Fecha de emisión: 3 de Diciembre de 2010
Estrellas invitadas: John Glover (Lionel Luthor), John Schneider (Johnathan Kent)
Director: Kelly Souders
Escritores: Brian Q. Miller
JOHN GLOVER REGRESA COMO LIONEL LUTHOR; LA PRODUCTORA EJECUTIVA KELLY SOUDERS HACE SU DEBUT COMO DIRECTORA — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) consigue una caja Kryptoniana que una vez perteneció a Lionel Luthor (John Glover). Cuando Clark (Tom Welling) accidentalmente activa la caja, es transportado a un universo paralelo en donde Lionel encontró a Clark en los campos de maíz en lugar de los Kents. En este universo, Clark Luthor es un asesino y Lois (Erica Durance) está comprometida con Oliver (Justin Hartley) y ambos odian a Clark. Clark debe tener cuidado de no darle indicios a Lionel de que él no es su hijo mientras que intenta descubrir como regresar a la Tierra donde el mostruo de Clark Luthor fue transportado en su lugar. La Productora Ejecutiva Kelly Souders dirige el episodio escrito por Bryan Q. Miller.
- ACTUALIZADO 13/09/10: (Brian Q. Miller, twitter) Se confirma el escritor del episodio.
@bryanQmiller: And to anyone who's asked: me = Episode 10 of Smallville this season. Just walked out of the studio/network pitch.
("Y para todo el que preguntó: yo = Espisodio 10 de Smallville esta temporada. Acabo de salir de la presentación al estudio/cadena").
("Y para todo el que preguntó: yo = Espisodio 10 de Smallville esta temporada. Acabo de salir de la presentación al estudio/cadena").
@MattMitovich: I tried, oh how I tried, to get Episode 10 title from Brian + Kelly. All they'll say: 'You'll LOVE it.'
("Intenté, oh cómo intenté, conseguir el título del episodio 10 de Brian y Kelly. Todo lo que me dijeron fue: 'Te encantará'").
("Intenté, oh cómo intenté, conseguir el título del episodio 10 de Brian y Kelly. Todo lo que me dijeron fue: 'Te encantará'").
Ausiello: I hear episode 10 may be titled “Luthor,” so draw your own conclusions. Actually, let me help you: I’m guessing that ties in with his pa Lionel’s return. But I could be wrong!
("¿Tienes alguna novedad sobre la posibilidad de que Michael Rosenbaum regrese a Smallville? - He oído que el episodio 10 puede que se llame 'Luthor', así es que saca tus propias conclusiones. En realidad, déjame ayudarte: creo que eso se enlaza con el regreso de su papé Lionel. ¡Pero puedo estar equivocado!")
- ACTUALIZADO 30/09/10: (Al Septien, twitter) Nuevas informaciones.
@desichick81: so, is Luthor the title for episode 10?
@alseptien: Yes.
("¿Es Luthor el título del episodio 10? - Sí").
@costas_22: So 10-10 is called Luthor?Anything you can share about that?Even the smallest thing?
@alseptien: There is someone named Luthor in it... : )
("Así es que el 10 se llama Luthor ¿Algo que puedas compartir? ¿Aunque sea lo más pequeño? - Hay alguien llamado Luthor en él...")
@alseptien: Yes.
("¿Es Luthor el título del episodio 10? - Sí").
@costas_22: So 10-10 is called Luthor?Anything you can share about that?Even the smallest thing?
@alseptien: There is someone named Luthor in it... : )
("Así es que el 10 se llama Luthor ¿Algo que puedas compartir? ¿Aunque sea lo más pequeño? - Hay alguien llamado Luthor en él...")
- ACTUALIZADO 26/10/10: (TVSquad) In an upcoming episode, Clark will visit an alternate Earth where the Clark of this world has been raised by someone else than the Kents.
I loved the TV series 'Sliders' where the characters traveled to a different Earth each week. It was quite entertaining to discover how this weekly Earth differed from their original one and how their alternates lived their lives. I expect that this special 'Smallville' episode will be as entertaining especially if Lionel Luthor is the one who ended up raising Clark! If that theory is true, will Lionel have exploited Clark's powers all his life for profit?! How will being raised by someone else than the Kents affect Clark's powers ... maybe he didn't develop them as much as "our" Clark?
("En un próximo episodio, Clark visitará una Toerra alternativa donde el Clark de este mundo ha sido criado por alguien más que los Kents.
Me encanta que las series de TV vayan por caminos en los que los personajes viajan a diferentes Tierras cada semana. Es muy entretenido el descubrir cómo la semana de esta Tierra se diferencia de la original y cómo sus alternos viven sus vidas. Espero que este episodio especial de Smallville sea tan entretenido ¡especialmente si Lionel Luthor es uno de los que acaban criando a Clark! Si esa teoría es cierta, ¿habrá explotado toda su vida Lionel los poderes de Clark para su propio beneficio? ¿Cómo haber sido criado por otros más que los Kents afecta a los poderes de Clark...? ¿quizá no los ha desarrollado como 'nuestro' Clark?").
http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/10/26/spoil ... mallville/
- ACTUALIZADO 27/10/10: (Al Septien, twitter) Nuevas informaciones.
@AlisaLea: What is going to happen in the 'alternate reality' episode? #Smallville
@alseptien: You'll have to watch.
("¿Qué va a pasar en el episodio de la 'realidad alternativa'? - Tendrás que verlo
@history1776: LUTHOR sounds like it'd be a great episode for Kelly to direct. Just out of curiosity, any words to describe Lois' role in it?
@alseptien: different.
("Luthor parece que será un gran episodio para que Kelly lo dirija. Sólo por curiosidad, ¿alguna palabra para describir el papel de Lois en él? - Diferente")
@mcvs2104: Does Lois interact with Lionel in Luthor?. Erica and John Glover were awesome in #Crusade and #Noir
@alseptien: Can't remember. But, don't think so.
("¿Interactuará Lois con Lionel en Luthor? Erica y John Glover estuvieron impresionantes en Crusade y Noir - No lo recuerdo. Pero, creo que no.
@history1776: Is Kelly Souders directing LUTHOR this week? If so, I wish her luck.
@alseptien: Will do.
("¿Está Kelly dirigiendo Luthor esta semana? Si es así, desearle suerte. Se la daremos")
@alseptien: You'll have to watch.
("¿Qué va a pasar en el episodio de la 'realidad alternativa'? - Tendrás que verlo
@history1776: LUTHOR sounds like it'd be a great episode for Kelly to direct. Just out of curiosity, any words to describe Lois' role in it?
@alseptien: different.
("Luthor parece que será un gran episodio para que Kelly lo dirija. Sólo por curiosidad, ¿alguna palabra para describir el papel de Lois en él? - Diferente")
@mcvs2104: Does Lois interact with Lionel in Luthor?. Erica and John Glover were awesome in #Crusade and #Noir
@alseptien: Can't remember. But, don't think so.
("¿Interactuará Lois con Lionel en Luthor? Erica y John Glover estuvieron impresionantes en Crusade y Noir - No lo recuerdo. Pero, creo que no.
@history1776: Is Kelly Souders directing LUTHOR this week? If so, I wish her luck.
@alseptien: Will do.
("¿Está Kelly dirigiendo Luthor esta semana? Si es así, desearle suerte. Se la daremos")
I can only confirm that Lois is for certain in the “Luthor” episode; to say anything further would be to ruin too much fun. Sorry! (Remember, I’m all about the tease, not the spoil.)
("¿Será Lois parte del universo alternativo en el episodio Luthor? Si es así, ¿Puedes darnos alguna pista sobre cuál puede ser su historia ahí?
Sólo puedo confirmar que Lois está seguro en el episodio "Luthor"; decir algo más podría arruinar mucha diversión. ¡Lo siento! Recordad, que estoy de acuerdo con dar pistas, pero no con dar spoilers")
http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-ne ... -and-more/
- ACTUALIZADO 08/11/10: (@Bret_Stevens, twitter) John recently shot "Smallville" scenes in Vancouver, BC. In a few weeks he returns for more filming. Yay! More Johnathan Kent this season.
("John recientemente filmó escenas de "Smallville en Vancouver, BC. Y en unas cuantas semanas regresará para filmar más. ¡Yay! Más Johnathan Kent en esta temporada").
- ACTUALIZADO 10/11/10: (Al Septien, twitter) Nuevas informaciones.
@Fede3004: Hey Al, I'm so looking forward to Luthor, is there going to be good clois stuff in it?
@alseptien: a lot of good stuff all around. It's a VERY cool ep. kind of one of those mindf%&# eps.
("Estoy pendiente de Luthor, ¿va a haber buen material Clois en él? - Hay un montón de buen material por todas partes. Es un episodio MUY guay. Es uno de esos episodios alucinantes")
@emy2003: I'm really curious about Lois' role in Luthor.
@alseptien: No spoilers on that one. All I'll say is... it's a very cool ep.
("Estoy realmente curiosa sobre el papel de Lois en Luthor - No spoilers sobre eso. Todo lo que diré es... que es un episodio muy guay")
@lorrainecollins: one word to describe Ollie in Luthor? pretty please?
@alseptien: defiant.
("Una palabra para describir a Ollie en Luthor? - Desafiante")
@PitBullLane: How would you describe Clark at the beginning of Luthor versus at the end of it? Will Jordan Hawley be writing another ep soon?
@alseptien: Yes. But I don't like to announce for other people. I'll let the respective actor or Kryptonsite do that.
("¿Cómo describirías a Clark al comienzo frente al final de Luthor? ¿Escribirá Jordan Hawley otro episodio pronto? - Sí. Pero no me gusta hacer anuncios por otras personas. Dejaré al respectivo actor o a Kriptonsite que haga eso")
@costas_22: Any idea on when we can expect to see Glover or Schneider after Luthor?
@alseptien: Glover will return soon. Schneider prob. later.
("¿Alguna idea de cuándo podemos esperar a ver a Glover o a Schneider después de Luthor? - Glover regresará pronto. Schenider probablemente más tarde")
@alseptien: a lot of good stuff all around. It's a VERY cool ep. kind of one of those mindf%&# eps.
("Estoy pendiente de Luthor, ¿va a haber buen material Clois en él? - Hay un montón de buen material por todas partes. Es un episodio MUY guay. Es uno de esos episodios alucinantes")
@emy2003: I'm really curious about Lois' role in Luthor.
@alseptien: No spoilers on that one. All I'll say is... it's a very cool ep.
("Estoy realmente curiosa sobre el papel de Lois en Luthor - No spoilers sobre eso. Todo lo que diré es... que es un episodio muy guay")
@lorrainecollins: one word to describe Ollie in Luthor? pretty please?
@alseptien: defiant.
("Una palabra para describir a Ollie en Luthor? - Desafiante")
@PitBullLane: How would you describe Clark at the beginning of Luthor versus at the end of it? Will Jordan Hawley be writing another ep soon?
@alseptien: Yes. But I don't like to announce for other people. I'll let the respective actor or Kryptonsite do that.
("¿Cómo describirías a Clark al comienzo frente al final de Luthor? ¿Escribirá Jordan Hawley otro episodio pronto? - Sí. Pero no me gusta hacer anuncios por otras personas. Dejaré al respectivo actor o a Kriptonsite que haga eso")
@costas_22: Any idea on when we can expect to see Glover or Schneider after Luthor?
@alseptien: Glover will return soon. Schneider prob. later.
("¿Alguna idea de cuándo podemos esperar a ver a Glover o a Schneider después de Luthor? - Glover regresará pronto. Schenider probablemente más tarde")
GP: Graham Tracey quería saber, cómo se consiguió, y yo no sabía esto, así es que fue un spoiler para mí, así es que se lo adelanto al resto del mundo. ¿Cómo fue el conseguir la rara oportunidad de escribir para Lionel Luthor/John Glover?
BQM: Fue absolutamente genial. Lo que fue una de las mayores sorpresas al escribir para él, y tiene sentido totalmente cuando vuelves a pensar en ello, piensas en él como alguien súper articulado, sabes, porque hace muchas referencias, y la tendencia natural es sobreescribirlo porque es es un personaje tan educado. Y John Glover es un hombre muy educado, pero es como que, el personaje mismo es tan educado y tan austero y está muy por encima, tiene súper clase. Y luego cuando lo revisas, después de escribirlo y ver los episodios en los que ha estado, en realidad, es sólo el cómo Glover lleva al personaje de Lionel lo que hace que debería de sobreescribirse, porque él dice las cosas muy claramente, y muy simples, pero siempre habla con un fin. Así es que fue esta interesante sobreescritura y entonces mirar a través de todo y darse cuenta que, "Oh, no, necesito echar esto atrás un poco más." Así es que fue un proceso en varios pasos para escribir cómo *parecía* que debería ser escrito, y luego verlo y darte cuenta de que," Oh, no, no es eso en realidad... es sólo cómo él actúa." Eso es lo que él aportó. Así es que fue muy interesante. Due muy interesante. Está encantado de regresar.
GP: Pero, sabes, con eso, con el que John Glover regrese, pienso que es algo que, va a ser un giro porque se supone que está muerto.
BQM: ¡Es un tipo de giro! Mírate.
GP: Lo sé, así es que, podría ser fácil preguntarte cuál es ese giro, pero no creo que vayas a contárnoslo.
BQM: No pienso que pueda contar cuál es el giro, pero hay algo que creo que E!Online, en algún momento, apuntó que podría explicarlo. Así es que hay una caza de pistas.
[Lo que comentaban de E! Online es lo de que era un Universo Alternativo.]
http://www.thecomicforums.com/forum2/in ... pic=173780
BQM: Fue absolutamente genial. Lo que fue una de las mayores sorpresas al escribir para él, y tiene sentido totalmente cuando vuelves a pensar en ello, piensas en él como alguien súper articulado, sabes, porque hace muchas referencias, y la tendencia natural es sobreescribirlo porque es es un personaje tan educado. Y John Glover es un hombre muy educado, pero es como que, el personaje mismo es tan educado y tan austero y está muy por encima, tiene súper clase. Y luego cuando lo revisas, después de escribirlo y ver los episodios en los que ha estado, en realidad, es sólo el cómo Glover lleva al personaje de Lionel lo que hace que debería de sobreescribirse, porque él dice las cosas muy claramente, y muy simples, pero siempre habla con un fin. Así es que fue esta interesante sobreescritura y entonces mirar a través de todo y darse cuenta que, "Oh, no, necesito echar esto atrás un poco más." Así es que fue un proceso en varios pasos para escribir cómo *parecía* que debería ser escrito, y luego verlo y darte cuenta de que," Oh, no, no es eso en realidad... es sólo cómo él actúa." Eso es lo que él aportó. Así es que fue muy interesante. Due muy interesante. Está encantado de regresar.
GP: Pero, sabes, con eso, con el que John Glover regrese, pienso que es algo que, va a ser un giro porque se supone que está muerto.
BQM: ¡Es un tipo de giro! Mírate.
GP: Lo sé, así es que, podría ser fácil preguntarte cuál es ese giro, pero no creo que vayas a contárnoslo.
BQM: No pienso que pueda contar cuál es el giro, pero hay algo que creo que E!Online, en algún momento, apuntó que podría explicarlo. Así es que hay una caza de pistas.
