Social Media and Behind the Scenes: AKA Everything Else Not "News and Media"

[Morrigan2575]

Aww, the Dolphin is cute.

[Chaser]

How does CR look like that? Her smile is perfect in every shot. And there is EBR, hamming it up in every frame. 

 

SA looks completely amused. 

 

It's all really charming.

[Velocity23]

Charlotte Ross with Antonio Negret

[Velocity23]

Short interview with EBR from the Paris Comic Con.

 

[tv echo]

Non-spoilery posts by MG at http://marcguggenheim.tumblr.com/...

olicityquestions asked:
What is your favorite line from Season 4 so far?

Usually the last line I wrote…

dccomics-s asked:
Hello Marc. As a huge comic book nerd, I must say you did a wonderful job with progression of Oliver's character as well as his relationship with Felicity. Unsurprisingly, I was very sceptical of this storyline at the beginning, but oh man did you people prove me wrong. I strongly believe that their love story is one of the (if not the one) greatest hero love stories ever. It has incorporated love, friendship, trust and partnership. I am very invested in the further progression. Outstanding job!

Thank you!

felicityaboveallothers asked:
Why don't you ever post or acknowledge any of the criticism for the Laurel character & black canary disastrous story from season three you killed Oliver to tell? You certainly don't have a problem posting Olicity fanservice arguments or Felicity complaints. Laurel continues to be the worst aspect of Arrow & your solution seems to be feeding her more story & shove her in with characters fans actually watch for. Fanservice is holding onto a character simply because her comic counterpart was good.

Please take up your issue with all the Laurel fans on my Twitter feed who feel that she’s not fed any story.  Thanks.

pleasantcollectionsuitstuff asked:
Marc, i know you wanted a partner to team up with felicity but please don't forget Original team Arrow scenes!!

Okay.

buffydairsolicity asked:
Hey Marc! Question for you: there’s been a lot of discussion about how Diggle, Felicity, and even Oliver were sidelined to prop other characters in season 3, and that when Arrow did focus on those 3, that’s when the heart of Arrow was brought back - so how will Arrow be addressing the concerns that those beloved 3 were left behind to make other characters look better? Can we hope to see more OGTeam Arrow scenes - both in and out of the field?

I don’t agree with the premise of your question.  Sorry.

smoakandarrow asked:
Hey Marc! Do you ever have a feeling with a TV show that there's something you're supposed to be picking up from interviews & previews & asking/talking about but you just don't see it yet? I get that feeling from Oliver/Felicity and Arrow. IS there something I / we are missing that we're *not* asking / talking about? Any idea when we'll catch a clue and "get it"? Or am I just totally wrong and really excited about teh new season? LOL! Thanks!

I don’t think you’re missing anything.  The show should – and is written/produced to – speak for itself.  If we have to rely on interviews to tell our story, we’re doing something wrong.

Edited September 16, 2015 by tv echo

[AyChihuahua]

Yes, Guggie, you are doing it wrong.

[BkWurm1]

Hello Marc. As a huge comic book nerd, I must say you did a wonderful job with progression of Oliver's character as well as his relationship with Felicity. Unsurprisingly, I was very sceptical of this storyline at the beginning, but oh man did you people prove me wrong. I strongly believe that their love story is one of the (if not the one) greatest hero love stories ever. It has incorporated love, friendship, trust and partnership. I am very invested in the further progression. Outstanding job!

Thank you!

 

I LOVE that he "answered" this question.  Thank you Mr Comicbook Nerd for posing that "question." 

[doesntworkonwood]

Short interview with EBR from the Paris Comic Con.

 

 

Her response to that last question was hilarious!

[tarotx]

I feel for the Laurel fans MG talks about and felicityaboveallothers. It's both to some degree.

[tv echo]

KC at New York Fashion Week this week...

 

Actress Katie Cassidy wore an embellished barley camisole paired with midnight blue palazzo trousers.

(source)

Edited September 16, 2015 by tv echo

[AyChihuahua]

Fashion Week always looks so uncomfortable.  Painful shoes, pinchy outfits, hard benches, lots of sitting around and crowds.  Blecch.

[tv echo]

I wonder if this GA costume is authorized...

