I thought this topic might be useful for group cast appearances such as ComicCon...

And to get it started, here are photos of MR & SW at Screaming Tiki Con!

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Here's some more of Michael Rosenbaum and Sam Witwer, (plus loads of Edward James Olmos!!) from Tiki Supercon. Photos are by liznotliz: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39223044@N04/

I like that the boys continue the time honored tradition of Christopher Walken impressions.

More photos of Michael & Sam!


It seems to be a custom of the SV set!

Taken from the Media thread. MsSullivan - Daystra's question is awesome, you should so ask the producers this question.

Although maybe you shouldn't mention walking away if no Chlark or good Chloe stuff b.c they'd probably lie. :-0

Ms Sullivan - If I can add my two cents...I also think you should remind them they told you to keep on waiting and then ask "what should keep me, as a Chlark fan, watching".

Not so much a threat IMO, but ask them "what's in it for me?" They may lie but I'd like to hear their answer. JMO ---- I DO hope you get a shot!

I would also love to hear the response to that.

How do they choose who asks the questions? And do they want to know what you're asking before you ask it to the panelists?

But it would take away the power of the question.

We watch to be entertain, we camp because of what we see, and the only way we can be entertained if we receive pay off of what we invested in.

She made a Chlark T-shirt, that took time and money probably, there are some who paid to create a Chlark website, if they aren't going to do Chlark, then really, what's the point is there for them to watch? We already know Clark becomes Superman and really why would I, a Chloe and Chlarker, want to watch Lois get everything handed to her and continue to watch kick the Chloe?

Leave that line there MsSullivan if you ask that, it reflects Chlarker's frustration with this show for 8 long years of waiting.

Daystra - You're wording is probably better and it does indicate that they need to give some viewers a reason to keep watching. It's one thing if the show was good on its own.

If I'm still getting quality storytelling even if I don't get my preferred ship I'll hang in there. I stayed with TWW for 6/7 seasons b/c the show was really good. I skipped out on S6 b/c the show had hit a rather low point and I wasn't even getting hints of Josh/Donna to keep me interested. But I came back to TWW b/c the show got better...in the end I did get rewarded with J/D but I watched the show b/c it was good.

I'm the same way, it's just, Smallville isn't really known for it's quality storytelling. LOL.

You just get in line and if time permits they go through as much people they can. They don't pre-screen questions.

Last night Firebunny suggested this question, which might very well be what I ask as it addresses Chloe and Chlark:





Last year I ran into Slavkin/Swimmer/Loeb. SS are now gone, so I can't ask about my shirt anymore.

I will be wearing the same OMG tshirt.

I thought I would come up with a couple. Some are just different variations of another question =). Sorry for the list, it was a little cathartic for me though.

Brian and Kellly:

I'm certainly not an expert in television analysis but I can spot simple trends. Ratings have been steadily sagging despite all the efforts to push the more iconic aspects of Smallville in particular the budding romance between Lois and Clark. This focus hasn't boosted ratings. Similarly, whenever episodes would focus on Chloe and Jimmy people would tune out. Why does the show continue to promote aspects that aren't drawing in new viewers, or even worse, retaining the viewers you had?

What methodology do you guys use in planning the romances on the show? Is it pretty much what you guys want to see or do you use some kind of testing/research to play to what you think popular couples are? If it's the latter, where is the data that has you guys thinking Jimmy and Chloe are/were popular coming from?

Is there some reason that the show has never let Chloe and Clark really hook up even if he's meant to be with Lois? The pairing has shown that it's popular on the web as well as in the ratings. What is the reasoning behind not giving them the same chance that Clark and Lana had?

Chloe and Allison Mack don't seem to get the same amount of promoting that Lois and Erica Durance do despite the fact that she's number 2 in the credits. Picture campaign and spoiler releases seem to rarely include AM/Chloe. Is this because you perceive the character or actress to not be enough of a draw?

Comic stories are often stories about moral values and other life lessons. What am I, as a viewer, supposed to be learning from Chloe Sullivan's character journey? That life sucks and then you die if your name isn't canon? Or, do you guys subscribe to the philosophy that "It's just a tv show" and shouldn't be taken seriously?

I know you weren't the EP's at the time but can you shed some light on why it was decided that Chloe would be an aspiring reporter to the Daily Planet knowing that the top position at that paper was reserved for another canon character? She could have filled her role of exposition as an aspiring cop or lawyer just as well as she could wanting to be a reporter. You don't feel it's a little bit cheap/wrong to invest fans in a 6 year plus desire to be a journalist only to have her give up on it despite being acknowledged as a talent in the field?

These are my two favorite questions



I like this one a lot because having Chloe be the "in" to the Daily Planet also seemed so significant to me. It was like they were setting Chlois up in that Chloe became a DP reporter and then formed an unofficial partnership with Chloe.

