Re: [scifinoir2] Series Creators Depart 'Smallville'
Thank you, sir. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: good one! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] A rarity in life- a wake that actually preceded the funeral... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've said it before: Smallville has dragged on too long. Even the creators realize that fact. Clark is out of high school, and Welling is too old-looking to creditably be hanging out in podunck town. Clark's supposed to be travelling the world at this time, learning about humanity. That they've chosen not to follow that path has resulted in love triangles drawn out way past the point of interest, the slowest climb to evil (Lex) I've ever seen, and contrived and uninteresting plot devices to bring many of the major DCU heroes into Clark's world years before they should be (Green Arrow, Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg). It reminds me of shows like Dallas or Dynasty that peaked but kept going -- Original message -- From: tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Source: TV Guide Apr-03-2008 They developed the Superman mythology for television, but now Smallville creators have gone up, up and away, leaving the series far behind. In a mildly shocking announcement, Al Gough and Miles Millar have confirmed that they will depart Smallville after the conclusion of the current seventh season, despite The CW picking the series up for yet another year. No real reason for their exit has been announced, however in their love letter to fans the dynamic duo have said only that it is time for them to move on and also thanked the entire cast and crew for their efforts over the years, as well as the viewers who helped turn the series into such a success. Over the last seven years we have had the honor of working with a remarkable team of people here in Los Angeles and in Vancouver, the two said in an open letter to the fans. We have been blessed with a wonderful cast who we have watched mature with admiration and affection. We have been rewarded with a fan base that is as loyal as it is vocal. Both Gough and Millar said they were proud of the work they did on Smallville, and that they accomplished everything they set out to do on the show without ever compromising their vision. We leave knowing that 'Smallivlle' is the longest-running comic book-based series of all time, they said. The show was featured on the covers of Rolling Stone, Mad Magazine, TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly. The pilot had the highest-rated premiere in the history of The WB. Gough and Millar haven't cleared out of their offices just yet, but The CW has already been looking for replacements for the two, deciding on elevating Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson to leadership roles on the show. Al Gough and Miles Millar have been great partners and instrumental in the development and success of 'Smallville,' a CW representative said. Swimmer and company have been writing for the show for the past six seasons, and as producers for the last four years. They have played an integral role in the ongoing creative evolution of the series. As showrunners, they will continue to deliver the compelling storyline that 'Smallville' fans have come to expect and love. Gough and Miller aren't the only ones departing the series in the eighth season as show stars Michael Rosenbaum and Kristen Kruek (who play Lex Luthor and Lana Lang) have also confirmed that they will not be back full time next year. Reports also suggest that at least one other character will be permanently leaving the show. Throughout its seven-year run, Smallville has not only tackled the many facets of the Superman mythos, but also that of several other popular comic book characters. Among their ranks are The Flash/Impulse, Cyborg, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Black Canary and more recently Supergirl. The series has developed a strong online following and has featured various guest stars from other Superman projects including Dean Caine, Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve. Smallville airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW. http://www.syfyportal.com/news424892.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month
[scifinoir2] Series Creators Depart 'Smallville'
By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Source: TV Guide Apr-03-2008 They developed the Superman mythology for television, but now Smallville creators have gone up, up and away, leaving the series far behind. In a mildly shocking announcement, Al Gough and Miles Millar have confirmed that they will depart Smallville after the conclusion of the current seventh season, despite The CW picking the series up for yet another year. No real reason for their exit has been announced, however in their love letter to fans the dynamic duo have said only that it is time for them to move on and also thanked the entire cast and crew for their efforts over the years, as well as the viewers who helped turn the series into such a success. Over the last seven years we have had the honor of working with a remarkable team of people here in Los Angeles and in Vancouver, the two said in an open letter to the fans. We have been blessed with a wonderful cast who we have watched mature with admiration and affection. We have been rewarded with a fan base that is as loyal as it is vocal. Both Gough and Millar said they were proud of the work they did on Smallville, and that they accomplished everything they set out to do on the show without ever compromising their vision. We leave knowing that 'Smallivlle' is the longest-running comic book-based series of all time, they said. The show was featured on the covers of Rolling Stone, Mad Magazine, TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly. The pilot had the highest-rated premiere in the history of The WB. Gough and Millar haven't cleared out of their offices just yet, but The CW has already been looking for replacements for the two, deciding on elevating Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson to leadership roles on the show. Al Gough and Miles Millar have been great partners and instrumental in the development and success of 'Smallville,' a CW representative said. Swimmer and company have been writing for the show for the past six seasons, and as producers for the last four years. They have played an integral role in the ongoing creative evolution of the series. As showrunners, they will continue to deliver the compelling storyline that 'Smallville' fans have come to expect and love. Gough and Miller aren't the only ones departing the series in the eighth season as show stars Michael Rosenbaum and Kristen Kruek (who play Lex Luthor and Lana Lang) have also confirmed that they will not be back full time next year. Reports also suggest that at least one other character will be permanently leaving the show. Throughout its seven-year run, Smallville has not only tackled the many facets of the Superman mythos, but also that of several other popular comic book characters. Among their ranks are The Flash/Impulse, Cyborg, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Black Canary and more recently Supergirl. The series has developed a strong online following and has featured various guest stars from other Superman projects including Dean Caine, Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve. Smallville airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW. http://www.syfyportal.com/news424892.html
Re: [scifinoir2] Series Creators Depart 'Smallville'
