Firstshowing.net have received information from a Brazilian movie site called Omelete, that recently interviewed Brandon Routh about the upcoming CBM "Scott Pilgrim Vs The World". They got some quotes from the actor about the possibility of him donning the cape again.

Routh (via a rough translation) says that he knows nothing about what's currently going on and, most importantly, that his contract to play Superman has since expired. "But if they call me again, back to the character without thinking twice"

Recent rumours seem to indicate that Warner Bros. might be looking at rebooting the "Superman" series. If this happens, Routh may not be donning the cape and tights again.

We'll keep you updated on this story as more information is announced.

Congratulations to Susan Schnitzer who was chosen as the winner of the May/June contest for one (1) autographed copy of "Flights of Fantasy: The Unauthorized But True Story of Radio & TV's Adventures of Superman" by author Michael J. Hayde. Your prize is on it's way to you.

For our July contest, we have teamed once again with Warner Brothers Home Video to give away one (1) DVD copy of the DC Universe original animated feature film "Green Lantern: First Flight".

Official Description:
Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated hero’s first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def .

Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog.

Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).

Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.

WSIL-TV reports that the recession is delaying plans to revitalize the Metropolis riverfront.

City leaders say all development proposals will be pushed back, until the economy turns around.

So the multi-million dollar project for now has been put on hold.

"Metropolis is not immune to the economy that faces us worldwide."

Mayor Billy McDaniel says a lot of the city's revenue comes from Harrah's Casino, and it-- along with the rest of the gaming industry-- has suffered.

"It's still running anywhere from $300,000-$400,000 a month shy of what it was making before" says McDaniel.

Add to that-- a tough environment for potential investors to get loans.

The riverfront project would have included a hotel, a marina, and some retail shops.

But don't count the idea out yet. The city still owns 34 acres of property along the Ohio.

When plans pick up again, the Mayor says the first thing likely to be developed will be a venue for concerts. He says Harrah's has expressed some interest in partnering on the project.

"It would be a Branson, Missouri type theatre that would seat anywhere from 2,500 to 4,000 people."

In a way, McDaniel believes the delay may have put Metropolis in a better position for negotiating.

"Maybe it has kept the city from making some mistakes of accepting proposals that were maybe less than what we really needed."

McDaniel says he's starting to see signs that the local economy is improving.

The numbers aren't final yet, but the mayor believes attendance at last week's archery tournaments in Massac County were higher than last year.

The World’s Greatest Super Heroes become America’s most wanted criminals – and are hunted by friends and foes alike – in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, the sixth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies.

A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies will be distributed by Warner Home Video on September 29, 2009.

The full-length animated film will be available as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD for $24.98 (SRP) and Blu-Ray Hi-Def for $29.99 (SRP) as well as a single disc DVD for $19.98 (SRP) and On Demand.

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is based on the popular Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel. Animation legend Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday, Green Lantern) is executive producer. Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier) is supervising producer. Sam Liu (The Batman) is directing a script written by Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier).

In the film, United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite – and recruit help – to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America.

The movie reunites the lead voices of Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor from the landmark Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series. Tim Daly (Private Practice), Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption) reprise their roles as Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor, respectively

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies - 2 Disc Special Edition version will have more than three hours of incredible bonus features, including:

- The Blackest Night: Inside the DC Comics Event: Behind-the-scenes of BLACKEST NIGHT, the epic DC Super Hero event in which the dead shall rise.
- A Test of Minds: Superman and Batman featurette with Jeph Loeb, giving viewers a fresh and revitalized look at the team-up of Superman and Batman working together despite their often competitive and challenging relationship.
- "Dinner with DC: With Special Guest Kevin Conroy": Reprising his role from Batman: The Animated Series, Kevin Conroy joins the crew for dinner to discuss their creative approach and what the Superman/Batman team-up means. The evening will be hosted by Voice Director Andrea Romano, Producer Bruce Timm and DC’s Gregory Noveck
- Extended Sneak Peak at Next DCU Film
- Digital Copy Download
- Widescreen (1.78:1)
- Two Episodes of Justice League Unlimited hand-picked by animation legend Bruce Timm

SupermanLand.com has posted a 'sneak peek' of one of the 15 new Action Comics #1 panels that will be mounted around the "Joe Shuster Lot" in Cleveland, Ohio later this Summer.

The weather & theft proof panels will be 30 x 40 and mounted on a nice heavy professional laser printed plate.

There will be 13 panels in all with the first featuring the cover of Action Comics #1 while the last will have a description of Superman's creation and photos of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The comic panels are just one of many new things that the Siegel & Shuster Society will be unveiling in the coming months to honor Superman's creators!

