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Michael Rosenbaum Addresses The Allison Mack Thing

Michael Rosenbaum has addressed the story of Allison Mack being part of the NXIVM sex cult.

Published

6 years ago

August 2, 2018

Michael Rosenbaum has addressed the Allison Mack NXIVM cult situation during an appearance on the This Past Weekend podcast. Rosenbaum and Mack appeared together in seven seasons of Smallville.

“I’ve chosen not to talk about it only because it’s shocking and all I can say is this: When I was on that show, Allison was the sweetest, most professional — she was just a great girl, great actress,” Rosenbaum said on his podcast.

“It’s like someone telling you that your brother murdered someone,” he continued. “You’re like, ‘No, he didn’t. I know my brother. He wouldn’t kill anybody.’ It’s just so bizarre. The whole story I think is yet to come out. I think it’s just shocking and surprising.”

Because of their age difference, Rosenbaum didn’t hang out with Allison much outside of the show, but he said they always had a mutual respect.

“She was just a great girl, great actress,” Michael said. “I remember [her] doing some self-help stuff. I remember her mentioning something. An organization. And I didn’t really listen. I just remember thinking, ‘Oh, that’s a little culty. That’s not for me.'”

“She was like a lot of actors and actresses. She wanted attention. She wanted approval, and she found something that she probably thought would give her that. Ultimately, inadvertently, she got into something that was bigger than her,” he continued. He also pointed to their interaction when Michael directed an episode of Smallville called “Freak.”

“I directed her in an episode, and she was sweet as hell, and she was like ‘oh, I need to cry. Can you tell me that nice story about your grandma?’ And I would tell her the story and she would cry, and we would roll camera. She was just sweet, and she was nice… I didn’t expect this. This is a curve ball, but again, I didn’t really know her,” Michael recalled.

“I think she was a pretty girl. She was smart… this is why it’s so shocking to me. Yes, she was younger. She could have easily been mind-f*cked, and who knows? They could have promised her these things, and she was empowered by these things, and somehow, she fell down this… maybe. For me it’s shocking. It just makes me sad, ultimately. It just makes me sad to know someone who really was a sweetheart could be capable of something like this,” Rosenbaum said.

Allison faces 15 years to life in prison if convinced for her role in Keith Raniere’s NXIVM organization.

You can watch video of Michael’s interview below.

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Smallville Almost Had A “Female Justice League” Episode

Writer Bryan Q. Miller has revealed that Smallville almost had a “female JLA” episode.

Published

4 days ago

January 2, 2025

Craig Byrne

Derek Russell of the Super House of El podcast (originally Starkville’s House of El or SHoE, also known as The First Smallville Podcast Ever) had Smallville writer Bryan Q. Miller on for a “Getting Superman Right” episode, ostensibly to respond to the trailer for the upcoming James Gunn film, but soon pivoting toward Miller’s experience in playing with the Super-toys himself, including some major milestones for Clark and Lois.

A big surprise in the podcast, though, is the reveal that Smallville Season 10 almost had a “female Justice League” episode where Lois (Erica Durance), Kara (Laura Vandervoort), Zatanna, and Jayna of the Wonder Twins team up to save the day. The writers began breaking the episode during the first half of Smallville Season 10. “Being able to put those characters together that we had played with individually was a lot of fun, and it went away,” Miller said.

Why didn’t it happen?

There were several factors, including the notion that part of the episode hinged on why these characters had to come together, and as it turned out, the Season 10 episode “Collateral” had a similar premise with characters out of commission. “Ultimately, there was no time,” Bryan lamented.

There was a female hero team-up of sorts for Miller in his Smallville Season 11 comic story “Valkyrie” which also brought back Lana. But, alas, this will just have to end up as one of the Greatest Smallville Stories Never Told.

Give SHoE’s podcast with guest Bryan Q. Miller a listen here!

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Aaron Ashmore Added to Salute to Smallville 2025 Convention

Aaron Ashmore has been added as a guest to Creation’s Salute to Smallville 2025 convention in Chicago.

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1 week ago

December 28, 2024

Craig Byrne

Creation Entertainment has announced that Aaron Ashmore will be returning for the second “Salute to Smallville” convention which will be happening September 13-14, 2025 at the Westin O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.

Fans enjoyed meeting the actor who brought us Henry — er, Jimmy Olsen at the October 2024 event and the second time around should be even more exciting. Autographs and photo opportunities with Aaron can be purchased before the convention here. Right now, Creation has only listed the high-tier Gold Passes for sale, but other tiers will become available. Purchase your ticket and if there’s any way to say so, tell them KryptonSite sent you!

The first “Salute to Smallville” convention was a fantastic experience for all involved. It was a chance for some fandom friends to connect, to see your favorite actors, and to be around like-minded individuals who enjoyed that “leafy little hamlet” from back in the day all through the present. There was positive energy everywhere, and the cast and the event hosts (one of whom is writing this article) had just as much fun as the audience did. Picture this: A weekend full of Smallville, surrounded by people who also like Smallville, and the actors who brought Smallville to life.

Current other guests already signed for the 2025 event include Tom Welling (Clark), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex), Erica Durance (Lois), Kristin Kreuk (Lana), and Alaina Huffman (Black Canary) with more surely to come!

DISCLAIMER: KryptonSite’s webmaster Craig Byrne served as a host for the 2024 event alongside Derek Russell of the Super House of El podcast; Craig has also produced some websites for Creation Entertainment including their Salute to Smallville page, which would explain why it kind of looks familiar!

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More Smallville Funkos Are Coming – Pre-Order Now!

New Smallville Funko figures are on the way for three characters.

Published

3 weeks ago

December 16, 2024

Craig Byrne

Here’s some holiday cheer we weren’t expecting to see: Funko has announced three more Smallville POP!s, with two based on Season 10 elements and one based on Season 8.

Clark’s red leather jacket from Season 10 gets the spotlight in one of them, showing off the outfit/”costume” worn by the Blur (Tom Welling) in the final season. Next, we’ve got a “Kara Kent” looking very Supergirly as she looked in the Season 10 episode “Supergirl.”

And then there’s Doomsday… Max?!? We have no idea what “Doomsday Max” means. It sounds like a bad name for a soda or a streaming service. But it is based on the Season 8 take on Doomsday, and it’s too bad it doesn’t come as part of a 2-pack with a Davis Bloome.

We’re assuming these will be out in 2025 sometime; updates will come when and if they become available. Any and all new Smallville merch is always welcome, especially considering the recent resurgence of excitement around the series. And in success, who could be next? Lana? More Justice Leaguers? Tess? Dr. Emil? Lionel? The Kents? John Jones? Pete? Amy Adams eating a deer? Anything’s possible… though a Chloe Funko POP! would surprise us at this point due to the actress’ real-life situations.

UPDATE: Pre-order links are now here! Order through KryptonSite’s links and help support this site!