May 2012
*May 17, 2012
Online articles promoting 'Beauty and the Beast" starring Kristin Kreuk:
From: Zap2it
"The CW's newest Thursday night drama, "Beauty and the Beast," will have a lot to live up to when it inherits the 9 p.m. post-"The Vampire Diaries" time slot in the fall. The network announced that the shows will be paired together on its official Fall 2012 TV schedule, bringing former "Smallville" star Kristin Kreuk back to the network on the night where she used to reside.
"'Beauty and the Beast' takes a classic love story and adds a procedural element," says CW President Mark Pedowitz. While "The Secret Circle" didn't survive more than one year after the excellence of "TVD," "B&B's" supernatural element and CW royalty make the two shows a perfect match in theory."
From blastr.com
"Are you ready for the new Beauty and the Beast? The CW has unveiled the first photo of Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan as the title characters in its reboot. It's also confirmed when the series will air on its upcoming fall schedule.
It's a tale as old as time, but that hasn't stopped The CW from milking it for all it's worth. The network has put its own spin on the famous fable that's been previously adapted for the big and small screen. The most notable TV incarnation aired on CBS from 1987 to 1990. It starred Linda Hamilton as Catherine Chandler and Ron Perlman as Vincent, aka the Beast."
*May 13, 2012
On the heels of celebrating Kristin Kreuk's T.V. Series 'Beauty & the Beast' pick-up, we get the sad news that Emily Procter's T.V. show 'CSI Miami' has been cancelled after 10 seasons.
From: latimes.com
CBS has cancelled "CSI: Miami" after 10 seasons
"In a statement Sunday morning, the network said: "'CSI: Miami' leaves an amazing television legacy — a signature look and style, global popularity and as a key player in CBS' rise to the top over the past decade. We thank all the producers — led by Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and Ann Donahue — and its talented cast, led by David Caruso, for 10 outstanding seasons. Viewers around the world will continue to enjoy rebroadcasts of 'CSI: Miami' in syndication and on key digital platforms for many years to come." The show aired more than 200 episodes in its 10-year run.
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*May 12, 2012
According to several online sources, 'Beauty & the Beast' starring Kristin Kreuk has been picked up by the CW!
From: Zap2it
"Want to know what your CW schedule will look like in the fall? While the network won't announce its scheduling plans until its upfront presentation for advertisers on Thursday, May 17, it has given the green light to five -- yes, five! -- brand new shows, including "Arrow," "The Carrie Diaries," "Cult," "Beauty and the Beast" and "First Cut."..." to read more click here
From: examiner.com
"Two separate networks had versions of the classic Beauty and the Beast story in contention for the 2012-2013 pilot season. One, at ABC was based more on the fairy-tale, while the other, for The CW, was based on the previous incarnation of a television series. And today the latter has been ordered to series.
Beauty and the Beast comes from executive producer and writer Jennifer Levin and Sherri Cooper, as well as executive producers Paul J. Witt, C. Anthony Thomas, Ron Koslow, and Bill Haber. The pilot was directed by Gary Fleder.
Loosely based on the CBS 1980s series, this version of Beauty and the Beast is a modern-day romance with a procedural twist-- and of course an extra personal connection between the two titular character..." to read article click here
From: tvline.com
"The CW has picked up five new hourlong series for fall, including the Sex and the City prequel The Carrie Diaries, a reboot of Beauty and the Beast and the superhero saga Arrow. Also getting a green light are dark thriller Cult and medical dramedy First Cut...
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Detective Catherine Chandler is a smart, no-nonsense homicide detective. When she was a teenager, Catherine witnessed the murder of her mother at the hands of two gunmen. Catherine would have been killed too, but someone – or something – saved her. No one has ever believed her, but she knows it wasn't an animal that attacked the assassins...it was human. Years have passed, and Catherine is a strong, confident, capable police officer, working alongside her equally talented partner, Tess. While investigating a murder, Catherine discovers a clue that leads her to a handsome doctor named Vincent Keller, who was reportedly killed by enemy fire while serving in Afghanistan in 2002. Catherine learns that Vincent is actually still alive and that it was he who saved her many years before. For mysterious reasons that have forced him to live outside of traditional society, Vincent has been in hiding for the past 10 years to guard his secret – when he is enraged, he becomes a terrifying beast, unable to control his super-strength and heightened senses. Catherine agrees to protect his identity in return for any insight he may have into her mother's murder. Thus begins a complex relationship between Catherine..." to read more click here
From eonline
"Beauty and the Beast marks the return of Smallville's Kristin Kreuk to the network as she's set to fill Linda Hamilton's shoes and take the lead female role in the network's reboot of CBS' series from the '80s. She plays Detective Catherine Chandler, who was saved by the titular Beast when she was younger..." more click here
*May 10, 2012
A fun teaser trailer for Kristin Kreuk's film titled "Space Milkshake" has just been released. The film is a science fiction comedy that stars Kristin alongside Robin Dunne, Billy Boyd, and Amanda Tapping. It centers around four members of a rundown orbital sanitation station, who discover a strange device in some space ship wreckage and trouble ensues. Filming for Space Milkshake was completed in December (2011) and the movie is expected to be released sometime this year.