The Sceaming Tiki Cleveland Super Con, the first major comic book convention in Cleveland, Ohio since 1981, is officially set for Friday July 10 through Sunday July 12 at the Halle Building.

Edward James Olmos, Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor on Smallville) and Sam Witwer (Davis Bloome on Smallville), Helen Slater (Supergirl) and Ray Park (Darth Maul) are scheduled to appear. Artists Gary Friedrich, Craig Rousseau, Todd DeZago and Mike Gustovich and more will sign autographs and draw sketches.

The following is a complete schedule of events for the 3-day convention and celebration of the Man of Steel in the place of his birth.

FRIDAY JULY 10TH

4pm - Screaming Tiki Convention Floor Opens
5pm Wolfpack Entertainment’s Tribute to Jerry & Joe Video
6pm - Super-Toons! (A Look at Superman In Animation and his Impersonators)
7pm - DC Comic Panel (Mike Gustovich / Craig Rousseau / Eddy Newell)
8pm - Screaming Tiki Convention Floor Closes
8pm - Joe Shuster/ Superman Birthday Cake Cutting
9pm - Tiki Fan Appreciation Gathering

SATURDAY JULY 11TH

10am - Screaming Tiki Convention Floor Opens
10am - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Siegel House
12pm - Superman the Original Movies Trivia Contest (With Hosts Jim Bowers and John Field)
12pm Lollie the Trollie Super Tours Begin
1:30pm - Edward James Olmos panel
3pm - Last Son Movie Screening (Hanna Theater)
4pm - Siegel Shuster Family Panel (Hanna Theater)
5pm - From the Perhapanauts and Beyond (Todd Dezago / Craig Rousseau)
6pm - Star Wars Panel (Ray Park and Daniel Logan)
7pm - Screaming Tiki Convention Floor Closes

SUNDAY JULY 12TH

10am - Screaming Tiki Convention Floor Opens
10am - Movie Premiere of Heroic Ambition
11am - Star Wars Kids Lunch (Lower level of Halle Building)
12pm - Name That Movie! (John Field Video Trivia Contest)
1pm - Smallville Panel (Michael Rosenbaum, Sam Witwer, and Helen Slater)
2pm - 70 years of Marvel (Gary Friedrich / Mike Gustovich)
3pm - From Sci-Fi to Super Heroes (Steve Stanley / Mark McHaley)
4pm - Superman - The All American Hero Video (1941-78)
5pm - Screaming Tiki Convention Floor Closes

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Callum Blue has joined the ranks of “Smallville” as a series regular playing General Zod, the Kryptonian villain made famous in the Christopher Reeve-starring “Superman” movies.

Zod, one of Superman’s greatest opponents, was a Kryptonian general in charge of the planet’s military forces. After committing war crimes on the planet, Zod and his compatriots were banished to the Phantom Zone, though they’ve since broken free to attack Kal-El from time to time. Most recently, Zod was seen in the “Last Son” arc, co-authored by “Superman” helmer Richard Donner and Geoff Johns.

Despite his comic book presence, it’s undoubtedly “Wanted” actor Terence Stamp’s turn as the Kryptonian warmonger that remains the definitive version. Blue will have some very large shoes to fill when he assumes the role of Zod.

But Blue’s casting as Zod isn’t the only time the character has been brought up for a live-screen revival in recent memory. When there was still talk of a sequel to “Superman Returns” — before Warner Bros. announced plans to reboot the franchise, that is — rumors suggested that Jude Law might portray Zod against Brandon Routh’s Man of Steel.

Blue also marks the second brand new villain cast for “Smallville’s” latest season. Rumored “Green Lantern” contender Brian Austin Green has already landed the role of Metallo for at least two episodes in the series.

One of the many highlights of the recent 31st Annual Superman Celebration was the press mixer at Harrah's Metropolis Casino.

Taking questions from the audience was a celebrity panel consisting Noel Neill, Beverly Washburn, Phil Morris and Justin Hartley.

The Superman Super Site was present and we invite you to enjoy the following four part video of the press conference in it's entirety.

Is a spinoff in store for Smallville? There have been rumblings of this sort before, but once more it seems it's a possibility. Regarding Smallville, EW.com's Michael Ausiello reports this week, "The "s" word is being thrown around again. No, not Superman -- I'm talking about spinoff. With next season likely the show's last, rumor has it there's chatter around Smallville about ways to extend the franchise."

Smallville has been a remarkably durable series – the last couple of seasons many presumed would be the last when the season began, only for the show to get another renewal, and this September, Season 9 begins. In the past, there had been occasional talk about a spinoff – speculation sometimes including Justin Hartley's Oliver Queen / Green Arrow character – but so far, nothing concrete has been revealed in regards to what character or characters might be the focus of a second series set in the Smallville universe.