[Lo que comentaban de E! Online es lo de que era un Universo Alternativo.]
http://www.thecomicforums.com/forum2/in ... pic=173780
JOHN GLOVER RETURNS AS LIONEL LUTHOR; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER KELLY SOUDERS MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) acquires a Kryptonian box that once belonged to Lionel Luthor (John Glover). When Clark (Tom Welling) accidentally activates the box, he’s transported to a parallel universe where Lionel found Clark in the cornfields instead of the Kents. In this universe, Clark Luthor is a murderer and Lois (Erica Durance) is engaged to Oliver (Justin Hartley) and both of them hate Clark. Clark must be careful not to tip off Lionel that he’s not his son while trying to figure out how to get back to Earth where the monster Clark Luthor was transported in his place. Executive Producer Kelly Souders directed the episode written by Bryan Q. Miller.
JOHN GLOVER REGRESA COMO LIONEL LUTHOR; LA PRODUCTORA EJECUTIVA KELLY SOUDERS HACE SU DEBUT COMO DIRECTORA — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) consigue una caja Kryptoniana que una vez perteneció a Lionel Luthor (John Glover). Cuando Clark (Tom Welling) accidentalmente activa la caja, es transportado a un universo paralelo en donde Lionel encontró a Clark en los campos de maíz en lugar de los Kents. En este universo, Clark Luthor es un asesino y Lois (Erica Durance) está comprometida con Oliver (Justin Hartley) y ambos odian a Clark. Clark debe tener cuidado de no darle indicios a Lionel de que él no es su hijo mientras que intenta descubrir como regresar a la Tierra donde el mostruo de Clark Luthor fue transportado en su lugar. La Productora Ejecutiva Kelly Souders dirige el episodio escrito por Bryan Q. Miller.
JOHN GLOVER REGRESA COMO LIONEL LUTHOR; LA PRODUCTORA EJECUTIVA KELLY SOUDERS HACE SU DEBUT COMO DIRECTORA — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) consigue una caja Kryptoniana que una vez perteneció a Lionel Luthor (John Glover). Cuando Clark (Tom Welling) accidentalmente activa la caja, es transportado a un universo paralelo en donde Lionel encontró a Clark en los campos de maíz en lugar de los Kents. En este universo, Clark Luthor es un asesino y Lois (Erica Durance) está comprometida con Oliver (Justin Hartley) y ambos odian a Clark. Clark debe tener cuidado de no darle indicios a Lionel de que él no es su hijo mientras que intenta descubrir como regresar a la Tierra donde el mostruo de Clark Luthor fue transportado en su lugar. La Productora Ejecutiva Kelly Souders dirige el episodio escrito por Bryan Q. Miller.
@alseptien: Just watched LUTHOR director's cut. F'ing AWESOME. Kudos to writer, director, stars and everyone else involved!
("Acabo de ver el corte del director de Luthor. COMPLETAMENTE IMPRESIONANTE. ¡Felicitaciones al escritor, director, estrellas y todo el mundo que está involucrado!")
@Fe_Rosa21: Hi, Al! How are you doing? So excited for "Abandoned" today! And the "Luthor" OD is kickass!
@alseptien: Both really fun eps!!
(¡Hola Al, ¿cómo estás? ¡Estoy muy excitada por Abandoned hoy! ¡Y la descripción de 'Luthor' es increíble! - ¡Ambos son episodios realmente entretenidos!")
@saypoetry86: awesome is Tess in the alter universe......
@alseptien: she's in the ep.
("Increíble, ¿está Tess en el universo alternativo? - Ella está en el episodio")
@Fe_Rosa21: Can you tell if we´ll see AU!Tess too in "Luthor" or just Tess?
@alseptien: can't say, you'll have to watch.
("¿Puedes decirnos si veremos a una Tess del universo alternativo en Luthor o sólo a Tess? - No puedo decirlo, tendrás que esperar y ver")
@BrianG1227: Hey Al! I LOVE the sounds of "Luthor!" But why's Clark named Clark in the alt world when he was named after Martha's maiden name?
@alseptien: Dude, you're too good. : )
("¡Adoro cómo suena Luthor! ¿Pero por qué Clark se llama Clark en el universo alternativo cuando le pusieron el nombre por el nombre de soltera de Martha? - Chico, qué bueno eres.")
@BrianG1227: Thanks! Does that mean there's some significance to him still being named Clark? Were Lionel and Martha together there...
@alseptien: hmmm. I like how you put things together, dude. : )
("Gracias. ¿Significa eso que hay algún significado en el que siga llamándose Clark? ¿Están Lionel y Martha justos ahí...? - Me gusta cómo pones las cosas juntas, chico")
@history1776: The LUTHOR description is so intriguing. Is "Clark Luthor" a monster to the core or is there still some good in him?
@alseptien: That's something you'll have to wait and see in the ep.
("La descripción de Luthor es muy interesante. ¿Es 'Clark Luthor' un mostruo de corazón o aún queda algo bueno en él? - Eso es algo que tendrás que esperar y verlo en el episodio")
("Acabo de ver el corte del director de Luthor. COMPLETAMENTE IMPRESIONANTE. ¡Felicitaciones al escritor, director, estrellas y todo el mundo que está involucrado!")
@Fe_Rosa21: Hi, Al! How are you doing? So excited for "Abandoned" today! And the "Luthor" OD is kickass!
@alseptien: Both really fun eps!!
(¡Hola Al, ¿cómo estás? ¡Estoy muy excitada por Abandoned hoy! ¡Y la descripción de 'Luthor' es increíble! - ¡Ambos son episodios realmente entretenidos!")
@saypoetry86: awesome is Tess in the alter universe......
@alseptien: she's in the ep.
("Increíble, ¿está Tess en el universo alternativo? - Ella está en el episodio")
@Fe_Rosa21: Can you tell if we´ll see AU!Tess too in "Luthor" or just Tess?
@alseptien: can't say, you'll have to watch.
("¿Puedes decirnos si veremos a una Tess del universo alternativo en Luthor o sólo a Tess? - No puedo decirlo, tendrás que esperar y ver")
@BrianG1227: Hey Al! I LOVE the sounds of "Luthor!" But why's Clark named Clark in the alt world when he was named after Martha's maiden name?
@alseptien: Dude, you're too good. : )
("¡Adoro cómo suena Luthor! ¿Pero por qué Clark se llama Clark en el universo alternativo cuando le pusieron el nombre por el nombre de soltera de Martha? - Chico, qué bueno eres.")
@BrianG1227: Thanks! Does that mean there's some significance to him still being named Clark? Were Lionel and Martha together there...
@alseptien: hmmm. I like how you put things together, dude. : )
("Gracias. ¿Significa eso que hay algún significado en el que siga llamándose Clark? ¿Están Lionel y Martha justos ahí...? - Me gusta cómo pones las cosas juntas, chico")
@history1776: The LUTHOR description is so intriguing. Is "Clark Luthor" a monster to the core or is there still some good in him?
@alseptien: That's something you'll have to wait and see in the ep.
("La descripción de Luthor es muy interesante. ¿Es 'Clark Luthor' un mostruo de corazón o aún queda algo bueno en él? - Eso es algo que tendrás que esperar y verlo en el episodio")
Luego, el 10 de Diciembre, Michael Shanks hace su aparición final como Hawkman y Chloe (Alliosn Mack) regresa, brevemente. (Ella estará en cuatro episodios más antes de que la serie termine). 'Va a suceder un gran cliffhanger en la tanda de primavera, porque hay un par de grandes giros en ese episodio', dice el productor ejecutivo Brian Peterson. 'Las cosas no van muy bien para nuestros héroes. Justo cuando Clark está en lo alto del mundo, las cosas empiezan a desbaratarse alrededor de él.
En el nuevo año, la historia del Lex clon se calentará y la enemistad pública hacia los héroes continuará creciendo. "Clark va a descubrir que a menudo está salvando a gente que se han vuelto contra él, y eso lo girará en una nueva dirección", dice Peterson. "Esto plantea un nuevo obstáculo en su evolución".
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Sci-fi-Preview-1025643.aspx
- Scan gracias a @fallenstar88-
Ultraman I aparece por primera vez en la "Justice League of America" #29 (Agosto 1964) y es creado por Gardner Fox y Mike Sekowsky.
En la épca de Pre-Crisis de los cómics, se supone que existían muchos mundos paralelos (que se van nombrando numerados para distinguirlos) y en el llamado "Tierra-3" es donde Jur-Ul envía a su hijo Kal-Ul de su planeta Krypton a Tierra-3.
En esta Tierra, donde existe Kriptonita (desconociéndose su origen, porque ahí no ha explotado Krypton), Kal-Ul se convierte en Ultraman, ya que el efecto que tiene en él, es distinto: la exposición a la kriptonita hace que obtenga poderes, es más, el contacto repetido con la misma le iba dotando de nuevos poderes.
Así, se convierte en el villano Ultraman, que se une a un grupo criminal llamado "El Sindicato del Delito de América"
Entre los superpoderes nuevos que va adquiriendo con cada nueva exposición, obtiene la habilidad de ver a través de las barreras dimensionales, que es como alerta al Sindicato de la existencia de otras "Tierras".
Gracias a esto, el Sindicato pudo atacar a la Liga de la Justicia y a la Sociedad de la Justicia.
En los años 80, Ultraman se asoció con Lex Luthor de Tierra-1 y Alexei Luthor de Tierra-2 para intentar eliminar al Supermán de Tierra-1 (Kal-El) y al Supermán de Tierra-2 (Kal-L), pero fracasaron, ya que estos Supermanes fueron ayudados por el heróico Alexander Luthor de Tierra-3 (DC Comics Presents annual 1, 1982).
Más tarde, Ultraman se unió al resto del Sindicato del Delito en un viaje a través del tiempo para unirse al villano llamado Per Degaton en su intento de conquistar Tierra-2, aunque tampoco tuvieron éxito.
El original Ultraman fue eliminado en la serie "Crisis en las Tierras Infinitas" (1985) donde, angustiado por el hecho de que sus superpoderes eran inútiles, voló directamente contra la nube de antimateria que estaba destruyendo a Tierra-3.
En la épca de Pre-Crisis de los cómics, se supone que existían muchos mundos paralelos (que se van nombrando numerados para distinguirlos) y en el llamado "Tierra-3" es donde Jur-Ul envía a su hijo Kal-Ul de su planeta Krypton a Tierra-3.
En esta Tierra, donde existe Kriptonita (desconociéndose su origen, porque ahí no ha explotado Krypton), Kal-Ul se convierte en Ultraman, ya que el efecto que tiene en él, es distinto: la exposición a la kriptonita hace que obtenga poderes, es más, el contacto repetido con la misma le iba dotando de nuevos poderes.
Así, se convierte en el villano Ultraman, que se une a un grupo criminal llamado "El Sindicato del Delito de América"
Entre los superpoderes nuevos que va adquiriendo con cada nueva exposición, obtiene la habilidad de ver a través de las barreras dimensionales, que es como alerta al Sindicato de la existencia de otras "Tierras".
Gracias a esto, el Sindicato pudo atacar a la Liga de la Justicia y a la Sociedad de la Justicia.
En los años 80, Ultraman se asoció con Lex Luthor de Tierra-1 y Alexei Luthor de Tierra-2 para intentar eliminar al Supermán de Tierra-1 (Kal-El) y al Supermán de Tierra-2 (Kal-L), pero fracasaron, ya que estos Supermanes fueron ayudados por el heróico Alexander Luthor de Tierra-3 (DC Comics Presents annual 1, 1982).
Más tarde, Ultraman se unió al resto del Sindicato del Delito en un viaje a través del tiempo para unirse al villano llamado Per Degaton en su intento de conquistar Tierra-2, aunque tampoco tuvieron éxito.
El original Ultraman fue eliminado en la serie "Crisis en las Tierras Infinitas" (1985) donde, angustiado por el hecho de que sus superpoderes eran inútiles, voló directamente contra la nube de antimateria que estaba destruyendo a Tierra-3.
@hollywoodgirl05: are we going to get to see good Lionel again? or will he be the magnificent bastard in all his episodes? either way is fine by me
@alseptien: can't reveal that, but you should keep watching.
("¿Vamos a ver al Lionel bueno de nuevo? ¿O será el magnífico bastardo en todos sus episodios? De cualquier manera está bien para mí - No puedo revelar eso, pero deberías seguir mirando")
@ginnytwin: When's the next time we'll see Clark at the DP, preferably working? Will we be seeing the old Lois/Blur phone booth anytime soon?
@alseptien: 1) I believe Luthor... and 2) Icarus.
("¿Cuándo será la próxima vez que veamos a Clark en el DP, preferiblemente trabajando? ¿Y veremos la vieja cabina de teléfonos de Lois/Blur pronto? - 1) Creo que en Luthor... 2) Icarus")
@alseptien: can't reveal that, but you should keep watching.
("¿Vamos a ver al Lionel bueno de nuevo? ¿O será el magnífico bastardo en todos sus episodios? De cualquier manera está bien para mí - No puedo revelar eso, pero deberías seguir mirando")
@ginnytwin: When's the next time we'll see Clark at the DP, preferably working? Will we be seeing the old Lois/Blur phone booth anytime soon?
@alseptien: 1) I believe Luthor... and 2) Icarus.
("¿Cuándo será la próxima vez que veamos a Clark en el DP, preferiblemente trabajando? ¿Y veremos la vieja cabina de teléfonos de Lois/Blur pronto? - 1) Creo que en Luthor... 2) Icarus")
@AlisaLea: Hi. Great to hear from you. Any suprises for us in Luthor? #Smallville
@alseptien: Some AWESOME scenes!! KS and BQM did an amazing job!!
("¿Alguna sorpresa para nosotros en Luthor? - ¡¡¡Algunas escenas INCREIBLES!!! ¡¡KS y BQM hicieron un maravilloso trabajo")
@WendySue1972: Can't wait to se John Glover back
@alseptien: He's amazing. As magnificent a bastard as ever !!
("No puedo esperar a ver a John Glover de nuevo - Él es increíble. ¡Tan magnífico como bastardo como nunca!")
@GabeVert09: Al How are you!? How was your thanksgiving!? Im really excited for Luthor & Icarus! Would u say they got the popcorn goods?
@alseptien: Absolutely. And icarus is a great cliffhanger.
("¡Estoy realmente excitada por Luthor e Icarus. ¿Dirías que se merecen las palomitas? - Absolutamente. E Icarus es un genial cliffhanger")
@alseptien: Some AWESOME scenes!! KS and BQM did an amazing job!!
("¿Alguna sorpresa para nosotros en Luthor? - ¡¡¡Algunas escenas INCREIBLES!!! ¡¡KS y BQM hicieron un maravilloso trabajo")
@WendySue1972: Can't wait to se John Glover back
@alseptien: He's amazing. As magnificent a bastard as ever !!
("No puedo esperar a ver a John Glover de nuevo - Él es increíble. ¡Tan magnífico como bastardo como nunca!")
@GabeVert09: Al How are you!? How was your thanksgiving!? Im really excited for Luthor & Icarus! Would u say they got the popcorn goods?
@alseptien: Absolutely. And icarus is a great cliffhanger.
("¡Estoy realmente excitada por Luthor e Icarus. ¿Dirías que se merecen las palomitas? - Absolutamente. E Icarus es un genial cliffhanger")
¡Lionel Luthor Vive! Primicia sobre el Regreso del Gran Papá Malo de Smallville
by Megan Masters 01 de Diciembre, 2010 11:30 AM PST
El querido difunto de Smallville Lionel Luthor está de vuelta a la acción esta semana, y acabamos de tener el placer de hablar con su alter ego John Glover (quien también resulta ser uno de los hombres más simpáticos de la farándula — ¡palabra de honor!).
He aquí lo que tiene que contarnos sobre el regreso de la muerte del algunas veces villano patriarca.
