Celebrity Guests Unveiled for 2010
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SMALLVILLE ACTORS LAURA VANDERVOORT AND SAM WITWER JOIN NOEL NEILL TO APPEAR AT 32ND ANNUAL SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
Once again, Smallville fans will be delighted to see another phenomenal line up of special celebrity guests as Laura Vandervoort, (Kara/Supergirl from the series), and Sam Witwer (who portrays Doomsday) make their first-ever appearances in the real-life town of Metropolis. And returning once again is the "First Lady of Metropolis" Noel Neill, who played Lois Lane in the original Superman serials, and reprised her role on the television series The Adventures of Superman.
You can find complete biographies of each of these celebrities in the Film and Television Guests section of our website.
All three celebrities will be doing autograph sessions on Saturday, June 12th at Celebration, with times, locations, and ticketing procedures to be announced right here on the only official Superman Celebration site as soon as the information is available.
Last Updated (Sunday, 21 March 2010 20:03)
And the winner is....
Wednesday, 09 June 2010 17:12 | | |
First Place
Villains' Day Off 2
George William Doerr IV
Valley Park, MO
Second Place
The Adventures of Tiny Superman
James K. Thomas
Los Angeles, CA
Third Place
Jor-El is The Godfather
Jay Williamson
Lenexa, KS
Last Updated (Wednesday, 09 June 2010 17:28)
Carmine Infantino to Appear at Celebration!
Friday, 07 May 2010 02:42 | | |
Legendary artist Carmine Infantino will headline our comics guests lineup at this year's Superman Celebration. Infantino has drawn such notable characters as Batman, Black Canary, Green Lantern, and The Flash, whom he redesigned into his current, well known incarnation. Learn more about Carmine Infantino here.
Last Updated (Friday, 07 May 2010 03:46)
Superman Producer Ilya Salkind to appear at Superman Celebration
Wednesday, 24 March 2010 17:44 | | |
Ilya Salkind, whose movie productions include Superman, Superman II, and Superman III, will be a special guest at the Superman Celebration!
Salkind initiated the blockbuster Superman franchise, starring Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando and Margot Kidder, which became one of the most successful film franchises history. The Academy Award-winning Superman: The Movie also has the distinction of being the first major comic book film adaptation ever made. Under his supervision, this film and its first two sequels became worldwide blockbusters. Salkind also produced, Supergirl, starring Helen Slater.
Mr. Salkind's first venture into television, Superboy , also proved successful, lasting four seasons for a total of 100 episodes and is now a huge hit on DVD. In the years following the success of Superboy, Salkind focused his energies on the youth oriented feature, Young Alexander the Great. During that period Salkind also executive produced, the Richard Donner cut of Superman II.
During Superman Celebration, Salkind will speak about his unique experience with the Superman movies and will be available to answer questions from fans.
(For a complete biography, please see our Film and Television Guests page. )
Last Updated (Thursday, 08 April 2010 03:21)
Statue of Noel Neill as Lois Lane to be Unveiled at Celebration
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 07:49 | | |
UNVEILING PLANNED FOR JUNE 11th
As an artist continues to sculpt the near-life-size bronze statue of Noel Neil in Utah, the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce is conducting a final drive to collect personalized bricks for the statue base in Metropolis, Illinois.
“This statue will be a lovely tribute to a lady who has given so much of herself to Metropolis,” says Lisa Gower, co-chairman of the Superman Celebration. Noel Neill, also known as “The First Lady of Metropolis,” has been a frequent guest of the Superman Celebration and broke ground for the statue in June of 2009.
The statue idea was presented to Neil as a gift during her 85th birthday party celebration in California a few years ago. She is well known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the memorable television series, The Adventures of Superman.
