“Checkmate” Webclip
Watch the webclip from the upcoming episode “Checkmate.” The clip features Pam Grier as Amanda Waller and Cassidy Freeman as Tess Mercer.
First look of Maxwell Lord in Smallville
TV Guide gives us a first look at Maxwell Lord in Smallville (played by Ally McBeal alum Gil Bellows ). Check it out, SPOILER ALERT.
“Checkmate” official description
The CW has released the official description of the episode “Checkmate,” check it out.
BIGGER “Checkmate” Preview Images
The CW has recently released seven (7) images from the April 9th episode “Checkmate.” The images feature Tom Welling as Clark Kent and Pam Grier who returns as Amanda Waller. Check out the gallery.
9.20 Sacrifice
CHLOE AND TESS ARE TRAPPED INSIDE WATCHTOWER — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) breaks into Watchtower, triggering an elaborate security system that Chloe (Allison Mack) installed, ultimately trapping the two women inside. Chloe realizes that The Kandorians are downloading information about from the Watchtower server, which prompts her to make a drastic move. Oliver (Justin Hartley) confronts Zod (Callum Blue) and winds up clinging to life with a “Z” scorched into his chest. Clark (Tom Welling) realizes Zod has given his soldiers super powers.
9.17 Checkmate
PAM GRIER (“JACKIE BROWN,” “THE L WORD”) GUEST STARS AND PHIL MORRIS RETURNS AS MARTIAN MANHUNTER — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) creates an elaborate hoax in order to kidnap Green Arrow (Justin Hartley) and delivers him to Amanda Waller (guest star Pam Grier), who tells him that that the government is recruiting him to serve his country. However, Green Arrow escapes before they can reveal his identity. After Oliver brings Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe (Allison Mack) up to speed, the three investigate and Clark is surprised to find John Jones (guest star Phil Morris.) investigating Oliver’s kidnapping too. Clark senses that John is keeping information from him. Oliver and Clark are shocked when Tess reveals that Amanda is after something called “Watchtower.” Waller threatens to kill Chloe unless Clark gives her the names and locations of the rest of the Justice League.
Smallville returns April 2 promotional trailer
A new trailer for the return of Smallville on April 2 has been released. It features preview from the next episode “Escape”
“Checkmate” is written by John Chisholm and directed by Tim Scanlan
@SV_Writers has confirmed via Twitter that the episode “Checkmate” is written by John Chisholm and directed by Tim Scanlan. Check out the photo of the cover of the script they posted on Twitpic.
Pam Grier Joins Smallville as DC Villain Amanda Waller
The Smallville mythology is growing this season with the introduction of Agent Amanda Waller. The L Word star Pam Grier, who began in 1970s blaxploitation films, has taken on the role of the DC Comics villainess, TVGuide.com has confirmed.