed for 10th season
Tom Welling in "Smallville"
According to Entertainment Weekly, the CW has renewed Smallville for a 10th season. The show has performed well in its new time slot this season, on Friday nights. EW reports dramatic improvement in major demos: adults 18-34 (up 67 percent), men 18-34 (up 200 percent), adults 18-49 (up 75 percent), men 18-49 (183 percent), and total viewers (74 percent).
The Geoff Johns-written “Absolute Justice” from earlier this season set a ratings record, making it the the best-rated CW Friday night since 2008. The overall “Smallville” ratings average is 3.12 million, according to TV Guide.
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