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Critics' Choice Awards added Star Wars: The Force Awakens to their best picture nominees on Tuesday (exception for late addition made only for best picture category, only the second time they've done this: Cast Away was also a late addition in 2000)... Critics' Choice adds 'Star Wars' last-minute Andrea Mandell, USA TODAY 3:53 p.m. EST December 22, 2015 http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/12/22/critics-choice-adds-star-wars-to-best-picture-list/77765190/

I believe that DC Bombshells Issue #7 is a comic book that includes previously released chapters 19-21 (release date: Dec. 23, 2015) - you may want to read the entire review... Review: DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #7 DC Comics Reviews 2 hours ago http://www.comicosity.com/review-dc-comics-bombshells-7/

JustJaredJr basically quotes portions of EBR's interview in Bello Mag (100th issue, Dec. 2015)... Emily Bett Rickards Tells 'Bello' Felicity is 'Seriously in Danger' on 'Arrow' WED, 23 DECEMBER 2015 AT 10:30 AM http://www.justjaredjr.com/2015/12/23/emily-bett-rickards-tells-bello-felicity-is-seriously-in-danger-on-arrow/

SEASON 4B SPOILER COMPILATION (EPISODES 410 - 415) S4, Episode 10: Blood Debts -- Production code: 410. Director: Jesse Warn. Airdate: Jan. 20, 2016. (MG tweet, page 25 of Spoilers thread) -- On Felicity's last scene in 409 while fans wait for 410, EBR: "She is sincerely in danger. Felicity is right now completely not on this planet. So, it's going to be a little bit of a devastation, and it will be interesting on how it's dealt with. You have to keep in mind how strong she is, and hopefully that strength will prevail and keep her around." (Scan of Bello Mag's December 2015 Young Hollywood article in Morrigan2575 post, page 113 of Starling City Times thread) -- Pic of Starling General Hospital posted. Filming at Burnaby South Senior Secondary on Nov. 2, 2015. (YVRShoots tweet, page 25 of Spoilers thread) -- Donna Smoak (CR) will appear in this episode. (CR tweet, page 24 of Spoilers thread, and TVLine article, page 21 of Spoilers thread) -- Pic of CR and SA on a hospital set. (CR tweet, page 258 of Social Media thread) -- CR: "I, honestly, adore Stephen and his affection toward his beautiful daughter is touching. He is an awesome Daddy in real life! I think he likes our scenes together as we laugh a lot and, as you know, he has to be very serious most of the time so, it’s always nice to have a bit of levity in a scene for a change, I think. That doesn’t apply to the scene we will be filming this week- it’s a tearjerker!" (Emertainment Monthly article, page 26 of Spoilers thread) -- It sounds like there will be a big confrontation between DD (NM) and Malcolm (JB) in 410. (GreenArrowTV tweet, page 24 of Spoilers thread) -- On the flashforward gravesite storyline, WM: "We will see a little bit, a hint of it in 409 and possibly 410. And then, towards the end of the season, it will all be revealed." (TheWrap article, page 25 of Spoilers thread) S4, Episode 11: A.W.O.L. -- Production code: 411. Director: Charlotte Brandstrom. Airdate: Jan. 27, 2016. (MG tweet, page 25 of Spoilers thread) -- Felicity's code name appears for the first time in 411 and contains the letter "A". (MG tumblr post, page 26 of Spoilers thread) -- Brian Ford Sullivan (Writer): "Some next level tech happening right now on #Arrow 411 set. All in the name a personal story we couldn't tell without it." (BFS tweet, page 736 of Spoiler Discussion thread) -- Jean-Luc Dinsdale (VFX Supervisor): "@briforsul I’m working through a huge technical scene with an amazing actor, a great script, and a wonderful director. Couldn’t be happier!" (JLD tweet, pages 736 and 780 of Spoiler Discussion thread) -- Jean-Luc Dinsdale (VFX Supervisor): "Props to @EmilyBett - an incredibly talented actor and true professional. It’s a great pleasure to work with such amazing people! #Arrow" (JLD tweet, pages 736 and 780 of Spoiler Discussion thread) S4, Episode 12: Unchained -- Production code: 412. Director: Kevin Fair. Airdate: Feb. 3, 2016. (MG tweet, page 26 of Spoilers thread) -- Felicity will be in 412. (Speed Weed tweet, pages 678 and 724 of Spoiler Discussion thread) -- Roy Harper (CH) will appear in 412. (CH tweet and EW article, page 26 of Spoilers thread) -- Roy will only be in one episode (412). He'll have scenes with the whole cast and with Thea. (MG tumblr posts, page 26 of Spoilers thread) -- The Calculator (TA) uses his advanced skills in computer science and internet manipulation to blackmail Roy (CH) out of retirement to do his bidding, which leads to an epic battle with Team Arrow. He is set to appear in two episodes, beginning with 412. (TVLine article, page 26 of Spoilers thread) S4, Episode 13: Sins of the Father -- Production code: 413. Director: Gordon Verheul. Airdate: Feb. 10, 2016. (MG tweet, page 28 of Spoilers thread) -- Donna Smoak will appear in 413. (SciFiBloggers article, page 27 of Spoilers thread) -- The Calculator (TA) may also be appearing in this episode. (TVLine article, page 26 of Spoilers thread) S4, Episode 14: Code of Silence -- Production code: 414. Director: James Bamford. Writers: WM and Oscar Balderrama. Airdate: Feb. 17, 2016. (MG tweet, page 28 of Spoilers thread) -- Per JBam, this episode has "2 very amazing actors from 2 different very amazing fandoms joining us=EPIC". JBam: "HINT: SCI-FI and COMIC franchises outside the CW/DC Universe are their origin.....too wide open for ya! That's really too bad. Guess again." (JBam tweets, page 28 of Spoilers thread) -- Per JBam, there's a scene in O&F's loft. CR may also be in this episode. (JBam instagram, page 780 of Spoiler Discussion thread) -- EK and Enid-Raye Adams (plays Laura Hoffman, Ivy Town neighbor in 401) will appear in 414. (ERA tweet, page 283 of Social Media thread) -- JBam: "Just broke for lunch and we are about to shoot the largest scene in the episode....and it doesn't even involve action." (JBam tweet on 12/15/15, page 28 of Spoilers thread) -- PB: "That's the best action sequence I've experienced on #Arrow @JamesBamford Putting myself & @MzKatieCassidy thru our paces! #TopDirector." (PB tweet, page 28 of Spoilers thread) -- Curtis will appear in 414 and EK filmed scene that he described as "life-changing." (EK tweet, page 782 of Spoiler Discussion thread) -- Donna Smoak will appear in 414. (CR tweet, page 28 of Spoilers thread) S4, Episode 15: TBA -- Production code: 415. Director: TBA. Airdate: Feb. 24, 2016 -- Mari McCabe, a/k/a Vixen (played by Megalyn Echikunwoke), will make her live-action debut in this episode. (TVInsider article, page 28 of Spoilers thread)