I've said it before: Smallville has dragged on too long. Even the creators realize that fact. Clark is out of high school, and Welling is too old-looking to creditably be hanging out in podunck town. Clark's supposed to be travelling the world at this time, learning about humanity. That they've chosen not to follow that path has resulted in love triangles drawn out way past the point of interest, the slowest climb to evil (Lex) I've ever seen, and contrived and uninteresting plot devices to bring many of the major DCU heroes into Clark's world years before they should be (Green Arrow, Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg). It reminds me of shows like Dallas or Dynasty that peaked but kept going -- Original message -- From: tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Source: TV Guide Apr-03-2008 They developed the Superman mythology for television, but now Smallville creators have gone up, up and away, leaving the series far behind. In a mildly shocking announcement, Al Gough and Miles Millar have confirmed that they will depart Smallville after the conclusion of the current seventh season, despite The CW picking the series up for yet another year. No real reason for their exit has been announced, however in their love letter to fans the dynamic duo have said only that it is time for them to move on and also thanked the entire cast and crew for their efforts over the years, as well as the viewers who helped turn the series into such a success. Over the last seven years we have had the honor of working with a remarkable team of people here in Los Angeles and in Vancouver, the two said in an open letter to the fans. We have been blessed with a wonderful cast who we have watched mature with admiration and affection. We have been rewarded with a fan base that is as loyal as it is vocal. Both Gough and Millar said they were proud of the work they did on Smallville, and that they accomplished everything they set out to do on the show without ever compromising their vision. We leave knowing that 'Smallivlle' is the longest-running comic book-based series of all time, they said. The show was featured on the covers of Rolling Stone, Mad Magazine, TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly. The pilot had the highest-rated premiere in the history of The WB. Gough and Millar haven't cleared out of their offices just yet, but The CW has already been looking for replacements for the two, deciding on elevating Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson to leadership roles on the show. Al Gough and Miles Millar have been great partners and instrumental in the development and success of 'Smallville,' a CW representative said. Swimmer and company have been writing for the show for the past six seasons, and as producers for the last four years. They have played an integral role in the ongoing creative evolution of the series. As showrunners, they will continue to deliver the compelling storyline that 'Smallville' fans have come to expect and love. Gough and Miller aren't the only ones departing the series in the eighth season as show stars Michael Rosenbaum and Kristen Kruek (who play Lex Luthor and Lana Lang) have also confirmed that they will not be back full time next year. Reports also suggest that at least one other character will be permanently leaving the show. Throughout its seven-year run, Smallville has not only tackled the many facets of the Superman mythos, but also that of several other popular comic book characters. Among their ranks are The Flash/Impulse, Cyborg, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Black Canary and more recently Supergirl. The series has developed a strong online following and has featured various guest stars from other Superman projects including Dean Caine, Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve. Smallville airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW. http://www.syfyportal.com/news424892.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Series Creators Depart 'Smallville'
A rarity in life- a wake that actually preceded the funeral... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've said it before: Smallville has dragged on too long. Even the creators realize that fact. Clark is out of high school, and Welling is too old-looking to creditably be hanging out in podunck town. Clark's supposed to be travelling the world at this time, learning about humanity. That they've chosen not to follow that path has resulted in love triangles drawn out way past the point of interest, the slowest climb to evil (Lex) I've ever seen, and contrived and uninteresting plot devices to bring many of the major DCU heroes into Clark's world years before they should be (Green Arrow, Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg). It reminds me of shows like Dallas or Dynasty that peaked but kept going -- Original message -- From: tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Source: TV Guide Apr-03-2008 They developed the Superman mythology for television, but now Smallville creators have gone up, up and away, leaving the series far behind. In a mildly shocking announcement, Al Gough and Miles Millar have confirmed that they will depart Smallville after the conclusion of the current seventh season, despite The CW picking the series up for yet another year. No real reason for their exit has been announced, however in their love letter to fans the dynamic duo have said only that it is time for them to move on and also thanked the entire cast and crew for their efforts over the years, as well as the viewers who helped turn the series into such a success. Over the last seven years we have had the honor of working with a remarkable team of people here in Los Angeles and in Vancouver, the two said in an open letter to the fans. We have been blessed with a wonderful cast who we have watched mature with admiration and affection. We have been rewarded with a fan base that is as loyal as it is vocal. Both Gough and Millar said they were proud of the work they did on Smallville, and that they accomplished everything they set out to do on the show without ever compromising their vision. We leave knowing that 'Smallivlle' is the longest-running comic book-based series of all time, they said. The show was featured on the covers of Rolling Stone, Mad Magazine, TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly. The pilot had the highest-rated premiere in the history of The WB. Gough and Millar haven't cleared out of their offices just yet, but The CW has already been looking for replacements for the two, deciding on elevating Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson to leadership roles on the show. Al Gough and Miles Millar have been great partners and instrumental in the development and success of 'Smallville,' a CW representative said. Swimmer and company have been writing for the show for the past six seasons, and as producers for the last four years. They have played an integral role in the ongoing creative evolution of the series. As showrunners, they will continue to deliver the compelling storyline that 'Smallville' fans have come to expect and love. Gough and Miller aren't the only ones departing the series in the eighth season as show stars Michael Rosenbaum and Kristen Kruek (who play Lex Luthor and Lana Lang) have also confirmed that they will not be back full time next year. Reports also suggest that at least one other character will be permanently leaving the show. Throughout its seven-year run, Smallville has not only tackled the many facets of the Superman mythos, but also that of several other popular comic book characters. Among their ranks are The Flash/Impulse, Cyborg, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Black Canary and more recently Supergirl. The series has developed a strong online following and has featured various guest stars from other Superman projects including Dean Caine, Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve. Smallville airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW. http://www.syfyportal.com/news424892.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