¡Sorpresa! Lionel Luthor está vivo. Estamos tan contentos de verte de nuevo en Smallville.
¡Fue tan genial el regresar! Tuve una bienvenida tan calurosa. La mayor parte del equipo está allí aún y me echaban de menos y me lo hicieron saber. Fue tan bonito.
¿Cuál fue su reacción al descubrir que te querían de vuelta a la serie?
Fue una gran sorpresa. Cuando Kelly Souders y Brian Peterson me llamaron y me dijeron, "¿Estarías interesado en regresar?" dije, "¿Cómo diablos podría hacer eso? Debo de haber sido un montón de huesros rotos y organos todos apretados—Me emujaron de la ventana de un edificio de 30 plantas." Pero encontraron esta tan interesante forma y el episodio es muy divertido.
¿Pensaste alguna vez que volverías a interpretar a Lionel de nuevo?
No, pensé que una vez que estaba muerto, estaba realmente muerto.
Bueno, ¡Bienvenido de nuevo! Cuéntanos un poco sobre tu arco de cuatro episodios. Hemos oído que tienes algunos miembros distintos de la familia esta vez.
Sí, esparcí mucho mi semilla. [Risas.] Tengo una hija ilegítima y yo fuí quien descubrió a Clark en el maizal. Los Kents iban a casa leyendo el periódico del domingo o algo. No estaban por el maizal ese día. Así es que su nombre es ahora Clark Luthor.
Háblanos sobre esa dinámica de padre-hijo.
Clark es el hijo que Lionel siempre quiso. Pero en el episodio, es Clark Kent quien se despierta en la cama de Clark Luthor, y le lleva tiempo descubrir qué está pasando—él no es quien Lionel piensa que es.
¿Qué me dices sobre la sorprendente nueva dinámica padre-hija entre Tess (Cassidy Freeman) y Lionel?
Cuando me dijeron que tenía una hija ilegítima que estaba dirigiendo el Daily Planet, me quedé en shock. Pero luego la vi y todo estaba bien, porque Cassidy está bárbara. Pasamos un tiempo estupendo trabajando juntos.
¿Va a gustarle a los fans este Lionel Luthor, o es él una mala noticia?
Con suerte estaréis fascinados con él. Aunque no sé si os va a gustar—él no tiene el corazón y el alma que tiene el Lionel real. Es el mismo hombre, sólo que diferente y de un mundo diferente.
¿Akguna oportunidad de que el Lionel-alternativo sea un viejo Any chance alterna-Lionel sea un buenazo en el fondo?
Mira, yo creía en el Lionel original. Vi el amor, el corazón y el alma de ese Lionel. Hizo tantas cosas buenas por Lex; lo que otro padre, como forma de fortalecer a su hijo, le habría dado a su hijo un tratamiento de shock —¡dos veces! Eso es porque lo quería mucho. Fue sólo para hacerle más fuerte, ¿ves? [Risas.]
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_w ... rn_of.html
by Megan Masters 01 de Diciembre, 2010 11:30 AM PST
El querido difunto de Smallville Lionel Luthor está de vuelta a la acción esta semana, y acabamos de tener el placer de hablar con su alter ego John Glover (quien también resulta ser uno de los hombres más simpáticos de la farándula — ¡palabra de honor!).
He aquí lo que tiene que contarnos sobre el regreso de la muerte del algunas veces villano patriarca.
¡Sorpresa! Lionel Luthor está vivo. Estamos tan contentos de verte de nuevo en Smallville.
¡Fue tan genial el regresar! Tuve una bienvenida tan calurosa. La mayor parte del equipo está allí aún y me echaban de menos y me lo hicieron saber. Fue tan bonito.
¿Cuál fue su reacción al descubrir que te querían de vuelta a la serie?
Fue una gran sorpresa. Cuando Kelly Souders y Brian Peterson me llamaron y me dijeron, "¿Estarías interesado en regresar?" dije, "¿Cómo diablos podría hacer eso? Debo de haber sido un montón de huesros rotos y organos todos apretados—Me emujaron de la ventana de un edificio de 30 plantas." Pero encontraron esta tan interesante forma y el episodio es muy divertido.
¿Pensaste alguna vez que volverías a interpretar a Lionel de nuevo?
No, pensé que una vez que estaba muerto, estaba realmente muerto.
Bueno, ¡Bienvenido de nuevo! Cuéntanos un poco sobre tu arco de cuatro episodios. Hemos oído que tienes algunos miembros distintos de la familia esta vez.
Sí, esparcí mucho mi semilla. [Risas.] Tengo una hija ilegítima y yo fuí quien descubrió a Clark en el maizal. Los Kents iban a casa leyendo el periódico del domingo o algo. No estaban por el maizal ese día. Así es que su nombre es ahora Clark Luthor.
Háblanos sobre esa dinámica de padre-hijo.
Clark es el hijo que Lionel siempre quiso. Pero en el episodio, es Clark Kent quien se despierta en la cama de Clark Luthor, y le lleva tiempo descubrir qué está pasando—él no es quien Lionel piensa que es.
¿Qué me dices sobre la sorprendente nueva dinámica padre-hija entre Tess (Cassidy Freeman) y Lionel?
Cuando me dijeron que tenía una hija ilegítima que estaba dirigiendo el Daily Planet, me quedé en shock. Pero luego la vi y todo estaba bien, porque Cassidy está bárbara. Pasamos un tiempo estupendo trabajando juntos.
¿Va a gustarle a los fans este Lionel Luthor, o es él una mala noticia?
Con suerte estaréis fascinados con él. Aunque no sé si os va a gustar—él no tiene el corazón y el alma que tiene el Lionel real. Es el mismo hombre, sólo que diferente y de un mundo diferente.
¿Akguna oportunidad de que el Lionel-alternativo sea un viejo Any chance alterna-Lionel sea un buenazo en el fondo?
Mira, yo creía en el Lionel original. Vi el amor, el corazón y el alma de ese Lionel. Hizo tantas cosas buenas por Lex; lo que otro padre, como forma de fortalecer a su hijo, le habría dado a su hijo un tratamiento de shock —¡dos veces! Eso es porque lo quería mucho. Fue sólo para hacerle más fuerte, ¿ves? [Risas.]
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_w ... rn_of.html
Cassidy Freeman de 'Smallville' en lo que 'Luthor' significa para Tess
Por Carina Adly MacKenzie 2 de Diciembre, 2010 4:25 PM ET
"Smallville" está quitando todos los topes en su última temporada, como se evidenció cuando ellos soltaron la bomba de que Tess Mercer (Cassidy Freeman) nació en realidad como Lutessa Lena Luthor. Es un nombre que soport una carga considerable dada la influencia de Lex, Lionel, y la Luthorcorp durante la serie.
"Estuve realmente excitada con todo el tema," le cuenta Freeman a Zap2it. "Realmente le da a su personaje más profundidad. Hasta este momento, Tess ha sido como una amalgama de otros personajes. Es un poco misteriosa, así es que es el reflejo de lo que cada uno piense de ella. Esta revelación le da un lugar en la historia."
El episodio del Viernes 3 de Diciembre, "Luthor" seguro va a añadir más giros al legado de la familia. Tess encuentra una caja kriptoniana que una vez perteneció a Lionel (la estrella invitada John Glover). Pero cuando Clark (Tom Welling) activa la caja, es teletransportado a un universo alternativo donde los Kents nunca le encontraron y él fue criado en su lugar por Lionel, como Clark Luthor.
Mientras que Clark intenta llegar a casa, tiene que pretender ser su asesino alter-ego y cuando se encuentra con sus amigos en el universo alternativo se da cuenta del impacto que un pequeño cambio podría haber tenido en su vida.
A través del episodio, veremos también a Clark Luthor en la Smallville que conocemos y queremos. "Veréis los dos mundos al mismo tiempo," dice Cassidy."Fue un poco una dualidad de personalidad esa semana para todos nosotros. Pero la productora ejecutiva Kelly Souders estuvo dirigiendo, y ella ha estado obviamente con la idea desde el nacimiento, así es que ella estaba tan informada en quienes eran estos personajes alternativos que hizo fácil la transición."
Freeman dice que con los escritores y los productores con base en LA y con el set de la serie en Vancouver, las interacciones del elenco con los escritores y los productores son normalmente vía videoconferencia. "Kelly vino tan dispuesta a aprender," dice. "Pero nosotros en realidad aprendimos de ella también. Ella estuvo totalmente firme en términos de cómo quería que las cosas se vieran y en la diferente atmósfera."
La CW ha mitido algunos clips previos de "Luthor," incluídas escenas que muestran toda una nueva dinámica entre Clark y Tess. "Nuestros personajes se convierten en un libro de texto semana a semana, así es que cualquier oportunidad que tengamos cogerlos y de darles la vuelta e interpretar algo realmente distinto es genial," dice Freeman. "Especialmente con un actor con el que estás tan cómodo, como es la forma en la que Tom y yo lo estamos. Pasamos un tiempo realmente genial explorando las distintas versiones de Clark y Tess y cómo ellos interactuarían el uno con el otro."
Por supuesto, el episodio presentó la oportunidad para Freeman de trabajar con actores con los que puede que no esté tan familiarizada también. Desde que fue añadida al elenco en el 2008, ha tenido los dedos cruzados para trabajar con los actores que hacían a los Luthors tan atractivamente retorcidos.
"John Glover es increíble," dice con entusiasmo sobre el regreso de la estrella. "Ha sido un sueño para mí el trabajar con él desde que empecé la serie. Me he estado preguntando cómo podrían traerlo de manera que me permitiera interactuar con él, y Dios, lo hicieron tan creativamente. Fue realmente divertido. Tiene tanto talento y fue brillante el trabajar con él." Hace una pausa. "Aunque aún quiero realmente trabajar con Michael Rosenbaum. Tan sólo lanzo eso ahí."
Te oímos, Cassidy.
Aunque, mientras tanto, ella tiene mucho suelo que explorar con Tess. "Ahora que sabe que es una Luthor, algunas grandes preguntas se responden para ella. Ella tenía ese sórdido pasado que ahora se explica un poco, pero es también muy desconcertante de alguna manera. es como si ahora, todos los pensamientos malvados o las actitudes malvadas no fueran sólo circunstanciales. Puede que estén integrados en ella; puede que estén en su sangre."
Su conexión con el clon de Lex clone que ella está esencialmente criando puede profundizarse también. "Internamente, saber que ella es una Luthor definitivamente cambia esa conexión," dice Freeman."No es sólo cuestión de instinto materno, es una real conexió biológica con esta persona."
Tan poderoso como es el nombre de los Luthor para Tess, puede tener incluso una mayor resonancia para Clark y Oliver, ay aunque Tess está actualmente intentando mantener su verdadera identidad en secreto, Freeman confiesa, "Es sólo como otro secreto en 'Smallville.' Es un secreto hasta que no puede ser un secreto más."
¿Cómo irán nuestros superhéroes a reaccionar cuando escuchen que Tess, quienes acaban de aceptarla como parte de su equipo, tiene la sangre Luthor en las venas?
"Ellos tendrán una elección - si y cuando lo descubren," dice Freeman tímidamente. "Ellos pueden aceptarla por ello y basar su juicio en sus acciones, o pueden no aceptarla totalmente y alejarla. Conociendo a los personajes, imaginaría que Oliver probablemente le costará más aceptarlo que a Clark. Clark siempre quiere ver lo bueno en las personas."
No hemos visto mucho de la relación de Tess con Lois esta temporada, pero Freeman nos asegura que las dos compartirán más escenas de moviéndose hacia adelante. "Su relación es más colaborativa, ahora que todo el mundo sabe lo que está pasando y que el secreto de Clark está fuera," dice Freeman. "Ellos están todos en el mismo equipo ahora, y puden mirar realmente al marco global."
Chloe (Allison Mack) regresa en el Episodio 12, pero no esperes ver mucha interacción entre ella y Tess en sus próximos primeros episodios. "Allison está de vuelta, sí, pero no tuvimos ninguna escena junta, para ser sincera," dice Freeman. "Ella tiene otro montón de historias de las que ocuparse. En cuanto a Tess dirigiendo Watch Tower, pienso que Chloe hizo esa decisión realmente dura de marcharse, y ella entiende las repercusiones. En su lugar ella sabe que las cosas han estado yendo perfectamente en vez de preocuparse sobre haver sido reemplezada de alguna manera. Ella es un personaje fuerte de esa manera."
Al ser la temporada final de "Smallville," Freeman admite que hay el ocasional sentimiento agridulce en el set. "Hay pequeños momentos de tristeza," dice. "Cuando terminamos el episodio 11, nos miramos todos los unos a los otros y pensamos, 'Bueno, estamos a mitad de camino.' Pero hay también un sentido de excitación en término de moverse y explorar cosas nuevas este año."
¿Los planes de Freeman tras "Smallville"? "Tengo un plan de quizá dormir durante una semana," ríe. "Eso es tan lejos como llegan mis planes ahora."
Cuando se refiere a si Tess continuará por el buen camino o irá con su origen Luthor y tomará un giro oscuro, Freeman insiste que ella no sabe cuál es el plan de los escritores. Zap2it la visitó en el set de "Smallville" antes esta temporada y nos dijo que ella secretamente esperaba que Tess tomara el mal camino.
Aunque ahora, ha cambiado el tono un poco. "Los escritores tienen dos avenidas distintas que pueden tomar ahora, con Tess," dice. "Sí, como actor, es divertido interpretar lo oscuro y lo diabólico. Pero he conseguido conocer a Tess ahora, he conseguido acercarme al personaje, y sinceramente, quiero que haga el bien y que sea feliz. Pienso que hay una manera de hacer eso y seguir creciendo creativamente."
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox ... -tess.html
Por Carina Adly MacKenzie 2 de Diciembre, 2010 4:25 PM ET
"Smallville" está quitando todos los topes en su última temporada, como se evidenció cuando ellos soltaron la bomba de que Tess Mercer (Cassidy Freeman) nació en realidad como Lutessa Lena Luthor. Es un nombre que soport una carga considerable dada la influencia de Lex, Lionel, y la Luthorcorp durante la serie.
"Estuve realmente excitada con todo el tema," le cuenta Freeman a Zap2it. "Realmente le da a su personaje más profundidad. Hasta este momento, Tess ha sido como una amalgama de otros personajes. Es un poco misteriosa, así es que es el reflejo de lo que cada uno piense de ella. Esta revelación le da un lugar en la historia."
El episodio del Viernes 3 de Diciembre, "Luthor" seguro va a añadir más giros al legado de la familia. Tess encuentra una caja kriptoniana que una vez perteneció a Lionel (la estrella invitada John Glover). Pero cuando Clark (Tom Welling) activa la caja, es teletransportado a un universo alternativo donde los Kents nunca le encontraron y él fue criado en su lugar por Lionel, como Clark Luthor.
Mientras que Clark intenta llegar a casa, tiene que pretender ser su asesino alter-ego y cuando se encuentra con sus amigos en el universo alternativo se da cuenta del impacto que un pequeño cambio podría haber tenido en su vida.
A través del episodio, veremos también a Clark Luthor en la Smallville que conocemos y queremos. "Veréis los dos mundos al mismo tiempo," dice Cassidy."Fue un poco una dualidad de personalidad esa semana para todos nosotros. Pero la productora ejecutiva Kelly Souders estuvo dirigiendo, y ella ha estado obviamente con la idea desde el nacimiento, así es que ella estaba tan informada en quienes eran estos personajes alternativos que hizo fácil la transición."