Last Updated (Thursday, 13 May 2010 02:23)
Superman II Screening
Monday, 17 May 2010 03:25 | | |
Friday, June 11th- 7 pm
Artists Alley and Writers Way
Admission: $3.00
The Metropolis Chamber of commerce, with the assistance of Inked Monkey Productions, proudly presents a screening of the 1981 classic film Superman II, starring the incomparable Christopher Reeve as Superman. Tickets may be purchased for $3.00 at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce on Thursday and Friday. Seating is limited, so please purchase your tickets in advance.
Super Swinging 50's Dance Party
Monday, 17 May 2010 06:45 | | |
Friday, June 11th at 8:00 pm
Baymont Theatre- 203 East Front Street
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Admission: $25
Put on your Best 1950’s attire, grab your dancing shoes, and jump & jive your way to Metropolis for an evening of dancing & good times! The Jerry Ford Orchestra will be playing all the best 50’s tunes at the Metro Bandstand as tasty appetizers will be served (with cocktails available at the bar). But the fun doesn't end there- Not only will there be a prize for the best 50's outfit, but there will be hula hoop and dance contests, too! Space will be limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets now by calling the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce today at 618-524-2714.
50's attire is suggested but not required. Tickets, if available, can be purchased at the door
Fan Film Competition Returns for Third Year!
Tuesday, 29 December 2009 00:00 | | |
Back by popular demand!
Last year's Fan Film Competition drew cheers from Celebration attendees with entries from around the country- and the world- , so we're doing it again!
Full details on prizes, rules, and submission information can be found in the Fan Film Competition section of our website. The entry deadline has been set for May 25th, 2010, and the Awards Presentation will be on Saturday night, June 12th, 2009 at 8:00 PM. So get those cameras rolling, those actors acting, and those special-effects people special-effecting! We're looking forward to seeing your creations!
Last Updated (Monday, 17 May 2010 06:57)
$1000 Superman Celebration Costume ContestSaturday, 16 January 2010 00:00 | | |
Sunday, June 13th at noon under the Main Tent at Superman SquareEntry Fee: $25 per category
The stakes are high, and if your costume is the most heroic you could fly away with $1000! Our judges will be looking for the best of the best, and one lucky winner will walk away with the grand prize. Does your superhero costume have what it takes to claim the prize? Enter the $1000 Superman Celebration Costume Contest and find out! UPDATE: The fans asked for it, and we were happy to oblige! We have replaced the old "Best Creature/Robot" Category with the new "Best Duo/Group" Category! For more information on the contest and the full list of categories, click here.
Photo courtesy of Lin Workman
Last Updated (Thursday, 25 March 2010 23:59) Ticketing Process for Celebrity Autograph SessionsMonday, 04 May 2009 23:08 | | |
As you all know, celebrity autograph sessions are a tradition at Superman Celebration, giving attendees the chance to meet their favorite Superman and superhero-related actors and actresses. While Celebration has grown in attendance over the years, unfortunately the brief time period our celebrities have for these autograph sessions has not. While we try our best to see that as many fans as possible get through the autograph lines, the demand- and the crowds- have grown to the point where it is impossible for everyone in line to be accommodated. To help alleviate this problem, we have implemented a multi-session ticketing system. Tickets for the four autograph sessions will be distributed as follows: Last Updated (Sunday, 21 March 2010 20:21)
Our Official Superman: Josh BoultinghouseSunday, 10 January 2010 00:00 | | |
Josh can be found throughout the Celebration at various locations and events. photographs courtesy and © Lin Workman Bio courtesy and © Josh Boultinghouse Josh Boultinghouse was chosen as the winner in the 2008 search for the official Superman of the Metropolis Celebration. Last Updated (Saturday, 16 January 2010 06:42)
2009 Photo GallerySunday, 27 December 2009 02:20 | | |
Be sure to check out our new gallery section! Pictures from the 2009 Superman Celebration by Lin Workman can be seen here.
Last Updated (Monday, 28 December 2009 21:43) |
Entry information will be available at the Chamber of Commerce (607 Market Street) on Friday and Saturday. 
Meet our Official Celebration Superman, Josh Boultinghouse! 