"Space Milkshake" Movie Trailer - YouTube Link
*May 9, 2012
According to 'Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy' official facebook page, there is a MEGA contest taking place right now where you can win some great prizes, such as a trip to meet Irvine Welsh & Rob Heydon and eat lunch with them plus: fly to the premiere free, get lodging & VIP treatment for you and a guest, a goody bag and other possible great Kristin Kreuk related surprises! In the process you will be helping this independent film reach a much broader audience!
Through your donations and support, you can help Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy reach worldwide!
How? All you need to do is donate whatever you can even 1 dollar! Yes, just 1 dollar! And with each type of monetary donation you will receive great prizes and perks, such as behind-the-scenes footage, glow in the dark T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, a personalized message from Irvine Welsh and much more!
If that wasn't enough, if the goal is met, other great rewards include: "voicemail" and "personal" thank you messages by Irvine Welsh, Kristin Kreuk, Billy Boyd and cast!
Also, there is a great incentive just for Kristin Kreuk fans! According to KKWEB, a special group skype of sorts or some type of conference video chat with Kirstin and Rob Heydon will be made if the goal is met! This perk is not being offered anywhere else! So, make sure to mention KKWEB in the comment section of your donation and spread the word!
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April 2012
*April 27, 2012
imdb.com has highlighted a great video clip of Stacy Haiduk's performance in the T.V. series, 'Hawaii Five-0'! The name of the clip is "Did She Suffer?" from the episode titled 'Ha' alele'.
Scene Description: "Danny (Scott Caan) talks to the victims mother (Stacy Haiduk) and works the case without McGarrett's assistance."
Source Link: CLICK HERE
*April 25, 2012
The London Premiere of Irvine Welsh's 'Ecstasy' starring Kristin Kreuk, Billy Boyd, & Adam Sinclair was held Tuesday April 17, 2012 at the 'Ministry of Sound.' Unfortunately, Kristin was unable to attend due to the Flu per her official facebook fan-page. However, her cast-mates in attendance did have some very nice things to say about her...
Director Rob Heydon on working with Kristin Kreuk - YouTube Link
Adam Sinclair Interview [Kristin Kreuk Mention around 1:37] - YouTube Link
*April 23, 2012
Annette O'Toole & husband Michael McKean attend star studded Broadway opening night of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at the Broadhurst Theatre this past Sunday (April 22, 2012).
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*April 22, 2012
Stacy Haiduk's 'Save A Kitty, Inc' fundraiser is going on RIGHT NOW! The auction will run till April 28, 2012 at the ebay store. This is your chance to bid on a wide variety of rare items donated and signed by Stacy Haiduk herself, including several related to her "Superboy" days as Lana Lang!
From: stacyhaiduk.info - "Check out our eBay store for some super rare Stacy signed items and help Save A Kitty, CA with your bids! 100% of your bids go to help Save a Kitty, CA – Stacy's charity of choice, a non-profit organization that rescues homeless, sick, injured and orphaned cats and kittens from the streets of Los Angeles, and finds them loving forever homes." There are many cool items (over 90), so be sure to check them all out! The auction ends April 28, 2012, so don't delay and place your bid and support this wonderful cause!
Source Link: CLICK HERE
*April 20, 2012
The amount raised for 'The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation' fundraiser held by Legendary Women, Inc. & SWEET honoring Smallville's Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) & Chloe Sullivan (Allison Mack), has been revealed! - "It's been a while, but we can finally announce the grand total for our charity drive. This was a great experience and we at Legendary Women, Inc. loved working with the Sweet Forum and could never have gotten this far without support from Lana and Chloe fans alike! So without further adieu...We raised approximately 2,050 U.S. dollars between Sweet and Legendary Women, Inc. for The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which blows away our last year's total by over FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS!..."
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*April 18, 2012
Stacy Haiduk was interviewed by 'The Soap Series' and in this great in-depth phone interview, she talks about her current and past projects including her time as Lana Lang! - If we go back a little bit further the fan boy in me loved your role as Lana Lang ...that show ran for four seasons what sort of memories do you have from back then about that series?
"Very fond ones! You know its funny because that was my first show ever and that was during the writer's strike and it was hard for actors to get work...because writers...it just was a crazy time so I was really blessed to be working at that time. And...I had no idea this had such a huge following back then. If I did maybe I would have done things differently, but you know you just kind of do; you know, your thing. But, I have very fond memories, that was so much fun! I mean, again, when you talk about being on a show for so long, four years, and everybody is away from home it becomes such an amazing family. We had dinners every Friday after shooting and we would go to parties on Saturday and it was...it was...you know, you are talking late 80s [laughs] early 90s. It was fun! I mean, it was a great, great time! It was campy and hilarious and...but there...I was telling a fan the other day, I was saying you know, there's innocence in that, back then there's just an innocence that its now become about sarcasm in shows. I don't know...I look back on that time as really, really amazing and I don't know if I'll ever get that experience again. I hope to! I really do hope to because, you bond with all the directors and all the cast members... and the crew. I loved them! I just loved it. And even being in the humid, hot Florida [laughs] was, you know, it was fun too..."