Freeman dice que con los escritores y los productores con base en LA y con el set de la serie en Vancouver, las interacciones del elenco con los escritores y los productores son normalmente vía videoconferencia. "Kelly vino tan dispuesta a aprender," dice. "Pero nosotros en realidad aprendimos de ella también. Ella estuvo totalmente firme en términos de cómo quería que las cosas se vieran y en la diferente atmósfera."
La CW ha mitido algunos clips previos de "Luthor," incluídas escenas que muestran toda una nueva dinámica entre Clark y Tess. "Nuestros personajes se convierten en un libro de texto semana a semana, así es que cualquier oportunidad que tengamos cogerlos y de darles la vuelta e interpretar algo realmente distinto es genial," dice Freeman. "Especialmente con un actor con el que estás tan cómodo, como es la forma en la que Tom y yo lo estamos. Pasamos un tiempo realmente genial explorando las distintas versiones de Clark y Tess y cómo ellos interactuarían el uno con el otro."
Por supuesto, el episodio presentó la oportunidad para Freeman de trabajar con actores con los que puede que no esté tan familiarizada también. Desde que fue añadida al elenco en el 2008, ha tenido los dedos cruzados para trabajar con los actores que hacían a los Luthors tan atractivamente retorcidos.
"John Glover es increíble," dice con entusiasmo sobre el regreso de la estrella. "Ha sido un sueño para mí el trabajar con él desde que empecé la serie. Me he estado preguntando cómo podrían traerlo de manera que me permitiera interactuar con él, y Dios, lo hicieron tan creativamente. Fue realmente divertido. Tiene tanto talento y fue brillante el trabajar con él." Hace una pausa. "Aunque aún quiero realmente trabajar con Michael Rosenbaum. Tan sólo lanzo eso ahí."
Te oímos, Cassidy.
Aunque, mientras tanto, ella tiene mucho suelo que explorar con Tess. "Ahora que sabe que es una Luthor, algunas grandes preguntas se responden para ella. Ella tenía ese sórdido pasado que ahora se explica un poco, pero es también muy desconcertante de alguna manera. es como si ahora, todos los pensamientos malvados o las actitudes malvadas no fueran sólo circunstanciales. Puede que estén integrados en ella; puede que estén en su sangre."
Su conexión con el clon de Lex clone que ella está esencialmente criando puede profundizarse también. "Internamente, saber que ella es una Luthor definitivamente cambia esa conexión," dice Freeman."No es sólo cuestión de instinto materno, es una real conexió biológica con esta persona."
Tan poderoso como es el nombre de los Luthor para Tess, puede tener incluso una mayor resonancia para Clark y Oliver, ay aunque Tess está actualmente intentando mantener su verdadera identidad en secreto, Freeman confiesa, "Es sólo como otro secreto en 'Smallville.' Es un secreto hasta que no puede ser un secreto más."
¿Cómo irán nuestros superhéroes a reaccionar cuando escuchen que Tess, quienes acaban de aceptarla como parte de su equipo, tiene la sangre Luthor en las venas?
"Ellos tendrán una elección - si y cuando lo descubren," dice Freeman tímidamente. "Ellos pueden aceptarla por ello y basar su juicio en sus acciones, o pueden no aceptarla totalmente y alejarla. Conociendo a los personajes, imaginaría que Oliver probablemente le costará más aceptarlo que a Clark. Clark siempre quiere ver lo bueno en las personas."
No hemos visto mucho de la relación de Tess con Lois esta temporada, pero Freeman nos asegura que las dos compartirán más escenas de moviéndose hacia adelante. "Su relación es más colaborativa, ahora que todo el mundo sabe lo que está pasando y que el secreto de Clark está fuera," dice Freeman. "Ellos están todos en el mismo equipo ahora, y puden mirar realmente al marco global."
Chloe (Allison Mack) regresa en el Episodio 12, pero no esperes ver mucha interacción entre ella y Tess en sus próximos primeros episodios. "Allison está de vuelta, sí, pero no tuvimos ninguna escena junta, para ser sincera," dice Freeman. "Ella tiene otro montón de historias de las que ocuparse. En cuanto a Tess dirigiendo Watch Tower, pienso que Chloe hizo esa decisión realmente dura de marcharse, y ella entiende las repercusiones. En su lugar ella sabe que las cosas han estado yendo perfectamente en vez de preocuparse sobre haver sido reemplezada de alguna manera. Ella es un personaje fuerte de esa manera."
Al ser la temporada final de "Smallville," Freeman admite que hay el ocasional sentimiento agridulce en el set. "Hay pequeños momentos de tristeza," dice. "Cuando terminamos el episodio 11, nos miramos todos los unos a los otros y pensamos, 'Bueno, estamos a mitad de camino.' Pero hay también un sentido de excitación en término de moverse y explorar cosas nuevas este año."
¿Los planes de Freeman tras "Smallville"? "Tengo un plan de quizá dormir durante una semana," ríe. "Eso es tan lejos como llegan mis planes ahora."
Cuando se refiere a si Tess continuará por el buen camino o irá con su origen Luthor y tomará un giro oscuro, Freeman insiste que ella no sabe cuál es el plan de los escritores. Zap2it la visitó en el set de "Smallville" antes esta temporada y nos dijo que ella secretamente esperaba que Tess tomara el mal camino.
Aunque ahora, ha cambiado el tono un poco. "Los escritores tienen dos avenidas distintas que pueden tomar ahora, con Tess," dice. "Sí, como actor, es divertido interpretar lo oscuro y lo diabólico. Pero he conseguido conocer a Tess ahora, he conseguido acercarme al personaje, y sinceramente, quiero que haga el bien y que sea feliz. Pienso que hay una manera de hacer eso y seguir creciendo creativamente."
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox ... -tess.html
- Smallville: El Regreso de Lionel Luthor (IGN.com):
Smallville: El Regreso de Lionel Luthor
John Glover habla sobre el regresar, a medida que la historia toma giro oscuro.
Por IGN TV US, 2 de Diciembre, 2010
Una gran parte de la historia de Smallville regresa esta semana, ya que John Glover regresa como Lionel Luthor. Los fans están muy contentos con ver a Lionel de nuevo, pero cuando hablé con Glover esta semana, me dijo que su primera pregunta a los productores cuando le dijeron que repitiera en su papel fue simple: "¡¿Cómo?!"
Glover recuerda decirle a los productores, "'¿Cómo demonios…? ¡Mi hijo me empujó desde una planta 40 hasta mi muerte! Soy un montçon de huesos y órganos rotos. ¿Cómo esperáis que vuelva?' Pero ellos dijeron, 'Tenemos una manera…' ¡Y tenían una manera!"
Esa manera es un universo alternativo al que el mismo Clark (Tom Welling) se encuentra transportado, gracias a un dispositivo kriptoniano, en un episodio adecuadamente llamado "Luthor." En este mundo, al que Glover apunta que el equipo de Smallville se refiere a él como "Tierra 2" (lo que los fans de DC deberían apreciar) hay sólo una gran diferencia, dice Glover. "Clark ha sido criado por Lionel y él es todo lo que Lionel había querido en un hijo." Glover ominosamente remarca, "Se va de las manos cuando el episodio comienza,"porque Tierra 2 es "más oscura." En cuanto a dónde está el hijo biológico de Lionel en este universo, Glover sólo dice, "No quiero desvelarlo, pero lo que le pasó a Lex es muy interesante."
Una hran revelación en un episodio reciente fue que Lionel también tenía una – no otra que Tess Mercer. Glover se rió sobre esto, diciendo, "¡¿Quién lo hubiera sabido!? No sabía que tenía una hija ilegítima. Durante siete años, no tenía ni idea. Así es que estuve más que sorprendido. ¡Pero mira lo que hice!" Glover revela que él Cassidy Freeman se han hecho amigos rápidamente, diciendo, "Ella es fabulosa. Vino a cenar la otra noche. Congeniamos, sí."
Hablando sobre cómo es la relación entre Lionel y Tess, Glover apuntó hacia algunos tonos espeluznantes, al menos en cuanto al lado de Lionel, como remarcó, "Bueno, porque ella es del tipo de mujer que es... Lioenla se siente muy atraído hacia las mujeres así. Así es que había esa pizca de... Porque ellos no había pasado tiempo juntos, no estaba en la mente de Lionel que ella era una hija, si pillas lo que estoy intentando contarte de manera suave. Este Lionel no es el mejor tipo. Realmente, de verdad creía en el Lionel de antes, pero como dije, esta Tierra es un lugar más oscuro y creo que mucho de ello tiene que ver con Lionel y con Lionel criando a Clark para que siga su imagen."
Comparando a los dos Lionel, Glover dijo, 'Es el mismo ser físico, pero con una mente totalmente distinta."
Y en cuanto a cómo se sitió el regresar al set de Smallville, Glover comentó la experiencia tan positiva que fue. "Mucho del mismo equipo está allí, lo que se sintió genial, tengo que decirte. No hay nada como... Tener a todo un grupo de gente diciendo, '¡Oh dios mío, cómo te echábamos de menos!"
Glover no confirma los rumores de que aparecerá en tres episodios más en la 10ª temporada, pero cuando mencioné la posibilidad de ver a Lionel y a Martha Kent juntos de nuevo (Annette O'Toole se ha confirmado que es estrella invitada en esta temporada también), dijo, "Annette y yo hemos seguido estando muy cercanos a través de los años desde que ambos nos marchamos, así es que estamos saboreando el interpretar juntos de nuevo."
Por ahora, además de con Clark y Tess, Glover dijo que también trabaja con Justin Hartley como Oliver Queen en "Luthor," pero en cuanto a Erica Durance, comentó, "Cuando Erica empezó por primera vez, interpretamos un par de vees juntos y manteníamos el deseo... Nos cruzamos en el pasillo, diciendo, '¿Cuando vendrán con una escena para nosotros?'"
http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/113/1137779p1.html
John Glover habla sobre el regresar, a medida que la historia toma giro oscuro.
Por IGN TV US, 2 de Diciembre, 2010
Una gran parte de la historia de Smallville regresa esta semana, ya que John Glover regresa como Lionel Luthor. Los fans están muy contentos con ver a Lionel de nuevo, pero cuando hablé con Glover esta semana, me dijo que su primera pregunta a los productores cuando le dijeron que repitiera en su papel fue simple: "¡¿Cómo?!"
Glover recuerda decirle a los productores, "'¿Cómo demonios…? ¡Mi hijo me empujó desde una planta 40 hasta mi muerte! Soy un montçon de huesos y órganos rotos. ¿Cómo esperáis que vuelva?' Pero ellos dijeron, 'Tenemos una manera…' ¡Y tenían una manera!"
Esa manera es un universo alternativo al que el mismo Clark (Tom Welling) se encuentra transportado, gracias a un dispositivo kriptoniano, en un episodio adecuadamente llamado "Luthor." En este mundo, al que Glover apunta que el equipo de Smallville se refiere a él como "Tierra 2" (lo que los fans de DC deberían apreciar) hay sólo una gran diferencia, dice Glover. "Clark ha sido criado por Lionel y él es todo lo que Lionel había querido en un hijo." Glover ominosamente remarca, "Se va de las manos cuando el episodio comienza,"porque Tierra 2 es "más oscura." En cuanto a dónde está el hijo biológico de Lionel en este universo, Glover sólo dice, "No quiero desvelarlo, pero lo que le pasó a Lex es muy interesante."
Una hran revelación en un episodio reciente fue que Lionel también tenía una – no otra que Tess Mercer. Glover se rió sobre esto, diciendo, "¡¿Quién lo hubiera sabido!? No sabía que tenía una hija ilegítima. Durante siete años, no tenía ni idea. Así es que estuve más que sorprendido. ¡Pero mira lo que hice!" Glover revela que él Cassidy Freeman se han hecho amigos rápidamente, diciendo, "Ella es fabulosa. Vino a cenar la otra noche. Congeniamos, sí."
Hablando sobre cómo es la relación entre Lionel y Tess, Glover apuntó hacia algunos tonos espeluznantes, al menos en cuanto al lado de Lionel, como remarcó, "Bueno, porque ella es del tipo de mujer que es... Lioenla se siente muy atraído hacia las mujeres así. Así es que había esa pizca de... Porque ellos no había pasado tiempo juntos, no estaba en la mente de Lionel que ella era una hija, si pillas lo que estoy intentando contarte de manera suave. Este Lionel no es el mejor tipo. Realmente, de verdad creía en el Lionel de antes, pero como dije, esta Tierra es un lugar más oscuro y creo que mucho de ello tiene que ver con Lionel y con Lionel criando a Clark para que siga su imagen."
Comparando a los dos Lionel, Glover dijo, 'Es el mismo ser físico, pero con una mente totalmente distinta."
Y en cuanto a cómo se sitió el regresar al set de Smallville, Glover comentó la experiencia tan positiva que fue. "Mucho del mismo equipo está allí, lo que se sintió genial, tengo que decirte. No hay nada como... Tener a todo un grupo de gente diciendo, '¡Oh dios mío, cómo te echábamos de menos!"
Glover no confirma los rumores de que aparecerá en tres episodios más en la 10ª temporada, pero cuando mencioné la posibilidad de ver a Lionel y a Martha Kent juntos de nuevo (Annette O'Toole se ha confirmado que es estrella invitada en esta temporada también), dijo, "Annette y yo hemos seguido estando muy cercanos a través de los años desde que ambos nos marchamos, así es que estamos saboreando el interpretar juntos de nuevo."
Por ahora, además de con Clark y Tess, Glover dijo que también trabaja con Justin Hartley como Oliver Queen en "Luthor," pero en cuanto a Erica Durance, comentó, "Cuando Erica empezó por primera vez, interpretamos un par de vees juntos y manteníamos el deseo... Nos cruzamos en el pasillo, diciendo, '¿Cuando vendrán con una escena para nosotros?'"
http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/113/1137779p1.html
Ella es una Luthor, Chico: Cassidy Freeman Habla Sobre el Episodio de Esta Semana - "¡Luthor!"
Por Craig Byrne 02, Diciembre, 2010
La Tess Mercer de Cassidy Freeman ha tenido una breve transformación del personaje durante la décima temporada de Smallville. En sólo la primera mitad, Tess ha vuelto a la vida; se ha aliado con los chicos buenos en Watchtower; ha estado criando al clon de Lex Luthor, decidida a evitar que se convirtiera en malvado; y también ha sabido un poco de su pasado... que nació como "Lutessa Lena Luthor" y que es la hija de Lionel Luthor.
Para promocionar el episodio de esta semana de Smallville, que se emite el Viernes noche a las 8PM en la CW, Cassidy habla sobre el regreso de la estrella invitada del episodio, por sónde ha pasado esta temporada hasta ahora, e incluso ofrece algunas pistas sobre lo que está por llegar en el futuro de Tess Mercer. ¡Disfrutad!
¿Cómo de genial es trabajar frente a John Glover (cuyo Lionel Luthor aparece en la realidad alternativa del episodio "Luthor" que se emite el Viernes?
Ha sido increíble. Tptalmente divertido. Es un placer trabajar con él, y real, realmente inventivo, y simplemente un tipo muy estupendo en todos los sentidos.
¿Puedes contarnos cómo es la interacción entre vuestros personajes hasta el momento
Interactuamos en el mundo alternativo, así es que es una Tess diferente; la Tess alterna. Pero él es mi padre, y como todos sabemos, Lionel Luthor no es el mejor tipo del mundo, así es que tengo totalmente quejas con él. Veréis eso mostrarse en pantalla mañana por la noche.