Pointed out by Nora on KSite and Iliana on LJ, Pattylaurie now claims Welling will be at Comic Con:

Tom is going? I won't believe until I see it. Possibly Mack? I thought it was confirmed she was already attending? Why is this person always misspelling Cassidy's last name? And OMG ERICA GOT MORE BOTOX INJECTIONS THIS SEASON. Blah.

The Comic Con site was updated on 7/13 to show that Alison Mack is attending. Not sure why PL says possibly...

I guess we'll find out tomorrow (assuming Comic Con updates every Monday) if TW is going to attend. If he is than it leads credence to the rumor that there's going to be a major announcement.

There are apparently other places independent of PL implying "someone big" will be at CC, too. They don't name Tom specifically, however. Still very much rumour at this stage, I'd say, but I think it's interesting that a rumour even exists. I don't recall this happening for prior cons.

PL clarifies about AM (nothing added about TW, though):



*Grins* This appears to be the thesaurus-devouring version of PL rather than the fangirly version. Also, this really does not explain why she said "possibly" Mack and not "possibly" any of the others. This explanation could be true for any of them, presumably even ED.

Part of me feels like PL is bitter AM is attending at all, because she may fear that AM will get more of the star attention then ED, since AM was you know, a Series Original in more ways then one.

As for Tom, if he hasn't done interviews in years, why would he attend Comic Con?

Maybe a video address to the fans maybe, but attending? I don't know about that. If anyone deserved the possibility label it would be Tom.

Gee. What a very impartial show insider (is that still her story?). What's with the "show looking great?" Is she claiming to have seen some of it?

Whatever. I'm just waiting for that final bad spoiler or crappy announcement to drop out if Comic Con so I can leave this show behind. On that note, I hope the fans ask some tough questions. Failsday didn't go over well and PS have to be aware of it.

I feel you may be right there.

There's an update on Tom:



And also a mention that he's being pressured to go.

But that logic should apply to all of the cast members, not just AM. The personal idiosyncracies is an odd comment too, IMO. If AM never attened a Con then I'd totally buy it b/c maybe she just doesn't feel comfortable at Cons. However she's done them before and seems to be the highlight from last year.

I'm probably reading to much into the comment but I'm leaning towards Daystra on this one...PL could be a bitter fan girl afraid that AM will overshadow ED at the Con.



I can buy the pressure from the Network for TW to appear at the Con. If they're really looking for a S10 they're going to need to do some massive pimping to overcome the Death Slot...plus it's not like S8 went out on a high note, most people seemed let down by the finale.

Oh, I don't think you're reading too much into it. She's specifically implying that AM may not come despite being listed, but that the other actors are all attending. She's also implying that AM-- but not the other actors-- has "personal idiosyncracies" that make her likely to back out at the last minute. Either PL has inside information (possible), or she's deliberately trying to downplay AM's presence at Comic Con. The first is fine (although I could personally do without the "personal idiosyncracies" remark); the second is tacky.

And the only way for AM not to overshadow ED, is if TW was there, and they can play up the Clois and basically making ED the leading lady over AM (in PL's mind) should he attend. That's why she's so desperately trying to say TW is attending, and I wouldn't be surprised if she's doing the pressuring.

I checked the Comic Con site this morning, it looks like they updated the Sunday July 26th schedule yesterday at 9:53 AM.

So far no mention of TW attending but I would imagine that they'd update the site today if it was confirmed.

So is Allison Mack going or not? Can someone find out? Is there some way to ask one of tptb?

If TW went, the rest of the actors might as well stay home. No one is going to pay them any attention. It's not that they don't have fans, but seeing TW in public is so rare an opportunity, I think people would totally ignore everyone else to take advantage of the situation to hear him answer questions. I could see Tom Welling getting 4 types of questions, none of which will have much to do with S9.

1. Questions Hitting on TW

"I've always wanted to be kissed by Superman...what do you say?"
"Can I have a hug?"
"You're the best Superman ever. Will you marry me?"
"I think you're the best looking man in the world. Do you know how handsome you are?"

2. Questions about TW in the movies

"Will you be in the next Superman movie?"
"Have they ever asked you to be in the next Superman movie?"
"Would you consider being in the next Superman movie, if they asked you?
"Did you see Superman Returns? What did you think about Brandon Routh playing Superman? Think you could have done it better?"

3. Questions about TW's personal views/experience on or off the show

"Do you read comics?"
"Did you and Chris Reeve compare notes? "
"After 8 seasons, what has been your favorite line, scene, episode etc.?"

4. Fan boys complaints TW hears all the time

"Why don't you fly already?"
"I heard you don't want to wear the suit. Why?"
"Where are your glasses?"

