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Post by The Doctor on Oct 5, 2015 14:36:47 GMT -6
So i remember a while ago you said that you a specific Robin would work for this show, I think I know which one it is  Also.....how goes the rest of S3? It's interesting how things have worked out. We will see Batgirl before we ever see a Robin. And both versions of those characters are going to be quite unique to Watchtower. The Batgirl storyline is completely new. There's nothing from the comics in regards to it, and it'll be happening next season. Robin is a lot further away, though. It's not something I can really talk about. As for this season, it's going really well. Putting the finishing touches on "Salvation," and about to start "Fate." Oooh. I am in awe that you are going to have a Batgirl before Robin. When I watched that cartoon, the Batman, they brought in batgirl first and I thought that was brilliant. So I have faith that her storyline is going to be epic. So I know this gunna sound weird......but I'm literally SO excited that there is gunna be a S4. |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 5, 2015 15:37:45 GMT -6
It's interesting how things have worked out. We will see Batgirl before we ever see a Robin. And both versions of those characters are going to be quite unique to Watchtower. The Batgirl storyline is completely new. There's nothing from the comics in regards to it, and it'll be happening next season. Robin is a lot further away, though. It's not something I can really talk about. As for this season, it's going really well. Putting the finishing touches on "Salvation," and about to start "Fate." Oooh. I am in awe that you are going to have a Batgirl before Robin. When I watched that cartoon, the Batman, they brought in batgirl first and I thought that was brilliant. So I have faith that her storyline is going to be epic. So I know this gunna sound weird......but I'm literally SO excited that there is gunna be a S4. Thanks, man. I am too, especially because it'll go back to basics a little. This season has been big on mystery, and plot twists, and has taken a lot more time to plan and execute than any other season. Season Four is going to be a lot easier to write with my schedule, and it's got a singular villain that we will meet in 317, and I think it's going to have a similar vibe to the first season in a lot of ways. That's the plan, at least. As for Batgirl, there is a storyline from the comics that served as the inspiration for Watchtower's version. It'll probably be a one to two episode arc. But there are a lot of great DC Comics characters coming on board for next year, and one in particular that I can't wait to announce. That season is going to be a big one in pushing certain characters towards their comic book counterparts, and it definitely will feel like the final season. Season 5 is more of an epilogue. So yeah, I'm excited to finish this season, and start pushing towards that finish line! |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 5, 2015 20:59:24 GMT -6
Oooh. I am in awe that you are going to have a Batgirl before Robin. When I watched that cartoon, the Batman, they brought in batgirl first and I thought that was brilliant. So I have faith that her storyline is going to be epic. So I know this gunna sound weird......but I'm literally SO excited that there is gunna be a S4. Thanks, man. I am too, especially because it'll go back to basics a little. This season has been big on mystery, and plot twists, and has taken a lot more time to plan and execute than any other season. Season Four is going to be a lot easier to write with my schedule, and it's got a singular villain that we will meet in 317, and I think it's going to have a similar vibe to the first season in a lot of ways. That's the plan, at least. As for Batgirl, there is a storyline from the comics that served as the inspiration for Watchtower's version. It'll probably be a one to two episode arc. But there are a lot of great DC Comics characters coming on board for next year, and one in particular that I can't wait to announce. That season is going to be a big one in pushing certain characters towards their comic book counterparts, and it definitely will feel like the final season. Season 5 is more of an epilogue. So yeah, I'm excited to finish this season, and start pushing towards that finish line! Well I'm excited all the same . I can't wait. And S4 is gunna be my favorite. Between Batman vs Superman, to the smallville high reunion, The DC Trinity meeting eachother and hopefully Lana. And who knows maybe Hope as well. But I have to ask, can you in one word describe how Oliver will react to Hope Sullivan-Queen (that last name won't change.hahaha) |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 6, 2015 4:14:57 GMT -6
Well I'm excited all the same . I can't wait. And S4 is gunna be my favorite. Between Batman vs Superman, to the smallville high reunion, The DC Trinity meeting eachother and hopefully Lana. And who knows maybe Hope as well. But I have to ask, can you in one word describe how Oliver will react to Hope Sullivan-Queen (that last name won't change.hahaha) I don't think Oliver is going to meet Hope this season, sorry. |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 8, 2015 17:16:11 GMT -6
Well I'm excited all the same . I can't wait. And S4 is gunna be my favorite. Between Batman vs Superman, to the smallville high reunion, The DC Trinity meeting eachother and hopefully Lana. And who knows maybe Hope as well. But I have to ask, can you in one word describe how Oliver will react to Hope Sullivan-Queen (that last name won't change.hahaha) I don't think Oliver is going to meet Hope this season, sorry. Well that's fine. I'm just really glad that you are bringing Ollie back. Although he was missed this season, I'm glad he still has a presence. My question for you Mr. Malone, if you didn't end season two with Oliver getting his memory wiped, did you ever have any ideas of him being apart of season 3? Or was the mindwipe the first idea you had for him? |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 8, 2015 17:33:09 GMT -6