Antes de que las cámaras empezaran a rodar, ¿Cómo fue tu primer encuentro con el Sr. Glover?
Fue genial. Habíamos oído hablar mucho el uno del otro. Todos habían dicho que realmente congeniaríamos, así es que es realmente divertido cuando te encuentras con alguien. Dijeron "realmente te gustará esta persona," y cuando dinalmente les conoces, sientes como si ya los conocieras, pero no los conoces. Pero él adora adentrarse en la escena, y está totalmente abierto a habñar sobre ello, e imaginar formas diferentes de aproximarla antes de que las cámaras rueden, lo que para mí, es realmente refrescante, y me hace sentirme como en casa, porque así es como siempre he trabajado.
A juzgar por los clips previos, veo que Tess - o al menos una Tess - tiene una escena rpmántica con Clark, o con un Clark. ¿Es esto algo que habías estado esperando ver en la serie desde hace tiempo?
No. Siempre quise que Tess tuviera amor, pero nunca quise estropear la historia. Clark tiene una trayectoria anterior muy clara y conocida en su vida romántica. Siempre estoy por lo mejor para la serie. Pero definitivamente fue divertido conseguir interpretar un lado distinto de estos personajes.
¿Qué nos puedes contar sobre qué es lo que está pasando exactamente en el episodio de "Luthor"?
Todo lo que se puede contar ya lo sabes. Es un universo diferente. Es de cómo sería si Clark fuera criado por Lionel Luthor. Es realmente distinto. Es algo así como un episodio de ¿Qué pasaría si...?/Elige tu propia aventura, lo que fue realmente una oportunidad para todos nosotros de conseguir explorar distintas facetas de los personajes que hemos estado interpretando durante años.
http://www.kryptonsite.com/cassidyfreeman-luthor.htm
Por Craig Byrne 02, Diciembre, 2010
La Tess Mercer de Cassidy Freeman ha tenido una breve transformación del personaje durante la décima temporada de Smallville. En sólo la primera mitad, Tess ha vuelto a la vida; se ha aliado con los chicos buenos en Watchtower; ha estado criando al clon de Lex Luthor, decidida a evitar que se convirtiera en malvado; y también ha sabido un poco de su pasado... que nació como "Lutessa Lena Luthor" y que es la hija de Lionel Luthor.
Para promocionar el episodio de esta semana de Smallville, que se emite el Viernes noche a las 8PM en la CW, Cassidy habla sobre el regreso de la estrella invitada del episodio, por sónde ha pasado esta temporada hasta ahora, e incluso ofrece algunas pistas sobre lo que está por llegar en el futuro de Tess Mercer. ¡Disfrutad!
¿Cómo de genial es trabajar frente a John Glover (cuyo Lionel Luthor aparece en la realidad alternativa del episodio "Luthor" que se emite el Viernes?
Ha sido increíble. Tptalmente divertido. Es un placer trabajar con él, y real, realmente inventivo, y simplemente un tipo muy estupendo en todos los sentidos.
¿Puedes contarnos cómo es la interacción entre vuestros personajes hasta el momento
Interactuamos en el mundo alternativo, así es que es una Tess diferente; la Tess alterna. Pero él es mi padre, y como todos sabemos, Lionel Luthor no es el mejor tipo del mundo, así es que tengo totalmente quejas con él. Veréis eso mostrarse en pantalla mañana por la noche.
Antes de que las cámaras empezaran a rodar, ¿Cómo fue tu primer encuentro con el Sr. Glover?
Fue genial. Habíamos oído hablar mucho el uno del otro. Todos habían dicho que realmente congeniaríamos, así es que es realmente divertido cuando te encuentras con alguien. Dijeron "realmente te gustará esta persona," y cuando dinalmente les conoces, sientes como si ya los conocieras, pero no los conoces. Pero él adora adentrarse en la escena, y está totalmente abierto a habñar sobre ello, e imaginar formas diferentes de aproximarla antes de que las cámaras rueden, lo que para mí, es realmente refrescante, y me hace sentirme como en casa, porque así es como siempre he trabajado.
A juzgar por los clips previos, veo que Tess - o al menos una Tess - tiene una escena rpmántica con Clark, o con un Clark. ¿Es esto algo que habías estado esperando ver en la serie desde hace tiempo?
No. Siempre quise que Tess tuviera amor, pero nunca quise estropear la historia. Clark tiene una trayectoria anterior muy clara y conocida en su vida romántica. Siempre estoy por lo mejor para la serie. Pero definitivamente fue divertido conseguir interpretar un lado distinto de estos personajes.
¿Qué nos puedes contar sobre qué es lo que está pasando exactamente en el episodio de "Luthor"?
Todo lo que se puede contar ya lo sabes. Es un universo diferente. Es de cómo sería si Clark fuera criado por Lionel Luthor. Es realmente distinto. Es algo así como un episodio de ¿Qué pasaría si...?/Elige tu propia aventura, lo que fue realmente una oportunidad para todos nosotros de conseguir explorar distintas facetas de los personajes que hemos estado interpretando durante años.
http://www.kryptonsite.com/cassidyfreeman-luthor.htm
El Regreso de Lionel Luthor a Smallville Trae un Clark Oscuro
Por Natalie Abrams 02 de Diciembre, 2010
Lionel Luthor regresa a Smallville en un universo alternativo donde su reinado ha dejado Metrópolis y Smallville en la pobreza, y sus turbios manejos son impuestos por su hijo, Clark Luthor.
Espera, ¿qué? ¿Clark? Es correcto, en el universo alternativo, el padre de Lex es el que encontró a Clark en el maizal — no los Kents.
"Lionel crió a Clark como su propio hijo con Lex como su hermano," John Glover, quien interpreta al viejo Luthor, le dice a TVGuide.com. "Clark es el hijo que Lionel siempre quiso."
Clark Kent (Tom Welling) se despierta en la nueva realidad para descubrir su vida patas arriba. No sólo tiene una nueva familia, sino que "las personas que son sus amigos en la Tierra no lo son aquí," dice Glover.
Eso es porque Clark ha sido criado como un villano en el nuevo mundo, dice Glover. "Nadie confía en Clark. La gente sabe que ha estado haciendo mucho trabajo sucio para Lionel. Él está alardeando de ello."
Bajo las normas de Lionel — con la ayuda de Clark — toda la esperanza y la prosperidad ha sido destruída. "El desempleo está muy, muy alto. Hay mucha gente sin hogar. La avenida principal en Smallville está destruída," dice Glover. "Lionel está properando muy bien, pero el resto de la gente en su reino no lo están haciendo en absoluto."
Mientras que el original Lionel Luthor no era un santo, "el Lionel de la Tierra alternativa es un tipo implacable y fuera de sí mismo," dice Glover. "Es un maníaco."
Glover sospecha que eso es porque en la realidad alterna, Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole) no está a su alrededor. "Martha le enseñó mucho sobre la vida."
Ya que Martha Kent no está allí para salvarle, quizá su recientemente revelada y adorada hija, Tess Mercer (Cassidy Freeman) será capaz de hacerlo. Aunque Lionel está muerto en el universo regular, la realidad alternativa le dará a los espectadores un sentido de cómo podía haber sido su relación si viviera. Pista: Ella no es una fan. Tess creció en un orfanato, "así es que esta mujer adulta aparece y hay un montón de resentimiento," dice Glover. "Ella sienre resentimiento jacia este hombre que es su padre, pero que la mandó lejos. Hay desconfianza."
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville- ... 26372.aspx
Por Natalie Abrams 02 de Diciembre, 2010
Lionel Luthor regresa a Smallville en un universo alternativo donde su reinado ha dejado Metrópolis y Smallville en la pobreza, y sus turbios manejos son impuestos por su hijo, Clark Luthor.
Espera, ¿qué? ¿Clark? Es correcto, en el universo alternativo, el padre de Lex es el que encontró a Clark en el maizal — no los Kents.
"Lionel crió a Clark como su propio hijo con Lex como su hermano," John Glover, quien interpreta al viejo Luthor, le dice a TVGuide.com. "Clark es el hijo que Lionel siempre quiso."
Clark Kent (Tom Welling) se despierta en la nueva realidad para descubrir su vida patas arriba. No sólo tiene una nueva familia, sino que "las personas que son sus amigos en la Tierra no lo son aquí," dice Glover.
Eso es porque Clark ha sido criado como un villano en el nuevo mundo, dice Glover. "Nadie confía en Clark. La gente sabe que ha estado haciendo mucho trabajo sucio para Lionel. Él está alardeando de ello."
Bajo las normas de Lionel — con la ayuda de Clark — toda la esperanza y la prosperidad ha sido destruída. "El desempleo está muy, muy alto. Hay mucha gente sin hogar. La avenida principal en Smallville está destruída," dice Glover. "Lionel está properando muy bien, pero el resto de la gente en su reino no lo están haciendo en absoluto."
Mientras que el original Lionel Luthor no era un santo, "el Lionel de la Tierra alternativa es un tipo implacable y fuera de sí mismo," dice Glover. "Es un maníaco."
Glover sospecha que eso es porque en la realidad alterna, Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole) no está a su alrededor. "Martha le enseñó mucho sobre la vida."
Ya que Martha Kent no está allí para salvarle, quizá su recientemente revelada y adorada hija, Tess Mercer (Cassidy Freeman) será capaz de hacerlo. Aunque Lionel está muerto en el universo regular, la realidad alternativa le dará a los espectadores un sentido de cómo podía haber sido su relación si viviera. Pista: Ella no es una fan. Tess creció en un orfanato, "así es que esta mujer adulta aparece y hay un montón de resentimiento," dice Glover. "Ella sienre resentimiento jacia este hombre que es su padre, pero que la mandó lejos. Hay desconfianza."
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville- ... 26372.aspx
Cassidy Freeman Exclusive Interview SMALLVILLE
by Christina Radish December 3rd, 2010 at 8:16 am
In the Smallville episode “Luthor,” premiering on December 3rd, Tess (Cassidy Freeman) acquires a Kryptonian box that once belonged to Lionel Luthor (John Glover). When Clark Kent (Tom Welling) accidentally activates the box, he’s transported to a parallel universe where Lionel found Clark in the cornfields instead of the Kents. In this universe, everything is different – Clark Luthor is a murderer and Lois Lane (Erica Durance) is engaged to Oliver Queen (Justin Hartley) – and Clark Kent must figure out how to get back to Earth where Clark Luthor was transported in his place.
Now in its 10th and final season, this modern retelling of a hero’s legendary origins is upping the stakes for everyone, as it nears its series conclusion. In a recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, actress Cassidy Freeman, who plays a character that walks a fine line between good and villainous herself, talked about how surprised she’s been by Tess’ emotional depth over the last couple of seasons, how incredible it was to find out that Tess is actually a Luthor, what it’s been like to work with Tom Welling as both a co-star and a director, and the fact that there are qualities in Tess that she both admires and would like to change. She also said that there are some things that she’d definitely like to take with her from the set, once the series is done. Check out what she had to say after the jump:
Question: How did you originally get involved with Smallville? Since you came into it after it had been on the air for awhile, had you been familiar with it at all?
CASSIDY FREEMAN: I was not familiar with it. I shot a pilot with Justin Hartley, three years ago. We shot a pilot together, for The CW, that didn’t end up getting picked up, so I got to know him before Smallville. He’d already played Green Arrow in two seasons, sporadically. I just went in to audition and got the part somehow, and then realized that he was also going to be coming in as a series regular, so it was exciting to get to work with a friend.
Did you have any idea how big a part of the story Tess would become, especially in the last two seasons?
FREEMAN: I had my hopes. But, of course, I didn’t know until it happened.
How surprised have you been with your character’s story arc, since you started out on the show? Could you ever have predicted that she’s end up where she has?
FREEMAN: No, I couldn’t. To be honest, I didn’t really have a lot of previous ideas. I thought it was going to maybe be a job that lasted one year, so the fact that it lasted three, and the fact that I got to become a Luthor (she discovered on a recent episode that she was born Lutessa Lena Luthor to her father, Lionel) is incredible. I had positive expectations, but nothing specific, so I am pleasantly surprised.
What were you most surprised to learn about Tess, as a character?
FREEMAN: Her emotional depth was something that was a little bit surprising to me. On a show where a lot of these characters are comic book characters, and they’re predictable in some ways, whether that’s bad or good, Tess really surprised me and others, in being a really human character that had deep emotion. You never really knew what she was going to do. With a villain, you always know they’re going to do bad. With a hero, you always know that they’re going to at least try to do good. Those moments where you can play against that are the interesting moments. With her, you never know, so I found that to be my favorite part about her.
What can fans expect from this week’s episode, entitled “Luthor”? Is there anything you’re excited about fans getting to see, as far as Tess is concerned?
FREEMAN: Yeah, I’m really excited for people to see a different side of Tess. Just getting to play a different side of her was really fun and explorative. The ability for her to play with her father and know who her father is, was also really exciting. I think fans will like that. And, you get to see a different side of Clark, which is always fun.
How was it to have John Glover back on the show, and have some of the other characters come back for the last season?
FREEMAN: It has been a lot of fun. It’s like a reunion, of sorts. I think that Brian [Peterson] and Kelly [Souders], and everybody, did a really good job of bringing people back, tying together storylines and having it feel like a big bow on the end of 10 years of television. I don’t know if it would have been as good without that.
Was it fun to have one of the show’s executive producers (Kelly Souders) make her directorial debut with this week’s episode? Is it nice to have a director who knows the characters so well?
FREEMAN: Yes. Kelly came in really prepared and really available for interpretation, and I think that was really important for this episode, in particular. Because she knows the characters so well, she knows exactly what she wants to see. Unlike other directors, where maybe their job is on the line, Kelly had a lot of freedom in that, and I think it shows in her directing. It looks really, really good.
Are there qualities that you most like about Tess, and are there qualities in her that you wish you could change?
FREEMAN: That’s a really good question. I love her strength. I love her sense of self. If people don’t agree with her, she kind of goes her own way, which is really inspiring for me and is something about human nature that we can all learn from. As much as there may be a norm, the only thing you can do is be yourself. I think, though, that sometimes that also means that she takes a low road when she could try to take a high road. That’s probably something I’d change about her.
How has it been to work with Tom Welling over the years, as both a co-star and a director?
FREEMAN: Tom is a really great guy, for someone who has been on a television show for 10 years. That can go a lot of different ways, but Tom is really, really down-to-earth. He loves directing, he loves doing and he loves succeeding, and I think that shows in his work. He’s a very giving actor, and he’s a really, really calm and supportive director. That’s incredible.
Looking back on it, what do you think your strongest memories of having been a part of this show will be?
FREEMAN: I think, overall, my strongest memories will be the conditioning this show has taught me. I’ve never been a regular on a show before. I’ve never worked with the same people, in and out, for three years. I’ve never had to pull four 16-hour days in a row. I think that that’s something that few actors get to experience, and I’m very thankful to have done that because it’s a conditioning that you have to get used to. I always equate it with grad school because your learning curve just shoots straight up, in that kind of situation.
Have you given any thought to where you’d like to see Tess end up, by the end of the series?
FREEMAN: Yeah, I have given thought to it. I haven’t given too much thought to it because I know that I don’t really have a lot of say. But, I do think about the fact that the writers and producers have two ways to go with her. I don’t want to see her wishy-washy, at the end. I want to see her either good or really, really bad. As much as I really enjoy playing the softer side of Tess and the good side of her, because I think it speaks more to her human side, I think that creatively it would be more of a shocker and more interesting if she went evil. But, I have no idea what they’re planning, so I can’t think about it too much ‘cause I’ll get frustrated.
