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'Arrow' Alum Colton Haynes Signs With UTA (Exclusive) 1:16 PM PDT 6/22/2016 by Rebecca Sun http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/arrow-alum-colton-haynes-signs-905631

At the 2016 Saturn Awards ceremony last night, Melissa Benoist was the recipient of this year's Breakthrough Performance Award... http://www.saturnawards.org/

Arrow was nominated for Best Superhero Adaptation TV Series (looks like every show was included)... List of all nominees for 2016 Saturn Awards: http://www.saturnawards.org/The-Saturn-Awards-Annual-Nominations.php The winners were announced at an awards ceremony last night (hosted by JBarrowman), but the winners list has not yet been posted... http://www.saturnawards.org/

Spoilery info from SA's June 22 Facebook live chat (posted in Spoilers thread) - apologies for any overlap with previously posted info, but it's just easier for me to post everything together... -- SA read 501 "yesterday" and talked to James Bamford, who'll be directing 501 and 502. They're doing something they've never done before, called a "cross board". SA: "[501] has the opportunity for us to quite literally have the most vicious, violent one-r shot - which is where there is no cut - in the history of network television. I insisted that it's gonna be me, no stunt double. He says, 'fine, but you got to do it shirtless'." SA also said that he's been enjoying the "most extended physical break" he's had since Feb. 2012, but that one-r shot is 21 days from now. He's lost around 20 lbs. of muscle because that's not the natural state of his body. But he's got 21 days to get back in shape in order to shoot that scene. SA said that if 501's any indication, Arrow's going to be "f*cking mean" this season and "that's really exciting." -- SA confirmed that they're "back shooting July 5th." -- SA: "New Arrow suit this year, by the way. Or a slightly modifed version." -- In response to question of whether any LoT characters appear in 501, SA: "No comment". But he did say that we get to see someone who we haven't seen in two full seasons. -- In response to question "What about Olicity?", SA: "What about it?" -- In response to question of whether the Flash finale will affect Arrow, SA: "Don't know. Certainly could." -- In response to question of whether there will be a Supergirl/Arrow crossover early in the season, SA said that there's going to be a crossover event, but he doesn't know "which people will be in play." -- SA said that he doesn't know how many seasons are planned for Arrow. There was originally a five-year plan, but "that relates purely to the flashbacks." He's under contract for a couple more years. -- SA has no plans to return to WWE right now. He and Cody Rhodes (Stardust) have become good friends. Cody will be appearing at a couple of HVFFs, starting with NJ. They'll be doing a panel together and he'll talk about his WWE experience. -- In response to question of "evil Arrow in next season", SA: "I wouldn't say 'evil'... A little meaner." -- In response to question of whether Black Canary is coming back, SA: "The idea of Black Canary, and what it means and what it embodies in Star City, is something that we’re going to examine this year." -- SA said that his "salt-and-pepper" hair will be making an appearance this season. He shaved it and his hair "inexplicably came back gray." But he kinda likes it. -- SA mentioned that they'll have Artemis this year. -- In response to request for one word to describe 501, SA: "Legacy."

2016 GreenArrowTV Awards: Pick Your Least Favorite Character From Arrow Season 4! http://www.greenarrowtv.com/2016-greenarrowtv-awards-pick-your-least-favorite-character-from-arrow-season-4/

Oliver & Felicity are nominated for Favorite TV Couple and Steamiest Moment - voting for all polls closes on Monday, July 4 at 5 p.m. PT... TV Scoop Awards 2016: Vote for Your Favorite TV Couple & Sexiest Moment Now! by LAUREN PIESTER | Tue, Jun 21, 2016 3:00 PM http://www.eonline.com/news/774360/tv-scoop-awards-2016-vote-for-your-favorite-tv-couple-steamiest-moment-now

Chad L. Coleman was terrific on The Walking Dead (he can act!), so he should be a great addition to Arrow. FYI, his height is around 5'10" or 5'11" (and he's very muscular)...

I don't know if this article was posted already, but it was new to me (though SA says the same stuff he's said before in recent interviews)... Stephen Amell Addresses Whether Flash Finale Affects Arrow Season 5 Lucas Siegel- 05/25/2016 http://comicbook.com/2016/05/25/stephen-amell-addresses-whether-flash-finale-affects-arrow-seaso/

In case you're wondering... 01/15/15 - Q: 'Do you actually read the comic books?" Caity Lotz: "I didn’t before, but once I got the part they sent me a bunch of the Black Canary and Green Arrow comics, and the Birds of Prey, and I started reading those and it’s a lot of fun!"