I don't think Oliver is going to meet Hope this season, sorry. Well that's fine. I'm just really glad that you are bringing Ollie back. Although he was missed this season, I'm glad he still has a presence. My question for you Mr. Malone, if you didn't end season two with Oliver getting his memory wiped, did you ever have any ideas of him being apart of season 3? Or was the mindwipe the first idea you had for him? I knew all the way back in the first season that Oliver was going to have his memories wiped. It wasn't so much about aligning with the comics, or erasing Chlollie, or anything like that so much as it was about story. Once I knew that Oliver was "Darkwatch," and that Emil would implant a chip containing every memory except those he had of Chloe, I knew that it had to come back around. A lot of what happens on this show is just doing a storyline, and pushing it, and then seeing how far it can stretch before it breaks. And that was what happened with Oliver's character. I knew that he wouldn't be in the third season because I didn't want to go from this big climactic, shocking moment to a season of awkward encounters. I wanted Chloe to be isolated, and I wanted her to come back to a world where everything was different because it just sounded more interesting imo. I also wanted to honour those sides of the mythology, in the same way that Perry has to end up in Metropolis, working for the Daily Planet. Oliver is the Green Arrow, the hero of Star City. That said, bringing Oliver back at the end of the season, and delving into Season 4... it's another thing that just felt natural and felt right and will bring something new to the show. I'm hoping it re-energises things a little. I definitely think Chloe/Oliver scenes are going to be a lot of fun to write, and it's kind of starting new in a lot of ways. But yeah, I couldn't do this season without Oliver's absence, that's for sure. And that's something that will become clearer in the back half of the season, and when he resurfaces again |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 8, 2015 18:59:34 GMT -6
Well that's fine. I'm just really glad that you are bringing Ollie back. Although he was missed this season, I'm glad he still has a presence. My question for you Mr. Malone, if you didn't end season two with Oliver getting his memory wiped, did you ever have any ideas of him being apart of season 3? Or was the mindwipe the first idea you had for him? I knew all the way back in the first season that Oliver was going to have his memories wiped. It wasn't so much about aligning with the comics, or erasing Chlollie, or anything like that so much as it was about story. Once I knew that Oliver was "Darkwatch," and that Emil would implant a chip containing every memory except those he had of Chloe, I knew that it had to come back around. A lot of what happens on this show is just doing a storyline, and pushing it, and then seeing how far it can stretch before it breaks. And that was what happened with Oliver's character. I knew that he wouldn't be in the third season because I didn't want to go from this big climactic, shocking moment to a season of awkward encounters. I wanted Chloe to be isolated, and I wanted her to come back to a world where everything was different because it just sounded more interesting imo. I also wanted to honour those sides of the mythology, in the same way that Perry has to end up in Metropolis, working for the Daily Planet. Oliver is the Green Arrow, the hero of Star City. That said, bringing Oliver back at the end of the season, and delving into Season 4... it's another thing that just felt natural and felt right and will bring something new to the show. I'm hoping it re-energises things a little. I definitely think Chloe/Oliver scenes are going to be a lot of fun to write, and it's kind of starting new in a lot of ways. But yeah, I couldn't do this season without Oliver's absence, that's for sure. And that's something that will become clearer in the back half of the season, and when he resurfaces again Well I for one am excited that we will finally get them in the same room together. And I'm just gunna go out on a limb and guess that its gunna be awkward when Ollie comes back.hahahaha |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 8, 2015 21:21:33 GMT -6
Well I for one am excited that we will finally get them in the same room together. And I'm just gunna go out on a limb and guess that its gunna be awkward when Ollie comes back.hahahaha Awkward, and emotional, and bitter-sweet but painful. Gonna be good, haha  |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 9, 2015 12:42:39 GMT -6
Well I for one am excited that we will finally get them in the same room together. And I'm just gunna go out on a limb and guess that its gunna be awkward when Ollie comes back.hahahaha Awkward, and emotional, and bitter-sweet but painful. Gonna be good, haha You're making me cry.hahahaha. I honestly want to have an episode next season where Chloe goes on a date. I really liked your old idea of Chloe getting a connection with the guest star of the week and trying to save him!!! |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 9, 2015 16:11:30 GMT -6
Awkward, and emotional, and bitter-sweet but painful. Gonna be good, haha You're making me cry.hahahaha. I honestly want to have an episode next season where Chloe goes on a date. I really liked your old idea of Chloe getting a connection with the guest star of the week and trying to save him!!! Aw, thanks buddy I was really excited about that storyline. I liked the idea of Chloe meeting someone who kind of opened her heart back up again. But when it came to breaking the episode, it started to feel a bit too like a filler. Despite being sad about having to cut that out, and change it up, I will say "Wanted" is probably one of my favourite episodes of the show. I read it back the other night, and it just feels like a really strong episode. The stuff between Chloe and Lana was a lot of fun to write, and it was nice to come out of the fiftieth episode and show shades of it running into the following episode. Waller is back, Lana is back, A.R.G.U.S and Checkmate are involved, and a few more surprises. And what this episode goes onto achieve, other than advancing this Hush storyline, is it kind of sets up the big bad for next season which I'm really excited about. But yeah, Chloe certainly isn't being "saved" for a Chlollie reunion. I'm sure there's someone in the future that will open her heart back up and allow her to love again. It's certainly something I'm looking forward to doing next season |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 9, 2015 19:17:54 GMT -6