Is there anyone on the show that you wish you’d gotten to work with more, over the seasons?
FREEMAN: Yeah, it’s characters that aren’t really on the show regularly. Regular characters, I have gotten to work a lot with, and I like that. Erica [Durance] and I don’t work all that much together, and we have a lot of fun when we do, but women on Smallville aren’t buddy-buddy unless they’re cousins. But, I got to work with Martha Kent, who’s Annette O’Toole, last year and that was really great. I probably would have liked to work with her a little bit more.
Is there anything specifically associated with Tess that you would like to be able to take home from the set and keep as a memento, once the series is all done?
FREEMAN: My entire wardrobe. My goodness, this character dresses better than I’ve ever dressed in my entire life. I’ll try on a jacket and be like, “Where did you get this? I’ve never been able to find stuff like this!” But, that’s a really good question. I’m going to think about that. I know that, in my Daily Planet office, I have cards that are made for me that say, “Tess Mercer, CEO.” I’m definitely going to snag one of those and put it in my scrapbook.
With the series in its last season, have you given any thought about where you’d like to see your career go next? Would you like to do another TV show, or are you looking to do film roles?
FREEMAN: I’d love to do a film. I’d love to play a character that I know the beginning, middle and end of. It’s sometimes difficult, when you’re playing a character that you don’t know where you’re going to go next week, to be able to justify things. So, creatively, that would be really fun to do. But, the medium doesn’t matter as much to me as the part and the people. I just hope that I get to work with good people again and get to do an interesting part. Whether that’s on a stage, on cable, on a network, in a movie or on a street corner, it doesn’t really matter to me.
When you work on something the caliber of this show, with the level of talent both in front of and behind the camera, does it raise the bar for you, as far as the type of projects you want to be involved with and the quality of work you want to do in the future?
FREEMAN: It absolutely does. I think that that goes along with the conditioning that I talked about. When you get used to something, you don’t want to go back. I’m definitely reaching further upwards for my future.
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by Christina Radish December 3rd, 2010 at 8:16 am
In the Smallville episode “Luthor,” premiering on December 3rd, Tess (Cassidy Freeman) acquires a Kryptonian box that once belonged to Lionel Luthor (John Glover). When Clark Kent (Tom Welling) accidentally activates the box, he’s transported to a parallel universe where Lionel found Clark in the cornfields instead of the Kents. In this universe, everything is different – Clark Luthor is a murderer and Lois Lane (Erica Durance) is engaged to Oliver Queen (Justin Hartley) – and Clark Kent must figure out how to get back to Earth where Clark Luthor was transported in his place.
Now in its 10th and final season, this modern retelling of a hero’s legendary origins is upping the stakes for everyone, as it nears its series conclusion. In a recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, actress Cassidy Freeman, who plays a character that walks a fine line between good and villainous herself, talked about how surprised she’s been by Tess’ emotional depth over the last couple of seasons, how incredible it was to find out that Tess is actually a Luthor, what it’s been like to work with Tom Welling as both a co-star and a director, and the fact that there are qualities in Tess that she both admires and would like to change. She also said that there are some things that she’d definitely like to take with her from the set, once the series is done. Check out what she had to say after the jump:
Question: How did you originally get involved with Smallville? Since you came into it after it had been on the air for awhile, had you been familiar with it at all?
CASSIDY FREEMAN: I was not familiar with it. I shot a pilot with Justin Hartley, three years ago. We shot a pilot together, for The CW, that didn’t end up getting picked up, so I got to know him before Smallville. He’d already played Green Arrow in two seasons, sporadically. I just went in to audition and got the part somehow, and then realized that he was also going to be coming in as a series regular, so it was exciting to get to work with a friend.
Did you have any idea how big a part of the story Tess would become, especially in the last two seasons?
FREEMAN: I had my hopes. But, of course, I didn’t know until it happened.
How surprised have you been with your character’s story arc, since you started out on the show? Could you ever have predicted that she’s end up where she has?
FREEMAN: No, I couldn’t. To be honest, I didn’t really have a lot of previous ideas. I thought it was going to maybe be a job that lasted one year, so the fact that it lasted three, and the fact that I got to become a Luthor (she discovered on a recent episode that she was born Lutessa Lena Luthor to her father, Lionel) is incredible. I had positive expectations, but nothing specific, so I am pleasantly surprised.
What were you most surprised to learn about Tess, as a character?
FREEMAN: Her emotional depth was something that was a little bit surprising to me. On a show where a lot of these characters are comic book characters, and they’re predictable in some ways, whether that’s bad or good, Tess really surprised me and others, in being a really human character that had deep emotion. You never really knew what she was going to do. With a villain, you always know they’re going to do bad. With a hero, you always know that they’re going to at least try to do good. Those moments where you can play against that are the interesting moments. With her, you never know, so I found that to be my favorite part about her.
What can fans expect from this week’s episode, entitled “Luthor”? Is there anything you’re excited about fans getting to see, as far as Tess is concerned?
FREEMAN: Yeah, I’m really excited for people to see a different side of Tess. Just getting to play a different side of her was really fun and explorative. The ability for her to play with her father and know who her father is, was also really exciting. I think fans will like that. And, you get to see a different side of Clark, which is always fun.
How was it to have John Glover back on the show, and have some of the other characters come back for the last season?
FREEMAN: It has been a lot of fun. It’s like a reunion, of sorts. I think that Brian [Peterson] and Kelly [Souders], and everybody, did a really good job of bringing people back, tying together storylines and having it feel like a big bow on the end of 10 years of television. I don’t know if it would have been as good without that.
Was it fun to have one of the show’s executive producers (Kelly Souders) make her directorial debut with this week’s episode? Is it nice to have a director who knows the characters so well?
FREEMAN: Yes. Kelly came in really prepared and really available for interpretation, and I think that was really important for this episode, in particular. Because she knows the characters so well, she knows exactly what she wants to see. Unlike other directors, where maybe their job is on the line, Kelly had a lot of freedom in that, and I think it shows in her directing. It looks really, really good.
Are there qualities that you most like about Tess, and are there qualities in her that you wish you could change?
FREEMAN: That’s a really good question. I love her strength. I love her sense of self. If people don’t agree with her, she kind of goes her own way, which is really inspiring for me and is something about human nature that we can all learn from. As much as there may be a norm, the only thing you can do is be yourself. I think, though, that sometimes that also means that she takes a low road when she could try to take a high road. That’s probably something I’d change about her.
How has it been to work with Tom Welling over the years, as both a co-star and a director?
FREEMAN: Tom is a really great guy, for someone who has been on a television show for 10 years. That can go a lot of different ways, but Tom is really, really down-to-earth. He loves directing, he loves doing and he loves succeeding, and I think that shows in his work. He’s a very giving actor, and he’s a really, really calm and supportive director. That’s incredible.
Looking back on it, what do you think your strongest memories of having been a part of this show will be?
FREEMAN: I think, overall, my strongest memories will be the conditioning this show has taught me. I’ve never been a regular on a show before. I’ve never worked with the same people, in and out, for three years. I’ve never had to pull four 16-hour days in a row. I think that that’s something that few actors get to experience, and I’m very thankful to have done that because it’s a conditioning that you have to get used to. I always equate it with grad school because your learning curve just shoots straight up, in that kind of situation.
Have you given any thought to where you’d like to see Tess end up, by the end of the series?
FREEMAN: Yeah, I have given thought to it. I haven’t given too much thought to it because I know that I don’t really have a lot of say. But, I do think about the fact that the writers and producers have two ways to go with her. I don’t want to see her wishy-washy, at the end. I want to see her either good or really, really bad. As much as I really enjoy playing the softer side of Tess and the good side of her, because I think it speaks more to her human side, I think that creatively it would be more of a shocker and more interesting if she went evil. But, I have no idea what they’re planning, so I can’t think about it too much ‘cause I’ll get frustrated.
Is there anyone on the show that you wish you’d gotten to work with more, over the seasons?
FREEMAN: Yeah, it’s characters that aren’t really on the show regularly. Regular characters, I have gotten to work a lot with, and I like that. Erica [Durance] and I don’t work all that much together, and we have a lot of fun when we do, but women on Smallville aren’t buddy-buddy unless they’re cousins. But, I got to work with Martha Kent, who’s Annette O’Toole, last year and that was really great. I probably would have liked to work with her a little bit more.
Is there anything specifically associated with Tess that you would like to be able to take home from the set and keep as a memento, once the series is all done?
FREEMAN: My entire wardrobe. My goodness, this character dresses better than I’ve ever dressed in my entire life. I’ll try on a jacket and be like, “Where did you get this? I’ve never been able to find stuff like this!” But, that’s a really good question. I’m going to think about that. I know that, in my Daily Planet office, I have cards that are made for me that say, “Tess Mercer, CEO.” I’m definitely going to snag one of those and put it in my scrapbook.
With the series in its last season, have you given any thought about where you’d like to see your career go next? Would you like to do another TV show, or are you looking to do film roles?
FREEMAN: I’d love to do a film. I’d love to play a character that I know the beginning, middle and end of. It’s sometimes difficult, when you’re playing a character that you don’t know where you’re going to go next week, to be able to justify things. So, creatively, that would be really fun to do. But, the medium doesn’t matter as much to me as the part and the people. I just hope that I get to work with good people again and get to do an interesting part. Whether that’s on a stage, on cable, on a network, in a movie or on a street corner, it doesn’t really matter to me.
When you work on something the caliber of this show, with the level of talent both in front of and behind the camera, does it raise the bar for you, as far as the type of projects you want to be involved with and the quality of work you want to do in the future?
FREEMAN: It absolutely does. I think that that goes along with the conditioning that I talked about. When you get used to something, you don’t want to go back. I’m definitely reaching further upwards for my future.
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John Glover Regresa de la Muerte como "Luthor" de SMALLVILLE
Por Jenna Busch, 03 Diciembre 2010 11:57 am ET
Yes my Smallville friends. It's true! Lionel Luthor himself, John Glover is back! Sort of. Clark (Tom Welling) finds himself in a parallel universe where Lionel is his father. His real son Evil Clark (comic fans will recognize the U on his chest) is back on the normal Earth, wreaking havoc. Lois (Erica Durance) is dating Oliver (Justin Hartley) and can't stand the sight of him. I got a chance to chat with the incredibly charming Glover (I mean, seriously charming) this week, and got some info for you on this Friday's episode. He is indeed coming back for three more episodes after this one, but no matter how much he begged writers/producers Brian (Peterson) and Kelly Souders for details on how a dead guy is going to continue to reappear, he got no answers. He did give us some great info on this one, including his even more impressive fencing prowess. He joked about how people tend to think he's really like Lionel and said wonderful things about co-star Annette O'Toole. And yes, it's true. They are going to have scenes together. He also shares his thoughts about the end of the series.
Newsarama: How did it feel to be back on set?
John Glover: It was bizarrely wonderful. I've been away for three years and I was very dead! [laughs] I was pushed out a 40 story window! There was not much left of Lionel Luthor. That's a pretty unsurvivable thing, so I was very surprised when Brian (Peterson) and Kelly (Souders) the writers/producers called me and said, 'Would you like to come back?' I could not fathom how that could happen. But it is Smallville after all.
Nrama: That's true. And no one really dies in a comic book.
Glover: [laughs] That's true!
Nrama: So we know a little about the parallel universe in this week's episode. We know that Clark is Luthor's son. What else can you tell us?
Glover: It's a lot rougher than our world. Or at least around the Smallville/Metropolis area, and I think that's because of Lionel. He's a much darker creature.
Nrama: Are we only going to see his dark side this time? I know you worked hard to make him a real person and not just a villain.
Glover: Yes I did. But I don't know about this guy. It's very strange...it's a different person I'm playing, but the same body and everything. It's very confusing for Clark. [laughs] But it's quite fascinating to work on it that way...but he finds disappointments in the episode. But it's just a different kind of guy.
Nrama: I was wondering about his part in the Darkseid arc. I know you're back for four episodes...
Glover: The Darkseid arc? I don't know what that means.
Nrama: I guess that would be a no then?
Glover: [laughs] You know, they don't tell us a lot of what's coming up. I ask, but they go, 'Oh, we'll let you be surprised.
Nrama: That's the same thing they tell us.
Glover: [laughs] What I've been trying to get it out of them is how the season is going to end. Or the series is going to end. But they won't tell me anything of that. It's all very mysterious. But intriguing. It's all very intriguing. I don't think they expected this show to go ten years. It's gone all over the place. And I've been away from it for three [years] and because I've been doing theater, I haven't been able to watch it. So surprise, surprise! I have an illegitimate daughter! (Tess, played by Cassidy Freeman.)
Nrama: Did you actually know that in the show?
Glover: No, I didn't find out I had a daughter until I came back...[laughs] Lionel is really only interested in male heirs.
Nrama: He has issues.
Glover: Huge issues! That's what makes him so fascinating. Bloodline. Very important to Lionel.
Nrama: I know Annette (O'Toole-Martha Kent) said on Twitter that she's had some scenes with you. What was it like to work with her again?
Glover: Oh, we're going to do that Friday. So I'll tell you later. [laughs] Annette and I have stayed very close, so we've been longing for a chance to play together again. She's been doing a lot of theater herself, which I see all of, and she comes to see me in everything. Did you happen to see that Lie to Me she just did a couple of weeks ago?
Nrama: Yes!
Glover: She was brilliant in that! She played a woman with early Alzheimer’s. Stunning performance!
Nrama: Well, you should know, people have been tweeting me about how much they love the two of you in scenes together.
Glover: We had a grand time three or four years ago. When she left...she wasn't in Season 7 and it was very lonely for poor Lionel. He fell hard for Martha. And I think, in spite of who he is, or was, I think Martha saw his goodness. So we'll see what happens on Friday. [laughs]
Nrama: Is there anything else you can tell us about the other episodes you're in?
Glover: I keep trying to find out but they won't tell me anything.
Nrama: Oh! You really don't know anything!
Glover: [laughs] No, I really don't know! But if I did, I don't think I'd tell you. [laughs] But I don't know. I had lunch with Kelly and Brian yesterday and I tried to get stuff out of them, but they wouldn't tell me anything.
Nrama: Use a few Lionel techniques.
Glover: [laughs] Oh no! The makeup artist in the makeup trailer was very strange to me when I came. It's all new people. They were very strange to me when I came back. Until they got to know me a little. They said, 'Oh my god, you're nothing like Lionel. We thought...we didn't know what was going to come into our trailer.' I don't normally behave that way myself. [laughs] That's funny to you, isn't it, Jenna?
Nrama: [laughs] It's very funny!
Glover: Yes! [laughs] You expected me to be the...yeah, I understand.
Nrama: What was it like having Kelly direct?
Glover: Kelly? She's a wonderful director. She went for very specific, seemingly small things and would focus on, 'I need to see you thinking here. Where are you going with this?' She was doing that with everybody. There were very specific things she needed to tell the story she was trying to tell. She's a really good storyteller. She's a wonderful director. And you never can tell. When one of the writers says, 'I'm directing an episode,' you think, oh dear. What's going to happen now? She's wonderful. She's a great director.
Nrama: Do you really think Lionel had redeemed himself when he died?
Glover: Well, I thought...redeemed himself? You talk like he was a terrible villain! [laughs] No, no. I mean, there was a logical reason why he gave Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) shock treatments.
Nrama: Of course!
Glover: It was only to strengthen the poor boy. Give him a spine.