Brian Austin Green has joined the cast of Smallville as the cyborg villain Metallo.

Green, who co-starred in the axed Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, will appear in at least the first two episodes of Season 9.

TV Guide reports that Green will play the kryptonite-powered DC Comics baddie whose alter-ego is Daily Planet journalist John Corben.

The role of Zod, seen in the final scenes of Season 8, has yet to be cast.

There have been several incarnations of Metallo in the comic books. The first was scientist George Grant who used a powered suit of armour and a super-strength serum.

Journalist John Corben was the second version. He became Metallo when, following a near-fatal car crash, his brain was put into a robot body which had artificial human skin and was powered by a piece of kryptonite. He gained the ability to morph into any mechanical form and grow to gigantic size. His brother Roger Corben later assumed the mantle.

Season 9 of Smallville premieres in the USA on September 25. A UK transmission date has not yet been announced.

Brian Austin Green had recently been campaigning to play Green Lantern in Warner Bros' upcoming superhero movie. The film's title role has not yet been cast

Flying defiantly into a digital world, DC Comics will launch a weekly series of superhero comic strips next month, printed on full-size newspaper pages like the old-fashioned Sunday funnies.

The 12-week return to newsprint, called Wednesday Comics, makes its debut at comic-book stores July 8 and will offer 15 different stories for $3.99 in a broadsheet format, 14 inches by 20 inches. (New comic books are released across the USA on Wednesdays.)

Creators include John Arcudi and Lee Bermejo on Superman, Brian Azzarello on Batman, Adam and Joe Kubert on Sgt. Rock, Paul Pope on Adam Strange, Dave Gibbons on Kamandi, Kyle Baker on Hawkman and a pairing of Neil Gaiman and Michael Allred on the obscure hero Metamorpho.

All 12 weeks of the Superman strip will appear in USA TODAY as well, beginning July 8 with a full-page installment in the newspaper. The remaining 11 Superman strips will be available each Wednesday at usatoday.com.

"There's a certain romance to the history of the big old Sunday funnies that I wanted to try to recapture in Wednesday Comics," says DC art director Mark Chiarello. "Why not dust off the format and have a little fun?"

Check out the official announcement on the USA Today website.

He was a Hollywood icon, TV and movie star who served in the military during World War II and got his start in "Gone With the Wind."

But most people remember George Reeves as TV's Superman. Reeves played the Man of Steel on "The Adventures of Superman," which ran from 1952 to 1958.

Fifty years ago today, he was found dead in his home on June 16, 1959. The official cause was suicide, although speculation has since suggested Reeves may have been murdered or accidentally shot himself. All three scenarios are played out in the 2006 film, "Hollywoodland."

Reeves brought a warmth to the character that was later emulated by both Christopher Reeve and Brandon Routh. Although it's believed he grew tired of the character as the series waned, Reeves always gave a first-rate performance and never once undermined or belittled his audience.

In other words, Reeves was a class act. If Christopher Reeve made us believe a man could fly, then George Reeves simply made us believe.

The final day of the Superman Celebration kicked off with the annual car show at Fort Massac which featured many makes and models from over the past decades.

The always crowd pleasing costume contest was up next at noon with Jor-El, aka Steven Kirk (pictured right) serving as emcee. The costumes once again were outstanding with such entries as Mr. Freeze, Darkseid, Iron Man, and an amazing Red Tornado who took home the title as Best Hero.

Following the costume contest was the second official swearing in ceremony for "Honorary Citizens of Metropolis" which I was proud to participate in.

Jennifer and I then headed one block over to visit the Massac Theater and see first hand the restoration effort that lies ahead. Although the building is in need of major work, the brickwork & facade are in good condition and a restoration is absolutely possible with the help of the recently formed Save the Massac Organization.

We next decided to head across the river into Paducah for lunch but as opposed to taking I-24, we tried a different route through the small town of Brookport, IL on Hwy. 45 which took us across the Irvin S. Cobb bridge.

I only mention this because if you have never been across this bridge before, it will result in a white knuckled drive because the unique roadway will cause your car to shimmy side to side from Illinois to Kentucky.

The Celebration would wind down with a scavenger hunt at 3:00pm and by 5:00pm, Market Street and the surrounding area were almost completely empty of all vendors with only a few tents left to remind everyone of the past four days of festivities and excitement.

Tomorrow, Jennifer and I will begin our journey back to South Carolina with fond memories of the past four days and the friends we were able to see once again.

Although the 32nd Celebration is a full year away, it will be a joy to return to Metropolis in 2010 and see everyone once again.