You're making me cry.hahahaha. I honestly want to have an episode next season where Chloe goes on a date. I really liked your old idea of Chloe getting a connection with the guest star of the week and trying to save him!!! Aw, thanks buddy I was really excited about that storyline. I liked the idea of Chloe meeting someone who kind of opened her heart back up again. But when it came to breaking the episode, it started to feel a bit too like a filler. Despite being sad about having to cut that out, and change it up, I will say "Wanted" is probably one of my favourite episodes of the show. I read it back the other night, and it just feels like a really strong episode. The stuff between Chloe and Lana was a lot of fun to write, and it was nice to come out of the fiftieth episode and show shades of it running into the following episode. Waller is back, Lana is back, A.R.G.U.S and Checkmate are involved, and a few more surprises. And what this episode goes onto achieve, other than advancing this Hush storyline, is it kind of sets up the big bad for next season which I'm really excited about. But yeah, Chloe certainly isn't being "saved" for a Chlollie reunion. I'm sure there's someone in the future that will open her heart back up and allow her to love again. It's certainly something I'm looking forward to doing next season Well I'm glad that you decided to follow your gut and do what made sense storywise. Another thing I enjoy about this season, is that we are getting a darker side to Chloe. Her choice to kill over finding another way, its basically reminding me of her time under Brainiac or during S9 where she was the eye in the sky and had secrets that she kept to herself. (Which by the way, I'm still pissed that we never knew what the hell she was up too, so kudos to you for using that as a sly way to connect back to smallville.) Again sorry for all my questions. I just have so many for you.hahahaha So don't be mad!!! Next questions: 1. Will Chloe find out about the whole sex with Bruce thing, or did I totally miss that? 2. If there was one thing about Watchtower that you can go over and do again what would that be? 3. When you first started the idea of Watchtower, did you already have your endgame in mind or has that changed over the course of doing this series? 4. If there was one DC comics Villian and Hero that you would want to appear on WT, who would they be? 5. Will you attempt any holiday specials for the next season? Bl 6. Out of all of the 3A episodes, which one, in your opinion, did you like the best? 7. The tragic event that befell Selina Kyle broke pretty much everyone's heart, did you have a different plan or did the story call for it? 8. Any more catfights on the horizon? 9. Since Lois Lane is on her way back to Gotham, any chabeenwe will get her two cents on what she's been up too? |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 9, 2015 20:34:23 GMT -6
Well I'm glad that you decided to follow your gut and do what made sense storywise. Another thing I enjoy about this season, is that we are getting a darker side to Chloe. Her choice to kill over finding another way, its basically reminding me of her time under Brainiac or during S9 where she was the eye in the sky and had secrets that she kept to herself. (Which by the way, I'm still pissed that we never knew what the hell she was up too, so kudos to you for using that as a sly way to connect back to smallville.) Again sorry for all my questions. I just have so many for you.hahahaha So don't be mad!!! Next questions: 1. Will Chloe find out about the whole sex with Bruce thing, or did I totally miss that? 2. If there was one thing about Watchtower that you can go over and do again what would that be? 3. When you first started the idea of Watchtower, did you already have your endgame in mind or has that changed over the course of doing this series? 4. If there was one DC comics Villian and Hero that you would want to appear on WT, who would they be? 5. Will you attempt any holiday specials for the next season? Bl 6. Out of all of the 3A episodes, which one, in your opinion, did you like the best? 7. The tragic event that befell Selina Kyle broke pretty much everyone's heart, did you have a different plan or did the story call for it? 8. Any more catfights on the horizon? 9. Since Lois Lane is on her way back to Gotham, any chabeenwe will get her two cents on what she's been up too? Pfft, I love answering questions. It also saves me having to write any articles up, haha Will Chloe find out about the whole sex with Bruce thing, or did I totally miss that?As far as I'm concerned, she's not going to find out. What happened was Chloe was completely possessed by Talia at that point in time, and so she doesn't have a memory of it, and Zatanna erased Bruce's memory of it in order to keep him from being distracted in the fight against Hush. So no one knows about it except for Talia. It was going to come to the surface at some point, and I think there's a line somewhere in the first half of the season that hinted towards revealing it to Chloe, but I don't see it coming to the surface. If there was one thing about Watchtower that you can go over and do again what would that be? Honestly, it's just from an editing standpoint. The more I write, and read scripts, the more I learn. The more courses I take, the more I learn. And so I'd love to just go back over all my scripts and edit them, and re-release them (which is something I'll totally do somewhere down the line). In terms of storylines... I don't know. I think I'd go back and erase a different "faking her death" story to align it closely with Smallville Season 10. But it still worked out in the end. When you first started the idea of Watchtower, did you already have your endgame in mind or has that changed over the course of doing the series?
I don't think it's good to have an ending in mind before you begin. I think it's best to let the show grow and the characters grow and push that and see where you end up. I definitely think it's cool to have a plan, and my plan was basically a five-season idea, and I'm definitely sticking with that, but I don't necessarily know where everyone ends up or what the final episode is going to be. I have jotted down ideas, and started doing that ground work to make certain endings pay off in a really powerful way, but things are always expected to change. If there was one DC Comics Villain and Hero that you would want to appear on WT, who would they be?In terms of a villain, I would like to bring the Penguin in and kind of round out that Batman rogues gallery. I have an idea for him but it might be a lot later in the game. As for a hero, I will say there's a character coming in Season Four that fits the bill of "hero" that I'm really excited to write. I think she's going to be a great reoccurring character that will help out one of the main characters in a really significant way. But yeah, I've managed to do a lot already. I mean, hell, I got to introduce Wonder Woman in 316. I'm still excited about bringing her into the present day storyline, but that's what season 4 is for, right? And there's a few other characters I can't mention right now, but I promise there are going to be quite a few new heroes coming onto the show, and a lot more villains. Will you attempt any holiday specials for next season?
It all depends on timing. In season two, I had a lot more free time than I do now. It would be nice. I feel like I'd bring Mr Freeze back because he just fits "American Christmas." In Australia, a villain for an XMAS episode would be Heat Wave or something, lmao. But yeah, I don't know. It would be nice, but the timing would have to be right. Out of all of the 3A episodes, which one, in your opinion, did you like best?
