Amin
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Post by Amin on May 15, 2011 9:21:00 GMT -6
Just a little suggestion... how about breaking canon? I know it might sound a little off, but ultimately I think that is what would be best for the show, not having to worry about those little things and most importantly, YOU get to decide how the story ends. I've been feeling this for a long time and I think the Smallville-canon is a bag you're dragging behind yourself that you don't need to.
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Post by Jack Malone on May 15, 2011 11:56:18 GMT -6
Just a little suggestion... how about breaking canon? I know it might sound a little off, but ultimately I think that is what would be best for the show, not having to worry about those little things and most importantly, YOU get to decide how the story ends. I've been feeling this for a long time and I think the Smallville-canon is a bag you're dragging behind yourself that you don't need to. Although its important for where Smallville ends to line up to where Watchtower begins, Smallville and its canon has not changed or altered any of the storylines, plots, characters, relationships, and all the important stuff that goes into mapping out a season, fleshing out characters and their development, etc. Despite the fact that Smallville has flash forward seven years into the future to show Chloe with a son and married, that does not solidify the ENDING to her story, or WATCHTOWER.
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Post by Jack Malone on May 20, 2011 0:33:30 GMT -6
EXCLUSIVE: IS IT OVER FOR EMIL? Alessandro Juliani, who played the role of 'Emil Hamilton' in the first season of Watchtower, returns this season in a recurring arc that brings the deceased chara cter back from the dead - in a total of 5 episodes. The mystery of his intentions, his return, and where his character is at this point in his life will all be spotlighted in his final arc of the show, giving the character a proper send-off. "The producers had approached me at the end of last season and told me they weren't happy with the way Emil was written off the show," actor Alessandro Juliani told VSGuide, "They told me that they had written the character into a dead-end, by the end of the season, and had to deal with it accordingly." This resulted in the death of Emil Hamilton at the hands of Amanda Waller, in the season finale. "I was really humbled. You don't always get a second chance, and these producers were very quick to accept fault and seek out another way to wrap up Emil's character." Revealed at the end of the shocking season finale, "Apocalypse," it was revealed that Emil had been cloned, in a project known as 'Respawn.' Its origins, and whether he was the only clone, was not explained, but we are expecting that very explanation in the character's 5-episode-arc in this upcoming run of episodes. "Emil will be back for three episodes in the first run of episodes that definitely tackles the whole 'can you trust him' aspect of his story," executive producer Chris Davis was happy to share, "Emil's involvement in 'Arkham' is probably going to be his biggest episode of the season, depending things don't get cut or edited out." In "Arkham," producers have told VSGuide that Emil will prove himself to the team, whether he's forever changed, or will always be his wicked self. "We really don't want to spoil too much on his arc, because he is only back for 5 episodes, but so much happens with him in this arc that's really exciting. I think the fans will enjoy, whether you liked him as a villain or as part of the team." But lucky for us, Alessandro Juliani was happy to answer a couple of our questions -- VSGuide: What can you tell us about Emil's final arc on Watchtower? Alessandro Juliani: Ooh. I don't like to use the term 'final,' because I'd like to believe that Emil could resurface again at one point, in the course of the series. But, his arc this season involves a lot of proving himself to the team. He's seeking redemption, for the sins of his father, so to speak. He's being held to the sins that his former self, his creator, had done, and there's a lot of struggle within that. VSGuide: You've filmed your first three episodes from your arc so far. What can you tell us about each individual episode, and what it has done to build up the conclusion of Emil's character - for this season, of course. Alessandro Juliani: Well, in the premiere, it was very much about revealing the fact that Emil was still alive. It was a bit shocking, and bit surreal, and "how is this even possible?" He's also the one who introduces the main threat of the story, so it sort of felt like I was passing the baton onto the next big bad of the show, in a way. And in "Fear," they're starting to open up to Emil more, and include him into the team. He helps Oliver and Chloe take down Scarecrow, and although they're still cautious, I think you'll start to see them trusting him again. But in the third episode I'm back for, some of the past gets dug up, Chloe's still unable to move on from what Emil did, and its really the defining moment for my character - whether he's good or evil ... it'll be officially known to the audience by episode's end. VSGuide: Do you, yourself, know how Emil will finish this season? Alessandro