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*April 17, 2012
A nice write-up posted by 'The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation' website regarding Legendary Women & SWEET's experience working together for this common goal - "The Superman universe has brought people many heroes over the years, even beyond its titular idol. Obviously, this charity has grown and flourished under the influence of Christopher and Dana Reeve and their legacy, from life imitating art after a fashion in Mr. Reeve's case. We think that different media incarnations of the story also bring us characters (new or re-imagined) to respect and from whom we can gather strength.
This year, the Sweet Clark and Lana Forum, which was the first group of Smallville fans to hold a drive for this cause, was generous enough to team up with Legendary Women, Inc. for a group event to raise over two thousand dollars for The Reeve Foundation. It's not a collection of all fans of the show, but both groups involved feel it's an important first step in helping bring Smallville fans together to continue supporting this foundation's work.
Both women---Chloe and Lana---have served as role models. It was a joy for our groups to watch them grow throughout the decade of the series from smart high school girls, already aware of the weirdness in their towns, into capable women who were ready to bring both intelligence and strength to the greater superhero world around them. In both cases, it wasn't enough to be a damsel in distress. Eventually they adapted to take Clark's mission as their own and to help him out in a variety of ways. Similarly, we feel that both Ms. Mack and Ms. Kreuk are young women in Hollywood to be admired for the work they've done behind the camera as producers (and a director in Ms. Mack's case) as well as the charities they've worked to support.
Legendary Women, Inc. and Sweet have together gained much from this joint endeavor, more than just a fresh perspective on characters sometimes seen only one way before. Both groups also feel a growing sense of camaraderie. We came together because Sweet and Legendary Women, Inc. found this cause so important that it transcended occasional differences in opinion. We love and respect the women and characters we're honoring here, and we both were glad to be able to work together as a unit, eventually coming to understand that differences existing at the onset of the drive were not insurmountable. (Photo from Legendary Women, Inc.)
Superman as an entity has created fictional heroes and served, in part, to help bring strength to real life ones. It has given us two amazing women among others to emulate and to honor. We'd like to point out, however, that it has been The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation that has allowed both Sweet and Legendary Women, Inc. over the past six years to help others. It has been beyond supportive while affording this opportunity.
For that we are grateful and earnestly hope that The Reeve Foundation will "go forward" with this donation as it continues to serve so many. Sincerely, Sweet and Legendary Women, Inc.
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*April 11, 2012
Kristin Kreuk is featured and pictured in Zap2it's 'TV You May Be Watching Next Season' article:
"In about a month, the broadcast networks will be making their final decisions about which pilots to pick up for the 2012-13 season.
The obligatory two shows with the same premise
We've previously noted that both ABC and The CW are developing takes on "Beauty and the Beast." The CW's is more or less a remake of the late-'80s CBS drama -- Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan star, and the show is set in present-day New York. ABC's version hews closer to the fairy tale and is set in a fictional kingdom (and sounds as if it were specifically designed as a companion to "Once Upon a Time").
The networks will announce their 2012-13 schedules at their upfront presentations the week of May 14."
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March 2012
*March 28, 2012
io9.com listed their '10 Most Baffling Moments in Lois Lane and Superman's Love Life' and Lana Lang is highlighted. - 8.) Lois turns into a baby (again)
Incidentally, Lois had her age reversed every other week during the Silver Age of Comics. In 1959's Lois Lane #10, our mishap-prone heroine activates a de-aging machine and accidentally becomes an infant. To teach her a lesson about vanity, Superman will only feed her the antidote via baby bottle. It's worth mentioning that Batman's exhibited similar predilections to spanking.
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*March 28, 2012
Annette O'Toole and husband Michael McKean attend 'The American Theatre Wing' event honoring the writers, Dan Collins and Julianne Wick Davis, of the musical play Southern Comfort. According to theatermania.com, the event was held on March 27, 2012 and featured performances by Southern Comfort cast members Jeff McCarthy, Elizabeth Hagstedt, Natalie Joy Johnson, Robin Skye, Joel Waggoner and of course, our very own, Annette O'Toole!
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*March 27, 2012
A couple of nice Kristin Kreuk 'Beauty & the Beast' candids...
Nina Lisandrello, the actress set to play Catherine's (Kristin Kreuk) friend in CW's 'Beauty & the Beast', posted a photo of her and Kristin on her tumblr page.
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Also, Villaggio110 tweeted and uploaded a pic of Kristin:
"Villaggio110 tweeted: Filming @villaggio110 today @anthbarb with actress Kristen Kreuk"
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*March 26, 2012
New Kristin Kreuk images on the set of CW's 'Beauty & the Beast' T.V. Pilot have surfaced!
"Kristin Kreuk walks around the set of her new pilot, Beauty and the Beast, on Friday (March 23) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 29-year-old actress will be playing the female lead, Catherine, in CW's reboot of the '80s series, which aired on CBS..."