The third full day of the Superman Celebration started off with a quick stop by the Metropolis Planet offices where Jennifer & I posed for pictures by the iconic "Daily Planet" globe located in front in the building.

We next journeyed to the Artists Alley where we met our friend and actor Jeffrey Breslaurer whom we had met at the 2008 Superman Celebration. Jeffrey was gracious enough to grant me a quick interview about his career which I will have posted to the site soon.

We also visited with artist Kevin Williams and his famous sidekick "Muley" and were treated to an interview by the two of them as well followed by a stop to a very packed Super Museum to pick up tickets for the George Awards and Auction later in the evening.

It was then off to the Metropolis Chamber for our VIP autograph session with Noel Neill, Phil Morris and Justin Hartley. Each one was very cordial and took the time to speak with every fan as well as sign any items they had.

The evening was wrapped up with the always exciting George Awards and Auction which took place this year at the Metropolis Community Center.

The presentation of awards kicked off the night's festivities with the Noel Neill Award going to Metropolis Tourism director Angie Shelton. The coveted George Award was presented to Steven Kirk who has helped with the Metropolis Celebration for many years including organizing the "Most People Dressed as Superman" World Record attempt in 2008 as well as emceeing the auction for the second year.

Other awards presented were the "Superman of Metropolis" certificates which are awarded to individuals for their work in helping to promote Metropolis and the Celebration. Much to my surprise and joy, I was presented with one of these awards (pictured above right) inscribed to me by Noel Neill, Beverly Washburn and Larry Ward which I will cherish always.

Tomorrow will be the final day of the celebration but many activities are planned such as the annual costume contest, scavenger hunt and the swearing in ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis. Check out the site tomorrow for a complete recap of the final day's events.

Day three of the Superman Celebration kicked off with the 3rd Annual Superman Fans Baseball Game. After 9 innings of awesome gameplay, the Metropolis Marvels came out on top with a final score of 19 - 17 over the Smallville Meteors.

Next up was a stop by the Artists Alley where Jennifer & I met Beverly Washburn (pictured right) and talked to her in length about her amazing film & television career.

We also met many artists and writers that were also on hand such as Lin Workman, Jay Chuppe, Kevin Williams, Adam Shaw and "Flights of Fantasy" author Michael Hayde.

After a visit by the Metropolis Chamber to pick up our press passes and purchase an "Honorary Citizen of Metropolis" certificate (swearing in for me is Sunday), we decided to have lunch at the new Dippin Dots on Superman Square which is the largest one in the world.

The Americana Hollywood museum was next on our agenda and features all the cool collectibles Jim Hambrick has amassed over the years from such genres as Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Monster Movies, Elvis Presley and John Wayne. This museum is an absolute must see when you visit Metropolis and like the Super Museum, is always being updated and switched around.

To finish out the evening, Jennifer and I attended the press mixer at Harrah's Casino which featured question & answer time with Noel Neill, Beverly Washburn, Phil Morris, and Justin Hartley.

Everyone on the celebrity panel was extremely cordial and very forthcoming with answers to everyone's questions. Video of the entire press mixer will be posted tomorrow so please be sure to check it out to see what everyone had to say.

Tomorrow is another full day of events with such highlights as the George Awards & Auction and the celebrity autograph sessions. Check in tomorrow night for a complete recap of the third full day of the Superman Celebration!

In her new heartfelt and deeply revealing autobiography, "Reel Tears: The Beverly Washburn Story", Beverly talks from the soul about her astounding career as a child actress, and the difficulties she encountered as she became a teenager and then an adult. She also reflects back on her most famous movies, with many behind-the-scenes anecdotes never before revealed, and discusses her enduring friendships with some of entertainment's most prominent performers, including Jack Benny, Loretta Young, Lou Costello, and George Reeves.

Beverly Washburn was one of Hollywood's most familiar child actors during the 1950s and ‘60s, a consummate performer who excelled at both comedy and drama with equal ease. Renowned for her uncanny ability to cry on cue, she appeared in countless television shows during the medium's Golden Age, and many of the era's best-loved movies, including Superman & The Mole Men, Walt Disney's Old Yeller, The Greatest Show on Earth, Shane, and Spider Baby, just to name a few.

Beverly made her first movie at age 6, and quickly found her niche. Over the years, her circle of friends included some of the biggest names in movies and television, many of whom she "dated" in the pages of the fan magazines - and in real life. But Beverly's fame went far beyond the silver screen. In the 1960s, for example, she even cut a hit record - "Everybody Loves Saturday Night" - written by the legendary folk artist Pete Seeger.

Click here to purchase your copy of "Reel Tears" for just $19.95 + $5 postage. Coming in June!