The CW has announced that Society and Legend, the two part Justice Society episodes of Smallville's ninth season, will be aired as a two-hour TV movie event on January 29th.

Entertainment Weekly broke the news that comic book writer Geoff Johns' two episodes will feature DC Universe characters Stargirl, Hawkman, Dr Fate, the Martian Manhunter and Amanda Waller. Britt Irvin, Michael Shanks, Brent Stait, Phil Morris and Pam Grier will be guest starring.

The CW is promoting the TV movie as a major step on Clark Kent's journey to becoming Superman, with Smallville's executive producers doing everything they can to increase ratings to ensure a 10th season for the series. According to Superherohype.com, the network gave the two-hour movie a huge budget upgrade.