It's hard to pick a favourite. Maybe the mid-season finale, "Sacrifice." I don't know. It's hard, haha! I just remember having fun with Kahn in that episode, and then introducing the Kryptonite suit, and the big twist with Chloe/Kyle, and then saving Perry. It just had moments in it that were rewarding to write because it was a pay off for the first half. So the finale will probably be my favourite 3B episode, haha! The tragic event that befell Selina Kyle broke pretty much everyone's heart, did you have a different plan or did the story call for it?Selina's arc in the middle was a lot different to what her arc ended up being, but the way it ended was always going to be the same. I think, originally, Selina and Bruce were going to call it quits from the get-go. Selina was going to be really pissed off at the fact that Bruce spent a whole year of his life trying to bring Chloe back from the dead, and yet he gave up on the woman he loved. But when it came to plotting that, I realised how much it felt like a set-up for Bruce and Chloe, and I wasn't for it, haha! Also, Selina was going to be primarily attached to Chloe, and it was going to be a lot like "Escape" in Season 2 where it's essentially these two working together, and kind of go back to the beginning in a way. Instead, it just didn't feel emotionally right, and it didn't service the characters or the plot in the best way, so it adapted and changed to what ended up happening. I will say her story for this season isn't over yet, and what happens after her death is all new and wasn't originally planned either. So keep watch for that Any more cat fights on the horizon?
You sure do love your cat fights, don't you? Um... I'm not sure there is any, to be honest. Sorry! Since Lois Lane is on her way back to Gotham, any chance we will get her two cents on what she's been up to?
Well, Lois is back for the fiftieth episode, but - and I'm going from memory here - I'm not sure if she gives any details about what she's been up to. She will be in 319, but in Metropolis rather than Gotham. And her storyline for that episode brings us back to Holly Robinson, and there's a lot of opportunity to figure out what she's been up to there, for sure. She's got a much bigger role in that episode than the 50th. Thanks for the questions, man. I really do enjoy answering them, so if you got any more, I'll be more than happy to answer |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 10, 2015 1:20:38 GMT -6
Well I'm glad that you decided to follow your gut and do what made sense storywise. Another thing I enjoy about this season, is that we are getting a darker side to Chloe. Her choice to kill over finding another way, its basically reminding me of her time under Brainiac or during S9 where she was the eye in the sky and had secrets that she kept to herself. (Which by the way, I'm still pissed that we never knew what the hell she was up too, so kudos to you for using that as a sly way to connect back to smallville.) Again sorry for all my questions. I just have so many for you.hahahaha So don't be mad!!! Next questions: 1. Will Chloe find out about the whole sex with Bruce thing, or did I totally miss that? 2. If there was one thing about Watchtower that you can go over and do again what would that be? 3. When you first started the idea of Watchtower, did you already have your endgame in mind or has that changed over the course of doing this series? 4. If there was one DC comics Villian and Hero that you would want to appear on WT, who would they be? 5. Will you attempt any holiday specials for the next season? Bl 6. Out of all of the 3A episodes, which one, in your opinion, did you like the best? 7. The tragic event that befell Selina Kyle broke pretty much everyone's heart, did you have a different plan or did the story call for it? 8. Any more catfights on the horizon? 9. Since Lois Lane is on her way back to Gotham, any chabeenwe will get her two cents on what she's been up too? Pfft, I love answering questions. It also saves me having to write any articles up, haha Will Chloe find out about the whole sex with Bruce thing, or did I totally miss that?As far as I'm concerned, she's not going to find out. What happened was Chloe was completely possessed by Talia at that point in time, and so she doesn't have a memory of it, and Zatanna erased Bruce's memory of it in order to keep him from being distracted in the fight against Hush. So no one knows about it except for Talia. It was going to come to the surface at some point, and I think there's a line somewhere in the first half of the season that hinted towards revealing it to Chloe, but I don't see it coming to the surface. If there was one thing about Watchtower that you can go over and do again what would that be? Honestly, it's just from an editing standpoint. The more I write, and read scripts, the more I learn. The more courses I take, the more I learn. And so I'd love to just go back over all my scripts and edit them, and re-release them (which is something I'll totally do somewhere down the line). In terms of storylines... I don't know. I think I'd go back and erase a different "faking her death" story to align it closely with Smallville Season 10. But it still worked out in the end. When you first started the idea of Watchtower, did you already have your endgame in mind or has that changed over the course of doing the series?
I don't think it's good to have an ending in mind before you begin. I think it's best to let the show grow and the characters grow and push that and see where you end up. I definitely think it's cool to have a plan, and my plan was basically a five-season idea, and I'm definitely sticking with that, but I don't necessarily know where everyone ends up or what the final episode is going to be. I have jotted down ideas, and started doing that ground work to make certain endings pay off in a really powerful way, but things are always expected to change. If there was one DC Comics Villain and Hero that you would want to appear on WT, who would they be?In terms of a villain, I would like to bring the Penguin in and kind of round out that Batman rogues gallery. I have an idea for him but it might be a lot later in the game. As for a hero, I will say there's a character coming in Season Four that fits the bill of "hero" that I'm really excited to write. I think she's going to be a great reoccurring character that will help out one of the main characters in a really significant way. But yeah, I've managed to do a lot already. I mean, hell, I got to introduce Wonder Woman in 316. I'm still excited about bringing her into the present day storyline, but that's what season 4 is for, right? And there's a few other characters I can't mention right now, but I promise there are going to be quite a few new heroes coming onto the show, and a lot more villains. Will you attempt any holiday specials for next season?