Juliani: I ... Well ... [laughs] ... Yes. Yes, the producers and I have talked and they told me how they were going to wrap Emil up. VSGuide: How do you feel about his ending? Alessandro Juliani: That's an interesting question. There are two ways I have to look at this question, both as a fan and as an actor. As a fan of the character that I've had the opportunity to play for a couple years now, both on Watchtower and Smallville, I think its a great way to send Emil on his way. But, as an actor, well, I'm equally pleased and happy, however ... well you've have to wait to see the ending itself. There's a particular moment that the producers told me about, that, as an actor, I'm going to struggle with. I guess its the fact that I don't know whether or not its the end of my character on the show, or if I'll be back. That's the hard part, I think. As an actor, I don't know whether or not to move on or keep hoping, because his story ends in such a way that leaves you struggling to understand just that - will he back again, or not? VSGuide: Do you hope that Emil will be back? Alessandro Juliani: Oh, of course I do! Are you kidding? I've had so much fun. Being a part of this universe, this show, you get to play so many different characters. I've enjoyed my time on the show, and will always hope for another call from the producers telling me that they have another great idea for Emil. VSGuide: Can you tell us who came to the decision of Emil only being back for 5 episodes this season? From my perspective, it seems like you would have loved to be back for a lot more, if not, a regular spot. Alessandro Juliani: There was a lot of group discussion, negotiations, and it factored a lot into my schedule, and when it would make sense for Emil to show up. First it came down to whether or not the producers had a story for Emil, and when they worked something out, we decided on only two episodes. They started to worry that they wouldn't give the character enough justice or time for his wrap up to be succesful, and so we decided on three - giving the arc a beginning, middle, and an end. VSGuide: Wow. So it seems Emil might have been back for less ... Alessandro Juliani: Yes. It was a long process. There was a moment there where I was about to sign a series regular deal, but I felt that if the character was coming back to be concluded, and wrapped up properly, the stalling of just that shouldn't be involved. So it was a massive tug-o-war at one point. At the end of the day, both of us are very happy with the turn out. You get the three episodes that were originally meant to wrap Emil up, and send him on his way, and then I'll be back mid-season for two more episodes that will really - and I mean really - wrap up this character. VSGuide: Last question. What hope can you give fans that you might be back after this 5 episode arc? Alessandro Juliani: All I can say is that in Network Television, we aren't always fortunate enough to proceed with another season, and another season, and another season. I'm fortunate enough that the network had renewed the show, and the producers wanted to have me back. If the same thing, for some unknown reason, doesn't happen, than Emil would have gotten the perfect wrap up to his character. If, and I truly believe it will, the show does get renewed for a third season, then, I'm certainly not going to turn down the producers if they should want Emil back on the show. Do you hope season two isn't the end for Emil Hamilton? Are you excited to see what the producers do with his character in his [possible] 'Final Arc?' Sound off below!
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Post by Jack Malone on May 20, 2011 7:45:20 GMT -6
THIS JUST IN: 'DR. ARKHAM' HAS BEEN CAST! Robert Carlyle ("The Full Monty," "Stargate: Universe") has booked himself the role of 'Dr. Jeremiah Arkham,' who will be introduced in "Arkham." As Watchtower breathes life to one of the most famous landmarks in the Batman Universe - Arkham Asylum - we'll also be getting a glimpse of its founder, and dig into his mind, his character, and his world. Producers tell VSGuide that Dr. Arkham will be up to his own wicked ways when we meet him in the fifth episode of the season. "Straight off the bat you'll see there's not something quite right about him, and Perry will be the first to realise. But who is going to believe a crazy person, right?" series creator, Jack Malone shares. "We're so happy to have such a great talent bring this twistedly demented character to life, and we're excited for the fans to see the episode!"
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Post by Jack Malone on May 21, 2011 6:39:47 GMT -6
New Spoilers for "Arkham"
UPDATED 21/5/2011 - You will see several old villains locked up inside Arkham Asylum; some of these faces include Jean Loring, Lucia Silverstone, and Harvey Dent/Two-Face. - All cast members appear in this episode, however, Eliza Dushku has a very limited role, and is only featured in the opening minutes of the episode. The actress filmed another scene, but its yet to be determined if it'll make the final cut. - This episode heavily focuses on Emil Hamilton and Perry White. - Chloe learns about Perry's involvement with the Helmet of Nabu; and Oliver makes reference of Chloe's sacrifice in the tenth season of Smallville, "Lazarus."