Source Link: CLICK HERE (justjared.com) and HERE (celebshut.com) and HERE (newscom.com)
*March 2, 2012
A New Zealand actor has been cast to play 'Beast' alongside Kristin Kreuk's 'Beauty' in CW's new pilot "Beauty & the Beast" - "New Zealand actor Jay Ryan, who played the Terra Nova security guard who was famously banished for murdering a fellow colony member, has landed the male lead opposite Kreuk in Beauty and the Beast, The CW's reboot of the classic '80s series that ran on CBS from 1987 to 1990 and starred Ron Perlman as the mythic man beast and Linda Hamilton as the object of his affection..."
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*March 1, 2012
legendarywomen.org has posted a wonderful fan tribute to 'Smallville's' Lana Lang! - "A Look At Lana Lang Over The Years" by Lily K. Lynn- In 2001, my older brother and I sat down to watch the pilot episode of a new show called "Smallville". I was twelve years old and while I adored Superman as a kid, I didn't expect this to be the beginning of what I now refer to as a heart-wrenching love affair with this series and its characters.
As a devoted Lana Lang fan, I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I had no idea who she was when Kristin Kreuk first appeared on screen asking our young Clark Kent if he was "man or Superman". My knowledge of the Superman mythology at that age extended little beyond the series, "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman". Yet there was a character named Lana Lang and while she is often described as Clark Kent's high school sweetheart, it became quite apparent throughout "Smallville" that there was a lot more to her than the small-town girl who stole our hero's heart. I've often told people that I grew up with "Smallville" and that I wouldn't be the person that I am had I not been such an avid fan of the show.
The glory days of the series taught me that family was important. It taught me to see the best in others, that honesty was invaluable and that sometimes we had to make sacrifices for the people we love. Yet it also taught me that these sacrifices should never be at the expense of our own growth as human beings. While I enjoyed following the journeys of all the "Smallville" characters, Lana was always my favorite. I celebrated when she was happy and I cried with her when her heart got broken. When she dreamt of Paris, I too dreamt of running away to a place where nobody knew my name and run I did. Perhaps I can't credit Lana for the travels I've been lucky enough to experience in my life, but she did instill in me that desire to break free from what felt safe in order to grow into a stronger person who was surer of her place in the world. While Lana's generous spirit, open heart and business-savvy qualities were things I strived toward, what appealed to me most about this character were her flaws. She has often been criticized as being too perfect, but I've always believed this couldn't be further from the truth. From season one it was apparent there was more to her than the pretty, popular cheerleader persona she wore. This was a girl who had lost her parents when she was three-years-old and felt deeply alone in the world. Her propensity to rely on others to fill this void in her life has always been the root of Lana's mistakes, and it is this flaw that makes her character most fascinating to watch.
As human beings, we cannot exist without imperfections. We all have them. Lana struggled with her need to find love outside of herself in order to validate her own self-worth. She often put others before herself, choosing to stay in a relationship with Whitney when his dad got sick despite her changed feelings. When Clark wouldn't open up to her, she felt she wasn't good enough. Yet as the seasons progressed, we got to see her gradually break out of this pattern and grow into a stronger woman capable of standing on her own two feet. From the onset, Lana always had a fighter's spirit. In season one, she challenged Lex Luthor and got him to agree to a partnership for the Talon coffee shop. Tired of being a helpless victim, she learnt to defend herself in season two against her attackers. It became more and more apparent that a lot more lay beneath this mask of perfection she put on.
We saw her truly break free from this façade in Season Four. She knew that being around Clark would never allow her to grow into the person she wanted to be, so she left for Paris. This was a turning point for her character, for although she still had feelings for Clark, she knew she couldn't allow him to hold her back from pursuing her dreams. Lana's controversial relationship with Lex Luthor sparked a lot of heated debate and criticism toward her character. Her tendency to see the best in others drove her into this relationship and the painful experiences that came with it. At the same time, it brought out darkness in Lana that the audience had never seen before. In the end, she was able to beat Lex at his own game and was no longer at the mercy of her emotions.
We saw her protect Clark the way he had always protected her and she grew to a fuller understanding of who she was and what she was capable of. Her last scene on the show had her tell Clark that she knew what she wanted to do with her life. It had her on an equal playing field with Superman himself. While they physically could not be together, Lana had finally reached a place where she no longer relied on others and realized that she was deserving of a place in the world. It hasn't always been easy following Lana's journey, and there were many instances where I disagreed with her actions. Yet as I sit here reflecting on her character now, I realize I could not have asked for a better role model to grow up with. Despite her jaded past and the mistakes she made, she was able to overcome and accept the flaws she knew she had. At the same time, she learned to recognize the better qualities within herself and she fought for them in order to make the world a better place. On that final note, I think we can all stand to learn a little something from Lana Lang."
Source Link: CLICK HERE
February 2012
*February 17, 2012
Even more online news articles reporting on Kristin Kreuk's casting in The CW's 'Beauty & the Beast':
From ivillage.com
"Kristin Kreuk grew up before our eyes, playing the lovely Lana Lang on The CW's Smallville. Now 29, she's set to play the beautiful Belle on that network's fairy-tale-inspired, Beauty and the Beast. (This show, by the way, is not to be confused with the animated Beauty and the Beast series that's set to air on ABC). The series is an edgy, modern-day version of the Disney tale, with Kreuk portraying a New York City homicide detective who solves crimes with the help of a disfigured military vet. And it's just one of several promising new shows that will try to capture our hearts (or, at least, a portion of our TV-viewing time) this fall."