It all depends on timing. In season two, I had a lot more free time than I do now. It would be nice. I feel like I'd bring Mr Freeze back because he just fits "American Christmas." In Australia, a villain for an XMAS episode would be Heat Wave or something, lmao. But yeah, I don't know. It would be nice, but the timing would have to be right. Out of all of the 3A episodes, which one, in your opinion, did you like best?
It's hard to pick a favourite. Maybe the mid-season finale, "Sacrifice." I don't know. It's hard, haha! I just remember having fun with Kahn in that episode, and then introducing the Kryptonite suit, and the big twist with Chloe/Kyle, and then saving Perry. It just had moments in it that were rewarding to write because it was a pay off for the first half. So the finale will probably be my favourite 3B episode, haha! The tragic event that befell Selina Kyle broke pretty much everyone's heart, did you have a different plan or did the story call for it?Selina's arc in the middle was a lot different to what her arc ended up being, but the way it ended was always going to be the same. I think, originally, Selina and Bruce were going to call it quits from the get-go. Selina was going to be really pissed off at the fact that Bruce spent a whole year of his life trying to bring Chloe back from the dead, and yet he gave up on the woman he loved. But when it came to plotting that, I realised how much it felt like a set-up for Bruce and Chloe, and I wasn't for it, haha! Also, Selina was going to be primarily attached to Chloe, and it was going to be a lot like "Escape" in Season 2 where it's essentially these two working together, and kind of go back to the beginning in a way. Instead, it just didn't feel emotionally right, and it didn't service the characters or the plot in the best way, so it adapted and changed to what ended up happening. I will say her story for this season isn't over yet, and what happens after her death is all new and wasn't originally planned either. So keep watch for that Any more cat fights on the horizon?
You sure do love your cat fights, don't you? Um... I'm not sure there is any, to be honest. Sorry! Since Lois Lane is on her way back to Gotham, any chance we will get her two cents on what she's been up to?
Well, Lois is back for the fiftieth episode, but - and I'm going from memory here - I'm not sure if she gives any details about what she's been up to. She will be in 319, but in Metropolis rather than Gotham. And her storyline for that episode brings us back to Holly Robinson, and there's a lot of opportunity to figure out what she's been up to there, for sure. She's got a much bigger role in that episode than the 50th. Thanks for the questions, man. I really do enjoy answering them, so if you got any more, I'll be more than happy to answer Well I'm glad you enjoy the questions, I like asking them. I like to get to the truth and ask the questions that make you think.hahaaha Besides, it really helps for my future career as a journalist. So hopefully when Watchtower reaches its end, I'm so not ready for that, I will have a whole confluence of questions I'm going to throw at you!!! Now....onto more questions: 1. Any plans to have Alfred cross paths with the other members of Team Watchtower? 2. When you aired the 3A finale, you introduced a group(i use the term group very loosley because lts be real, they arent a team)of Misfits (Batman,Huntress,Speedy,Black Canary,Echo, Nightwing,Zatanna) who answered the call to Watchtower. Will more heroes join them in protecting Gotham or are these the only heroes Chloe will use to protect the city? 3. With Talia now gaining Kyle's trust, will the outcome of the war with Hush tip in her favor? 4. When will Team Watchtower start researching the prophecy and making a charge towards stopping it from happening? 5. Power corrupts absolutely, and with Kyle treading the dark side, will anyone other Perry get attacked by Kyle? And how will Chloe and Kyle come back from that? 6. With Barbara playing "mini Watchtower" with Chloe, will she interact with any of the other members of team Watchtower now that she knows who most of them are? 7. With Perry and Kahn getting towards a beautiful relationship, and Perry's swan song nearing as well, how is Kahn going to be in the episodes leading up to the finale? 8. With Huntress this season she's been in a pretty dark place. She wants to kill herself. Going into the rest of these episodes of 3B, will Helena finally end this season on a happy note or will she drown in the darkness? 9. Chloe and Helena's friendship this season has taken a back seat but was glimpsed for a moment in some of the episodes in 3A. Epsicalltly episode 10 where Chloe and Lisa interacted. That was one of things I liked. And I really wish you had Lisa in on the binding spell, like that would have been great. But you're the man in charge.hahaha. But my question is, will Chloe and Helena finally get back to how they were in S1?! 10. Going back to Oliver. I know you can't say much, but with him and Team Arrow coming back to Gotham, will he interact with the others? 11. Will Zatanna pop back up on 3B? Because I figure certain characters might have beef with her over meddling with their minds (ie:Bruce and Kyle) 12. With Bruce now on the manhunt for Hush, will he be more accepting of allies after he got his ass kicked more than once? 13. The 50th episode..........dear god. This is the episode that cements Watchtowers place as the longest running VPN series. Can you comment more on how you came about this story and how this episode will change the series as a whole? Because we all know episode like these don't come without us getting a sneak preview of what's to come?! 14. Lana Lang. She has finally graced Watchtower in a live action role. I've always been a fan of Trinity and hell I even tried to get it started. How does it feel to have her in not one but two episodes? And also will she be interacting with any of the other characters because I'm waiting for Helena and Lana to become bros. 15. With Baby Hope in the care of the Sullivan's, and Chloe doing both superhero work and being a mother, how is that going to go in these final episodes of 3B?! Alright......all my questions for now.hahaha |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 10, 2015 8:26:17 GMT -6