Posting this here because it's more review than recognition... The best shows to binge on over Christmas 2 HOURS AGO https://www.siliconrepublic.com/life/2015/12/23/binge-watch-tv-shows

Arrow's MSF also made The Wrap's 7 Biggest TV Cliffhangers of 2015... 7 Biggest TV Cliffhangers of 2015: From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Walking Dead’ (Photos) TV | By Linda Ge on December 22, 2015 @ 3:44 pm http://www.thewrap.com/7-biggest-tv-cliffhangers-of-2015-from-game-of-thrones-to-walking-dead-photos/5/

TV Fanatic does have a list of "20 Romantic Pairs that Brightened 2015" (all TV couples, in an article by Carissa Pavlica) but - surprise, surprise - that list does not include Oliver & Felicity.

Oliver/GA is #7 on this list of tv and movie superheroes who had the worst 2015... On Screen Superheroes Who Had The Worst 2015 By Amanda Joyce Dec 21, 2015 11:30 AM http://www.themovienetwork.com/content/screen-superheroes-who-had-worst-2015?index=3

Surprisingly, Thea is on this list (I'd think there are better candidates for the naughty list, like, say, DD or Malcolm)... 9 TV Characters Definitely on Santa's 2015 Naughty List Monday, December 21, 2015 Derek Stauffer http://www.buddytv.com/articles/once-upon-a-time/9-tv-characters-definitely-on-58341.aspx

Arrow gets two of EW's Midseason Finale Awards... Scandal, The Flash, more earn TV midseason finale awards BY SAMANTHA HIGHFILL December 21 2015 — 11:18 AM EST http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/15/tv-midseason-finale-awards-2015-scandal-the-flash

