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1Z DAILY PLANET Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Metropolis, Illinois 62960 • www.metropolisplanet.com A special section of The Metropolis Planet published for the 2015 Superman Celebration Candice Patton Caity Lotz John Shea Stacy Haiduk Diane Sherry-Case Stars come out for 37th annual Celebration Answer: Two CW stars. A superhero’s three official Celebration items: sched- group, Soccx. Superman: The Movie, Sherry-Case also ex-girlfriend — times two. A superhero’s ule book, Celebration poster or the Me- Lotz began her acting career in 2006 appeared in Hawaii, Pretty Maids All in arch-nemesis. tropolis Planet’s special section for the with a small role in Bring It On: All or a Row, played Bing Crosby’s daughter Question: Who will be appearing at Celebration titled The Daily Planet. All Nothing. She followed that up in 2010 in his TV series and appeared in other the 2015 Superman Celebration? additional autographs will have a fee. with a part in Law & Order: LA: Harbor series. Candice Patton, Caity Lotz, Stacy All five will be featured in question- City and a recurring role in the fourth More recently, Case has published Haiduk, Diane Sherry-Case and John and-answer sessions at the Metro Tent season of Mad Men as Anna Draper’s numerous short stories and authored two Shea are among the celebrities slated to — Shea at 12:30 p.m. Friday; Haiduk niece Stephanie. In 2011, she starred as novels, Elephant Milk and Earth To Skye. take part in 37th annual event. and Sherry-Case at 1:30 p.m. on Friday; Officer Kirsten Landry, in MTV’s Death With a grant from the American Film In- The five actors will be in two loca- and Patton and Lotz at 1 p.m. Saturday. Valley, on which she performs all her stitute, she wrote and directed two short tions for fans to meet. Each are scheduled for photos in front of own stunts. films, Spa-tel and Valentine’s Day. Tickets are required to attend the au- the Superman statue 15 minutes before Haiduk, a native of Grand Rapids, Shea, who portrayed Lex Luthor tograph sessions with Patton and Lotz. their Q&A sessions. Michigan, began studying dance at 4 and in television’s Lois & Clark: The New Tickets will be given away at The Auto- by 14 spent a year touring nationally with Adventures of Superman, received his graph Zone, 607 Market St., on Saturday • • • • • a Michigan-based Broadway/vaudevil- early theatre training at Bates College, only at 7 a.m. Supplies are limited and Known as Iris West on the CW TV se- lian dance company. She moved to New where he earned a bachelor of arts before only one ticket will be issued to each ries The Flash, Patton was raised in Pla- York City after high school, continuing studying acting and directing at the Yale person on a first come, first serve basis no, Texas, where she pursued her child- her dance studies with the Joffrey Bal- School of Drama, gaining an masters of while supplies last. Session choice is hood dream of becoming an actress. She let and at Steps. As her career began to fine arts in directing and performing in at the sole discretion of the Metropo- attended Southern Methodist University grow, she danced in music videos with the Yale Repertory Theatre. lis Chamber of Commerce. Autograph in Dallas, where she was scouted by The the late Laura Branigan and Sawyer His Broadway debut in Yentl garnered sessions will be held at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., Young and the Restless for a CBS Soap Brown, appeared in various commercials him the Theatre World Award. After 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Star Contest and briefly join the cast be- and appeared on Another World. seeing his performance, Lee Strasberg Baymont Theater, located near the Ohio fore graduating summa cum laude with a After an appearance in the comedy invited Shea to join The Actors Studio River on Front Street. bachelor of fine arts in theatre. film Magic Sticks in 1988, she landed where he spent several years studying Haiduk, Sherry-Case and Shea will be She moved to Los Angeles shortly the role of Lana Lang in the 1988-92 se- method acting techniques. He went on to at The Autograph Zone from 9 a.m. until after graduation and has since appeared ries Superboy while also performing in do Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre noon 2:30-6 p.m. on Friday and from 9 on The Bold and Beautiful, Days of Our movies with a guest role on Parker Lewis productions and appeared at London’s a.m. until noon and 1-6 p.m. Saturday. Lives, Entourage, One Tree Hill, CSI: Can’t Lose. The cancellation of Super- West