Well I'm glad you enjoy the questions, I like asking them. I like to get to the truth and ask the questions that make you think.hahaaha Besides, it really helps for my future career as a journalist. So hopefully when Watchtower reaches its end, I'm so not ready for that, I will have a whole confluence of questions I'm going to throw at you!!! Now....onto more questions: 1. Any plans to have Alfred cross paths with the other members of Team Watchtower? 2. When you aired the 3A finale, you introduced a group(i use the term group very loosley because lts be real, they arent a team)of Misfits (Batman,Huntress,Speedy,Black Canary,Echo, Nightwing,Zatanna) who answered the call to Watchtower. Will more heroes join them in protecting Gotham or are these the only heroes Chloe will use to protect the city? 3. With Talia now gaining Kyle's trust, will the outcome of the war with Hush tip in her favor? 4. When will Team Watchtower start researching the prophecy and making a charge towards stopping it from happening? 5. Power corrupts absolutely, and with Kyle treading the dark side, will anyone other Perry get attacked by Kyle? And how will Chloe and Kyle come back from that? 6. With Barbara playing "mini Watchtower" with Chloe, will she interact with any of the other members of team Watchtower now that she knows who most of them are? 7. With Perry and Kahn getting towards a beautiful relationship, and Perry's swan song nearing as well, how is Kahn going to be in the episodes leading up to the finale? 8. With Huntress this season she's been in a pretty dark place. She wants to kill herself. Going into the rest of these episodes of 3B, will Helena finally end this season on a happy note or will she drown in the darkness? 9. Chloe and Helena's friendship this season has taken a back seat but was glimpsed for a moment in some of the episodes in 3A. Epsicalltly episode 10 where Chloe and Lisa interacted. That was one of things I liked. And I really wish you had Lisa in on the binding spell, like that would have been great. But you're the man in charge.hahaha. But my question is, will Chloe and Helena finally get back to how they were in S1?! 10. Going back to Oliver. I know you can't say much, but with him and Team Arrow coming back to Gotham, will he interact with the others? 11. Will Zatanna pop back up on 3B? Because I figure certain characters might have beef with her over meddling with their minds (ie:Bruce and Kyle) 12. With Bruce now on the manhunt for Hush, will he be more accepting of allies after he got his ass kicked more than once? 13. The 50th episode..........dear god. This is the episode that cements Watchtowers place as the longest running VPN series. Can you comment more on how you came about this story and how this episode will change the series as a whole? Because we all know episode like these don't come without us getting a sneak preview of what's to come?! 14. Lana Lang. She has finally graced Watchtower in a live action role. I've always been a fan of Trinity and hell I even tried to get it started. How does it feel to have her in not one but two episodes? And also will she be interacting with any of the other characters because I'm waiting for Helena and Lana to become bros. 15. With Baby Hope in the care of the Sullivan's, and Chloe doing both superhero work and being a mother, how is that going to go in these final episodes of 3B?! Alright......all my questions for now.hahaha It's always tricky, because unless there's a specific purpose and a reason that serves the plot, then having Alfred share a scene with Chloe, or Vicki, or Helena... it's a little challenging. My memory is so bad sometimes when I'm in the middle of writing an episode. 315, for example, feels like I wrote it a year ago at this point. I just get really focused on the current episode that things like "does Alfred have a scene with this character" escapes me. So it mustn't be anything significant if he does. I feel like he might have a scene with Helena, though. When you aired the 3A finale, you introduced a group of misfits who answered the call to Watchtower. Will more heroes join them in protecting Gotham or are these the only heroes Chloe will use to protect the city?There's more heroes coming into the show as it progresses, definitely. I think it will just continue to expand, and eventually -- I mean, we're kind of seeing it now so it's not a huge spoiler -- the Watchtower database evolves into the hub for Oracle. Watchtower has a role in establishing Oracle. But the show is still about Watchtower, and still about Chloe, obviously. Overall, building the Justice League is something that I'm looking at going forward. Building the Birds of Prey is also something I'd love to do. I think, even at the end of this season, Chloe's going to have a lot of friends, and a lot of heroes to call on for help, and that will only continue to grow next season. With Talia now gaining Kyle's trust, will the outcome of the war with Hush tip in her favour?
Talia and Kyle have a really interesting dynamic. I think you'll be surprised with what their relationship is like, and what their scenes are like, because it's different from what I think is expected. She's not trying to use Kyle as a weapon. She's kind of... if what Chloe did can be seen as "wrong," then the way Talia treats Kyle should be seen as right. I'll say that much When will Team Watchtower start researching the prophecy and making a charge towards stopping it from happening?
315 deals with the prophecy in a big way. 317 has a huge storyline with Bruce, and the identity of Hush narrows into a small handful of suspects. The finale, and the episodes leading into the finale, should be where all the answers come in, I promise. Prophecies are great because there are so many interpretations, and I made sure "One will rise, the rest will fall" could manifest into a lot of different meanings, and so answering that will be very rewarding. Power corrupts absolutely, and with Kyle treading the dark side, will anyone other than Perry get attacked by Kyle? And how will Chloe and Kyle come back from that?
Again, 315 is the episode for you on that one. I think the interesting thing about Kyle is the fact that he was a new character, and he could walk this line of being the ultimate weapon for good, or the ultimate weapon for evil. Hopefully you guys want to see him stick around, and see him come back from whatever happens in 315, but I will say... there's a lot more to what was put out in the trailers. There's a bigger twist than just "Kyle has gone evil." I really can't wait until October 26 when the episode airs because it really does deliver on answering a lot of the questions, and is just a really big episode for a lot of characters. But Perry isn't the only one affected by Kyle's shift to the dark side, but he will be the most affected, definitely. Nothing will be the same for Kyle or Perry by the end of 315. With Barbara playing "mini Watchtower" with Chloe, will she interact with any of the other members of team Watchtower now that she knows who most of them are?