 

Be the Hero, be the Green Arrow This Halloween! - Procosplay.com Releases Green Arrow Cosplay Costume in Time for Halloween
http://www.pr.com/press-release/637692

 

Green Arrow Oliver Queen Cosplay Costume
http://www.procosplay.com/green-arrow-oliver-queen-america-cosplay-costume

 

     

 

And here's another seller and another version of the GA costume...

 

Arrow Oliver Queen Green Arrow Man Cosplay Costume

http://www.efunlive.com/arrow-oliver-queen-green-arrow-man-cosplay-costume/?gclid=CLP6v82X_McCFcMXHwodQQwCoA

Edited September 16, 2015 by tv echo

[wonderwall]

Question..... What episode are they shooting right now? Because Bamford is directing episode 7 so I'd expect it to be very mask heavy.... But if that's shooting right now, why wouldn't KC be there? 

 

Or are they still shooting episode 6? 

[Velocity23]

Still at episode 6. She was absent last year also. During episode 7 due to NYFW. And had under 1 min screentime in episode 8.

[dtissagirl]

They only start shooting 407 next week. NYFW ends tomorrow.

[Sakura12]

I'm guessing that Laurel's off searching for Sara who ran away after being brought back from the dead and going crazy and remembering that she was brought back from the dead and went crazy. That's why Laurel will probably have her once per season 1 minute of screentime episode. 

[kismet]

I LOVE that he "answered" this question.  Thank you Mr Comicbook Nerd for posing that "question." 

I blame MG for "answering", clearly the poster was simply throwing MG a compliment but MG couldn't resist the need to let everyone know that he was being complimented.

 

Gotta love the selection process MG makes on his comments/questions. My personal fav answer this batch is "I don't agree with the premise of your question. Sorry". If that is the case then why even highlight this question/comment? MG just loves to stir the pot & rile fans. It's almost a spectator sport at this point.

[Tallis]

I wonder if this GA costume is authorized...

 

Be the Hero, be the Green Arrow This Halloween! - Procosplay.com Releases Green Arrow Cosplay Costume in Time for Halloweenhttp://www.pr.com/press-release/637692

 

Green Arrow Oliver Queen Cosplay Costumehttp://www.procosplay.com/green-arrow-oliver-queen-america-cosplay-costume

 

     

It's worth it just for the description: leg package and By wearing this costume one must feel like the real superman of this play

[Sakura12]

I've seen the new suit already too.

 

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-New-version-Green-Arrow-Cosplay-Costume-Green-Arrow-Oliver-Queen-7parts-Deluxe-Prop-for/32429278099.html#thf

[wonderwall]

Stephen Amell ‏@amellywood  6m6 minutes ago

Stereotyping Texas isn't any better than stereotyping Ahmed. Just so we're clear.

 

NO STEPHEN. YOU DON'T TWEET SOMETHING LIKE THIS. *facepalm* I'm trying really hard not to respond. What a dumb tweet.

Edited September 16, 2015 by wonderwall

[apinknightmare]

Someone should take his phone away from him. Now. 

[dtissagirl]

I legit just unfollowed him. Jfc whitemansplainers.

[doesntworkonwood]

Ahhh yes... A reminder why EBR and DR are the only Arrow cast I follow on twitter. Thanks SA!

[Morrigan2575]

NO STEPHEN. YOU DON'T TWEET SOMETHING LIKE THIS. *facepalm* I'm trying really hard not to respond. What a dumb tweet.

Wait. Is he talking about the little boy that made the clock?

I mean yeah, Stereotyping IS bad but there's a HUGE difference there.

Edited September 16, 2015 by Morrigan2575

[AyChihuahua]

Oh good lord, SA.

[catrox14]

Oh Stephen.  This is just dumb. Yes your wife and two of your besties are from Texas, but this is just not a smart thing to do. Don't try to defend the stupidity of that police department and that school.  

 

/smh

 

What were you thinking, man??

Edited September 16, 2015 by catrox14

[lemotomato]

Ugh. Considering how opinionated he is, I was expecting him to step into something sooner or later.

[Belinea]

That is just so not the same. Being considered a stereotypical Texan is not even close to being a little kid that is considered a religious extremist because of a stereotyp.

[wonderwall]

What's worse is that he didn't even defend Ahmed? He legit straight jumped in to defend Texans. NEWSFLASH. Islamaphobia isn't just a problem in Texas. It's a problem nationwide that has led to death, unfair arrests/treatment, harrassment etc. Stereotyping Texans rarely have ever led to those circumstances. 