From: ibtimes.com
"The remake will star Kristin Kreuk of "Smallville" fame. The former Lana Lang will play a homicide detective with the NYPD who comes across Vincent, the victim of a military experiment gone wrong..."If it's well written and if they get a good chemistry between Kristin Kreuk and whoever is cast as the beast then there's no reason lightning can't strike twice with the same idea," Simpson said. One aspect of the remake is already sitting very well with fans of the original series: The casting of Kreuk as Catherine. "Most of the fans who have watched CW shows for years know her and respect her talents," Baca wrote. Simpson believes Kreuk, who also starred in the television movie "Snow White: The Fairest of Them All," is the "right sort of person" for this role thanks to her previous experience in the fantasy and scientific genres. "She's been down that road before with the various plot lines in 'Smallville,'" he said."
From: sciencefiction.com
"Although Kreuk may be best known for her role as Lana Lang in 'Smallville,' she also appeared as Hannah in several episodes of 'Chuck' and starred in the movie 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.' Kreuk has been offered many pilot opportunities this season and was even offered the part of Beauty in ABC's version of the tale but opted to take on this role...The jury is still out on this project. While I did enjoy the original CBS version, I'm hesitant to fully come on board with what the CW is developing. I do like Kreuk as the casting choice for Catherine..."
From: hollywire.com
"It's just been confirmed that Kristin Kreuk, who is best-known to TV audiences for her role as Lana Lang on Smallville, has been cast in the CW's Beauty and the Beast pilot. Continuing with the recent tradition of rebooting fairytales for television (think: Once Upon a Time, Grimm), the new CW Beauty and the Beast series will be a modern-day retelling of the classic story, with a police drama slant..."
From: geeksofdoom
"Deadline reports that The CW has tapped Smallville star Kristin Kreuk to join the cast of their take on the story, which itself will be loosely based on the cult 1980's CBS series, formerly starring Linda Hamilton...While I'm not really all that familiar with the past series, I do really like Kreuk as an actress, and think that this could be one hell of a role for her..."
From: nasdaq.com
"Kristin Kreuk, best known for role as Smallville's Lana Lang, has been confirmed as the lead role in The CW pilot Beauty and the Beast..."
From: ClevverNews YouTube Channel
A full report on Kristin Kreuk's casting as 'Beauty' in The CW's 'Beauty and the Beast'. Also, some suggestions on who should play Beast and there's mention of Kristin Kreuk's former co-star, Tom Welling.
*February 16, 2012
More online news articles reporting on Kristin Kreuk's casting in The CW's "Beauty & the Beast":
From: blastr.com [SyFy]
"The CW isn't straying too far for the Beauty of its update of the '80s Linda Hamilton-Ron Perlman romantic drama: They've cast Smallville's Lana Lang, Kristin Kreuk, as the NYPD detective on the hunt for the monstrous man who saved her life..."
From: zap2it.com
"Former "Smallville" star Kristin Kreuk has landed one of the lead roles in The CW's "Beauty and the Beast" pilot. (Hint: It's not the Beast.) Kreuk will play an NYPD detective in the pilot, Deadline reports. The show is kinda-sorta based on the late-1980s CBS series that starred Linda Hamilton (whose character was a prosecutor) and Ron Perlman..."Beauty and the Beast" will be the first series-regular role for Kreuk since she left "Smallville" a few seasons back. She had a recurring part on "Chuck" in 2010 and, oddly enough, was also approached for ABC's "Beauty and the Beast" pilot this season. That version sounds as though it will lean more to the fairy-tale side of the story..."
From: mtv.com
"The CW didn't have to look far to find its Beauty. Deadline reports that former "Smallville" star Kristin Kreuk has been cast as the titular looker for the network's "Beauty and the Beast" pilot. Though it may sound like Kristin is forming a tendency towards fantasy-based television, the show is actually an exciting revamp of a beloved '80s series that does not include any talking clocks or candlesticks. What it does include, is the exploration of a rousing relationship between two tantalizing characters, one of course being Kristin's Catherine..."
From: ew.com
"EW has confirmed that Kristin Kreuk, a.k.a. Smallville's Lana Lang, has been cast in The CW pilot Beauty and the Beast. The show, inspired by the late '80s Linda Hamilton-Ron Perlman series of the same name, will follow New York homicide detective Catherine (Kreuk) who discovers an unlikely ally in Vincent, a military vet turned into a beast by an experiment gone wrong..."
From: yahoo.com
""Smallville" star Kristin Kreuk is returning to the CW -- and once again, she'll be hanging around with a superhero. Kreuk -- who played Lana Lang on the CW's take on the Superman myth -- has landed the female lead in the network's upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" pilot...."
From: SFX
"The former Lana Lang nabs the lead role (Beauty? Belle? Catherine?) in the CW remake of the '80s show. Just to clarify, that's the one that the remake of the '70s series about the female cop and the sewer-dwelling beast, not the more fairy tale, trad version that the ABC network is planning, or the big screen version that Guillermo del Toro is planning, or the 3D version of the Disney film that's coming out, or the Blu-Tack kabuki theatre version SFX is making and planning to take to the Edinburgh Fringe next year..."