318 has a huge Bruce/Barbara sub-plot. That entire episode actually has Barbara in her role as Oracle, and kind of taking the reigns. Bruce isn't too happy with the change over, but he learns a nice lesson from Barbara by the end of the episode which is really nice, and it does kind of set them up for that role we know they share in the comics. It would be nice to see her interact with Helena more, knowing what the comic book history is there, and it would be especially nice to have Barbara and Dinah interact. We shall see! With Perry and Kahn getting towards a beautiful relationship, and Perry's swan song nearing as well, how is Kahn going to be in the episodes leading up to the finale?
I really do wish we had more time to explore Kahn and Perry. I will say that Perry's departure doesn't necessarily mean the end for this relationship. It could mark the end for it, but there's always a possibility that it doesn't. I will say, their final "on screen" scenes together have been written, and they come a lot sooner than you'd imagine, and it makes me wish I can write more and more and more, and keep that relationship going on Watchtower, but as we know, that Swan Song is coming up. As for Kahn, she's legitimately been a highlight for the season and I always look for new ways to bring her into a scene. I think if anyone was worthy enough to fill the void of Perry's departure, then she's it. As for the final few episodes, I would like to see her enter the action a little -- not fighting, because she's hopeless at that, but just being involved more. If I find an organic way to have that happen, then expect it to happen With Huntress this season she's been in a pretty dark place. She wants to kill herself. Going into the rest of these episodes of 3B, will Helena finally end this season on a happy note or will she drown in the darkness?
Time will tell. 318 kind of answers that question, and gives insight into her trajectory going forward. Chloe and Helena's friendship this season has taken a back seat but was glimpsed for a moment in some of the episodes in 3A. Especially in episode ten where Chloe and Lisa interacted. That was one of the things I liked. And I really wish you had Lisa in on the binding spell, like that would have been great. But you're the man in charge, hahaha. But my question is, will Chloe and Helena get back to how they were in season one?
I'm really happy about this question and not in some evil, twisted way. I think Chloe and Helena's friendship has been a lot more subtle, and like you said, been put on the back burner especially this season. A lot has happened, and there's a lot of closure in terms of any conflict between them, and that happens in 317. I think, honestly, as much as Chloe and Bruce have a great, solid friendship that I enjoy writing just as much, the 50th episode has ignited something in Chloe that had faded over time, and it kind of makes Helena a major priority in her life in a way that we haven't seen since maybe the first half of the second season. I'm really excited in terms of the Chloe/Helena dynamic, and yeah... I'm just really happy it's on your mind, and you asked this question because it amps up in this back half.
Going back to Oliver. I know you can't say much, but with him and Team Arrow coming back to Gotham, will he interact with the others?Other than the fiftieth episode, I haven't written anything with Oliver yet so I couldn't make a for sure statement. I assume he will. Will Zatanna pop back up on 3B? Because I figure certain characters might have beef with her over meddling with their minds (ie:Bruce and Kyle).Zatanna is back in 315, actually. There's a nice moment between Zatanna and Chloe in that episode where their roles have reversed a little. Chloe is the one who has done something harmful, and hurt someone she cares about, and so it develops this understanding. It's like another layer of closure on the mind-wiping storyline in 3A. But yeah, Zatanna is back. She's also in 316 for Chloe's birthday, and gives her a gift that, at first, seems like a gift you'd give an enemy, but it resonates really well, and is perfect. It certainly helped deliver on a plot for the fiftieth episode, so I'm at least thankful, hahaha. But yeah, I think that might be it for Zatanna this season. We shall see.  With Bruce now on the manhunt for Hush, will he be more accepting of allies after he got his ass kicked more than once?318 has a lot of development for Bruce on that front. I think he'll start opening up to the idea of having a sidekick in the future, but right now it's about letting someone in, and letting people help and understanding that it's the best way to get the job done sometimes. The 50th episode..........dear god. This is the episode that cements Watchtowers place as the longest running VPN series. Can you comment more on how you came about this story and how this episode will change the series as a whole? Because we all know episode like these don't come without us getting a sneak preview of what's to come?!Thanks, man. I really appreciate the support. Fifty episodes is crazy. Basically, the story came about on the idea of honouring the past, the present, and the future of Chloe Sullivan. There wouldn't be a virtual series from me on her if I didn't adore the character, and if she didn't exist, and while it's fun to delve into the Batman mythos, and tackle other DC Comics properties, and set up that universe, it all comes back down to Chloe. She's the main character, and it's her journey that is the most important one. From that, it became clear that we needed to see what this show would be like if she wasn't a part of it. If Chloe had never came to Gotham, what would Bruce's life be like, and what would Helena's life be like? And then, coming back to Chloe, and seeing what her life would be like if she didn't step foot in the city. Beyond that, of course, I wanted to have a glimpse at the future. Some things won't seem important, when in reality they are, and other things are extremely obvious, such as A.R.G.U.S, and Wonder Woman, and things like that where you already know they'll have a role on the show in the future. In terms of change, I think -- in looking at Chloe's actions from the 50th onwards -- you'll see how that episode has changed her, and how she's less interested in turning back, and you'll see how the original mission to protect Gotham, and free it from it's current reputation, and condition... you'll see how that becomes stronger. I mean, throughout the seasons, she's lost sight of that mission, and the show has lost sight of that mission. So the 50th is a reinforcement of it in a really nice way that honours everything the show was, is and will be before that final episode comes around. Lana Lang. She has finally graced Watchtower in a live action role. I've always been a fan of Trinity and hell I even tried to get it started. How does it feel to have her in not one but two episodes? And also will she be interacting with any of the other characters because I'm waiting for Helena and Lana to become bros.They're almost two different Lana Lang's, so it really didn't feel like having her back for two episodes. 