People do seem to ask him the same stuff all the time. I would think that's part of why he avoids doing cons.

According to morrigan, she's still listed on the Comic Con site as of yesterday. Since all PL has offered is vague hints about AM's "idiosyncracies," I see no reason to believe she's not going. Certainly actors do occasionally pull out of cons at the last moment for various reasons, but that could happen with ED or JH as easily as with AM, I should think.



The ONLY questions I would expect poor TW to get would be "When will Clark fly?" and "when will Clark put on the suit?" Those seem to be the only questions anyone ever asks the poor guy. But yes, if he attends by some wild chance, the other actors may as well all stay home:-).

She's going and she's booked, they wouldn't list her if they weren't sure.

AM is confirmed for the con. So far TW is not confirmed for the Con.

I don't know if TW would get all the questions but I'd guess he would get most.

Yeah those are the typical guest questions and I hate the "can I get a kiss?" questions. There is limited time people! Don't ask stupid crap and prevent a good question from getting asked/answered. LOL

Possibly PL doesn't know what idiosyncrasy means? However, to claim that AM has them implies a peculiarity about her personality and I find it totally fucking bizarre that PL would say something like that for any reason other than her own bias as an ED/Nois fangirl. If she's trying to establish herself as any sort of legit source she ought to leave out odd and unwarranted personal commentary about the actors. Sort of douchey, IMO.

How is PL any different then from Matt M from TVGuide? I mean, didn't Matt recently bashed Chlarkers?

I'm wondering if pressures for TW to attend the con have to do with his new contract for 2 more seaons.

Does anyone know the deal he made to come back? I can't imagine he'd agree to upping his promotional requirements unless there was something in it for him. He's directed before so that's not new. But if he's writing this year or maybe been made a producer...? Or if they are planning to end SV in one or 2 years and then have it segue way into the next movie with some or all of the SV cast...?
Announcements like that would apply pressure for TW to attend. Purely spec on my part :)

Questions I would like to ask TW:

1. What were the biggest factors in your decision to continue with SV?

2. Would you like to write or co-write an ep? (presuming he hasn't already made a deal for this?) Why or why not? If co-write, who would you most like to co-write with? Do you think MR could be lured back to co-write with you ;)?

3. How do you view Clark's relationships with Chloe, Lois, Oliver, his Mom? We miss mentions of Martha.

4. What have been some your favourite experiences on the show, onscreen or off?

Kristin Kreuk was booked one year and didn't go. I think AM took her place.

I think it's weird this PL person is talking about idiosyncrasies and Allison Mack possibly not going to Comic Con. Allison Mack has always seemed like a team player. After the finale, it seemed like Allison Mack had lost her enthusiasm for the show by her blog posts. I took her booking at Comic Con as a sign she was back on board with promoting the show. Did they announce Allison Mack attending Comic Con before or after they started filming this season? Anyone know?

I think it was the same day it started filming, regardless, AM would have had her script by the time she agreed to attend.


I meant, they wouldn't list her if it was just speculation she would go or not.

I don't know whether he did or not. PL's comment was directed specifically at Allison though, not the fandom.

I'm amazed at how vicious and underhanded PL is getting wrt to her pimping ED out in the current statement about AM's "personal idiosyncracies" in keeping her from attending Comic Con while not saying a damn word about anyone else on the cast and their attendance. It's essentially messing with AM's reputation and it's utterly disgusting.

I guess when Tom doesn't attend it's because of filming commitments, but not so when it involves AM - then it becomes diva behaviour. I wonder how nominating herself for a 13-episode lead emmy comes across for PL? I guess ED must be entitled to do that and not of course, be acting like the Diva the behavior screams to me.

I just don't understand why she would post such a bitchy thing about AM. I mean WOW. How desperate is she to see ED as the "lead" of the show? Did ED not get her 17 episodes, and PL sees AM as the reason why so she's doing this in retaliation?



Wasn't Kristin there for Chun-Lana?



Last year, Allison was a hit at Comic Con and loved it as far as I recall from her interviews etc from it. Frankly, i think PL is desperate to make sure ED isn't over-shadowed there and is messing with Allison's reputation to make sure of it. If this rumour continues, and Chloe fans get the impression Allison won't be there, they won't show up for the panel and voila, Chloe doesn't have a fanbase anymore, IMO.

Scarlett, you think she is implying AM is being a diva about Comic Con? I wasn't sure what to make of the idea that Allison Mack's "personal idiosyncrasies" could influence her showing up or not. I agree, it seems like she's saying Allison Mack is the type to flake out and just not show up to fan conventions, but I don't think Allison Mack has ever done something like that (on the contrary, I believe she has filled in for other actors so fans were not disappointed.) What a weird thing to say.

Is there really no way to confirm with tptb whether or not Allison Mack is still going?