From: tvequals.com
"Actress Kristin Kreuk, who rose to fame on the long-running series 'Smallville' as Lana Lang, will be headed back to The CW for its new pilot Beauty and the Beast, which will be loosely based on the 1980′s CBS series of the same name that starred Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman..."
From: digitalspy.com
"Kristin Kreuk has won a lead role in The CW's new Beauty & the Beast pilot.A contemporary take on the classic tale, the drama project is described as a love story with a procedural twist...Kreuk is best known for playing Lana Lang on Smallville between 2001 and 2009 and appeared in four episodes of Chuck in 2010..."
From: contactmusic.com
"Pretty Smallville star Kristin Kreuk has been cast as the female lead in a new Beauty & The Beast Tv series, according to industry reports. The actress, who played Lana Lang in the hit Superman show, will portray a modern-day New York homicide detective who befriends the survivor of a military experiment-turned-city vigilante in the new drama..."
From: craveonline.com
"The former "Smallville" actress will take over Linda Hamilton's role in this revamp of the CBS series...Kreuk is best known for playing Lana Lang for seven seasons on "Smallville" before returning briefly in the eighth season to wrap up Lana's storyline. Kreuk has also starred in the film "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li," and made appearances in "Eurotrip," "Chuck" in addition to her starring role on the Canadian drama Edgemont..."
From: thewrap.com
""Smallville" star Kristin Kreuk is returning to the CW -- and once again, she'll be hanging around with a superhero. Kreuk -- who played Lana Lang on the CW's take on the Superman myth -- has landed the female lead in the network's upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" pilot..."
From: eonline.com
"The Girls of the CW: Kreuk, she who played Clark Kent's (Tom Welling) first love Lana Lane on Smallville, is heading back to the network that made her famous: the CW. She's set to fill Linda Hamilton's shoes and take the lead female role in the network's Beauty and the Beast, a reboot of CBS' series from the '80s. Life Unexpected's Austin Basis has also signed on to the project..."
From: perezhilton.com
"Known as Lana Lang on Smallville, Kristin Kreuk has signed on to play Belle for the pilot
The pilot will have Belle and the Beast in modern times but fans of the fairytale should be warned; this will be completely different from the popular Disney-like portrayal..."
From: thehdroom.com
"Kristin Kreuk may have left Lana Lang, Superman and Smallville behind, but she's set to make a dramatic return to the CW in Beauty and the Beast.Per The Hollywood Reporter, 29-year old Kreuk will headline CW's reinvention of the 1980s television series that starred Linda Hamilton, also called Beauty and the Beast, returning her to the network where she spent 10 years playing Lana Lang in the Superman-themed Smallville series..."
From: younghollywood.com
"Kristin Kreuk has been cast as the female lead in a new Beauty + The Beast TV series, according to industry reports. The pretty Smallville actress, who played Lana Lang in the hit Superman show, will portray a modern-day New York homicide detective who befriends the survivor of a military experiment-turned-city vigilante in the new drama..."
From: ontheredcarpet.com
"Kristin Kreuk, who portrayed Lana Lang in "Smallville," is set to star in The CW's "Beauty and the Beast" reboot...Kreuk is best known for her role as Lana Lang, Clark Kent aka Superman's love interest before he met Lois Lane in "Smallville." The show, which starred Tom Welling as Clark Kent, ended its 10-year run on May 13, 2011..."
*February 16, 2012
Several online news media are reporting that our very own Kristin Kreuk has been cast as the female lead in The CW's 'Beauty & The Beast' Pilot:
From: hollywoodreporter.com
"Smallville's Kristin Kreuk is heading back to the CW. The Canadian actress best known for playing Lana Lang for close to a decade has been tapped to star in the younger-skewing network's Beauty and the Beast. The project, loosely based on the 1980s CBS series of the same name, is a modern-day romantic love story with a procedural twist..."
From: deadline.com
"Smallville star Kristin Kreuk is back at the CW in one of the most talked-about roles this pilot season: the female lead in the CW's drama pilot Beauty And The Beast. Loosely based on the 1980s CBS series starring Linda Hamilton, CW's Beauty And The Beast is described as a modern-day romantic love story with a procedural twist.
It centers on Catherine (Kreuk), a tough-minded NYPD homicide detective haunted by witnessing her mother's murder nine years ago and the killers' quick demise at the hands of a Beast...Canadian-born Kreuk, who played Lana Lang on the young Superman series Smallville, fielded interest from multiple pilots this season, including ABC's Beauty And The Beast pilot executive produced by Fleder..."
From: tvline.com
"The CW's Beauty and the Beast update has found a most worthy — one might say super — successor to Linda Hamilton: Kristin Kreuk. The Smallville alumna has landed the female lead in the hour-long pilot, a reboot of the classic '80s series that ran on CBS from 1987 to 1990 and starred Ron Perlman as the mythic man beast and Hamilton as the object of his affection..."
