Daily Planet Dispatches: News and Media

[baldryanr]

8 hours ago, Chicago Redshirt said:

Maybe they will bring back Mechad Brooks's Jimmy Olsen even though he would not be the same Supergirl Jimmy Olsen.

Mechad's pretty busy with Law and Order, so if Jimmy Olsen shows up they'll likely recast. 

[Trini]

THR thinks the next season might not air until next summer:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/abbott-elementary-return-shows-actors-writers-strike-1235609166/

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The CW, now controlled by Nexstar, has only four holdovers from its Mark Pedowitz-led regime and the Brad Schwartz-run network is looking at April for the returns of All American and its Homecoming spinoff and Walker. All three of those are expected to air 13-episode seasons that spill over into the summer. Superman & Lois, which will return with 10 episodes, will come later to allow time for visual effects work.

 

[DanaK]

Regarding the budget cuts, the size of the writers room is being reduced as well

https://deadline.com/2023/10/superman-amp-lois-all-american-homecoming-writers-rooms-budget-cuts-1235583330/

[Artsda]

 

 

[Trini]

'‘Superman & Lois’ To End With Upcoming Season 4'

With all the cuts, it definitely seemed like the show was winding down.

[DanaK]

2 hours ago, Trini said:

'‘Superman & Lois’ To End With Upcoming Season 4'

With all the cuts, it definitely seemed like the show was winding down.

Urgh, unwanted, but not really a surprise given they can’t really afford the show

[tv echo]

Several Superman actors were at Rhode Island Comic Con this past weekend, including Tyler Hoechlin...

[tv echo]

DC Panel - Wales Comic Con November 2023 - Matt Ryan, Brec Bassinger & Alex Garfin
Geektown   Nov 19, 2023

[tv echo]

From CCXP 2023 (São Paulo, Brazil) this past weekend..

TYLER HOECHLIN DIZ COMO É ESTRELAR SUPERMAN | CCXP23
omeleteve    Dec 3, 2023 

 

[scarynikki12]

That's cute

[tv echo]

[DanaK]

The CW has announced its Spring premiere dates and Superman & Lois isn't on that schedule. Hopefully something more will be said at the TV Critics press tour this morning where the CW is presenting

[DanaK]

From the Critics press tour, the final season will air in Fall 2024

[Trini]

A few more details at TVLine:

'‘Superman and Lois’ Season 4 Release Date Delayed'

[DanaK]

Per this article https://www.thewrap.com/cw-brad-schwartz-dennis-miller-interview-linear-tv-strategy/

it was Warner Bros' decision to end the show per the CW bosses, because they didn't want a competing Superman product in the marketplace (referring to the upcoming DC movie Superman: Legacy).

Boo, hiss

[Trini]

20 hours ago, DanaK said:

Per this article https://www.thewrap.com/cw-brad-schwartz-dennis-miller-interview-linear-tv-strategy/

it was Warner Bros' decision to end the show per the CW bosses, because they didn't want a competing Superman product in the marketplace (referring to the upcoming DC movie Superman: Legacy).

Boo, hiss

Sounds like someone's trying to shift the blame. Didn't they say before that the show was too expensive? With the CW bloodbath that happened the last couple seasons, I doubt this was getting a fifth season in any case. Also, in no way is this CW show competition for a movie that wasn't going to come out until after the show ended - even if it had a fifth season.

[DanaK]

8 hours ago, Trini said:

Sounds like someone's trying to shift the blame. Didn't they say before that the show was too expensive? With the CW bloodbath that happened the last couple seasons, I doubt this was getting a fifth season in any case. Also, in no way is this CW show competition for a movie that wasn't going to come out until after the show ended - even if it had a fifth season.

It certainly seemed that they said it was too expensive before but maybe practically squeezing it dry made it affordable. But if dropkicking most of the cast except for the 4 Kent family members would be what they needed to afford the show, it probably is best that it end with this upcoming season, with the caveat that we haven’t seen it yet to fully judge

[DanaK]

The Flash’s Tom Cavanagh will guest star in the 4th season finale. His role has not been revealed

https://tvline.com/casting-news/superman-and-lois-season-4-tom-cavanagh-the-flash-crossover-1235232944/

[DanaK]

The CW has announced its Fall schedule and the show’s final season will be on Thursdays at 8pm ET

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/cw-fall-2024-schedule-walker-all-american-nxt-librarians-the-next-chapter-1236005677/

[DanaK]

TVLine interviewed the CW's Brad Schwartz, the president of entertainment, and he said the following about the last season

https://tvline.com/news/the-cw-cancelled-renewed-shows-walker-all-american-1235242215/

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How do you think the final season of Superman & Lois will be received?

I have watched nine of the 10 episodes and [they are] f–king awesome. It is weekly event television. Greg Berlanti and the producers have constructed 10 bangers. They really go for it. I’ve cried twice watching [the first nine episodes], and I haven’t even gotten to the finale yet. It’s Emmy-worthy. And, by the way, you can watch this final season without having watched the previous [seasons] and still be emotionally invested in what is happening. It’s a wonderful, 10-episode, contained arc.

 

Edited May 16 by DanaK

[tv echo]

From June 8...

Elizabeth Tulloch "Superman & Lois" Q&A Panel from 2024 Superman Celebration
Superman Homepage   posted Jun 10, 2024

[DanaK]

The CW has announced its Fall season and the final season has a 2 hour premiere on October 17

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/06/20/the-cw-network-sets-fall-2024-primetime-premiere-dates-724310/20240620cw01/

[tv echo]

Scheduled for Saturday, July 27...