Eonline names EK as one of the breakout TV stars of 2015... 2015 Breakout TV Stars: Arrow's Echo Kellum and His Encounter With Fans at a Nightclub by Lauren Piester Mon, Dec 21, 2015 5:00 PM http://www.eonline.com/au/news/725498/2015-breakout-tv-stars-arrow-s-echo-kellum-and-his-encounter-with-fans-at-a-nightclub

Oliver becoming the Green Arrow is among The Wrap's 7 Biggest Superhero TV Show Moments of 2015... Superhero TV Shows in 2015: 7 Biggest Moments and Most Shocking Revelations Linda Ge on December 21, 2015 @ 8:05 am https://www.thewrap.com/7-biggest-moments-revelations-superhero-tv-flash-daredevil-arrow-supergirl-2015/

Oliver & Felicity won Best TV Couple in PopCrush's Fan Choice Awards (with 71.2% of the vote)... The PopCrush Fan Choice Awards: Best TV Couple by PopCrush Staff November 20, 2015 POLL CLOSED on December 1, 2015 http://popcrush.com/the-popcrush-fan-choice-awards-best-tv-couple/

Arrow's "Dark Waters" is on Hidden Remote's list of the 10 Best Mid-Season Finales of 2015... The 10 Best Mid-Season Finales of 2015 by Sandra Perez 4h ago http://hiddenremote.com/2015/12/22/the-10-best-mid-season-finales-of-2015/10/

Oliver & Felicity are among 6 TV couples that, per TV Junkies, were left up in the air - in a bad way (per the online poll at the end of this article, Olicity are also the TV couple most in need of mistletoe with 58% of votes)... TV COUPLES MOST IN NEED OF MISTLETOE Caralynn Lippo | December 22, 2015 http://www.thetvjunkies.com/tv-couples-most-in-need-of-mistletoe/

Oliver & Felicity are #5 on USA Today's list of the 14 Best Fictional TV Couples of 2015... We ship it: The 14 best fictional TV couples of 2015 Hoai-Tran Bui, USATODAY 8:03 a.m. EST December 22, 2015 http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2015/12/22/we-ship-14-best-fictional-tv-couples-2015/77702372/

Oliver choosing Felicity (3x23) is one of EW's Unforgettable Shipper Moments of 2015, while Felicity getting shot (4x09) is one of EW's Most Shocking Moments of 2015... 22 Unforgettable Shipper Moments of 2015 Dec. 22, 2015 http://www.ew.com/gallery/best-shipper-moments-tv-2015/2416593_oliver-chooses-felicity-arrow The 40 Most Shocking TV Moments of 2015 Dec. 21, 2015 http://www.ew.com/gallery/most-shocking-tv-moments-2015/2416748_felicity-shot-arrow

FYI, I stopped by my local GameStop and asked about the Felicity Smoak Funko POP. I was told that her POP is scheduled to come in store on Dec. 31st (priced at $10.99).

More b-t-s pics from PB...

Olicity is #1 on Bustle's 15 Best Ships of 2015... 15 Best Ships Of 2015, From Olicity On 'Arrow' To The Stars Of 'Jessica Jones' SABIENNA BOWMAN 14 hours ago http://www.bustle.com/articles/131057-15-best-tv-ships-of-2015-from-olicity-on-arrow-to-the-stars-of-jessica-jones

If the decision has in fact already been made (which I don't know), then it should interesting to see KC's demeanor (happy or sad) - as well as the demeanor of the other Arrow actors - at the upcoming Heroes & Villains FanFests in January and March (fyi, she's also scheduled for City of Heroes 2 in May and Super Heroes Con II in June).

Thanks to Ann Mack for mentioning this KL interview (on page 285 of the Social Media thread)... Katrina Law Hints At What’s Next For Nyssa al Ghul on ‘Arrow’ and Speaks to Her Holiday Plans December 18th, 2015 3:40 pm Dana Jacoviello http://www.galomagazine.com/movies-tv/katrina-law-hints-at-whats-next-for-nyssa-al-ghul-on-arrow-and-speaks-to-her-holiday-plans/#.VngBmPkrLIU

I've posted the link to this interview in the Starling City Times thread. The rest of KL's interview is interesting too.

DD is among TV.com's Best New Characters of the fall season... The 14 Best New Characters of the 2015-2016 Fall Season By Tim Surette Nov 24, 2015 http://www.tv.com/shows/arrow/community/post/best-new-characters-tv-144727834695/