Nrama: You were just helping.
Glover: Redeem himself. Please. That's so insulting. [laughs]
Nrama: Is there anything else that you're allowed to tell us about the parallel universe?
Glover: Just that Lionel is an even better fencer than he was on real Earth. Earth 2 is a very dark place. A lot of red kryptonite around. And you remember what red kryptonite does to Clark. He keeps it on his bedside table.
Nrama: I have to ask you about how you feel about the series coming to an end and what it's meant to you.
Glover: You know, I've been acting for a long, long time and it's the longest I've ever been with a group of people. In anything. In school...I guess not a relationship, but it was quite an amazing family that I spent seven years with. And then when I came back, when I really thought that there was really no way I could come back, and to see a lot of those same people still on the crew and up in the production office and things, it's been a very positive experience for me, to see all those people again. And they really let me know how much they missed me too, so that felt great.
Nrama: Is there something that you really want to see happen towards the end of the series? Something you'd really like to see happen with Lionel?
Glover: With Lionel? No, I did know before...when I died, I told the writers that if I did die...I was sure I was going to die...but if I died, it had to be at Lex's hand, because I knew that that would push him to becoming who he became. So that happened, but I can imagine what they're going to do with Lionel. So I'm just trusting in, as Tennessee Williams used to say, the kindness of strangers. I'm sure they'll come up with something that's stunning for Lionel. For everyone, I think. But no pressure though, for the writers writing the last episode.
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Por Jenna Busch, 03 Diciembre 2010 11:57 am ET
Yes my Smallville friends. It's true! Lionel Luthor himself, John Glover is back! Sort of. Clark (Tom Welling) finds himself in a parallel universe where Lionel is his father. His real son Evil Clark (comic fans will recognize the U on his chest) is back on the normal Earth, wreaking havoc. Lois (Erica Durance) is dating Oliver (Justin Hartley) and can't stand the sight of him. I got a chance to chat with the incredibly charming Glover (I mean, seriously charming) this week, and got some info for you on this Friday's episode. He is indeed coming back for three more episodes after this one, but no matter how much he begged writers/producers Brian (Peterson) and Kelly Souders for details on how a dead guy is going to continue to reappear, he got no answers. He did give us some great info on this one, including his even more impressive fencing prowess. He joked about how people tend to think he's really like Lionel and said wonderful things about co-star Annette O'Toole. And yes, it's true. They are going to have scenes together. He also shares his thoughts about the end of the series.
Newsarama: How did it feel to be back on set?
John Glover: It was bizarrely wonderful. I've been away for three years and I was very dead! [laughs] I was pushed out a 40 story window! There was not much left of Lionel Luthor. That's a pretty unsurvivable thing, so I was very surprised when Brian (Peterson) and Kelly (Souders) the writers/producers called me and said, 'Would you like to come back?' I could not fathom how that could happen. But it is Smallville after all.
Nrama: That's true. And no one really dies in a comic book.
Glover: [laughs] That's true!
Nrama: So we know a little about the parallel universe in this week's episode. We know that Clark is Luthor's son. What else can you tell us?
Glover: It's a lot rougher than our world. Or at least around the Smallville/Metropolis area, and I think that's because of Lionel. He's a much darker creature.
Nrama: Are we only going to see his dark side this time? I know you worked hard to make him a real person and not just a villain.
Glover: Yes I did. But I don't know about this guy. It's very strange...it's a different person I'm playing, but the same body and everything. It's very confusing for Clark. [laughs] But it's quite fascinating to work on it that way...but he finds disappointments in the episode. But it's just a different kind of guy.
Nrama: I was wondering about his part in the Darkseid arc. I know you're back for four episodes...
Glover: The Darkseid arc? I don't know what that means.
Nrama: I guess that would be a no then?
Glover: [laughs] You know, they don't tell us a lot of what's coming up. I ask, but they go, 'Oh, we'll let you be surprised.
Nrama: That's the same thing they tell us.
Glover: [laughs] What I've been trying to get it out of them is how the season is going to end. Or the series is going to end. But they won't tell me anything of that. It's all very mysterious. But intriguing. It's all very intriguing. I don't think they expected this show to go ten years. It's gone all over the place. And I've been away from it for three [years] and because I've been doing theater, I haven't been able to watch it. So surprise, surprise! I have an illegitimate daughter! (Tess, played by Cassidy Freeman.)
Nrama: Did you actually know that in the show?
Glover: No, I didn't find out I had a daughter until I came back...[laughs] Lionel is really only interested in male heirs.
Nrama: He has issues.
Glover: Huge issues! That's what makes him so fascinating. Bloodline. Very important to Lionel.
Nrama: I know Annette (O'Toole-Martha Kent) said on Twitter that she's had some scenes with you. What was it like to work with her again?
Glover: Oh, we're going to do that Friday. So I'll tell you later. [laughs] Annette and I have stayed very close, so we've been longing for a chance to play together again. She's been doing a lot of theater herself, which I see all of, and she comes to see me in everything. Did you happen to see that Lie to Me she just did a couple of weeks ago?
Nrama: Yes!
Glover: She was brilliant in that! She played a woman with early Alzheimer’s. Stunning performance!
Nrama: Well, you should know, people have been tweeting me about how much they love the two of you in scenes together.
Glover: We had a grand time three or four years ago. When she left...she wasn't in Season 7 and it was very lonely for poor Lionel. He fell hard for Martha. And I think, in spite of who he is, or was, I think Martha saw his goodness. So we'll see what happens on Friday. [laughs]
Nrama: Is there anything else you can tell us about the other episodes you're in?
Glover: I keep trying to find out but they won't tell me anything.
Nrama: Oh! You really don't know anything!
Glover: [laughs] No, I really don't know! But if I did, I don't think I'd tell you. [laughs] But I don't know. I had lunch with Kelly and Brian yesterday and I tried to get stuff out of them, but they wouldn't tell me anything.
Nrama: Use a few Lionel techniques.
Glover: [laughs] Oh no! The makeup artist in the makeup trailer was very strange to me when I came. It's all new people. They were very strange to me when I came back. Until they got to know me a little. They said, 'Oh my god, you're nothing like Lionel. We thought...we didn't know what was going to come into our trailer.' I don't normally behave that way myself. [laughs] That's funny to you, isn't it, Jenna?
Nrama: [laughs] It's very funny!
Glover: Yes! [laughs] You expected me to be the...yeah, I understand.
Nrama: What was it like having Kelly direct?
Glover: Kelly? She's a wonderful director. She went for very specific, seemingly small things and would focus on, 'I need to see you thinking here. Where are you going with this?' She was doing that with everybody. There were very specific things she needed to tell the story she was trying to tell. She's a really good storyteller. She's a wonderful director. And you never can tell. When one of the writers says, 'I'm directing an episode,' you think, oh dear. What's going to happen now? She's wonderful. She's a great director.
Nrama: Do you really think Lionel had redeemed himself when he died?
Glover: Well, I thought...redeemed himself? You talk like he was a terrible villain! [laughs] No, no. I mean, there was a logical reason why he gave Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) shock treatments.
Nrama: Of course!
Glover: It was only to strengthen the poor boy. Give him a spine.
Nrama: You were just helping.
Glover: Redeem himself. Please. That's so insulting. [laughs]
Nrama: Is there anything else that you're allowed to tell us about the parallel universe?
Glover: Just that Lionel is an even better fencer than he was on real Earth. Earth 2 is a very dark place. A lot of red kryptonite around. And you remember what red kryptonite does to Clark. He keeps it on his bedside table.
Nrama: I have to ask you about how you feel about the series coming to an end and what it's meant to you.
Glover: You know, I've been acting for a long, long time and it's the longest I've ever been with a group of people. In anything. In school...I guess not a relationship, but it was quite an amazing family that I spent seven years with. And then when I came back, when I really thought that there was really no way I could come back, and to see a lot of those same people still on the crew and up in the production office and things, it's been a very positive experience for me, to see all those people again. And they really let me know how much they missed me too, so that felt great.
Nrama: Is there something that you really want to see happen towards the end of the series? Something you'd really like to see happen with Lionel?
Glover: With Lionel? No, I did know before...when I died, I told the writers that if I did die...I was sure I was going to die...but if I died, it had to be at Lex's hand, because I knew that that would push him to becoming who he became. So that happened, but I can imagine what they're going to do with Lionel. So I'm just trusting in, as Tennessee Williams used to say, the kindness of strangers. I'm sure they'll come up with something that's stunning for Lionel. For everyone, I think. But no pressure though, for the writers writing the last episode.
http://www.newsarama.com/tv/john-glover ... 01203.html
SMALLVILLE: John Glover sobre el Regreso de Lionel, Además de Clark, Tess, Lex y Más
Por Marisa Roffman 3 de Diciembre, 2010
SMALLVILLE’s Lionel Luthor is back!
Well, kind of.
Our Lionel is still dead, but on Earth 2, Lionel Luthor is alive, kicking and, oh yeah, father to Clark.
Give Me My Remote talked with John Glover (the man behind LL, senior) about his return to the show, his new on-screen daughter, what things are like on Earth 2 and if he’ll be back after “Luthor” airs this evening…
Hey John!
John Glover: I love the name of your [site], givememyremote.com!
Thanks!
JG: Did you make that up?
No, I didn’t, but I love the name too. It’s a lot of fun to say.
JG: Yeah, it sure is. And it’s kind of very Lionel-esque. “Give me my remote!”
Everyone would listen if Lionel Luthor was uttering those words.
JG: If I have a scene coming up with a TV set, I think I might try and get that in. I’m calling the writers when we hang up, I’ll try and see if I can do something.
That would be fantastic. Also, can you thank them for bringing you back because you’ve been off SMALLVILLE for a few years now.
JG: Three, yeah.
When you heard this was the final season, did you have a feeling the show would be calling you up to make a final appearance?
JG: No! I had no idea! I didn’t see how they could, I was pushed out of a 40 story building.
Well, it is SMALLVILLE, death is apparently not an obstacle.
JG: So I see! When [executive producers] Brian [Peterson] and Kelly [Souders] called, I said, “How?”
It certainly seems they figured out the “how” well — in this week’s episode, we’re traveling to an alternate universe where Lionel was the one to discover Clark when he arrived on Earth. What can you tease about the hour?
JG: Oh, well…Clark is the son I’ve always wanted. But he’s getting a little cocky with it. He needs to be brought down a peg or two. What do you know about the episode, yourself?
I know Tess is the one who triggers the universe when she finds a box of Lionel’s. And Lois and Oliver are engaged over there and hate Clark.
JG: Do you know that who shows up in Clark’s bed that morning isn’t the Clark that I raised?
Yes, he’s our Clark.
JG: Right. So what happens is he wakes up and doesn’t know where he is. That’s the fun of the episode. At least for me! [laughs]
How was it reuniting with the cast again after your three years away?
JG: Bliss. I didn’t know Cassidy [Freeman (Tess)], though. So I had no idea I had an illegitimate daughter. But what a creature I made!
You did good.
JG: Yes, I did. I wonder if Blair Brown['s character, Rachel Dunleavy] is the mother. We did have an illegitimate child together, from season two I think, when Lionel was blind.
I believe they said Tess’s mother was Lex’s former nanny.
JG: Oh, yes. I had an illegitimate son with Blair. I can’t remember what that boy’s name was. I can’t remember who he was. I was blind, so I couldn’t really see him. [Laughs]
You’re just siring an army of little Luthors who can take over the universe.
JG: The nanny. So he did it with the nanny. Oh my God. Just can’t keep his hands to himself, can he?
I think it’s fair to say he gets around a little bit.
JG: Well, he’s interested in his bloodline, I guess. Any way it can happen. But you know what they say about men with power. It’s invigorating, I guess.
And is the Lionel in the other universe like the one we saw in our universe? Is he very much in control and powerful?
JG: He’s very powerful and very much in control. Clark’s getting a little bit cocky, but of course that’s the other Clark, the Clark that’s gone to the other Earth. But Clark Kent has come and doesn’t realize he’s Clark Luthor. That sounds funny, say it a couple times. [Laughs] It’s very confusing for Clark. But it’s a very dark planet. I think with Lionel and his ownership — he owns most everything — the unemployment rate is very, very high. The main street of Smallville is very derelict. He’s not done well. He’s doing fine himself, but the rest of the people aren’t. He’s a very destructive kind of megalomaniac.
It’s going to be good to see Lionel wield his power over everyone else again. Is there any mention of Lionel’s son, Lex, in the hour?
JG: Oh yes, yes. It’s very interesting. I can’t tell you what that is, I don’t want to give that away, but it’s very interesting what’s happened to Lex in Earth 2, as we call it. And even Earth 1, what’s happened with that.
The clones?
JG: Yeah, the clones. But you find that Lionel does have a conscience.
Well, in Earth 1, he had a conscience as well.
JG: Oh yes, a very good conscience. Thank you for appreciating that.
For all the faults he did have, you can’t deny he cared about Clark. He was Clark’s third father in very many ways.
JG: Well, he cared about Lex, too. The only reason he gave him the shock treatment was to strengthen him because he loved him.
I think some people might find that logic a little bit twisted, but in Lionel’s mind it worked.
JG: I resent that, Marisa! I really do. [Laughs]
To be fair, Lex is in a category all by himself because he does have his own issues.
JG: His spine is not as strong as Clark’s. All Lionel wants is a strong son. Poor Lex.
Poor Lex. He could never really live up to Clark.
JG: Or Lionel.
And now Lionel has a strong kid in Tess. She’s pretty much the perfect daughter for him. Did you get to share scenes with her?
JG: Yes! Cassidy and I get on very well.
So you share scenes together?
JG: Oh, yes.
Excellent.
JG: Very excellent.
And is she aware that she’s his daughter in Earth 2?
JG: Yes.
Fantastic. How was it being directed by Kelly in her directorial debut?
JG: I was very leery of that. You know those writers who say, oh, I’m going to direct now! But she was wonderful, she’s a wonderful director. I trusted her implicitly.
And you’ll be returning for more episodes, correct?
JG: I think so. It’s very vague at SMALLVILLE. We’re talking about more. They have to figure out how to do that.
Well, they have had people come back as visions. Maybe something like that…
JG: Oh, visions…
Especially now that Tess knows Lionel is her father, maybe he can come to her in a dream?
JG: Huh. Well, I’ll pitch that to the writers. That would be realer. Lionel is too good to be a vision.
Maybe he could be something like a prophecy? That way there’s authority in his message.
JG: I’m calling the writers when we hang up.
While you’re waiting to find out when you’ll next appear on SMALLVILLE, what will you be up to?
JG: I’m meant to do a little film in New York in a while and I’m waiting for the next play — you know I’ve been doing theater for three years. I’ve got an addiction to live theater. Each hiatus, I used to go to New York and do a play but these three years off, I’ve just done play after play after play. It’s been heaven.
SMALLVILLE is wrapping its run, is there any specific moment or thing about the show that you’ll cherish the most?
JG: Just the spirit of the crew and the people that work on the show. I have had so many wonderful scenes to play and they’ve given me amazing stuff to do. What was so nice about coming back was that feeling of family on the set and being welcomed by everybody. That’s what I love about SMALLVILLE.
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Por Marisa Roffman 3 de Diciembre, 2010
SMALLVILLE’s Lionel Luthor is back!
Well, kind of.
Our Lionel is still dead, but on Earth 2, Lionel Luthor is alive, kicking and, oh yeah, father to Clark.
Give Me My Remote talked with John Glover (the man behind LL, senior) about his return to the show, his new on-screen daughter, what things are like on Earth 2 and if he’ll be back after “Luthor” airs this evening…
Hey John!