From: justjared
"Kristin Kreuk is returning to the small screen and heading back to the CW! The 29-year-old actress, who previously appeared in Smallville, has landed the female lead in the network's drama pilot Beauty and the Beast..."
*February 15, 2012
Possible description of "Man of Steel" film trailer from aceshowbiz.com (spoilers)- "While Warner Bros. Pictures hasn't confirmed when it will unveil the first trailer for "Man of Steel", a very in-detail description of the anticipated sneak peek has been leaked online...It is reported that the next scene sees a bus falling off of a bridge with teenage Clark looking panic and young Lana Lang looking terrified. Suddenly the bus stops as Clark floating in mid-air while holding it up. "Which caused friction with other kids," continues the voiceover. Then it's followed with a scene where Clark gets bullied at school before the voiceover goes, "You were extraordinary. You could do amazing things. You were a Superman..."
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*February 1, 2012
US Magazine's "What's In My Bag?" highlighting Emily Procter's purse contents: - "CSI Miami's Emily Procter: Waht's In My Bag?" - "Emily Procter's Celine tote doubles as a diaper bag!
"When my daughter was born, I said, "I'm getting a nice bag for us both," says the CSI: Miami star, who's mom to Pippa, 14 months (with musician Paul Bryan). "It separates in the center, so splitting things up is easy!" she adds. "On Pippa's side, I keep a travel size Aquaphor. I can use it for diaper cream or boo-boos. And it's a great lip balm and hand lotion for me!" "On my side, I keep By Terry lipstick in the Plumping Nude shade. I always have lipstick -- I'm Southern! I took a makeup course so that people wouldn't be like, 'Oh, I saw that girl from CSI: Miami and she looked sad.'"I always carry EO hand santizer spray. I'm no germ freak, though. Friends will look at us and say, 'Is that a shoe in Pippa's mouth?!' I'm like, 'Yeah, it is. She'll live." Procter keeps her money and credit cards in a cute green and gold Stephanie Johnson pouch. "I only have two credit cards, one ATM card, cash and my driver's license" the actress details about the contents of her wallet. The actress' collapsible nylon strawberry-shaped tote bag minimizes both her carbon footprint and her daughter's meltdowns. "[The bag] is really soft so that's something she can always play with, and it makes for a great shopping bag."
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*February 1, 2012
Comic Lana is set to make her debut in the 'New 52' in Action #6 released this week - beginning February 1, 2012! She will be appearing in the backup story by Sholly Fisch and artwork by Chriscross.
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January 2012
*January 30, 2012
According to TVGuide, Annette O'Toole has been cast to play Elaine Sherman on the FOX drama "The Finder" - "Annette O'Toole (Smallville) and John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop) have been cast on the Fox drama as Elaine and Franklin Sherman, the mother and father of Geoff Stults' Walter Sherman, TVGuide.com has learned. They join Stults' real-life brother George, who will play Walter's older brother, Langston..."
It seems Annette had a great time on set. She recently tweeted:
"Had such a fun first day working on #TheFinder. Every crew should be this efficient & good. Thanks to all for making me feel so welcome." ~ @JimmyJindo
'The Finder' airs on Thursdays at 9/8c on Fox. This episode is scheduled to air sometime in late March.
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*January 29, 2012
According to a 'Bleeding Cool' correspondent, Patrick Stephens, 'Superman' comic book writer George Perez, had plans to "have Superman deal with the death of Lana Lang, his schoolboy sweetheart" in his currently concluding 'Superman' run. - "Little Bleeder Patrick Stephens, reporting from the floor of Wizard World New Orleans this past weekend reports straight from the horse's mouth, George Perez's lost plans for his currently concluding Superman run. Including one that would have Superman deal with the death of Lana Lang, his schoolboy sweetheart who had previously been unseen in the New 52." Patrick also adds that "based on what Perez said to [him] and [from] his and Jesus Merino's panel, his leaving the book had nothing to do with this and any other stories he didn't get to tell..."
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*January 25, 2012
imdb.com announcing Jadin Gould as Lana Lang in "Man of Steel" casting - "Jadin Gould a Young Lana Lang for Snyder's Superman: Man of Steel - Batman has Catwoman and Talia. Spider-Man has Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson. Superman has Lois Lane and Lana Lang. Now we have learned that both those "L" ladies will make it to the big screen for Zack Snyder's film, Superman: Man of Steel. When you discover who will portray a young Lana Lang on the big screen you may start to wonder, as I did, if part of Man of Steel would include Spuerman's childhood on the Kent farm. The actress's name is Jadin Gould and she is a teenager..."
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*January 24, 2012
More Internet articles announcing the casting of Jadin Gould as Lana Lang in "Man of Steel":
From: slashfilm.com
"Here's some pretty late-breaking casting news for Zack Snyder's new Superman film, Man of Steel. While we know that Lois Lane will be the primary female lead in the film, played by Amy Adams, now we know for certain that ground is being laid to include another romantic interest for Superman alter-ego Clark Kent (Henry Cavill). A past romantic interest, at least. Jadin Gould (Battle: Los Angeles, The Mentalist, Chuck) has been cast as a young Lana Lang, and will appear in at least one flashback to Clark Kent's childhood in Smallville, likely opposite Dylan Sprayberry as the young Kent. Lang is traditionally the first of Kent's 'double-L' entanglements, before he runs into Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. Oddly, Gould could almost pass for a young Kristin Kreuk, who played Lang on Smallville."