317 was a lot more fun to write for her because I could hear her voice in the dialogue, and I could picture it as a concise continuation from where Smallville left off for her. Sadly, she does not interact with anyone other than Chloe in 317 -- at least from the main cast. But she's a lot of fun. I think, while Lana stands on her own, and has her own purpose, and totally deserves a Trinity revival (looking at you Chris), as a supporting character on Watchtower, she brought out a side of Chloe that made me want to keep Lana around, and I definitely plan to attempt that next season. It'll be interesting to see how you guys react to these episodes that haven't aired yet. Hopefully ya'll like them and they aren't complete disappointments, lol! With Baby Hope in the care of the Sullivan's, and Chloe doing both superhero work and being a mother, how is that going to go in these final episodes of 3B?!It is so difficult to have your main character be a parent and save the world at the same time. I will say I'm glad I never killed Moira or Gabe off, because it just makes total sense that this baby brings that entire family back together and gives an excuse for Chloe when she's not at home being a mother, you know? I think it's just a matter of being aware when I'm writing. I mean, it's like when Chloe was a reporter, and was Watchtower at the same time. You had to think... she has a day job, she's got to be here, and doing this, but you also need her to stop the bad guy. So in 3A, I'd have Chloe enter the new HQ in the middle of a phone call with Moira about putting Hope to bed for the night, or something along those lines. 3B will still have that presence, but I do think because this season was about identity, it's more how having a child has shaped Chloe, and shaped her identity and her actions. Next season will involve a lot more parenting, and a lot more of Chloe looking after Hope, and relying on the team, and having it become a balancing act, and less mid-phone-call scenes with Moira to establish the fact that Chloe hasn't just abandoned her child. So yeah, I think baby Hope will be more involved in the final few episodes of this season, rather than the 315-319 block of episodes (although she does show up somewhere in that block too). Anyway, thanks again for all those questions man! 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Post by The Doctor on Oct 10, 2015 9:59:37 GMT -6
Well thank you Jack . That means alot coming from you. And I honestly enjoy the fact that you like the questions. I honestly sometimes have to go back and look at certain episodes to pull out my questions.hahaha. Every time I read something you guys post, I jot down notes while I go through it. And of course I have season reviews for S1 and S2 of Watchtower (considering my reviewing was so scarce back then)that I might put out sometime this week. My next series is the Super Teens. |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 24, 2015 3:05:52 GMT -6
Just In: Wedding Bells Ringing for
'Watchtower' Season Three! 
Out of all the twists and turns that have happened this season, nothing could have prepared us for this big 'Watchtower' scoop: someone is getting married. TheVPN has confirmed the news, and told VSGuide that the wedding will occur in the nineteenth episode of the season, titled 'Fate,' during a flash-forward, but the engagement will happen in the following episode, titled 'Betrayal.' VSGuide has narrowed in on six potential brides-to-be, with reasons why it could be them, and reasons why it most definitely can't be.
Lana Lang and Pete Ross
Vicki Vale and Ethan Bennett
Lois Lane and Clark Kent
Dinah Lance and Oliver Queen
Talia Al Ghul and Bruce Wayne
Pauline Kahn and Perry White
So, there you have it. TheVPN has confirmed that it is one of these six couples mentioned in our list that will be tying the knot on 'Watchtower,' but refuse to announce it. Who do you think is fated to say "I do" in the back half of 'Watchtower' Season 3?
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 25, 2015 20:35:21 GMT -6
You're making me cry.hahahaha. I honestly want to have an episode next season where Chloe goes on a date. I really liked your old idea of Chloe getting a connection with the guest star of the week and trying to save him!!! But yeah, Chloe certainly isn't being "saved" for a Chlollie reunion. I'm sure there's someone in the future that will open her heart back up and allow her to love again. It's certainly something I'm looking forward to doing next season Well I for one am down for this. Chloe needs a stable relationship. Right now she is kind of being Mom and Watchtower right now and that's not healthy. -I'm honestly excited that you added Dick Grayson to this season. Any new spoilery idbits on where we will see him in the final stretch of 3B? -Also with the Fate Helmet coming back into play, is anyone going to try and use it for their own personal gain or is the Helmet only going to be involved with Perry and his Swan Song? |
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Post by Jack Malone on Oct 26, 2015 3:53:07 GMT -6
Well I for one am down for this. Chloe needs a stable relationship. Right now she is kind of being Mom and Watchtower right now and that's not healthy. -I'm honestly excited that you added Dick Grayson to this season. Any new spoilery idbits on where we will see him in the final stretch of 3B? -Also with the Fate Helmet coming back into play, is anyone going to try and use it for their own personal gain or is the Helmet only going to be involved with Perry and his Swan Song? I kind of disagree with how Chloe being a mum and watchtower isn't healthy and that she needs to be in a relationship. I mean, she's got the support of her parents, and I don't think it's easy for Chloe to move on from what happened. She was ready to spend the rest of her life with Oliver, she has a child with him, and I think it'd be difficult for her to give up on that and move on. This is something I'll explore more next season. Dick Grayson is a bit of a wildcard. He's one of those characters I had a loose plan for, and shows up whenever it comes to breaking the episode. Right now, he's in a small handful of episodes of this back half, and I have a feeling he'll show up for the big battle against Hush, and I do want closure for him and Helena. I mean, I'm offering closure for Helena and Lisa, and it's only fair that Helena and Dick receive a similar treatment. So hopefully he has a few more appearances before all is said and done. The Fate helmet first appears in 315 for the reasons you mention here. Someone wants to abuse it's power. |
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