San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Schedule: Marvel, DC and More Panels
By CAMERON BONOMOLO - July 11, 2024
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/san-diego-comic-con-2024-schedule-panels-marvel-dc-dates-time/ 

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Superman & Lois

Join executive producers Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher with series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as they make their Comic-Con debut in Hall H! After season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger, fans won't want to miss an exclusive trailer for the epic final season and learn what's in store as Clark and Lois continue to navigate the challenges of parenthood while saving the world. Season 4 of SUPERMAN & LOIS returns with a special two-hour premiere event on Thursday, October 17 on The CW. Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, SUPERMAN & LOIS is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Batwoman, Supergirl), Todd Helbing (The Flash, Black Sails), Brent Fletcher (Lost, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Sarah Schechter (All American, Riverdale), and Geoff Johns (Titans, DC's Stargirl).

Hall H: 11:15am — 12:15pm on Saturday, July 27th

Edited July 13 by tv echo

[AnimeMania]

[DanaK]

Quick teaser for Season 4

[tv echo]

Who’s In? Who’s Out? TV’s Major Casting Moves for Fall (and Beyond!)
BY MATT WEBB MITOVICH   JULY 21, 2024 
https://tvline.com/lists/tv-cast-news-exits-greys-anatomy-yellowstone-chicago-fire/ 

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Superman & Lois (The CW, Oct. 17)
The fourth and final season will introduce Douglas Smith (Big Love, Big Little Lies) as Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen. Additionally, Kung Fu vet Yvonne Chapman will fill the recurring role of Lex Luthor’s “intelligent, cunning, and loyal” ally, Amanda McCoy. ... The only series regulars for Season 4 are Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch in the title roles, plus Alex Garfin as Jordan, Michael Bishop as Jonathan and Michael Cudlitz as Lex.

[baldryanr]

OK Jordan, if you're going to confront Lex then you have got to get a better outfit. Scuba diver isn't the look you should be going for.

[baldryanr]

 

[tv echo]

SUPERMAN & LOIS | Comic Con 2024 Full Panel (Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch)
Films That Rock   Jul 27, 2024

[tv echo]

Superman & Lois Interview: Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch Discuss Final Season
Collider Interviews   Aug 5, 2024

[DanaK]

On 6/20/2024 at 1:06 PM, DanaK said:

The CW has announced its Fall season and the final season has a 2 hour premiere on October 17

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/06/20/the-cw-network-sets-fall-2024-primetime-premiere-dates-724310/20240620cw01/

New premiere date October 7

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/08/29/the-cw-network-sets-new-fall-premiere-dates-for-scrabble-trivial-pursuit-superman-and-lois-and-the-wranglers-957511/20240829cw02/

[DanaK]

1 hour ago, DanaK said:

New premiere date October 7

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/08/29/the-cw-network-sets-new-fall-premiere-dates-for-scrabble-trivial-pursuit-superman-and-lois-and-the-wranglers-957511/20240829cw02/

Oops, new night, Monday, as well

[Affogato]

17 hours ago, DanaK said:

Oops, new night, Monday, as well

Well last season. 

[DanaK]

Spoiler from TVline https://tvline.com/lists/agatha-all-along-spoilers-superman-and-lois-series-finale-first/

Spoiler

Anything you can give us on Superman & Lois Season 4 (premiering Oct. 7)? –Brendan
If I may end this column with a bang…. I am hearing that the Superman & Lois series finale will do something that no previous Man of Steel-themed TV series or movie has ever done before. So… chew on that for the next few months.

 

[tv echo]

‘It Was Almost Like A Triple Whammy’: Superman And Lois’ Elizabeth Tulloch Opens Up About The DC Show’s Cancellation And Not Wanting Fans To Get Angry At James Gunn About It
By Adam Holmes   Sep 25, 2024
https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/superman/superman-and-lois-elizabeth-tulloch-dc-show-cancellation-not-wanting-fans-angry-james-gunn 

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... Katee Sackhoff spoke with Tulloch about Superman & Lois, among other topics, on the latest episode of her podcast The Sackhoff Show. That included inquiring about if there was any truth to the rumor that the reason the DC series was cancelled was because Warner Bros. doesn’t want two competing live-action versions of Superman. Tulloch acknowledged that she’d heard the same rumor, and then after saying she has “tremendous respect” for James Gunn and Peter Safran, who run DC Studios together, she stated:

"We went into this thinking we were gonna go seven seasons. That’s what we were told, so it was shocking that everything happened. It was almost like a triple whammy, to be honest. People keep putting the blame on Gunn and Safran, but the reality is The CW was sold to Nexstar, Warner Bros. had had a new head in David Zaslav, and then also DC Comics had new heads."

Elizabeth Tulloch then regardless of her feelings about how Superman & Lois was handled, she “trusts” that James Gunn is a fan of the Superman IP and is confident that his Superman movie will be “amazing.” As such, whether or not the Superman rumor mentioned has any legitimacy and played into Superman & Lois being concluded much sooner than expected along with those other three reasons is “neither here nor there” in her mind because “it’s over.” So instead, the show’s cast and crew had to make do with the limited resources they were given. Tulloch continued:

"All we could do was go into it and give it our best, and it was tough because [in] Season 4, we had major budget cuts. We went from 13 series regulars to five, so a lot of the cast who’d been doing either all episodes produced or maybe 10 out of 13, all of a sudden were doing two or three. Kudos to the writers for making it feel like at least some of those cast [members] were in every episode, so it didn’t feel like a different show at all. It still feels like the same show."

BITSIE TULLOCH on the end of SUPERMAN & LOIS and James Gunn's new movie
Katee Sackhoff   Sep 24, 2024

Edited September 25 by tv echo