From: awesomebmovies.com
"If your a die hard Super Man fan, like a lot of comic book peeps tend to be, then you probably would know who Lana Lang is.... If you don't know who she is though, well, Lana Lang is the teenaged girlfriend of Clark Kent's in the comic books, on TV and even in the movies! So far those that we know of who have played this role to name a few would be, Kristin Kreuk (Vampire) and Annette O'Toole (It), and now it looks like for the new Superman, for the new generation, that according to Comingsoon, that actress, Jadin Gould (Battle Los Angeles), is gearing up to take over the role as Lana the youngster!"
From: movieweb.com
"13-year-old actress Jadin Gould has been cast as young Lana Lang in Superman: Man of Steel for Warner Bros. Pictures and director Zack Snyder. The actress will be seen in a flashback scene while Clark Kent is growing up in Smallville. It isn't known if the actress has already shot her scenes or not. Jadin Gould recently appeared in Battle: Los Angeles, and has been featured in guest starring roles on Rizzoli & Isles, The Forgotten, and The Mentalist."
From: digitalspy.com
"Man of Steel has cast Jadin Gould as Lana Lang, with rumors that Dylan Sprayberry will play the young Clark Kent.13-year-old Gould will tackle the role of Kent's first girlfriend from his childhood in Smallville, according to Superman Super Site."
From: filmofilia.com
"In casting news, Man of Steel has added Jadin Gould as young Lana Lang, with rumours that Dylan Sprayberry has already been cast as the young Clark Kent in the Superman new film. Due to Zack Snyder's state that his version of Superman will be about the superhero's origins and part of that includes teen years, 13-year-old Gould will seize the role of Kent's first girlfriend from his childhood in Smallville."
From: mania.com
"Despite production being in full swing since last summer, it seems that it's never too late to add another classic Superman character into Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. The Superman Super Site has confirmed that a younger version of Lana Lang will be making an appearance in the 2013 summer release, with 13-year old actress Jadin Gould set to play the part. The news of the possible flashback scene between a younger Clark and Lang comes months after set photos confirmed that the Smallville school will be shown in the Warner Bros. Pictures release.
The Lang character launched in the 1950's in issue #50 of Superboy and appeared in Superman: The Movie and Superman III by thespians Diane Sherry and Annette O'Toole, respectively. Most recently actress Kristen Kreuk played the character in the "Smallville" series."
*January 23, 2012
It's official! Actress Jadin Gould is set to play Lana Lang in Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel". The following are some of the articles highlighting this bit of 'Lana Lang' casting:
From: supermansupersite.com
"The Superman Super Site has received confirmation from Judy Landis of 'Landis - Simon Productions' that her client, Jadin Gould has been cast as a young Lana Lang in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, "Man of Steel." The young actress will portray the character as a thirteen-year-old teenager during Clark Kent's childhood years in Smallville."
From: cinemablend.com
"Considering that Zack Snyder managed to get Kevin Costner and Diane Lane to play Ma and Pa Kent in the upcoming Man of Steel, we can probably expect that a good portion of the film is going to be set in Superman's hometown of Smallville. It's already been confirmed that the movie will be partially retelling Supes' origin story, but if that includes his childhood in Kansas, doesn't that mean they should be casting some of Clark Kent's friends? The answer is apparently yes.
The Superman Super Site (via Coming Soon) has confirmed that Jadin Gould has been hired to play a young Lana Lang in Man of Steel...There have been reports that Superman will return to Smallville as an adult in Man of Steel to do battle with Zod, but it's interesting to know that there will be enough of a back story to include a 13-year-old Lana Lang."
From: comingsoon.net
"Zack Snyder's Man of Steel has added another famous character from the Superman mythos to the production, albeit in a younger form than fans might have been expecting. Superman Super Site confirms today that 13-year-old Jadin Gould will play a young Lana Lang in a flashback scene to Clark Kent's Smallville childhood.
First appearing in 1950's Superboy #50, Lana is the teenage girlfriend of young Clark. She was a central character in the television series, "Smallville" (played by Kristin Kreuk) and has also appeared as a teenager on the big screen in 1978's Superman: The Movie (played by Diane Sherry) and later as an adult, re-entering Clark's life in Superman III (Played by Annette O'Toole, who would later play Martha Kent on "Smallville")."
From: blastr.com [Syfy]
"Zack Snyder's not done casting for Man of Steel. Sure, he's got Superman, Lois Lane, and Perry White, but what about Lana Lang? Apparently, Clark's Smallville sweetheart also gets some screen time in Snyder's Superman reboot. According to the Superman Super Site, a young actress named Jadin Gould has joined the Man of Steel cast. She'll play the character as a 13-year-old, who knows Clark during his early years. Unfortunately, Lana only appears in a flashback, but we hope she does something interesting. It would be a shame to waste such a great character...Since Lang's scene will be a flashback, we wonder what makes Clark think of her? Does Lois bring on the memory or does something bad happen?"
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