 

This is making me so angry considering my mom had to deal with Islamaphobia in America after 2001 and it was one of the worst moments of her life. 

 

I unfollowed. 

Edited September 16, 2015 by wonderwall

[doesntworkonwood]

There's a difference between criticising the way government employees treat a fourteen year old kid on the basis of his religion and you know... stereotyping a state. 

 

And even so... I doubt that 14 year old texan kids are getting interrogated for being terrorists. Unless they're brown. And anyone who cannot make that distinction is just so gross. 

[apinknightmare]

Your white male privilege is showing, Stephen.

[Delphi]

And he's already on spin control. Good lord. I was sure he'd fuck up with that live feed first. And for the record, I'm not usually even slightly bothered by his less than smart comments.

[apinknightmare]

 

 

Stephen Amell ‏@amellywood  1m1 minute ago

5. Anywho, I'm not apologizing or deleting the tweets. If you're outraged at an opinion it's because you're bored.

 

Oh, yikes. 

[wonderwall]

I'm so disgusted by Stephen right now

[catrox14]

Oh Stephen. You were SO CLOSE to fixing it and now you're just making it worse.  

[Guest]

Omg. SA. DUDE. What is he doing?!

[lemotomato]

Wooow at that last tweet. I didn't think he could get more grossly condescending than the first 2 tweets, but yeah. Unfollowed.

[catrox14]

Omg. SA. DUDE. What is he doing?!

 

He's being totally tone deaf about what he's doing here. I keep hoping this is drunk tweeting or some other shit like that.  :(.

[doesntworkonwood]

Pointing out that systematic racial profiling is a problem in Texas isn't profiling Texas. It's pointing out a problem in the system.

 

I bet he's the type of guy that thinks talking about race is the only thing that keeps racism alive too. 

[Primal Slayer]

Oh, yikes. 

....what is he saying? Was he bored when decided to step in to defend all mighty Texas?

[Guest]

Like seriously. Just what white people need. More people defending their privilege. Ugh. So disappointed in SA right now.

 

I bet he deletes the tweets later. Or maybe tomorrow once he realizes what a gross douchebag he's being.

[jaytee1812]

He's being totally tone deaf about what he's doing here. I keep hoping this is drunk tweeting or some other shit like that.  :(.

I doubt it. I think this is the truth, just like his Facebook comments about women. He seems to be one of these people who thinks white men are hard done by.

[popgoesculture]

Totally disgusted by his tweets and lack of understanding regarding "profiling." Unfollowed... which isn't a problem for him, since he claims that Twitter is defunct anyway and on its way out (then why keep tweeting?!?). 

[Delphi]

Totally disgusted by his tweets and lack of understanding regarding "profiling." Unfollowed... which isn't a problem for him, since he claims that Twitter is defunct anyway and on its way out (then why keep tweeting?!?).

Well I think he's encouraged to keep a slightly active twitter leading up to the premiere. But I'm sure people would be just fine with behind the scenes pics. ..and not this.

[Soulfire]

Here's the whole string for those who don't have Twitter. First tweet at the bottom, read from down and up --

 

 

ETA: He added these two:

 

Edited September 16, 2015 by Soulfire

[catrox14]

Okay, I was really disappointed when Jared Padelecki's wife was tweeting about her friends from the Duck Dynasty group.  So I unfollowed her and Jared too.  I'm still following Jensen, because he seems to stay out of these political things for the most part.

 

But I am just really disappointed with Stephen. I love ARROW and he's done so much and I've just rooted for him to be successful, but this is just so on the wrong end of things. He's not understanding the difference.

 

Maybe David or someone else from the show will mansplain to him why this is so terrible and why he should just not defend Texas on this point. 

[dtissagirl]

OH MY GOD he whitesplained his previous whitesplaining. WHITESPLAINCEPTION. And then went #notallwhiteTexans on top of it.

Wow.

[lemotomato]

Someone should tell him that this is not about him or his family or the nice people he met. It's like he's taking the criticism of Texas personally, and expressing his defensiveness in the worst way possible.

[apinknightmare]

His publicist needs to get him on the phone immediately. 

[Guest]

It's amazing really. All it took was 6 tweets to shoot himself in the foot. Well done SA. 

 

I expect damage control tomorrow but people don't forget all that easily. Not anymore. Receipts! All the receipts! Forever!