Absolutely, that's exactly what I think PL is trying to imply.

This is her first quote about CC:

Aside from the cloying ED kiss-ass bits, note she lists all of the remaining cast in this para as firmly attending, while Allison, the most recently confirmed for CC is a possible attendee. Seeing the familiar cast names like that, all of them seemingly confirmed to attend in this first quote, while ONLY Allison is cast out from that group as a "possiblity". To me, I see an underhanded dig at Allison, as if she were the only one on the show who would have personal idosyncracies not to attend. Because, as you see everyone else, namely Ed, is a team player showing up for CC, but NOT Allison. She can't confirm *rolls eyes*

The next quote:



She made sure to get in a dig about extenuating circumstances and (note, filming an episode isn't a worthy excuse for Allison here, just "extenuating" ones) personal idiosyncracies preventing Allison from attending, BEFORE she says not to worry, Allison will be there. WTF was the reason for the digs? Isn't filming an excuse enough not to appear?

Everything about her in regards to Allison's CC appearance screams that PL is calling her a diva to me, whereas her precious ED is NOW "apparently" attending along with the other cast members when as I recall she was one of the first people confirmed for the damn thing.

Christ Almighty with fans doing things like this, it's no wonder Allison wants out. Who want to stay around when people make up things like this about her?

Allison's on twitter - why doesn't someone just ask her if she'll be there?

I think that's a great idea. Then she'll also know one of the set hairdressers (or has that story changed too?) thinks she's enough of a flake to back out of CC if she doesn't feel like it. *shakes head*

I wasn't suggesting someone try and fit the whole Patty Laurie saga into 140 characters - just asking AM if she plans to attend.


That's a huge extrapolation of what was actually posted - "extenuating circumstances and prevailing personal idiosyncrasies" seems to be applied to the cast as a whole, rather than AM in particular.

When taken in context I'd have to say that it's specifically referring to AM, reason being her comments are in direct response to someone stating that AM was already confirmed for the con.

What she means by it is anyone's guess, for all we know she could have just used the Thesaurus feature on Word for a more intelligent sounding post.

Pattylaurie definitely uses that feature upon occasion, or else she is two different people. Read this post (which has no bearing on the present discussion; it's just a brilliant example of her thesaurus abuse) and weep at the ludicrously excessive verbiage.

Back on topic, I do think PL was clearly making a snide jab at AM with the "personal idiosyncrasies" comment. In context, that seems quite clear to me. Regardless, if someone asks AM about her attendance on Twitter, I don't think there's a need to point out the post to her. I agree that just asking is sufficient.

AM doesn't use her twitter often does she?

I doubt that's possible, but kudos to anyone who wants to try. I think she should know comments like this are being posted about her from someone on the set (? what is PL's story now)? but Twitter isn't the best way to do it.

Thanks Elly and Morrigan for pointing out PL's "personal idiosyncrasies" comment was specifically in response to her comment on Allison's status in attending CC. For me, in context with her first comment where she says every other regular cast member is attending and casts Allison out from that group, PL is trying very much to show Allison as the difficult member and outsider in the cast just before her appearance at CC. IMO, that's disgusting and pretty horrible behaviour to prop up ED and her appearance there.

Doesn't Allison Mack have to follow *your* twitters to see your question to her? Maybe her blog is a way to ask?

Although she hasn't updated either in a long time.



I agree with morrigan that seeing it in context, the reference to Allison Mack is clear. Here's the whole exchange:







In context, Allison's presence is the only one questioned thereby making her the topic of this exchange.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1570568/board/t...90026#143190026

OT but I'm apparently vain (right word?) enough to get out of being quoted.


No but she does "follow" me.

She's used the plural for "circumstances" and "idiosyncrasies", which seems to indicate she's referring to multiple subjects, ie the whole cast not just one person. But as EllyF says, her writing style is so baroque it's hard to parse meaning.

If anyone drops out because of "personal idiosyncrasies", it will be TW. I hope if he goes, he doesn't get asked about flights, tights or 'shipper stuff, or he'll probably never do a Con again.


She followed me before I followed her. At first, I thought it was a fake account & didn't friend her back! I think tabbymarie looked at MR's followers for names she recognized & added them for Allison.

My grammar sucks but if I'm reading this correctly, the subject is singular.. an appearance.

BTW - I don't know enough about this poster to think it's malicious but for whatever reason she does single out AM and it does give off a bit of a vibe.


Now, this I find hysterical PL singles out ED while grouping TW with the rest of the cast.

Back on topic - Comic Con still hasn't updated their website with any news of TW attending. Not really sure of another way to get confirmation.

There's chances he's a surprise guest. Flashforward has a panel with one cast member confirmed everywhere except the CC website saving said member as a surprise.