John Glover: I love the name of your [site], givememyremote.com!
Thanks!
JG: Did you make that up?
No, I didn’t, but I love the name too. It’s a lot of fun to say.
JG: Yeah, it sure is. And it’s kind of very Lionel-esque. “Give me my remote!”
Everyone would listen if Lionel Luthor was uttering those words.
JG: If I have a scene coming up with a TV set, I think I might try and get that in. I’m calling the writers when we hang up, I’ll try and see if I can do something.
That would be fantastic. Also, can you thank them for bringing you back because you’ve been off SMALLVILLE for a few years now.
JG: Three, yeah.
When you heard this was the final season, did you have a feeling the show would be calling you up to make a final appearance?
JG: No! I had no idea! I didn’t see how they could, I was pushed out of a 40 story building.
Well, it is SMALLVILLE, death is apparently not an obstacle.
JG: So I see! When [executive producers] Brian [Peterson] and Kelly [Souders] called, I said, “How?”
It certainly seems they figured out the “how” well — in this week’s episode, we’re traveling to an alternate universe where Lionel was the one to discover Clark when he arrived on Earth. What can you tease about the hour?
JG: Oh, well…Clark is the son I’ve always wanted. But he’s getting a little cocky with it. He needs to be brought down a peg or two. What do you know about the episode, yourself?
I know Tess is the one who triggers the universe when she finds a box of Lionel’s. And Lois and Oliver are engaged over there and hate Clark.
JG: Do you know that who shows up in Clark’s bed that morning isn’t the Clark that I raised?
Yes, he’s our Clark.
JG: Right. So what happens is he wakes up and doesn’t know where he is. That’s the fun of the episode. At least for me! [laughs]
How was it reuniting with the cast again after your three years away?
JG: Bliss. I didn’t know Cassidy [Freeman (Tess)], though. So I had no idea I had an illegitimate daughter. But what a creature I made!
You did good.
JG: Yes, I did. I wonder if Blair Brown['s character, Rachel Dunleavy] is the mother. We did have an illegitimate child together, from season two I think, when Lionel was blind.
I believe they said Tess’s mother was Lex’s former nanny.
JG: Oh, yes. I had an illegitimate son with Blair. I can’t remember what that boy’s name was. I can’t remember who he was. I was blind, so I couldn’t really see him. [Laughs]
You’re just siring an army of little Luthors who can take over the universe.
JG: The nanny. So he did it with the nanny. Oh my God. Just can’t keep his hands to himself, can he?
I think it’s fair to say he gets around a little bit.
JG: Well, he’s interested in his bloodline, I guess. Any way it can happen. But you know what they say about men with power. It’s invigorating, I guess.
And is the Lionel in the other universe like the one we saw in our universe? Is he very much in control and powerful?
JG: He’s very powerful and very much in control. Clark’s getting a little bit cocky, but of course that’s the other Clark, the Clark that’s gone to the other Earth. But Clark Kent has come and doesn’t realize he’s Clark Luthor. That sounds funny, say it a couple times. [Laughs] It’s very confusing for Clark. But it’s a very dark planet. I think with Lionel and his ownership — he owns most everything — the unemployment rate is very, very high. The main street of Smallville is very derelict. He’s not done well. He’s doing fine himself, but the rest of the people aren’t. He’s a very destructive kind of megalomaniac.
It’s going to be good to see Lionel wield his power over everyone else again. Is there any mention of Lionel’s son, Lex, in the hour?
JG: Oh yes, yes. It’s very interesting. I can’t tell you what that is, I don’t want to give that away, but it’s very interesting what’s happened to Lex in Earth 2, as we call it. And even Earth 1, what’s happened with that.
The clones?
JG: Yeah, the clones. But you find that Lionel does have a conscience.
Well, in Earth 1, he had a conscience as well.
JG: Oh yes, a very good conscience. Thank you for appreciating that.
For all the faults he did have, you can’t deny he cared about Clark. He was Clark’s third father in very many ways.
JG: Well, he cared about Lex, too. The only reason he gave him the shock treatment was to strengthen him because he loved him.
I think some people might find that logic a little bit twisted, but in Lionel’s mind it worked.
JG: I resent that, Marisa! I really do. [Laughs]
To be fair, Lex is in a category all by himself because he does have his own issues.
JG: His spine is not as strong as Clark’s. All Lionel wants is a strong son. Poor Lex.
Poor Lex. He could never really live up to Clark.
JG: Or Lionel.
And now Lionel has a strong kid in Tess. She’s pretty much the perfect daughter for him. Did you get to share scenes with her?
JG: Yes! Cassidy and I get on very well.
So you share scenes together?
JG: Oh, yes.
Excellent.
JG: Very excellent.
And is she aware that she’s his daughter in Earth 2?
JG: Yes.
Fantastic. How was it being directed by Kelly in her directorial debut?
JG: I was very leery of that. You know those writers who say, oh, I’m going to direct now! But she was wonderful, she’s a wonderful director. I trusted her implicitly.
And you’ll be returning for more episodes, correct?
JG: I think so. It’s very vague at SMALLVILLE. We’re talking about more. They have to figure out how to do that.
Well, they have had people come back as visions. Maybe something like that…
JG: Oh, visions…
Especially now that Tess knows Lionel is her father, maybe he can come to her in a dream?
JG: Huh. Well, I’ll pitch that to the writers. That would be realer. Lionel is too good to be a vision.
Maybe he could be something like a prophecy? That way there’s authority in his message.
JG: I’m calling the writers when we hang up.
While you’re waiting to find out when you’ll next appear on SMALLVILLE, what will you be up to?
JG: I’m meant to do a little film in New York in a while and I’m waiting for the next play — you know I’ve been doing theater for three years. I’ve got an addiction to live theater. Each hiatus, I used to go to New York and do a play but these three years off, I’ve just done play after play after play. It’s been heaven.
SMALLVILLE is wrapping its run, is there any specific moment or thing about the show that you’ll cherish the most?
JG: Just the spirit of the crew and the people that work on the show. I have had so many wonderful scenes to play and they’ve given me amazing stuff to do. What was so nice about coming back was that feeling of family on the set and being welcomed by everybody. That’s what I love about SMALLVILLE.
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Cassidy Freeman de Smallville Habla de Tess, Luthors y de la Tregua de Lois
Por Damian Holbrook 3 Diciembre, 2010 02:58 PM ET
The Luthors rise again! Smallville (The CW, 8/7c) pulls a Fringe tonight with a trip to an alternate universe where Lionel Luthor (returning guest John Glover) still lives, and his family looks very different than the one we've known for the last 10 years. Here, the superfabulous Cassidy Freeman talks about becoming the newest member of Metropolis' most messed-up clan and what we can expect from her Tess Mercer in the second half of the season.
TV Guide Magazine: When I talked to you on set during "Homecoming," I asked if Tess could survive the season...and now they make her a Luthor!
Cassidy Freeman: I know. [Laughs] I knew they wanted to do this last hiatus. I was told that it was an idea and I was really thankful to hear that because I had sent out all of these rockets of desire, hoping that would come true.
TV Guide Magazine: So yay!
Freeman: Yeah, I am so glad this came to fruition because I think it's super-important for the character.
TV Guide Magazine: In tonight's "Luthor" episode, Clark is transported to an alternate universe. What's up over there?
Freeman: It's basically a huge "what if?" Think of a Choose Your Own Adventure book, going way back to the first meteor shower and someone chose Plan B instead of Plan A. It's an entirely different world, but all of the same players are in it. Each of us got to be a different version of ourselves.
TV Guide Magazine: What version of you do we see?
Freeman: This is Tess knowing where she came from, always being a Luthor and having a very different relationship with her past and her father than she has now...which is kind of not a relationship! [Laughs] For someone who has been in an orphanage and has had so many question marks in her life, you have to ask, 'how would she be had she known all of those things?'
TV Guide Magazine: Is she a mess? A power bitch?
Freeman: [Laughs] I'd say Tess in the real world is a bit of a power bitch, so we can be sure she's not like that! I don't even know how to explain her. She's more aware of where she came from but just as confused about what would make her happy.
TV Guide Magazine: And you obviously worked with John Glover, who's back as Lionel, right?
Freeman: One scene, yeah. It's more pivotal for the characters than for the episode as a whole. There is a lot going on in the episode and I think the basis of it is Clark being Clark Luthor, how that would change Superman — you know, the crux of the last 10 years of the show. [Laughs] The scene I share with John Glover is really informative to my character. It shows how she is different. It's not like we're snuggling on the couch watching Charlie Brown, you know? It's terse and it's difficult and that's the fun part of it.
TV Guide Magazine: And how is her relationship with her "brother," Clark?
Freeman: It is interesting....and he's not even her brother! It's interesting to have that, and to have all of us knowing that he's different. It's totally like "Small Wonder." [Laughs]
TV Guide Magazine: How is Tom as bad Clark?
Freeman: He is so good! Imagine having to play the goody-two-shoes for 10 years and the once in a while getting to sort of flip that. It was so fun. I was like 'who are you?!'
TV Guide Magazine: He gets a little sexier, right?
Freeman: I mean, whatever! Maybe? [Laughs]
TV Guide Magazine: Folks on Twitter want to know if Tess and Lois will ever bury the hatchet.
Freeman: I think so. Unfortunately the focus isn't on Tess and Lois [Laughs], but I think they're both looking at the bigger picture and letting troubled water travel under that bridge. The fact that they all know about Watchtower and we're on the same team, it's time to play by the same rules. Or at least try to!
TV Guide Magazine: I'm guessing the reveal of her parentage is gonna refuel her issues with Lex, too?
Freeman: It definitely colors the relationship they had. I've read things where people are like 'Eww, they're brother and sister? Weren't they sexually involved?' and I'm like, Tess and Lex in the real world were never involved. He was always a mentor, someone I looked up to. It was never sexual.
TV Guide Magazine: Going forward for Tess, is she going to be a good Luthor or a bad Luthor?
Freeman: That hasn't been decided yet. I think she's going to try to be good, she's done a lot of work this season to get where she is and I don't think learning her DNA is gonna change that immediately. The Luthors have not treated her great, so she has no sense of familial connection there, so I think that she'll keep trying to bushwack her own path. Did I just say 'bushwack'? That is incredible. [Laughs]
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Por Damian Holbrook 3 Diciembre, 2010 02:58 PM ET
The Luthors rise again! Smallville (The CW, 8/7c) pulls a Fringe tonight with a trip to an alternate universe where Lionel Luthor (returning guest John Glover) still lives, and his family looks very different than the one we've known for the last 10 years. Here, the superfabulous Cassidy Freeman talks about becoming the newest member of Metropolis' most messed-up clan and what we can expect from her Tess Mercer in the second half of the season.
TV Guide Magazine: When I talked to you on set during "Homecoming," I asked if Tess could survive the season...and now they make her a Luthor!
Cassidy Freeman: I know. [Laughs] I knew they wanted to do this last hiatus. I was told that it was an idea and I was really thankful to hear that because I had sent out all of these rockets of desire, hoping that would come true.
TV Guide Magazine: So yay!
Freeman: Yeah, I am so glad this came to fruition because I think it's super-important for the character.
TV Guide Magazine: In tonight's "Luthor" episode, Clark is transported to an alternate universe. What's up over there?
Freeman: It's basically a huge "what if?" Think of a Choose Your Own Adventure book, going way back to the first meteor shower and someone chose Plan B instead of Plan A. It's an entirely different world, but all of the same players are in it. Each of us got to be a different version of ourselves.
TV Guide Magazine: What version of you do we see?
Freeman: This is Tess knowing where she came from, always being a Luthor and having a very different relationship with her past and her father than she has now...which is kind of not a relationship! [Laughs] For someone who has been in an orphanage and has had so many question marks in her life, you have to ask, 'how would she be had she known all of those things?'
TV Guide Magazine: Is she a mess? A power bitch?
Freeman: [Laughs] I'd say Tess in the real world is a bit of a power bitch, so we can be sure she's not like that! I don't even know how to explain her. She's more aware of where she came from but just as confused about what would make her happy.
TV Guide Magazine: And you obviously worked with John Glover, who's back as Lionel, right?
Freeman: One scene, yeah. It's more pivotal for the characters than for the episode as a whole. There is a lot going on in the episode and I think the basis of it is Clark being Clark Luthor, how that would change Superman — you know, the crux of the last 10 years of the show. [Laughs] The scene I share with John Glover is really informative to my character. It shows how she is different. It's not like we're snuggling on the couch watching Charlie Brown, you know? It's terse and it's difficult and that's the fun part of it.
TV Guide Magazine: And how is her relationship with her "brother," Clark?
Freeman: It is interesting....and he's not even her brother! It's interesting to have that, and to have all of us knowing that he's different. It's totally like "Small Wonder." [Laughs]
TV Guide Magazine: How is Tom as bad Clark?
Freeman: He is so good! Imagine having to play the goody-two-shoes for 10 years and the once in a while getting to sort of flip that. It was so fun. I was like 'who are you?!'
TV Guide Magazine: He gets a little sexier, right?
Freeman: I mean, whatever! Maybe? [Laughs]
TV Guide Magazine: Folks on Twitter want to know if Tess and Lois will ever bury the hatchet.
Freeman: I think so. Unfortunately the focus isn't on Tess and Lois [Laughs], but I think they're both looking at the bigger picture and letting troubled water travel under that bridge. The fact that they all know about Watchtower and we're on the same team, it's time to play by the same rules. Or at least try to!
TV Guide Magazine: I'm guessing the reveal of her parentage is gonna refuel her issues with Lex, too?
Freeman: It definitely colors the relationship they had. I've read things where people are like 'Eww, they're brother and sister? Weren't they sexually involved?' and I'm like, Tess and Lex in the real world were never involved. He was always a mentor, someone I looked up to. It was never sexual.
TV Guide Magazine: Going forward for Tess, is she going to be a good Luthor or a bad Luthor?
Freeman: That hasn't been decided yet. I think she's going to try to be good, she's done a lot of work this season to get where she is and I don't think learning her DNA is gonna change that immediately. The Luthors have not treated her great, so she has no sense of familial connection there, so I think that she'll keep trying to bushwack her own path. Did I just say 'bushwack'? That is incredible. [Laughs]
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville- ... 26407.aspx
@Chrisluvstom: Hey I'm watching Luthor was Clark Luthor on RedK? That ring looked suspicious
@bryanQmiller: Naw - he was just hopped up on Nature vs. Nurture juice!
("Hey, estoy viendo Luthor, ¿estaba Clark Luthor con kriptonita roja? Ese anillo parece sospechoso - No, ¡estaba sólo colocado con la Naturaleza vs. el jugo de crianza").
@TTheBlackParade: what would clark luthor on Red K be like?
@bryanQmiller: w/o inhibition. So even scarier.
("¿Cómo sería Clark Luthor con la Kriptonita roja? - Sin inhibiciones. Así es que incluso más aterrador")
@bryanQmiller: Naw - he was just hopped up on Nature vs. Nurture juice!
("Hey, estoy viendo Luthor, ¿estaba Clark Luthor con kriptonita roja? Ese anillo parece sospechoso - No, ¡estaba sólo colocado con la Naturaleza vs. el jugo de crianza").
@TTheBlackParade: what would clark luthor on Red K be like?
@bryanQmiller: w/o inhibition. So even scarier.
("¿Cómo sería Clark Luthor con la Kriptonita roja? - Sin inhibiciones. Así es que incluso más aterrador")
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