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Post by Amin on May 21, 2011 6:51:26 GMT -6
TWO FACE? O: *Faints*
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Post by Jack Malone on May 23, 2011 3:53:00 GMT -6
Some new spoilers for "Arkham" from Virtual Wonders:
- Helena falls victim to the new big bad after receiving a surprising phone call. - Dr. Arkham's big secret has something to do with Emil. - Emily Deschanel guest stars as 'Jean Loring' and will have more of a presence than the other inmates at Arkham, such as Harvey Dent and Lucia Silverstone. The actress shot two scenes, one of which she shares with Perry White (Michael McKean). Its been revealed Harvey Dent, and Lucia Silverstone's role in the episode is nothing but a cameo appearance.
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Post by Jack Malone on May 24, 2011 2:38:38 GMT -6
I've decided to keep all of Selina's scenes intact. In the rewrites I took one of the scenes out, but I think its a good moment for her character and her relationship with Bruce, so its going to be a keeper.
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Post by Jack Malone on May 24, 2011 3:53:50 GMT -6
- The official description for "Arkham" has been posted. - Spoilers regarding "Speedy" have also been posted.
Please refer to the main page for these spoilers. xD
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Post by iluvkoalas1 on May 24, 2011 20:34:40 GMT -6
Just a little suggestion... how about breaking canon? I know it might sound a little off, but ultimately I think that is what would be best for the show, not having to worry about those little things and most importantly, YOU get to decide how the story ends. I've been feeling this for a long time and I think the Smallville-canon is a bag you're dragging behind yourself that you don't need to. Although its important for where Smallville ends to line up to where Watchtower begins, Smallville and its canon has not changed or altered any of the storylines, plots, characters, relationships, and all the important stuff that goes into mapping out a season, fleshing out characters and their development, etc. Despite the fact that Smallville has flash forward seven years into the future to show Chloe with a son and married, that does not solidify the ENDING to her story, or WATCHTOWER. D.D.-I'm sure that you'll find a way to reconcile both "shows" together excellently, based on your writing. I'm interested in how you'll reconcile their son in the story, if you choose to do so.
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Post by Jack Malone on May 26, 2011 22:16:57 GMT -6
EXCLUSIVE: ELISE GATIEN RETURNS! At the end of last season, 'Watchtower' lost two of its series regulars; the first: Alessandro Juliani (who portrays Emil Hamilton), and the second being: Elise Gatien (known for Mia Dearden). The actress herself had told VSGuide that her role on the show was only for a season, and despite the producers wanting her back, she felt they had told her character's story enough to leave it at that. "My final episode was the 'lost' episode - one that never made it to air for unusual circumstances," Gatien told VSGuide, "And although that story wasn't told, I felt Mia's sudden disappearance was in character with who she was and really gave the producers the chance to say that she's gone off to sort of rediscover who she is and find out who she wants to be." The actress, however, due to the episode being lost, had not completed her contractual agreement. "We [the actors] all have a certain amount of episodes that we sign on for, and I owed the show one more." In the second-to-last episode in the season's first run of episodes, Mia Dearden is back and is not a force to be reckoned with. "I'm actually really happy how things have worked out, because now that Mia's been AWOL for so long, she gets to come back already evolved and stronger, faster, and more of her own woman." The actress was excited to return to set and see all the familiar faces, and some new faces! "It was fun seeing everyone again, especially Allison and Justin. And getting to meet Eliza Dushku was a blast. I was so happy to find out I had a scene with Faith the Vampire Slayer - I'm a huge Buffy fan..." Luckily, Elise Gatien was able to take some time out of her day to answer a couple of questions, some that will shed light on Mia's FINAL episode of the series - the actress has made it very clear that she will NOT be back after "Speedy." VSGuide: A lot of actors and actresses jump at the opportunity to return to work after hearing that their show has been renewed. Its unusual to see someone, like yourself, turn down that offer. Why did you make that decision? Elise Gatien: It took a while before I actually sat down with the producers and told them: "Thank you, but no thank you." The producers had a plan with Mia like they did with Bruce, which was to sort of move towards their destinies as superheroes. So eventually they'd both step into their hero roles, but I felt that the character couldn't move and breathe after that, so I sat down with the producers and asked how they felt about using that one contracted episode I had left to bring Mia back somewhere in the second season and sort of wrap up her story the way they had planned. Luckily for me they decided to do that. VSGuide: Playing so much of a 'suporting' character, were you concerned at all about the screentime Mia was getting for each episode? Elise Gatien: Not really. I mean, I was a part of a great show that I felt told a great story and had a great range of characters, large and small, that helped tell that story. Mia