David wrote:
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http://community.tvguide.com/blog/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Re****t/700000049
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> Ausiello Re****t
> by Michael Ausiello
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> Read Exclusive: Smallville's Big Chloe Problem
>
> It looks like Smallville's about to take another, potentially lethal,
> hit.
>
> Just a week after it was announced that Michael Rosenbaum would not be
> returning full time as Lex next season, sources confirm to me
> exclusively that Allison Mack, arguably Smallville's most popular
> heroine, may be the next to go.
>
> This marks quite a turnaround from a few months ago, when I deemed
> Mack a lock to come back next season. And I wasn't the only one.
> Although a deal wasn't signed at the time, Smallville insiders tell me
> that all indications were that the actress was on board for Season 8.
>
> But then Rosenbaum terndered his resignation and everything fell
> apart.
>
> "Allison's camp used Michael leaving as leverage in the negotiations
> with [Warner Bros.]," says one Smallville source, who adds that
> Kristin Kreuk's decision to only return for a handful of episodes as
> Lana only strengthened Mack's bargaining position. "They need Chloe
> now more than ever - and Allison's people know it." (Mack's reps
> declined to comment for this story.)
>
> But will the studio suits budge? In this climate, with ratings down by
> double digits and belt-tightening going on everywhere, no one is
> optimistic. However, everyone pretty much agrees about one thing:
> Smallville can't afford to lose Mack right now. "If Allison leaves,
> they've essentially got Lois and Clark left," notes one insider. "And
> that show's been done before."
>
> So, what do you think? Should Warner Bros. man up and give Mack what
> she's probably been worth all along? Or are you OK with Smallville
> turning into Lois & Clark: The Early Years? Sound off below!
I'm hardly paying attention to the show as it is now. Allison Mack is the
only reason I'm still watching.
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