Some of KC's past responses to the reading comics question... 07/29/12 - Q: "Were you both aware of the comic books before taking the roles, or did you have to go back and read up?" KC: "I did because I wasn’t aware of the character. After I got the role, I went through and did a lot of reading and a lot of research." 08/07/12 - Q: "I know you did Supernatural before, but was it intimidating to take on a project with a sci-fi/genre fanbase?" KC: "Yeah, in terms of stepping into a world that there are other people that know far more than you do, who had been Green Arrow fans for years. I have never read the comic books, so it’s intimidating, because I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes. I want to make people happy, and proud, and excited, and I want to do all good things, and do it justice. So yes, it can be a little intimidating, but I try not to get caught up in that." 04/23/14 - Q: "Did you read the comics for preparation?" KC: "No, I was more of a Nintendo geek. I always liked Mortal Kombat. The script is very graphic and very real. They didn’t want it to be 'superhero-ish.' And I felt like my character is what anchored it. In preparation for shooting, I created backstories for each character based on the information given to me on the script. In the comic, she turns into the Black Canary, so if that were to happen, I’ll definitely get more into the comic books and learn more about that character." Also, Q: "That’s really interesting that you build your own backstories for the characters. Do you ever share those notes with the writers?" KC: "I usually don’t, but it’s come up in conversation. They know how I work and every one has their own way they work and it’s just the way I was trained. Sometimes what they’ve written contradicts what I’ve written in my backstories and I’ll just change it. It keeps me on track. I have shared some ideas with them and I feel like they’ve definitely used them." 06/18/14 - KC: “A lot of people asked me, ‘Have you read the comics?’ – and I felt that Laurel Lance isn’t Black Canary. Yeah I definitely did my homework when I was meeting with [writers/producers] Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim but at the same time, I want to be true to where my character lives in that specific moment so I haven’t gone ahead and read too much about it because Laurel Lance hasn’t become the Canary at this point so I’m trying to keep her as grounded and real as possible. I do feel like she’s the heart of the show… If and when Laurel becomes the Black Canary I will do far more research into the comic.” 02/24/16 - Q: "What has been your favorite Black Canary moment so far?" KC: "The canary cry was pretty cool. For me, the way I approached the material was by doing some research, but I did not want to be mimicking anything. I did want to have a take of what the canary cry looked like, so I did research the comics some. I wanted to incorporate what it was like in the comic books but also wanted to make it mine. I hoped it would be a ‘hats off’ to the comic book and the fans. I saw the cry as not reinventing the wheel, but just my take on the character." 04/09/16 - Q: "You have played some of my personal favorite characters on shows and have such a wide scope for the types of characters you can play. You’ve done superhero/crime fighter Laurel on Arrow, rich, city girl on Gossip Girl, running for your life on Harper’s Island, to a demon on Supernatural. How do you prepare yourself for each role and jump from one from the next so seamlessly (it seems)?" KC: "1st off I’d just like to say thank you. I really appreciate that, it means a lot to me ? ... The way I prepare is through script analysts and back story. I create back story for a character based on script analysts, filling in as many details as possible. I also do a lot of research. For example, Laurel lance is a comic book character who is a lawyer by day and vigilante by night. Im obviously not a lawyer and certainly not a superhero(dang it!!! How cool would that be!?)Anyway, I researched the life of a lawyer and studied the comic books. I have a few good goto 'bibles'. Then on the day of shooting I let it all go, I listen and stay present."

In 2012 KC actually commented on playing that 1x04 rooftop scene (see video clip posted above)... http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/12/05/arrow-katie-cassidy-on-laurel-becoming-open-to-new-ideas

In connection with the above-tweeted FanFest Orlando charity event... Stephen Amell We are coming to Orlando Some local Florida news reporting and info (hours, ticket prices) on this Orlando charity event... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/tv-guy/os-fan-fest-orlando-to-bolster-oneorlando-fund-20160620-story.html http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/media/fan-fest-orlando-hosts-one-day-convention-to-benefit-pulse-nightclub/2282441

So I guess it's okay to diverge from the source material if it's The Flash... There's some speculation that Flashpoint could merge multiple universes into one timeline, thereby bringing Supergirl into the Arrowverse... http://www.idigitaltimes.com/will-jsa-help-barry-reset-flashpoint-timeline-4-way-flash-arrow-supergirl-legends-541354 Here's the EW Spoiler Room article that's referred to above... http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/08/spoiler-room-blindspot-outlander-originals-spoilers

This is also interesting (this panel took place during summer 2013 and mentioned Arrow casting)... The Comic-Con Casting Director Panel Featuring Randi Hiller, Lora Kennedy, Sharon Bialy, Roger Mussenden & David Rapaport By Lance Carter on August 1, 2013 http://www.dailyactor.com/news/casting-director-panel-randi-hiller-lora-kennedy-sharon-bialy-roger-mussenden-david-rapaport/ 7:34 - Rapaport was asked how many people he saw for Arrow. He replied that SA was the first person who auditioned and they tested him "pretty much the next day" and he was the only person they tested and "that never, ever happens." He added that they "got so lucky" with SA and that it took them about five weeks to cast the rest of the pilot. And here's a December 2014 interview with David Rapaport (talks about how he casts, what he looks for in casting, and tips on how to get cast - he does mention Arrow, Flash and Supergirl)... Shelley Carney Interviews Casting Director David Rapaport