End starring in The Normal Heart. No tickets are required. Miami, Castle, Rizzoli & Isles, The boy took her to the short-lived drama Shea went on to appear in a multitude During the autograph sessions, all ce- Game, About a Boy and The Craigslist Round Table as FBI agent-in-training of films and television series, including lebrity guests will have photos for sale Killer. Rhea McPherson. In 1993, she landed Law and Order, Sex and the City and at their tables. There may be a charge Another CW star, Lotz is Sara Lance the role of Lt. Katie Hitchcock on Sea- Gossip Girl. He is now the artistic direc- for autographs and photo opportunities. a.k.a The Canary on Arrow. She began quest DSV. Her guest appearances in- tor of the Theatre Workshop in Nantuck- Fees are determined by each celebrity her career as a dancer, touring with Avril clude Melrose Place, E.R., The X-Files et, Massachusetts, where he has helped and their representatives. Lavigne and Lady Gaga and starring in and The Profiler. produce over 40 productions and acted All will sign at no cost one of the music videos. In 2005, she joined the girl Known for her role as Lana Lang in in many as well. 2Z Page 2 Metropolis Planet: Superman Celebration Section June 10, 2015 THURSDAY, JUNE 11 FRIDAY, JUNE 12 (continued) Noon Information & souvenir booth open, Metro Tent 3-4 p.m. Meet Superman for phonebooth photo op, Metro•Chamber 3-10 p.m. 8th annual Superman Celebration Film Festival, Baymont Theater 3:30 p.m. Muley & Friends puppet show, Smallville Tent 5 p.m. Sonshine Carnival opens East Fifth St. 4 p.m. Illusionist Morgan Strebler: The Man Who Bends Steel, Metro tent Opening ceremony & skit, Superman Square K9 Crew trick dog show, Man of Steel area 5:30 p.m. Lois Lane and Helping Hands Awards ceremonies, Metro Tent Mario Kart video game tournament, Game Zone 6 p.m. Gospel music with Cross Harmony, Metro Tent Superhero collectibles grading & pricing, Rick Frogge of comic Buyers Guide, Meet Superman, Superman Square Man of Steel tent 7 p.m. Super Friends Super Bowl(ing), SuperBowl 4 p.m. Kids’ Super Hero Costume Contest, Smallville Tent Gospel music with Whisnats, Metro Tent 5 p.m. Costume parade for all in costume, Smallville Tent to Superman statue Superman Road Race, Fort Massac State Park Comic art panel with Alex Saviuk & Kurt Busiek, Metro Tent Color Superman posters, Smallville Tent Sonshine Carnival opens 7:30 p.m. Kids’ Karaoke, Smallville Tent 5:30 p.m. Freestyle Connection BMX Show, the Man of Steel area 9 p.m. Outdoor Theatre featuring Superman: The Movie at 8th & Market Sts. FREE! Wedding ceremony of Ben Hester & Sarah Reed, Superman statue Superman vs Batman tug-of-war sign-up, Man of Steel area FRIDAY, JUNE 12 6 p.m. Sam Maronie program: Comic Book Faces, Metro tent 8th annual Superman Celebration Film Festival, top films screened with award , Metropolis Sports Park 8 a.m. Superfan Baseball game presentation; Baymont Theater 9 a.m.-noon Meet Stacy Haiduk, Diane Sherry-Case & John Shea, The Great American Puzzler Team Competition, teams of four compete for The Autograph Zone quickest time to assemble a 1000-piece superhero puzzle, Man of Steel tent 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8th annual Superman Celebration Film Festival, Baymont Theater Kids Superhero Gameshow, Smallville Tent 10 a.m. Superman Radio Show, Metro Tent 6-7 p.m. Meet Superman, Superman Statue 10-11:30 a.m. Meet Superman, Superman Statue 6:30 p.m. Music by Soul Bandits, Man of Steel tent 10 a.m.-noon Meet Jerry Lawler, The Autograph Zone 7 p.m. USA Championship Wrestling with Jerry Lawler, Ironfist Alley 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Artists’ Alley & Writer’s Way opens, 801 Market St. K9 Crew trick dog show, Man of Steel area 10:30 a.m. Superman Homepage Meet & Greet, Hardee’s 7:30-10:30 p.m. ‘80s dance party with Rubiks Groove, Metro tent 60 Seconds to be Super! game show, Man of Steel tent 9 p.m. Outdoor Theatre featuring Back to the Future, Man of Steel area 11 a.m. Illusionist Morgan Strebler: The Man Who Bends Steel, Metro tent Puppetry for Television workshop with Kevin Williams & Muley, ages 13 & up, Smallville Tent SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show, Man of Steel area 7 a.m. Autograph tickets giveaway, Autograph Zone. Limit 1 per person. 11:30 a.m. Sixth annual Superman Supersite Meet & Greet, Fat Edd’s 7-8 a.m. Save The Massac Breakfast with Superheroes, session A. Happy Hearts. Fortress of Jellotude, eating contest, Man of Steel tent 8 a.m. Kiwanis Super Bike Trek, Fort Massac State Park Noon Super Silly Games, Smallville Tent 8:30-9:30 a.m.