was always meant to be a supporting character. Her role is more solidified in the team because of Oliver, and it wasn't until Mia started to step into the role of Watchtower 2.0, or Chloe's sidekick, that she really began to relate closer to the character of Chloe Sullivan. The important thing, to me, was that they told Mia's story and struggle without the use of relationships, triangles, and extreme drama. I wanted her to sort of be that background character that was consistant and could have her own struggles to deal with - which is why her disappearance in the first season made so much sense to me. VSGuide: Would you say that Mia gets a significant amount of screentime in her final episode, or does it continue to mirror that 'background' role of a supporting character? Elise Gatien: Its both, really. I mean, she's no longer the 'sidekick,' so she's out there doing her own thing. But at the same time, she's working with Chloe, working with Oliver, helping out Selina ... I like to think Mia mirrors the main character in a way that she started out as a minor, supporting character and developed into an action hero, of sorts. Its fair to say Mia's send off has a lot of focus on her, more so than a usual episode of Watchtower [that featured the character] would. VSGuide: So what can you tell us about the episode? What's going on in the build up to the conclusion of the season's first run? Elise Gatien: Well, the episode deals with Mia's return and why she's back and where she's been. And as the team are sort of catching up, there's something brewing in the background that creeps its way up and sort of turns them all on their heads. Then its like old times, working together to deal with the situation and save the world. VSGuide: Its been revealed that a series regular will be the main antagonist of the episode. Our money is on either Selina Kyle [Eliza Dushku] or Perry White [Michael McKean] - who has been messing around with the Fate Helmet. What can you tell us? Elise Gatien: Its a big twist that happens in the episode prior to mine, so I don't want to be the one to spoil it! [laughs] Sorry ... I can say that I do share a scene with Eliza Dushku and it was definitely the highlight of my time here on Watchtower. Its my favourite scene. VSGuide: What can you tell us about that moment? Elise Gatien: Its really beautiful. Its where you really see that Mia has become a hero, and its sort of her defining moment, really. Mia is trying to help Selina come to terms with her problems by reflecting on her own issues. The episode does a lot to compare the two characters together, and I think the result of that is something I'll cherish. The fans will definitely love it. VSGuide: Can you share with us who your final scene is with? Elise Gatien: Hmmm ... my final scene? Who says its shared with someone? Ah ... loophole. [laughs] VSGuide: Okay, last question. Being an episode called "Speedy," will this match up with the mythology of Mia being the Green Arrow's superhero sidekick and will we get to see the costume? Elise Gatien: That's a tough question. Well, yes, for the costume part, you will see Mia in costume and kicking butt, for sure - wouldn't have called it "Speedy" if you didn't. As for the mythology ... I think Mia's spent enough time being a sidekick. The show is robbing a lot of comic book fans of a huge chunk of Mia's story AS a sidekick, but they also make up for it with alligning to a different set of mythology stars. All I'll say is that the character of Mia Dearden gets a satisfying send off for her character, and that reader's should look for several clues in the episode, and little treats for comic book fans, as to what the future has in store for her. Are you excited about Mia Dearden's FINAL episode of "Watchtower?" Can't wait to see 'Speedy' come to life? Sound off below!
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Post by gamila on May 27, 2011 5:51:03 GMT -6
ohhh that's a good news...i love Mia!excited to see her kicking some butt ;D
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Post by Jack Malone on May 28, 2011 5:21:32 GMT -6
ohhh that's a good news...i love Mia!excited to see her kicking some butt ;D Its been fun writing for her character again.
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Post by The Doctor on May 28, 2011 13:31:48 GMT -6
I love Mia as well I cant wait
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Post by Jack Malone on May 28, 2011 19:15:20 GMT -6
I love Mia as well I cant wait I hope you'll like the episode Karl! I know you've been waiting for Mia to come back for a while now. xD
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Post by The Doctor on May 29, 2011 13:40:45 GMT -6
Yes i have And im seriously hoping that Mia will make a guest apperance later on down the line
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Post by Jack Malone on May 30, 2011 5:47:42 GMT -6
Yes i have And im seriously hoping that Mia will make a guest apperance later on down the line I don't think I can never say never, especially if I get the chance to plan my 'final' season as oppoed to being cancelled at the end of a season and want to bring back familiar faces. But at the moment it's definitely slated to be Elise Gatien's "final" episode. But who knows, I mean, remember me going on and on about how Clark will never be on the show and he'll be back this season, so you never know
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Post by The Doctor on May 30, 2011 11:10:11 GMT -6
OKay Jack you WONT get cancelled. And if you do...I WILL QUIT THE VPN
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