I came across this old interview and though it was interesting... David Rapaport, current Casting Director for Arrow, Flash, LoT, Supergirl and Riverdale, sat down with the Virtual Channel Network in 2009 to discuss television casting in general... INSIDE CASTING with David Rapaport

Interesting perspective, although I'm not sure I agree (even though I loved Agent Carter)... Why Agent Carter Was The Best Superhero TV Show Of Last Year Ally Johnson June 19, 2016 http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/agent-carter-superhero-show-year/

In honor of Father's Day... 14 of the Worst TV Dads of All Time by Kaitlin Thomas | Jun 19, 2016 12:23 PM EDT http://www.tvguide.com/news/worst-tv-dads-breaking-bad-mad-men-justified-veronica-mars/ From Arrow to The Affair: This Year’s Awards for Worst TV Dads Araceli Aviles June 19, 2016 http://www.tvovermind.com/the-cw/arrow/years-awards-worst-tv-dads

Funny tweets on the crossovers...

FYI... 48 upcoming comic book TV shows, and when to expect them Rob Leane 17 Jun 2016 - 11:00 http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/comic-book-adaptations/33601/48-upcoming-comic-book-tv-shows-and-when-to-expect-them

The above Variety article included an edited Greg Berlanti quote. After watching the video clip in the article below, I transcribed Berlanti's full quote... Social Media and TV: Drama Writers on How Fan Reaction on Twitter Can ‘Turn Really Dark’ [VIDEO] June 17, 2016 https://variety.com/video/tv-social-media-twitter-drama-writers/ EDITED (quoted from article): “There are not a lot of middle-of-the-road attitudes on social media … they’re really passionate,” he said. “I’ve watched through the years now with Twitter in particular, people start to realize it can turn and then it can turn really dark … that’s something I think to be mindful of. Who are you telling the stories for? It’s not just for audience reaction. Something else important to be mindful of is that executives don’t use that as research. There’s a neat quality to seeing the response, but you have to gauge it appropriately.” FULL (transcribed from video clip): GB: “Yeah, I've watched a lot of guys and, uh, women in the business love social media. It's not like a theater where you can sit in the back and watch the audience have that immediate reaction, so Twitter provides that. You're watching people - even as a fan, I'm - I'm tweeting about shows that I'm watching as a fan and I enjoy it from that perspective. But I've watched through the years now, with Twitter in particular, I've watched people sort of go from kind of elated that they're watching this response and then they start to realize that oh, it can turn, you know, and then it can turn really dark, and then leave Twitter. That's something to be mindful of - that, you know - who are you telling the stories for? And, you know, it's not just about the audience reaction. And then the other thing to be mindful of, I think, is that the executives don't take that as sort of research because it's just a very passionate, immediate kind of response to something. There’s a neat quality to seeing the response, but you have to gauge it appropriately.”

Felicity is currently in the lead... USD POLL : Who is your favorite hacker in the team on a current superhero show? Posted by DarkUFO at Sunday, June 19, 2016 http://www.spoilertv.com/2016/06/usd-poll-who-is-your-favorite-hacker-in.html

After everything that Oliver & Felicity went through in S4 and before (and everything that they've said to each other), it just wouldn't feel natural (or 'organic') to me that either of them would fall in love with someone else while they're still in each other's lives on a daily basis. They still have that chemistry together. And if Oliver couldn't make it work with Felicity, then how could he possibly make it work with someone else? But I don't write or run the show.

Arrow, SA and EBR are all nominated - you can start voting now, and vote as many times as you want until voting for all for all polls closes on Monday, July 4 at 5 p.m. PT... TV Scoop Awards 2016: Vote for the Best Drama Actors Now! by LAUREN PIESTER | Sun, Jun 19, 2016 3:00 PM http://www.eonline.com/news/773495/tv-scoop-awards-2016-vote-for-the-best-drama-actors-now TV Scoop Awards 2016: Vote for the Best Drama and Comedy Now! by LAUREN PIESTER | Fri, Jun 17, 2016 3:00 PM http://www.eonline.com/news/773485/tv-scoop-awards-2016-vote-for-the-best-drama-and-comedy-now

Interview with CD at SHC2 in Paris (talked Arrow and Chicago Med)... ARROW: Colin Donnell Interview! Posted on 19 June, 2016 by Tanavi P http://www.fanisma.com/2016/06/arrow-colin-donnell-interview/